• Re: very OT. Sheepish junction wins Roundabout of The Year

    From Chris@chris.mcmillan@ntlworld.com to uk.media.radio.archers on Mon Feb 2 19:15:16 2026
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    BrritSki <rtilbury@gmail.com> wrote:
    On 28/01/2026 16:20, Joe Kerr wrote:
    On 27/01/2026 17:31, Chris wrote:

    A sheep-themed roundabout has been named Roundabout of The Year for 2026, >>> by the UK Roundabout Appreciation Society.

    There's a Roundabout Appreciation Society! Whatever next?

    Magic !



    Thanks Britters. the praise goes to the person who read it on an R4 news.

    Mrs McT

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  • From J. P. Gilliver@G6JPG@255soft.uk to uk.media.radio.archers on Tue Jan 27 17:46:22 2026
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    On 2026/1/27 17:24:49, Chris wrote:

    Sheepish junction wins Roundabout of The Year

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    Local resident Sue Ashwood began decorating the roundabout's four wooden sheep in 2020 and has since gathered a team of helpers. Calling themselves
    4 Sheep's Sake, they decorate the sheep with costumes to mark occasions throughout the year.

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    I thought it was going to be one with real sheep on it - but still, what
    a nice idea.
    --
    J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G()ALIS-Ch++(p)Ar++T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

    Intelligence isn't complete without the full picture and the full
    picture is all about doubt. Otherwise, you go the way of George Bush.
    - baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller (former head of MI5),
    Radio Times 3-9 September 2011.
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