Forest of Dean Magazine September'18

FOREST OF DEAN

YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE Free

September 2018

LOCAL EVENT Heritage Open Days DISCOVER Local Film & TV Settings CHARITY Cuppa & Cake for a Good Cause

Estuary Oils Your Leading Fuels & Lubricants Supplier

Estuary Oils

Andrew Mould Managing Director

Blueboy Carpets Ltd

Mob: 0788 7777 752 Email: andrew@estuaryoils.com

Web: www.estuaryoils.com CARPETS, RUGS, VINYL & WOOD FLOORING

at excellent prices

Estuary Oils Caldicot: 01291 422 656 Cardiff: 02920 887 973

YourForest Leadingof Fuels & Lubricants Dean: 01594 Supplier 825 130

Estuary Oils

Head Office:

01594 836926

Andrew Mould Unit 57D Symondscliffe Way Managing Director Severn Bridge Ind Est, Caldicot, NP26 5PW

www.blueboycarpetsltd.co.uk

Mob: 0788 7777 752 Email: andrew@estuaryoils.com Web: www.estuaryoils.com Head Office:

Unit 57D Symondscliffe Way

Caldicot: 01291 422 656 Cardiff: 02920 887 973 Forest of Dean: 01594 825 130

01594 516613

www.deanmowersltd.co.uk

All styles of curtains, blinds, pelmets etc. with a wide range of fabric, poles and accessories to choose from.

Or visit our shop & showroom in Chapel Hay Lane, Prospect House, Church Road, Churchdown, GL3 2ES

www.chosencurtains.co.uk sales@chosencurtains.co.uk

Do you need your lawnmower or other Do you need your lawnmower or other garden machinery serviced or repaired? garden machinery serviced or or repaired?

Do need Doyou you needyour yourlawnmower lawnmower Do you need your lawnmower orother other

Do you need your or other Contact yourlawnmower local specialists Contact your local specialists garden machinery serviced or repaired? garden machinery serviced or garden machinery serviced or repaired? garden machinery serviced or repaired?

Contact your local specialists Contact your local specialists Contact your local specialists Do you need your lawnmower or other Do you need your lawnmower or other Contact your local specialists CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, GL15 4EB Do you need your lawnmower or other CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, GL15 4EB garden machinery serviced or repaired?

01594 516613 garden machinery serviced or repaired? garden machinery or repaired?

01594serviced 516613

Proud stockist of:

DEANMOWERS DEANMOWERS

DEANMOWERS DEANMOWERS DEANMOWERS DEANMOWERS DEANMOWERS DEANMOWERS DEANMOWERS www.deanmowersltd.co.uk Contact your local specialists Contact your local specialists

CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GL15 CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, GL154EB 4EB Contact your local specialists GLOS, CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, GL15 4EB 01594 01594516613 516613 01594 516613 CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, GL15 4EB 01594 516613 CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, GL15 4EB 01594 516613

01594 516613

CENTRAL GARAGE, HIGH STREET BLAKENEY, GLOS, GL15 4EB 01594 516613

Proud stockist of:

Proud stockist of:

www.deanmowersltd.co.uk

www.deanmowersltd.co.uk

w w w. d e a n m o w e r s l t d . c o . u k

ww w w. aw nw m w e r s w w. d ed ae nw m o edro sa l tnd .of: c .l u Proud stockist w. e m oo w etk rd s l.tc d .o c. ou . uk k

Proud stockist of:

Proud stockist of: Proud

of:

w ww ww. w.d de ea an nm mo ow we errrss sllltttdd d..ccoo. .uukk w w w. d e a n m o w e

Proud stockist of:

2

stockist of: stockist Proud

Proud stockist of: Proud stockist of: Proud stockist of: Proud stockist of:

ULTRAFAST FULL FIBRE BROADBAND FOR RURAL BRITAIN Harvest the benefits of full fibre.

Find us gigaclear.com/harvest Call us 0370 224 0300

Coinros Park Nursery Ltd Quality plants at great prices!

The Most Thorough Cleaning Ever Seen, or it’s FREE!

Spring Flowering Bulbs now in stock

We Clean & Restore...

COLOURFUL PATIO CONTAINERS to brighten your garden.

• Carpets • Stone Floors • Vinyl Floors • Leather • Upholstery

FRUIT TREES, SOFT FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, AUTUMN FLOWERING SHRUBS Large range of CERAMIC POTS, GARDEN ORNAMENTS Follow us on & SOLAR LIGHTS Facebook.

Tanya and Billy Russell owners of Billy Russell Floor Care

www.billyrussellfloorcare.co.uk

New Office, Old Park, Lydney, Glos, GL15 6BU (Behind Taurus Crafts) Tel. 01594 840447

Call today to book your free quotation

01594 782016

Trained and approved by:

PUZZLE ANSWERS SUDOKU (p. 12)

MAY MOD NAY NOD YAM YON 4 Letters DAMN MANY

MAYO MOAN MYNA 5 Letters NOMAD 6 Letters DYNAMO

(p. 8)

QUIZ (p. 12) (1) Orville and Wilbur, (2) KLM (3) The Moon, (4) Chuck Yeagar (5) Air Force Two (6) New York City and Paris (7) Spruce Goose (8) Denmark, (9) (a) Hong Kong (10) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

4

PICTOGRAMS (p. 12) 1. Pick up the pieces 2. Maid of honour 3. The elephant in the room WORDWHEEL (p. 12) DESPATCH

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE (p. 13) 1. Finger Missing 2. Blanket Colour 3. Watch gone 4. Pink jumper pattern 5. Backpack bottom 6. Teeth 7. Headphones 8. T-shirt picture 9. Rucksack Pocket 10. Hat

3 Letters ADO AND ANY DAM DAY DON MAD MAN

Coffee, cake and good causes Well, it's been 6 months now since I went from working part-time to full-time at the magazine and I thoroughly enjoy it. It’s been great having an increased income each month, although with a teenager in the house as soon as it comes in in one hand it quickly goes out in the other.

Working full-time, running a house and making sure my son is on top of his schoolwork has proved to be quite tricky at times! However, not being around as much has helped my son become more independent and giving him a list of jobs to do when he gets in from school has worked a treat. I’ve even had my tea cooked a few times! Makes a change from good old mum doing it all the time. Long may it continue!

I find getting up half an hour earlier in the morning has helped me be more organised as when I get back in the evening all I want

to do is sit down with a nice cup of tea (and perhaps a biscuit or two!) and relax.

Staying on the topic of hot drinks and sweet treats, The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is coming up at the end of this month. The annual event raises vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and there's still time if you wish to get involved - see page 15.

And if you're looking for a way to burn the calories you gained from eating all the cake, then why not take the family out for the day to explore some local film sets? Whether you are a Star Wars or a Dr Who fan, there are some great places for you to discover (p. 11).

Sarah Dingwall

CONTACT US If you are a resident or want to contact us about what's included in the magazine call Anne on 01242 388 366 or email office@glosdirectories.co.uk If you are an advertiser with us now, or would like details about advertising, call Sarah on 01242 388 367 or email sarah@glosdirectories.co.uk

This month's front cover image shows Star Wars characters riding the Severn Bore and was kindly provided by Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism.

Page 5

Short Story

The Best-Dressed Window Cleaners in Town

By Jackie Brewster “Look lively,” Dave whispered to Barry as he climbed off the last rung of the ladder, “here comes trouble.”

“Hey, you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”

“Posh cars?” Barry scratched his head.

“I wasn’t looking.”

“It’s our Annual General Meeting,” Mr Byard explained. “We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in reception.”

“Business must be booming,” Dave said.

Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.

“It does have the potential to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced. “And that’s the problem.”

“Everything alright with the windows, sir?” he asked. “Pigeons have been busy.”

“Anything we can help with?”

Dave said, folding up his chamois.

“Certainly.” Mr Byard seemed flustered.

“Great job.”

“It’s a little awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”

“That’s because we’re the best window cleaners for miles,” Barry smiled. “We’ve done all your office windows, and now we’re going round the front to give your reception a good going over.”

“Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.”

“Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them reception windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.”

Barry nodded in emphatic agreement.

