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The school holidays are now in full swing and amazingly (as I’m writing this) the weather is still pretty good! Quite often school holiday time is followed by a month of dreary downpours but as we have had a lovely summer so far, let’s hope it continues. There always seems so much I want to do this time of the year, so many lovely places to see in this country but I’m also wanting to be home in the garden as much as possible where there is always something to do. And I really love being out there. If you enjoy gardening but would like a break it might be worth a trip to Miserden Nursey where there is now a lovely café serving tea, coffee and cakes. Perfect mixture of garden interest and relaxation! We should all take time out to enjoy all these beautiful places we have around us, time to smell the roses as they say………
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The school holidays are now in full swing The Five Valleys Directory and amazingly (as I’m writing this) the Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the weather stillaccept pretty good! Quite publishers is cannot responsibility for loss,often damage orholiday omission caused in the printing school time by is error followed by a of an advert. All artwork is accepted on strict conmonth of dreary downpours but as we dition that permission has been given for use in this have had Adverts a lovely summeronso publication. are accepted the far, under-let’s standing that descriptions of goods and services are hope it continues. fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material There always seems so of much I want to do is forbidden without consent the publishers. The publishers cannot accept forplacthis time of the year, so responsibility many lovely views expressed by contributors, or for the accuraes see inmade thisbycountry but I’m also wantcy to of claims advertisers. ing to be home inCalne, the Wiltshire garden as much as Printed by: Jamprint, possible where there is always something to do. And I really love being out there. If The Five Valleys you enjoy gardening butDirectory would like a incorporating Cam Uley break it might be Dursley, worth a trip to & Miserden Nursey where there is now a lovely café Editor :Catherine Dixon serving tea, coffee and cakes. Perfect mixture of garden interest and relaxation! Contributors: We should all take time out to enjoy all these beautiful placesWelcome we have around us, Changes Warner of VM Organics time toZoe smell the roses as they say……… Enjoy the rest of the summer. E: Catherine@fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk Catherine
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Do you need help around your home? “Being local, I’m a very Handy Man!”
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Dursley Neighbourhood Policing Team Rednock Students Dursley Neighbourhood Policing Team have been teaching Year 9 Students at Rednock school the dangers of crossing the road. The students have been given lessons on what could potentially distract the driver or the students themselves. They were then given the opportunity to go out to the road side and use a speed gun to see for themselves the speed in which certain motorists can go.
Internet safety lesson All School within the Dursley Neighbourhood Policing Team Community have been given a lesson on internet safety.
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Since the cull first started in 2012, it has always been after the August bank holiday. For this reason, 'Badger Beacons' is being planned as a way for everyone to get involved and to raise awareness of this year's cull Of course, it won't be possible for everyone to build a physical beacon, but there are plenty of ways to join in with the spirit of the event, wherever you are in the country. This could involve holding a candlelit vigil with friends at the top of a hill, or simply shining a torch skywards! Then share your photos and videos on social media using the hashtag #BadgerBeacons. Even better, if you're able, why not live stream your video so even more people can join in.
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16 We offer the best quality veterinary care for your pet, without compromise. Ask a member of staff about our new Paws and Claws discount scheme
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Church Road, Cainscross Stroud, GL5 4JE 01453 752699 / 01452 505629
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Our live-in care agency, based in Gloucestershire, specialises in live-in carers for elderly people who can no longer manage alone but wish to stay in their own home. Their quality of life is enhanced when they have the right person alongside them providing support, dignity and peace of mind. All our carers benefit from Corinium Care’s award-winning training programme, an important part of which is training in dementia care. To request a brochure or speak to a member of our team, please call 01453 839290 or visit our website www.coriniumcare.com
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We are a small specialist agency committed to improving the lives of those needing care at home
We have an outstanding team of kind, skilled and empathetic carers providing anything from daytime visits to full personal and live-in care www.heartfeltcare.co.uk 01453 383005
Bosun Care ltd
Bosun Care is a CQC regulated care provider offering a range of tailored care options to meet the needs of our clients. We can provide as little as 1 hour of minimal support to 24/7 intensive support. What we can offer: • 24/7 care and support in your own home or in a home you can choose that we can provide from a selection available • Care and support for people with learning difficulties or learning disabilities • Advanced care and support in areas of mental health • Advanced care and support for people with Autism (ASD)
Please contact us if you would like to know more information and to arrange a free pre-assessment.
