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Dear Reader, The Summer Holidays are over and it’s back to school! Is that a huge sigh of relief I hear? I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the school holidays but I’m looking forward to getting into a routine again for now! A huge congratulations to the Great Britain Olympics team, you certainly did us proud and I am already looking forward to the next Olympics! A highlight for me was the Woman’s Hockey final which was a real nail-biter and had the whole family jumping up and down in front of the television! The Newent Onion Fayre – need I say more…? This year it falls on Saturday 10th September. As always it’s an event not to be missed, with live music, entertainment, food and drink plus over 100 stalls, exhibitions and children’s events. A great day out for all so hope to see you there! As we head into Autumn, there are lots more fun local events happening so be sure to check our events pages towards the back of the magazine. If you’d like to add your local event for October, please email us on office@glosdirectories.co.uk. We also hope that you find our useful numbers useful! If you have any suggestions of numbers you’d like to see added you can also drop us an email. Lastly, please do remember to let advertisers know you’ve seen them in our magazine, and if you are a local business and would like to find out more about advertising in your local magazine, please email or call us and we can send you more information. Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Richard Denny Your Success Coach The media have called Richard Denny ‘The Millionaire Maker’. For over 30 years he has helped thousands of people into financial wealth, and others into greater achievement and happiness. His lectures, books, videos, DVD’s and CD’s are bought around the world.
Ten Tips for Goal Achievement No doubt you are familiar with the saying “a person going nowhere normally gets there”, trite but true. Many people have a wish list, want to win the lottery, buy a new house, buy a new car, have a million pounds. It’s only a wish list not a happiness list and certainly not a goal list. Goals must be things we really and I mean really want in life. They can and should be tangible and intangible. In other words, material things (tangible) and health, spirituality, fitness, attitude (intangible). All of these should have the sole purpose of hopefully increasing your happiness. There are those who make things happen, there are those who watch things happen and there are those who wonder what happened. So please no more excuses or justification. Just concentrate on the result you want and here are 10 tips for goal achievement. 1. Discuss with your partner if you share your life with another person. Do what the majority do not do and discuss the goals that you both want. Some of those you will have in common hopefully. Two people pulling together become a powerful force. 2. Prepare a list and both of you should write down your goals – they must be achievable and realistic. Let me remind you that what the mind of man can accurately conceive and believe it will achieve. 3. Long term and short term goals – your list should contain goals that can be obtained in three months and goals way into the future – even 10 to 20 years hence. It doesn’t matter what age you are, the mind must always have something to look forward to doing or achieving. 4. Tangible or intangible. The goal list should contain tangibles which can be buying houses, cars, promotions, holidays etc. The intangibles can be health, fitness, spirituality, personal and self improvement. 5. Select the primary goals. From the list select the initial goals that you are going to strive for. These can be in the various segments of your life. Goals in your private life, business life, social life and leisure life. Those first goals must be achievable in three months. 6. Form a plan. Goal achievement doesn’t just happen. The major cause of people not achieving their goals is through
the neglect of having a plan and your plan should have a date alongside each goal of when you really want to achieve that goal. It is so important to have dates. So ask yourself on each goal, what do you need to do to achieve it? 7. Daily list – every day make sure that on your “to do” list there is activity towards your goal achievement and check with yourself from time to time during the day with “what am I doing now towards my goal?” 8. Be careful who you tell – sadly there are very few people who will be either supportive, enthusiastic or even interested in your goals. So just be careful who you share this personal information with. 9. Visualise – for some people this can be difficult but really do try to get your mind to see you doing or owning the goal and the goals that you are going for. Mankind is learning more and more about the untapped human potential within our brains and the importance of visualisation. What we visualise we can bring to fruition. 10. Smile! Yes, it sounds corny but my goodness me, the smile not only radiates a positive message to others but does wonders for our own happiness and achievement. Motivation and goal achievement has a direct correlation to our reaction to pain and pleasure. Most goals start out with some pain but as we get closer to the goal the pain diminishes and the pleasure increases; so just go for it!
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Rebuilding 34 miles of sustainable Canal between Hereford and Gloucester The Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal took 53 years to build and was completed in 1845. It was the last major route built in Britain and stretched for 34 miles from the River Severn at Gloucester, via Newent, Dymock and Ledbury to the city of Hereford, using twenty-two locks and three tunnels. The canal was then formally closed in 1881 to allow construction of the Ledbury to Gloucester railway which in turn was closed by Dr Beeching in 1964. In 1983 The Canal Society was formed which in 1992 became the Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust, a registered charity. Their
objective is to rebuild the 34-mile canal from Hereford to Gloucester which connects to the national 2,500-mile inland waterway network. The intention is to provide a financially Artist's impression of Station with Canal sustainable independent Canal which does not require support on through the woods skirting from public bodies or other the Ell Brook and finish charities for its future operation at the station. and maintenance. H&G CT A recently-acquired section has major restoration sites in of the Canal route southwards both counties, which together from Oxenhall links the site extend to over four miles, and to Newent's old station, on plans to progress several other the east side of the town. The developments in the near future. plan is to restore the station H&G Canal Trust platforms, which are still in situ, has an ordinary and and run the Canal between corporate growing the platforms. An original membership of nearly footbridge, which has been 1,400 nationwide stored on site, will be restored and abroad. to its former glory and a tea On Saturday 10th September H&G Canal Trust will hold an Open Day at the Newent and Oxenhall Canal Restoration site.
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Everyone is invited to come along from 11am onwards, to find out more about H&G CT's plans for Newent Station. Visitors can walk along the newly created path through the old Willows nursery,
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Arrangements for off-road car parking and refreshments will be available adjacent to the site on the day of the event.
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THE GREAT HIGHNAM COURT RUN On Saturday 17th September Highnam Cricket Ground will be abuzz with activity and energy as several hundred runners prepare for the start of the annual Great Highnam Court Run. Although the start line is adjacent to the cricket pavilion it is the rest of the course which makes these 5K and 10K races so special. As the runners exit the cricket ground they enter the beautiful landscaped gardens of Highnam Court itself. There, the route takes them along grass and gravelled tracks, through woodland, past rare and exotic shrubs and flowers and ultimately around two ornamental lakes (designed to emulate Monet’s Garden at Giverny). Hopefully the competitors will have time to enjoy their surroundings as finally they round Highnam Parish Church before re-entering the cricket ground for the sprint to the finish. There they will find refreshments, professional massages and a chance to collect their well-earned medals! The massages will be provided by Hits the Spot, a local Natural Health
and Back Care Centre, that offers a whole range of classes, workshops and therapies, including reflexology, McTimoney Chiropractic, singing workshops, yoga and pilates. Three highly experienced Hits the Spot massage therapists will be offering massages throughout the day of the Highnam Court Race. There will be The winners and runner-ups from last year's pre-race massages to help 5K and 10K races. the runners prepare (from “The Run is organised and marshalled 9.15am), and post-race massages to by members and friends of Highnam help them unwind, soothe and restore. Court Cricket Club and the profits help Massages will also be available towards the costs of keeping the Club for family members, friends and in good shape”, says race supervisor supporters while they wait. The cost Phil Webb, “and we are enormously will be £5 per massage and there will be a choice of hot stone massages grateful to Roger Head for generously allowing the use of his land for what is (Sue Hollingshead), sports and body proving to be a very popular occasion massages (Elizabeth Butcher) and in the running calendar”. foot massages (Dawn Davies). Hits the Spot are also proud to provide £30-Gift Vouchers for the Ladies’ 5k and10k winners.
