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Hello Reader, Last month’s Onion Fayre was simply amazing! Newent certainly came alive for the day when the crowds flocked to town to go to the fayre. It was lovely to see so many happy people having a great time with their families and friends. ‘Onionfest the Afterparty’ was a particular highlight this year. Newent Magazine would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved in the organisation of this fantastic event! October brings us a half term break from schools and a chance to wrap the kids up nice and warm for when they go trick-or-treating on the 31st. A reminder to parents to please keep an eye out to ensure that everyone in the community feels safe on the night and are respectful of people who have no trick or treating signs on their doors. Finally, don’t forget that the clocks go back 1 hour on the 25th, bringing us darker nights and lighter morning winter is on its way! Vicky Muller
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OnionEd’s Blog Well, that’s it for another year folks! What a fantastic 20th birthday for Newent Onion Fayre! I hope you had a great day and evening. Wasn’t Onionfest spectacular?! I hope everyone there enjoyed the event. It was a one-off, so those that were there, treasure the memory! With the lights and lasers lighting up the sky and the stage reflected across the still lake, it was absolutely stunning! The music was fantastic and I hope you all had a good jig! And what about the day time
event? Wasn’t it something?! Once again, people came from far and wide to our town and they say they’ll be back! Not just for the Fayre, but to visit the shops and businesses now they know what our fantastic little town has to offer! It’s been a great year organising it all, and myself and the committee are going to get straight back into gathering ideas for the 21st Onion Fayre. We are always looking for new volunteers to join – whether you can spare just a
little bit of time, or a lot, we would love to hear from you. It’s a great way to help out your community and it’s fun too! Think of how many clubs, organisations and charities benefit from the one-day event and it can’t continue without some more help. So please, get in touch! If you would like to get involved, please email: onions@ newentonionfayre.net. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
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NEWENT DOLPHIN GATEWAY CLUB
In a recent issue of the magazine, an article was published regarding the Newent Dolphin Gateway Club. There were several discrepancies that I would like to put right. Although the club has been running for 32 years, I would like to point out that it is not for handicapped children, but a youth club for teenagers and adults with a learning disability. We meet on a Tuesday night, between 7.00 and 9.00pm at Newent Community Centre, and would welcome new members and volunteers who are guaranteed a warm welcome from everyone at the club.
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which is popular with the members. This is held at the Community centre on the 2nd Tuesday in December and is open to anyone who would like to come and see what we get up to, and watch our members performance. The club is run entirely by volunteers, and funded by coffee mornings, sponsored walks, a stall at the Onion Fayre, raffles and donations. Although we are affiliated to Mencap, we do not get funding from them. We are all very grateful to Mary Carter who started the club 32 years ago and only this year decided to step down from the committee, and has assured us she will continue to come as a helper. I have been leader at the club for over 10 years now and should anyone wish for more information please contact me on 01989 720471. - Yvonne Lamb, Treasurer/Leader
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Andy Creese Butchers amongst finalists of 'Taste of Gloucestershire Food & Farming Awards' Andy Creese Butchers has been selected as one of three finalists in the “Butcher of the Year” category of the Taste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards. The winner will be announced on 20th October. The business is hoping that the combination of top quality, locally sourced products, the range of products made in-house and the emphasis on excellent service will mean that they come out top! If you haven’t visited the shop before, do call in and judge for yourself. You can find Andy Creese Butchers at 37 Broad Street in Newent. The shop is open Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 5.30pm and Saturdays from 7.00am to 5.00pm.
WSP Solicitors & Randall and Payne Quiz Night Raises £2600 for The Pied Piper Appeal and Gloucestershire Young Carers People were asked to get their thinking caps on for a quiz in aid of two charities. The quiz, hosted by Steve Knibbs of BBC Points West, attracted over 150 people from all across Gloucestershire to Marling School hall on 16th September. 40 teams entered the general knowledge quiz, which was won by BBC Gloucestershire’s aptly named team ‘Knibbsy’s Worst Nightmare’. Nigel Sherwood of WSP Solicitors said “We’re now in our seventh year of running this event, and we truly appreciate
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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
Exactly 51 weeks after coming to power with a majority of four, Harold Wilson seized a very public opportunity to prove that when he said he was going to reforge Britain in the white heat of the technological revolution, he meant it. For on 8th October 1965 he cut the ribbon on perhaps the most visible manifestation in Britain of the new world of high-tech telecommunications: the Post Office Tower. Not all was as it seemed, of course. First, Harold Wilson had absolutely nothing to do with the tower’s creation: it was first proposed in 1954; construction started in June 1961; and it was topped out in July 1964, three months before the general election. Secondly, the microwave technology it existed to support was not quite white-hot: the purpose of the tower was to replace an array of microwave antennae Page 16
that had been built on top of a neighbouring telephone exchange in 1947, and which was now in danger of being overshadowed by the many much taller office-blocks that were at the planning stage. But performing the official opening made a great photo-opportunity for such an avowed moderniser as Wilson.
was crowned by a restaurant that revolved at a snail’s pace, taking 22 minutes to complete a circuit without causing a ripple on the surface of the diners’ glasses of Blue Nun. To novelty-hungry Londoners it was a sensation: more than a million people visited the Tower in its first year and 100,000 dined in the restaurant.
At 177 metres tall (191 if you include the antennae), and on foundations rammed 53m deep into the clay beneath Maple Street, Fitzrovia, it was London’s tallest building until the NatWest Tower was completed 15 years later. The slim, elegant, green-glass shaft with its 29 microwave dishes and 16 storeys packed with mysterious technology was visible from almost everywhere in London, and was utterly unlike anything Londoners had ever seen. Serene and unmoving it may have appeared but it was actually frenetically busy: TV shows, radio programmes, longdistance telephone calls, air traffic control data and military traffic – all began their silent and invisible journeys round the country from this point.
Then in October 1971, the IRA set off a bomb in the gents’ loo on an observation deck underneath the restaurant. Noone was hurt and no structural damage was done but security was ever afterwards a concern. In 1980 the tower was closed to the public. Ostensibly this was on security grounds, as the Troubles were intensifying; actually, though, the newlycreated BT (after which the tower was renamed) saw a great deal less trouble and more profit in operating the upper stages as a swish venue for corporate functions than as a downmarket tourist attraction; it’s rather telling and perhaps indicative of the times that even though the Troubles are ancient history now, the tower has never reopened.