Tel: 01453 350654 Email: bosuncareltd@gmail.com www.bosuncare.co.uk
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DURSLEY FARMERS MARKET Dates for 2017: Saturdays 8th April
GREAT HOMEMADE FOOD–MADE EASY
Great tasting frozen ready meals delivered to your door. Over 100 meal choices in 2 sizes Free delivery – no minimum order Cool touch packaging straight from oven/microwave Selection of blended meals Free from options (Onions, Glutens, Dairy) We will deliver your groceries at the same time Our food tastes homemade because it is!
For a menu call 01295 680 999 Or email order@ofishial-foods.co.uk
13th May 10th June 8th July 12th August 9th September 14th October 11th November 9th December = Christmas Market
If anyone is interested, in running a stall please contact Rosie Coates at dursleyfarmersmarket@talktalk.net
Sugarswell Business Park, Shenington, Oxfordshire, OX15 6HW
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Ofishial Foods team with founder Dorothy first left
Ofishial Ofishial Foods Foods comes comes to to The The Five Five Valleys Valleys For many of the older generation living independently frozen ready meals delivered to the For many of the older generation living independently frozen ready meals delivered to the home are a convenient way of ensuring a varied diet of hot, nutritious and tasty meals. home are a convenient way of ensuring a varied diet of hot, nutritious and tasty meals. Ofishial Foods are a small family business located on a farm in the Cotswolds who make a Ofishial Foods are a small family business located on a farm in the Cotswolds who make a range of over 100 delicious meals which are frozen and delivered to customers homes every range of over 100 delicious meals which are frozen and delivered to customers homes every week. There is no delivery charge and no minimum order and every meal is packed into a week. There is no delivery charge and no minimum order and every meal is packed into a special “cool touch” tray which can be taken from the oven or microwave with bare hands, special “cool touch” tray which can be taken from the oven or microwave with bare hands, whilst the food inside is piping hot whilst the food inside is piping hot All meals are prepared in small batches by hand using traditional top of the stove methods All meals are prepared in small batches by hand using traditional top of the stove methods just as the founder, Dorothee did when she owned a restaurant. Only the best ingredients just as the founder, Dorothee did when she owned a restaurant. Only the best ingredients are used and Ofishial Foods never use processed or reformed meat. All meals are prepared are used and Ofishial Foods never use processed or reformed meat. All meals are prepared with great care and attention to detail. As Dorothee explains “Sometimes that little bit of with great care and attention to detail. As Dorothee explains “Sometimes that little bit of extra effort makes a huge difference. For example, our roast dinners are very popular and extra effort makes a huge difference. For example, our roast dinners are very popular and every time we make a roast dinner we make a proper traditional gravy with a stock base every time we make a roast dinner we make a proper traditional gravy with a stock base made from the meat in the roast – just as it should be! We just don’t take any short cuts” made from the meat in the roast – just as it should be! We just don’t take any short cuts” The range caters for all dietary needs including dairy free, allium free (onions, garlic, leeks The range caters for all dietary needs including dairy free, allium free (onions, garlic, leeks and chives) and gluten free. They also make a range of super tasty blended foods for and chives) and gluten free. They also make a range of super tasty blended foods for customers with eating or swallowing difficulties customers with eating or swallowing difficulties And food isn’t all they do, they will even bring your favourite household goods and And food isn’t all they do, they will even bring your favourite household goods and groceries. groceries. Ofishial Foods – Home Made Food Made Easy! Ofishial Foods – Home Made Food Made Easy!