“I don’t suppose you noticed,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.”

“I didn’t spot that,” Dave said.

6

“Did you Barry?”

It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent.

“Mary in Marketing noticed you’re both wearing Burn-Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main competitors,” Mr Byard stuttered.

There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn-Sure were bitter rivals in the luxury sportswear industry.

“Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry. “We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt over his head.

“Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath.

“That’s actually worse!”

“Mine’s an extra-large.”

“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”

The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.

Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”

“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that Burn-Sure rubbish.”

“I have a solution.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window. “Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.”

He turned back to Dave and Barry.

“Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?”

“Window cleaning’s a dirty business.”

Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.”

“Good point.” Mr Byard’s exasperation was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.”

“Only if you’re sure?” Dave said.

Estuary Oils Your Leading Fuels & Lubricants Supplier

“It’s an honour to wear it, sir.” Barry bowed as though he’d just been given a medal.

“You’re welcome,” Mr Byard nodded.

“I really must be going, can’t keep the shareholders waiting.”

The men waited until he’d disappeared back inside the building.

“You were right, that worked like a charm,” Barry laughed. “This top is worth a few bob.”

“Remember to wear it next time we clean Burn-Sure’s windows,” Dave chuckled. “I’ve never had to pay for my sweatshirts once.”

Estuary

Your Local Independent Family Oil Company

Oils www.estuaryoils.com enquiries@estuaryoils.com

Caldicot: 01291 422 656 Cardiff: 02920 887 973 Forest of Dean: 01594 825 130 Emergency Telephone Numbers: Andrew 07887 777 752 / David 07976 091 307

Page 7

House in Newent, as part of the Newent Community and Wildlife Day.

70 years old and looking good!

Drybrook and District Male Voice Choir is celebrating its 70th year with a new look.

After a successful recruitment drive earlier in the year, the choir has started to grow once again.

Last year, the choir performed at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, for the first time alongside the Monmouth Male Voice Choir, the Monmouth School for Girls and a full orchestra. The event was popular and gave the choir a great confidence boost.

The choir’s concert season this year has focused on building and strengthening links to the local community. They have performed during the Forest Activities Festival, at the Speech House and at the Drybrook Methodist Church. Their most recent performance was held in the unusual space under the Market

Keen to keep this momentum going, the choir is revamping its look. “The tradition of male voice singing here in the forest is about the quality of the music making, and that’s what we’re focussing on. But, at the same time, we have to stay fresh and keep moving in the age of social media,” said Pete Alan, the Musical Director of the choir.

Mike Salmon, the vice chair of the choir, said, “We’re all working hard towards the big 70th Anniversary Concert on 8th September and we’re thrilled to be singing alongside the talented players of the Cinderford Academy Band.” The concert will take place at the Cinderford Baptist Church at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Treasurer Charles Taylor: 07989 331 189, charlestaylor2405@gmail.com.

The choir practices at 7.30pm on a Wednesday evening at the Drybrook Choir Room on Hawthorns Road (GL17 9BU). New members are always welcome - previous choral experience and the ability to read music are not necessary. The repertoire consists of a mix of traditional male voice pieces and newer songs which makes both practice nights and concerts more interesting. If you would like to join or find out more, please call 01594 836400.

MAO D N Y

3 Lette ADO AND You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the ANY letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns DAM DAY are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a DON normal everyday word.

MAD 3 letters: 14 4 letters: 5 5 letters: 1 6 letters: 1 MAN 8

Answers: p. 4

OPEN DAY OPEN DAY COME AND SEE US AT WORK

NEWENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE

OPEN DAYS 10.00am until 12.00 Tuesday 2nd October 2018 Judged NEWENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND SIXTH2018 FORM CENTRE Thursday 4th October ‘GOOD’

COME AND SEE US AT WORK OPEN EVENING OPEN DAYS 6.00pmuntil until12.00 8.30pm 10.00am nd th October 2018 Thursday Tuesday 2 4October 2018 Thursday 4th October 2018

by Ofsted 2018

Striving fo

Excellenc Judged ‘GOOD’

by Ofsted 2018

OPEN EVENING Mr Alan Johnson, Principal Watery Lane, Newent,until Gloucestershire GL18 1QF Tel: 01531 820550 Striving for 6.00pm 8.30pm Email: admin@newent.gloucs.sch.uk | Web: @newentschool th www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk | Twitter:Excellence Thursday 4 October 2018

Mr Alan Johnson, Principal Watery Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire GL18 1QF Tel: 01531 820550 Email: admin@newent.gloucs.sch.uk | Web: www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk | Twitter: @newentschool

Page 9

Blueboy Carpets Ltd

No.1 for Quality & Price 01594 836926

Large selection of

CARPETS, RUGS, VINYL & WOOD FLOORING

Design, construction and maintenance to enhance your external spaces, with over 30 years experience on domestic, local authority and commercial projects.

Design, construction and maintenance Design, construction and maintenance to enhance your Design, construction and maintenance to enhance your external with over 30 years experience domestic, to spaces, enhance external spaces,on external spaces, withyour over 30 years experience onwith domestic, For a free quote please contact us. local authority and projects. over 30 years on domestic, local authorityexperience and commercial commercial projects.

at excellent prices

localconstruction authority commercial projects.

Design, Design, construction andand maintenance and maintenance to enhance to enhance your your Forwith a free quote please contact external external spaces, spaces, overwith 30 years over 30 experience years experience onus. domestic, on domestic, www.greenmoonlandscapes.com local authority local authority and commercial and commercial projects.projects. www.greenmoonlandscapes.com

OPEN Mon - Sat

9am - 5.30pm

greenmoon.landscapes@gmail.com www.greenmoonlandscapes.com www.greenmoonlandscapes.com greenmoon.landscapes@gmail.com For a free For quote a free please quotecontact pleaseus. contact us. greenmoon.landscapes@gmail.com

FAST, FRIENDLY & EFFICIENT SERVICE

greenmoon.landscapes@gmail.com

www.greenmoonlandscapes.com www.greenmoonlandscapes.com tel:tel: 01594 542253 01594 542253 greenmoon.landscapes@gmail.com greenmoon.landscapes@gmail.com

tel: 01594 mob: 07462 07462 542253 322852 mob: 322852

Established over 25 years

tel: tel: 542253 01594 542253 mob:01594 07462 322852 mob: 07462 mob: 322852 07462 322852

atblueboycarpets@aol.com

www.blueboycarpetsltd.co.uk

11 Pyart Court, Coleford, Glos, GL16 8RG

10% DISC OUNT WITH THIS ADVERT

from

10

£26.25 + VAT

£94.68 + VAT

from

£28.50 + VAT

£27.00 + VAT

£38.75 + VAT

£38.50 + VAT

Stormtroopers riding the Severn Bore Picture by Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism

Discover the magic of film and TV within the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Experience what it's like to walk in the footsteps of your favourite film and TV characters in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley by exploring the area for a great family day out.

The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean have featured in many fantastic film and TV productions, so why not explore the natural beauty that provided the backdrop in various popular TV series and big blockbuster films such as Star Wars, Doctor Who, Harry Potter and Atlantis.

At Clearwell Caves, for example, you can learn how iron ore was once mined in the underground cave and journey deep below ground to explore the exciting scene setters for BBC programmes Doctor Who and Merlin before you continue your adventure in nearby Puzzlewood.

Wander in the footsteps of your favourite characters from Doctor Who, Merlin, Atlantis and Da Vinci’s Demons and explore the pathways, mazes and lookouts formed from the inspirational and historic woodland. Smaller

adventurers may also recognise iconic settings from popular children’s programmes such as CBBC’s Wizards vs. Aliens and CBeebies' Tree Fu Tom. Puzzlewood has been the backdrop for several blockbuster films, including Jack the Giant Slayer, The Huntsman and Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. J.J. Abrams himself gave praise to the Forest of Dean in his final letter to the cast and crew, and we’re sure that you will share his enthusiasm.

A 10-minute scenic forest drive from Puzzlewood is The Speech House. Nestled between Cannop and Ruspidge, The Speech House is in the centre of a forest wilderness, which provided the backdrop for the BBC magical series Merlin and the dinosaur drama Primeval.

