NOVEMBER

A FOOTBALLER who honed his early talent in Melbourne has gone all the way to be part of England’s first World Cup winning side since 1966. 
Freddie Lamb, 25, was part of the Para Lions team which in October won the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in America.
He was born prematurely and his Cerebral Palsy affects both legs and his balance, but physical exercise has been a very important part of his life. He first started playing for Melbourne United – as it was then called – aged five and said his early experiences in local grassroots football had given him the best start.
There’s a photo of Freddie with the World Cup and a full report in our November edition.

And that’s where you will be able to read all about Simon Quinn’s amazing Hallowe’en masterpiece which attracted hundreds of people to his back garden.
His spooky street creation also inspired neighbours to build a spookilicious cemetery in their garden.

There’s sad news for local coffee, tea and cakes lovers as we report that Laura and Richard Fortey are leaving the town for a new life in Towcester. The Forteys have been an integral part of life here for almost 16 years and say they will very much miss the people of Melbourne and the area.

Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects at this year’s Remembrance Service and parade in Melbourne, and News Editor Lucy Stephens was there for us. Her report and pictures take pride of place in the centre pages. There you will also find a moving tribute to British spies executed in the Second World War in the shape of a life-size mannequin decorated in a cascading dress of poppies.

The sporting world of Melbourne has had some sad news with the death of Roger Lucas. The rugby legend passed away after a lengthy illness. Village Voice has a full obituary and tributes from those who knew him.

Melbourne Fete & Carnival is looking for a new chair after Tracey Ridley decided to hang up her hat after 25 years. Read her thoughts in the November edition, which is packed with all your favourite features and sport.