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Dear Reader, Here's hoping you had a wonderful Christmas and you have been able to take some time out to relax! Thank you to our readers for supporting the local businesses that advertise with us. From all of us at Glos Directories and Forest of Dean Magazine, we would like to wish all our readers and local businesses a Happy and amazing New Year, may 2016 bring all you have wished for and more! If you have made some New Year's Resolutions for 2016, have a look at Richard Denny's article on page 21, where he has some great tips on goal setting. Our other monthly articles are as always a great read too and we've included some extra puzzles for you to enjoy over the holidays, so grab a cup of tea and sit back with your January issue of Forest of Dean Magazine. See you in February! Best wishes,
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Auction Anecdote Once again Smiths Auction have been putting on the glitz (just in time for Christmas) with a selection of fabulous diamond rings including a 1.65 carat diamond solitaire which sold in their sale on the 4th December for £5,800.The same buyer from the South of England also bought another large diamond solitaire for £3,200 whilst a local buyer paid £1,800 for a large domed diamond cluster ring. However having now finished boasting yet again about our very successful jewellery sales I feel that I must continue to add a bit more variety in my ramblings and so have decided to cover a very different type of item for this month’s anecdote. The item in question was a rather tatty Danish 1960’s teak framed chair with leather cushions which was consigned with a small group of other more traditional furniture from a client from the Forest of Dean.The staff at Smiths spotted a small disc type label on the chair which was rather difficult to read, but after a bit of work on Google it was discovered to be a label for a Danish manufacturer France & Son. France & Son were a leading Danish manufacturer founded in 1948 by a British business man called Charles France.The company specialised in teak minimalist furniture and was at the forefront of modern design whilst also working to a very high standard and employing the best designers of that time. Charles France was a perfectionist who wanted the company to be the ‘Rolls Royce of furniture design’. His British headquarters were based in Bond Street, London. The chair at Smiths was designed by Grete Jalk – a radical feminist, architect and furniture designer of her day. She ran a very successful company of her own as well as being involved in publishing design magazines and was a member of the Danish Design Council.This type of retro designer furniture is selling very well at present and in the current market is much more in demand than many of the traditional antique furniture pieces which can be very difficult to find new homes for. Although the leather cushions of the chair were quite distressed and the teak frame had some surface wear and tear there was interest from a number of specialist dealers asking for further images and condition reports.Two telephone bids were booked - however in the end the chair sold to an online bidder from Harrogate for £360 against an estimate of £100/£150. Smiths next auction on the 29th January features a specialist section for coins, tokens and notes as well as a general selection of antiques, postcards and collectables. Entries are invited on the 5th, 7th & 12th January between 10am and 3pm, or by appointment. For all enquiries please telephone 01531 821776 or visit our website www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk
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Make Room for Roses by Pippa Greenwood
It’s the perfect time of year to plant roses, and there should be a good selection in local garden centres or from specialist rose nurseries. Although roses look good in beds, borders and containers, why not create your own fantasy rose arch or roseclad arbour? Transform an existing arch or pergola by planting roses now to ensure fabulous colour for many summers to come. Alternatively, create your own using sturdy timber or buy a good quality wooden or metal arch or pergola kit. Start by deciding whether to use ramblers or climbers to cover your pergola or arch. Ramblers are easier to train but only flower once a year, whereas many climbers have two flowering periods or flower intermittently for months. Many roses are strongly coloured, so ensure that these will look good with adjacent planting and will not clash with nearby painted or treated surfaces such as decking or garden furniture. Perfume is a vital ingredient - walking beneath an arch or pergola laden with perfumed roses on a warm summer’s evening takes some beating! If you get your roses delivered, don’t be put off if they have Page 14
somewhat lopsided roots, uninspiring woody stems and little else. This is normal, but despite their forlorn appearance they usually establish well. Do try to plant as soon as possible, but if not make sure that you keep the root systems moist by wrapping in thoroughly moistened hessian or by burying the roots temporarily in garden soil. Make your planting hole close to the base of the arch or pergola: a distance of about 30 – 45 cm (12 – 18 in) works well, but keep away from concrete footings or other material located in the soil. Although roses quite like fairly heavy soil, for clay soils likely to waterlogging prepare a sizeable area before planting by digging in well rotted manure, garden compost and grit, which also ensures good fertility. If the roots of bare root roses are lopsided and crammed together, spread them out before planting. Soak the roots in water for a couple of hours before prising them apart, prune out any which have been damaged and plant the rose immediately. Ensure you plant at the correct depth: the swollen graft point slightly above where the roots start protruding should be just above soil level. Once in place,
keep your rose well watered during dry conditions, paying particular care over the next 18 months. Apply rose fertiliser and top up the mulch in spring. Newly purchased roses are unlikely to have much in the way of top growth, but once they get going you will obviously need to train these stems into the arch or pergola, securing them at regular intervals with great care, so that they are not damaged by being buffeted against the arch or pergola during windy weather. I like to use the steel wire with a dense foam covering – strong but soft! Good varieties for planting over pergolas and arches include Veilchenblau ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ (climber), Excelsa ‘Crimson Shower’, Albertine Albericbarbier ‘Golden Showers’, ‘Iceberg’ (climber), Malvern Hills ‘Super Fairy’, ‘Gloire de Dijon’, ‘Zéphirine Drouhin’. Make vegetable growing fun with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select the vegetables you’d like to grow at www.pippagreenwood. com and your garden-ready plants will be delivered in May, accompanied by weekly emails packed full of advice and tips. It is great value and various pack sizes are available. Gift cards are available too.