For more TV and Film locations in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley see www.wyedean tourism.co.uk/film_TV Page 11

Pictograms

PICTOGRAMS

4 words PIECE PIECE PIECE

3 words

UNORHO 5 words

WORDWHEEL Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

H

QUIZ FLYING

LOUDUMBONGE

D

SUDOKU

Puzzle Page

A P

T S

E C

TARGET Excellent: 57 or more words Good: 50 words Fair: 40 words

1. What were the first names of the Wright brothers, who are generally regarded as having invented the world’s first successful aeroplane?

2. What three consecutive letters in the alphabet give the name of the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands?

3. What was the intended destination in the 1982 film Airplane 2: The Sequel?

4. On a plane he nicknamed Glamorous Glennis, who was the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight?

5. What is the air traffic control call sign held by any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the US Vice President, but not the US President?

6. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop trans-Atlantic flight on a plane called the Spirit of St. Louis. In which city did he take-off and in which city did he land?

7. Making its only flight on November 2nd 1947, what was the two-word rhyming nickname of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, which was the largest flying boat ever built and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history?

8. If you flew due east from Edinburgh airport, what would be the first country you would fly over after leaving Scotland?

9. Is the airline Cathay Pacific the flag carrier of… a) Hong Kong; b) Singapore; or c) Malaysia?

10. In which 1960s film does the title character fly to a fictional European region called Vulgaria?

Answers: p. 4

12

EL ROOFING Fascias, Soffits, Guttering & Downpipes, fully fitted from £750

CWP Centre - Forest of Dean

This is YOUR Time for Transformation Cambridge Weight Plan can help you: • Lose weight safely • Get fit and active • Gain better health • Feel energetic and confident Call Sousa on 07872141660 or email sousahari@hotmail.com www.cambridgeweightplan.com/Sousa Cambridge Weight Plan Centre - Forest of Dean

• Felt and rubber flat roofing • All aspects of roofing repairs • Dry verge and ridge system • Re-pointing • Ridge tiles, chimneys and valleys ALL WORK GUARANTEED FREE QUOTATION, NO OBLIGATION

Call 01452 347805, mobile 07528 143802 Email info@elroofing.co.uk 8 Avon Crescent, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4LG

Spot the difference

There are 10 differences between the two images below. How many can you spot?

Page 13

www.fodmrc.org.uk presents the 17th annual

Lydney Model Railway Show 2018 September 29th & 30th 2018 Saturday 29th 11am until 5pm & Sunday 30th 10am until 4pm

01452 760511 Your local, friendly, helpful store with easy access & plenty of parking.

We are open Weekdays 8.30am-5.30pm & Saturdays 9.00am - 2.00pm Suttons Seeds & Compost/bark/grow bags, shrubs and seasonal plants Food, bedding & health care products for all animals/birds We are now DIY supplies incl. cement, stockists for sand, ballast, postcrete natures:menu Local eggs, honey, jam, chutney & potatoes Calor gas, logs, kindling, coal, briquettes, firelighters & paraffin From brooms & buckets to wheelbarrows, wellies & waterproofs.

We are on the A48, just outside Westbury-on-Severn at Elton Court, GL14 1JG

T: 01594 564444 W: www.whiteknightgroup.co.uk

Do you need expert independent pension advice?

Can we improve your income and options available in retirement?

WE HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO HELP CONTACT Bill Ballinger Dip PFS Tim Beal Dip PFS

billballinger@whiteknightgroup.co.uk

timbeal@whiteknightgroup.co.uk

White Knight Group is an independent intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Couduct Authority who also trade under the names of: Dean Magna Insurance & Financial Consultants, Farmer & Clark Insurance & Financial Consultants and Swambo Woollett Insurance & Financial Consultants & Newent Insurance Services.

Britannia House, High Street, Bream, Lydney, Glos, GL156JS 14

CUPPA AND CAKE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, brings businesses and individuals together for cake, a cuppa and a worthy cause.

Macmillan Cancer Support was founded

by Douglas Macmillan in 1911 after his father died from the disease. He began by creating the 'Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer', to advise people on recognising, preventing, treating and coping with cancer.

It was available for patients and doctors.

In 1991 the annual World's Biggest Coffee Morning was launched where 300,000 people took part and raised over £250,000 to go towards cancer support.

Last year £27 million was raised from The Biggest Coffee Morning, taking the yearly

total to a record amount of £247.7million. £192 million of the total went towards: • Healthcare • Information and Support • Financial Support • Practical and Emotional Support • Learning and Development • Inclusion • Campaigning and Raising Awareness The World's Biggest Coffee Morning falls on Friday the 28th September this year. It is an integral part for Macmillan to reach its yearly goal to support those suffering with cancer.

If you are interested in taking part, then visit: https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/ for your free coffee morning kit.

WISH TO INCLUDE YOUR ADVERT IN THIS MAGAZINE?

CALL 01242 388367 OR EMAIL OFFICE@GLOSDIRECTORIES.CO.UK Page 15

CRAFT WORKSHOPS

AT LABELS

ENERGY

P LU M B I N G & H E AT I N G Local, competitive & great customer service

Boiler service from £45 + VAT New boiler installations from £1400 + VAT “Word has certainly got around about the craft workshops at Labels Shopping,” said Emma Robert of Ruby Florence Designs who runs the regular half-day events at the store.

“Participants come from far and wide and many have started attending every month because not only do they go away with yet another craft skill, they enjoy the social side of it too.”

Based in Longhope Tel: 01452 238555 www.broadoakservices.com Look at our reviews for BroadOak Services on trustatrader.com

NEWENT

LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE AT NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB BRIDGE CLUB

“Our next craft workshop at Labels is taking Beginners and returners, come and learn place on Saturday 22nd September, 10am  We meet each Wednesday and Friday evening at Newent Community School. There is this fascinating game! Our team of qualified disabled access. to 12 noon, and in October we’ll be starting teachers will help you, so that you can play  You don’t need a partner on Fridays, there is always someone nice on standby to think ahead to Christmas!” socially at home, in clubs, and on bridge 

We are a friendly club, which positivelyand welcomes new members holidays cruises.

Come

along and

LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE “It’s just £15 per person, payable on the day. trycoffee it out, first lesson is free.  Table money is only £2, and and athe biscuit cost taster 50p All of the materials required will be provided AT NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB  We organise an annual holiday as wellstart as competitions, matches and charity Lessons 21st September, 7 - events 9.30pm Beginners, improvers and returners—come and learn this fascinating game. Our team of qualifie so all you need to bring along is you. Places and run every Friday for 10 weeks at  We have fun! ers will help you, so that you can play socially at home, in clubs and on bridge holidays and cruis are limited so it’s essential that you book Newent Community School Sixth Form Centre.

Lessons start on 29th September 2017, 7.15-9.30pm, every Friday for 10 weeks. The cost will be LEARN TO PLAY which includes the course book. Term 2 will be £50, by the end of which time you will have mas your place in advance.” £50 per term, for two terms, incl. lesson Give90’s, us a ring details, or look on ourto website.

Invest in your future! Many bridge players are still playingbasics. in their andfor themore brain exercise seems be beneficial.

materials.

In the 3rd 01452 term wesocial will conduct There are cruises and bridge holidays and 01989 single770949 people, is a useful  Janet or bridge Hylary 790478 skill.

Janet@kilreague.com You’ll find the latest news and updates aboutwhich welcome couples some student duplicate sessions before you  www.bridgewebs.com/newent Lessons start on 25th September 2015 at 7.30 pm, for 10 weeks.

The cost will be £50 per term, for two terms.

Give us a the upcoming craft workshops on the Labels’ move to our regular Gentle Bridge sessions. ring for more details, or look on our website. website: www.labelsshopping.co.uk/events  Newent Bridge Club meets each Wednesday and Friday evening at Newent Community

NEWENT BRIDGENewent CLUB

Newent Bridge Club meets every  Hylary 01452 790478 or Brian 01452 830476  hylary.kingham@btopenworld.com

You can book a place by www.bridgewebs.com/newent phone: 01989 769000 or email: welcome@labelsshopping.co.uk.