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22 A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU IN DURSLEY LIBRARY Whats On ?? Tuesday 3rd October – Walking Festival Story time at 2 pm and 3.45 pm – All Welcome Walk organised in collaboration with the Dursley Walking Festival - Saturday 7th October. Come into the Library to get further information.
May Lane
Dursley GL11 4JH
Saturday 21st October Gaming Day – computer games, fantasy board games and much much more. Join in the fun.
Library TIMES OF OPENING Mon 9.30am-5pm Tues 9.30am-6.30pm Wed 9.30am-2pm Thurs 9.30am-5pm Fri 9.30am-6.30pm Sat 9.30am-4pm
During the October half term week (21st – 28th October) we will have a library bus for three days, it will go out to community groups with an artist called Megan Clarke Bagnall. Megan is a playful fun artist. Her project will go out to communities and collect info and bring them all back for a celebratory event in the library. Megan is an experienced practitioner who has worked with many community groups and libraries. Do you belong to, or help run, a group that may like to be involved in this project? If so, please contact Dursley Library with your details. In November we will be having a Human Library! Would you be interested in participating in this? Training will be given! REGULAR EVENTS Baby Bounce & Rhyme – every Thursday morning at 10.30 am (during term time) Story time – every Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm and 3.45 pm (during termtime) – with a craft activity to keep little hands busy. Our knit and knatter group is here every Wednesday at 10 am – come and join in – or donate some wool for their very special projects. Library Club is held the 2nd Monday of each month. Transport and a cup of tea is included, so if you (or someone you know) would like to come please get in touch with the Library staff. If you are housebound and would prefer it, we can arrange for one of our volunteers to visit you each month with a selection of books. Citizens Advice Bureau – sessions held here every Monday (10 – 1) and Friday (10-12). You can also make arrangements to see a Pensions Advisor by ringing 01453 488047. Come along and check out all the great things Dursley Library can offer you – INCLUDING FREE WI-FI, NEW RELEASE DVD MOVIES, AND BOOKS GALORE. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR !! FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE DURSLEY LIBRARY: 01453 543059
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STINCHCOMBE MANOR
‘Our home is your home’
We are a small family run Home set in the heart of the Cotswold’s. The Home is a grade 2 listed Manor house built 1836 .We have an excellent reputation for supporting individuals with the varying stages of dementia. The proprietors have over 25 years’ experience working in the care sector. We make a commitment to provide a home from home environment for as long as is required, to include day care, respite and long term residential and nursing care.
We are a 36 bedded home, with a popular “sunflower” cafe designed dining room, a drawing room overlooking the paddock and a themed garden room to provide appropriate stimulus, which leads out to the sensory garden, following through to the mature gardens. You can also take a stroll through the shopping area, down the promenade in the beach area, laundry, garden shed and more all of which are interactive areas providing continuous opportunities for stimulation, conversation and reminiscence. The home accepts each person as an individual with a holistic view of their care, with their needs and wishes upmost in all we aim to achieve. We aim to ensure that a person’s feelings and memories are paramount within the care we provide ensuring a person feels secure, happy and settled in their new surroundings.
Stinchcombe Manor offers a homely, stimulating environment, over two floors.
The Beeches is our End Of Life suite consisting of two beautifully decorated and furnished rooms in a quiet area within the home with its own access and a quiet seating area to support visitors. We ensure people in the last stages of their life spend their last precious days within a caring, calm and loving environment.