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Triangle Radio
We are a community radio fully run by volunteers who have a passion for radio and the community. We serve the Forest of Dean. We hope that you all had a great Christmas and didn’t over-indulge in turkey and trimmings. At Triangle Radio we had a relatively quiet Christmas after a successful and busy FM broadcast at the beginning of December. The year drew to a close with what we can only call a success overall we attended 8 events across the Forest and the vale: From the proms at the Speech House and Hillside Brewery in June right through to Coleford Carnival of Transport and their music festival in August. If everything goes to plan this time next year we will be broadcasting fulltime on DAB as well as across the internet. However, in order for us to deliver we need more volunteers and advertisers to sponsor and join us. Our funding currently comes via awards for all and it costs in the region of £7,000 per year to maintain at our current levels. Just before moving off of the FM topic we really hope that you enjoyed listening on FM in December and would really like
PROGRAMME Monday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Forest Sport with Paul & the team 19:00: Q-Burn with Peter Anthony 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard (Rpt) 22:00: The Elbum Show with Phil Meek (Rpt) Tuesday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dan 19:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk Show 20:00: Manda’s C60 Mix Tape (rpt) 21:00: *NEW* Americanza with Alan Roberts (Rpt) Wednesday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian Page 16
your feedback and thoughts. Feel free to contact us either on Facebook or via email at triangle@triangleradio.co.uk. Our Quarter 1 schedule is below and we will be adding and changing as and when new programmes are added, but please visit our website for the current listings. We are still looking for the right commission-based sales executives to join our team; if this is a venture that interests you, please contact us at triangle@triangleradio.co.uk. Below is a short Bio of one of our Presenters: Chris Arscott (Forest Weekly) Chris became interested in Community Radio in 2004, when asked to do a review of Cheltenham Folk Festival. He started doing a monthly program of folk music and carried on for 4 years. Helping with Outside Broadcasts from Ruardean Carnival and doing the occasional "Forestwide" magazine program on a Friday. The local Community Radio Station closed down and when the opportunity arose to be involved in the first shortterm broadcast, Chris joined the team for that and the subsequent three 10 day broadcasts as Triangle FM. When Triangle Radio was planned, 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Soft Rock & Acoustic Sessions with Clive (rpt) 20:00: The Blues Hour 21:00: Blues Hour Xtra 22:00: Daren’s All 80’s Thursday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk (rpt) 19:00: The Blues Hour (rpt) 20:00: Best of British Unsigned 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard 22:00: Q-Burn (Rpt) Friday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 17:00: The Forest Weekly 19:00: Friday Night Party with Dan Green 20:00: It’s the Weekend with
Chris helped build the studio and as well as the Folk & Acoustic program on Tuesdays he co-presents "The Forest Weekly" on Fridays at 5pm. If you would like to know more about our presenters and Triangle Radio please visit our web site on www.triangleradio.co.uk or contact us for an informal chat by emailing ryan@triangleradio.co.uk We are a not for profit organisation and rely solely on grants, donations or advertisements, if you would like to discuss a flexible package to promote your business then please get in touch. Triangle Radio is available online at www.triangleradio.co.uk where you can stream or download our free app on Google play store or via the TuneIn App. Written by Daren Green (Programme Controller) Ryan Davies 22:00: Global House Party 23:00: Bass And Breaks Saturday 08:00: Sat Breakfast with Daren 10:00: The UK Airplay Chart with Jack Sullivan 12:00: *NEW* Forest Sport with Paul and the team (Rpt) 13:00: The Daytime Shuffle 19:00: Sat Night Party with Dan Green 20:00: It’s the Weekend with Ryan Davies 21:00: Electrik Playground with Andi Durrant 23:00: House Central with Jay Forster Sunday 08:00: The Daytime Shuffle 10:00: Check in with Cat Lake 12:00: Mellow Moments 14:00: *NEW* Americanza with Alan Roberts 16:00: Manda’s C60 Mix tape 17:00: The Soft Rock and Acoustic Sessions 19:00: The Elbum Show 21:00: The Chill Factor 23:00: The Nighttime Shuffle
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Home & Interiors New Year, New Style?
By Katherine Sorrell
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If your New Year’s resolution is to refresh your home with a fashionable look, interiors expert Katherine Sorrell can help.