Bridge Club



 

Wednesday and Friday evening There is disabled access. at Newent Community School.

You don’t need a partner on Fridays, there is always someone nice on standby

We are a friendly club, which We are a friendly club, which positively welcomes new members positively welcomes new members.

 We organise an annual holiday as well as competitions, matches and charity events We meet each Wednesday and Friday evening at Newent Community School. There is Every Wednesday & Friday evening Labels For more information and to book your place, disabled access.Shopping is located at Ross

at4Newent Community School please phone Janet: 01989 770949 or David: Park, just off junction of the M50 01989 762872 or email janet@kilreague.com Friendly near Ross-on-Wye.•Open 7 daysclub with disabled access We are a friendly club, which positively welcomes new members www.bridgewebs.com/newent members always welcome • New a week with lots of free parking.

Annual bridge holiday, competitions, • Table money is only £2, and coffee and a biscuit cost 50p matches and charity events 16 We organise an annual holiday as well competitions, matches and events needed on charity Fridays • Noas partner You don’t need a partner on Fridays, there is always someone nice on standby

Auction Anecdote Although Smiths of Newent’s antiques sale held in July featured a special section for coins, private buyers turned out in force to fight over three gorgeous diamond rings with some clandestine bidding going on in certain quarters it seems.

Top price of the day was achieved by a 1.8-carat champagne diamond ring which made £3,700 and went to a woman in the room. She fought off a young man who was obviously looking for an engagement ring. An eye-catching diamond cluster ring sold for £1,550 to a commission bidder and a fine 1.2-carat diamond solitaire ring sold for £2,950 to an internet bidder from New Zealand.

The New Zealand bidder also battled with the unfortunate young man who went home emptyhanded. It seems she later found herself in deep water though as she telephoned the saleroom to ask us to hide the ring inside a teapot when we packed the items for shipping. She went on to explain that she was only supposed to be buying silver plated items for her antiques business but had treated herself to the ring hoping to tell her husband about it at an opportune moment. It seems that things had gone badly that day for our purchaser as she reflected that ‘now was most definitely not a good time’ to inform him of her guilty secret. This made us all laugh but I hope she does not get into too much trouble and it just goes to show that it is best not to get too carried away when bidding at auction.

Smiths’ next sale is on the 5th October and includes a special section for stamps and postcards, however, it also includes a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 4th, 6th 11th and 13th of September between 10am and 3pm or by appointment.

For further details please call 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk.

- Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent

Monthly Sales of Antiques & Collectables 5th October Sale at 10am With Stamp & Postcard Section also includes Silver, Jewellery, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Pictures & Collectables

Viewing Day prior 10am - 7pm and morning of sale

Fully illustrated catalogues available online

Chinese 5 Ca Yellow Stamp Est £400/£600

Postcard by Henri Meunier.

From good selection

Further Entries Invited 6th, 11th & 13th September 10am-3pm or by appointment

Home visits for larger consignments

Live online bidding available at

www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk Page 17

Sweet Recipe Doughnuts Makes 16 Ready in 1 hour (plus proving time)

Home-made doughnuts are easier to make than you may think! Serve warm rolled in sugar with chocolate sauce to dip for an extra-special sweet treat. They are best eaten on the day of making.

Ingredients: • 175ml milk • 25g butter • 350g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting and kneading • ½ tsp salt • 1½ tsp easy-blend dried yeast • 75g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep frying • Chocolate sauce, warmed, for dipping (optional)

TIP

For jam-filled doughnuts, place 3tbsp raspberry jam in a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle.

Insert the tip of a knife into each doughnut and twist to make a hole. Push the tip of the nozzle in the hole and pipe about 1tsp of jam into each doughnut.

18

1. Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan

and heat gently until the butter has melted. Cool for 5 minutes.

2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, yeast and 25g of the caster sugar. Pour in the milk mixture and beaten egg and mix to a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if needed.

3. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.

4. Knock back the dough and divide and shape

into 16 balls. Place, well spaced, on the baking sheets and cover with lightly oiled cling film.

Leave in a warm place for 15-20 minutes until puffy.

5. Half fill a large deep pan with vegetable oil and

heat to 180°C/350°F, or until a cube of bread dropped in the hot fat browns in 30 seconds. Fry the doughnuts, 4-5 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until puffed and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

6. Spread the rest of the sugar on a flat plate and roll each hot doughnut in the sugar to coat.

Serve warm with chocolate sauce to dip.

NEW START CAT RESCUE LAUNCHES BOOK CELEBRATING CATS Last month, Hatherley Manor was the venue for an unusual book launch, as over twenty poets from around the UK gathered with Volunteer Coordinator Jackie Bahooshy and volunteers from New Start Cat Rescue (NSCR), based in Huntley, to mark the publication of an anthology of poems and photos celebrating cats.

One of the nation’s favourite poets, Gloucestershire-based Alison Brackenbury, held the Mulberry Suite in rapt and appreciative attention for a reading of her poems about cats.

Miss Gloucestershire, Savannah Williams-Evans, joined the poets for the afternoon, entering into the spirit of the occasion by donning a pair of fun fake black cat ‘ears’ – provided by NSCR – to wear with her beautiful green outfit and purple Miss Gloucestershire sash.

The attractively illustrated book contains over fifty poems, and twenty-five gorgeous photos of cats taken by three New Start volunteers. Sales of the book will provide extra funds and publicity for the excellent work New Start does to rescue unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens, and whenever possible to find them new homes.

The idea of publishing an anthology to raise awareness and funds came from New Start volunteer and poet Sharon Larkin, who called on a large online network of poets throughout the country to submit poems for the project. As Alison Brackenbury writes on the back cover, the book “is as gloriously varied as the beloved cats it celebrates... All a Cat Can Be offers something to please every reader while helping cats desperate for a good home.”

All a Cat Can Be, coedited by Sharon Larkin, published by Eithon Bridge Publications and printed by Stroudprint, can be purchased for £8.95 plus p&p by emailing newstartcatrescue@gmail.com. All proceeds from the sales of the book will go to support the work of New Start Cat Rescue.

Call: 01989

564687 (24 hour)

Out of hours emergency cover provided by our own vets

Consultation Times: Mon - Fri 9 - 10.30am, 2 - 3pm, 5 - 6.30pm, Sat 9 - 11am Reception Hours: 8.30am - 6.30pm Saturday mornings: 9am - 12noon

For drug & order collections, counter sales & advice

Pets • Livestock • Avian • Exotics

Walford Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5RS

Tel. 01989 564687 | www.vinetreevets.co.uk Page 19

Autumn Activities September brings the summer to a close and as the sun rays weaken, the shortening days spell the onset of autumn.

Autumn is actually a wonderful time in the garden with fruit being harvested and flowers such as dahlias and chrysanthemums blazing with colour. To keep the colour going as long as possible, dead-head flowers regularly but leave the larger ones on roses to develop into hips for the birds.

Got a glut of fruit? Make pickles and preserves or prepare some overwinter storage. Pick the last of the tomatoes and ripen them on a sunny windowsill.

Use gardening to keep active – shape up on your doorstep for free! Gardening is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to keep fit.

Half an hour a day will make a real difference to how you feel (physically and mentally).

A good warm-up is vital to prevent strains and injuries so start with weeding and move on to more demanding projects such as mowing and digging. Remember to cool down when you have finished. Don’t just flop into your chair as your muscles will stiffen up, stroll around the garden and take time to admire your efforts.

The Garden Lady 01594 541118 or 07767 690009

Catherine will take you on an inspirational journey.

My purpose in life is to create landscape magic, to share that passion for beautiful gardens with as many people as possible, to have fun and to achieve success.

The business involves garden care & conservancy for clients in many different situations - from busy professionals to elderly people. I am a sole trader, and have been working for myself for 24 years.

I cover the Forest of Dean area, Gloucestershire, Monmouth & Ross-on-Wye. I am also a professional speaker who talks to small groups and clubs.

Small or large areas • Practical garden ideas & help • Design consultation • Planning advice • Planting & plant care • Pruning and maintenance The right garden has a beneficial effect, is an oasis of calm and a home in the natural world to make you feel good.