But this was the ‘60s, when the concept of modernity was as much cultural as technological; and culture in the ‘60s was a democratic affair. Not only was the tower entirely designed by the in-house architects at the Ministry of Works, not only was it entirely publicly funded (to the tune of £2.5 million), and not only was it open to the public, but the whole thing
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Auction Anecdote Yet again this month’s auction has included another very unusual collectable which has piqued my curiosity and stretched my knowledge of antiques across new boundaries! This time the item was a large Victorian blown glass ball decorated with ‘decoupage’ pictures of pretty ladies, bunches of flowers and dogs in hats ! Following on from last months article on a group of carved tools in a bottle – putting this item together must also have been quite a specialist skill to perform. It would have involved neatly pasting the printed pictures to the interior of the ball through a tiny hole in the top and at the same time achieving a pleasing, neat and decorative effect. I had never seen anything quite like it before and once again had to resort to the computer to try and find some enlightenment and valuation comparisons. I was not terribly lucky finding much information about the ball and its origins but I did find a record of an identical example which had sold at auction some years previously as well as one recorded on an antique shop website. Both descriptions included the words ‘very rare’ and since I could find nothing more to help me I had to agree with them. Although I personally would not care to own this obscure object I do love the way theVictorians created such a diverse range of strange ornamental items as they explored the world of science and technical innovation in order to satisfy the new demands of commercialism and industrialisation. Decoupage (the pasting of printed pictures to decorate surfaces) was very popular during the 18th and 19th centuries and one can only imagine that someone had the bright idea of combining this with a large glass ball which could be suspended from the ceiling as a fashionable focal point. The ball measured 28cm across and prior to the sale I agreed with the vendors an estimate of £100/£150 but was delighted when a dealer from Kensington Church Street in London left a commission bid of £240. They were however ‘pipped at the post’ by a telephone bidder from Italy who paid £250 and is now waiting to have the item professionally packed and shipped. Smiths next sales are on the 2nd October and the 6th November. Entries are invited for our November sale which features a special section for silver and jewellery. Please telephone 01531 821776 for further details. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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Autumn Delights
Our autumn leaf selection is the best yet at the nursery, with a huge range of blazing reds, rich golds and pure yellows colouring up the nursery – just add some sunlight and you have the perfect autumn scene. The Japanese Maples take the centre stage with well over 60 varieties available from 1L pots up to 1200 litre specimens. The Acer palmatum Osakasuki is arguably the best red, followed closely by Acer palmatum Nicholsonii or Acer palmatum Chitoseyama. If it is yellow you are seeking, opt for the Acer palmatum Sango – Kaku together with its bright red colour stems, or the rich golds and oranges from the fabulous Acer palmatum dissectum Green Globe. Remember that Acers will grow in any humus rich soil as long as it does not dry out. The banner of autumn colour also extends to many more plants, including the Spindles (Euonymus alatus), with their brightly coloured ‘Bishops Mitres’ seed heads and glowing pink-red hues. Key shrub groups like Berberis, Viburnum and Cotinus can also bring added vibrancy to a garden. One of the very best autumnal trees is the Cercidyphyllum japonicum – this fabulous tree has light copper spring foliage with small, wispy pink flowers followed in the autumn by a mix of yellows, golds and some reds with a sweet aroma resembling Candy Floss – once experienced, never forgotten! Come and see us! We will be happy to help and to give you advice on your autumn garden project. You can find us at: Howle Hill Nursery, Howle Hill, Waters Edge, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SP Also, don’t miss our Acer Week at Howle Hill Nursery, starting Monday 12th October. It promises to be even bigger this year! Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.
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The Compensation Culture Fact or Fantasy? Jonathan Lewis of Orme & Slade Solicitors discusses some of the misconceptions about making a Personal Injury Claim. You have probably seen press reports highlighting examples of what are described as large compensation claims being made for apparently trivial injuries pursued by “unscrupulous, ambulance chasing, No Win No Fee solicitors”. In 2011 The Daily Mail reported that a pupil at a school in Rotherham was awarded compensation of £5,750 after he was splashed on the hand with custard, as a result of another child (whose custard had spilt onto a tray) bumping into him. The prevalence of TV and radio advertising from claims management companies promoting their services can give the impression that there is something slightly unsavoury about making an injury claim, but is this perception really accurate? The insurance industry scrutinises potentially fraudulent or exaggerated claims
very carefully. However evidence suggests that the vast majority of claims are genuine. Following the advent of No Win No Fee agreements the reality is that few lawyers would take on a case with anything less than a 50% chance of success. We do not know the precise facts of the Rotherham case, but I doubt that the boy’s lawyers would have taken on the case before carrying out a very careful risk assessment of the evidence and the local authority’s insurers presumably would not have paid out if the claim had no merit. If you have suffered as a result of an accident that was not your fault (or maybe received sub-standard medical treatment) you have nothing to lose by talking through your options with a suitably qualified local solicitor, who can advise you on your chances of success and funding options. Jonathan is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and provides an initial no obligation consultation service. Telephone: 01531 632226 Email: jl@ormeandslade.co.uk
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From Lands End to John o Groats
70miles a day and contending with all weather conditions from bright sun shine to hail storms. The girls admit that it was tough Wow they have done it - what at times, climbing hills that an amazing achievement! made Birdlip look like a pimple, Gillie Walker and Ann Jones soaked to the skin or baking hot have cycled from Lands End to but not once did they consider John o Groats to raise money giving in, determined to for Dementia Awareness. complete their challenge. Gillie and Ann set off on Sun The event was sponsored by 2nd August to cycle the length Easy Living Solutions Ltd of of the country. With achy Newent, who provide care knees and sore bottoms they and support to people living completed the challenge on in their own homes. Due to the Sat 15th August, averaging high numbers of clients they look after with Dementia type conditions, it was decided that this was the most appropriate cause. Their just giving page is still open so please feel free to give generously www. justgiving.com/Gillie-Walker1 For further information about Easy Living Solutions please contact Jo or Helen on 01531 820556.
Newent in Bloom News Newent has once again captured a Silver-Gilt award in the Heart of England in Bloom campaign.
A trio of volunteers recently attended the awards presentation in Rugby. This region of Britain in Bloom covers an area of seven counties from Stroud up through to Staffordshire.
Our group is looking to expand our volunteer base in time for next year, so please look out for posters and a new facebook page announcing our next meetings.
The photo shows volunteer Dominic Compton receiving the award on behalf of Newent from a representative of the Royal Horticultural Society. We also came away with a bottle of bubbly to share with some of our hard-working volunteers!
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Cake and Bake Halloween Macaroons For the ultimate Halloween sweet treat why not have a go at making a batch of French Macaroons?
Ingredients: • 230g icing sugar, sifted • 75g ground almonds • 2 large egg whites • 50g caster sugar • Orange and black food colouring gel • 55g unsalted butter, softened • 1/2 � tsp vanilla extract
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1. Place half the icing sugar and all the ground almonds in a food processor and process for 30 seconds, or until fine and powdery. Sift the mixture into a mixing bowl, discarding any tiny pieces of almonds left in the sieve. Set aside. 2. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until softly peaking. Gradually whisk in the caster sugar, to make a firm and glossy meringue. Whisk in enough of the orange food colouring gel to colour the meringue deep orange. 3. Fold one third of the icing sugar mixture into the meringue using a spatula. Repeat with another third of the mixture. Finally add the last third and continue to cut and fold the mixture until it forms a shiny and thick batter that falls in a slow ribbon when the spatula is lifted. 4. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper. Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a 1cm plain piping nozzle. Pipe 32 discs of the mixture onto the baking sheets, each with a diameter of 3cm. Lift the nozzle at the top of half the piped discs to create a small point. Leave for 30 minutes to allow the macaroons to dry and form a slight crust. Preheat the oven to 160°C / Fan 140°C / Gas Mark 3. 5. Bake, one sheet at a time for 10-15 minutes, or until the macaroons have a crisp shell and the frilly bases don’t stick when gently lifted from the paper. Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. 6. To decorate, dip the tip of a fine paintbrush into the black food colouring gel and paint pumpkin faces on the 16 pointed macaroons. 7. To decorate, dip the tip of a fine paintbrush into the black food colouring gel and paint pumpkin faces on the 16 pointed macaroons.