Where do I start?
Think about what parts of your home feel most tired and unloved - perhaps walls could do with a wash of fresh paint. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, a goldinfluenced ochre that can be used on its own as a statement or as a highlight in combination with other hues. The overall colour palette for this year is muted, warm and soft yet also sophisticated - think coral, not orange; ochre not yellow and midnight, not blue. Another of Dulux’s 2016 themes is to have vintage and antique references support those of the modernday in a palette that includes chocolate, sand, a deep, pinkish red, muted orange and spicy browns. Ideal to overhaul any style of property. Page 18
You may not be in the market for buying new furniture, but there are still ways to update your old pieces for a fabulous new look. Ikea has identified a key trend this year for personalisation – just look at what can be done with an inexpensive chest of drawers, spray paint and some imagination. On a subtler note, a change of paint colour, or even a wood stain, combined with new knobs or pulls will give wooden furniture a new lease of life, while for really on-trend attitude you could have a table top covered in marble, slate or zinc.
Keep going around the house.
Add interest to dull walls with an eye-catching, stick-on-peeloff design, a metal-framed mirror or an oversized print. Boring floor? Time for a new rug – or sand back or paint old wooden boards. Something simpler? Adding a sheepskin to an old sofa or chair will give instant uplift, as will a change of bed linen, towels or small accessories such as cushions, storage baskets or vases. How about lights? A sassy lampshade can alter the look of an entire room, while filament bulbs will give your lighting a hot vibe. What about a cool coat hook, new door knobs, some kitchen canisters or a bathroom soap dispenser? The
smallest things can make a big difference. The high-street chains are brilliant at tapping into new trends with affordable products, so get browsing!
What other trends should I be keeping an eye on?
While a striking monochrome palette of black, white and grey will be big in 2016, opulent metallic accents are also catching on, and work well with modern and traditional decors. The look can be either industrial or retro-glam – as per Bemz’s ‘Deco Glam’ look, described as ‘cosy glamour with a Seventies twist’. ‘Create a more glamorous Seventies style in our homes: think Charlie’s Angels, Studio 54, and Bianca Jagger,’ says Lesley Pennington, CEO of Bemz. She recommends mixing plain fabrics in rose, steel, mineral blue and straw with geometric accents, plus dark wood, shiny brass, fluffy cushions, small tables and statement floor lamps. Alternatively, the Scandi look is all natural, textural, tonal and pared-back, including sheepskin, leather, wood and felt. For more colour, go for a folk-inspired style with brighter tones of red, orange and teal, combined with intricate florals, handicraft and woodland-inspired images. Lastly, Graham & Brown have predicted four trends based around the catwalks at London Fashion Week: meadow prints, statement reds, intricate lace detailing and a throwback to the Eighties. You have been warned… Main Image: Ikea predicts a trend for personalisation, whether it’s using stains, stencils or freehand painting.
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A Vintage Year “A person going nowhere normally gets there” is a well-known and irritating saying but sadly true. January is the month when many of us think about the year ahead and what we hopefully will do in the year. These thoughts are usually driven by what will make us and our loved ones happy. So we often start with New Year’s resolutions of losing some weight, getting a little fitter or giving up some bad habit. Unfortunately these well intentioned resolutions (not really goals) gradually get superseded by the pressures of life, a lack of determination or realisation of the sheer joy and pleasure resulting from their achievement. Just such a small price of effort can and will reap years of fulfilment and joy. January is also the month for thoughts about real achievement goal setting. Apparently this is the month when most people chose their holidays and talk and think about other things they want to do, own, or achieve in the year ahead.
Let me remind you of one of the essential ingredients for happiness that is to have something to look forward to. So what do you want to do this year? Your most wonderful asset, your brain, needs help to give it direction and purpose, so help it by giving it some goals. You will be amazed by what it will do, especially when bolstered with a prayer or two and some plans. So here are a few tips to make 2016 a vintage year: 1. Make a goal list of all the things you want to do and achieve this year. 2. If you have a partner in your life, share and discus with them. You both can have some separate goals but there must be some you can share or want together. 3. Set down some deadlines. Your brain needs some time deadlines to perform well. 4. Plan each goal as you would if you were going on holiday. 5. Now get going! There are some people who MAKE things happen. There are some people who WATCH things happen. There are some people who WONDER what happened. For more detailed information and help join the Denny Business Academy for free.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning California, when the undercarriage of a B-29 collapsed during an emergency landing. The detonator of the plane’s single nuclear bomb went off causing a fire in which 19 people were killed, including an Air Force general).
rather heart-stopping moment when a robot submersible got hold of it, only to drop it again. Another robot submersible managed to tangle itself in the bomb’s parachute lines; on both occasions it was human divers who sorted out the mess. Ortis, meanwhile, claimed salvage rights to the bomb and was awarded a very substantial but undisclosed out-of-court settlement.