The Haven, Hart Lane, Ruardean, GL17 9UT mail2@thegardenlady.me.uk

www.thegardenlady.me.uk

STAMP APPEAL We need your used postage stamps Used postage stamps can be turned into valuable funds for New Start Cat Rescue What to do: Collect your used postage stamps and those from friends, family, colleagues or local businesses

Plant of the month – Sedums are vital for insects and look exquisite with their dense, flattened heads of flowers in pink or white.

Cut out the stamps leaving a 1/4 inch or 1/2cm border all the way around on a single layer of envelope

Tip – Collect rainwater: Direct the flow from a garage or shed gutter via a drainpipe into a water butt or barrel so it’s ready to use on your plants, especially during dry spells.

Pop them into a stamped envelope

Catherine's new book "Discover the seeds of greatness" is available for purchase online visit www.thegardenlady.me.uk.

- Catherine Williams, The Garden Lady 20

Send stamps to: NEW START CAT RESCUE Used Stamp Appeal Fords Farm Horsey Norfolk NR29 4EP

Bilbos’ Doggy Day Care is under construction!

Bilbo’s Hydrotherapy and Pet Spa • Large 6m pool suitable for giant breeds • Underwater treadmill • Rehabilitation, conditioning, fun & fitness • Swim with your dog • NARCH-registered Hydrotherapist • City & Guilds Qualified Groomer • Open 6 days a week (incl. evenings)

From September 2018, you will be able to drop your dog off at Bilbo’s Doggy Day Care and let them spend the day socialising with other dogs, running around off-lead and burning off energy!

That way, when you get back home, you can enjoy a peaceful evening with your tired-out pooch.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter

01594 844222

www.bilboshydro.co.uk Unit 2 Marina Park, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5ET

Large indoor/outdoor daycare 10 dogs max.

Dogs are separated by age, size, special needs and temperament Fully insured and licenced Dogs are always supervised by trained and experienced staff Convenient location with all day parking next to Lydney train station Receive 1/3 off swimming, water treadmill and grooming prices Safe, caring and lots of fun!

Tel. 01594 844222 Page 21

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS One Festival. Two weekends.

Five thousand events.

And all FREE!

18

6th - RELEASE 9th and 13th -16th Sept PRESS In 1991, the Council of Europe and the

e Festival. weekends.

EuropeanTwo Commission set up European Heritage Days toAnd encourage the ousand events. all FREE!

appreciation and protection of Europe’s www.heritageopendays.org.uk diverse cultural assets. They wanted 6th-9th and 13th-16th September 2018 to throw open the doors to historic and’s biggest festival of heritageand and culture will take place across two monuments buildings, particularly cross the South West more opportunities to discover the secret history of closed to the ntryside.those Alongsidenormally traditional Heritage Open Days events,public. there will be a

ordinary Women’ talks, walks and exhibitions, in celebration of the centenary t. Special openings across the region include Castle Drogo, the Bath Royal tion and the American Museum in Britain - with every single walk, talk, opening Here's a taste of some activities already registered.

Today, Heritage Open Days are held in September in 50 countries. England’s Heritage Open Days have grown into England’s largest heritage festival, with itain, Bath very bestover in American heritage and horticulture see a replica of the Upper 5,000 events heldand annually, including George Washington’s 18th century home. Come and meet the gardening team d plantingexclusive - you might evenopenings pick up a top tipand or twofamily-friendly from the Head Gardener! activities. This year, for the first time, OMEN the festival will take place on two Launceston Town Council, Cornwall consecutive weekends. It will also cinating history of Launceston Town Hall & Guildhall with a special display ry Women who have served as Mayor. Visitors alsoUniversal take a guided tour with mark the centenary ofwill the e Town Crier and see parts of the building not usually open to the public, Suffrage Act with ‘Extraordinary Women’ clock tower. events, celebrating well-known and OMEN lesser-known remarkable women.

, Exeter ns to celebrate 100 years since the first women gained the right to vote, on became political and images from the National Portrait Gallery Collection. will explain the views of two Killerton women who had very different opinions

To find a suitable event or open day near you, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk.

22

SEPT EVENTS Macmillan the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

SEVERN BORE 9-13 September, Various times, Minsterworth Use one of the car parks (do not park along Church Lane). www.severn-bore.co.uk SPEECH HOUSE VINTAGE SHOW 9 Sept, 10am, The Speech House Hotel, Coleford, GL16 7EL Supporting local charities.

Free park & ride. Adults £6, concessions £5, children free (must be under 15 and accompanied by an adult).

01594 822607 VINTAGE WORKING WEEKEND AND RAILWAY GALA 14 - 16 Sept, 10.30am 5.30pm, Perrygrove Railway, Coleford, GL16 8QB An action-packed weekend with an intensive railway timetable and lots of engines in use.

No need to book. 01594 834991 WALKING FESTIVAL 28 - 30 Sept, Ross-on-Wye Booking fee for all walks is £5 pp unless otherwise specified. Book online at www.rosswalkingfestival.co.uk JUMBLE SALE 29 Sept, 2pm, The Lea Village Hall Tea & home-made cakes available. Proceeds in aid of HELP FOR CATS. Ring 01989 565271 if you have any jumble for this event, thank you.

UPCOMING EVENTS HARTPURY FRINGE 13 October, 7.30pm & 14 October, 2.30pm, Hartpury Village Hall Hartpury Drama Group presents a cornucopia of

Friday 28th September, 10am 12pm, Worcester Road Community Centre (Hilldean) Cinderford Coffee, tea and lots of cake. All dietery needs catered for. Table sale, tombola, guess the weight of the cake, draw, etc. Please support this worthy cause and make this the best coffee morning ever. music, drama, dance, poetry and prose from up to 20 performers, drawn from local organisations and the Drama Group, to amuse, enlighten and above all entertain audiences.

Tickets £5 - Kevin Barker 01452 700061. Early booking advised.

REGULAR EVENTS ACTIVE BALANCE CLASSES Mondays, 10.30am - 11.30am, Goode Courte, Lydney, GL15 5JP £3/ session. Healthy Lifestyles Team: 01594 812399 ACTIVE BALANCE & FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES Fridays, Newent Memorial Hall Falls Prevention: 1pm - 2pm.

For those with early Dementia; call the Exercise Referral Team: 01594 812399. Active Balance: 2pm - 3pm. £3/class. Sarah Davies: 07914 538616.

COFFEE & CHAT Mondays, 11am - 12.30pm, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, GL15 5AT. Tel. 01594 845704 COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER Tuesdays, 3pm - 5pm, Sixteen Community Café, 16 Bank St, Coleford, GL16 8BA Food, fun & friendliness.

Hot meal & good company.

Transport can be arranged: Kate 01594 822073, bestbutties@FVAF.org.uk.

COMMUNITY LITTER PICK Fridays, 10.30am, Meet at Coleford Drop In, The Main Place, Old Station Way, GL16 8RH. Tel. 01594 834436 DEAN HERITAGE CENTRE Every day, 10am - 5pm, Last entry: 4pm, Camp Mill, Soudley, GL14 2UB Galleries, outdoor attractions, trails & woodland playground.

Tel. 01594 822170 FREE HEARING-AID CLINICS 1st Tues/month, 2pm 4.30pm, Coleford Main Place, Old Station Way, GL16 8RH Hearing-aid clinics for NHS hearing aid wearers. Call local deaf charity GDA for appointment: 01452 372999.

FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meet one Thurs/month, 10.30am - 12pm, in a safe, quiet location in Coleford. A chance for female survivors of rape, sexual assault & abuse to meet informally. 01452 305421, info@glosrasac.org.uk.

GENTLE COUNTRY WALKS 3rd Thurs/month, 10.30am, Orchard Trust Smallholding, Upper Stowfield, GL17 9PD Gentle exercise. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Fully accessible, plenty of benches. Phil or George: 01594 861359, learningcentre@ orchard-trust.org.uk.

Events cont'd...

Events cont'd...

