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    Peter Knight: An intergenerational sonic journey through diverse genres

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    And Silently Falls the Snow: A father’s legacy becomes an Amazon bestseller

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    Learn about the inspiring story of a local author whose published after death novel has become an Amazon bestseller.
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    Len Broadway and his Wembley bakery

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    Explore the history of Broadway brothers and their bakery in the West, from family tales to baking traditions from 1900 to 1950.
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    Not in our backyard: defending diversity 

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    Consider the implications of an immigrant crackdown. Would we defend the diversity and multicultural identity that enriches the Wests.

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