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FREE HEALTH AND WELLBEING DAY Town Hall,Memorial Cheltenham 10am—2pm Newent Hall 11am—2pm An event promoting health and wellbeing for older people, carers An event promoting health and wellbeing for older people, carers and beof a range partners inaattendance. andtheir theirfamilies. families There in the will Forest Dean. of There will be range of Including: partners in attendance. Active Gloucestershire, Carers Gloucestershire, Healthwatch, Including: Village Community Agents, Information Stands, Interactive Activeand Gloucestershire, Carers Gloucestershire, Healthwatch, Activities, Resources, Clubs and InVillage and Community Agents, Groups. formation Stands, Interactive Activities, Resources, Clubs and Groups.
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Tribute to Mike ‘Flash’ Jefferies Mike ‘Flash’ Jefferies ran pubs in Gloucestershire for more than 45 years following on in the tradition of his late in-laws Charlie and Edna Thomas who ran the Tall Ship in Gloucester (formerly the British Flag).
Having got the pub bug, Mike and his wife Marg took on Matson Rugby Club in 1970, which paved the way for their future. In 1971 Mike took over the Tankard and Castle pub in Hesters Way, Cheltenham as manager for Whitbread, and ran it for 2 years. His first child, Kara, was born here.
Mike and his family then returned to Matson to be Managers at the Robinswood Inn. In 1974 his second daugther Michelle (Micky) was born.
During the ten years Mike and his family were in Matson, the pub was the real heart of the community and Mike was the heart of the pub. He introduced a range of clubs and activities, making the pub more of a social centre than an inn. Activities included bingo nights, fishing trips, darts and tug of war tournaments. You name it and Mike would have made it into a club. All monies raised from the activities and clubs went straight back into the community funding OPA days out, kid’s seaside trips and jubilee parties. Page 14
In 1982 Mike was offered an opportunity he couldn’t resist, a tenancy for the Kings Head at Birdwood, so bidding farewell to Matson, Mike moved his family over Westgate Bridge to start a new adventure and make some major changes. He turned the small 2-bar pub into a large bar area, added a children’s room and play area and made it one of the first pubs to serve meals. In 1989 the Beer Orders legislation meant that Mike was able to purchase the Kings Head as a freehold. Kara was 17 and Micky 15 at the time, and both daughters were often seen helping their parents out around the place. However, it didn’t stop there for Mike. His ambitions led him to add rooms for accommodation, larger eating areas and a bigger play area for children. He always believed in a family work ethic and brought both of his daughters up learning the trade from a young age. “Dad always made sure we appreciated the hard work involved” explains Micky. “From the age of 8 he made sure we were keeping the outside tidy, by collecting glasses and bottling up. Even when I started fulltime work in Gloucester, I would finish at 5.30pm and had to be home by 6pm to open the pub up for the evening. It was just what we did and always have done. It’s a 7-day a week job which is very much a way of life for us. I have never lived in a 'normal' house, this is my normal.” Over the years there have been many changes to the pub trade and on 1st July 2007 the smoking ban came into force. This made a huge difference to the way the trade worked. The pub trade took a hit and had to re-establish itself with many pubs
closing, but Mike rode the wave, and with the accommodation, food and a family-friendly environment, came out the other side. However, sadly the years of running smoky pubs took their toll and Mike developed emphysema and COPD, both chronic lung conditions. Like all things, Mike tackled it head on, never giving up and continued to work every day. It was only in the last 6 months that his health deteriorated to a level which made it difficult for him to get around, so the day-to-day running of the pub was handed over to his girls while Mike was always on hand with his knowledge and advice.
Sadly, on July 26th 2016 Mike passed away at his home surrounded by his family. His funeral saw St Peter’s Church in Gloucester full. His wake was held at the Kings Head and he was given a send-off he would have approved of. Mike leaves behind his wife Marg, daughters Kara and Micky, his son-in-law Dick and grandchildren Millie, Finleigh and Charleigh.
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Cake and Bake Tart Bourdaloue This classic French tart has a lovely rich almond frangipane filling. Choose pears that are firm, but not rock hard. 1. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface
Ingredients: • 225g ready-made puff pastry • 75g unsalted butter, softened • 75g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tsp almond extract • 75g plain flour • 100g ground almonds • 3 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored • 2 tbsp apricot glaze, warmed (see Tip)
Serves 6 - 8 Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling
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and use to line a 23cm round fluted flan tin. Trim the edges and prick the pastry all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until
pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, then the almond extract. Sift over the flour and fold in with the ground almonds to make a smooth mixture. Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/Gas 6. Place a heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
3. Spread the mixture in an even layer in the chilled
pastry case. Place one pear half, cut side down, on a board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice widthways through the pear half about 10 times. Repeat with the other pear halves, keeping them in their shape.
4. Arrange the sliced pears on top of the almond
mixture, fanning them out slightly. Place the flan tin on the hot baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/fan 160C/ Gas 4 and bake for a further 20-25 minutes until golden. Cover the tart loosely with foil for the last 15-20 minutes of the cooking time to prevent the top from over-browning.
5. Leave the tart to cool for 10-15 minutes then glaze
the top with the warmed apricot glaze. Serve warm or cold with crème fraiche, if liked.
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre AS and A2 results Summer 2016
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
All our students are to be congratulated on their results with a pass rate of 99% but special mention goes to Tim Klee who achieved 3A* and 2As and who now is going to Imperial College London to read Physics, Dan Carpenter (1A* and 2Bs) reading Mathematics at Tim Klee receiving his A2 results Cardiff University, James Summerfield (1A* and 2Bs) reading Mathematics at Manchester University and Lydia Armstrong (1A and 2Bs) reading French and Italian at Cardiff University. Frank Un achieved a remarkable A* in Mathematics, B in Further Maths and C in Physics especially as English is his second language, he is going on to study Theoretical Physics at University. We have students on a range of other University courses as diverse as Marine Biology, Childhood Studies, Economics, Broadcast Television and Electronic Engineering. We have high hopes of seeing three of our students finding success on the stage – Emma Gooch is going to study Musical Theatre at Portsmouth, Jen Bardsley-Taylor is going to study acting at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in Liverpool and Jacob Barlow is going to study Theatre and Performance at Plymouth.
