BOOK LAUNCH -- All are invited to the launch of the long awaited book of village memories during the 20th century entitled 'A Jugful of Much Cowarne Cider' which will take place at Burley Gate Village Hall on Saturday April 5 between 2.30pm and 6pm. There will be an exhibition of village photographs etc, and refreshments will be provided. The publication of the book has been made possible by a grant from the Local Heritage Initiative and has a donated price of £10 which will be divided between Much Cowarne Church (Heating Fund), and Much Cowarne History Group to held fund future publications. The book contains over 50 contributions by former and current residents together with over 100 photographs the majority of which have never before been seen in print. Among the stories told are those of the Bourne family of Cowarne Court, the last 69 years of Much Cowarne School, and the arrival of the hop pickers in September each year. For further details please telephone 01432 820493.