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Gosh, do you want him? We're not married, and I can just pop him in the post - or maybe on the train. No charge!

Would love to but where would I put him?

@AskingQuestionsAllTheTime Everytime I visit the motorway services I think of Heather.

I remember her dying was very convenient given the chaos she was about to cause.

I think I would quietly bin at least some of those.

I'm sort of trying to do my descendants a favour by working through my bookshelves, and donating books I know I won't read again to charity shops, National Trust bookshops, and occasionally friends. The trouble is, it's a very slow process as I keep coming across old treasures and stopping to re-read them.

There are also some books that I know no-one will want, e.g. children's encyclopaedias my kids had pre-internet which I am sure are now badly out of date. I'm wondering whether schools might like them for children to cut out the pictures. Any teachers around who can tell me whether that's likely?

@JudyCoolibar , try GET. Can't get into their website right now but Global Educational Trust opens 'books for free' unit | Bucks Free Press

They have shops in various towns but that's my nearest, I think. There was a nearer one and it was great. Basically, it was run by volunteers and you could have up to three books for a donation.
It would take magazines, colour supplements and DVDS too.
They'd probably let someone take the encyclopaedias as a job lot.
Now all I need to do is load the car and go to Hi Wyc.

I think I have about 20 books on my bed, and about 15 next to it. Two are in the process of being read, about 5 referred to.
I have a terrible habit of not quite finishing books to avoid passing the mon.

If there isn't a GET shop, try Oxfam Books shops or bins, or specialist charity bookshops. Or offer on Freecycle. Some people want to have a wall of books as decor.

Does anyone in Ambridge read apart from when they had the book club?
If they do, do they spot similarities to their own lives?

What would they be reading?
I'll start with Jolene and Kenton reading Treasure Island.

Recently I think I heard one character say of another (maybe David / Leonard, or Pat / Tony) that they were listening to the radio. And I laughed inwardly, as I have done every time it’s mentioned, for the better part of sixty years.

I would know I’d arrived in Heaven if I ever heard an answer to that question …

That is really useful; thank you.

Thanks. Charity shops generally will take books but may struggle to sell them, so I try to not take many (2 or 3 quite sellable ones) at the same time. It's a bit sad to see a book I thoroughly enjoyed still there for weeks when they're only expecting 50p for it.

The GET shop is great. Lots of books you wouldn't normally see and all sorts of subjects - novels, classics, academic/educational, cookbooks, crafts, sports/fitness, children's books. They're run by volunteers so might have strange opening hours. The main volunteer said magazines/colour supplements are popular with places that have waiting rooms - the people waiting may have limited literacy.

Some supermarkets have 'honesty' bookshelves where you can leave or take a book. The ones I can think of are in large supermarkets (the one starting with T) in 'naice' nearby towns.

Didn't the village green phone box get made into a library?

I have a book swap box at work which I keep filled. I ask that books are read, borrowed, swapped, passed on or donated.

Yeah to be fair the risk of dying after a hip fracture is a known one for the older adult population so not a dig at the NHS or care provided. RIP Carol
Stats from NICE

Apologies for my typos earlier.
Next week looks a bit less of a hard listen (but does have Pip). Hope none of you were upset by Friday's episode.

Round up. Full house of previews. I got back into Mustardland. Phew!

20th – 25th September 2026
Sun 20th Sep - Natasha throws a spanner in the works, and Eddie is left touched.
Mon 21st Sep - Ruth has concerns for a friend, and Brad is the topic of debate.
Tue 22nd Sep - Alan comes to the rescue, while Pip and Stella face wedding complications.
Wed 23rd Sep - It’s action stations for Amber, and Kate takes on a mission.
Thu 24th Sep - Helen bears the brunt, and Kirsty is nearing the end of her tether.
Fri 25th Sep - It’s a big day for the Grundys, and Robert finds himself in the right place at the right time.

Writer: Keri Davies
Director: Marina Caldarone
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Pip Archer - Daisy Badger
Ruth Archer - Felicity Finch
Helen Archer - Louiza Patikas
Natasha Archer - Mali Harries
Alan Franks - John Telfer
Amber Gordon - Olivia Bernstone
Eddie Grundy - Trevor Harrison
George Grundy - Angus Stobie
Keira Grundy - Mollie Kruczek
Brad Horrobin - Taylor Uttley
Chelsea Horrobin - Madeleine Leslay
Tracy Horrobin - Susie Riddell
Kate Madikane - Perdita Avery
Jazzer McCreary - Ryan Kelly
Kirsty Miller - Annabelle Dowler
Stella Pryor - Lucy Speed
Lynda Snell - Carole Boyd
Robert Snell - Michael Bertenshaw
Anna Tregorran - Isobel Middleton
Midwife - Susan Jeffrey

Radio Times Ambridge Diary 20-25 September
There's nothing quite like a pregnancy to remind you of The Archers' real-time recording schedule. After an eventful nine months, it looks like Amber will go into labour any day now. With family tensions and money concerns now ironed out, will it be plain sailing for her and George? Pip and Stella's wedding plans hit a snag, as a mix-up involving Natasha sparks delicate family negotiations. Over at the Horrobins, Brad becomes a bone of contention, and when Ruth frets over a friend in need, Alan has to save the day.

TV Times 19th to 25th September
There are further wedding woes for Pip and Stella this week, after Natasha throws a spanner in the works. Elsewhere, it looks like Amber has gone into labour… but will it all go to plan? And when Ruth is worried about a friend, it may be Alan who saves the day. Also this week, Helen gets caught in the crossfire at the Horrobins’, Robert is under pressure and Kate embarks on a mission.

Total TV Guide 19th to 25th September
Crossed wires with Natasha throw Pip and Stella’s wedding plans into disarray this week, and the brides must decide whether compromise or negotiation can avoid putting noses out of joint. After a couple of false starts, it looks as if life is about to change forever for Amber and George when she goes into labour. Elsewhere in the Grundy family, Eddie is moved by an announcement. Ruth is worried about a friend’s potentially misguided actions. Step forward Alan… Meanwhile, the unassuming Brad finds himself at the centre of a heated debate into which Helen herself is reluctantly drawn. And while Kirsty finds herself getting cosseted, Kate’s latest undertaking causes misgivings for some.

Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Archers update - -September 19th - 25th 2026
Pip and Stella's wedding plans go awry, Kirsty is nearing the end of her tether and is Amber going into labour?

27th September - 2nd October 2026
27.9 Reality sets in for Amber, and there’s an awkward encounter for Harrison.
28.9 Ian finds himself torn, and Emma offers her support.
29.9 Ed has a controversial suggestion, and Lynda discovers an opening.
30.9 There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lily, and Harrison is given a few home truths.
01.9 Pip has a decision to make, and Susan proves to be a friend indeed.
02.9 Lily extends an invitation, and Brian is not impressed.

Writer: Jessica Mitic
Director: Rosemary Watts
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood
Pip Archer … Daisy Badger
Harrison Burns … James Cartwirght
Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig … Stephen Kennedy
Martyn Gibson … Jon Glover
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
Emma Grundy … Emerald O’Hanrahan
George Grundy … Angus Stobie
Adam Macy … Andrew Wincott
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter … Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd

4th October - 9th October 2026
4/10 Fallon decides two can play that game, and Vince has a bone to pick.
5/10 Amber is touched by an unexpected gesture, and Eddie issues an invitation.
6/10 There’s a complication at the vets, and Alan offers some comfort.
7/10 Clarrie’s concerns bubble to the surface, and Amber becomes overwhelmed.
8/10 Anna stumbles upon some shocking information, and Alistair is torn.
9/10 Ambridge says farewell to a friend, and Helen attempts to keep the peace.

Writer: Sarah Hehir
Director: Peter Leslie Wild
Editor: Jeremy Howe

Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis
Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas
Harrison Burns … James Cartwright
Vince Casey … Tony Turner
Alan Franks … John Telfer
Usha Franks … Souad Faress
Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone
Clarrie Grundy … Heather Bell
Eddie Grundy … Trevor Harrison
Keira Grundy … Mollie Kruczek
Alistair Lloyd … Michael Lumsden
Paul Mack … Joshua Riley
Elizabeth Pargetter … Alison Dowling
Lily Pargetter … Katie Redford
Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen
Anna Tregorran … Isobel Middleton
Anne Marie Gordon … Kate Ashfield
Health Vistor … Elexi Walker
Celebrant … Ian Brooker
Grant … Samuel Valentine

9/10 - Helen attempts to keep the peace.

That will end in carnage, I tell you!

Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g!

Well, at least KD knows who the characters are …

And I see in following weeks Brian, and then Paul are to be revived. Such fun! 🤔

Called this right, by the way. I expect many others did too, but I posted this a few days ago: Baby Jo(e) must surely have arrived. My money's on a girl called Josie Grundy because it would be confusing to have people keep talking about Joe Grundy (or Jo Grundy).

National Trust second hand bookshops will also take books, but they told me politely that they only want naice ones that NT visitors might buy. So no Fifty Shades or graphic novels, I'm guessing.

I hope Amber has a moment of sanity and registers the baby with her surname, Gordon. It will save time when they split up.

I predicted a Baby Grundy name so long ago I’ve forgotten what I said!

But Josie does sound likely.

Thanks @Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g .
@Gonners , maybe Gordon-Grundy but definitely a Grundy.
@JudyCoolibar , . Second-hand bookshops │ Donate | National Trust
It doesn't say where they are. The nearest one to me is at a stately home. Would I need to pay the entrance fee to the stately home to donate?

On the Cider Shed podcast they mentioned Tim Bentinck almost dropping a clanger at some event - one of the archers at 75 things possibly. There was a question about the Brookfield ‘children’ and he said something like ‘of course, we’re getting a new…..’ then cut himself off. A new Pop is (unfortunately) unlikely, but I wonder if Josh will return with a new voice. An Argentinian one would be tremendous 😂. Son of whatsername does seem to be busy.

We had Ben at our Live at 75 event who seemed very happily settled. Josh is feasible

Ooh! I suppose his mind couldn't have been on tractors.

Angus Imrie is in a Danny Boyle film due to be released in January. Maybe he's just too busy now.

I was told I could just drop the books in at the reception area/ticket office.

I've remembered to look for the new Radio Times...Celebrity Traitors starts Thursday week, if that is your sort of thing.

Ambridge Diary 27 September - 2 October
The latest Grundy has now arrived - and reality has set in for Amber, who has that new parent feeling of being out of her depth. Help may arrive from an unexpected source with their own complicated emotions about the situation. "Dirty Harry" Harrison has an awkward encounter and receives a few home truths from a mate, while Lynda spots an opening that could lead to a surprising new arrangement, which doesn't impress Brian- but then what does these days?
David Crawford

QN Did Brian sort out his caravan secure storage site? I remember gravel arriving at Bridge Farm, but must have skipped a few episodes.

NT bookshops are the best bit about visiting a property (though I concede that some are better than others).