Forest of Dean February 2019
YO U R F R E E LO C A L COMMUNIT Y MAGAZINE
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Spontaneous Shopping Spree Hello and welcome to the February issue of your local community magazine. This month's editor's letter comes from Anne (that’s me!) and I manage the magazine production and coordination of our community features each month.
We managed to bag some great bargains. Even the light fitting made a big difference, but with the rest of our purchases, the room feels transformed.
We certainly have the bug for home improvements now. The bathroom is next on 2019 for me started off with an unexpected our list, but that’s another level of makeover series of home improvements. It wasn't a where a trip to the sales won’t suffice. Neither New Year’s resolution, it just kind of happened... of us have any skills that would enable us to install a shower, do any sort of plumbing or In January, my other half suggested we should lay tiles. So we will call upon the expertise see what was on offer in the sales at the local of our super advertisers, furniture stores to improve our desperatelyand I’ll just look forward needs-a-makeover living room. to the final flourish Firstly, we found a nice new light fitting – with new towels well within budget. Before we knew it though, and posh soap. we had a new sofa and armchair, a nest of tables, a mirror and a giant wall clock!
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Displaying art in your home Art on your walls is the essential addition to any room, transforming it into a personal space. Don’t treat art as an afterthought, but give as much care and attention to choosing and hanging drawings, paintings and photographs as you would to choosing fabrics and furnishings. Above the sitting room mantelpiece is often an optimal location, but any room in which you spend a lot of time is ideal, such as the kitchen (away from humidity and splashes), family room or conservatory. Direct sunlight can damage precious works, so use special protective glass if necessary, or find a more suitable spot. Bigger pieces need an expansive space while smaller works may look odd when hung on their own on a large wall – in which case, either find a niche wall to hang a smaller work or create a grouping of pieces that work together, by colour, theme or subject matter. Pairs of complementary pictures make a nicely symmetrical display, while informal groups, perhaps with a variety of frames and hung asymmetrically, create a sense of intimacy and individuality. Alternatively, group identically framed works of the same size and shape in closely packed rows – a formal design particularly well suited to a dining room or a hallway.
A white wall (as in art galleries) is not the only choice of backdrop. You could pick a colour from the painting and replicate it on your wall, or even hang works against wallpaper using complementary colours – but pick a small pattern to use as a backdrop to a sizeable work.
Light works of art so they can be seen properly after dark, perhaps by using a table or floor lamp
to cast a glow towards them. For a more formal, professional effect, use either traditional picture lights fitted above the work or a discreet track and spotlight. LED bulbs are recommended but make sure the colour ‘temperature’ is neither too ‘cold’ and white or too ‘warm’ and yellow. For real detail, choose a bulb with excellent colour rendition at 95CRI or above.
Height is dictated by personal preference, the size and shape of the piece, the room’s proportions and the surroundings. Museums and galleries typically hang modern works at 1.55m to the centre line of the picture (Old Masters go a little higher) – roughly equivalent to the average human eye line. Damage-free hanging strips and hooks allow you to experiment until you get it right and thus enjoy an impressive and attractive display of art on your walls. By Kate McLelland Page 5
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February is not only a dark month, but also the coldest one of the year, so why not fight the winter blues and light up your garden with the colourful and fragrant blooms of witch hazel? And don't worry, spring is on its way! Spring bulbs are already showing, and if you have a look around you will be able to spot first buds on shrubs and trees. We all suffer from it eventually... with increasing age, our joints get stiffer, our energy diminishes and our bodies become weaker. The solution? Gardening! It has been proven that gardening and being outside leads to significant health benefits and can even help with dementia, sleeping problems, chronic illnesses and more.
I too have felt the effects of ageing over the years and have used gardening to improve my mental and physical wellbeing. I have learnt to use different tools to get jobs done with the least amount of effort while achieving the best possible results. Have a look at how you can adapt your garden and make adjustments to help prolong your active enjoyment of it, even if it is just to sit and enjoy the view. Great tips include looking for plants that need less attention and reducing the reaching distance. Using sharp good quality tools also makes life a lot easier. TIP – Consider raised bed gardening and look at vertical gardening as many vegetables grow well on trellises like cucumbers, squashes and beans. Plant of the month: Helleborus niger. The Christmas Rose provides an early splash of colour (pinks & whites) to your garden.
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Longhaired cats and dogs should be brushed at least once a day at this time of year. It not only makes them feel more comfortable, but also prevents knots and tangles developing. If the weather is particularly warm it may also be worthwhile having your dog trimmed – this makes them easier to groom, and also reduces the time you have to spend vacuuming.