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Health
By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Migraine Awareness Week: It’s Not ‘Just’ A Headache
Migraine is one of the WHO’s ‘most disabling lifetime conditions’. Yet it’s often poorly understood and trivialised. Migraine Awareness Week, from 4th–10th September, aims to change that. What is Migraine? Migraine isn’t ‘just a bad headache’. Suffered by three times as many women as men, it’s a complex set of symptoms often including headache, triggered by physiological changes yet with no known ‘cause’. However, triggers have been identified: • Stress or excitement – although some migraines start when stress is relieved. • Hunger/lack of food, causing fluctuating/low blood sugar levels. • Dehydration. • Sleep (too little or too much). • Change of routine. • Alcohol. • Caffeine. • Prolonged screen time – due to screen glare or flickering and muscle tension. • Hormonal changes in women. • Environmental factors – changes in temperature, humidity and altitude, loud noises, flickering or glaring lights, smells. • Jaw tension, coughing, unaccustomed exertion or illness. Most experts now discount tyramine, found in soft cheeses and wine, as a trigger. Page 20
Types and Symptoms Most common are: Migraine with aura (10-30% of migraines). Neurological symptoms occur first, usually lasting less than an hour, normally followed by a headache. Most common symptoms are tunnel vision, double vision, blind spots or temporary blindness, flashing lights and sparkling/coloured spots, stars or zigzags. However, some people also experience weakness on one side or partial paralysis, dizziness, vertigo, numbness or tingling, disturbance to speech, hearing and memory, fear or confusion, and fainting, particularly if they suffer from migraine with brainstem aura and hemiplegic migraine, which are rare subtypes. Migraine without aura: (70-90% of migraines). Attacks usually last 4-72 hours if untreated. The headache is usually a throbbing pain, often on one side, which worsens on exertion. It’s frequently accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting, diarrhoea and light or sound sensitivity. Menstrual Migraine (usually without aura) affects fewer than 10% of women. Experts believe it’s triggered by falling oestrogen levels and/or prostaglandin release during the menstrual cycle. It normally occurs on the two days before, and the first three days during, a period, and often lasts longer than other types. Preventing Migraine Avoiding triggers, following a regular routine, and eating, sleeping and exercising healthily can help. Your GP may recommend preventative medications such as topiramate
and propranolol for severe and/or frequent migraines. Treating Migraine Take medications swiftly, as the stomach often stops working effectively during a migraine. Try: • Over-the-counter painkillers. • From pharmacies: medications containing pain relief and an anti-emetic that alleviates nausea and vomiting and aids painkiller absorption. • From your GP: triptan medications, which reverse the blood vessel dilation thought to cause migraine. For menstrual migraine, ask about hormonal contraceptives, oestrogen supplements and mefenamic acid (an anti-inflammatory painkiller that can also alleviate heavy periods). • Botox injections – which may work by interrupting the pain feedback pathway to the brain. • Resting in a darkened room or having a nap. See Your GP if you’ve never had migraine before or suffer from migraine more than 5 days in a month, even if your pain is under control with medication. You may require a preventative medicine. Seek Emergency Medical Advice if you experience: • Paralysis or weakness in either arm or face. • Slurred/ garbled speech. • A sudden agonising headache. • Headache with a high temperature, stiff neck, mental confusion, seizures, double vision and rash. For support and more information: Migraine Action: www.migraine.org.uk The Migraine Trust: www. migrainetrust.org/ The National Migraine Centre: www.nationalmigrainecentre. org.uk/
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Newent in Bloom Update Newent in Bloom’s Supreme Champion Garden is Sunny Lodge in Culver Street. The judges simply exclaimed ‘WOW’ when they saw it.
Owners Phil and Marjorie Dawe said they were both shocked and delighted when they found out that they had won the Smiths Perpetual Cup. “Its an accolade” said Phil, “I’m chuffed for Marjorie because she does all the real work, I’m just the labourer.” There were an unprecedented number of entries this year. The Red Lion took the best commercial premises award, Stokes Mews residents won best frontage without a garden and Newent Rainbows were judged to have made the best youth effort. Best community effort went to The Veg-Out Zone Community Garden.
Well done to everyone who entered! Certificates will be presented at 4pm in the Memorial Hall on the day of the Onion Fayre (Saturday 10th September). Certificate winners please note that unless you RSVP NinB’s co-ordinator, your certificate will NOT be ready for you in the hall. Please contact Lynn Ashton by email at newentinbloom@ gmail.com or phone 01531 822598 and leave a message.
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Auction Anecdote I have to admit that Smiths do not have an August sale – partly because this is a very quiet time of year for auctions and partly so that I can actually take two weeks off and go on a summer holiday. I will therefore re-visit our July sale in order to write this anecdote about a seemingly humble mining lamp which some people might be surprised made one of the top prices of the sale. In the early years of mining the poor miners used only candles to light their way in the mines - however this was incredibly dangerous since mines are full of flammable gases and so there were frequent explosions. The problem with devising a safety lamp which did not explode was that the flame needed both oxygen to burn and ventilation for the fumes and heat to be dissipated. However since the 19th century was the great age of invention many new designs and improvements were continuously being developed, including using oil lamps with fish skin and then later glass and gauze funnels. Problems were found with both designs due to their fragility in the rough and tumble of mine work, however one of the main dangers was found to be when the flame went out and a miner decided to risk re-lighting it in the mine rather than returning to the shaft (often a journey in the dark of several miles).The solution to this was to lock the lamps so that the miner was forced to make the journey to have the lamp unlocked, despite losing several hours pay. It is this variety of invention and gradual progression of design that makes collecting mining lamps a popular hobby. The miners lamp at Smiths Auctions was a rare early example of the ‘Davy’ type and having sold a similar lamp several years ago I was happy to inform the vendor that I thought it would generate lots of excitement for collectors. I took time to catalogue the lamp carefully knowing that most interest would come via the internet and our efforts were rewarded when the lamp sold online for £1250. However we were very surprised that the successful bidder lived in the USA and so rather sadly the lamp has now been lost to its homeland forever. I wonder what the original owner would think about all of that! Smiths next sales are on the 2nd September and the 7th October. Entries for the October sale are invited on the 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th September between 10am and 3pm or by appointment. The sale has a special section for postcards, stamps and ephemera. www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk or 01531 821776 - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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As Justine you can't find the off switch as your home floo go over £350, and still e: "Genius - tickety split has just saved me £50, prepared. Page 24journey." To advertise call 07939 802 384 or 01531 805000 or visit www.newentmagazine.co.uk. xact same
Always follow the Money Transfer Golden Rules:
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10. Struggle to control spending? Shift to a no-overdraft account.
a) These are special cards. Most don’t allow this, so be careful. There’s step-by-step help in my full money transfers guide at www.moneysavingexpert.com / moneytransfers. b) Always repay the monthly minimum or you’ll lose the 0% deal. c) Plan to clear by the end of the 0% period or they jump to the full rate, 20.9% and 20.6% rep APR.
Do a money makeover, checking everything you spend money on to see if you’re overspending such as energy, insurance, phone, broadband and more. Many can save £1,000s. Then do a detailed budget and stick to it. Full help to do this at www.moneysavingexpert.com/ moneymakeover
Basic bank accounts provide a no-frills, no-overdraft current account service. So clear your current overdraft and you could move to one.