At Palomares a B52 collided with a KC-135 tanker while refuelling over the coast of Spain. All four of the tanker’s crew and three of the bomber’s crew of seven were killed. Three of the B52’s bomb load of four hit the ground near the fishing village of Palomares and the other drifted out to sea. The detonators of two of the three that fell ashore were ignited, scattering plutonium over an area of three square kilometres. The US Government subsequently paid out $120m in compensation to 500 local residents who suffered radiation sickness; no-one knows how many Spaniards died as a result but local people working on the clean-up operation were not issued with the protective gear worn by the US personnel engaged on the same task.
After Palomares the USAF seems to have learnt a lesson either about air safety or about the reporting of nuclear incidents involving its aircraft, because only one such has been recorded since, and then in conditions that were egregiously harsh. On January 21st 1968 a B52 crashed immediately after take-off in appalling weather in Greenland. The detonators of all four bombs exploded, setting fire to the plane’s 35,000 gallons of fuel and generating such intense heat that one of the warheads actually melted.
The B28RI nuclear bomb, recovered from 2,850 feet (870 m) of water, on the deck of the USS Petrel
Trident: to renew, or not to renew? This is perhaps not the place to air the pros and cons of the nuclear debate but it is an opportunity to remind readers that January 17th is the golden anniversary of one of the worst – and thankfully almost the last – accidents that the US Air Force had with its nuclear bombs. Many people are surprised to learn how many air crashes or similar accidents involving nuclear bombs there were in the early years of the atomic era. The USAF and US Navy between them suffered an amazing 27 between 1950 and 1968, in which 70 aircrew were killed. In almost all cases the detonators of the bombs being carried blew up, although the bombs themselves didn’t. (Well, you’d probably already know if any had!) The Palomares Incident, in which seven crewmen died, was the last but one of these nuclear near-nightmares, although far from the worst. (That was on August 5th 1950 at Fairfield-Suisin Air Force Base, Page 22
The whole thing ended more as farce than tragedy: a Spanish fisherman, Francisco Ortis, saw where the missing bomb had splashed down and guided a recovery fleet of 26 US Navy warships to the spot. It had rolled into a deep underwater trench and took three months to locate and recover: there was a
Anyway, since then, nothing. Not a single bad day at work has been reported. So, since we started by talking about Trident, let’s move on to the safety record of Soviet nuclear submarines. On second thoughts, let’s not!
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Happy New Year 2015 has rushed by and while I write this, I find myself two steps behind everything (as usual), having to burn the midnight oil to catch up with Christmas orders but it dosen’t matter, as long as my clients get the cakes they’ve ordered and are happy with them, it’ll all be worth while. I’m looking forward to the 21st December when I can slow down on the Christmas preparations and start to enjoy the build up to the big day but by the time you read this, it will all be over again of course. All the presents will have been opened and admired or quickly been taken back to the shop for a refund. I don’t bother going out to sales these days. I don’t know about you but how often is stuff bought in a sale left
at the back of the cupboard/wardrobe and eventually passed on to a charity shop... I hope you all had a fanastic New Year – I just love New Year parties! The enthusiasm and hope for the coming year is contagious. It is the one festival of the year that isn’t dominated by food. For me it’s the hope of the people that transcends this celebration. The optimism, aspirations, expectations, positivity, trust in friendships – old and new. There is only one way to look – and that is forward, a fresh start to a new year. I would like to wish you all a HAPPY New Year – may 2016 be all that you wish for. To Friendships...
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Time for a New Tradition By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk For many of us, New Year traditions may have dwindled to a rather slurred singing of Auld Lang Syne as the chimes of Big Ben fade. But in times gone by, New Year traditions were strongly upheld - and still are in many places. Why not adopt or renew one of them this New Year? Lucky New year NibbLes It’s a tradition in Spain to eat twelve grapes, one on each chime of the clock, making a wish as you eat each one. The grapes are meant to bring twelve months of happiness, and the tradition is found in Central and South America too, although in some places the tradition is to try to fit as many of the twelve grapes into the mouth as is possible. In the southern US, Hoppin’ John, a traditional dish of black-eyed peas and ham hocks, is meant to ensure a year of plenty, while Italians eat one spoonful of lentil stew with each toll of the bell at midnight, as the round lentils represent coins and good fortune. In Germany it’s tiny Page 26
marzipan pigs that bring luck. In Greece, the hostess places jewellery on a plate on the table to symbolise prosperity in the coming year, and their Vassilopitta (King’s Pie), a cake flavoured with almonds, is cooked with a silver or gold coin inside, which brings blessings to the finder. The Portugese also have a King Cake, or Bolo-Rei, which resembles a crown and conceals a fava bean meant to bring luck, although this is debatable, as the finder has to pay for the Bolo-Rei the next year (a toy or prize was also included but has been removed for safety reasons). In Estonia, seven, nine and twelve are lucky numbers, and some people believe that eating seven, nine, or twelve times on New Year’s Eve will give them the strength of as many men as meals they have consumed. Follow this one if you like, but it may fast track you on to a diet. Get DresseD up aND Make soMe Noise In the Philippines, people wear clothes with spots to represent coins and good luck. In Brazil, people
