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ISSUE131AUG2016

This is the 16th in the Ravensburger “Best of British” series, created by popular West Midlands-based artist Geoff Tristram. Lord Elpass loves to invite family, friends and high-profile guests to exclusive house parties at his country estate, Dymwitte Abbey. Amongst the guests for tonight’s dinner (created by Mrs Patacake) are The Right Horrible Bertie Featherstonehaugh Winkle, Lady Emma Royds and Tarquin and Camilla Tarpaulin. Lord Elpass is in for a busy night, what with new staff to worry about and a potential inferno in the West Wing. Step back in time to April 19th, 1926 and explore the delights of high society in the Roaring 20s. Puzzle includes an A4 colour leaflet showing further puzzle image for reference, information about the image and artist’s biography.

August has arrived at last so it’s time for our annual holiday ! We’ll be away from 7th to 21st August so I’m afraid we won’t be able to answer telephone calls, reply to emails or send out any puzzles during that time. We’ll do our best to catch up as quickly as we can when we’re back, but please bear with us. We’re not sure where we are off to yet (we’re looking for the mythical ‘last minute’ deal) but we’ll be back invigorated and

ready for the busy run up to Christmas, so enjoy the summer while you can !

It’s also a busy month for jigsaw festivals this month – please check inside pages to see if there is one near you.

NEW LIMITED EDITION

PUZZLES

Santa and his team of helpers make toys, gather lists and cross-check details to ensure everything is absolutely correct. They keep the reindeer and sleigh in tiptop condition and the preparation of delivering everything across the world in just one night mean Santa and his team really welcome the chance to relax at the “works” Christmas party shown in Ravensburger’s 20th Limited Edition Christmas Puzzle. This is a celebration no-one wants to miss, and every elf, fairy, reindeer, family pet and wild animal comes along to unwind and have some fun. And, of course, no party would be complete without Santa’s biggest fan and supporter, Mrs Claus. They seem like a very happy couple! The cheerful music, wonderful food, great company and amazing setting ensure this party will be one they’ll remember for years to come.

Most brides dream of planning their wedding day. They love choosing every colour, flower, tune and theme, right down to the tiniest detail. But WHAT IF the groom organised the “big day”? And what if he didn’t share his decisions with his fiancé? The picture on this box depicts our bride’s dream day … but the puzzle inside this box shows what happens when her husband-to-be is let loose with the bridal budget! Get your thinking cap on, and piece together the puzzle to see what surprises await our blushing bride. If you want a little help completing the puzzle, just let us know and we’ll have the solution sent to you.

R14732 Best of British no 16 -

House Party500pc £9.00

R19658 WHAT IF? No 16 - The Wedding

1000pc £13.00

G2016 Christmas 2016 Ltd Edition -

Christmas Grotto 1000pc £15.00

The Christmas shoppers are out in full force, enjoying all the season has to offer. The quirky shops and tempting gifts draw in Mum and Dad, whilst the kids queue up to see Father Christmas. A warming glass of mulled wine is on offer for those who need a little reward after all that shopping! The fourteenth in this ever popular series, each one contains a unique serial numbered certificate.

R19660 Christmas 2016 Ltd Edition -

Santa’s Christmas Party 1000pc £13.00

The Latest ‘BEST OF BRITISH’ The Latest ‘WHAT IF?’

R14729 Garden Vistas No 2 - Summer Breeze 500pc £9.00

R14731 Tomorrow’s World500pc £9.00

G3409

A White Christmas

GIFT Box

500pc £9.00

R19649 Avian World No 2 - Waterbirds1000pc £13.00

G5042 Wigwams & Woolly Hats

2 x 500pc £13.00

R19653 London Eventide1000pc £13.00

R19654 Happy Days - Bristol1000pc £13.00

R19659 Girls Night Out by Beryl Cook1000pc £13.00

R19656 Poseidon’s Realm1000pc £13.00

G3519 Cobh Harbour 500XL £13.00G6201 Cobh Harbour 1000pc £13.00

New From Ravensburger

New From Gibsons

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYIsle of Wight Jigsaw Festival – St James Church, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6RL

Monday 8th to Saturday 13th August 2016 10:00am to 4:00pmWednesday & Thursday evenings 6:30pm to 8:30pmAdults £1.50 Children 50p Children accompanied by an adult are freeThere is also an extensive range of refreshments available in the Church Hall as well as a selection of gifts and our notorious ‘second hand book stall’.For more information contact Rose Mitchell on 01983 294075

Alton’s Jigsaw Puzzle Festival 2016 – St Lawrence Church, Church Street, Alton, Hants, GU34 2BW

