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Library Reopens (14 March)–The Ashcombe Public Library welcomed residents back on Monday, 11 March, following a renovation that lasted almost seven months. ___131___. Its main reading room has been enlarged to seat nearly twice as many visitors as it did previously, and a quiet study area has been added on the upper level. The entire project was ___132___ financed through a combination of municipal funds and private donations from local businesses. ___133___, the library now provides a dedicated children's wing and expanded internet access on every floor. Staff members expect the newly modernized ___134___ to serve the growing community for many years to come.

Oakhurst Public Parking Garage: New Mobile Payment Option We are pleased to announce that drivers at the Oakhurst Public Parking Garage can now pay for parking through our new mobile application, SpotSwift. Contactless payment has become remarkably ___135___ among daily commuters, so we encourage every visitor to download the application today. Once it is installed and linked to a card, your parking fee ___136___ automatically each time you leave through the exit lane. After every visit, the app will also send you a ___137___ confirming the amount charged and the date of your stay. Cash and card payments will of course remain available at the pay stations near each exit. ___138___.

October 3 By Cora Whitfield Silver Fern Coffee Roasters has relocated its production to a larger facility at the northern edge of Halloway. ___139___. That warehouse, which had stood empty for two years, offers roughly three times the roasting capacity of the company's original site. The added space now allows the roastery to process bulk orders that it once had to turn away. ___140___, the business can supply several regional grocery chains that had requested larger volumes. Founder Dominik Farrow said the roastery ___141___ to double its monthly output within a year. To keep pace with demand, the company has begun the ___142___ of eight additional staff, with interviews scheduled for next week.

Brightloft Coworking, located in the heart of Dunmore, is pleased to announce its new Flexible Desk membership, now open for enrollment. Unlike a traditional lease, this plan lets you pay only for the days you actually use, so your costs match your schedule. The membership ___143___ members access to more than a dozen shared meeting rooms, along with fast internet and unlimited printing. During each visit, you and your colleagues can promote ___144___ to the freelancers and founders working nearby. Because demand is highest between nine and five, most members reserve a desk for only part of the ___145___. Whether you are a freelancer, a remote employee, or the owner of a growing team, Brightloft has room for you. ___146___.

The Copper Kettle Cafe — Introducing the Kettle Club! Membership is completely free. Sign up at our front counter or through the Copper Kettle mobile app. Everyday Members Earn 5 points for every drink you buy. Enjoy a complimentary treat during your birthday month. Signature Members Receive a 10 percent discount on all bakery items. Get early access to each new seasonal menu. Signature Members may also order a personalized travel mug for a one-time charge of 12 dollars. Points expire twelve months after they are earned. Questions? Message us anytime through the app.

From: members@ashfieldrec.org To: hcorbin@quickmail.net Date: 3 March Subject: Temporary pool closure and how to keep swimming Dear Ms. Corbin, We are writing to let you know that the swimming pool at Ashfield Community Recreation Centre will be closed for a short period while essential maintenance is carried out on the water filtration system. Closure begins: 10 March Pool reopens: 24 March Alternative site: Northbrook Leisure Pool Available hours: 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Your membership reference: AC-40712 To swim during this period, simply present your membership reference at the front desk of Northbrook Leisure Pool, and staff will admit you straight away. Should you have any questions, please call our helpline on 555-0148. Ashfield Membership Team

By Rosanne Villalobos THISTLETON (6 February)—Larchmere Print and Packaging will move its operations to a larger site north of town, the firm confirmed this week. Its Wesley Street premises can no longer hold the presses needed to meet rising orders for folded cartons. The new building at Hollowbrook Industrial Park offers 4,200 square meters, nearly twice the present production area. "We have been turning work away for want of room for a fourth press," said Ingrid Solberg, the operations manager. "How orders are taken and handled will not alter, and no counter post will be lost." The handover will proceed in three stages. In the first, beginning on 2 March, contractors will fit out the new building. In the second, from 20 April, company engineers will move the presses across, and although production will pause briefly, no order deadline will be affected. In the third, beginning on 1 June, the order collection point will transfer to Hollowbrook. Ordering by telephone or through the online portal remains unchanged, as do current prices and counter opening hours. The one difference for customers is that from the third stage, finished work must be collected at Hollowbrook rather than on Wesley Street. The firm also plans to hire 12 production staff. Applications close on 21 February and should be sent to its personnel office.

