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RATS
CAUSE TROUBLE IN FOREST AGAIN |
Yet
again the Three Wicked Rats, Blackie, Brownie and Spotto have
been up to mischief. They carried out a daring raid on Mrs Emily
Prickles corner shop (under the old Willow Tree at the end of
Primrose Bank), and after holding the Prickles family at bay by
threatening them with a knobbly cucumber, got away with a large
box of mixed vegetables.
"We needed them for a hearty winter stew, your Honour"
Blackie pleaded in Court today. "Rats have got to eat in
winter same as other animals".
Other animals buy their vegetables or work hard in the garden
to grow them", Judge Stripey Fairpaws' replied severely,
and sentenced the three wicked rats to seven days in the Oak Tree
Lock-up.
The judge commended Police Constable Tom for his swift arrest
of the three hardened villains. Once again", he said, "thanks
to our efficient Police Force the inhabitants of the forest can
be sure that their vegetables are safe in both shop and kitchen". |
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ENGAGEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT |
King
Mulberry and Queen Mayblossom are pleased to announce the engagement
of their daughter Princess Rose to Prince Erin, son of King Fern
and Queen Iris.
The fairy couple will celebrate their engagement with a magnificent
party in the forest clearing near the waterfall. All fairies and
elves in the forest are invited and also all woodland birds and
animals - even rats providing they behave themselves. |
STOP PRESS |
Those notorious criminals,
the Three Wicked Rats escaped custody while being taken to serve
their sentence in the Oak Tree lock-up. However, they turned up
disguised as other animals and tried to claim a wooden chest labelled
"Stolen Goods" only to find themselves promptly arrested.
"I recognised them at once "said P.C. Tom. "Did they
really think that wearing Pussy Cat masks and meowing a few times
would fool me?"
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NASTY ACCIDENT
AT CROSSROADS |
Yesterday
a nasty accident occurred at the crossroads when Mrs. Daphne Duck
was knocked down by a hit and run rabbit who was has not been
identified. Luckily Mrs. Duck was not seriously hurt, but was
very shaken and needed counseling. In a statement to Police Constable
Tom, a shocked Mrs. Duck said: "He just came out of nowhere;
he was riding a red tricycle. I don't know what model. I couldn't
see his face because he had a yellow scarf over his nose, but
I'd recognise those ears anywhere. He was well over the speed
limit I'm sure, and if he isn't stopped he'll knock somebody else
down". P.C. Tom said he had received several pieces of information
regarding the speeding rabbit and was confident of an early arrest. |
YOUNG RABBIT
ALMOST DROWNS |
Yesterday a tragedy was
averted by the bold action of Timothy Turtle when he dived from
the bank above a popular swimming hole and rescued Smokey, fifth
child of Mr and Mrs Rabbit of Hawthorn Edge, Stoney Track whom
he saw to be in difficulties. "Smokey was caught in some
weed". Timothy told your reporter, "But I only did what
anyone else would have done in the circumstances. No, I don't
consider myself brave, I'm just a good diver and a strong swimmer,"
Well done Timothy! |
LOST AND FOUND |
Lost; last Thursday, bag
containing 50 tiny pairs of red and white socks. Please return
to Clement Centipede, No 2 Cabbage Row, (Mr Prickles Vegetable
Patch).
Lost: small golden casket containing magic star dust. Reward of
one wish to finder who returns the casket to fairy Princess Rose,
C/o the Palace, Fairyland.
Found: very young elf; can't talk yet but is so naughty that the
finder, Mrs Owl of "Top Branch"' Hollow Tree, Hill Side,
would be relieved if his family would come and collect him as
soon as possible.
Lost; Tuesday night about moonrise, a black cloak. It fell off
while the owner was hanging upside down from a pine tree branch.
Please return to Bertram Bat. No 10, Pine Grove, Deep Forest.
Lost: desperately seeking the sweetest baby elf in the forest.
His parents can understand no one wanting to give up the precious
sweetie but please, please return him to Mr. and Mrs. Elf, 18
Toadstool Mansions, Ferny Glade.
Found: wooden chest labelled "Stolen Goods" containing
a variety of items recently reported as missing by their owners.
If this is your chest, please claim it from P.C. Tom at the Forest
Police Station.
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YOUR CHILDREN SAY THEY'RE BORED? |
A
new playgroup has begun in the burrow of Mrs Marigold Hare. Already
it is attended by two small hedgehogs, three little mice, two squirrels,
four robins, and eight little rabbits. "Through play, baby
animals learn" says Mrs Hare when interviewed by our reporter.
"Parents are welcome to come to our sessions too and share
playtime with the little ones". Yesterday, well known local
entertainer Timothy Toad dressed in his clown costume, soon had
the children laughing at his antics. He had brought his banjo with
him and taught the little animals several new songs. "Let's
all croak together" was a particular favourite. |
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
AT GUEST HOUSE |
A surprise party was held
in Mr Gnome's Guest House on Monday for Fairy Melinda on the occasion
of her birthday. The well known Martha B. Rabbit was in charge of
the party food which was laid out on a dozen toadstool tables, and
ranged from nut canapes, chestnut rissoles with raspberry sauce
to jellies, fruit creams and a superbly decorated birthday cake.
Twenty beautiful fairies attended the party, their shimmering dresses
in rainbow shades of colour, and music for their dancing was provided
by the popular group "Green Grasshoppers" |
THOUGHT FOR
THE WEEK |
Don't be discouraged;
remember a great nut tree starts life by being a little nut - just
like you. |
ADVERTISEMENT |
Cobweb evening
shawls. Price on enquiry. Very beautiful fine work. Apply Mrs. Spider,
4th clump of foxgloves near the bridge, Streamside.
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PEN PALS |
- I would like to have a pen-pal
to write to. My interests are dandelion growing, jumping over things
and running very fast. Please write to Pepperkin Rabbit, 3rd burrow
under the Ferns, Primrose Bank, Green Lane.
- I want a pen-pal. I like eating nuts, finding lots of nuts, and
hiding nuts in a hollow tree where no one else will find them. Please
write to Septimus Squirrel. The Elm Tree, Forest Rise.
- I'm looking for a pen-pal. My hobbies are flying along moonbeams,
dancing around toadstools, collecting good magic spells, sprinkling
stardust. If you have similar hobbies, please write to Fairy Lisette,
c/o the Palace, Fairyland.
- I would really like a pen-pal to write to when I'm not eating.
My hobbies are eating lettuce, cabbage, apples, tomatoes and anything
else that grows in a garden. If you have some free time please write
to Creepy Caterpillar, 16th hole, Giant Green Watermelon, Mrs Prickles
garden. |
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