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From the Editor Hello Reader, Summer is drawing to an end and the kids are back at school, however September doesn't relent with lots of events taking place throughout the month. Newent's 20th Onion Fayre has a special after party planned with 'The Beat' as the headline act. OnionEd has promised this to be an unmissable event. If you are into Heritage, it's your chance to visit some of the Forest's secret places that are not normally open to the public with the Heritage open days between the 10th and 13th September. The Speech House hosts a vintage show with a display of classic vehicles and machinery on Sunday 13th, followed by the Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon on the 27th. If you like model trains, you won't want to miss the Lydney Model Railway Show on the 26th and 27th September at the Dean Academy in Lydney. Lastly, best wishes to all the children starting their new school year - make it a good one! Vicky Muller

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

North Sea oil and gas reserves may be running dry, but for exactly 50 years they have been making an enormous contribution to our economy. For it was on 21st September 1965 that BP announced that its barge, Sea Gem, had made the first successful “spud”, or test drill, 40 miles off the Yorkshire coast. Sea Gem was one of a number of competing test rigs prospecting the North Sea at the time. Geologists had been certain for quite some years that the reserves were there, and in mind-boggling quantities. But it was only in 1964, when Britain joined the European Free Trade Association, that the North Sea was considered worth a really serious look because EFTA membership meant the end of the tax incentives that had propped up Britain’s not inconsiderable onshore oil industry. That’s right – Britain’s not inconsiderable onshore oil industry. Anglo-Iranian Oil (which eventually became part of BP) had been operating several wells in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire since the

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so armread yourself with knowledge to understand Please this carefully – I’m not saying you aremake, entitled, be the financial transaction Please readbiggest this carefully – I’m not Here sayingare youyou'll are entitled, the terms used. the key just that it iscommonly worth checking, as this is big money. The just it is worth checking, as this is bigto money. The sothat arm yourself with knowledge understand facts you’ll need to understand any average pay out is around £60/week. about That’s over average pay out is around £60/week. That’s over the terms commonly used. Here are the key £3,000/year. mortgage. £3,000/year. facts you’ll need to understand about any mortgage. If you’re not entitled taxinterest credits, decide now which a. Thenot Rate: Thisto is to the you now are charged, If you’re entitled tax credits, decide which other scheme works for you and it dictates you repay each other scheme worksthe foramount you

a. The Rate: This is the interest you are charged, month. This isitwhere everything is changing. If you’re eligible for and dictates the mortgages amount you repay each This is where everything is changing. Ifhave you’re eligible for b. Type: Most rate taxThe credits, you’re likely to be better off getting that. If not, month. taxreductions credits, you’re likely to be better off getting that. If not, forschemes the firsttotwo there are other look to at. five years. These b. The Type: Most mortgages there are other schemes to look at. have rate come in a few types. Fixes are where the rate is reductions for the first two to itfive Thesein locked in. Trackers are where canyears. only move This autumn, the new ‘tax-free childcare’ scheme launches This autumn, the new ‘tax-free childcare’ scheme launches come in a few types. Fixes are where the ratemany is and the current childcare vouchers scheme that lets relation to UK base rate moves. And variable and the current childcare vouchers scheme that lets manyin locked in. Trackers are where itincome can only move pay forwhere childcare from theirto pre-tax willbase close for rate, they tend move with UK pay for childcare from their pre-tax income will close for relation tocan UKSo base rateeligible moves. And variable new applicants. if you're for vouchers, but won't rates, but move at the lenders whim. new applicants. So also if you're eligible for vouchers, but won't rate, tend be for where the newthey scheme, gettoinmove quick. with UK base the deal: a short-term deal (eg, bec.forLength the newofscheme, get If in it's quick. rates, but can also move at the lenders whim. a- New 2yr fix), when does scheme: it end?If you're a single parent tax-free childcare c. Length ofchildcare the deal: If it's short-term - New tax-free scheme: Ifayou're a single deal parent(eg, d. Term: How long iswhere the entire who works, or a couple BOTH mortgage work, and you each a 2yr fix), when does it end? who works, or a couple where BOTH work, and you each borrowing length - for eg,every 25yrs, earn under £150,000, 80pand youwhen put in awill newit be d. Term: How long the 80p entire earn under £150,000, forisevery youmortgage put in a new fully repaid? childcare account, the government will add 20p on top childcare account, the government will addwhen 20p onwill topit be borrowing length -pay eg,for 25yrs, and which can be used Ofsted approved (or e. Penalties: Are to there any early-repayment which can be used to pay for Ofsted approved (or fully repaid? equivalent) childcare for under-12s. The maximum the penaltieschildcare if you try and pay itThe offmaximum or move,the before equivalent) for under-12s. e. Penalties: Are there any early-repayment Government will contribute is £2,000 per child per year. the deal ends? Government will contribute is £2,000 per child per year. penalties you try and off or move, f. Can youifoverpay? Arepay youitallowed to paybefore Mostdeal childminders, after-school clubs are Ofsted approved, the Most childminders, after-school clubs areThis Ofsted approved, more off ends? without any penalties? can be very asCan are many nannies. Are you allowed to pay f. you overpay? asuseful are many nannies. as it means you pay less interest over the - Current voucher scheme. Here you usually trade more offchildcare without anyclear penalties? This can betrade very - Current childcare voucher scheme. youmore usually mortgage terms and theHere debt quickly. in your pre-tax salary for vouchers. For example, a basicuseful as it means you pay less interest over the in g. your pre-tax salary for vouchers. For example, a basicYour loan-to-value (LTV):ofThe proportion rate taxpayer can swap £1,000 salary, which afteroftax rate taxpayer can swapand £1,000 of the salary, which afterquickly. tax mortgage terms clear debt more and National Insurance is only £700ish in your pay packet, and National Insurance is only £700ish inproportion your pay packet, g. Your loan-to-value (LTV): The for £1,000 in childcare vouchers. So you're up £300 of per for £1,000 in childcare vouchers. So you're up £300 per £1,000. £1,000.