Marisol Duarte (2:10 P.M.): Hi Gregor, is the Prescott order finished? I checked it this morning but it wasn't ready. Gregor Halloran (2:12 P.M.): Not quite. Everything is printed, but the covers still need laminating. Marisol Duarte (2:13 P.M.): Why is it behind? Gregor Halloran (2:14 P.M.): The laminator jammed earlier and I had to stop and clean it out. Marisol Duarte (2:16 P.M.): I'll phone Mr. Prescott and explain the delay. Gregor Halloran (2:17 P.M.): Good idea. Tell him he can collect it at the front counter by four o'clock. Marisol Duarte (2:18 P.M.): Will do, thanks. Can you have it done by then? Gregor Halloran (2:19 P.M.): Sure, no trouble at all.

From: Lorna Beckett To: All Third-Floor Staff Date: September 30 Subject: Relocation to the Seventh Floor Hello, everyone, Our department has grown steadily this year, and to give everyone more room we will be relocating from the third floor to the seventh floor on Saturday, October 5. The move itself will begin at 8 A.M. Please complete the following before you leave on Friday: 1. Clear all personal items from your desk and cabinets by the end of the day on Friday, October 4. 2. Pack your belongings into the boxes provided and flag any fragile items with a colored sticker. 3. Label each box with your name and your new seat number. Please note: The company will provide packing boxes, tape, and colored stickers at the third-floor reception desk. There is no need to purchase any of these materials yourself. I have also arranged for a professional moving crew to carry all furniture and equipment upstairs. Finally, please reply to this message by 5 P.M. on Friday, October 4, to confirm how many boxes you will need, so that we can distribute them in advance. Thank you for your cooperation, Lorna Beckett, Office Operations Manager

From: Ambrose Court Hotel To: Nadia Kowalczyk Date: Tuesday, 24 September Subject: How was your stay? Dear Ms. Kowalczyk, Thank you for choosing Ambrose Court Hotel for your recent visit. We hope that the two nights you spent with us were comfortable and that everything met your expectations. We would value your feedback and invite you to complete a brief online survey that covers the main aspects of your stay. It should take no more than five minutes to finish. The survey asks about the following: The ease of the check-in and check-out process The cleanliness and comfort of your room The quality of the breakfast served each morning The friendliness of our reception staff Your experience at our spa and wellness area To take part, please follow these steps: Click the link at the bottom of this message. You will be directed to our survey partner, OpinionStream, where you can enter your booking reference. Answer each question and select "Submit" when you have finished. As a thank-you, every guest who submits the survey by 15 October will receive a voucher for 20 percent off a future stay. The voucher is valid for six months and cannot be used together with our seasonal rate reductions. A new guest loyalty program will also be introduced later this year, and voucher holders will be enrolled in it at no cost. With warm regards, Miriam Halstead Guest Relations Manager, Ambrose Court Hotel

HARTWELL (12 September)— The Hartwell Growers' Market is opening a second trading location to keep up with rising demand. — [1] —. Over the past year, the Saturday market has welcomed an average of more than 4,000 shoppers each week, roughly double the number recorded two years earlier. The market has operated on Meadow Street for eight years, where 25 stalls sell fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts every Saturday morning. Organizers say the growth is largely the result of several new farms joining from the surrounding valley, which has widened the range of goods on offer and drawn visitors from neighboring towns. To ease the crowding, a second market will open at Cranford Square, close to the town's central bus stop. — [2] —. The new site will run on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with room for up to 40 stalls, and sellers will pay a rental fee of 20 dollars per day. "The weekday market means that people who work on weekends can finally buy fresh vegetables and bread from local producers," said Beatrice Nolan, director of the Hartwell Community Market Association. — [3] —. Samuel Ortega, who sells honey and preserves at the Meadow Street site, added that the extra days would help him reach customers he had never met before. The association hopes to add a covered seating area for the colder months and is already considering a third location on the eastern edge of town. — [4] —.