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“Mum, come in here,” Jennifer whispered, dragging Doreen into the downstairs toilet. “Have you seen what Gary’s got in his rucksack?” “No love,” Doreen replied, steadying herself on the towel rail; it was a tight space for two people and a rucksack. “I don’t go nosing through your brother’s belongings, and neither should you.”
“Shhh, he could be out of the shower any minute,” Jennifer said. “I need to show you something. Have you noticed he’s been behaving a bit strangely this week?” “He has been a bit jumpy,” Doreen agreed reluctantly. “I thought it meant love was in the air.”
“Me too,” Jennifer nodded. “You know how I said he should take Elaine somewhere special for Valentine’s Day?” “You wouldn’t stop going on about it!” Doreen interrupted sternly.
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“She’s the outdoors type,” Doreen shrugged. “Honestly Mum, is she a woman or a Labrador?” Jennifer shuddered. “They even go out in the rain.” “He seems happy,” Doreen said.
“That’s what I thought,” Jennifer said. “I just had this notion that he might be planning on popping the question tonight.” “What a lovely thought!” Doreen gasped. Jennifer continued, “I had this hunch that I if looked in his rucksack I’d find an engagement ring.”
Doreen grasped Jennifer’s arm. “And did you?” “No.” Jennifer opened the drawstring of Gary’s bag. “I found these. They’re nightvision binoculars, a thermos and some cheese sandwiches.”
Both women looked at each other in horror.
“Mum, tell me honestly, have you properly met this Elaine?” Jennifer asked.
“So you’re not stalking her then?” Doreen asked.
“Don’t you think it’s odd that he only invites her round when we’re not here?”
“That doesn’t sound very romantic,” Jennifer pouted.
“No, Mum,” Gary laughed. “She really is my girlfriend.”
“He says she’s quite shy,” Doreen offered.
Gary smiled. What Jennifer had failed to find was the diamond engagement ring he’d hidden in the lid of the thermos flask.
“I assumed he wanted some privacy.” Doreen felt flustered. “What are you trying to say, Jennifer?”
“And you know how he finally agreed to book a fancy restaurant, La Chouette, for tonight? Well, I googled the restaurant,” Jennifer said. “It doesn’t exist.”
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“What are you two doing hiding in here?” Gary surprised them both by opening the door. He frowned. “Why have you got my bag?”
Jennifer took a moment to compose herself. “How do you explain these?” She held up the binoculars.
Gary’s face froze. “They’re for this evening,” he snapped, “and none of your business.” “We know La Chouette doesn’t exist,” Jennifer said. “It’s time to come clean.” Gary stared at her and then his face softened. “I said that just to get you off my case,” he said. “Elaine really isn’t interested in fancy restaurants.” “Where are you going then?” Jennifer asked suspiciously.
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Remarkable Raspberries If you want to grow soft fruit then I recommend raspberries for value, reliability and ease of growth.
The canes, best bought bare root, are available now, so here are my top tips for planting and growing great raspberries.
Raspberries like moisture, without being soggy around the roots. Improve light and sandy soil by digging in plenty of bulky organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Summer-fruiting raspberries crop in midsummer, while autumn fruiters crop from the end of summer, often until the first frosts, so if possible plant a few of each. There are different varieties of summer and autumn-fruiting raspberries, and the ‘Fallgold’ variety even has yellow fruits. If your soil is heavy and wet, and if it 18
is alkaline or chalky, summer raspberries may struggle, so grow autumn fruiters as they can withstand the adverse conditions. AUTUMN FRUITING RASPBERRIES WILL CROP UNTIL THE FIRST FROSTS First, choose a sunny, sheltered spot and weed thoroughly so the raspberry canes are not competing with weeds for moisture and nutrients. If your garden is very hot and sunny in the summer then light shade for the raspberries from a nearby tree is recommended; otherwise, they like sunshine.
Summer-fruiting raspberries need a support system – sturdy posts at a spacing of about 1.8m (6ft) and galvanized wires at a spacing of about 30cm (12in) will do the trick. Autumn-fruiting raspberries should be fine without support but you can tie them in if you wish.
The canes are available now and in their ‘dormant’ state (looking like a bundle of sticks) respond well to planting now. Space the canes 40-45cm (15-17in) apart and allow about 2m (6ft 6in) between rows.
Dig in plenty of well-rotted manure and plant each cane at a depth of 58cm (2-3in), spreading the roots out well so they establish better. Firm the canes in then cut each one back to about 25cm (10in) above ground level and water in well if the soil is dry.
Summer-fruiting raspberries fruit on the previous year’s growth, so planting now will be much better in 2020 onwards than this year. Autumn fruiters produce their crop on the same year’s growth, so expect a decent crop this autumn
and heavier ones from 2020.
