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Forest of Dean April 2019

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Chicken & Rice Burritos Make these quick and easy wrap for on-the-go lunch or supper. Wrap tightly in foil to transport.

Ready in: 30 minutes | Makes 4

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

100g easy-cook long grain rice, boiled, drained and cooled (see tip) 2 tsp chilli powder

350g chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced

Half a red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced Half a green pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 4 large flour tortillas 4 tbsp tomato salsa

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Lime wedges, to serve

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Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the rice and chilli powder and stir-fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron griddle pan over a high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once until the chicken is seared and cook through. Add the peppers to the pan after 2 minutes and cook till soft. Cut the cooked chicken into thin strips and stir into the rice mixture with the peppers. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Warm the tortillas as directed on the packaging. Place a tortilla on a chopping board and spread with 1 tbsp of the salsa. Top with a quarter of the chicken and rice mixture. Fold in the sides towards the centre then roll up tightly to completely enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four burritos in total. Serve the burritos halved, with lime wedges.

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A Spring in my Step Hello and welcome to the April issue of your local community magazine. So, what does this month bring us?... well we have lighter nights, although losing an hour’s sleep on Mother’s Day wasn’t very good. We have the school Easter Holidays for two weeks, and of course Easter itself and the lovely long bank holiday weekend. My son, who is 15, has told me he is too old now for an Easter Egg Hunt. Yeah, right, in front of his mates he is too old; if I created one for him, he would happily go around searching for all the eggs, gorging along the way. April is a big month for me personally as on Easter weekend I will be celebrating a very big birthday and I don’t mean 21!

Turning 50 always seemed such a long way off - in my head, I am still in my 30s, yet here it is. I’m not giving into it but I am at the point

where I’ve stopped fretting about turning 50 and accepted that I am 50. Still, I do feel on the big day I’ll look in the mirror and see wrinkles that weren’t there the day before.

Undoubtedly a milestone like this does make you reflect. I’ve certainly become more appreciative of people in their 60s, 70s and 80s and can only hope to be doing as well as they are doing when I reach those numbers. I’ve been meaning to be more focused, to pay attention to everything and to take nothing for granted as so many people do not make it to 50. So I’m thankful to be here, leaving just one thing left for me to say: Bring It On!

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Front cover image: Giffords Circus by Gem Hall Photography Page 3


A walk in the Forest A short story written by Forest of Dean Magazine reader and local writer Geraldine Faulkner

Despite it being a blustery day, Sarah decided it would do her good to go for a walk in the Forest. After all she had been housebound for nearly two months now and she felt that fresh air would do her good; physically and mentally. Striding out towards Ruardean Hill where paths opened invitingly to walkers, Sarah felt the tension start to drain out of her. As a child she had loved walking in the Forest – especially with her mother who was a true Forester and who knew all about the plants and fauna to be found there.

“Had been a true Forester,” Sarah corrected herself mentally. A fresh wave of pain washed over her at the realisation that never again would she go for a walk with her mother, Kay, who had died of bowel cancer two days earlier. Tears started to well up in her eyes and she was grateful that the Forest, in its comforting way, offered her the privacy to cry openly. Pulling out a hankie, Sarah mopped up the tears and 4

allowed herself the luxury of sobbing out loud. The realisation that never again would she be able to hear her mum’s voice or enjoy their weekly phone calls hit her like a physical blow. “It’s the finality of it all that is the hardest part to bear.”

Seeing a tree stump at the side of the path, Sarah sat down and took a deep breath.

Clutching her soggy hanky, she looked around to make sure no dog walkers were about. What would they think of a middle-aged woman sitting on a tree stump crying her eyes out? A mad woman who should be put away, she thought with a watery chuckle. “Mum would say ‘C’mon my girl, get a grip’,” Sarah added to herself. She remembered her mother’s quirky ways. How Kay had stoutly defended the wild boar which dug up residents’ verges in the Forest. “After all, they’re entitled to forage around,” her mother used to say. Sarah wondered if Kay’s affinity with the boar had been because


she shared so much with the animals; both were poor-sighted and both fiercely protective of their young.

the human so near to them, the mother boar trotted off with her young close behind.