Home | How It Works | Membership | Report a Problem Castleford Bike Share Two Wheels, One City Castleford Bike Share lets residents borrow a bicycle from one docking station and leave it at any other. Bikes are available around the clock at more than 40 docking stations spread across the city, and stations are checked and restocked each morning. How It Works Step 1: Create an account online and choose a plan. Step 2: At any station, tap your member card at the kiosk. The kiosk is run entirely by the app, so no staff are on site. Step 3: Take the unlocked bike and ride wherever you like. The first 45 minutes of every trip are free, and longer trips add a small charge. Step 4: Return the bike to any open dock and press the lock button to end your trip. Membership Options Riders must be at least 16 years old. Registration is completed entirely online, and each member unlocks bikes using either the member card or the mobile app. Report a Problem If a bike is damaged or a dock will not release, open the app and tap the Report a Fault button to send us a short online form. Our team reviews these reports throughout the day. To recover a lost item, telephone the operations center during office hours.

From: Coralie Fenwick To: Bernard Colton Subject: Service Visit Confirmation Date: 6 June Case Reference: SV-20418 Dear Mr. Colton, Thank you for contacting us about the two-door convection oven that has stopped reaching its set temperature during service. — [1] —. We understand how disruptive a fault like this can be, and we have arranged an inspection for you as soon as possible. — [2] —. Your appointment is confirmed for Thursday, 12 June, with arrival expected between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M., and the visit will be carried out by Owen Radcliffe. — [3] —. The inspection usually takes about ninety minutes. Before he arrives, please clear the area around the oven so that the unit can be reached easily, and make sure a member of your staff is present to describe the fault and to confirm your opening hours. Doing so will help us finish the work with the least possible disruption to your kitchen and your customers. A call-out charge of 65 dollars applies; however, this charge will be waived if the oven is still covered by the manufacturer's warranty. — [4] —. If you have any questions before the visit, please feel free to reply to this message. Kind regards, Coralie Fenwick Brightpan Commercial Kitchen Services

Thornhedge Nursery Welcomes Visitors to Its Second Store ARDENFORD (14 March) - Thornhedge Nursery, a family-run garden business known across the region for its wide selection of shrubs and flowering plants, has opened a second store on Wexley Lane in Ardenford. The business began eleven years ago as a single stall selling potted herbs at a weekend market. Yvonne Castellan, who started Thornhedge and continues to oversee its day-to-day operations, said the company's steady growth had come from modest beginnings. "We had only a small table and a few dozen plants when we opened," she recalled . "Every step since then has been guided by what our customers ask us for, and this new store is the clearest sign yet of how far that has taken us." The Ardenford store occupies a converted warehouse and features a bright indoor display hall, a covered courtyard for larger trees, and a separate room set aside for teaching. Wide aisles allow visitors to move easily between the seasonal arrangements, and a central advice counter is staffed throughout the day so that shoppers can ask about plant care before they buy. The new location also introduces a program of hands-on planting workshops, something the first store was never able to accommodate. Sessions are held twice each week, and each one is limited to sixteen participants so that staff can give individual attention. Topics range from container gardening to the care of indoor foliage. The store is open every day except Tuesday, from nine in the morning until six in the evening. General entry carries no charge, and throughout the opening month the nursery is offering each visitor a complimentary young seedling to take home. "A garden center should be a place where people feel welcome to learn, not only to buy," Ms. Castellan said. "I hope this store gives our neighbours somewhere to spend an afternoon and to leave with something they have grown themselves."

Brayton Theatre Company Unveils Ambitious New Season Regional troupe reports record attendance as it prepares to expand MILLBROOK (July 18)—The Brayton Theatre Company will raise the curtain on its new season on September 12 with a fresh slate of six productions. Patrons are encouraged to reserve their seats without delay through the company's website at www.braytontheatre.org/season, where the complete performance schedule has been posted. The announcement follows a period of remarkable growth. Attendance at Brayton performances has risen by roughly forty percent over the past four seasons, a trend the company attributes to its broadened programming and its lower ticket prices. "We have watched our audience grow steadily year after year, and this season is our way of thanking them for their loyalty," said artistic director Colette Ramsay. To accommodate the larger crowds, Brayton will open a second performance space, the Pennington Stage, next season at the northern end of the Millbrook Arts District. Until that facility is ready, every production will continue to be staged at the company's existing home, the Aldridge Stage, at the southern end of the district. ---------------------- BECOME A BRAYTON SUBSCRIBER Plan Annual Price Included Benefits Curtain $60 Tickets to any two productions of your choice; a printed season newsletter Encore $120 Tickets to four productions; ten percent off any additional tickets; an invitation to the opening-night reception Premiere $220 Tickets to all six productions; an invitation to the opening-night reception; a guided backstage tour; priority reserved seating on the new Pennington Stage To enroll, visit www.braytontheatre.org/season and enter the promotion code LAUNCH25 at checkout to lock in the introductory rate. Subscribers may add guest passes for companions at $15 each. All reception guests are invited to gather in the lobby of the Aldridge Stage at 6:30 p.m. on September 12, before the opening performance begins. Introductory rates are available only through August 31.