your home's current value you are borrowing. eg, £20,000you deposit a £100,000 The amaximum can geton is £55/week per means year per parent, The maximum youcurrent can get is £55/week per year per parent, your you are borrowing. whichhome's would be a gain ofvalue £930 for a basic-rate taxpayer. you’re borrowing £80,000 – so it’s an 80% LTV. which would be a gain of £930 for a basic-rate taxpayer. eg, a £20,000 deposit on a £100,000 means Any parent can do this, even if their partner doesn't work, The lower the LTV,even the ifbetter deal you canwork, get. Any parent can do this, their partner doesn't you’re £80,000 so it’sdo, anbut 80% LTV. providedborrowing your employer offers it– (many many provided your employer offers it (many do, but many The lower LTV, better you get. don't). Yet ifthe you’re notthe up todeal this by thecan time the To help with this I’vesigned a totally free 60 page Firstdon't). Yet if you’re not signed up to this by the time the new scheme starts, you can’t do it after. So if it’s right for new scheme starts, you can’t booklet do it after.you So ifcan it’s right for Time Buyers mortgage youhelp – sort it soon. To this I’ve a totally free 60 page Firstyou – sort itwith soon. download from www.mse.me/FTB which takes

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you through everything in more detail. - Tax-free childcare vs childcare vouchers. If you're a couple download fromvswww.mse.me/FTB which - Tax-free childcare childcare vouchers. If you're atakes couple where only one works, the vouchers win hands down, as where only one works, the vouchers win detail. hands down, as you through everything in more Step 2. Deposit, deposit, deposit. Every 5% you won’t be eligible for the new scheme. Plus, if your you won’t be eligible for the new scheme. Plus, if your childcare costs are it's likely vouchers win- due the bigger deposit uplow, to the rate sotoato childcare are low, it's40% likelycuts vouchers win due the Step 2.costs Deposit, deposit, deposit. tax and National Insurance savings. more can have asavings. big impact. Every 5% taxlittle and National Insurance bigger deposit up to 40% cuts the rate - so a little can have a big impact. Yet formore the self-employed, those whose firms don’t offer Imagine you've a £150,000 home, and want a

Yet for the self-employed, those whose firms don’t offer the vouchers, or those with more than one child and high the vouchers, mortgage. or those withThat's more than one child and high £136,000 awins. 90.7% LTV, the top childcare costs, theanew schemehome, This is want just thea tip of Imagine you've and childcare costs, the new£150,000 scheme wins. This is just the tip of 2the year fix is 3.98%. Yet if you use £1,100 of iceberg mortgage. – full analysisThat's of which wins at LTV, the top £136,000 a 90.7% the iceberg to – full analysis of borrowing which wins atneeded, you'd savings reduce the 2mse.me/childcare. year fix is 3.98%. Yet if you use £1,100 of mse.me/childcare.

cross a threshold and be at just under 90%, savings to reduce the borrowing needed, you'd What about free2yr childcare for threeThis and would four year-olds? where thefree top fix is 2.69%. save What about childcare for three andunder four year-olds? cross a threshold and be at just 90%, over £700/year in mortgage payments alone. where the top 2yr is 2.69%.plans Thistowould save The Government havefix announced give working The Government have announced plans to give working over £700/year mortgage parents withsaving threein and four-year-olds 30 hours of free Of course for a depositpayments is often aalone.

parents with three and four-year-olds 30 hours of free childcare per week. If made law, pilot schemes will start in childcare per From week. autumn If made law, pilotalso schemes will start struggle. you’ll be given thein Sepcourse 2016, though there's whether it's Of forscepticism a scepticism deposit isabout often ayour Sep 2016, though there's about whether it'sfirst chance of asaving cash boost towards buying deliverable. struggle. From autumn you’ll also be given the deliverable. home if you save into a new type of Help to Buy

chance of a cash boost towards buying your first

ISA. Yet already for at least 38 weeks a year (each week of the if for you a new type of Help Buy Yethome already atsave least into weeks a year (each week to of the You can save up to38a£200 month and the school year), if you’ve threeevery or four-year-old, you’re school year), if you’ve a three or four-year-old, you’re ISA. entitled to 15 hours a week of free childcare. Families with Government will add 25% onchildcare. top (soFamilies £50 onwith entitled to 15 hours week of free You save upaalso to £200 every month and a lowcan income may also get free early education forthe two£200). You can save an additional £1,000 a low income maywill alsoadd get free early for twoGovernment on education topyou (socan £50 on year-olds. when you first open it,25% meaning save year-olds. £200). You can also save an additional £1,000 Contact your local council to check if your child qualifies at £1,200 in local the first month (that willchild have £300 Contact your council to check if your qualifies at (a goodyou place to start is gov.uk/find-free-early-education). If when first open it, meaning you can save (a added good place is gov.uk/find-free-early-education). If on to topstart of it). they do, in go to finder.familyandchildcaretrust.org for info on £1,200 first month (that will havefor £300 they do, go tothe finder.familyandchildcaretrust.org info on which childcare providers you can use under the scheme. added on top of it).need which childcare providers you can use under theto scheme. The minimum you to have saved getfree the You then liaise directly with the provider to get the You then liaise directly with the provider to get the free bonus is £1,600 (so a £400 bonus), and the childcare. childcare. The minimum you need to have saved to get the

maximum the Government will contribute is bonus is(so £1,600 (so afor £400 bonus), and the Is there help for paying summer schools? £3,000 that means you will have saved Is there help for paying for summerwill schools? maximum the Government contribute is £12,000). For full information see £3,000 will have If you’ve(so got that older means childrenyou and work, checksaved whether there www.mse.me/helptobuyisa. If you’ve got older children and work, check whether there £12,000). For full information see are any summer schools in your area that they can go to. are any summer schools in your area that they can go to. Some schools, community centres and youth groups have www.mse.me/helptobuyisa. Some schools, community centresto and youth groups have Step 3. Speedily compare benchmark your their own schemes. their own schemes. cheapest. It’s important to start to work out the

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exact cost you’re likely to pay as soonsoasif you pay for Most are Ofsted (or equivalent) registered, cheapest. It’s start toso work Most are Ofsted (orimportant equivalent)to registered, if youout paythe for them, you qualify for childcare tax credit or you can use them, youcost qualify for childcare credit or youas can use exact you’re likely totaxpay as soon childcare vouchers to pay for them. childcare vouchers to pay for them.

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Ingredients: THE BASE • 250g plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 140g butter, chilled and diced • 125g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten THE FILLING • 750g ricotta cheese • 225g caster sugar • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 3 medium eggs, beaten • 100ml soured cream • 1 tbsp cornflour • Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate

Makes 12 slices Ready in 1½ hours, plus chilling Page 18

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas Mark 4. Grease an 18cm x 28cm tray-bake tin and line the base with baking paper. 2. To make the base, sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir in the sugar. Reserve a third of the mixture and chill in the fridge. Stir the beaten egg into the rest of the mixture to make a crumbly dough. Spread into the base of the prepared tin and press down firmly in an even layer. 3. Bake the cheesecake base for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/ Fan 140C/ Gas Mark 3. 4. To make the filling, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon juice and zest in a bowl until creamy then gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the soured cream and cornflour and spread the mixture over the warm base. 5. Sprinkle the reserved fine crumble mixture over the top in an even layer. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool completely then chill for 2-3 hours. Slice into 12 bars and serve decorated with fresh mint sprigs.