KNIT & NATTER Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm, Mad Dog Designs at Taurus Crafts, Lydney Knitting or any other craft that can be transported easily! enquire@tauruscrafts.co.uk MEND AND REPAIR CAFÉ 2nd Sat/month, 11am - 1.30pm, Community Centre, Yorkley No need to throw away your broken items. Bring them to the skilled repairers – furniture, toys, tools, electronics, household appliances, clothing, textiles and more. Repairs are free (some charges for parts), donations welcome. 01594 562396

PERRYGROVE RAILWAY Open every weekend all year round & daily during local school holidays, Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Rd, Coleford, GL16 8QB. 01594 834991 or www.perrygrove.co.uk

the Clock Tower in Coleford; Saturdays, 10am - 12pm, Mushet Walk, near the Co-op.

Home-baked cakes & pastries, home-produced preserves & honey, handmade crafts, homegrown seasonal fruit, vegetables & plants.

SPACE TO DANCE Fridays, 1.30pm - 3pm, Yorkley Community Centre Dance in a safe space to whatever music you like/BYO. £3 or whatever you can afford.

Vlasta 01594 564654/Richard 07946 295009 or 01594 837874.

ST. BRIAVELS FARMERS MARKET 1st Sat/month, 9.30am - 1pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels Produce, patisserie, fish, pies, etc.

LOCAL MARKETS COLEFORD COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9.30am - 12pm, beside

ROAMING REPTILES AT LABELS Labels Shopping went full steam ahead to keep families entertained during the school holidays with giantsize garden games like Jenga, Connect 4 and Noughts and Crosses for everyone to play with and lots of other fun activity days.

Face painting, always popular with children of all ages and many adults too, saw the busy store full of painted lions, tigers, butterflies, fairy princesses and superheroes.

Eliza-Violet from Ross-on-Wye holding a tarantula spider.

24

Then a visit from local petting zoo Roaming Reptiles drew crowds with their display of snakes, lizards,

Issac from Ross-on-Wye holding a lizard

a tarantula spider and a huge tortoise.

Although adults seemed to stand at a great distance the children were at the front of the queue when it came to touching and actually holding, under close supervision of course.

The family activities continued throughout the month of August with bunting making and outdoor carting.

You’ll find the latest news and updates about upcoming events on the Labels’ website: www.labelsshopping.co.uk/events

LABELS SHOPPING home | womens | mens | shoes | café | food emporium WITH GREAT BRANDS LIKE

Love Shopping, Love Labels Ross On Wye, Herefordshire | Sat Nav: HR9 7QQ @LabelsOutlet

labelsshopping.co.uk | 01989 769 000

@LabelsShopping Page 25

LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES WALKING FOR HEALTH 16 free, regular walks (from 10 mins - 1h). No need to book. For all abilities; chance for refreshments & chat. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ forest-dean-walking-for-health or 01594 727014.

BREAM BREAM FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Mondays, 2pm - 4pm, Bream Community Centre Lonely & in need of friendship?

Meet like-minded people.

Tea & biscuits, Bingo, table top sales, mature Isometrics & monthly trips out.

Mrs Selway 01594 564443.

BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY 2nd Tues/month, 7.30pm, West Dean Centre Indoor meetings & summer garden trips. Jennifer Lang: 01594 719314.

BREAM SILVER BAND/ TRAINING BAND Rehearses Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Bandroom, Sun Tump Secretary 01594 564382, Training Band 01594 860181. www. breamband.com BREAM RUGBY SOCIAL CLUB Tel: 01594 562320 BREAM SPORTS CLUB Tel: 01594 563094 FOREST OF DEAN MALE VOICE CHOIR Practices Monday & Friday evenings, West Dean Centre No auditions, free taster sessions. The choir raises money 26

for various charitable causes.

Jan Hart 01594 542671.

PARKINSON’S GROUP 1st Wed/month, 2pm 3.30pm, West Dean Centre Information, friendship & support for people with Parkinson's, their families & carers. Regular events & social activities. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk.

BROADWELL FIBRO & CHRONIC PAIN WARRIORS Last Wed/month, 11am - 1pm, Forest of Dean Salvation Army, 43 North Rd, GL16 7BX Peer-led support group for anyone with Fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Refreshments provided. Emma: ffcpw1@ gmail.com, 07432 069617.

MAHJONG Every Wed, 7-10pm, Church Hall, Church of Good Shepherd, Broadwell, Coleford Already play or want to learn this fascinating & challenging Chinese game? Jean Martell 01594 564359 / 07775 754147, artmerl@btinternet.com

CINDERFORD BLIPS Fortnightly Mondays, 10am - 12pm, Crawshay Place For blind & partially sighted people. Gentle armchair exercises, quizzes, card games & the occasional meal.

Transport provided (£5) wherever you live in the Forest.

Helen Nash: 01594 543890.

CAUSEWAY CLUB Edge Hills Rd. Tel: 01594 822039

CINDERFORD BAND Ian Tomlins: 01452 723518, Cinderfordband03@aol.com. www.cinderfordbrassband.co.uk CINDERFORD BOWLING CLUB Steam Mills Recreation Ground, Gl14 3JD. Tel: 01594 542004 FOUND IN THE FOREST YOUTH THEATRE Sundays, 12 - 1.30pm (ages 7-10), 2 - 3.30pm (ages 11-16), Artspace Fun, practical drama group for ages 7-16. Each term ends with a performance.

Jamie@actorworkshop.co.uk or 07712 481991.

HANOVER COURT ACTIVITIES Hanover Court, GL14 2LQ Tues, 3-4pm: Songs of Praise; Wed, 10.30 - 11.30am: Tai Chi £3; Wed, 3-4pm: Quiet Corner Book Reading - £3; Thurs, 11am-12pm: Exercises with Sue; Last Fri/month, 3-5pm: Social Musical Afternoon - £4.

Celia Large: 01594 824276.

MINERS WELFARE HALL Wesley Rd. Tel: 07551 032480 SOLDIERS & SAILORS CLUB 1 Commercial St. T: 01594 822142 YMCA Tel: 01594 823388

COALWAY COALWAY SINGERS Mondays, 7.15 - 9pm, Coalway Methodist Chuch (Pisgah).

For ladies or girls aged 16 or over. RUTH MACDONALD: 01594 833164 or JANET KEAR: 01594 833722.

COALWAY LADIES GROUP 2nd Wed/month, 7pm, Pisgah Hall, Old Rd, GL16 7JT Varied programme of speakers. For ladies, 16+.

Anne: 01594 834402.

COLEFORD ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY SINGING FOR THE BRAIN 1st & 3rd Mon/month, 11am - 12.30pm, The Main Place, Old Station Way Jane or Rachel: 01452 525222 or the Drop In: 01594 834436.

ANGUS BUCHANAN V.C. OVER 50S WALKING FOOTBALL Sundays, 3pm, The Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Rd, GL16 8DS Male & female players welcome.

Facebook: Angus Buchanan Rec Walking Football COLEFORD BOWLS CLUB The Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Rd, GL16 8DS Tel: 01594 839417 COLEFORD CHESS CLUB Every Tues, 5pm - 7pm, The Main Place, Coleford Library Free 'just for fun' club. Novices to experienced league players.

Relaxed & non-competitive.

COLEFORD HARD OF HEARING CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon/month, 10am - 12pm, St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash Ample parking. Useful information, help & fun for those with hearing impairment.

4 special events/year. Volunteers welcome. Elaine: 07971 303958.

COLEFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB 17 Cinder Hill, GL16 8HJ For all ages, abilities & photographic interests.

Tel: 01594 839118.

ST JOHN'S PLAYGROUP Tel: 07563664197

If you have supplied details for us to include your club or event in this section, please check the details. If anything is incorrect or needs changing, please email the details to sarah@glosdirectories.co.uk. If you would like to be at the top of the section and have more details included please contact Sarah on 01242 388367 to discuss our £12+VAT premium entries.

DRYBROOK

FORTHHAMPTON

THE A. W. PARKER BAND Tel: 01594 543707 www.drybrookband.co.uk

FORTHHAMPTON WI Home-cooked lunches, coffees & teas in the Village Hall. Contact: Diana Carter 01452 780 571/ Pauline Coleman 01684 297 276.