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Variety show returns to Mitcheldean After last year's successful charity show which raised over £1,200 for muscular dystrophy and cancer charities, many people asked for more of the same, so we are delighted to announce that the Variety Show returns to the Forest on Saturday 7th November at Xerox Club Mitcheldean. The fabulous line up includes hilarious comedy impressions from TV comic Jimmy Riddle, classy vocals from local favourite Jess Burton, stage and table magic from Mr Gruff, 'Shadows' hits from Newent’s ‘The Saddows’ (don’t let the name fool you, these boys are good!) and dancing to the Forest's own Emrys Cox. To top it all off we have a guest spot from local legend Dick Brice! There will also be a prize draw. The evening kicks off at 7.30pm and you will be able to enjoy 6 brilliant acts for just £10! All proceeds will go to the Forest of Dean Muscular Dystrophy UK Group. For tickets call Martin on 07796 585255 or email Martinwhitehouse586@btinternet.com
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New faces at Orles Barn There’s a new name going up above the door at the Orles Barn Restaurant with Rooms at Wilton on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye. “My wife Cath and I are absolutely delighted to say that we have just taken on Orles Barn” said local Councillor Craig Morgan when the couple opened the door for the first time on their new venture. “With our joint backgrounds in the catering and hospitality industry we’ve been looking for some time for a suitable business opportunity in which we could both work together and here we are!” The AA graded 4 star restaurant with rooms is steeped in history with origins dating back to the 14th and 17th centuries and is still remembered for the time it featured on the popular Channel Four TV programme 'Four in a Bed' in five nail-biting episodes. Orles Barn provides luxurious accommodation in 6 bedrooms and suites with a modern
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Round Britain Micropub Bike Ride for Alzheimers arrives at Cobblers Richard Reeve from Enfield is in the process of a cycle ride aiming to visit all 100 micropubs in Britain (over 2000 miles) to raise funds for the Alzheimers Society. Since starting his journey in Enfield in January this year Richard has already travelled 1600 miles and visited 73 micropubs so far. He chose to include Cobblers in Newent, as the micropub in this area, in his itinerary and arrived from Hereford escorted into Newent by members of the Newent Cycle Club. Richard says "I could not have done this without the support of the micropubs along the way. I was able to return home
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When it comes to fashion for dogs, you may scoff at the thought of your pet wearing the latest designer polo neck or woolly jumper. Traditional dog coats have been around for a long time, however, and are an essential item in a dog’s wardrobe. When your dog gets wet, although its coat has some water-repellent qualities, it still takes a long time to dry, which makes the dog susceptible to colds and chills and puts a strain on its immune system. The right choice of dog coat will depend on a number of factors, including: • The size of your dog
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National Guide Dog Week As part of the greatly diverse work that we do at Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, we also support several local guide dogs. National Guide Dog week is from 3rd to 11th October, so if you would like to support a great charity then visit their website www.guidedogs. org.uk and find out more. Before a guide dog is matched and trained with a visually impaired owner, the dog must be as fit and healthy as possible. Throughout its training, each dog is given a number of veterinary checks including an eye check with a veterinary ophthalmologist. This ensures that they are ready for their working life ahead. Guide dogs are fed a premium diet and this has to be managed carefully due to the nature of the dog’s work. Guide dogs are allowed access into a lot of areas pet dogs are not so hygiene has to be a top priority. Each dog is given a maximum weight it should not exceed and guide dog owners are given advice on how to maintain this. All guide dogs are routinely
vaccinated, wormed and de-flead. When guide dogs come into the surgery for veterinary treatment, we continue with the dog’s health regime however, although the guide dog owner legally owns the dog, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association pay for all of the dog’s veterinary costs throughout its working life. Each dog has a Dog Care and Welfare Advisor allocated to them who helps the owner with any health questions or issues related to their dog. The advisor can contact us for advice and is on hand to help with any decisions the guide dog owner has to make, including the more difficult ones. Guide dogs are given a free six monthly health check by a vet to ensure they are fit for work. To ensure accurate records are kept, they have a health book that vets complete and send in to their nearest Guide Dog Training School where the bills are processed and paid. The health history is then added to
the guide dogs’ computer system so all the dog’s records are up to date. The guide dog owner is not out of pocket and can enjoy independence and mobility like everyone else assisted by a fit and healthy companion! Guide Dogs is a registered charity which receives no government funding, and the lifetime cost of a dog is around £50,000, so why not get involved with the Ledbury & Malvern Branch and help with some Fundraising. The Ledbury Representative for the Guide Dogs is Debbie Pitts, and you can contact her on 07770 891918.
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Time to Quit With Stoptober upon us and all the resultant publicity you may feel that now is the time to actually give up smoking. Unfortunately for most of us it isn't an easy decision to make and an incredibly hard thing to achieve. We all know why we should not be smoking but the addiction is a powerful one that fools us into believing that we actually enjoy it and that it helps us deal with stress, concentration, digestion and anything else that suits us when we justify smoking to ourselves. Of course this is all utter nonsense as it is nicotine that gives you those feelings and although nicotine in low doses on its own is not harmful, the way that we get our nicotine fix is. It is also extremely expensive and very antisocial. There are many ways to quit smoking, however the traditional methods of assisting us in dealing with this powerful addiction miss out on what is a key element for many smokers which is the actual physical habit of picking up and puffing on something when the phone rings, with a cup of coffee or tea, after a meal or any of the psychological triggers that make us reach for a cigarette. For a number of years now, many people have been using e-cigarettes as a way of dealing with the learnt physical habit as this seems like a far more normal way of feeding your nicotine addiction than patches, gums or tablets but
the medical profession has been hesitant to give their approval as detailed research had been lacking. That has all changed with the recent report from Public Health England which has suggested that e-cigarettes are at least 95% safer than smoking tobacco and that somewhat controversially the NHS should offer them on prescription. Whether that ever happens or not is up for debate but the genie is now out of the bottle as to whether using e-cigarettes is a valid method of quitting or not. Research has shown that they are at least as successful as traditional methods and for many people more successful, so are e-cigarettes the answer to stopping smoking? Unfortunately they are not a magic bullet - quitting is never easy, but certainly for many people e-cigarettes do make it easier. You will still require willpower and determination but the benefits to your health and wealth are indisputable. We are not saying that e-cigarettes are for everybody but they certainly justify serious consideration by anybody wishing to quit or even just cut down smoking but don't be put off by what you may believe the technology to involve. The technology behind e-cigarettes has evolved at a startling rate. Some of the huge complex vapour generating equipment that you see some people use can be off putting for the
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uninitiated considering making the first step but there is no need to worry as there really is something for everybody. The key to giving yourself the best chance of success is getting friendly professional advice and sampling the various options to ensure that you start with something that is right for you and that you feel comfortable with. Fortunately just such service is available to you locally from Ecigjuiced Ltd who have a shop on the site at Hartpury Post Office and Dairy on the A417 (Gloucester Road) by The Royal Exchange (highly recommended). Ecigjuiced understand all about what is involved in giving up smoking using e-cigarettes as it was going through just that learning process that convinced the owners (Mark and Stacey) that there was a need for a business offering just that sort of advice backed up with a range of top quality products. This is why they initially started a website www.ecigjuiced.co.uk that they later added the shop to. Come along and take a look at what is available; it's certainly not what you will find at your local garage or supermarket, and make sure you take advantage of the friendly and professional advice Ecigjuiced offers. Page 45
Whether you are celebrating this Christmas with family, friends or workmates, we have an event that will suit you. Get in touch today for more information or to make your booking. Don’t wait too long - places are going fast!
Harry’s Restaurant Christmas Fayre Tuesday 1st December – Wednesday 23rd December 2015 Lunch and Dinner for larger private groups that can be accommodated in a private room such as The Garden Room or The Oak Suite. Lunch or Dinner - 2 courses £16.50 - 3 courses £22.50
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Friday 11th December 2015
Our popular Tribute Night this year features one of the best if not the best Queen Tribute band “The Bohemians”. This authentic four piece band will rock the night away with classic anthems such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and Fat Bottom Girls. Tickets £39.50 per person.
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Dust off those garments’ hiding in the back of the wardrobe, they are all coming back into fashion. Big padded shoulders, Tight leather trousers, Leg warmers, Collarless shirts, Flares, Pattern shirts and Hot Pants. Join us for this fun evening with your best fashion accessories. Tickets £29.50 per person.
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Friday 18th December 2015
A little of the glitz and glamour of a night out in Hollywood, right here at The Chase Hotel, with dancing to our resident DJ till 1.00am. Tickets £35.00 per person.
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Enter the world of mystery and intrigue, can you pull off the ultimate disguise, can you fool your fellow guests and determine each other’s identities. Tickets £35.00 per person.
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Christmas is nearly upon us, it’s time to let your hair down, dust of your glad rags and design your original fancy dress costume for our James Bond Themed Casino Evening. Try your luck with our fun casino. Prizes awarded for the best male and female costume and the most successful gambler. Tickets £27.50 per person.
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For those of you who have to work over the Festive Season this is your opportunity to enjoy all the Christmas Party festivities. Available for Groups, Companies or Private Parties with a minimum number of 60 guests. Tickets £25.00 per person.