Bracken Hill Conference Centre We are pleased to tell members that reserving a meeting room at Bracken Hill is about to become far simpler. Our new online booking service, the ReserveHub portal, lets your organization view available rooms and request a booking at any hour of the day, without telephoning our front desk or calling at reception. Available from 3 March The ReserveHub portal will open to all member organizations on 3 March. From that day onward, every meeting-room request must be made through the portal. Requests will no longer be accepted by telephone or in person at reception. How to reserve a room To secure a room, sign in to the portal using your member account, choose a room category and an event date, and then enter the number of people expected and the time slot you require. When you submit the request, the system records it and sends a confirmation summary to your registered email address, setting out the outcome of each request you have made. Conditions and limits Please submit each request at least five business days before the event date. Requests received later than this cannot be confirmed. Members may book rooms for up to forty people directly through the portal. Any event expected to draw more than forty people requires separate written approval from our events team before the booking will stand. Catering and audio equipment may be arranged as optional extras at the time of booking. Any questions may be sent to the Member Services Desk. Please contact Devan Marsh at the desk for help with your account or with your first reservation. ---------------------- Bracken Hill Conference Centre Booking Confirmation Summary Member organization: Kelvary Trade Guild Confirmation reference: CR-4820 Issue date: 21 March Inquiries: Member Services Desk (Devan Marsh) Request submitted Event date Room Time slot Expected attendees Status 10 March 24 March Rowan Room 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 18 Confirmed 12 March 28 March Cedar Suite * 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 32 Confirmed 11 March 27 March Juniper Hall 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 60 Confirmed 20 March 24 March Alder Room 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 25 Confirmed 17 March 4 April Birch Boardroom 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 40 Confirmed * Catering has been arranged for this booking. Reservations that do not meet the conditions set out in the member bulletin, including the five-business-day requirement, will be withdrawn without further notice. Please keep this summary for your records.

Foxglove Craft Supply Invites Shoppers to the Workbench September 20 — For more than forty years, Foxglove Craft Supply has sold yarn, paint, clay, and countless other materials to the makers of Denbury. In all that time, however, the shop has never once offered guided classes of its own. That is about to change. Beginning next month, the store will run The Maker Sessions, a series of hands-on workshops in which shoppers can learn a new craft from start to finish and walk out with something they have made themselves. Delia Faust, who manages events at the store, said the idea came from customers themselves. "People buy the supplies and then tell us they are not quite sure where to begin," she said. "We wanted to give them a place to sit down, try something, and leave with a finished piece they made by hand." To introduce the program, Foxglove will hold a free taster afternoon on Saturday, October 5, when visitors can watch short demonstrations and ask questions at no cost. The paid sessions themselves begin on Saturday, October 19. Places are limited, and customers are encouraged to reserve a spot in advance, either through the store's Web page or at the customer desk. ---------------------- The Maker Sessions — Registration Form Please complete this form to reserve your place at a workshop. Name: Rosalind Pryce Date: October 6 E-mail: r.pryce@brightmail.com Telephone: (555) 0148 Please check your preferred session time (one only): [ ] Saturday, October 19 — 10:00 a.m. [x] Saturday, October 19 — 2:00 p.m. [ ] Saturday, October 26 — 10:00 a.m. [ ] Saturday, October 26 — 2:00 p.m. Please rate your crafting experience (1 = I have never tried, 5 = very experienced): ( 1 ) 2 3 4 5 What do you hope to make or learn? I would love to learn how to make my own scented candles to give as gifts. I have never made anything like this by hand before, so I am really starting from the very beginning. How did you hear about The Maker Sessions? My aunt has been attending candle-making and pottery workshops for years and is always talking about how much she enjoys them. When she heard that Foxglove was finally starting its own, she told me right away that I should sign up. ---------------------- Every session in The Maker Sessions includes all the materials you will need, so you can simply turn up and start creating. Session What you make Recommended level Length Materials Hand-Poured Candles Scented pillar candles Beginner 90 minutes Included Sculptural Candle Techniques Layered decorative candles Advanced 2.5 hours Included Introduction to Pottery A small clay bowl Beginner 2 hours Included Handmade Gift Cards A set of greeting cards Intermediate 90 minutes Included