DRYBROOK & DISTRICT LADIES CHOIR Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Drybrook Bandroom For ladies & girls (16 +) with the ability to sing in tune. Tel: 01594 542414. www.ddlc.org.uk DRYBROOK & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Hawthorns Rd, GL17 9BX For boys & men who enjoy singing. Tel: 01594 836400 DRYBROOK MEMORIAL HALL & SOCIAL CLUB Tel: 01594 543794 FOREST SINGERS Mondays, 7.30pm - 9.15pm, Hawthorns Rd, GL17 9BX Choir for all ages & abilities.

No need to be able to read music. Anita: 07565 909492.

MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Mondays & Fridays, 7-10pm (except Xmas & Easter), Parish Room, United Reformed Church, GL17 9JE Facilities include test tracks in N, OO & O gauges, areas for browsing the library collection or constructing models & kits.

Free tea/coffee. Membership fee. www.fodmrc.co.uk.

LYDNEY DEAN FOREST RAILWAY SOCIETY Open daily (except Xmas & Boxing Day), Norchard Railway Station, Nr Lydney Volunteers wanted in all departments. See website/ Facebook, pop into the Railway Station shop or contact volunteering@ deanforestrailway.co.uk/ 01594 845840.

DEAN WRITERS CIRCLE 1st Wed/month, 7.30pm, Lydney Library (downstairs) 3rd Wed/month, 7.30pm, The Fountain Inn, Parkend Bring a piece of writing or a poem to read to the group. Writing exercises, competitions and study sessions. Membership: £15/yr; small charge for visitors.

Felicity Edwards 07447 977424.

FOREST TREBLEMAKERS (formerly known as Forest of Dean Singing Club)

Mondays (term time), 7.30 9.30pm, Lydney Cricket Club

Local Clubs & Societies cont'd... Page 27

...Local Clubs & Societies cont'd

New name and venue but same warm welcome! No auditions, no need to read music or sing on your own; wide range of abilities, ages and musical styles.

Theresa.hucks@yahoo.co.uk or Facebook.

FOREST OF DEAN CAMERA CLUB Mondays, 7.30pm (opens from 7pm), Viney St within Sports & Social Club, Viney Hill, nr Lydney Talks, advice, Q & A sessions & competitions. www. forestofdeancameraclub.co.uk FOREST OF DEAN SEA CADETS Parade Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 - 9.15pm. Ages 10-18. Rowing, kayaking, canoeing, D of E, life skills. forestofdeanscc@ btinternet.com; www.seacadets.org/forestofdean.

FOREST OF DEAN U3A 3rd Thurs/month, 1.45pm, Lydney Town Hall 30 activities/month for the over 50s. Annual membership fee: £10. www.u3asites.org.uk/ forest-of-dean LYDNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE Naas Lane, GL15 5AT Accessible & dementia-friendly building with 3 rooms & hall to hire; Wi-Fi available.

Various classes available.

01594845704 / 07504565153 or lydneycommunitycentre@ outlook.com. www. lydneycommunitycentre.co.uk LYDNEY & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION We are twinned with Brehal (Normandy). Social events & exchange visits. Learn 28

& enjoy all things French. www.lydneytwinning.org.uk

LYDNEY & SEVERNSIDE FLOWER CLUB 2nd Mon/month; 6.30pm for 7.15pm start, Lydney Town Hall Watch professional demonstrators create stunning floral displays. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Jackie: 01594 860578.

LYDNEY TENNIS CLUB Hams Rd. 4 floodlit courts.

Coaching for all ages. Cath Hutchinson: 01594 562951. www.lydneytennisclub.net LYDNEY TRAINING BAND Mondays, 6.30 -7.30pm, Bandroom, Swan Rd, GL15 5RU For all ages. Training given. £1/week for tuition & instrument.

Kerry Ford: 01594 530886.

Senior Band - Fridays, 7.30- 9.30pm.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUBS 3 Hill St. Tel: 01594 842444 PARKEND WORKING MEN’S CLUB Lion Row, Parkend, GL15 4JZ Tel: 01594 562566 SPORTS CLUBS IN LYDNEY LYDNEY BOWLING CLUB Bathurst Park. T: 01594 842962 LYDNEY CRICKET CLUB The Pavilion Recreation Ground, Swan Rd. Tel: 01594 842765 LYDNEY GOLF CLUB Naas Lane, GL15 4ES Tel: 01594 842775 LYDNEY TOWN A.F.C Recreation Ground, Swan Rd Tel: 01594 844523

LYDNEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Regents Holme, Regent St Tel: 01594 842479 VINEY ST. SWITHINS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Recreation Ground, Viney Hill Tel: 01594 510658 LYDNEY YACHT CLUB The Old Shipyard House, Harbour Rd, GL15 4ER Tel: 01594 842573

MITCHELDEAN FOREST OF DEAN CHESS CLUB Mondays (except Public Holidays), 7 - 9.30pm, Mitcheldean Library Competes in Division 2 of North Glos Chess League; internal tournaments. Training sessions, simultaneous displays & social matches. Ray Francis: 07815597714. www.fodcc.org.uk FOREST OF D. MOTORCYCLE CLUB At least 1x/month on a Tues, 12 Vantage Point Business Village Family-oriented. From Vintage to Modern, from Club Rallies to the Isle of Man TT. Mike (Spike) Hook: 07815571350 or spikehook@3rossroad. freeserve.co.uk.

MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB 2nd Thurs/month, 8pm, The White Horse

NEWENT NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm start & Fridays, 7.15pm start, Sixth Form Centre, Newent Community School Duplicate bridge; host on Fridays, so no partner needed. www.bridgewebs.com/newent

NEWENT & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Tuesdays, 7.45pm start (ends 10pm), Newent Library £2 fee. tonycook01@gmail.com or www.newentdcc.com.

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.

NEWENT WALKING GROUP Meets 2x/month on a Sun Informal full or half day walks, 4 - 10 miles, often with picnic or pub break.

Alison Jones: 01531 820151.

NEWNHAM CLAY HILL POTTERS www.clayhillpotters.co.uk LIONS CLUB OF SEVERN DEAN 2 Whetstones, GL14 1BL Tel: 0845 833 5836 THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Fortnightly, Armoury Hall Social club for over 50s.

Meet friends & chat over a cuppa. Tel: 01594 516545 NEWNHAM ART GROUP Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm (Xmas, Easter & Summer break), Armoury Hall Amateur artists who draw, paint & exchange tips, advice & ideas. £2 for room & refreshments.

01594 516450 or 01594 516007.

NEWNHAM CLUB Social & sports club. Activities incl. skittles, darts, snooker & pool. Garden with BBQ & sports tv area. Bar & large function room. Tel: 01594 516379 NEWNHAM GARDEN CLUB 3rd Mon/month, 7.30pm, Armoury Hall Varied programme; talks from specialists & professionals; summer trips to gardens; themed evenings & Xmas Party. Indoor meetings incl.

We are also the local volunteer centre.

Have a look at www.fvaf.org.uk, email help4groups@fvaf.org.uk or phone 01594 822073.

bring & buy plant stalls, raffles, competitions and refreshments. Tel: 01594 516165

WOOLASTON

PILLOWELL

THE SPRINGFIELD SINGERS Tuesdays, 7.45pm - 9.30pm, Woolaston Primary School £15/month. Secretary Judith James 01594 840750 / Chairman Maureen Howard 01594 719636.www. thespringfieldsingers.co.uk

PILLOWELL LADIES WEDNESDAY GROUP (YORKLEY) 3rd Wed/month, 7.30pm, Pillowell Methodist Chapel Interesting speakers, demonstrations and outings.

Come along and bring a friend.

Judith Brown: 01594 562131

WOOLASTON MEMORY GROUP Thurs afternoons, Woolaston Methodist Hall. Helps you remember the good old days, teaches you ways to share experiences. Carers welcome.

Heather: 01594 529409 or Liz 01291 620306.

PILLOWELL SINGERS Wednedays, 7 - 8.30pm, Pillowell Methodist Church For ladies. Tel. 01594 562 485

WOOLASTON SILVER STEPS ACTIVE BALANCE GROUP Mondays from 10.30am, Woolaston Memorial Hall, Swains Field, GL15 6SU ‘Drop in' class, referral not needed. Promotes strength, balance, flexibility & mobility.