A rustle in the bramble bush a few feet away from her made her look up.

“Thanks, mum,” she whispered. “For the reminder you are always going to be nearby.”

For a few moments, Sarah sat quietly enjoying the memory of her stubborn, outspoken and wonderful mother.

A mother boar and six young piglets had emerged onto the path and were totally oblivious of Sarah who sat completely motionless on her tree stump. With fawn stripes along their sides, the young were enchanting and for the first time in weeks, Sarah found herself caught in the moment.

After snuffling around in the ground for a few moments and oblivious of

Sarah let go of the breath she had been holding.

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The Easter Hedgehog “Derek, what are you doing out here at the crack of dawn?” Kelly, with a milk bottle in each hand, was surprised to find her husband hiding under the carport. “Kelly, you nearly gave me a heart attack!” Derek gasped. “What are you doing up?”

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GARDENING

Heavenly Herbs I’ve always liked to grow herbs in pots – they look pretty, and ornamental variegated forms are available too. More importantly, they can be kept in any welllit spot close to the house, ideal if your garden soil is wet and soggy, plus they are in easy reach if you fancy perking up the supper with some fresh, zingy herbs. If your life lacks a garden, then herbs in window boxes are perfect. Making a herb planter is easy and inexpensive, and the results should be long-lasting.

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your planter at this time of year. Some of my favourites include variegated cream and green sage; ‘Tricolor’ sage, which also has splashes of purple on its leaves; golden lemon thyme (with a great lemony flavour); prostrate rosemary; chives; and golden oregano. Choose herbs you enjoy eating but opt for pretty varieties where available.

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layer if necessary, and stand your pot in a sheltered spot close to the house door or on your balcony or patio so it is easily accessible. If you find you’re not eating the foliage fast enough, you can freeze chopped herbs in ice cube trays with a little water for use later in the year when growth is slower.

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Auction Anecdote An elderly vendor was not exaggerating when he told me he had amassed an extensive collection of regimental cap badges over his entire lifetime. He was given the first one when he was just three years old. A Tank Commander, who was billeted with our vendor’s family during the war, had given his old cap badge to the young child as a parting gift, not realising he was inspiring a hobby which would last over seventy years! Other relatives and family friends had happily given their badges to the boy as they returned home from war and the collection had started to grow. As a young man, he had joined the army himself and continued his collection whilst in the services. Later, he continued buying at auctions, car boot sales, and eventually on eBay. However, he now needed to pay for a new roof and had made the difficult decision to sell. The collection included badges from all around the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, India, Africa, New Zealand and Europe and it was an easy job to divide it up into seven regional lots. Militaria buyers are very active online and so I was confident that if we showed all the badges in detailed photographs we would achieve an excellent result for our client. On the day bidding was fiercer than I could have possibly imagined with buyers in the room and online in the UK seeing off competition from overseas and giving an overall total of over £4,000. Smiths’ next sale is on the 10th of May and includes a special section for silver and jewellery as well as a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th of April (10am-3pm) or by appointment. For further information, 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 10th May Sale at 10am With Special Jewellery & Silver Section also includes Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Pictures & Collectables

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

Fully illustrated catalogues available online

BELOW: Victorian five stone diamond ring Sold 1st March £2,400

ABOVE: Fine 1.6 carat diamond ring Sold 1st March £3,800

Entries Invited for our May Sale 9th, 11th, 16th & 18th April 10am - 3pm or by appointment

Home visits for larger consignments

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Your local EVENTS GUIDE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER’S EXHIBITION Ongoing until 21 April, daily 10am - 4pm, Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley Celebrating local wildlife; showcasing young talent. www.deanheritagecentre.com CHILDREN'S EASTER TRAIL 6 - 22 April, 9am - 5pm, Over Farm, Gloucester £5 per child. No need to book. Bring a pen or pencil and wear appropriate shoes. Takes approx. 1h. Small prize if you crack the trail. INFLATABLE THEME PARK 6 - 22 April, 10am - 5pm, Over Farm, Gloucester Featuring over 15 attractions! All day, unlimited wristband: £8 per child (strictly 2-14 yrs old only). Accompanying adult entry to theme park is free. ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE AT FOREST FOLK CLUB 7 April, Door opens 7.30pm for 8pm start, The Orepool Inn, Chepstow Rd, Sling, Coleford, GL16 8LH. Admission on the door: £7. T: 01594 833833 EASTER ACTIVITIES 8 - 19 April, from 10am, Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley. Easter-themed trails, Easter arts & crafts and more. www. deanheritagecentre.com

