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Saturday 30th October - 7pm All Saints Community Hall, Grove Road Teams of no more than six, welcome to bring your own drink, tea/coffee/squash available, plus a raffle. Ticket prices to be confirmed next month, but please book them in advance to help with the ordering of the meals. ALL IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 700 years ago, on 13th Sept 1321 that Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, died. Regarded as the most important poet of the Middle Ages. Best known for his Divine Comedy. 125 years ago, on 24th Sept 1896 that F Scott Fitzgerald, American novelist and short story writer, was born. Regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Best known for his novel The Great Gatsby. 100 years ago, on 8th Sept 1921 that Sir Harry Secombe was born. This Welsh comedian, actor, 19 writer, singer and TV presenter was one of the stars of the 1950s radio series The Goon Show. 80 years ago, on 1st Sept 1941 that Nazi Germany ordered all Jews in Germany and its occupied territories to wear a yellow Star of David badge. 75 years ago, from 20th Sept – 5th Oct 1946 that the first Cannes Film Festival was held. 65 years ago, on 16th Sept 1956 that Play-Doh went on sale in the USA. It was originally sold as a wallpaper cleaning compound, but was

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