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Biffa & FoDDC Litter Competition Winners

Newent Bridge Club

The competition asked entrants to design a poster to illustrate the problem of litter.

NEWENT CLUB EachBRIDGE Wednesday & Friday evening

One of the winning designs by Holly Clifford, Abby at Newent Community School  as We meet each Wednesday and Friday evening at Newent Community School. There is Walker, Tegan Smith, Isabelle Jones will now be used disabled access. • Friendly club with disabled access livery on Biffa’s street cleansing trucks which are used always daily by a team of operatives who are responsible for You don’t need a partner•onNew Fridays,members there is always someone nicewelcome on standby • Table money only £2, coffee & biscuit 50p keeping the Forest of Dean clean.  We are a friendly club, which positively welcomes new members • Annual bridge holiday, competitions, In the press release issued by Forest of Dean District Table money is only £2, and coffee and a biscuit costcharity 50p matches and events Council, Councillor Marrilyn Smart, Cabinet Member We organise an annual holiday No partner needed onandFridays as well as competitions, matches charity events • for the Environment, said: ‘The entries have been really  We have fun! Learn to play bridge & invest in your future! outstanding and we have been impressed by the level

Many bridge players are still playing in their of understanding that the children LEARN haveTOshown PLAY about the problems of littering. Litter harms Invest our wildlife and local 90s, and the brain exercise seems to be in your future! Many bridge players are still playing in their 90’s, and the brain exercise seems to be beneficial. environment but there is a high financial too. In total beneficial. There are bridge cruises and bridge There arecost cruises and bridge holidays which welcome couples and single people, is a useful social skill. it is estimated that 30 million tonnes of litter are collected holidays which Lessons start on 25th September 2015 at 7.30 pm, for 10 weeks. The costwelcome will be £50 percouples term, for two and terms. single Give us a from streets in England every year,ringcosting close to a £1 for more details, or look on our website. people - playing bridge is a useful social skill! billion to clear up. The more that we all do to eliminate Hylary 01452 790478 or Brian 01452 830476Lessons  hylary.kingham@btopenworld.com start on 25th Sept litter can only be good news for thetax payer.’ at 7.30pm for 10 weeks. Cost: £50 per term for two terms.

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We are a community radio fully run by volunteers who have a passion for radio and the community. Coleford Music Festival played host to a whole load of great local talent in August and Triangle Radio happened to be on hand to capture the event. Local artists such as Bob Smith and the Hickory Stick Boys played out from the main stage and the likes of Josh Hopkins and 15 year old Ellen Coombe played live in the studio and at buskers corner. We built a temporary studio in the town (Courtesy of the Town Council) and lined up a presenting team that carried out interviews and provided live content across the weekend. Huge thanks to the volunteers at Triangle that made our programming a success, comprising of a presenting team made up of Ryan Davies, Clive Southerton, Phil Meek, Amanda Cox and Ian Coe, and interviews and behind the scenes with Dan Green, Chris Arscott and Martin Harrison and the newest member of the team Matt Fraser jumping right in with a few quality interviews.

PROGRAMME Monday

08:00: Breakfast with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Forest Sport with Paul & the team 19:00: Q-Burn with Peter Anthony 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard (Rpt) 22:00: The Elbum Show with Phil Meek (Rpt) Tuesday 08:00: Breakfast with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dan 19:00: Manda’s C60 Mix Tape (rpt) 20:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk Show 21:00: Mostly Summer with Phil Meek Wednesday 08:00: Breakfast with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan

Joining Matt is Dave Jury. Both Matt and Dave are freshly trained and became part of the core volunteering team so welcome to those two and keep an ear out for their up and coming shows. In September we will be out and about at the Newent Onion Fayre on the 12th and we would really like you to pop along and say hello. If you are interested in joining or discussing more about Triangle Radio please get in touch by emailing Daren Green (Programme Controller) at daren@triangleradio.co.uk 'Forest Sport' 6pm every Monday Forest Sport is our flagship sports programme led ably by Paul Webb. Its aim is to inform, amuse and highlight local teams while not forgetting the wider sporting picture. The show is produced by Paul and the presenters are a diverse bunch consisting of rugby, football and cricket enthusiasts namely Tim Kennard, Chris Parsons, Roger Thorne and John

18:00: Soft Rock & Acoustic Sessions with Clive (rpt) 20:00: The Blues Hour 21:00: Blues Hour Xtra 22:00: Daren’s All 80’s Thursday 08:00: Breakfast with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk (rpt) 19:00: The Blues Hour (rpt) 20:00: Best of British Unsigned 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard 22:00: Q-Burn (Rpt) Friday 08:00: Breakfast with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 17:00: The Forest Weekly 19:00: *NEW* Friday Night Party with Dan Green 20:00: *NEW* It’s the Weekend with Ryan Davies 22:00: Global House Party

Barrett. The show also has a number of regular contributors, such as the one and only Lydney Cricket legend Andrew (Chunk) Davis, who add their own natural humour and great knowledge of their sports to proceedings. We are actively committed to featuring as many sports as possible and would welcome any clubs who want to get in touch whether it be sending in their results, plugging upcoming events or doing an interview. Everyone involved has played, officiated and watched sport and hopefully this passion and fun contributes to the listener’s enjoyment. Triangle Radio is available online at www.triangleradio.co.uk where you can stream or download our free app on google play store or via the Tune. Written by Daren Green (Programme Controller)

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Lovely Lawns by Pippa Greenwood Almost every garden has a lawn, and there is a lot you can do to keep it in good condition. Don’t wait until spring but get to work now with some autumn lawn care to keep your lawn looking healthy and green. Large weeds in small lawns are best removed by hand, perhaps using a sturdy old kitchen knife – perfect for removing dandelions, small clumps of daisies and other weeds missed by the mower. You should also take a look at the level of moss in the lawn: when green and luxuriant it can look quite attractive, but once it dies out the lawn will look really awful. On the whole, moss in lawns is encouraged by compaction, poor drainage of the soil and lawn surface and by excessive shading, perhaps by nearby trees or herbaceous plants in adjacent borders. It is worth doing anything you can to alleviate these problems, and for shading you should prune back shrubs which overhang the lawn or have trees professionally crown thinned or lifted, so that more light gets through to the lawn. Herbaceous plants are easily dealt with by using bamboo canes and string to ease them up and away from the grass. Compaction is relatively easy Page 22

to deal with, and in small areas where the problem is not too bad, you can use a normal garden fork. Drive this into the lawn every 10 – 15 cm (4 – 6 in) and ease it back and forth slightly to enlarge the holes created by the tines of the fork. This creates some drainage channels, which will also improve aeration. On very heavy sites or where compaction is bad, use a hollow tine aerator. These can be bought as attachments for some lawnmowers, or you can buy or hire a dedicated machine or piece of equipment. A hollow tine aerator removes cylinders of turf and the soil beneath, thus producing a better effect than using a garden fork. Once aerated, brush a sandy top dressing mixture into all the holes, using a mixture of sieved garden soil and horticultural sand, perhaps mixed with a small quantity of sieved leaf mould. The top dressing ensures that the holes are kept open to allow better drainage and aeration over a longer period.

