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Band to play gig in Doctor Who village East Hagbourne
"I suspect my childhood love of Doctor Who has had a huge bearing on where I've ended up living."Life-long Whovian Tim Masters lives just down the road from the picturesque Oxfordshire village of East Hagbourne, where Tom Baker's Time Lord once battled villainous Tim is now organising a special live gig to commemorate 50 years since the filming of the four-part story The Android tells the BBC: "I thought, well, I'm in a space rock band, I live in the area, and it would be almost rude not to mark it in some way." His band Lunar Kites, whose influences include Hawkwind, Muse, and Pink Floyd, will play Hagbourne Village Hall on 60, formed the band in 2023, with other members hailing from Lewknor, Witney, Didcot, and Oxford."After I finished working I thought what am I going to do with my life now?" Tim explains."I thought I'm going to go back to what I loved doing as a teenager and form a rock band, and that's exactly what happened." Tim's love of Doctor Who goes much further back. His "first proper memory" of the programme is of evil mannequins gunning down innocent shoppers in Jon Pertwee's Doctor Who debut."I was a very imaginative child and I think it absolutely clicked with me," he says."I just love the endless invention of the show, the way it can refresh itself and it can literally do anything, go anywhere, at any time."That is a format which is just gold, and there's no other show that can do that." In July 1975 the human race was targeted again, as the monstrous Kraals touched down in East Hagbourne - named Devesham in the show - with a devious plan to replace all the villagers with took place around the distinctive Upper Cross monument, the Fleur de Lys pub, and outside the Post story featured a particular scene that terrified youngsters, as the Doctor's companion Sarah Jane took a tumble, revealing her true android face. Tim, who lives in neighbouring village West Hagbourne, calls the filming location "beautiful". He adds: "I'm always struck by how gorgeous it is... it's almost unchanged from when it appeared in the episode, it's almost identical. "I think that's part of the beauty of it, it's a very timeless, archetypical English village."The site has since become a place of pilgrimage for dedicated Doctor Who fans."You will often see people walking around in long scarves, posing on the village monument, and hanging out in the local pub," Tim explains. "If you go into the Fleur de Lys today they've got photos up on the wall of Tom Baker meeting all the local kids." Despite his fond memories of The Android Invasion, which averaged 11.6 million viewers half a century ago, Tim concedes quietly: "It's actually not that good.""The stories are all absolute bangers in that season so The Android Invasion does actually look a bit weak."But its first episode is amazing. I'd happily show that to any non-fan as an example of a really good Doctor Who story because it's full of mystery." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Associated Press
12-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
My Green Mattress Launches 4th of July Sale with Big Savings on Certified Organic Mattresses and Bedding
Family-owned brand celebrates Made in the USA craftsmanship with up to $300 off mattresses and more LA GRANGE, Ill., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- My Green Mattress, a leading family-owned manufacturer of certified organic mattresses and bedding, is proud to announce its biggest promotion of the summer. The annual 4th of July Sale runs Friday, June 13 through Tuesday, July 8, giving customers nationwide the chance to save on handcrafted, American-made sleep products built for safety, comfort, and sustainability. Sale Highlights: At the heart of the promotion is the Kiwi Organic Mattress, My Green Mattress' best-selling hybrid model. Crafted with GOLS-certified organic latex and individually pocketed coils, the Kiwi offers breathable comfort, motion isolation, and lasting support for all sleeping positions and all ages. The Kiwi is also MADE SAFE® and GREENGUARD Gold certified, ensuring it's free from harmful chemicals and safe for even the most sensitive sleepers. 'We created the Kiwi to be the perfect blend of comfort, support, and clean materials at a price families can feel good about,' says founder and master craftsman Tim Masters. My Green Mattress offers a full line of certified organic sleep solutions, including the luxurious Natural Escape Mattress, the low profile Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress, and the Emily Organic Crib Mattress for the littlest sleepers. Each product is made in the company's GOTS- and GOLS-certified factory just outside of Chicago. As a Made in the USA, family-run company, My Green Mattress is committed to ethical manufacturing, environmental responsibility, and outstanding customer service. Every mattress is handcrafted by skilled artisans and backed by generous warranties, reflecting the brand's mission to make safe, organic sleep accessible without compromise. To learn more or shop the sale, visit About My Green Mattress My Green Mattress was founded in La Grange, Illinois, by Tim Masters, an expert mattress craftsman who began making organic mattresses to help eliminate toxins and reduce allergies for his infant daughter Emily. Since 2007, the company has grown into a nationally trusted brand offering certified organic mattresses and bedding for babies, kids, and adults. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE My Green Mattress