Wednesday 24th August till Monday 29th - 10 till 4 every day (Sunday 12 till 4)Back for a 4th year and bigger than ever, with a new section for vintage and wooden jigsaws.St Lawrence Church Alton is already groaning under piles of completed jigsaws ready to be laid out for this year’s festival. Light refreshments availableFor more information contact Margaret or Peter on 01420 86063 or email: bellnco@waitrose.com

Lytham St Annes Jigsaw Festival – United Reformed Church, St George’s Road, St Annes on Sea, FY8 2AE

25th – 28th August 10-4pmFor more information call 01253 724023

St Martin’s Parish Church, Brighouse, HD6 1AT

Friday 26th to Monday 29th August 2016Friday, Saturday, Monday - 10.00am to 5.00pmSunday - 12 noon to 5.00pmAdmission to the Festival is £2 for Adults with accompanied children free.Contact Alan Sparks on 07860 868714 or email: charity.jigsaw.festival@stmartinsbrighouse.org.uk

R19661 Disney Princess – Dare to Dream1000pc £13.00

R19590 My Haven No 1 - The Craft Shed

1000pc £13.00

R19636

Country Diary -

Butterflies

1000pc £13.00

R19587 Best of British 15 - The Supermarket 1000pc £13.00

AA878

Summer Birds

and Sunflowers

1000pc £13.00

O72522 RSPB - Wondrous Wildlife

1000pc £12.00

New from Otterhouse

Readers’ Letters Thank you so much for the prompt delivery of the suitable puzzles (for my grandchildren). As I am housebound and not on the internet, I have nowhere else to buy puzzles so have relied on your excellent service for many years. Long may it continue.

Mrs Vallely, Suffolk

Really glad to hear the puzzles were suitable. Many of our club members do not have (or do not want !) access to the internet and are not particularly mobile, so we are always glad to help find puzzles that you may have seen or heard about elsewhere or when you need a puzzle for a relative or friend. Just give us a call or send us a letter and we’ll do all we can to help.

WINNING WAYSISSUE 129 - Congratulations to P Rowberry from Worcester whose name was drawn from all the correct answers received. Your winning puzzle is on its way to you.

ISSUE 131 - As we see the launch of the special Christmas puzzles from Gibsons and Ravensburger this month, how many words of 5 letters or more can you make from ‘Limited Edition’ (this will be a tricky one) ?Please send your entries by end Aug 2016, and please remember to let us know your choice of puzzle up to 1000 pieces.

Good Luck.

Summer Holidays are here! As Mark & Juliet are off this month, I’ll be taking the chance for some relaxation too. I’ll be staying in the UK ‘though, visiting family & friends, so lots of eating, drinking and chatting and fingers crossed for some sunshine.

Will ‘see’ you all again in September’s newsletter as we run up to Christmas … !

Happy puzzling

Jig

Jig’s Corner

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R19650 1000pc £13.00 Best of British no 14 - House PartyR14732 500pc £9.00

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OFFICIAL PUZZLE CLUB SELECTED JIGSAWS

AA878 SummerBirdsandSunflowers 1000 13.00G2016 Christmas2016LtdEdition-ChristmasGrotto 1000 15.00G3097 BackonTrack 500 9.00G3409 AWhiteChristmasGIFTBox 500 9.00G3519 CobhHarbour 500XL 13.00G6201 CobhHarbour 1000 13.00G5042 Wigwams&WoollyHats 2X500 13.00O72522 RSPB-WondrousWildlife 1000 12.00R14729 GardenVistasNo2-SummerBreeze 500 9.00R14731 Tomorrow’sWorld 500 9.00R14732 BestofBritishno14-HouseParty 500 9.00R19587 BestofBritish15-TheSupermarket 1000 13.00R19590 MyHavenNo1-TheCraftShed 1000 13.00R19636 CountryDiary-Butterflies 1000 13.00R19649 AvianWorldNo2-Waterbirds 1000 13.00R19650 MyHavenNo2-TheManCave 1000 13.00R19653 LondonEventide 1000 13.00R19654 HappyDays-Bristol 1000 13.00R19656 Poseidon’sRealm 1000 13.00R19658 WHATIF?No16-TheWedding 1000 13.00R19659 GirlsNightOutbyBerylCook 1000 13.00R19660 Christmas2016LtdEdition- Santa’sChristmasParty 1000 13.00R19661 DisneyPrincess–DaretoDream 1000 13.00PL-1000 PotLuck(NoneorDamagedBox,maybenew) 1000 7.50PL-500 PotLuck(NoneorDamagedBox,maybenew) 500 5.00PL-WASGIJ PotLuckWASGIJ(New&UnopenedBox) 1000 7.50Postage 1puzzleof£14orunder,2ndclass 2.50Postage Morethan1puzzle,1stclass 4.50Postage NextDay 6.50