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3pm, Bathhurst Park, Lydney, GL15 5HG. An Easter Egg hunt in the park for young children and parents. EASTER POTTERY PAINTING. 18 - 21 April, 10am - 4pm, Hot Pot Pottery, Christchurch, GL16 7NS. Paint Easter Bunnies, Egg Cups or Easter Egg Decorations. For prices & times see www.hotpotpottery.co.uk.

SEVERN BORE 19 - 21 April, Various times, Minsterworth. Use one of the car parks (do not park along Church Lane). www.severn-bore.co.uk

COLEFORD CARNIVAL OF TRANSPORT 22 April, Coleford GL16 8BD Over 500 Vintage Cars, Classic Cars, Custom & Street rods, Military Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles & Motorcycles. Entertainment for all the family, food, art exhibition, craft show, Model Railway Exhibition. FREE admission. CHEPSTOW WALKING FESTIVAL 24 - 28 April, Chepstow Cas-gwent, NP16 5EP 35 guided walks and several fringe events stretching across the Welsh and

English border. For the full programme and to book: www.walksinchepstow.co.uk or contact Chepstow TI Centre: 01291 623772. FOREST WARRIOR 28 April, from 10am, Speech House Rd, Coleford Ultimate obstacle race (10-12k). Entry from £40. www.forestwarrior.co.uk

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SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE DOWSERS 2 May, 7.30pm, Aston Ingham Village Hall, HR9 7LS. ‘Myths of Dragons and Serpents’ with Peter Knight. www.stoneseeker.net Members £3; Non-Members £4. www.shd.org.ukMembers £3; Non-Members £4. www.shd.org.uk

Local Markets

COLEFORD COUNTRY MARKET. Fridays, 9.30am - 12pm, beside the Clock Tower in Coleford; Saturdays, 10am - 12pm, Mushet Walk, near the Co-op. Home-baked goods, preserves, honey, hand-made crafts, homegrown seasonal fruit, vegetables & plants. FARMERS MARKET 1st Sat/month, 9.30am 1pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels. Produce, patisserie, fish, pies, etc.


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We love April for its birds, bees, breaking buds and warmth; no other month changes more from the beginning to the end. Growth is accelerating and the feeling of excitement rises as everything is speeding up. Four in five people get stressed on a regular basis. Gardens and green spaces can be a welcome escape and help you to relax and take some time out. Your garden can aid you in restoring a better balance in your life, so use your imagination and creativity to turn it into a green haven.

Now is the perfect time to sow seeds, which is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable tasks in the garden. Pick a mixture of fruit, vegetables and herbs. Read the packet instructions carefully as some varieties are sown undercover to start them off, while others can be sown directly into the soil outside. TASK CHECKLIST:

Lawns: Use lawn seed to make new lawns and repair bare patches.

Perennials: Stake perennials with tall or weak stems; regularly check for slugs and snails as they attack soft young growth. Dahlias: Plant tubers to stimulate growth. Lilies: Plant lily bulbs in pots.

Vegetables: Sow seeds in succession to increase the harvest time and reduce gluts of crops.

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If you are interested in offering some time to support the Aston Project, we would very much like to hear from you. You can complete the online Volunteer form via the link found at www.astonproject.co.uk. under the “Volunteer” section or you can get in touch on the below contact details if you would simply like to find out more. T: 01452 907252 or 07813 351346 E: astonproject@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk W: www.astonproject.co.uk

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NEWENT MARKET HOUSE Heritage Display 2019 Starting on Easter Saturday, 20th April, we’ll be welcoming visitors on Saturdays and Sundays (until the end of September) between 1.30pm and 4.00pm.

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In addition to 3000 years of Newent history on display boards, there are two large cases full of artefacts and a room dedicated to celebrating local music-makers. We also have a comprehensive display of local village histories and tourism leaflets.

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