5. Bank-charge reclaiming isn’t dead - ‘I got £865 in unfair bank charges back’ Overdraft charges for busting your credit limit are the only thing that give payday loans competition for cost. With fees of up to £6/day or £15/ transaction, they can mount up to £100s or £1,000s a year. Reports of the death of bankcharge reclaiming have been exaggerated. It can still be done, though now you need to be in financial hardship to claim. Full step-by-step help and template letters at www. moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim Claire emailed: “I’ll get 6 years of charges back and a goodwill £70 on top... total £865. Thanks Martin.” 6. Shift your direct debits to minimise fees. Ask companies you pay to shift your direct debits to just before you’re paid. So if you’re paid on the 25th, aim for the 20th. This artificially boosts your balance, so you’re in the red for less time, meaning fewer charges – but budget carefully and don’t forget those bills are coming.
8. Compare overdraft debt rate to the other debt, repay highest interest first. If you’ve multiple debts, write a list of what you owe, then see which costs most, adding up interest and fees for true costs. If your overdraft’s the most expensive, make minimum payments on all other debts, and focus on using incoming cash to clear that. If it’s not the costliest, stay in your overdraft (but never bust your limit) and use spare cash to pay as much off the costliest as you can. Once the most expensive debt is cleared, you’re ready to tackle the next, and so on.
They used to charge fees if you spent more than you had, eg, for unpaid direct debits, but since January those have stopped. If you spend when you’ve not got money, it’ll still be rejected, but now there’s no charge. Options include www.barclays. co.uk Cash Card and www. co-opbank.co.uk Cashminder account. Martin Lewis is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Money Saving Expert. To join the 10 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip
9. Savings usually pay you less than an overdraft costs. A £1,000 overdraft costing £20/ mth equals £240/yr, but the same in easy-access savings earns a paltry £15 at best. So repay debt with savings and you’re £225 per £1,000 up each year. You may think: “But I’ll have no savings if the boiler packs up or the roof falls in.” True, but if an emergency strikes, you can go back into overdraft and you’ll be no worse off.
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Craig's Comment This summer has seen a veritable feast of sport, much of it being showcased to people for the very first time in their lives. From the European Football Championships, with countries like Iceland and Wales punching above their weight, right through to yet another successful Olympics for Team GB in Rio - if you have been inspired to either try a sport for the first time or get back into one, you are unlikely to be on your own. While some of the world’s greatest athletes going for gold and lifting trophies may seem a long way away, in some ways they could not be closer to home. Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester, who both live, work and train in the Forest of Dean, were clearly not content at stopping with their gold medals at London's 2012 Olympics. They decided to continue the spirit and went on to win a team silver and yet another gold for Dujardin in Rio this year! And if that is not enough yet - we also have former Newent Community School student Vicky Holland who has worn the red, white and blue of Team GB at her second Olympics after winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games in the Triathlon just two years ago. These examples prove that sport is available to everyone across the country. Many of those competing at
the Olympics and Paralympics started off in their gardens and local clubs, and while for many the ultimate goal of representing their country is a long way off, the benefits of taking part in a sport, any sport, are massive.
in the Forest made it clear to me that this scheme not only helps introduce patients to healthy lifestyles and appropriate exercise, it also provides a great opportunity for residents to make friends and take part in social activities.
NHS England has found that as little as 30 minutes exercise and activity a day can do the trick and contribute to reducing the risk of major illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.
It has in fact been found that taking part in sport not only improves peoples’ health, it can also boost self-esteem, sleep quality and energy, and reduce the risk of stress, depression, and dementia.
It does not mean that you have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, however, if you have been inspired by the Olympics and the Tour de France legends' visit to the Forest as part of the Tour of Britain at the start of September, then all the better! If Rio has shown us anything it is that there is a wide range of sports available. So whether you want to stretch your legs during a round of golf, hone your hand-eye coordination with clay pigeon shooting, go for a run or swim, or become part of a team by playing hockey or football, if you look close enough there will be a sport for your age and ability out there. You are also not alone in needing to find that sport either. Throughout the Forest there are a number of opportunities. Forest of Dean District Council, for example, have teamed up with Gloucestershire NHS to provide the Exercise Referral Scheme which aims to help patients improve their health and physical well-being. Having recently met with some residents who have been referred to exercise classes
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Katherine Sorrell outlines how you can employ paint to colour your home beautiful. Most of us are cautious about using colour, so how can we boost our colour confidence? Easy: arm yourself with a little knowledge and make the effort to experiment. You can always repaint if you don’t like the results. Start by leafing through as many interiors books and magazines as possible. A wealth of effort and experience has gone into producing room sets that work for all kinds of tastes. And, all the leading paint manufacturers produce colour cards, brochures that demonstrate how different shades can be put together, and interactive free apps: try Dulux’s Visualizer or Crown’s MyRoomPainter, for example. Consider the sizes of your rooms: pale colours, because they contain a lot of white, seem to recede, enhancing a feeling of spaciousness, while darker colours absorb light and therefore appear more enclosing. Similarly, ‘cool’ colours such as blue and green are more distancing than ‘warm’ colours such as red and Page 30
yellow. This is why people tend to use paler, cooler colours in small rooms, and white on low ceilings, reserving bolder or darker colours for large, bright rooms. But break the rules if you wish: perhaps use a dark, warm colour to make a small room feel welcoming and intimate. For practicality, paint those parts of the house that show the dirt (such as a busy hallway) in a darkish shade, and consider a high-gloss, washable surface finish, too. A simple, one-colour scheme is relatively easy to get right – provided you choose the right colour. Combining two or more can be more challenging, but hugely rewarding. Once you have narrowed down your choices and tried the apps, create a mood board of magazine cuttings and swatches, layering colours and textures to build a balanced palette. Buy tester pots of paints and get a feel for the colours by painting and sticking A4-sized pieces of paper to the walls you’re planning to paint, and see what they look like as the light changes through the day. Also, paint the inside of a cardboard box to see how the colour changes as the walls reflect off each other. If you don’t want a classic colour palette, look out for fashion-forward hues. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, an earthy metallic that works well with both fresh pastels and rich jewel tones, while Pantone’s colours of the year are Rose Quartz and a soft blue called Serenity. Crown’s autumn/winter palette is based around three looks: Out of the Dark, with black and
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Brilliant Bulbs by Pippa Greenwood
It is spring bulb time in all the garden centres now; they should be crammed full of bulbs, many at a reasonable price and all of which promise to provide glorious masses of colour for years to come. By all means plant bulbs in beds and borders, but if you only have a terrace, patio or a back yard, then there are still plenty of bulb planting opportunities to be had! Bulbs have the potential to make any garden look gorgeous, but you can use them to add an element of fun as well as glamour, colour and perfume. Bulbs look fantastic if allowed to naturalise beneath trees, but miniature varieties look equally good beneath shrubs. Choose miniature daffodils or crocuses and plant them in a scattered effect beneath the shrub, taking care to minimise damage to the shrub’s roots. Keep them well watered in spring and you should have a fantastic display. Ornamental plastic-lined woven baskets, which are available inexpensively from local markets or on the internet, make perfect planting containers provided they are at least 3” (8 cm) deep. Shallower baskets can be Page 38
used for smaller bulbs such as crocuses - simply fill them with bulb fibre and plant up as you would a bowl of indoor bulbs. To ensure adequate drainage, puncture some holes in the plastic liner and use any normal multi-purpose or loam based compost mixture. Baskets like this look particularly decorative in the spring, and if you add a couple of ferns or ivies to larger baskets they will look even better. An outdoor table is unlikely to be used for entertaining in spring, so simply cover it to prevent the surface being spoiled and arrange a selection of pots full of spring bulbs on it – the effect can be really splendid. An old bucket - particularly an enamelled or galvanized one - makes a fabulous planter, but remember to drill some holes in the base or place a layer of pebbles or grit at least 2” (5cm) deep in the bottom, so that excess water accumulates below the level of the roots and the bulbs do not rot off. If your garden or back yard is a good size, then large containers will look particularly handsome. Packed with a single variety of one of the daffodils or tulips
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How To Stop Your Dog Chewing It’s very common for puppies to chew, and it helps them to relieve the pain of teething. They also use their mouths to explore the world and its contents, but when your clothing and shoes become the target you’ll probably feel it’s time to take action. When your puppy is small, nervousness can also cause them to destructively chew anything in sight. Separation anxiety and boredom are common in dogs left alone for a period of time, so what can you do to prevent complete devastation when you return home? • Provide safe, tough items for your dog to focus on. You can buy a range of age-appropriate durable toys and chews from pet stores and other outlets. • Restrict their access to your possessions, or limit them to a couple of rooms in the house. • Make sure they get enough exercise – this is especially Page 40
PETS important if you’re leaving them for a while, as tiredness will reduce their need to chew. Could it be attention-seeking? All dogs need quality time with their owner, and it’s possible they could be chewing simply to get your attention. If you give them plenty of play time and attention in short bursts, positively reinforcing good behaviour, you should soon see a difference. Consistency is the key to stopping unwanted chewing. Your dog will respond to rewards for chewing its own toys, and also to the negative response, e.g. withdrawing your attention for a while when your shoes are the target. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/07/2012/behaviour/howto-stop-your-dog-chewing/ https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/ destructive-chewing/5-steps-to-correctinappropriate-dog-chewing https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/howcontrol-dogs-chewing
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
It’s a constant source of amazement to me how close one of the most valuable franchises in TV history came to fizzling out. But Star Trek – first shown on NBC on 8th September 1966 and cancelled after only three seasons – only just escaped that fate and its creator, Gene Roddenberry, ruined his health and nearly went bankrupt fighting for its survival. After war service as a bomber pilot Roddenberry became an airline pilot, but quit after a serious air-crash and joined the Los Angeles Police public information office instead. He started writing TV scripts after acting as consultant on a courtroom drama series, and in 1956 he quit the police to go full-time, working mainly on cop shows and westerns. He was fired from a series about a Mississippi paddle-steamer for insisting that there ought to be at least one black cast member, a stance on racism that became a hallmark of his, but apart from that incident his career quickly blossomed and he soon started producing as well as writing. His first successful pitch for a series of his own led to NBC commissioning The Lieutenant, a drama set in a US Marine Corps training camp. Guest roles in its 29 episodes went to many actors later to join Star Trek, including Leonard Nimoy Page 44
and Nichelle Nichols – although her episode was never aired because its themes of racism and sexual violence were considered too controversial. The Lieutenant was eventually cancelled, and Roddenberry revived an earlier idea for series about a round-the-world voyage in an airship crewed by multi-ethnic adventurers. The revived idea put the crew aboard a starship, though – an unusual twist at the time since although science fiction writing was in its heyday, the reputation of sci-fi on film had been so tarnished by the B-movies of the 1950s that there was very little of it about. Nonetheless, NBC financed a pilot which was tested at the end of 1964 – and flopped. But CBS was working on Lost In Space, so NBC decided to keep plugging away at sci-fi and financed a second pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before. This time the test audiences were more receptive, and in May 1966 the first proper episode, The Man Trap, went into production. Five days before it went out, Roddenberry hosted a screening of Where No Man at the World Science Fiction Convention and got a standing ovation. But ratings didn’t live up to expectations and Star Trek looked set to be cancelled after the first season. Roddenberry therefore enlisted the help of the leading sci-fi writers of the day including Isaac Asimov to write to NBC urging a second season. NBC was persuaded, and Asimov also suggested a few improvements. Even this didn’t help: a third season was made after 1,000 fans marched on the studio, but it was shifted
to a worse timeslot. Ratings fell again and the show was cancelled. Roddenberry took it hard. He worked desperately to revive the franchise, but to no avail – a cartoon version was made in 1973, but achieved little. Meanwhile Roddenberry had turned to drink and drugs, and a divorce left him penniless. He produced several TV pilots which were never commissioned and scraped a thin living appearing at sci-fi conventions. However, more and more foreign TV stations were buying the original series and it was slowly developing worldwide cult status. The release of Star Wars in 1977 made sci-fi popular, and a second series, Phase II, was considered. The script developed into Star Trek: The Movie, which was a huge hit; Roddenberry was taken on again to write Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; and the franchise snowballed from there. Unfortunately the drink and drugs had taken their toll on Roddenberry. He worked on Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, had a stroke in 1989, and died in 1991. The franchise he created currently runs to 13 films and six TV treatments; so far it’s made $4 BILLION.
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Cod, Prawn and Parsley Pie Serves 6
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Cod and prawns in a smooth herby white sauce topped with fluffy mash – it’s the ultimate fish pie!
Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Ingredients: • 1.6kg floury potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Meanwhile, place the cod in a large frying pan and pour over the milk. Add the bay leaf and peppercorns and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes then remove from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cod from the pan and set aside. Strain the milk into a large heatproof jug.
• 750g cod fillet • 1L milk • 1 bay leaf • Few black peppercorns • 75g butter • 50g plain flour
Melt 50g of the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 850ml of the milk. Bring to the boil, stirring all the time, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until you have a smooth, thick sauce.
• 3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley • 175g frozen peas, thawed • 225g large peeled prawns, thawed if frozen
Preheat the oven to 200C, fan 180C, Gas 6. Flake the fish, discarding any skin and bones, and stir into the sauce with the parsley, peas and prawns. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a deep ovenproof dish.
• 15ml olive oil • Sprig of fresh parsley, to garnish
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Historical Fiction Whether you’re time traveling back to the middle ages, or just revisiting the sixties, historical fiction is a great way to escape the present for a few hours. The Muse – Jessie Burton Burton’s The Miniaturist was one of 2014’s bestsellers, and personally I think her latest novel is even better. West Indian-born Odelle lands a job at a London art institute in 1967. Her friend, Lawrie, has a painting he thinks the institute might be interested in, but Odelle’s boss seems to know more about the picture than she’s willing to admit. Back in 1936, Olive is attempting to hide her artistic talents from her father, while building a life for herself in Spain. A brilliant portrayal of forging one’s identity in a foreign country. The Harrowing – James Aitcheson It’s 1066 and a Norman army is marching through England, destroying anyone and anything in their path. Five travellers are fleeing to the last Saxon stronghold, but will they reach it in time, and is it just the Normans they’re running from? There’s action scenes aplenty, interspersed with the individual stories of the five travellers – a servant, a lady, a priest, a warrior and a minstrel. Aitcheson has clearly done his homework on this era, and also manages to create characters that are every bit as human and flawed as their modern-day counterparts. Page 52
Let Me Tell You About A Man I Knew – Susan Fletcher Jeanne Trabuc is a dutiful wife and mother, but her sons have left home and the boredom and loneliness of life in rural Provence in the 1880s are settling over her in a quiet depression. So when a new patient arrives at the asylum that her husband runs, Jeanne can’t resist reaching out to him. An artist, with wild red hair, selfmutilated ear and attitude so different to anyone she knows, he has the power to reawaken the spark within Jeanne that she’s subdued for so long. A beautiful, fictional reimagining of Vincent Van Gogh’s time at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole institution. Stolen Years – Kazia Myers It’s 1940 and Poland is under occupation. Seventeen year old Anna is forced to leave her home near Krakow to work on an Austrian farm, where she is little more than a slave. But she finds solace, friendship and love amongst her fellow workers, even as the situation they find themselves in becomes progressively harder. The author’s parents were Polish refugees and survivors of Stalin’s labour camps, and this personal connection certainly comes across in this poignant tale.