before you attempt to rake it out. Raking out can be combined with scarifying, where you use a spring tined rake to aggressively rake the surface of the lawn, so that dead moss, thatch (the accumulated bits of dead grass and other lawn debris) and any other surface debris are removed. Once done, you will find that the lawn looks a lot worse than it did when you started, as it will look thinner and more moth-eaten. However, scarifying helps to ensure that the grasses receive plenty of air and allows for better re-growth; have faith, the situation will improve.

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Helping Earthquake Victims in Nepal The two powerful earthquakes that hit Nepal in recent months have wreaked wide-scale havoc on both social and economic fronts, leaving the country disillusioned. As a result of this we organised various fundraising initiatives both at the Woolaston Inn and with the 39 Signal Regiment (my previous workplace) in order to provide some relief to the victims of the earthquakes. A total of ÂŁ4420.00 (approx. NCR 660,000) was raised. The money was sent through remittance and then collected by me personally after I travelled to Nepal on the 7th of June. I found it very challenging to decide who to donate the relief funds to as so many lives and areas had been badly affected and everyone was looking for help. I needed to make an informed decision about where the money would reach the ones who needed it most. Facing time constraints and with only limited funds available, the conclusion was reached to donate the funds to the following beneficiaries: 1. BAISARI LANDSLIDE VICTIMS A small community consisting of 17 households was completely buried when a massive dry landslide fell from a vertical rock above. The landslide had also blocked the fast-flowing Kali Gandaki river for 16 hours which provoked the country to issue a red alert flood warning, affecting millions of people. Fortunately, no lives were lost; however, locals lost Page 24

everything they owned. Now they are living in temporary shelters on the riverbank, two miles downstream. Rs. 100,000 was given to these unfortunate people - your help is much appreciated!

2. DANDAKHARKA VILLAGE This was the highlight of my trip to Nepal! Dandakharka is a small village situated in the Solukhumbu district, about 280km North-East of Kathamandu. One of the remotest parts of this region is inhabited, mostly, by the Sherpas who were very badly affected by the second earthquake. Astonishingly they were left to deal with the crisis alone, without any help from the government, for 5 weeks. I was the first person to arrive in the village with a relief package - some people were even brought to tears when I handed them the relief

funds. I give my wholehearted thanks to Ankaji Sherpa who accompanied me to this remote place thinking that this community had a greater need for help than his own, even though he had been living in tents in Kathmandu with his wife and daughter since the first earthquake. Rs. 200,000 was distributed amongst the 30 households that form the community. It made my 2 day-journey through the most dangerous and rugged mountain terrains, both on road and by foot, most satisfying and worthwhile!

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consisting of ten families, suffered most from the disaster. They lost everything, including four heads of families (who were the sole breadwinners) and leaving behind incomplete families of small children and bereaved mothers. Due to their ethnicity, Thami do not receive wider community support. The remaining community members now live in shelters provided by the government, trying to hold together in these desperate times. I was very disappointed that I could not visit this community, because of roads being blocked off due to landslides and swollen rivers. Unfortunately, I also did not have enough remaining time to make the trip by foot. I decided to leave the majority of the relief funds (Rs. 330,000) to help this community acquire better shelters and to build a community hall. Mr Yam Kumar Shrestha, a good friend of mine and also a SSP (Senior Superintendent of Police), is currently overseeing this project from Kathmandu. This will take a few months to complete, after the monsoon has passed. 4. MRS BELKUMARI JUGJALI This was one of the rarer cases that was brought to my attention. Mrs Belkumari Jugjali sadly lost her husband Tirha, aged 38, as a consequence of the earthquake. Tirha was on a tree cutting leafy branches to feed the cattle when the earthquake struck. The tremor caused him to fall off the tree and to injure his neck. Unfortunately, the incident

happened in an area less affected by the earthquake which is the reason it went unnoticed. After five weeks in hospital Tirha passed away, leaving his young wife and three 3 young children behind. After the incident was verified by the village committee, Rs. 30,000 was donated to his bereaved family. THE NEED FOR CONTINUED HELP The scale of the devastation caused by the earthquakes was so widespread that although the infrastructure can be rebuilt, the damage caused to many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives may never be repaired. There are so many who still require help, including hundreds of orphaned children. Moreover there are also the dangers of long term psychological and mental health issues. The effect of the monsoon is sure to cause further disruption to the hills as the earth has been largely disturbed, with landslides, floods and avalanches having caused even more damage. There is a great need for continued aid! I cannot thank everyone

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Health Sitting Comfortably? It Could Be Killing You. By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting could significantly shorten your life. With employment and entertainment becoming ever more sedentary, sitting down for hours is the norm for many of us. But in the last decade, research has increasingly proved that prolonged sitting is a health risk in itself, regardless of how much or how little exercise we do, and can cause irreversible damage. Disturbing rEsEarch A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008 estimated that for every hour we sit watching TV after the age of 25, our life expectancy decreases by 21.8 minutes, while a 2012 study in the Lancet estimated that inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths. So how does sitting shorten life expectancy? Recent studies showed a 147% increase in the incidence of cardiovascular events (incidents causing heart muscle damage) and a 112% increase in diabetes risk amongst those spending longest sitting, Page 30

compared to those who sat least. Inactivity is known to increase breast and colon cancer risk too - and unsurprisingly, obesity. James Levine, Director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has said he believes sitting is more dangerous than smoking. “We are sitting ourselves to death.” We know prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density, and evidence now shows it reduces the action of enzymes that maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some experts have suggested the effects of prolonged sitting may partially resemble those of zero gravity, causing the accelerated ageing, bone and muscle loss that occurs in astronauts. Unfortunately, exercise sessions aren’t a “cure for too much sitting,” explains Professor Marc Hamilton, from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in Men’s Health. “The average person could never do enough to counteract the effect of hours and hours of chair time.” tackling thE ProblEm A moderately active lifestyle which includes housework, walking or gardening is ideal. Take regular active breaks from seated activities like reading and watching TV: mop the floor, take a quick walk, or do a few minutes of ‘step’ (an exercise step isn’t required. Stairs will

