Jane Austen Centre Newsletter October 2007


		Online Newsletter Issue 32 - October 2007

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Hello again, it is hard to believe that the Bath Jane Austen Festival has been and gone - doesn't time fly and what fun we had.
The latest news, on the BBC mini series of 'Sense & Sensibility' adapted by Andrew Davies, is that it will be on our screens in the UK in 2008 but the exact date is not yet known. I will keep you informed on this one.
All Hallows Eve is nearly upon us and guess what, apparently there is a shortage of pumpkins in the UK because of the recent unusual weather. This means those that can be found are small and expensive! I am sure that Jane, Cassandra and their brothers did not go trick or treating in Steventon but they may have indulged in apple bobbing, although that activity would have been during the Christmas festivities and not at Halloween.
Bye for now and see you next month.

We are pleased to present the next part of our serial There must be Murder. Chapter 10 - The Shades of Udolpho.
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Jackie Herring

*Many thanks again to austenblog and it's contributors for keeping the newsletter informed of some of the many events and happenings in the world of Jane Austen.

'Special Offer - Four for three!'
	This month something different - we've decided to let you choose your own free gift. Just buy four items from our online giftshop and get the cheapest for free. This offer will end on 31st October, so hurry!'
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The Jane Austen Festival promenade pictures
	Have a look at this year’s Festival promenade. It all took place on a lovely September day here in Georgian Bath. The costumes look absolutely splendid.
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What do you think of this?
	Singer Lily Allen, Stephen Fry, Russell Brand and Carrie Fisher are set to star in a spoof movie of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. Guess who else is in it?
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From our online magazine. A Regency Layette
	In the year 1808 a book was published in London, which addressed itself mainly to literate, well-to-do young mothers and housewives. Especially interesting is the opportunity this book offers to directly compare what was intended for the children of the poor, and what the authoress held in stock for the children of the better-off families.
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Lydia Bennet’s journal - that sounds interesting.
	‘Kitty and I ventured into town this morning on our Aunt Phillips' intelligence of the latest news concerning the arrival of a whole regiment of soldiers!’ No surprises there then. .
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'Lost in Austen' - A new TV drama
	Alex Kingston has been recruited for the role of the neurotic Mrs Bennet, which will be her first British TV role since leaving the US hospital drama in 2004 and starring in ITV's Boudica in 2003. Read on to get the synopsis of the drama.
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‘Jane Austen’s Regency World’ Magazine - Festival Special!
	In the next issue see how “the two silliest girls in the country” behaved at the Jane Austen Festival. There's a bit of a link with the journal article above.
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Coming to Bath? A city centre hotel with free extras
	Get free enty to the Jane Austen Centre, free sightseeing bus tour plus much more if you stay with our hotel partner any time this year. The Hilton Hotel is the official hotel sponsor of the Jane Austen Festival.
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The Hampshire 'Fan' Ball
	At the 'Fan' Ball they will be dancing dances of the time in Winchester in the very Assembly room that Jane would have visited! This building is not normally open to the public, so it will be an exclusive first! If you are interested, there are a few tickets left..
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Quiz - Much was Said and Much was Ate
	Following on from the article in ‘Regency World’, Tamara has devised a great quiz on meals.
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