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Hobbies The Genteel World Of Vintage China By Kate McLelland
Ever since the trend for ‘Shabby Chic’ furniture and accessories started to emerge in the ‘90s and ‘00s, the use of vintage china has risen in popularity. Drinking from a ‘proper’ tea cup harks back to a more genteel time, when tea had visible leaves and we didn’t drink it out of a mug. Nowadays you’ll find vintage tea ware everywhere, from village fetes to wedding breakfasts. It’s not just the charm of these elegantly-shaped drinking vessels that appeals, it’s their cost, too. In many charity shops you can buy a full set including cups, saucers, sugar bowl, milk jug and tea pot, for less than £15 (compare that with a medium-priced, 4-piece contemporary tea set from a popular high street chain store, which will set you back around £80). Of course, not every vintage tea set is cheap. In 2011 a Chinese silver-gilt tea service, auctioned by Sotheby’s Amsterdam, exceeded its estimate of €50,000 to fetch €204,750, while a 19th century 6-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service by Tiffany & Co. sold for over $20,000 at auction in Boston - four times more than Page 58
the expected amount. But the prize for the most costly tea set goes to a Half-Figure Service Meissen porcelain set, which sold for over £500,000 when it went under the hammer in 2012.
or manufacturer. For example, you might put together a collection of cups and saucers with a floral pattern or with an oriental theme, or you could simply collect items of matching colour.
If you are buying a vintage tea set for your personal use, here are some tips to keep the china in tip-top condition: - Never put it in the dishwasher: always hand wash with a mild soap such as baby shampoo. - Don’t soak vintage china as this can cause problems with the glaze, or even remove gold leaf decoration. - Avoid acidic substances like lemon juice. If you use lemon in your tea, be sure to remove it quickly after you’ve finished. - If you want to store your teacups, use a sealable plastic container. Stack carefully, placing a folded tea towel in the bottom of the box and putting a sheet of cardboard over the first layer before adding a second.
If you fancy spreading the vintage love, catering for vintage tea parties is now big business. Sybil Worsley-Cundall runs a company called Once Upon a Teacup in Manchester, providing tea parties for birthdays, hen parties, weddings, baby showers and christenings. She started out by buying a couple of tea sets for a vintage tea party and now runs a successful business. “Combined with the love I have for sourcing and collecting vintage pieces … sharing my vintage tea parties with others seemed a logical way to go,” says Sybil.
If you don’t want to collect whole tea sets but enjoy collecting individual cups and saucers, you can purchase items by pattern or type, colour
You can track down great vintage buys in charity shops, at local auctions and on Ebay, but before you buy it pays to examine every item for cracks and chips. Once you’ve bought your delicate china tea set, don’t be afraid to use and enjoy it: with careful handling and maintenance it should last for generations to come.
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What's On in September Memory Café Friday 2nd September, 10.30am - 12 Noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent
families. A range of partners will also be at the event including, Active Gloucestershire, Carers Gloucestershire, Healthwatch, and many more. Soft drinks and lunch will be provided. Transport can also be arranged. For more information or if you would like to arrange transport please call Kevin Dower or Julie Pritchard on 01452 528491. Newent & District Camera Club Free Pre-Season Taster Session Tuesday 6th September, 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Newent Library (parking behind)
A place where any member of the public who feel that they, or a person they know, may have memory problems or related cognitive issues can drop in without an appointment for a chat, and to exchange experiences and receive information. For further information please call Vanessa on 01531 821227. Highnam Court Open Gardens Sunday 4th Sept, 11am-5pm, Highnam Court, Highnam, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DP Open for Charity. 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens, lakes, shrubberies and listed Pulhamite water gardens with grottos and fernery. Take a stroll around ornamental lakes and woodland areas. Light refreshments will be served in the Orangery. Tea and coffee served from 11am, sandwiches until 1.30pm. Cream teas will be served from 1.30pm to 5pm. Admission £5.00, children FREE. Gloucestershire Rural Community Council – Health and Wellbeing Day Tuesday 6th September, 11am 2pm, Newent Memorial Hall The aim of this event is to promote health and wellbeing for older people, carers and their
• Meet club members and find out what the club does. • Get advice on using your camera. • Gain an insight into how to take better photos. • See how to turn a nice photo into a super one! • Learn how the club can help you to develop your photographic skills. Newent History Society Thursday 8th September, 7.30pm, Sheppard House, Onslow Road Arts and Craft Chairs from Morris to Voysey. For further details please contact Mr D Pearce on 01531 821398. Newent Family History Session Friday 9th September,10am 12 noon, Newent Library Come and learn how to uncover your past with a free family history drop-in on the 2nd Friday of every month. Newent Onion Fayre Saturday 10th September Gloucestershire’s largest free to enter festival is back! Come
along and enjoy food, drink, music and merriment! The Onion Fayre attracks almost 15,000 visitors every year. At the heart of the festival is the Onion Show which is unique in its status in the UK and of course the world famous Onion Eating Competition. 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. Further attractions include music, entertainment, a food festival, 150 stalls, a fairground and Dog Show. For more information visit www.newentonionfayre.net. Ledbury Art Society Annual Exhibition Saturday10th & Sunday 11th Sept, 10am - 4.30pm, The Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury All welcome, admission free. “The Listening Post” Monday 12th and 26th September, 7.00pm, Market House, Newent If you have any concerns or questions for the Council in any area of its work, why not drop by and meet some of its members who will be pleased to listen to what you have to say. The Council looks forward to meeting with you and to hear your views on our town. Appointments are not necessary, however you can advise the Town Clerk beforehand on 01531 820638 or townclerk@ newenttowncouncil.gov.uk. For more information visit: www.newenttowncouncil.org.uk. Newent & District Camera Club Free Pre-Season Taster Session Tuesday 13th September, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Newent Library (parking behind) This event is for both new and
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...events cont'd existing members: • Advice on entering competitions, including interpreting competition themes • How to resize photos for digital projection - What’s the portfolio all about? • What’s the project competition? and: How to print photos • How to mount photos to give them a professional look • How to convert photos to black and white for dramatic impact • Where to get help New season's programme starts on 20th September at 7.30pm. New members welcome. For more information see www.newentdcc.com.
like to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat before the film.