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre AS and A2 results Summer 2015

2015 has been another successful year for our Year 13 students with a 97% pass rate at A2 as well as success in the full range of other courses available at the school in the Sixth Form. We are very pleased with all our students performing well against targets based on their prior attainment at GCSE in both our traditional areas of Science and the Arts and courses such as BTEC Level 3 Food and Nutrition and Sport. Rebecca Dean is to be congratulated on her A*s in both Maths and Further Maths with an A on Physics and C in Chemistry at A2. Rebecca is going on to study at Bath University. Going onto Sheffield University, George Probert is to be congratulated on his A*s in English Literature and History and B in Government and Politics at A2. Other very successful A2 students include Jocelyn Saxelby with A*, A and B and Annabelle Hookway-Jones with two As and a B, both going on to study at Exeter University. Sophie Clifford achieved A* in Art and Design and a further A and B grade in Graphics and Drama. James Christie secured an A* in Maths alongside Bs in Further Maths and Physics and Pascal Neumann A* B B B (German, French, Gov & Politics, Psychology). As well as going on to University places with courses as diverse as Drama, Performing Arts, Law, Biological Sciences, Maths, Criminology, Automotive & Transport Design, Countryside Management & Conservation, Forensic Biology, Stonemasonry (Bath College) and Events Management, students have achieved a full range of destinations from the broad range of pathways, including entry to a range of apprenticeships in the NHS, Unilever, Dowty, Two Rivers Housing Association and Foundation course places at Art colleges and elsewhere. There have been some really great results at AS again this summer - with a further improvement on the pass rate at AS. Students worth a special mention are Tim Klee who achieved no fewer than five A grade passes in German, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry; Daniel Carpenter is to be congratulated also on achieving three As in Maths, Further Maths and Physics as well as James Summerfield for his As in French, Maths and Further Maths. Also special congratulations go to Frank Un who came to the school with very little English and has achieved grades A (Maths) B (Further Maths) and C in Physics.

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GCSE Results 2015 We are delighted for our Year 11 students who recently picked up a great set of GCSE results from Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre. We are delighted that the overwhelming majority achieved the grades they required to take the next step in their lives, whether that be doing A levels or vocational course with us at Newent, attending college, taking up an Apprenticeship or entering the world of work. We are delighted to report that, thanks to the dedication of our students and staff, the school is going from strength to strength with a very pleasing improvement on last year’s results, yet further sustaining high performance in Maths, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Fine Art, Business Studies, Child Development, French, Drama, Psychology and PE. Furthermore we are delighted with students’ outcomes from their wide range of starting points with 66% A*-C overall. To be congratulated are our 22 students who achieved at least 5 GCSE A or A* grades, the 50 students that achieved at least 5 B grades or better and the 141 who got at least 5 C grades.

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Home & Interiors A Stitch In Time While The Sun Shines By Katherine Sorrell tackle each area, and call in an expert if you lack the necessary equipment and skills.

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Maintaining the fabric of your house is a bit of a chore - but keep on top of it and you will reap the rewards, says Katherine Sorrell Keeping a regular eye on your property and repairing it when necessary – especially before winter – is an insurance policy against major problems. It will make life easier in the long run, save money and help maintain the value of your home. As Marianne Suhr, historic buildings surveyor and coauthor of Old House Handbook, says: ‘It really is a stitch in time. Buildings can quickly decline if they are not maintained properly. A missing roof tile can lead to water ingress, then dry rot, death watch beetle and even structural collapse.’ Start by finding out what your home is made of and how it is built, then identify areas of concern. Work out how to Page 34

Twice a year, use binoculars to check the condition of your roof and chimney. Look out for general damage, split lead work, loose mortar, missing, slipped or broken tiles or slates and anything else suspicious. From inside your loft, check for evidence of leaks, and examine supporting timbers for signs of deterioration. Brush moss growth off roofs, or fit copper growth inhibitors. Be very careful - it is often better to commission a professional to do roof work.

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Problems with gutters and downpipes cause damp patches, but are often easily remedied. Observe where water is going during heavy rainfall – is it flowing off the roof into the gutters, down the downpipes and into the drains? If not, perhaps leaves, moss or other debris have blocked your rainwater goods, or a joint has come apart, or water is gathering in one area. Patch or weld metal, replace damaged plastic sections and add extra brackets where there is sagging. Clear gutters, downpipes and drains regularly and redecorate metal rainwater goods when necessary.

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LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES Forest of Dean Walking for Health We offer 16 free, regular walks throughout the Forest of Dean. No need to book. They are suitable for all abilities and can range from just 10 minutes to up to an hour. All end at a café or similar so there’s a chance for refreshments and a chat. Full details on our website at www. walkingforhealth.org.uk/forest-deanwalking-for-health or phone Kim Spencer on 01594 562240. BREAM Bream Rugby Social Club High St, Bream, Lydney Tel: 01594 562320 Bream Sports Club High St, Bream, Lydney Tel: 01594 563094 Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir The choir practices every Monday and Friday evening at the West Dean Community Centre, Bream. New members always welcome. We offer enjoyable taster sessions free of charge. No auditions - just a friendly bunch of guys so join and enjoy their company and camaraderie. The choir sings at concerts to raise money for various charitable causes as well as at private functions. For more information call Eric Woods on 01594 836050. CINDERFORD Causeway Club Edge Hills Rd, Cinderford Tel: 01594 822039 Cinderford Band Contact: Ian Tomlins – Press Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Webmaster for the Cinderford Band Tel: 01452 723518 Cinderfordband03@aol.com www.cinderfordbrassband.co.uk Cinderford Bowling Club Steam Mills Recreation Ground, Cinderford, Gl14 3JD Tel.: 01594 542004 Cinderford Hanover Court Activities Cinderford Hanover Court,

