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SG8 Magazine covers Royston and these villages in North Hertfordshire and South Cambridgeshire- Abington Pigotts, Arrington, Barkway, Barley, Bassingbourn, Chrishall, Croydon, Fowlmere, Great Chishill, Guilden Morden, Heydon, Kelshall, Kneesworth, Litlington, Little Chishill, Melbourn, Meldreth, New Wimpole, Nuthampstead, Orwell, Reed, Shepreth, Shingay, Steeple Morden, Tadlow, Therfield, Thriplow, Wendy, Whaddon
News
Restaurant Reviewers Required
We are starting a new section of full restaurant reviews. By that, we mean an in-depth article on a restaurant you have dined in with constructive comment, good or bad, and possibly some photos of the restaurant and the food.
Here is an example of what we are looking for Viva Mexican Restaurant.
And here is an example of what we are not looking for Browns.
If you think you might like to have a go please contact us at admin@sg8.biz
May 2012 Edition
Lost Cat - Can you help?
Smokey was last seen on 24th April in Hardy Drive but he may have crossed the railway line over to the Coombelands and allotments area.
He is quite large and fluffy with grey and white fur. If you have seen him anywhere please call us on 0790 3667042
Please can you check your garages, sheds and outbuildings in case he is locked in.
PC Doctor Edward's Computer Class No3 - Choosing a Printer
Background
For some people purchasing a new printer can be a very puzzling due to the many different makes, models and types. If you are purchasing for the home or for a small business the variety of printers that is now available can be quite difficult to understand in terms of what is the best one for you. There also a number of specialised printers available which are intended for specific needs. Not so long ago we simply purchased a printer to print. Nowadays they are designed to be used in very particular ways, e.g. photos, documentation, design drawings, envelopes, etc.
Cost of ownership
If you are considering purchasing a new printer you need to first make sure that you understand probably the most overlooked issues which is ‘cost of ownership’. Many manufacturers offer printer equipment at very competitive prices and produce specialised ink and toner cartridges that can only be used with a specific printer. These cartridges, which can be very expensive, must be purchased either from the manufacturer or their agents. Check out the cost of replacement cartridges and the ‘average number of pages’ a cartridge will produce. Consider cheaper compatible cartridge options and for photographic printing it may be far cheaper to go to your local retailer to have them process and print the photographs. This is just one thing that you need to consider before making any type of purchase.
The David Fletcher Story - Update
By Glen Dairyman
Readers may remember the story we ran about local child abuser David Fletcher. If not you can read it here. Well the poor old pervert has finally lost his remaining marbles. It seems he's not a happy bunny and has decided to blame his current address, Prisoner Number 3421/53, Bangkok Special Prison, Khlong Prem, Lard Yao, Thailand on practically everyone else.
To highlight his case, Fletcher has issued a press release from his cell in which he imagines that somehow he is the victim of a major international conspiracy involving no lesser people than Rupert Murdoch, Scott Neeson and the King of Cambodia.
Continue reading Fletcher's latest ramblings here
May Competition
Do you know where this is?
£10 for the first correct answers by email before 25th May 2012
Last month's £10 winner was Mrs C. Caldwell of Bassingbourn who correctly identified the location of this picture as being on the wall of the party shop in Market Hill, Royston.