celebrating at the beach usually wear white to bring good fortune, while in Spain and Italy, red underwear is believed to achieve the same thing. In South America, they opt for coloured underwear too: red for finding love, gold for gaining wealth and white for peace. Mexicans also decorate their homes colourfully. Red signifies finding love for them too, but yellow signifies improved employment, green brings improved finances and white promises better health. Perhaps a request for new underwear for Christmas could be doubly beneficial if you specify the colour? Music has always been a feature of New Year celebrations worldwide, but a few rounds of Guitar Hero might suit your budget better – and although Auld Lang Syne, a traditional song transcribed by Robert Burns and made famous by bandleader Guy Lombardo, is easily the most popular New Year song in Englishspeaking communities, perhaps you could write a new one. Many countries have a host of traditional New
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household’s luck for the year. Tall, dark visitors are meant to be especially lucky, as are new mothers, new brides or those born on New Year’s Day. As visitors come bearing traditional gifts - coal for the fire, shortbread, salt, coins and maybe a tot of whisky – it’s worth a revival. At one time, Italians would discard old or unused items by dropping them from a window, but don’t try this at home. In Denmark they break old plates at the door of family and friends, but cleaning your house as the Japanese do may be safer. Or why not make a bonfire with the Christmas tree, as they do in the Netherlands? While it’s burning, throw on a list of last year’s bad events, Mexican-
style, or burn last year’s unwanted photographs and clothes as they do in Ecuador. In Costa Rica and Venezuela, people run around their house or across the street dragging luggage, hoping for new adventures and good luck when travelling in the upcoming year. You may find leaving an appropriately marked travel brochure under your partner’s nose more effective, though. New resoLutioNs The Babylonians, who supposedly ‘invented’ New Year’s resolutions, returned borrowed farm machinery and tried to start the year with no debts (as many Russians apparently do). That sounds like as good as resolution as any...
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New Year’s Revolution Organise your life the electronic way and stick to those resolutions
In the 1980s, it was the Filofax; in the 1990s, the Personal Digital Assistant or PDA. Today, though, we’re more likely to stay on top of our lives using a mobile device. Whether you’re trying to get more organised or just want to stay on top of your New Year’s resolutions, gadgets can help. If your resolution was to get fitter or take better care of your health, there are stacks of devices that can accurately monitor your vital signs and your exercise routines. Firms such as Fitbit offer an entire range of fitness trackers ranging from the clip-on, £49 Zip to fully-featured smart watches such as the £199 Surge. Whichever kind you go for, the devices can track your activity to let you know how active you’ve been, how far you’ve travelled and how many calories you’ve burned, and they can send that data to a phone so you can keep track of your progress. If you’re interested in particular sports, Sat-Nav specialist Garmin makes a range of fitness trackers designed specifically for runners, golfers and other sportsmen and women. You don’t need to be active to benefit from smart gadgets, though. If your resolution was to lose weight, a set of smart
scales - from around £29 for stand-alone scales to £150 for scales that communicate with phones or PCs over Wi-Fi, enabling you to store your progress in an app or even share it with others online - can show you not just how much weight you’ve lost but also how your body is composed. So, for example, if you’re replacing fat with muscle - which is heavier than fat - you’ll be able to see that you’ve made great progress even if the actual weight displayed by the scales hasn’t changed. Then again, you’ll know that by the way your clothes feel, so maybe you don’t need smart scales after all. We’ve mentioned phones a few times now, and that’s because pound for pound they’re the most useful resolution trackers and life organisers: the reason standalone electronic organisers are a rare sight these days is because smartphones do a better job for less money. A really good Android phone can be as little as £40, and for that you’re getting a smartphone with built-in calendars and reminders and the opportunity to use apps such as the superb MyFitnessPal, which can track your exercise and can use your phone’s camera to scan barcodes and work out
nutritional information from them automatically. More expensive devices such as Apple’s iPhones include motion processors that can track your steps, flights climbed and distance travelled without requiring a dedicated fitness tracker, and Apple’s own Health app can record that data plus anything else you’d like to monitor. If you’d rather do most of that automatically, MyFitnessPal is available for Apple devices too. The other thing that smartphones do is enable you to join like-minded souls. Many fitness devices and apps - Fitbits, Nike Fuelbands, the MyFitnessPal app - also have online communities where you can compare progress, share your stories or just hang around chatting with people who are doing the same things as you. That’s useful, because while fitness devices and apps are great, there’s one thing that only human encouragement can provide, and that’s the motivation to stick to your plan even when you don’t feel like it - and someone to laugh with when you need a bit of a boost. Images left to right:Fitbit Zip fitness tracker; Garmin Forerunner smartwatch for runners; Withings smart scales; RunKeeper fitness app
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Lamb & Spinach Curry Serves 4
Ready in 55 minutes This mildly spiced curry thickened with red lentils and spinach will make a refreshing change for a family meal after all the traditional food over the festive season. Serve with a cooling cucumber and mint yoghurt and some warmed naan bread for a really filling mid-week supper.