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Wet rooms throughout the home Parker bathroom for those relaxing times Sensory garden Garden room where we bring the outside to the inside for those rainy days Sunflower cafe for a personalised dining experience Drawing room for relaxation and entertaining We offer deluxe single or double rooms with en-suite Staff are trained to support those in all the stages of their dementia. Serene End Of Life suite Varied activity program open to all
Please contact Linda or Heather on 01453 549162
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2 24 Bristol Road, Falfield GL12 8DL
T: 01454 260502 • ACCOMMODATION • DINING • MEETINGS • WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS
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Friday 29th September Enjoy a 3 course meal and Steve Marks’ energetic show featuring all your favourite Presley classics! £32.50pp
WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Choose from 3 fragrant curries with rice
All our pizzas are freshly prepared daily
£9.95
Saturday 21st October A relaxed and fun day of wine tasting with the experts at Thirty Fifty. £89pp for wine tasting and lunch or £140 with dinner & an overnight stay.
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MURDER MYSTERY EVENING
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Our Live Music events in The Oldridge Bar at Kingshill House. These evenings are a great platform for local bands. With delicious, home-cooked suppers (main course and pudding £7 with a vegetarian option) and great music we can guarantee you a fantastic evening out. So start the weekend here! There’s no entry charge - but we do pass the hat round.
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Tetbury Classic Car Show – Sunday 3rd September 2017 The show started in 2012 as a spin-off from the Roses School in Stroud, supporting a children’s charity called “Allsorts.” Their web site http://allsortsglos.org.uk/ - details the support they provide to children with disabilities or additional needs, and to their families. Funds from our non-profit event also help Tetbury’s Sir William Romney’s School, who rent us their sports fields for the occasion. This year the show will be on Sunday September the third, with more than 700 classic vehicles, lots of interesting stands, displays, and new car franchises. Last year we distributed over £6,000 in funds, although our team remains small – there are just five of us in the core group. That’s because we also rely on the support of Tetbury Lion’s club and the Rotary Club of the South Cotswolds, to manage both the crowds and the traffic. More about us, the event and booking in your classic car on our web site, here: http://www.tetburyclassiccarshow.org/ We hope you can attend this year! Tetbury Classic Car Show Committee
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The Garden Café opens A brand new café has been launched in one of the magnificent historic glasshouse at The Nursery at Miserden. Boasting delicious coffee, tea and cakes, The Garden Café is open six days a week from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 5pm. The café is situated in one of the nursery’s period vineries and features beautiful walnut tables made from trees harvested from the Miserden estate. There is also an outdoor seating area where visitors can soak up the sun or take shade under parasols in this magical spot in the Cotswold Hills. The café is not only enjoyed by visitors to the nursery but is also a useful pit-stop for walkers and cyclists and visitors to the beautiful gardens of the Miserden estate. The Garden Cafe will soon be evolving its menu to reflect the changing seasons and in the cooler months, wood burning stoves will keep café visitors warm and toasty. Drawing in green-fingered gardeners from far and wide, visitors at Miserden Nursery in Stroud can now enjoy a leisurely pit-stop at the brand new café, boasting delicious coffee and plenty of cake. A joint venture for The Nursery at Miserden owners, Julie Dolphin and Steve Richardson, along with Nicholas Wills of the Miserden Estate, The Garden Café is housed within the grounds of the nursery in one of the elegant glasshouses, complete with rustic walnut tables grown and milled on the estate and surrounding by beautiful views of the Golden Valley. Offering both indoor and alfresco seating, The Garden Café will be serving up hot drinks and scrumptious homemade cakes from the nearby Lavender Bakehouse and will be open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Promising plans of an expansion this autumn, including a larger menu, visitors can enjoy a relaxed stroll around the nursery and garden before refuelling at the café. For more information, see The Garden Café.
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A Diet for Life! What we eat can affect how we feel “One man’s meat is another man’s poison” just about sums up this article, after all healthy eating is eating only the foods that you can digest and assimilate. Let it be as natural and nutritious as possible but let it be right for you or might make you ill. People who come to me for advice are often eating healthily yet still feel unwell. They may spend money on supplements and special diet books, and then only feel slightly better. Many are amazed at their improvement once problem foods are avoided.
struggle to cope and over time illness will set in due to inflammation, immune reactions and high histamine levels. Inflammation can occur in all parts of the body: the skin, lungs, sinuses, joints, arteries or nerves, not just in the digestive system. Sometimes, sadly, it can begin at a young age, with eczema, asthma, hay fever and other allergies, or later, when it’s equally sadly put down to ageing, with fluid retention, arthritis, high blood pressure, weight gain, persistent fatigue, poor memory etc.