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Health Understanding Psoriasis By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk World Psoriasis Day on 29th October aims to increase awareness and understanding of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, which affect around 1.8 million people in the UK. What is PsOriasis? Psoriasis is an immune disorder that affects the skin, commonly causing crusty, red patches of skin with a silvery, scaly surface on the scalp, lower back, elbows or knees, although they can appear elsewhere. Severity varies from person to person and sufferers may experience calmer periods alternated with flare-ups. tyPes Of PsOriasis Plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) This accounts for around 80% of cases, causing ‘plaques’: dry, red lesions with a scaly, silver surface that may be itchy or sore. Nail psoriasis This causes discolouration, or small dents in the nails and in severe cases, crumbling. scalp psoriasis Red patches with thick silver scales appear over parts or the whole of the scalp, sometimes causing severe itching or temporary hair loss. Guttate psoriasis Guttate psoriasis causes tiny sores on the chest, arms, legs and scalp and is more common amongst young people, often occurring after a streptococcal throat infection. Inverse (flexural) psoriasis This causes large, smooth red patches in skins creases, e.g. at the groin, armpits, under the breasts and between the Page 50
buttocks. Pustular psoriasis Pustular psoriasis is rare. Generalised pustular psoriasis (von Zumbusch psoriasis) causes pustules over a wide area, often in cycles of a few days or weeks, and can cause fever, weight loss and fatigue. Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis affects the palms and soles; pustules gradually become brown, scaly spots that peel, but may reappear every few days or weeks. Acropustulosis affects fingers and toes, sometimes causing nail deformities. Pustules burst, leaving bright red areas that later become scaly or ooze. erythrodermic psoriasis Erythrodermic psoriasis is rare, affecting nearly the whole body. It can cause intense itching or burning and protein and fluid loss, leading to complications such as infection, dehydration, heart failure, hypothermia and malnutrition. PsOriatic arthritis (Psa) Rarely, this appears before skin psoriasis, but usually develops after. It causes pain and swelling in joints and connective tissue and is most common in the hands and feet, but may also affect the knees, ankles, hips and lower back. WhO Gets PsOriasis? Psoriasis appears more often at 15-30 years old and 50-60 years old. Some sufferers may have a hereditary disposition to it, as one in three have a relative with the condition. What causes PsOriasis? The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, accelerating their renewal cycle
to just three to seven days and causing a build-up of skin cells that creates psoriasis lesions. Triggers such as stress, throat infections, excessive alcohol, skin injuries, smoking, some medications, hormonal changes and other immune disorders can initiate or worsen symptoms. hOW is PsOriasis DiaGNOseD? Usually visual examination is sufficient, but sometimes a small skin sample is necessary to determine the exact type. You may be referred to a dermatologist (or rheumatologist if psoriatic arthritis is suspected. hOW is PsOriasis treateD? Topical treatments are tried first, including corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, Dithranol, retinoids, Calcineurin inhibitors and coal tar. You may also receive phototherapy, which involves exposing your skin to specific types of ultraviolet light. Severe cases may be treated with oral or injectable medications. PsOriasis suPPOrt the Psoriasis association: http://psoriasis-association. org.uk/ Email: mail@psoriasisassociation.org.uk Telephone: 08456 760076 (local rate) Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis alliance (PaPaa): www.papaa.org Email: info@papaa.org Tel: 01923 672837 9:30am - 4:30pm weekdays
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Home &&Interiors Home Interiors Eco Homes By Katherine Sorrell By Katherine Sorrell
Eco Homes
for older properties, as they Step Two – What absorb water forability older to properties, as they Two – Whathave the are itsStep weak vapourhave and release it. And, she water the ability to absorb are its weak points? adds, check your regularly vapour andloft release it. And, she It may points? already
adds, check your loft regularly for signs of condensation, It maywhat already be obvious condensation, andsigns smallofanimals. be obvious problems need what mould for mould and small animals. problems solving. Rattling,need Step Four - Windows solving. Rattling, Your windows draughty windows, Step Four - Windows can leak out a lot draughty gaps around thewindows,of heat,Your windows can are leak out a lot especially if they gaps around the edges of the front heat, glazed. especially if they old andofsingle Short of are edges of the front door, heat escaping and single glazed. Short of doubleold glazing, good draught door, heat escaping through the roof, double proofing is the glazing, answer. good Thosedraught through the roof, perhaps. For more proofing is the answer. DIY self-adhesive strips are Those perhaps. For more specifics, however, DIY self-adhesive strips only a temporary measure; for are however, it couldspecifics, be helpful only a temporary measure; for a longer-term solution you will it could be to commission a helpful need toa cut longer-term solution in a rebate and you will to commission a professional test for need to cut in aseals rebate and fit either compression professional air tightness and test for fitwindows) either compression seals (hinged or wipers air tightness and heat loss. Best done (hinged windows) or wipers (sashes). Alternatively, if you heatclear loss. Best done (sashes). Alternatively, if you on a cold, don’t open your windows onnight a cold, don’t openglazing your windows winter’s (soclear often, secondary will winter’s night (so often, improve secondary glazing will try to plan ahead), dramatically both air try to plan ahead), dramatically improve both it is non-invasive tightness and heat loss through air it is non-invasive tightness heat loss through and shouldn’t cost the glass. There and are plenty shouldn’t the glass. There are plenty a greatand deal more costof different options, including a great£300. deal more of different options, including than around that simply fix than around £300.clear panels clear panels that simply fix The results will frame with a The results will to the window to the window frame with a demonstrate exactly where How can you update your strip, which demonstrate exactly where slim magnetic How can you update youryou have slim magnetic strip, which the most serious property to keep you snug and easy to you have the most serious are unobtrusive property to keep you snugproblems, are unobtrusive and easy to helping you to target remove. Or there are two oldand cosy – without paying problems, helping you to target remove. Or there are two oldand cosy – without paying where they are fashioned methods: thick, lined hugehuge energy bills?bills? Is it Is it improvements improvements where they are fashioned methods: thick, lined energy most needed. curtains, hung close the wall most needed. even even possible? Well, yes. curtains, hungtoclose to the wall possible? Well, yes. so draughts can’t creep around A fewAsimple measures so draughts can’t creep around Step Three – The loft few simple measures Step Three – The loft the edges; or timber the edges; or shutters, timber shutters, there isthere no one-size– we –are wind wind Although Although is no one-sizewenot aretalking not talking which have been demonstrated which have been demonstrated fits-all fits-all solution, your loft willloft will turbines and solar panels solution, your turbines and solar panels to be even than than to bemore eveneffective more effective often be the top priority for eco– can–make an enormous often be the top priority for ecodoubledouble glazing.glazing. can make an enormous improvement. Marianne Suhr, Marianne Suhr, difference, says says Katherine difference, Katherinehistoricimprovement. buildings surveyor and and Step Five: historic buildings surveyor Step Doors Five: Doors Sorrell. Sorrell. co-author of Old of House Eco Eco Do your external doors fitdoors well fit well co-author Old House Do your external Handbook (Frances Lincoln, frames? If not, itIfcan Handbook (Frances Lincoln, in theirin their frames? not, it can Step Step One –One Get–toGet know laying laying have ahave to know £30), recommends negative impact impact on £30), recommends a negative on your your homehome 300mm of quiltofinsulation – but – but your home’s energyenergy efficiency. 300mm quilt insulation your home’s efficiency. What What is yourishome made made from? from? points points out that it is important to your home To adjust adjust out that it is important to make Tothem makeairtight, them airtight, How was originally built, and retain retain some form ventilation Howitwas it originally built, and as necessary for a good someofform of ventilation as necessary for afit,good fit, what changes, if any,ifhave space in order avoid what changes, any, have in the in the space in to order to avoidadd draught proofing (as for (as for add draught proofing been been mademade to it over years? condensation. There There is a range to itthe over the years? condensation. is a range windows) and cover windows) andkeyholes, cover keyholes, Getting to know what is going materials on offeron offer Getting to know what is goingof insulation of insulation materials letter slots catand flaps. letterand slots catYou flaps. You on inside and outside your four at varying prices,prices, but shebut says on inside and outside your four at varying she says might even pop a mightwant eventowant togood pop a good walls walls will make it easier to work that if that you can afford will make it easier to work if you can natural afford natural old ‘sausage dog’ along old ‘sausage dog’the along the out how such as sheep’s wool wool outyou howcan youeco-improve can eco-improvematerials, materials, such as sheep’s bottombottom edge, or hangora hang long, a long, edge, the property. or hemp, they tend be better the property. or hemp, theytotend to be better thick curtain from a from hinged rod. rod. thick curtain a hinged Page 54
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This year will be the start of an annual event at the Interior Needs showroom. We will take 2 days to clear out ex-display soft furnishings and blinds at silly prices, all at 50% off or more. We will dedicate 10% of all sales to charity. This year we have decided to dedicate our 10% to Cancer Research. We will combine this with supporting the Macmillan Coffee Morning Appeal by offering cake, coffee and tea throughout the two days, with all donations going to the Macmillan Appeal. We are a family run business and have unfortunately been effected recently with family members and work colleagues suffering with cancer related illnesses. So we thought it would be appropriate to dedicate our first yearsʼ event to supporting Cancer Research.