Ingredients: • 2 tbsp oil • 600g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped • 6 tbsp balti curry paste • 75g red split lentils • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 200g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander • Boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges to serve
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Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat. Add half the lamb pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and sealed all over. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the oil and fry the rest of the lamb pieces in the same way. Add the onion and garlic (and a splash more oil, if needed) and fry over a medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the curry paste and fry for a further minute until fragrant. Return the meat to the pan and stir to coat in the curry paste. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 300ml cold water and the lentils. Reduce the heat then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the meat is tender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the spinach and coriander. Cover and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the spinach has just wilted. Serve with the boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges.
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Getting the Greenhouse sorted At the beginning of the year most of us don’t like being outside in the cold. January does not lend itself to comfortable gardening; however, gardening gives you a great workout (especially after Christmas), even if you just do it for a few hours to get a couple of jobs done. Getting out there will be good for your health and improve your general well being. One of the less desirable jobs at this time of the year is preparing the greenhouse for spring. Used containers, nearly-empty compost bags, piles of old packets, half-filled seed trays, dirty tools and cracked pots can encourage pest and diseases. Wooden pot trays and benches, for example, can be a breeding ground for bacteria if they are left in a damp environment or covered in soil, so put on your gloves and start cleaning - you will feel a lot better once everything is neat and tidy, and you are ready to start the new gardening year! Start by scrubbing all your pots and trays in soapy, warm
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Finance A Fresh Financial Start in 2016 – Begin the New Year with a Budget By Ann Haldon If you’ve overspent this Christmas, you might be wondering how to get your finances back under control. It’s easy to get carried away by the spirit of giving – the problem is, it can jeopardise your financial wellbeing into the New Year and beyond. So what can you do to get yourself back onto a firm financial footing? One of the first things is to analyse your finances and make a realistic budget. By taking a long-term view and identifying exactly how much you spend during the course of a year, you can take back control of your dwindling finances, and prevent spiralling into long-term debt. Why budget? A budget helps to establish whether you’re living beyond your means. This isn’t always obvious on a day-to-day basis but if you’re constantly spending more than you earn, at some point you might find yourself unable to keep a roof over your head. But there’s a secret to making a budget that’s fit for purpose, and that’s to incorporate every expense that you make during the course of the year, including Christmas, birthdays, summer holidays and more. Birthdays and Christmas Friends’ and family birthdays Page 40
may only cost a few pounds here and there, but over the course of a year, and in addition to Christmas expenses, constitute a significant chunk of annual expenditure. It’s going to take some time to calculate your total spend for the year, but once it’s done you’ll be able to use it confidently to improve your long-term financial situation, and set yourself up for a lifetime of control. Non-regular expenses, plus how much is coming in Motoring costs such as car insurance, tax, new tyres and the annual service are easily forgotten. Annual membership subscriptions are also often left out, as is one of the biggest expenses of the year - the summer holiday. When thinking about the money that comes in, don’t forget to include wages, benefit and pension payments, and any income from savings, investments or selfemployment. Once you’ve totalled the figures, deduct your expenses and hopefully you’ll be left with a positive number. Not a static document Your budget isn’t meant to be a static document. It needs to reflect your income and spending in the long-term, and this is likely to change often.
So make it part of your routine to update it regularly, and make sure new expenses and sources of income are carefully recorded. Having a clear idea of where your money goes will also help to meet specific financial goals such as saving for retirement, putting money away for a deposit, or simply avoiding debt. Achieving financial clarity in this way helps you to live the life you want, so don’t view it as a restriction on spending – it’s more like the road to freedom. So you’ve got all your figures – what now? There’s a great way to divide up your money called ‘piggybanking.’ It’s described in detail on the Money Saving Expert website, and essentially means opening a separate bank account for each of your main categories of spending. This allows you to allocate an amount of money to each one via standing order from the main account. The word ‘budget’ often implies having to go without, but knowing your spending patterns and gaining financial control can give you back your freedom – the freedom to enjoy life without the worry of debt. http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/banking/Budget-planning
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What‘s On in January
support to get to the Hall, please call Anne on 01594 560012 and we will try to help you with this. We look forward to seeing you!