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EVERYBODY’S GOT A BOOK IN THEM We all have stories to tell, the pity is that so many go unheard. We’ve printed books on local history, novels, illustrated children’s books, guides, and even personal books perfect for recording family stories for future generations. With modern printing methods we can print and produce as few or as many as you would like. We offer advice on how to prepare your book for print or we can design your book for you. We also offer advice on paper, the best binding technique and even marketing your book. But before we print anything we talk, so if you have a story to tell call David Pealing on 01452 416391 or email davidp@severnprint.co.uk and let’s make your book a reality. www.severnprint.co.uk
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2 40 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 FRI 4TH -SUN 6TH - Stroud Cats’ Protection League will run a stall at Gatcombe Horse Trials. Please support this worthy charity if you can. More details from www.stroud.cats.org.uk or call 01453 834209 if you can assist them in any way with volunteering. FRI 4TH - SUN 6TH - Cobalt are hosting The 2017 Vintage and Country Extravaganza from 10am -4pm. Please support this hard working charity if you can.Visit www.cobalthealth.co.uk for more information on this and many other future events planned. SAT 5TH - Gigg Mill, Nailsworth GL6 OJF opens again from 10am -12noon.Visit the historic mill and view the Weaving Shed. SAT 5TH - Dunkirk Mill Nailsworth GL5 5HH will open from 2-4pm for a chance to experience the power of the largest working water wheael in Gloucestershire. www.stroud-textile.org.uk has details. SUN 6TH - Dunkirk Mill opening again from 2-4pm. 01453 766540. THURS 10TH -Giffords Circus start their tour at Minchinhampton Common -running till Monday 21st August. There are various performance times with tickets available from 0845 459 7469 ranging in price from £15-£30 adults/£10-£20 children. SAT 12TH - Drop-in for a Coffee Morning and chat at the Church Hall, Holy Trinity, Slad from 10.30am -12noon. Also remember Sunday morning Services at 11am and occasional Evensong at 4pm at Holy Trinity. More details from 01453 757606. SUN 13TH - Cream Teas with Brass will take place this afternoon at Court Lodge, Church Road, Randwick. SUN 13TH - Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League propose to run a Stall at the Stonehouse Jolly, Stonehouse. This is a great fun packed day out for all the family with lots of stalls and sideshows. SAT 19TH - Gigg Mill GL6 OJF opens again from 10am -12noon with more details available from www. stroud-textile.org.uk Please be aware there are small charges payable at all mills visited. SAT 19TH - Dunkirk Mill opens from 2-4pm this afternoon. This mill also opens SUN 20TH again at the same times. 01453 766540. SAT 19TH -Bank Holiday Monday 28th August - Painswick Arts Festival runs with Anne Weare (Bookbinding) and Vicky Henzel (Ceramics) in Painswick Church Rooms (just near car park). Opening daily from 10am with free entry. More details if needed are available from 01285 760328 and there are many places nearby if refreshments are needed during your visit. SAT 26TH - Hawksbury Upton Village Fete is taking place today with many stalls on offer. Included are Five Valleys Cat Rescue, who could do with some help if possible please. Contact Tessa on 01452 770073 if you can help in anyway. Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League will be another charity who are running a stall at this Fete, which is one of the largest Village Fetes in the country. SUN 27TH - There will be Coffee Drop-In running from 10am -12noon at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill.