Extra Care Flats, GL142 LQ We offer the following group activities: Every Tuesday: Songs of Praise, 3-4pm with a cup of tea; Wednesday,10.30-11.30am: Trevor Reynaert T’ai Chi - £3; Wednesday, 3-4pm: Quiet Corner Book Reading with Mary including the partially sighted - £3; Thursday, 11-12am: Extend Exercises with Sue; Last Friday of each month, 3-5pm: A social Musical Afternoon with singing, dancing, friendship, tea and raffle - £4, monies for a defribulator. Come and bring your friends. For more information contact Celia Large on 01594824276. Dean Photographic Club Sheltered Housing Scheme, Worcester Road, Cinderford New Members Welcomed. All ages, abilities and photographic interests.Tel: 01594 824944 or 07796318395. Miners Welfare Hall Wesley Rd, Cinderford Tel: 01594 823422 Soldiers & Sailors Club 1 Commercial St, Cinderford Tel: 01594 822142 YMCA High St, Cinderford Tel: 01594 823388 COALWAY Coalway Singers Practice every Monday 7.15pm 9pm, Pisgah Chapel in Coalway We welcome all ladies or girls aged 16 or over with an interest in music and singing. We are in the process of learning a new repertoire under the direction of our new musical director Sam Davis and pianist Joe Smith. Valerie Harris: 01594 832465 Eileen Avery: 01594 835977 Coalway Ladies Group Meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm, Pisgah Hall, Old Road, Coalway, GL16 7JT We have a varied programme of interesting speakers throughout the year. Ladies of 16years onward and visitors are always very welcome. For more information call Anne on 01594 834402. DRYBROOK The A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band Tel: 01594 543707 www.drybrookband.co.uk

Drybrook & District Ladies Choir Drybrook & District Ladies Choir practice every Wednesday in Drybrook Bandroom (7pm – 9pm) and welcome all ladies, or girls aged 16 or over, with an interest in music and the ability to sing in tune! Tel: 01594 542414 www.ddlc.org.uk Drybrook & District Male Voice Choir Tel: 01452 830492 Drybrook Memorial Hall & Social Club Drybrook Road, Drybrook Tel: 01594 543794 LITTLEDEAN Xerox Sports & Social Club Tel: 01594 846110 LYDNEY Forest of Dean U3A Every 3rd Thurs of the month, 1.40pm, Lydney Town Hall Painting, skittles, whist, photography, three walking groups, bridge, cribbage, French, art and crafts, trips, singing and luncheon club are just some of the voluntary activities offered during each month for the over 50s. Why not come and join our lively, friendly groups? Come along, listen to our guest speakers, and meet the people who run the groups. Annual membership is only £15. For more details visit: www.forestofdeanu3a.co.uk Lydney & Severnside Flower Club Meet on the second Monday of the month, 7.15pm at Lydney Town Hall Floral demonstrations at most meetings. Refreshments and raffle. Give yourself a treat! Visitors always welcome. Contact: 01594 860 578 Lydney Training Band We rehearse every Monday evening from 6.30 til 7.30pm at the Bandroom, Swan Road, Lydney GL15 5RU. Training is given by experienced and qualified teachers (DBS checked). All ages welcome including adults. £1 a week covers tuition and instrument. Come along and have a chat or ring Kerry Ford BMus on 01594 530886. The Senior Band rehearses on Fridays from 7.30 til 9.30pm. The Royal British Legion Clubs 3 Hill Street, Lydney Tel: 01594 842444

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Parkend Working Men’s Club Lion Row, Parkend, Lydney Tel: 01594 562566 Sports Clubs in Lydney Lydney Bowling Club Bathurst Park, Lydney Tel: 01594 842962 Lydney Cricket Club The Pavilion Recreation Ground, Swan Rd, Lydney Tel: 01594 842765 Lydney Golf Club Naas Lane (access off bypass), Lydney, GL15 4ES Tel: 01594 842775 Lydney Town A.F.C Recreation Ground, Swan Rd, Lydney Tel: 01594 844523 Lydney Rugby Football Club Regents Holme, Regent St, Lydney Tel: 01594 842479 Viney St. Swithins Sports & Social Club Recreation Ground, Viney Hill, Lydney, Tel: 01594 510658 Lydney Yacht Club The Old Shipyard House, Harbour Road, Lydney, GL15 4ER Tel: 01594 842573 MITCHELDEAN Forest of Dean Motorcycle Club Meet at least once a month on a Tuesday night, 12 Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DD Family oriented Club. Members enjoy all aspects of Motorcycles from Vintage to Modern and from Club Rallies to the Isle of Man TT. For more information contact Mike (Spike) Hook on 07815571350 or email: spikehook@3rossroad. freeserve.co.uk Mitcheldean Folk Club Every second Thursday of the month, 8pm, The White Horse in Mitcheldean NEWENT Newent Bridge Club In the Sixth Form Centre of Newent Community School We play duplicate bridge every Wednesday (1845 for 1900) and Friday (1900 for 1915). 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.

Lessons for beginners start on 25th September, please see our larger advert for more details. Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sunday. 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. NEWNHAM Clay Hill Potters Pottery Group in Newnham-OnSevern, www.clayhillpotters.co.uk Lions Club of Severn Dean 2 Whetstones, Newnham GL14 1BL Tel: 0845 833 5836 The Friendship Club Social club for over 50s which meets fortnightly in the Armoury Hall in Newnham during the afternoon. Opportunity for members to meet their friends for a chat and a cup of tea. There is usually also some entertainment which varies from fortnight to fortnight. Tel: 01594 516545 The Newnham Art Group Newnham Art Group meets every Tuesday in the Armoury Hall between 10am and 12 Noon with the exception of short breaks at Christmas and Easter and a longer recess in the Summer. Consisting of amateur artists who simply want to take time out on a regular basis to draw and paint and exchange tips, advice and ideas. £2 to cover room hire and refreshment costs. Tel: 01594 516450 or 01594 516007 Newnham Club Newnham Club is a social and sports club situated in a fine building in the centre of the village. In addition to the bar and a family friendly atmosphere it offers a number of activities including skittles, darts, snooker, pool, a garden with a barbecue and an area where you can watch televised sport. It also has a large function room with a bar that can cater for a wide range of events. Tel: 01594 516379 Newnham Garden Club Providing a forum for all species of gardener in Newnham and the surrounding area. The club meets on the third Monday of each month

at 7.30pm in the W.I. Hut in Dean Road (opposite Orchard Rise). The programme is varied and includes talks from specialists and professionals; summer trips to gardens; themed evenings and a Christmas Party. Indoor meetings include a bring and buy plant stall, a raffle, a monthly competition, refreshments and a chance to talk horticulture. Members range from beginners to professionals. Tel: 01595 823411 Newnham Players The group welcomes new members for all aspects of drama from acting and directing to make up and construction, costume skills, props, sound engineers, front of house, etc. For more details visit: www.newnhamonsevern.co.uk Newnham Youth Club For children from Year 7 and older. Meets at the Armoury Hall on Monday evenings during term time between 7pm and 8.30pm. Club is run by local volunteers and seen as a benefit for both the young people of the village and the wider community, providing a safe environment for young people to meet, socialise and engage in fun activities. New children and volunteers always welcome. Tel: 01594 516742 / 01594 516287 Pillowell Singers Practice Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at Pillowell Methodist Church New members welcome. Ladies with an interest in joining please ring 01594 562 485. WOOLASTON The Springfield Singers Secretary: Lesley Wreford Tel: 01594 529468 www.thespringfieldsingers.co.uk Forest voluntary Action Forum (FVAF) is the support agency for voluntary and community groups in the Forest of Dean. A data base of groups is kept, so if you are looking for an activity or club get in touch. We are also the local volunteer centre. Have a look at www.fvaf.org.uk email help4groups@fvaf.org.uk or phone 01594 822073.