Perrygrove Railway Open every weekend Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB
Adults: £6.80; Seniors: £6.20; Children (3 and over): £5.30; Family (2 adults & 2 children): £23. For more information call 01594 834991 or visit: www.perrygrove.co.uk Open Coffee Morning Every Thursday morning throughout January & February, from 10am and 12 Noon Pillowell Village Hall Pillowell Village Hall will be holding an open coffee morning for coffee, cake and a chat, for anyone who would like to attend. This will be an opportunity to get out of the house and meet neighbours and other locals of all ages. If you require transport or
Asperger's Awareness Support Group Last Tuesday of every month, 2pm - 4pm, The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH For more information call 01592 834436. LOCAL MARKETS
Wye Valley Chamber Music Saturday 9th January, 4pm St. Briavel's Church Mozart & Ravel. Adults: £16; Students: £5. Sunday 10th January, 3pm St Briavel's Church Faure & Ravel. Adults: £16; Students: £5. Sunday 17th January, concert starts at 1pm, Hellens Manor, Ross-on-Wye Bach, Mendelsohn & Beyond II. Pre-concert talk by Stephen Walsh at 12.15pm. Admission: £12 Adults; £5 Students. Regular Events Forest of Dean Drop In Coffee & Chat Every Wednesday, 10am 12 Noon, Forest of Dean Drop In, The Main Place, Coleford, GL16 8HR Everyone welcome. For more information call 01594 834436. Run by the Independence Trust.
Buy Local Saturday 9th January, 11.00am - 4.00pm, Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney, GL15 6BU Buy local produce and tasty fresh food and drink at our regular market. We offer locally farmed meat, local Cider and Perry, Coffee, locally made country wine and much more. Coleford Country Market Every Fri from 9.30am 12 Noon, beside the Clock Tower in Coleford; Every Sat from 10am - 12 Noon, in Mushet Walk, near the Co-op. We sell home-baked cakes and pastries, home-produced preserves and honey, handmade crafts, home grown seasonal fruit, as well as vegetables and plants. St. Briavels Farmers Market First Saturday of every month, 9.30am - 1.00pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels Produce, patisserie, fish, pies and more.
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LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES Forest of Dean Walking for Health We offer 16 free, regular walks throughout the Forest of Dean. No need to book. They are suitable for all abilities and can range from just 10 minutes to up to an hour. All end at a café or similar so there’s a chance for refreshments and a chat. Full details on our website at www. walkingforhealth.org.uk/forest-deanwalking-for-health or phone Kim Spencer on 01594 562240.
BREAM Bream Rugby Social Club High St, Bream, Lydney Tel: 01594 562320 Bream Sports Club High St, Bream, Lydney Tel: 01594 563094 Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir The choir practices every Monday and Friday evening at the West Dean Community Centre, Bream. New members always welcome. We offer enjoyable taster sessions free of charge. No auditions - just a friendly bunch of guys so join and enjoy their company and camaraderie. The choir sings at concerts to raise money for various charitable causes as well as at private functions. For more information call Eric Woods on 01594 836050. Forest of Dean Parkinson’s Group Meets at the first Wednesday of the month, 2pm - 3.30pm, West Dean Centre, High Street, Bream, Lydney, GL15 6JW We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities, all are welcome to join us. Contact Jane Henderson, Volunteer Co-ordinator on 0344 225 3694 jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk if you are interested in coming along, See more at: www.parkinsons.org.uk/localsupport-groups/regions/south-westengland/south-forest-parkinsons-group
CINDERFORD Causeway Club Edge Hills Rd, Cinderford Tel: 01594 822039 Cinderford Band Contact: Ian Tomlins - Press Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Webmaster for the Cinderford Band Tel: 01452 723518 Cinderfordband03@aol.com www.cinderfordbrassband.co.uk
Cinderford Bowling Club Steam Mills Recreation Ground, Cinderford, Gl14 3JD Tel.: 01594 542004 Cinderford Hanover Court Activities Cinderford Hanover Court, Extra Care Flats, GL142 LQ We offer the following group activities: Every Tuesday: Songs of Praise, 3-4pm with a cup of tea; Wednesday,10.3011.30am: Trevor Reynaert T’ai Chi - £3; Wednesday, 3-4pm: Quiet Corner Book Reading with Mary including the partially sighted - £3; Thursday, 1112am: Extend Exercises with Sue; Last Friday of each month, 3-5pm: A social Musical Afternoon with singing, dancing, friendship, tea and raffle - £4, monies for a defribulator. Come and bring your friends. For more information contact Celia Large on 01594824276. Miners Welfare Hall Wesley Rd, Cinderford Tel: 01594 823422 Soldiers & Sailors Club 1 Commercial St, Cinderford Tel: 01594 822142 YMCA High St, Cinderford Tel: 01594 823388
COALWAY Coalway Singers Practice every Monday 7.15pm 9pm, Pisgah Chapel in Coalway We welcome all ladies or girls aged 16 or over with an interest in music and singing. We are in the process of learning a new repertoire under the direction of our new musical director Sam Davis and pianist Joe Smith. Valerie Harris: 01594 832465 Eileen Avery: 01594 835977 Coalway Ladies Group Meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm, Pisgah Hall, Old Road, Coalway, GL16 7JT We have a varied programme of interesting speakers throughout the year. Ladies of 16years onward and visitors are always very welcome. For more information call Anne on 01594 834402.