STROUD COMMUNITY NEWS SUN 27TH - St. Mary’s Mill, Chalford has a rare opening today with tours at 2, 3 and 4pm. Booking is needed on 01453 766273. SUN 27TH - Blue Orange Arts present ’The Secret Garden’ at Cotswold Playhouse with tickets priced at £12/£6 under 16’s. The performance starts at 2.30pm and tickets are available from the Box Office 0333 666 3366 or cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk/tickets MON 28TH - Bank Holiday Monday. Dunkirk Mill Nailsworth will open again from 2-4pm with more details www.stroud-textile.org.uk MON 28TH - Woodchester Mansion also opens today from 11am -5pm with guided tours at 11.45am and 2.30pm or explore by yourself. Admission is £8 adults/£7 concessions and children under 14 entry free. Tel 01453 861541 or visit www.woodchestermansion. org.uk SUN 3RD SEPTEMBER - Whiteway Fete will take place today with many stalls including Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League. There is always a lovely afternoon with refreshments on hand. TUES 5TH - Cainscross WI will meet again at 7.15pm at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross for a chance to Learn a new craft or two! New members/visitors very welcome and more details, if needed, from 01453 762812. Refreshments/raffle/sales table. WED 6TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society will meet from 7pm at the Town Hall, Nailsworth and will welcome Coral Gardiner and her demonstration called ’Nature’s Autumn Palette’. There is always refreshments, a raffle and sales table. THURS 7TH - U3A Stroud & District will meet again today at St. Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles at 2.30pm for a talk on ‘1607 The Great Severn Estuary Flood’ by Rose Hewlett. SAT 9TH - Another Coffee Morning will take place from 10.30am -12noon today at Holy Trinity Church, Slad. Drop in for coffee/chat. SAT 16TH - Gigg Mill, Nailsworth opens again from 10am -12noon. Followed again at 2-4pm by opening of Dunkirk Mill Centre. SUN 17TH - Dunkirk Mill also open today from 2-4pm. SAT 23RD - A soft pastel Workshop with celebrated artist and tutor Jan Whitton runs today from 10am -4pm with drinks provided. The venue is Kendrick Street Gallery, 20 Kendrick Street, Stroud and more details/booking available www. kendrickstgallery.co.uk or call in at the shop in the town. 01453 756936. All levels. TUES 3RD OCT - Cainscross WI will be in action again at St. Matthew’s Church Hall at 7.15pm for ‘All about Puppetry’ with Diana and Fred. New members/ visitors always welcome. Details may change, so please check before setting out! To list your events/activities for October/November 2017 please call Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.
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242 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 SUN 6TH - A Tea Dance will take place today for under the edge arts from 2.30- 4.30pm with ballroom, latin and social sequence dancing included and tickets priced at £5/£4.Venue is The Chipping Hall, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7AD. Online booking www.utea.org.uk or call 07791 323869. WED 9TH - Join a Summer Workshop Circus Skills Fun today at Chantry Centre & Lister Hall by World Jungle. Call 01453 542016 for more information on this event. THURS 10TH - There will be Afternoon Tea available this afternoon starting 2.30pm in Lower Cam Church with all proceeds to Church funds. SAT 12TH - Dursley Market Place will host its’ regular Market today with tea/coffee and homemade cakes in the Market House upstairs. SUN 13TH - 3C Community Church welcomes you to their Sunday Morning Service from 10.30am 12noon. Tea/coffee is served from 10am and again after the service. Contact 01453 546775. MON 14TH - Dursley & District Flower Society will meet again at Stinchcombe Village Hall, GL11 6AW with a talk by Bob Brown of Cotswold Garden Nursery. This event will include a Charity Tea with visitors welcome at £3 each. The fun starts at 1.45 for 2pm. WED 16TH - Castlegate WI will meet again today for a talk by Christine Carter on ’The Tallinding Project’. The meeting starts 9.45am in the Community Centre, Rednock Drive, Dursley with details available from Mrs Chappenden on 01453 548683. THURS 17TH - Get Cooking! A