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What‘s On in September Arts in the Marches Ongoing until Sunday 27th September, Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, GL15 6BU Diverse sculpture exhibition – pieces on display and for sale. Variety of media and styles. Small pieces from as little as £15. For more information visit: www.artsinthemarches.co.uk Toddler Tuesdays at Perrygrove Railway Open every Tuesday during term time, Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB Meet up with friends, have a picnic and enjoy unlimited train rides, treetop adventures and indoor and outdoor activities. The Diesel train will be running from 9.30am. Treasure hunts available. For more information visit: www.perrygrove.co.uk Steam Days Wednesday 2nd & 9th, Sunday 13th, Wednesday 16th & 23rd, Sunday 27th & Wednesday 30th Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET Ride behind one of the traditional steam locomotives travelling across the Dean Forest Railway, for your relaxation and enjoyment. For more information visit: www.deanforestrailway.co.uk Early Medieval Alliance beseiging the Castle Sat 5th & Sun 6th Sept, 11am 5pm, Caldicot Castle, Country Park, Church Road, Caldicot, NP26 4HU

Witness the Early Medieval Alliance bringing history to life in the stunning backdrop of Caldicot Castle. The EMA was created to promote safe, fun and competitive fighting across a range of weapons, styles and periods. Don’t miss out on this action packed historic weekend! Admission: Adults £5, Children £3.

set in the heart of the Wye Valley. Enter the competition on the day to win an overnight stay.

Helen Hooker & Forest Recorders Sat 5th September, 7.30pm, Parish Rooms, Highnam Community Centre, Newent Road, Highnam, Glos, GL2 8DG The concert features Helen Hooker, one of the country’s best recorder players. Helen is a full-time recorder professional, has visited Holland as a concerto soloist, and has performed at London’s Purcell Room. Her CD Helen and Friends has been critically acclaimed. Forest Recorders is a truly inspirational recorder ensemble, and uses the full range of recorders from the tiny sopranino to the mighty eight-foot subcontrabass. One of their number, Rosemary Robinson, is not only a fine recorder player, but is also a virtuoso player of the spinet, and will be heard as she plays solos, accompanies Helen, and even plays a small harpsichord concerto. Helen and Forest Recorders will entertain you with a variety of music by (among others) Lassus, Handel and Bach, as well as arrangements of folk tunes from around Europe and some jazz. As if that were not enough, there will also be a fun telling of a version of Cinderella. Tickets are £10.00. For further details or to find out how to buy tickets in advance, please contact Steve Marshall on 01452 831654 or steveandannmarshall @hotmail.com

Heritage Open Days Thursday 10th Friday 13th September, Various times & venues Get free access to places around the Forest that are usually closed to the public, enjoy great guided tours, interesting events and activities, and soak up local history and culture. For a list of all the events and walks and for further information visit: www. heritageopendays.org.uk Don’t miss out on this special chance to explore places you have never seen before.

Wedding Open Day Sunday 6th September, 11am 3pm, The Royal Lodge, Symonds Yat East, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6JL Come along to discover this stunning riverside wedding venue

St. Briavels Castle YHA Open Day Sunday 6th September, 1-4pm St Briavels Castle, St Briavels, Gloucestershire GL15 6RG A chance to visit this marvellous 12th Century Castle in the heart of the village.

Onion Fayre Sat 12th September, 10am - 5pm

Gloucestershire's largest free to enter one-day festival. Newent Onion Fayre is a street festival of food, drink, music and merriment which attracts almost 15,000 visitors every year. At the heart of the festival is the Onion Show which is unique in its status in the

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...events cont'd from p41 UK. The whole town becomes a party during what has become recognised as a celebration of the first day of harvest at the end of the summer. The fayre is celebrating 20 years this year. For further information visit: www.newentonionfayre.net Amateur Chamber Music Day With The Forest Flute Choir Sat 12th September, 10am - 5pm, Coleford Baptist Church, Newland Street, Coleford, GL168AN

Come and join us for an enjoyable day of chamber music. Players should be able to sight-read confidently and play to at least a grade 6 level. Music will be provided, though if you have some of your own, you are welcome to bring it. Groups will be assisted and coached by Fiona Crawley and Matt Mann. Please bring any larger flutes/piccolos and a music stand. We will try to hold an informal concert at the end of the day. Please bring a plate of food to share at lunchtime - all other refreshments will be provided (please inform us of any allergies though). Total cost for the day's playing: £20 waged, £10 unwaged, Forest Flute Choir members half price. For more information call Fiona Crawley on 01594 563079, email fiona. crawley@yahoo.co.uk or visit: www.forestflutechoir.co.uk Onionfest - The after party Saturday 12th September, 7pm Newent Lakeside Live bands: The Beat, Nizlopi and 3 Daft Monkeys. Lake laser light Page 42

show, licensed bar and fairground rides. Tickets: £20, under 14’s free (but must be accompanied by an adult, and pre-registered by email to onionfest@newentonionfayre.net quoting ticket number and adult's and child's name). Tickets available from Gooch Sports, Cobblers or www.newentonionfayre.net Senior Citizens Club Harvest Auction Saturday 12th September, 8pm Held at The Pavilion Heritage Open Weekend Saturday 12th & Sunday13th Sept St. Briavels Castle This is a special year for King John’s castle, as it is 800 years since Magna Carta. Stalls, enactments, archery and a great weekend to connect with history. Speech House Vintage Show Sunday 13th September, from 10am, The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, GL16 7EL A great day out for the whole family. Hosted by the Forest Vintage Vehicle and Machinery Club. Come along and look at our fantastic display of vintage vehicles and machinery, browse trade stalls and enjoy live music. There will be entertainment and activities for the little ones. Lots to see and lots to do! For more information visit: www.fvvmc.co.uk Swing Duo at the Old Station Tintern Sun 13th September, 2pm - 4pm, The Old Station, Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX Come along and enjoy some fantastic live music (Guitar and Trumpet). Children's activities available, free entry. 1960/70s Quiz Night Saturday 19th September, Newent Memorial Hall Come and roll back the years! The evening will include TV themes, adverts and music audio clips along with questions on sport, motoring, kids TV and news items of the era. This quiz was hugely successful in Mitcheldean earlier

