Parish Magazines

The Parish Pump 1974 - circa 1990

First modern day magazine started in October 1974 called "The Parish Pump" which was a monthly publication for Lea Marston and Nether Whitacre parishes till around 1990. With the combining of the Shustoke and Over Whitacre benefice with the Lea Marston and Nether Whitacre benefice the two independent magazines were combined under a new title of "The Tidings" which has remained till May 2017. It once again transformed into externally printed bi-monthly publication called "Connecting Four".

First edition of "The Parish Pump" from October 1974

The Tidings circa 1990 - May 2017

A 2008 edition and the very last edition is included here. If anyone has the first one tucked away please email and let it be published.

Connecting Four

A bi monthly publication externally printed and distributed to all four villages in the extended parishes of Shustoke, Over Whitacre, Whitacres and Lea Marston. Contains local news and information as well as articles about wildlife and local people.