Summer Workshop by World Jungle today at Chantry Centre & Lister Hall. Call 01453 542016. FRI 18TH - Kingshill House Arts Centre, Dursley will run a Stained Glass Garden Flower class today, using the Tiffany technique. Class runs 10am -4pm with more details from 01453 549133. TUES 22ND - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society will meet again this evening at 7.30pm prompt for a talk by Dr. Wilson Wall on ‘British Native Orchids in the Wild and in the Garden’.Visitors or new members always welcome at St. John’s Church Hall, St. John’s Avenue Churchdown, GL3 2DA. Refreshments and raffle included. THURS 24TH - There will be a Soup Lunch available today in Cam Memorial Hall (Back Room) with proceeds to Church funds. The start time is 12.30pm with all welcome. THURS 24TH - Children’s Wildlife Sketching Workshop runs today from 10am -4pm at Kingshill House Arts Centre, Dursley for budding artists aged 7 -12 years. www.kingshillhouse.org.uk SAT 26TH - There will be an Organ Recital by Jonathan Hope of Gloucester at St. James Church & Parish Centre. Call 01453 549280 for more details or visit dursleyparishchurch.org.uk
DC&U COMMUNITY NEWS SAT 26TH - The Chantry Centre Garden Group hosts its Flower & Produce Show today with many classes, including children’s classes. MON 28TH - Summer Bank Holiday Monday is today. THURS 31ST - An NT Live performance of ‘Yerma’ starts 7pm tonight at The Electric Picture House, Wotton-under-Edge with more details from 01453 844601 or visit www.wottoncinema.com SAT 2ND SEPTEMBER - Coaley will hold their Produce Show today in the Village Hall from 2pm. THURS 7TH - Friends of Berkeley Castle will host Tea & Talk: Peerage Cases -Fitzhardinge vs. Berkeley by D. Smith, Archivist. Starts 2.30pm. Contact for more details 01453 810303. MON 11TH - Dursley & District Flower Society will meet today at 1.45 for 2pm at Stinchcombe Village Hall for a demonstration called ‘Floral Variations’ by Wendy Lawrence.Visitors welcome for £3. TUES 12TH - Dursley & Cam Society have a meeting proposed today on ‘The History of Aviation in Gloucestershire’ by Mr Barry Simon. More information on this from 01453 544771. www. dursleyglos.org.uk The Society’s Annual Publication ‘The Dursley Lantern’ is also available now from Dursley Heritage Centre in the town. TUES 12TH - Extend for You runs again today from 2 - 3.30pm at St. James Parish Centre, Dursley. More information on these classes available from Barbara Weldon on 01453 766421. WED 13TH - David Gilmour will be at The Electric Picture House, Wotton-under-Edge tonight at 8pm. More details from 01453 844601 or visit www.wottoncinema.com THURS 14TH - There will also be ‘Carmen’ today at The Electric Picture House with a performance starting at 7.30pm. WED 20TH - Castlegate WI will meet again today at 9.45am in the Community Centre, Rednock Drive, Dursley for their Members’ Day. More details on this, and the rest of their year’s programme, from Margaret Chappenden on 01453 548683. WED 20TH - Remember that Knit & Knatter runs today from 10am 12noon at Dursley Library, May Lane, Dursley. 01453 543059. TUES 26TH - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society will meet again tonight at 7.30pm in St. John’s Church Hall, Churchdown for a talk on ‘Pleurothallids’ by Mr Alan Welsh.Visitors or new members would be very welcome for a small charge and there is always refreshments and raffle on offer. Details may change, so please check before setting out! To list your events/activities for October/November 2017, please call Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.
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The Property Centre tackle the Cotswold Way Walk The Property Centre tackle the Cotswold Way Walk A team of 16 walkers from The Property Centre, recently voted the Best Estate Agent in Stroud by A team of 16 walkersAwards, from The Property recently voted100 thekm Best Agent inWay Stroud by the British Property took on the Centre, challenge of walking of Estate The Cotswold in June theraise British Property Awards, took on the challenge of walking 100 km of The Cotswold Way in June to money for local charity. to raise money for local charity.
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