this year, and will now give Newent the chance to re-live the days of MiniSkirts and Hula Hoops! DON’T miss this one, you will be amazed what you remember from those days! Team max 6 people, £5 per head. Bring your own bottle and snacks. There will be a prize for the winning team. All proceeds go to the Forest of Dean Muscular Dystrophy Group. Bookings only to Martin Whitehouse 07796 585255 or martinwhitehouse586@ btinternet.com Wye Valley Music Sat 19th September, 7.30pm St. Briavels Church Scott String Quartet concert performance. Steam Gala & Family Fun Day at Perrygrove Railway Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September, Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB Train service with up to 10 locomotives running on the railway with a combination of different train formations. Come along and see freight trains, traction engines and much more! Buy a drink from our bar in a converted VW camper van and enjoy food from our delicious BBQ. There will be face painting and treasure hunts for the children. Normal entry charges apply. For more information visit: www.perrygrove.co.uk Watercolour Workshop at Mariana-Art Gallery Monday 21st September, “Hedgerows & Gardens”, St. Briavels

For intermediate and advanced painters. Call 01594 530484 for more information and to book.

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Macmillan Worlds' Biggest Coffee Morning Friday 25th September, from 10am to 12 Noon Worcester Road, Hilldene Community Centre, Cinderford

Tea/coffee and cake (for all dietery needs). All welcome. Please support this very worthy cause. Lydney Model Railway Show Sat 26th, 11am - 5pm & Sun 27th Sept 10am - 4pm, The Dean Academy, Church Rd, Lydney, GL15 5DZ Adults: £5, Concessions: £4.50, Children under 16: £2.50, Family ticket (2 adults & 3 children): £12. Refreshments, free parking and wheelchair access. Come along and enjoy the show!

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The Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon Sun 27th September, The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, GL16 7EL Forest trails course without road crossings. Interesting hill challenges. This annual event is organised by The Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean and supported by the Forestry Commission. Proceeds are used to support charities, both locally and nationally. Deadline for entries is Sunday 13th September at midnight. The registration form can be found online. For more information call Race Director John Matthews on 01594 835264, email john@forestofdean-halfmarathon. co.uk or visit: www.forestofdeanhalfmarathon.co.uk/autumn

We offer locally farmed meat, local Cider and Perry, Coffee, locally made country wine & much more. Coleford Country Market Every Fri from 9.30am 12 Noon, beside the Clock Tower in Coleford; Every Sat from 10am - 12 Noon, in Mushet Walk, near the Co-op. We sell home-baked cakes and pastries, home-produced preserves and honey, handmade crafts, home grown seasonal fruit, as well as vegetables and plants. St. Briavels Farmers Market First Saturday of every month, 9.30am – 1.00pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels Produce, patisserie, fish, pies and more.

LOCAL MARKETS Buy Local Saturday 12th September, 11am to 4pm, Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney, GL15 6BU Buy local produce and tasty fresh food and drink at our regular market.

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Second round of small community grants open for applications

Voluntary and community groups across the district have been given a further opportunity to apply for a one off grant of up to £2000. There is a total sum of £5000 available from the Council to support local groups who can demonstrate how they work in partnership with others and how their goals will benefit the local community, as well as innovative ideas for building community capacity projects. Cllr Terry Hale, Cabinet Member for the Community said: "This is a further opportunity for local voluntary or community groups from across the district to apply for local funding. The funding provides a great chance for people to get together and work with their community to achieve things for themselves. So far this year 19 local community groups have been awarded a share of £14,800. We hope that more applications come in for this round of smaller grants so that more communities benefit from our District Council funding. We will be looking for more groups who can demonstrate a good sense of partnership working in their communities to achieve sustainable long lasting results for local people." All submitted applications will be rated against set criteria with grants being given to those who meet the criteria and show the best value for money. Application packs are available on our Community Grants website page. Alternatively you can contact the Community Engagement Team on 01594 810000 or email community.engagement@fdean.gov.uk The call for additional applications is open with immediate effect and will close once the remaining funds have been allocated. Page 44

Forest Leisure challenge embraces rugby festival fever Forest Leisure invites residents to take part in a rugby themed challenge for the chance to win fantastic prizes, as the nation prepares to celebrate a landmark year for the game. Forest Leisure is offering members and non-members the opportunity to join the one million participants taking part in ‘Festival of Rugby’ activities and celebrations in organised events across the UK. Getting involved couldn’t be easier, simply complete a ‘Rugby Challenge’ registration form and start to score points each time you attend a fitness suite session, take part in a fitness class or enjoy a swim at any of the Forest Leisure centres during September and October. The exciting challenge is open to all ages and with lots of fun activities on offer registered participants will soon see their points build up. The more points a person has the more chance there is to win a prize! Extra bonus points will be awarded to everyone taking part if the England, Wales or Scotland rugby teams win a match. The ‘Rugby Challenge’ will run from 1 September until 31 October. Participants are encouraged to share their workouts on facebook and twitter using the hashtags #FestivalofRugby2015 and #forestleisure and ‘check-in’ at every visit as part of the fun. For more information visit www.forestleisure. org.uk or pop in to your local Forest Leisure centre reception at Lydney, Coleford, Cinderford, Newent and Sedbury.

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CHURCHES Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 01594 832904 Cinderford Baptist Church 01594 822618 Coleford Baptist Church 01594 839377 Forest Church 01594 542232 Forest Gate Church 01594 544844 The Forest of Dean Community Church 01594 824076 Mount of Olives Elim Pentecostal Church 01594 837047 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 01531 821647 Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church 01594 833173 St. Ethelbert's Littledean 01594 822286 St. James Church (Bream) 01594 562985 St. John's Cinderford 01594 822286 Stroat Church 01594 529209 St. Stephens Church Cinderford 01594 822286 DOCTORS Blakeney Surgery Brunston Practice Coleford Health Centre Dockham Road Surgery Drs Andrew, Edwards, Hayes & Cleary Drybrook Surgery Forest Health Care Lydney Practice Mitcheldean Surgery Newnham Surgery Severnbank Surgery Wye Valley Practice, St. Briavels

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