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FRIDAY 4Th NOVEMBER, 2011

GeoGraphy Trip To iceland

Sunday 23rd ocTober

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TueSday 25Th ocTober

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WedneSday 26Th ocTober

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Toran Codford

is kindly supporting the

Kingdown Tanzania 2012 Fundraising Group

Tuesday 29th November 2011

from 7pm – 10pm

All you can eat buffet with a choice of 2 starters, 3 main courses,

2 side dishes and salad

Tickets £12.95 per person Please contact:

Kiran on 01985 850978 or a team member for tickets

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