To: All Members From: Louise Trevino Date: 4 March Subject: March skills workshop Dear Members, The Cadwell Business Association is pleased to invite you to our next member skills workshop, to be held at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, 20 March, in the Marrick Conference Room at our main office. The session is free for all members, and no prior preparation is required. What to expect: - A ninety-minute session on planning and managing daily operations - A guided exercise based on real workplace examples - A question-and-answer period with the presenter - A printed planning toolkit for every participant to take home This month's session will be led by Desmond Attah, who served as operations director for eighteen years at Hartigan and Vale. Alongside that work, he co-runs a small print shop with his sister, and he gives three hours each week to the Bright Futures Coding Club. To reserve a place, please reply to this message no later than Monday, 17 March, so that we can confirm seating. Kind regards, Louise Trevino ---------------------- http://www.summitskills.co - Meet Our Presenters Interviewer: Welcome, Desmond. Could you tell our members a little about your professional background? Desmond Attah: Of course. I spent nearly two decades as an operations director at a commercial insurance provider, where I was responsible for coordinating the daily workflow across several busy departments. Interviewer: And where did your training begin? Desmond Attah: I completed a diploma in business administration at the Corley Institute, which gave me a solid foundation long before I ever managed a team. Interviewer: What will you focus on in your workshop for members? Desmond Attah: I will show participants simple, practical ways to plan their working day and keep projects on schedule, all without relying on extra software. ---------------------- **Bright Futures Coding Club** Do you know a young person who is eager to learn how technology really works? Join a growing program that helps them build genuine skills, one session at a time. How it works: - Open to students between the ages of 11 and 16 - No experience or equipment required - Every student is paired with a friendly mentor - Places are offered on a first-come basis Sessions run every Saturday morning throughout the school term. Last year we welcomed more than 300 young people to our sessions. The Bright Futures Coding Club is run entirely by volunteers, and our aim is simple: to help young people in our community gain practical coding skills that open doors to future study and work. To take part, or to offer your time as a mentor, sign up at www.brightfuturesclub.org.

From: Harriet Voss, Membership Coordinator To: Trevor Aldington Subject: Welcome to the Fernbrook Tool Library Date: 12 March Dear Mr. Aldington, Thank you for joining the Fernbrook Tool Library, a member-supported service that lends everyday equipment such as power drills, extension ladders, garden tools, and floor-cleaning machines. The library operates from a small workshop on Halbern Row in the Wexford district, and members may reserve items online at any time. Below are the main rules that apply to every reservation. 1. Each item may be borrowed for a maximum of fourteen days before it must be returned or renewed. 2. A refundable deposit equal to twenty percent of an item's replacement value is held for the length of the loan. 3. Items returned after the due date are subject to an overdue charge of two dollars per item per day. 4. Reservations covering fewer than three days must be approved in advance by a staff coordinator, as short loans require additional handling. 5. Members in good standing may borrow up to five items at one time at no additional charge. 6. All members receive one free equipment-safety workshop each year. If you intend to collect your items outside our staffed opening hours, please make sure you have activated your locker access code before arriving, as our counter staff will not be present to assist you. Kind regards, Harriet Voss ---------------------- Collection Point Weekday Hours Weekend Hours After-Hours Locker Same-Day Booking Cutoff Halbern Row Workshop 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Closed No 2:00 P.M. Maple Street Depot 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Yes 3:00 P.M. Kingsley Park Shed 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Yes 1:00 P.M. Dorwin Court Annex 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Closed No 4:00 P.M. ---------------------- Fernbrook Tool Library - Reservation Summary Member : Trevor Aldington Reservation Reference : TL-40518 Collection Point : Maple Street Depot Pickup Date and Time : Thursday, 18 April at 7:30 P.M. Return Date : Saturday, 20 April Status : Confirmed online - short-loan request approved by coordinator Reserved Items and Deposits - Cordless drill: $18.00 - Extension ladder: $24.00 - Pressure washer: $30.00 Total deposit held: $72.00 Please retain this summary. Questions may be sent to members@fernbrooktoollibrary.org.