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Charity keen men should know about prostate cancer Local Gloucestershire charity, the Cotswolds Prostate Cancer Support Group, will be busy in October! The Group is volunteer-led by men who've all had prostate cancer, helped by a number of wives. Their aim is to give practical support to men who are diagnosed with the disease, and to their families, but also to raise awareness of prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and around 11,000 men die of it in the UK every year. Yet most men don't know much about it”, says chairman Roger Powell. Roger believes many lives could be saved if only the disease could be
detected earlier. In its early stages, prostate cancer generally produces no symptoms, but a measurement of the Prostate Specific Antigen in the blood (a PSA test) can be a good indicator of the health of a man's prostate gland, and may point the way towards the need for further investigation. “It's not widely known that men over 50 (those most at risk) can ask their GP for a PSA test, after discussing the pros and cons” says Roger. “It's sensible for men over 40, with a close relative with prostate cancer (brother or father, for instance) to ask for a test, as they're at higher risk. Men of African or Caribbean
background are at higher risk too.” To encourage as many men as possible who are at risk to get checked, the Cotswolds Group is organising a free public PSA blood test on Monday 19 October at the Wall's Club, Hammond Way, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3HG. “Just turn up between 6pm and 8.30pm; no need to book” adds Roger. “You'll be able to find out more about your prostate gland and the PSA test from an eminent Urology Consultant, and have a quick and easy blood test.” For more information visit www.cotswoldsprostatecancer.org
Little Pickles Perfect Play Area Little Pickles Playgroup is a community playgroup serving Newent and local areas providing early education for 2- 4 year olds. It was established in 1999 and is situated in the grounds of Picklenash School off Bradfords Lane. Many children have passed through our doors and needless to say the outdoor play area was in need of a 'face-lift', so during the summer holidays a very colourful 'safety surface' playground was laid down.
What a difference it has made - children love it as do staff! In January we introduced an innovative interactive online journal - 'Tapestry' whereby parents can access their child's learning. Parents can make observations instantaneously using a PC or phone app. Glebe School are now also using Tapestry. The system received positive feedback such as "its simple to use, lovely visual evidence” and “I feel I'm more involved in my child's day.” Our recent Ofsted Inspector comment was, "what a positive addition to your partnership with parents." Other Ofsted comments included "stimulating environment" and "children learn valuable skills that help in their preparation for school." Staff and committee were highly delighted that Little Pickles was rated 'good' in all areas.
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Leaf Litter by Pippa Greenwood
Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped with huge quantities of fallen leaves? Whether they come from trees in your own garden or from a neighbour, the deluge of leaves that falls in autumn is often enough to get level headed, treeloving gardeners eyeing up chainsaws! At this time of year most of us are feeling as if we are being buried alive by falling leaves. Yes, the vast majority of leaves that are dropping from our own and our neighbours’ trees are pretty enough, and for a while their bright reds, yellows and oranges look stunning both on and off the tree. The problem is that it seems as if there is a virtually endless supply of them and after that initial flurry of pretty colour, the positive feeling soon starts to diminish. Leaves that are allowed to build up in your garden can cause problems - on the lawn they smother the turf grasses, often causing patches of die back, largely due to lack of light and oxygen. If the crowns of Page 60
the less tough herbaceous perennials or alpines are covered in a soggy blanket of leaves, they too start to deteriorate. So, like it or not, you need to do something - and the sooner you get started the better! A spring-tined rake is perfect for raking leaves off the lawn, and can even work quite well on a gravel drive (provided you don’t rake too deeply and end up ploughing up the stones too!). If you have a lot of lawn or a lot of leaves (or worse still, a big lawn and lots of leaves too) then the easiest way to deal with them is to mow the lawn. Provided you keep the hopper or grass-collector on the mower, when you empty it out you’ll have a fantastic mix of grass clippings and chopped leaves. On beds and borders you’ll usually end up hand picking, or if time and energy is in short supply you could invest in a leaf vacuum or a leaf blower (and this can, of course, be used on most drives and paths, and lawns too). Great, so you spend a lot of time and effort collecting
up all these leaves. Then what? Don’t take them to the tip or make a bonfire: make leaf mould. It is as easy as anything and makes a fantastic soil mulch or conditioner…for free! Leaves are best rotted down on their own (they take longer to decompose than the rest of the stuff in your compost heap and need less air and warmth), so make yourself a simple and inexpensive leaf mould bin. Just drive four stakes into the ground to make the corners of a square, and then attach chicken mesh around the outside to make a cage. Stack the leaves in, tread or firm them, add some water if they are dry, then more water if the weather remains dry…and then leave them be. If you can chop larger or tougher leaves (like horse chestnut) up first, they’ll rot down much faster - either mow them with the lawnmower or ‘chop’ them with a sharp spade. It is worth avoiding very spiky leaves (the spines seem to withstand rotting and get you later!), and any that are very leathery and tough - mainly
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evergreens such as holly, laurel and camellia, or those from sycamore and plane. If you want to speed the process up you can add a leaf mould activator, which is available from garden centres. If space, time or money is short then you can also make leaf mould in a bin liner or other bag. Choose a good quality bin liner - not a really thin one - and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top and weigh it down with a brick. Bin liners full of leaves can be hidden anywhere that you have the space - perhaps behind the shed, garage or greenhouse. If you don’t like
the idea of black plastic, then there are now some lovely jute mesh bags which can be crammed full of leaves and act as a perfect container whilst the leaf mould is forming, but will eventually rot down and add to the useful material you produce. You can see these on my website www. pippagreenwood.com/ products. Whichever method you use you should have a useable product in 12-18 months, but leave it a bit longer and it will be even better! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for
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It’s so good to be back decorating cakes after a two-month break due to an eye problem. I am very pleased to report that I can now see very small detail again so can get back to sugar ice painting, tiny beads and stencil painting - wonderful! It’s quickly approaching that time of year for ghoulish and seasonal cake making (I don’t want to say the ‘C’ word yet – far too early!). If anybody would like to learn how to decorate Halloween cupcakes as pictured below, I can do one to one or small group workshops at my B&B in Blakeney. I know children enjoyed making these last year and even more delight was gained from eating them!
that it has to be a heavy fruit cake. You can satisfy your own taste buds with traditional fruit cake, but I have many essences and ideas that will tempt you to try something different. I am taking orders for Christmas (oops sorry!) cakes, large and small, from now onwards. The sooner you get in touch the better as it gives us time to discuss the design, colours and type of cake. I will also be able to hold workshops on Christmas cake making and decorating again. Marian Buckmaster; Forest of Dean www.occasionallyteaandplentyofcake.co.uk 07989575855 / 01594 516770
Christmas cakes are such fun to make! The imagination can run riot and there is also so much sparkly stuff and bling to use. Of course I have to make enough for quality control purposes - I can’t wait! I have been asked to make cupcakes for table centre displays in the past and I know of at least two that have been brought out for 3 years on the run. The lovely thing about making celebration cakes these days is that there is no hard law that dictates
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Book Launch of Oxenhall 1913-2013
Oxenhall 1913-2013, written by Oxenhall Parish History Group, is to be published in November. Most of Oxenhall, a rural parish situated between Newent and Dymock, belonged to the Onslow Estate until July 1913 when the farms, cottages and woods were sold. Tenants became owners and several of their descendants continue to live and work within the parish today. The book also looks at how Oxenhall changed over the centuries from 1066 leading to the creation of the Foley/ Onslow Estate. It examines
Oxenhall’s industrial past of mines, ironworks, brickmaking and waterworks, its continuing reliance on agriculture and forestry and how the building of the canal and railway drove change forward. The complex issues of why the estate had to be sold reflect what would happen to country estates nationally, particularly following World War 1. Sale particulars, maps, photographs and stories paint a picture of life in 1913 and illustrate the decades up to 2013. They show how farms have shrunk or expanded, new farms have been created and properties, particularly cottages, improved. Changes in livestock and crops, the disappearance of farm servants, fewer farm workers, more use of machinery and contractors and improved communications have revolutionised farming. Mixed farms, dairy herds and cider orchards are disappearing now. Yet many aspects of this rural community have not changed and the joy of living in such beautiful countryside delights residents in 2013 as it did a
century earlier, even though life was so very much harder. In 2012 the Oxenhall Parish History Group began a 3 year Heritage Lottery Funded project to mark the centenary of the 1913 sale. A DVD Oxenhall in Four Seasons showing a year in the life of the parish was recorded and an exhibition depicting the changes over the last century was mounted in July 2013. Many of the 900 visitors who attended the 5 day Exhibition expressed surprise at the amount of research carried out and the professional standard achieved in the displays. The Exhibition will be staged again and the Oxenhall Book launched in Newent’s Memorial Hall on Friday November 6th from 4 pm - 8 pm and on Saturday November 7th from 9am 6pm. After the launch the book will be on sale at Raft of Newent Market Square and at the All Seasons Deli, 10 Church Street, Newent and available by post from Mary Bowers, Tel: 01531820181, e-mail: marykbowers@btinternet.com
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Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging people to sign up in the next round of the Big Community Switch and save money on their energy bills. The county council is participating in the Big Community Switch to help people get cheaper gas and electricity by working together. The Big Community Switch is bulk buying fuel - if a large number of people want to change supplier together, they are likely to get a better deal than just one person shopping around and switching on their own. The more households that register their interest in switching, the more attractive it becomes for an energy supplier to offer a competitive price and the more likely consumers are to achieve significant savings. Members of Oxenhall History Group outside the George Hotel where part of the sale of the Onslow Estate took place in 1913.
OXENHALL 1913 - 2013 A century of change in a Gloucestershire village
Residents need to register their interest with the Big Community Switch by Monday 12th October at the latest. This can be done online at www.gloucestershire. gov.uk/bigcommunityswitch or by phoning the council on 01452 425757 between 8.30am and 5pm from Monday to Friday. By doing this, you are under no obligation to switch supplier. Cllr Mark Hawthorne, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, said: "Switching energy supplier is often the best way to save money on your bills.
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Look back into Oxenhall’s history - how it developed up to 1913. Then trace how the farms and cottages changed over the century
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What happened to this part of the Onslow Estate following its sale in 1913? Your second chance to see the Exhibition detailing the changes over 900 people visited in 2013.
"We are continuing to support this scheme as we know the process of switching can often put people off. This way all you need is a recent energy bill and the Big Community Switch will do the rest of the work and hopefully get you a better deal." Those interested in signing up only need to provide basic information at this stage such as name, address, contact details, an indication of their energy consumption and whether they wish to consider switching for both gas and electricity, or electricity only. It's a good idea to have a recent bill to hand as it makes registering easier and more accurate registration means a more accurate offer. Residents who have registered their interest will receive a personalised energy offer during October and November.
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Finance What are Your Options when You’re Struggling with Debt? By Ann Haldon Knowing how to deal with debt, and understanding the options available, can relieve some of the pressure when creditors are relentlessly pursuing you for money. A range of formal debt solutions exists in England and Wales that consolidate your debt down to a single monthly payment. Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) An IVA is legally binding and usually lasts for around five years. Your appointed IP will negotiate terms with all unsecured creditors, 75% of whom have to agree to the IVA before it can go ahead. Advantages • Interest and charges are frozen • Creditors cannot chase you for payment • No legal action can be taken against you • Once repaid, your remaining debts are written off Disadvantages • An IVA remains on your credit file for six years from its start date • Your job may be affected • If you miss payments, your creditors may enforce bankruptcy • Costs for an IVA can be high, often around £4,000, and form part of your monthly instalment Debt Relief Order (DRO) Debt Relief Orders are intended for people with minimal assets and a low income. They offer Page 68
relief from creditor pressure for a period of time, generally 12 months, and are negotiated on your behalf by a licensed IP. Advantages • You do not have to make any repayments to the debts included in the Debt Relief Order for a fixed period of time – usually one year • Your creditors cannot pursue you for debt during this time • All debts included in the DRO are written off if your circumstances have not improved at the end of the term Disadvantages • Interest and charges continue to be added • A Debt Relief Order remains on your credit file for six years • It may affect your job if you work in the legal or financial sectors, the police or prison service Debt Management Plan (DMP) A Debt Management Plan is not legally binding and involves paying back all of your debt, but over a longer period of time. None of the debt will be written off at the end of the term, and your DMP provider will deal with creditors on your behalf. Advantages • Your DMP provider will deal with creditors on your behalf • You are able to repay your debts in full, which may have less impact on your credit file • You make a single consolidated payment to cover the debts included in
the plan Disadvantages • Interest and charges may be added • It still has an effect on your credit file, even though you are not writing off any debt • If you don’t keep up repayments, you may be forced into bankruptcy Bankruptcy As a measure of last resort, bankruptcy writes off your debt and allows you to start again. It usually lasts for one year, after which time you will be discharged and can begin to rebuild your credit rating. Advantages • All debts are written off • There is no more creditor pressure • You can start afresh financially Disadvantages • You will lose your home and other assets • Your job may be affected • Bankruptcy will have a serious adverse effect on your credit file Factors including whether you have a regular income, your line of work, total level of debt and assets, all have an influence on which of these solutions would be most appropriate. https://www.gov.uk/options-forpaying-off-your-debts/individualvoluntary-arrangements http://www.stepchange.org/ Debtinformationandadvice/ Debtsolutions/Individualvoluntary arrangement.aspx
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Fancy Dress 1. In the film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, what did Michael and Elliott dress up the title character as at Halloween so they could sneak him out of their house? 2. For which film did Madonna earn a Guinness World Record for “most costume changes in a film”? 3. Set at a New Year’s masquerade ball, the song Masquerade features in which famous musical? 4. Who caused controversy in January 2005 by turning up to a party wearing an armband with a swastika on it? 5. Who dresses up as a woman to take on the role of Dame Edna Everage? 6. If you’re going to a fancy dress party dressed as Superman, what colour of pants should you wear on top of your tights? 7. In which William Shakespeare play does Viola disguise herself as a man and take on the name of Cesario? 8. In an episode of Only Fools And Horses called Heroes And Villains, who do Del and Rodney dress up as to attend a party, but when their van breaks down on the way, have to run the rest of the way and ended up scaring off thieves? 9. Which boxer was awarded the title of Britain’s best dressed man by the British Menswear Association in both 1991 and 1993? 10. Who did Daniel Hillard become when he dressed up as a woman? Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.
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You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.
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What's On in October Memory Café Fri 2nd October, 10.30am - 12 Noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road A place where any member of the public who feel that they, or a person they know have memory problems or related cognitive issues, can drop in without an appointment for a chat, exchange of experiences or to receive information. For further information contact Vanessa on 01531 821227. Photo Orienteering Saturday 3rd October, 10.00am 12 Noon, Gorsley Village Hall
This activity involves walking, mapreading and getting plenty of fresh air! Starting at Gorsley Village Hall, we supply a map of the roads, tracks and public footpaths around Gorsley. On the map there will be approximately 30 circles each identifying a distinct object. There will also be a sheet of 30 photographs of these objects. The idea is to locate as many of the circles as you can within a given time period and to match the photo with the appropriate circle. A great way to explore our village! Entry fees: £6 for Seniors; £2 for Juniors under 21 and students.More information can be found at the North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club’s website: www.ngoc.org. uk Organisers: Chris & Gill James: 01989 720122. Harvest Festival Sunday 4th October St. Peter’s Cliffords’ Mesne at 9.30am; Christ Church Gorsley at
11.00am followed by lunch Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or office@stmarysnewent.org. Flanders and Swann Revisited Friday 9th October, 7.30pm Cliffords Mesne Village Hall ...through the eyes of Sir John Betjeman. Presented by Michael Lunts, sponsored by Air in G. A nostalgic evening of musical comedy, featuring the songs of Flanders and Swann, perfectly complemented by the poetic wit of Sir John Betjeman. Tickets: £10; under 18s: £5; from Gareth (01531 821654) or Marian (01531 821542). Oxenhall Fringe Saturday 10th October, 7.00pm, Oxenhall Parish Hall Flanders and Swann Revisited in association with Air in G and the Rural Arts Council. Doors and bar open at 7.00pm, performance starts at 7.30pm. Food in the interval included in the ticket price Tickets: £12 from 01531 821354 or richard@hilters.com Gift Day Sunday 11th October, 8.45am & 10.15am Services, St. Mary’s Church Newent Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or office@stmarysnewent.org Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Monday 12th October, 10.30am 12 Noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Dial-A-Ride available Call Pam on 01531 821227. For further information please contact Jane Henderson on 08442253694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk Sing a New Song Tuesday 13th October, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church Newent Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or office@stmarysnewent.org
Jonny Coppin with Paul Burgess Friday 16th October, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church Dymock A fun and entertaining evening with a programme inspired by "The Dymock Poets" and friends. Tickets: Adults £12, Children £6. Available from Dymock Shop, St Mary's Church Dymock or 01531 890676. Tear Fund Coffee Morning Saturday 17th October, 10.00am - 12 Noon, St Mary’s Newent Church Rooms
Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or office@stmarysnewent.org Play-For-A-Day Saturday 17th October, 10.00am - 4pm, Newent Community Centre Newent Orchestra’s annual event for strings players of all abilities,. Open to non-members (£8). Conductor: Bill Anderton. For full information visit: www.newentorchestra.org Community Cinema - Family Film Saturday 17th October, Doors open at 6.00pm for 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Refreshments available. Free admission. For further details please contact Andrea Cox: andreaelizabethcox@tiscali.co.uk Quiz Night Saturday 17th October, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall £8 per head to include baked potatoes and fillings. Bring your own drinks. Booking essential for this popular event. Email penny@ rudford.net or call 01452 790831
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...events cont'd from p71 Renewal of Marriage Vows Service Sunday 18th October, 2.30pm St Mary’s Church Newent
Is this a special year for your marriage? Do you want to mark a particular anniversary? For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or office@stmarysnewent.org Newent Orchestra String Trio & Afternoon Tea Thursday 22nd October, 2pm, Sheppard House Onslow Road Newent Cost: £4. Transport can be provided. Please phone 01531 821227 and ask for Vanessa to book a place. Flicks in the Sticks Thursday 22nd October, 7.30 pm, Gorsley Village Hall ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ (PG). The running time of this film is 122 minutes, so there will not be an interval. Admission (at the door): Adults £4.50, Children (under 18) £2.50. Reservations cannot be taken but discounted tickets (Adults £4, Children £2) can be purchased in advance from Gorsley Post Office & Stores or from Tony Beckwith: 01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@gmail.com As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided). The doors will be open from 7.00pm for those that would like to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat before the film. Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 24th October, 2.30pm 4.30 pm, Glebe Chapel Page 72
Come and join us for crafts, games and music, and have lots of fun meeting new friends. Refreshments provided free. For more information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe on 01452 830203.
Hartpury Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Thursday 7.30pm at Hartpury Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Dyllis Cowen on 01452 700760 or email dylliscowen@outlook.com
Newent Town Council “The Listening Post” Wednesday 28th October, 5.30pm, Chill Out Zone, Broad Street, Newent If you have any concerns or questions for the Council in any area of its work, why not drop by and meet some of its members who will be pleased to listen to what you have to say. The Council looks forward to meeting with you and to hear your views on our town. Appointments are not necessary, however you can advise the Town Clerk beforehand on 01531 820638 or townclerk@ newenttowncouncil.gov.uk
Highnam Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Thursday 7.30pm at Highnam Parish Rooms. All Welcome! For more information call Dyllis Cowen on 01452 700760 or email thecowenfamily1@tiscali.co.uk
LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Ashleworth & Hasfield Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Janet Williams on 01452 700320 or email janet.williams1985@gmail.com Castle Tump Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday 7.30pm at Upleadon Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Jackie Bevan on 01531 820408. Community Coffee Morning Every Wednesday, 10.00am 11.00am, Chill Out Zone, 36 Broad Street, Newent Coffee & tea for 50p, cakes & biscuits, computers, free WiFi and pool table. Open to all. Run By Newent Initiative Trust. Dymock Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm at the Community Room, Western Way Flats. All Welcome! For more information call Janet Brookes on 01531 890557or email ian.brookes@virgin.net
Kilcot & Gorsley Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Gorsley Chapel. All Welcome! For more information call Daphne Toner on 01989 720671 or email daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk Mothers’ Union Monthly Meeting Tuesday 27th October, 2pm St Mary’s Church Rooms A talk on the Gideons. Tea, Biscuit and a chat. Open to all. For further information phone Margaret Highton 01531 820245. Newent Bridge Club Sixth Form Centre of Newent Community School We play duplicate bridge every Wednesday (6.45pm meet for 7pm start) and Friday (7pm meet for 7.15pm start). There is always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. Visitors are always welcome. Full details on our website www.bridgewebs.com/newent. Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4th Thurs of the month, 7.00 - 8.00 pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for many good causes. The branch is open to any person with a
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notion to make a difference, just turn up and take part. For further information contact: Richard Balding at secretary. newent.rbl@googlemail.com Newent & District Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm start, Red Lion, Market Square, Newent Visitors welcome, please contact secretary on 07794 644 380 or email rotary@newentbb.co.uk Newent Lakeside Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheppard House, off Onslow Road. All Welcome! For more information call Sandra Kemp on 01531 822041 or email sandrakemp@waitrose.com Newent Probus Club Tuesdays, Memorial Hall, Newent Newent Probus Club for retired men meets twice a month on Tuesdays at the Newent Memorial Hall. New members and visitors always welcome.
