influential musicians of the 20th century. (Died 2016.) 70 years ago, on 1st Jan 1952 that the nuclear reactors at Windscale (now Sellafield) in Cumbria began producing enriched plutonium for use in Britain’s first atomic bomb. 50 years ago, from 9th Jan to 28th Feb 1972 that British miners staged a major strike over pay. This led to power shortages, and a state of emergency was declared on 9th Feb. The miners returned to work when the National Union of Mineworkers accepted an improved pay offer. 40 years ago, on 14th Jan 1982 that Mark Thatcher, son of the British Prime Minister, was found safe and well after going missing in the Sahara Desert for six days while competing in the Paris-Dakar rally. 25 years ago, on 15th Jan 1997 that Princess Diana walked through a minefield in Angola, visited victims, and called for an international ban on landmines. 20 years ago, on 11th Jan 2002 that the first prisoners arrived at the USA’s military detention camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They were members of al-Qaeda who were captured in Afghanistan during the War on Terror. Also, on 31st Jan 2002, that the Larsen B Ice Shelf in Antarctica began to collapse. The whole 3,265 sq. km structure disintegrated over the next 35 days. SATURDAY LUNCHES @ St. Marys Church Every Saturday from 12noon - 2pm Free light lunches of soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee, and biscuits. All are welcome. Spotted on a church notice board: When you were born, your mother brought you here. When you were married, your partner brought you here. When you die, your family will bring you here. In the meantime, why not try coming on your own sometimes? 22
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