Lorries from the past for the Christmas present
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aking over the dying embers of the bonfire on Guy Fawkes' Night as he heads back to the warmth of the house to give Foden the dog the all clear, the Hawk's thoughts turn to the next big one, aka the festive season, If, like him, you are stuck for ideas, Alan Spillett of Roadscapes might have the answer. Roadscapes' 1999 Calendar has scenes from original paintings by Alan, and will cost you £10.50 including p&p. Limited-edition fine art prints, featuring Pollocks and Musselburgh lorries on the Al in the 1960s, cost £18.50 including p&p. There are seven different scenes to choose from on Christmas cards costing £1.20 each, also including p&p. Alan worked for 20 years as a truck driver before becoming a full-time commercial vehicle artist 15 years ago—which just goes to show it's never too late to drag that light out from under that bushel. Cheoues/POs payable to A Spillett, at Glyncleri, Panteg, Aberaeron, Dyfed, Wales 5.446 OAL,