For further information contact Peter Hayes on 01531 821212. Rudford Highleadon & Churcham Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 4th Wednesday 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Margaret Bullock on 01452 750438. Staunton Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday 7.00 pm at Lounge in Johnstone Close, Corse. All Welcome! For more information call Barbara Bubb on 01452 840338 or email bubb3da@btinternet.com Tibberton & Taynton Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wednesday 7.30 pm at Taynton & Tibberton Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Patricia Rackliffe on 01452 790520 or email pmrackliff@hotmail.co.uk U3A Monthly Meeting Tuesday 20th October, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent
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"Sir Malcolm in Costume" by Malcolm J Watkins, BA AMA MIFA. Admission is £2 and refreshments are available. Limited parking is available by the Hall with additional spaces in the adjacent car park. If you are interested in joining U3A why not come to one of our monthly meetings and discuss your interests with one of us. U3A promotes learning for all retired or semi-retired people over 55 years of age. Members share interests and skills through participation in interest groups, of which we currently have 21. More information can be found on our website: www.u3asites.org.uk/newent. Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm Huntley Village Hall Watercolours, oils, pastels and silk painting are all enthusiastically undertaken by
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6am-10Am Mark Baker 10Am-2Pm Leon Oldman 2Pm-6pm Matt Healey 6pm-10pm 80’s Heaven Shaun Tilley
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...events cont'd from p73 complete novices to the more experienced amateur artists. For further information, please call Lyn on 01452 830694. “In Stitches” Saturday 10th & 24th October, 10am - 12 Noon, Glebe Chapel
Come along to this sewing group, where we enjoy each other's company and learn from each other. Bring your sewing project and machine along. Tea and coffee provided. For more information, contact Jacky on 01452 790632. Newent & District Camera Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm for 7.45pm start, Newent Library New Members welcome. For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com Newent Quilters Every second Thurs of the month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall New members always welcome. The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings vary from workshops, sewing evenings and guest speakers. We run sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and will have our next exhibition soon. There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com Fitness Newent Health Walk Walk round the Lake Thursday 1st , 15th, 29th October, 10.00 am, Meet at Chill Out Zone Page 74
Suitable for all abilities - you can walk for as long as suits you. We will finish at 11.00am for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245. Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thursday 7.30 - 8.30pm Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774. Newent Parkrun (FREE!) Every Saturday at 9am Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, Newent, GL18 1QF 5km run - it’s you against the clock! Simply Register at www.parkrun.org.uk/newent Newent Short Mat Bowling Club Every Sat 2pm-4pm, Newent Comprehensive School Gym New members are always welcome with bowls available Come along and give it a try! Call Barbara on 01531 820279. Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sun An informal friendly walking group. Walks may be full or half day and vary in distance between 4 and 10 miles, often with a picnic or pub break. For more information please telephone our Programme Secretary Alison Jones on 01531 820151.
Gardening Gorsley Garden Club Monday 19th October, 7.30pm Gorsley Village Hall Gardening for Bees - talk by Allan Wells. Visitors welcome, admission: £2. For further information contact Sheila 0on 1989 720221. Huntley Garden Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Huntley Village Hall Our programme consists mainly of talks on gardening subjects and visits to gardens. We are a friendly group and if you would like to see us, then why not pop
in? For further information contact Heather on 01452 830088. Newent Garden Club Thursday 15th October, 7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall "Looking forward to Winter, the garden in January" with Ross Barbour. Competitions: 1 Squash/ Collage of Autumn twigs & leaves. New members are very welcome. For further details please contact Betty on 01531 821399 or betty@woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk. Music Newent Classical Brass Saturday 31st Oct 12.15pm 1.45pm, Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. Contact Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra. org, or see website www. newentorchestra.org Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road For more information call Bill Anderton on 01531 821075 or email info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org “NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Friday 30th Oct, 3.00pm 4.30pm, St Bartholomew’s Activity Room This is a social occasion to listen to and chat about music. Relax in a comfy chair, listen to some wonderful music, express your views and enjoy! Lead by Bill Anderton, Leader of Newent Orchestra. Cost: £2. For more information call Ginny James on 015321 821904 or email: info@newentorchestra.org
LOCAL MARKETS Kempley Produce Market Saturday 10th October, 9.30 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Come and shop for local produce at good prices, including home-made bread, locally grown vegetables,
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chutneys, preserves, jam & cakes and lots more (produce seasonal). Enjoy a cup of fair trade tea/coffee with a slice of home-made cake, or chat over a brunch of bacon/ sausage butties with friends and neighbours in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. For more information visit: www.kempleymarket.com or contact Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email louise.earll@wyenet.co.uk Local & Fairtrade Market Saturday 17th October, 10.00am - 12 Noon, Cliffords Mesne Village Hall Tables £2. For further details call: 01531 820461.
or phone 01452 790831.
Morning Market and Apple Day Saturday 31st October, 10.00am - 12 Noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Celebrating our wonderful local produce! Stalls run by local people selling home produced goods and delicious brunch and refreshments. For details see www.rudford.net
useful numbers CHURCHES
St Mary’s Church Glebe Chapel Gorsley Baptist Chapel Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Newent United Reformed Church
01531 821641 01531 820265 01989 720312 01531 821647 01531 828444
DOCTORS & PHARMACY Newent Doctors Practice Day Lewis Pharmacy
01531 820689 01531 820443
HOSPITALS
Ross onWye Community Hospital 01989 562100 Tewkesbury Hospital 0300 421 6100 Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222
LIBRARIES
Newent Library
POST OFFICES
Newent Post Office Gorsley Post Office Higham Post Office Hartpury Post Office
TRAVEL
Bus Information Train Information
0845 2305420 01531 820326 01989 720 258 01452 522 912 01452 700 416 01452 418630 0845 748 4950
Newent & District Country Market Every Friday, 9.30am 11.00am, Newent Memorial Hall Locally produced fresh foods including cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys. Seasonal vegetables, eggs, cut flowers, plants and cards. Coffee and biscuits available. Newent Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays 10.30am - 2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.
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Glebe Primary School Picklenash Junior School Pauntley CE Primary School Newent Community School Little Pickles Playgroup
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Newent Town Council
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Update on Forest Policing by Inspector Steve Chester Although it has been a busy summer in the Forest of Dean, I am delighted that crime figures bucked the county and national trend and were down slightly in the three months of June, July and August 2015 compared with those for the same period the previous year; 654 compared with 666, a fall of 1.8%. Particularly pleasing is the reduction in burglary of 11%. We introduced our New Operating model in July of this year, designed to make the Constabulary more efficient while maintaining standards of service with fewer officers and PCSOs. The Forest staff have been centralised at Coleford Police Station which is now the central hub, where we are all based; officers and PCSOs then travel to their designated beats, or areas to patrol. Most have now been issued with mobile “phablet” devices that enable them to update incidents, record evidence and complete other “paperwork” without the need to return to a police station to work at a computer. This should mean they are able to spend time being visible to you, out and about. Speeding is something we receive a lot of complaints about across the whole of the Forest of Dean. We have consequently been concentrating on this; not only on catching offending motorists, but in educating them on the risks of excess speed, particularly in towns and villages. You may have noticed that we now advertise when the camera enforcement vans are likely to be in specific areas in the local press. We also have regular visits by traffic officers to specific “hotspots” as identified by the public and Forest officers have run several “Wheeled Respect” operations. These target stretches
of road in two or three areas, which are visited in one day to identify motoring offences and educate or prosecute drivers as appropriate. As with everything, prevention is better than cure, so our neighbourhood officers and PCSOs are visiting junior schools to educate children about road safety. In secondary schools, our aim is to make young, or prospective drivers aware of the dangers that face them and how horrendous the consequences of recklessness on the roads can be. There will be a “Drive for Life” event at Gloucestershire College at Five Acres this month aimed at students there, featuring presentations from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue, the Police and our Family Liaison Officers who assist the relatives of people who have lost their lives. I am sure this will have a big impact and hope it makes younger drivers, who are statistically far more likely to be involved in collisions, more aware of the perils of motoring. As part of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s priority of “older but not overlooked”, staff in the Forest of Dean Local Policing Area have been running an initiative called “Don’t be tricked”, aimed primarily at our senior citizens who are more likely to be victims of scams. Officers and PCSOs have been visiting care homes and day centres, presenting them with a short series of plays around crime prevention, internet and bank safety. Pupils from local schools have assisted with these plays and a number of key agencies have attended the events including health, social services, transport and neighbourhood watch. Although burglary offences have reduced, it is still a priority for
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