Booking advisable. Call 01531 821227 to book a place.
Glebe Kids Cinema Saturday 17th September, Doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Family film and refreshments, free admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. For further details please contact Andrea Cox: acox27@btinternet.com.
'Eric Freeman' invites you to share the Gloucestershire counstryside Friday 30th September, 7.30pm Cliffords Mesne Village Hall Showing of his new DVD 'A Legend in these parts'. Entrance by donation. Bar and raffle.
Late Summer Flower & Produce Show Sunday 18th September, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Dymock Parish Hall, Ledbury Road, Dymock, GL18 2AG
Flicks in the Sticks ‘Eddie the Eagle’ (cert. PG) Thursday 15th September, 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall
This is the uplifting and inspirational story of Cheltenham born Michael Edwards (a.k.a. Eddie) who became Britain's first Olympic ski jumper at the 1988 Calgary Winter Games. A complete underdog, his amazing tenacity charms the worlds and ensures him a place in British sporting annals. Running time: 1 hour 46 minutes, there will not be an interval. Admission (at the door): Adults £5.00, Children (under 18) £3.00. Discounted tickets (Adults £4.50, Children £2.50). Tickets can be purchased in advance from Gorsley Post Office & Stores or Tony Beckwith (01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@gmail.com). As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided). The doors will be open from 7.00pm for those that would Page 62
Open to the public. Classes for flowers, vegetables and cookery. Free admission. Results of the “Great Potato Grow” (The heaviest amount of potatoes grown in a bucket from one potato). For more information on this event and how to enter a category please call Jenny Thick on 01531 890453 or email jenniferthick@aol.com. Musical Afternoon Teas Wednesday 21st September, 2pm - 3.30pm, Sheppard House
Players from the Newent Orchestra play classical musical for everyone’s enjoyment and Sheppard House provides all comers with a traditional English tea of sandwiches, cake and tea. Charge: £4, to cover the cost.
LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Ashleworth & Hasfield Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Tuesday, 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Janet Williams on 01452 700320 or email janet.williams1985@gmail.com Castle Tump Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday, 7.30pm, at Upleadon Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Gill Bywater on 01531 820294. Coleford Hard Of Hearing Club Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month between 10.00am and 12 noon at St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford, where there is ample parking. Our aim is to spread useful information, help those with hearing impairment feel less isolated and have fun. We welcome new members and volunteers, and try to have four special events (e.g. Christmas lunch or summer trips) each year. For more information please contact Elaine on 07971 303958. Community Café Every Wednesday, 10.30am 12.30pm, Chill Out Zone, 36 Broad Street, Newent
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Coffee and tea for 50p, cakes/ biscuits. Free computers and Wi-Fi, pool table, garden. Open to all; run by Newent Initiative Trust.
at Gorsley Chapel. All welcome. For more information call Daphne Toner on 01989 720671 or email daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk
Dymock Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7.30pm at Dymock Parish Hall. All welcome. For more information on our programme/events call Hazel Downing on 01531 890565 or email: andyhazel@ talktalk.net. You can also call Ann Visor on 01531 890438 or email: coneybury@gmail.com. Hartpury Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Thursday, 7.30pm at Hartpury Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Dyllis Cowen on 01452 700760 or email dylliscowen@outlook.com
Lakeside WI Meeting Tuesday 20th Sept, 7.30pm Sheppard House off Onslow Rd 'Childhood as an Evacuee'; speaker Roger Hatsefield. For more information contact Sandra Kemp on 01531822041 or email sandrakemp@waitrose.com.
Highnam Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Thursday at 7.30pm at Highnam Parish Rooms Kilcot & Gorsley Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm
Monthly Mothers’ Union Meeting Tuesday 27th September, 2pm St. Marys Church Room, Newent AGM. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245. Newent Bridge Club Sixth Form Centre of Newent Community School We play duplicate bridge every Wednesday (6.45pm meet for 7pm start) and Friday (7pm meet
for 7.15pm start). There is always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. Visitors are always welcome. For full details see our website: www.bridgewebs.com/newent. Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm - 8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for good causes. The branch is open to any person with a notion to make a difference, just turn up and take part. For further information contact: Richard Balding at secretary.newent.rbl @googlemail.com Newent & District Probus Club Tuesdays, Memorial Hall, Newent Newent Probus Club for retired men meets twice a month on Tuesdays at Newent Memorial Hall.
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Jutland Marathon Okinawa Omaha Saratoga Shiloh
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Find the names of battles in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase
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...events cont'd New members and visitors always welcome. For further information contact the Secretary on 01531 890248 or 07960 463462. Newent & District Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm start, Red Lion, Market Square, Newent Visitors welcome, please contact our secretary on 07794 644 380 or email rotary@newentbb.co.uk Newent Lakeside Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheppard House, off Onslow Road. All Welcome! For more information call Sandra Kemp on 01531 822041 or email sandrakemp@waitrose.com. Newent Library Club Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 12 noon
For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. Free community transport. For more information call 01531 820447. Parkinson’s UK North Forest Group Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month except July and December, 10.30am - 12 noon Malswick House, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE All welcome. For more information contact Jane Henderson on 0344 225 3694 or email: jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk. Rudford Highleadon & Churcham Women’s Institute (WI) Meets every 4th Wednesday Page 64
7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall All Welcome! For more information call Margaret Bullock on 01452 750438. Staunton Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday 7pm at the Lounge in Johnstone Close, Corse. All welcome. For more information call Barbara Bubb on 01452 840338 or email bubb3da@btinternet.com. Tibberton & Taynton Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wed at 7.30pm at Taynton & Tibberton Village Hall. All welcome. For more information call Patricia Rackliffe on 01452 790520 or email pmrackliff@hotmail.co.uk Newent and District U3A Tuesday 20th September, 10.30am, Meet at Newent Memorial Hall Why not come to one of our monthly meetings and discuss your interests with us. U3A promotes learning for all retired or semiretired people over 55 years of age. Members share interests and skills through participation in interest groups, of which we currently have 21. More information can be found on our website: www.u3asites.org.uk/newent.
Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Huntley Village Hall
'In Stitches' Saturday 3rd and 17th and Saturday 10th and 24th September, 10am - 12noon, Glebe Chapel Free sewing/craft club; held fortnightly. Bring your latest sewing project or your machine and enjoy good company and a cup of tea. All welcome. For more information contact Jacky Wallace on 01452790632. Newent & District Camera Club Meeets every Tuesday at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start, ends at 10.00pm, Newent Library New members welcome. For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com. Newent Quilters Meet every second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, at Newent Memorial Hall.
New members always welcome. The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings vary from workshops to sewing evenings and guest speakers. We run sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and will have our next exhibition soon. There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com
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Watercolours, oils, pastels and silk painting - from complete novices to the more experienced amateur artists. For further information, please call Heather Smith on 01452 830088.