COLEFORD Coleford Photographic Club 17 Cinder Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8HJ New Members Welcomed. All ages, abilities and photographic interests. Tel: 01594 839118.
DRYBROOK The A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band Tel: 01594 543707 www.drybrookband.co.uk
Drybrook & District Ladies Choir Practice every Wednesday in Drybrook Bandroom (7pm – 9pm). All ladies, or girls aged 16 or over, with an interest in music and the ability to sing in tune welcome! Tel: 01594 542414 www.ddlc.org.uk Drybrook & District Male Voice Choir Tel: 01452 830492 Drybrook Memorial Hall & Social Club Drybrook Road, Drybrook Tel: 01594 543794
LYDNEY Forest of Dean Camera Club Meets each Monday evening at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm). Meetings are held at the Viney St. Swithin Sports and Social Club, Viney Hill, near Lydney. The programme includes talks with advice on various aspects of photography, question and answer sessions and competitions. Progarmme details and information can be obtained on the club website: www.forestofdeancameraclub.co.uk Forest of Dean U3A Every 3rd Thurs of the month, 1.40pm, Lydney Town Hall Painting, skittles, whist, photography, three walking groups, bridge, cribbage, French, art and crafts, trips, singing and luncheon club are just some of the voluntary activities offered during each month for the over 50s. Why not come and join our lively, friendly groups? Come along, listen to our guest speakers, and meet the people who run the groups. Annual membership is only £15. For more details visit: www.u3asites.org.uk/forest-of-dean Lydney & Severnside Flower Club Meet on the second Monday of the month, 7.15pm at Lydney Town Hall Floral demonstrations at most meetings. Refreshments and raffle. Give yourself a treat! Visitors always welcome. Contact: 01594 860 578 Lydney Tennis Club Hams Road, Lydney Tel: 01594 842159 Lydney Training Band We rehearse every Monday evening from 6.30 til 7.30pm at the Bandroom, Swan Road, Lydney GL15 5RU. Training is given by experienced and qualified teachers (DBS checked). All ages welcome including adults. £1 a week covers tuition and instrument. Come along and have a chat or ring Kerry Ford BMus on 01594 530886. The Senior Band rehearses on Fridays from 7.30 til 9.30pm. The Royal British Legion Clubs 3 Hill Street, Lydney Tel: 01594 842444
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Parkend Working Men’s Club Lion Row, Parkend, Lydney Tel: 01594 562566 Sports Clubs in Lydney Lydney Bowling Club Bathurst Park, Lydney Tel: 01594 842962 Lydney Cricket Club The Pavilion Recreation Ground, Swan Rd, Lydney Tel: 01594 842765 Lydney Golf Club Naas Lane (access off bypass), Lydney, GL15 4ES Tel: 01594 842775 Lydney Town A.F.C Recreation Ground, Swan Rd, Lydney Tel: 01594 844523 Lydney Rugby Football Club Regents Holme, Regent St, Lydney Tel: 01594 842479 Viney St. Swithins Sports & Social Club Recreation Ground, Viney Hill, Lydney, Tel: 01594 510658 Lydney Yacht Club The Old Shipyard House, Harbour Road, Lydney, GL15 4ER Tel: 01594 842573
MITCHELDEAN Forest of Dean Chess Club Meets Thursday evenings (except during Public Holidays), 7.00pm9.30pm at Mitcheldean Library. The club competes in Division Two of the North Gloucestershire Chess League and also runs its own internal tournaments. Training sessions, simultaneous displays and social matches form part of the club’s variety of chess-related activities. New members are welcome; why not come along for a taster session? For further information, contact Secretary Ray Francis (07815597714) or visit www.fodcc.org.uk Forest of Dean Motorcycle Club Meet at least once a month on a Tuesday night, 12 Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DD Family oriented Club. Members enjoy all aspects of Motorcycles from Vintage to Modern and from Club Rallies to the Isle of Man TT. For more information contact Mike (Spike) Hook on 07815571350 or email: spikehook@3rossroad.freeserve.co.uk Mitcheldean Folk Club Every second Thursday of the month, 8pm, The White Horse in Mitcheldean Xerox Sports & Social Club Vantage Point Business Park, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DD Xerox SSC has a well maintained
clubhouse consisting of a bar, lounge, skittle alley, snooker room and an exceptionally well appointed function room. The club regularly hosts charity evenings & includes a thriving Country/ Western club which holds events every month. There is a floodlit patio and a secure, extensive car-park reserved for members and guests. Annual membership fee £5.20. Tel: 01594 544900
NEWENT Newent Bridge Club In the Sixth Form Centre of Newent Community School We play duplicate bridge every Wednesday (18.45pm for 19.00pm start) and Friday (19.00pm for 19.15pm start). There is always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. Visitors are always welcome. Full details on our website www.bridgewebs.com/newent. