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A MENTOR of George Orwell who is credited with ushering in a new brand of liberal journalism will be commemorated in an event at All Saint's Church, Sutton Courtenay this month. David Astor, who was the editor of the Observer for 27 years, is the subject of a new biogoaphy by Jeremy Lewis, who edits The Oldie.
David's commemorative headstone is in the Sutton Courtenay churchyard, along with George Orwell's grave, under his real name, Eric Arthur Blair. Jeremy Lewis will be talking about his book at the church on 23 April at noon.
Tickets are £15 and the talk will be followed by a buffet lunch.
They are available from Janet Knowles, 19 Lady Place, Sutton Courtenay, Oxon OX14 4FB.
Telephone 01235 847903.
Funds raised will go towards the church building fund. The Church's presence on Facebook can be found at All Saints' is featured on one of the OxTrails