Dance for Adults Group Classes, Private Classes and Wedding Dance Tuition. Hen Parties and Dance Theme Parties at your location. Ballroom Dance (Beginners): Tuesdays 7.45pm at Strawberry Hill, Newent. Ballroom Dance (Improvers): Wednesdays 8.00pm at Newent
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Community Centre. Salsa (General): Thursdays 8.00pm at Strawberry Hill, Newent. General/ Street Dance: Tuesdays 6.30pm at Strawberry Hill, Newent. Group classes: £6, PAYG. Private from £30. Party rates on request. For more information or to book contact Miranda on 0744 333 1068. Gorsley Barn Dance Club Meets on the last Monday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, at Gorsley Village Hall.
Fun and good exercise in a social atmosphere. Previous experience and/or a partner not necessary! All welcome, whatever your age. Come and have fun ceilidh and barn dancing. For more details, contact Chris on 01989 720122 or Hilary on 01989 720105. Newent Cycling Group
We are an informal and friendly cycling group and you are welcome to come and join us on one of our rides. We meet every Thursday at 7pm by The Kings Arms Pub, Ross Road, Newent. We have two rides to suit different abilities and we cycle around the local quiet country lanes. If you would like to join us on one of our rides please call Ann or Steve on 01531 821490 for further information. Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thursday 7.30 - 8.30pm
Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774. Newent Parkrun (FREE!) Every Saturday at 9am, Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, GL18 1QF 5km run - it’s you against the clock! Simply Register at www.parkrun.org.uk/newent Newent Short Mat Bowling Club Every Sat 2pm - 4pm, Newent Comprehensive School Gym New members are always welcome with bowls available, come along and give it a try! Call Barbara on 01531 820279. Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sun An informal friendly walking group. Walks may be full or half day and vary in distance between 4 and 10 miles, often with a picnic or pub break. For more information please telephone our Programme Secretary Alison Jones on 01531 820151. Walking For Health For all abilities Every Thursday,10.00am 11.00am, Meet at Chill Out Zone Short and local walk followed by refreshments. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 or Scheme Co-ordinator Kim Spencer on 01594 562240. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Gardening Gorsley Garden Club Monday 19th September, 7.30pm Gorsley Village Hall Visitors always welcome: £2 per meeting. For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221. Highnam Garden Club Meets on the second Thursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm, Gambier Parry Hall (unless indicated otherwise).
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Refreshments are provided following the talk and a raffle will be held at most meetings. All are welcome, even if only as a guest for talks that they are interested in. For more information call 01452 312 626 or email highnamgardenclub@gmail.com. Thurs 8th September: What’s in Store Today; speaker: Jim Teague. Huntley Garden Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Huntley Village Hall Our programme consists mainly of talks on gardening subjects and visits to gardens. We are a friendly group and if you would like to see us, then why not pop in? For further information contact Heather on 01452 830088. Newent Garden Club Thursday 22nd September, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall
Talk on Colour Combinations by Julie Ritchie. New members very welcome. We meet at the 3rd Thursday of every month at Newent Memorial Hall. For further details please contact Betty on 01531 821399 or email betty@ woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk.
Music Newent Choral Society starts Tuesday 6th September, 7pm meet for a 7.30pm start, United Reformed Church Performing The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins, among other things, at our concert on Saturday, 26th November. Usual rehearsal venue Memorial Hall, but URC on the first Tuesday of every month. New members are always welcome, and your first term is free. For further details please contact Angela Jones on 01531 820205. Page 65
Ginny James on 01531 821904 or info@newentorchestra.org.
...events cont'd Newent Classical Brass Meet at Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. For more information contact Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra.org, or see website www.newentorchestra.org Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road For more information call Bill Anderton on 01531 821075 or email info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org “NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Friday, 30th September, 3.00pm - 4.30pm, St Bartholomew’s Community Lounge Relax, listen to and chat about music. £2.00, no need to book. Meetings are monthly. For more information visit: www. newentorchestra.org or contact
LOCAL MARKETS Kempley Produce Market Saturday 10th September, 9.30am - 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Come and shop for local produce at good prices, including home-made bread, locally grown vegetables, chutneys, preserves, jam and cakes, and lots more (produce seasonal). Enjoy a cup of fair trade tea/coffee with a slice of home-made cake, or chat over a brunch of bacon/sausage butties with friends and neighbours in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. For more information visit: www. kempleymarket.com or contact Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email louise.earll@wyenet.co.uk Morning Market & Harvest Exchange Saturday 24th September, 10am - 12 noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Stalls run by local people selling home produced goods, delicious
brunch and refreshments. For details see www. rudford.net or ring 01452 790831. Newent & District Country Market Every Friday, 9.00am - 11.00am Newent Memorial Hall Locally produced fresh foods including cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys. Seasonal vegetables, eggs, cut flowers, plants and cards. Coffee and biscuits available. Newent Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays 10.30am - 2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510
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Newent Useful Numbers CHURCHES
St Mary’s Church Glebe Chapel Gorsley Baptist Chapel Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Newent United Reformed Church
01531 821641 01531 820265 01989 720312 01531 821647 01531 828444
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance (Emergency Only) 999 Fire (Emergency Only) 999 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Police (Emergency Only) 999 Police (non-emergency) 101 NHS Direct 111
COUNCIL
Newent Town Council
01531 820638
UTILITIES
Newent Doctors Practice 01531 820689 Day Lewis Pharmacy 01531 820443
Electricty -Power Loss 0800 365 900 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Water Leaks 0800 169 1144 Water Severn Trent 0800 783 4444
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LIBRARIES
Newent Library
POST OFFICES
Newent Post Office Gorsley Post Office Higham Post Office Hartpury Post Office
TRAVEL
Bus Information Train Information
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Alcoholics Anonymous Glos Alcoholics Anonymous National Childline Citizens Advice Bureau Crimestoppers Directory Enquiries Drugs Helpline Floodline Parentline Plus RSPCA Samaritans National Missing Persons NHS Direct
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Auctioneers & Valuers Smiths of Newent
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Building, Maintenance, Repair, Carpentry & Handyman Services C B Home Improvements Clover Your Home
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Business & IT About Newent Federation of Small Businesses GMT IT Solutions
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Butchers Andy Creese Butchers
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Caring Services & Technology Forest Linkline Highfields Residential Home The Laurels Care Services
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Carpets & Flooring Ledbury Carpets Sapphire Carpets
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£142,500 NEWENT 3 Double Bedrooms with Ensuite & Family Bathroom A well presented 2 bedroom mid-terraced house with internal NEWENT cottage style rooms situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location. A Delightful, Spacious & Well Presented Detached Bungalow room and kitchen llLounge/dining a Quiet Location within easy distance of the Town Centre bedrooms and bathroom l2InEntrance Hallway, Diningfor Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom rear gardenLounge, and parking 2 cars Private & Conservatory, Room/Shower Room to Master heating andEnsuite double Wet glazing lGas Detached Garage with parking to the front l
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l Set in an Elevated Position in Mature Landscaped Gardens
Canopy Hallway, porch, entrance hallway, inner hall/utility room, l Entrance Drawing Room, Dining Room, Large Magnificent study, kitchen, lounge, conservatory and store room Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Rear & Inner 3 bedrooms, and bathroom Lobby, Sitting Room, Library, 2nd Kitchen & Shower Room. Off-road parking and enclosed rear garden l First Floor: 5 Bedrooms & 2 bathrooms l 2 Storey Coach House, Double Garage
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£225,000
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