Mulch raspberries each spring with wellrotted manure. Once finished cropping, cut the fruit-bearing canes of summer-fruiting varieties back to ground level and tie the newly formed canes to the wires ready for next year. With autumn-fruiting raspberries, cut back the old canes at the end of winter and the new canes will appear in spring.
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Salmon with Tomato and Coriander Salsa This low-fat supper is quick to make and is packed with flavour. If you prefer, replace the salmon with trout or sea bass fillets.
Ready in: 30 minutes | Serves 4
Ingredients
Ready in 30 minutes
4 ripe tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
½ red chill, deseeded and very finely chopped (optional) 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 salmon fillets
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To make the salsa, scoop out and discard the tomato seeds and dice the flesh. Place in a bowl with the red onion, coriander, chilli (if using) and 1 tbsp each of the lime juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the remaining olive oil. Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes. Turn each fillet over, sprinkle over the rest of the lime juice and cook for a further 5-6 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. Serve the salmon fillets on a bed of boiled longgrain and wild rice and topped with the salsa.
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HRH The Prince of Wales visits Gloucestershire hospice
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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales brought smiles to the faces of patients being cared for by Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice and their families during a special visit to Cheltenham in December.
The Prince of Wales, who has been Patron of the hospice for 32 years, met patients receiving expert and compassionate palliative care, their families, volunteers, supporters, Sue Ryder Nurses and hospice support staff.
During the visit, His Royal Highness was invited to mark the occasion of his 70th birthday year by planting a Yellow Norwegian Maple within the hospice grounds. The commemorative tree and plaque have pride of place in the hospice’s new woodland walk. For more information on Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice please visit www.sueryder.org/leckhampton
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Volunteers needed to start and run new social groups
Royal Voluntary Service is looking for volunteers in Gloucestershire to kickstart a range of new social groups for people in their community, particularly those in later life.
Social activities could include; running a quiz group in a community hall, establishing a book club in a local library or exploring new ways to bring people together over food. The Bring People Together programme is active across the county and is seeking volunteers in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley, Winchcombe, Coleford, Cinderford, Lydney, Mitcheldean and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be provided. Royal Voluntary Service will also provide guidance on recruiting volunteers to help you, managing money and fundraising. They will also teach you how to run the activity safely and legally. In return, volunteer coordinators can enjoy developing their skills and experience, being part of a team and creating something of lasting value for their community and the people in it. If anyone has an idea for a group they would like to set up as a volunteer coordinator, please contact Charlie on Charles.allen@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk, call 07774 334 322 or visit www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
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Auction Anecdote Unfortunately, I am caught ‘on the hop’ writing this article in more senses than one. After my fall on the Malvern Hills, I am still hopping about on crutches which is making life extremely difficult. At the time of writing we have not yet had the January sale and so I cannot recount any exciting recent saleroom snippets. So instead I thought I would do a brief glimpse backwards and forwards in an attempt to summarise the current market. Jewellery has definitely been the star of the show the last few years at Smiths with fine diamond set jewellery often stealing the limelight and performing very well. It seems people think that they might as well This charming silver novelty invest in and enjoy a pepper pot needs a good clean nice piece of jewellery, but still sold for £150 rather than see the money wasting away in the bank. Small items of antique silver are also doing very well along with militaria, coins, postcards and of course all the little niche collectables I have mentioned before. Of course, there is a downside and areas which currently struggle continue to be the traditional antiques such as furniture, ceramics and clocks as well as many traditional paintings and prints. However, new furnishing trends look set to introduce a much richer and lusher eclectic style which works well with antiques as opposed to the stark white minimalist look which has been popular for so long. So give it another few years and I am certain antique furnishings will be back on top form – so now is surely the time to buy! Smiths’ next sale is on the 1st March and includes a special section for Militaria as well as a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 5th, 7th, 12th & 14th of February, 10am - 3pm or by appointment. For further information please telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewenatuctions.co.uk. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
Monthly Sales of Antiques & Collectables 1st March Sale at 10am With Medals & Militaria Section also includes Jewellery, Silver, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Pictures & Collectables
Viewing Day prior 10am - 7pm and morning of sale
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A Georgian Cavalry Sabre by Brunn Est £500/£700
A WWII DSM Naval Medal Group Est £1000/£1500
Next Antiques & Collectables Sale 5th April With Stamps & Postcards Section
Entries Invited 5th, 7th, 12th & 14thMarch 10am-3pm or by appointment
Home visits for larger consignments
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Your local EVENTS GUIDE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Ongoing until 17 March, Nature in Art, Twigwoth, Nr Gloucester, GL2 9PA World-renowned photography exhibition featuring breathtaking images from the animal world. T: 01452 731422 HISTORY TALKS 7pm for 7.30pm start, Linton Village Hall, HR9 7RX Linton & District History Society. 6 Feb: “The very first action of D-Day”. 13 Feb: “Timber-framed Buildings”. 27 Feb: “The early career of John Nash”. Admission: members £2, visitors £3, students free. Dorian Osborne: 01989 780634 or brockswoodfs@yahoo.co.uk. NEWENT ONION FAYRE OPEN EVENT AND AGM 6 Feb, 7.30pm, Newent Market House New members for fresh ideas and helping hands needed. onions@ newentonionfayre.net, 07831762735 or 01531 821610 for details.
SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE DOWSERS 7 Feb, 7.30pm, Aston Ingham Village Hall, HR9 7LS An opportunity to try your hand at various specialist dowsing methods as four SHD members set up stalls and share their knowledge. Bring your pendulums or rods if you have them. Members 26
£3; Non-Members £4. www.shd.org.uk
CUPCAKES, CUP PAINTING & A CUPPA 12 & 13 Feb, Hot Pot Pottery, Coleford, GL16 7NS For couples (or anyone else). Paint a cup, have a home-made cupcake and a cup of tea. £16 per person. Booking required – sessions 10-12 or 2-4. OR design and make ceramic heart shaped hanging tiles - sessions 1-2pm & 3-4pm. T: 01594 837943 VALENTINE'S FLOWERS 13 Feb, 11am - 2.30pm, Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, Clearwell, Nr Coleford, GL16 8JS. Make a heartshaped wreath for you or a loved one. Coffee & croissants before you start and afternoon tea at 1pm. £50. To book: 01594 833046
OLD FATHER THAMES: THE RIVER IN ART 14 Feb, 2pm, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG The Arts Society West Gloucestershire presents an art talk on the Thames by Andrew Davies. Ticket required. T: 01684 833701 POTATO FAIR 16 Feb, 10.30am 1.30pm, Littledean Community Centre, GL14 3LN. Over 60 varieties of seed potatoes, onion sets, shallots, garlic, rhubarb crowns, asparagus crowns,
heritage & heirloom seeds, fruit trees and bushes. Entry £1 - incl. raffle ticket. T: 01749860039
SEVERN BORE 20 - 23 February, Various times, Minsterworth Use one of the car parks (do not park along Church Lane). www.severn-bore.co.uk
THE BIRTH OF VIRTUOSITY 23 Feb, Doors open at 7pm, Concert at 7.30pm, Kempley Village Hall, Dymock, GL18 2BP. An evening of live music, discussion and drinks with local violinist Alice Earll. T: 01989 780792 5K RUN 24 Feb, from 11am, Hillside Brewery, Longhope, GL17 0NG. Raising money for The Running Charity. Entry cost: £5. Register beforehand. 01452 830222
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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.
The End of Car Ownership: A Vision for the Future?
You may have seen them parked in reserved spaces around town, especially in places like London: Pay as You Drive rental cars. They are increasingly popular in cities where insurance, parking costs and the availability of public transport make running a car expensive and unnecessary. When you need to venture further, renting a car is the obvious solution. In fact, most of us already rent our cars anyway via Personal Contract Purchase (PCP).
Allied to this, last year saw the twin announcements that London would trial driverless cars in 2019 and Addison Lee, the private hire firm, wants a driverless taxi fleet by 2021.
So, if you don’t need to drive a car, why own one? The way we buy, pay and shop for anything has changed out of all proportion in the last ten years: online purchase, cashless, rent it, lease it, same-day delivery. Suppliers have had to wake up to this fact, and quickly. Making cars is tough game to be in anyway. 8% profit margin is what most manufacturers work on, so being agile in the way they sell and knowing how we make car purchases is vital for them.
I wager that the upcoming seismic shift in the way cars are driven will trigger a way we pay for them too. Why part with your hard-earned money for your transport, even when you are not using it? Why not just use an app to “whistle” up a driverless car to pick you up and collect you again after an evening out? It’s going to happen. There’s too much money riding on it.
By Iain Betson
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Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies If you fancy a batch of home-made cookies at the weekend then try this quick recipe. They will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Ready in: 50 minutes, plus cooling time | Makes 24
Ingredients
225g self-raising flour 175g rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
250g unsalted butter, softened 200g golden caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
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150g raisins
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Preheat the oven to 180C / fan 160C / gas mark 4. Lightly grease two large baking sheets. Mix the flour, oats and baking powder together in a bowl. Place the butter, caster sugar and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl and beat together until creamy. Stir in the flour mixture and the raisins and mix to a rough dough using your hands. Divide and roll the mixture into about 24 balls and place well apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each ball with your fingertips to about 6mm thickness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden. Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack. Leave to cool completely.
Replace the raisins with 150g white or dark chocolate chips, 150g sweetened dried cranberries or 150g chopped dried apricots for flavour variations.
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