For those who are concerned about falling or want to be more active. £3/session.

Gary: 01594 812399.

NEWNHAM PLAYERS New members for all aspects of drama welcome. www. newnhamonsevern.co.uk

RUSPIDGE RUSPIDGE GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 7.30pm, Ruspidge Memorial Hall Talks from horticultural professionals & amateur gardeners. Refreshments, raffle & plant sales. Summer trips. Sally Graham: 01594 822666, Pam Sheppard: psthesquare@talktalk.net. www.ruspidgegardeningclub.net

Page 29

Advertisers index ACUPUNCTURE Pam Everitt

31

AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS Smiths of Newent

3

EVENTS Heritage Open Days

31

Newent Community School 9

World's Biggest Coffee Morning 15

Hale & Co

5

Sheppard House

21

Sue Ryder

31

Compton G. Business Park

31

CARE SERVICES Sheppard House

21

Coinros Park Garden Centre

Blueboy Carpets

10

Dean Mowers

4

Billy Russell Floor Care

4

20

Green Moon Landscapes

10

HEATING & RENEWABLES

CLUBS, CHARITIES & GROUPS 8

FoD Model Railway Club

14

Macmillan Cancer Support

15

Newent Bridge Club

16

New Start Cat Rescue

2, 19&20

13

HEATING & RENEWABLES 16

INTERIOR DESIGN Chosen Curtains

Drybrook Male Voice Choir

2

The Garden Lady

Broad Oak Services

CLEANING

2

LEGAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES White Knight Group

31

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication.

Glos Directories does not officially endorse any advertising/editorial material included within the publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systen or transmitted in any form - electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without the prior consent of the publisher. The use of this magazine for canvassing or direct marketing is strictly prohibited.

Include your business in the October issue - call 01242 388 367 or email office@glosdirectories.co.uk

Broad Oak Services

16

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE High Hopes Partnership

31

Sheppard House

21

ROOFING 13

SCHOOLS 9

SHOPPING Farm & Country Store Labels Shopping

14 16, 24&25

STORAGE Compton G. Business Park

31

VETS & PET SERVICES Bilbo's Pet Spa

21

Farm & Country Store

14

Vine Tree Vets

19

WINDOWS, DOOR & CONSERVATORIES 14

OIL Estuary Oils

PLUMBING, HEATING & BOILER SERVICES

Newent Community School

Cambridge Weight Plan

CARPETS & FLOORING

10

EL Roofing

GARDEN SERVICES

BUSINESS

Ermin Plant Hire

RECYCLING

GARDEN CENTRES

BUILDING SUPPLIES

30

22

FURNITURE

BUILDING & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Sue Ryder

2

Open Day

BROADBAND PROVIDERS

High Hopes Partnership

PLANT HIRE

Chosen Curtains

Lydney Model Railway Show 14 17

Gigaclear

CURTAINS & BLINDS

7

Shane Howells

back page

NEWENT AGAZINE & SURROUNDM ING VILLAGES FOREST OF DEAN Free

YOUR LOCAL COM

AZINE MUNITY MAG September 2018

September 2018

Free

SHORT STORY

by Jackie Brewste

r

LOCAL EVENT Days Heritage Open

CHARITY Coffee Morning s for

DISCOVER Settings Local Film & TV

SHOPPING Gorsley Commu

CHARITY for a Good Cause Estuary Oils Cuppa & Cake Your Leading Fuels

Andrew Mould

Managing Director

Ltd CarpetsFLOORING Blueboy WOOD RUGS, VINYL & at excellent prices

Head Office:

www.blueb

Oils

Estuary Oils Caldicot: 01291 887 973 Cardiff: 02920

130

825 01594 Supplier & Lubricants Fuels Dean: Leadingof YourForest

Estuary Oils

PO now open

EN | LEISURE

| COMMUN

ITY NEWS

Mould

Andrew Way Unit 57D Symondscliffe NP26 5PW Managing Director Ind Est, Caldicot, Severn Bridge 0788 7777 752

6 83692 01594oycarpetsltd .co.uk

good causes

nity Shop &

HOME | GARD

Estuary

422 656

752

Mob: 0788 7777 Email: andrew@estuaryoils.com Web: www.estuaryoils.com

CARPETS,

& Lubricants Supplier

Mob: Email: andrew@estuaryoils.com Web: www.estuaryoils.com

422 656

Caldicot: 01291 887 973 Cardiff: 02920 01594 825 130 Forest of Dean:

Head Office:

Way Unit 57D SymondscliffeCaldicot, NP26 5PW Ind Est, Severn Bridge

WE PUBLISH 6 MAGAZINES IN THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREA Call 01242 388 367 to find out more.

Pam Everitt am Five-Element Everitt Acupuncture

HIGH HOPES PARTNERSHIP

Central Newent Location

Lic. Ac., BA (Hons), MBAcC

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

ve-Element Acupuncture

Insured local tradesperson, no job too small,

competitive rates, FREE quotes Anxiety and panic attacks • Arthritis and joint pain • Asthma & other lung • Helping hand with projects z Asthma & other • General carpentry • Decking and patios ety and panic attacks z Arthritis joint pain complaints • Back and & sciatic pain z Back & sciatic complaints pain z Eczema & Psoriasis z Depression • Painting and decorating – inside and out • Eczema & Psoriasis • Depression z Menstrual & menopausal problems • Shed/chalet/greenhouse building Digestive disorders somnia z & insomnia • Digestive disorders graine & headaches • Flat pack furniture assembly • Menstrual & menopausal problems • House/garage clearance • Migraine & headaches • Fencing and studwork call z Arthritis and joint pain z Asthma & other Anxiety and panic attacks • Carpet cleaning call Back &pam@pame-acupuncture.co.uk sciatic pain z Eczema & Psoriasis z Depression lung complaints z email • House cleaning email pam@pame-acupuncture.co.uk z Digestive disorders z Menstrual & menopausal problems & insomnia web pame-acupuncture.co.uk AND MUCH MORE... z Migraine & headaches web pame-acupuncture.co.uk

Pam Everitt

Five-Element Acupuncture 07717 581175 07717 581175 call email

07717 581175

As a member of the British Acupuncture Council, I follow the highest standards of safe practice and professional conduct.

To find out more, and to discuss how I can help you, please get in touch.

Friendly Service

Tel. 01594 pam@pame-acupuncture.co.uk

As member of the British

840646 Mob. 07851 704626

Acupuncture Council, I follow web pame-acupuncture.co.uk the highest standards of safe practice and professional conduct. To find out more and to discuss how I can help you, please get in touch.

WE NEED YOUR FURNITURE AND ELECTRICALS

Items need to be in good condition and in working order (upholstered furniture needs to have fire labels).

Help us to help those who need us with your donations.

We do FREE COLLECTIONS on furniture every Thursday. Please call us on 01594 827205 to arrange collection and we will be happy to help you.

Email: juliekirkham@msn.com

As a member of the British Acupuncture Council, I follow the highest standards of safe practice and professional conduct.

To find out more, and to discuss how I can help you, please get in touch.

Find us on

Compton Green Business Park Redmarley Road, Newent

Various Size Units To Let Storage / Distribution / Office Workshops Refurbished and Insulated Premises Do Not Flood Single / Three Phase Electrics

CCTV/HD Cameras On Site

Mobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available For more information please phone John Stallard

01531 820568

tM n e w Ne rt P e v d A

Page 31

V I S I Tly

w Our ne d he is refurb ROOM SHOW y toda

Established 1995

SHOWROOM & WORKSHOP

The Workshop Bye Street Ledbury HR8 2AG Mon-Fri 8.00am-4.30pm Sat 8.30am-12.00 noon

Tel: 01531 635338

Multi-Award Winning WWW.SHANEHOWELLS.CO.UK

CONSER VATOR I ES ● S UN L O UNG ES ● W I N D O W S ● D O O R S FA S CIA & G U TTERI NG ● G L A S S C E N T R E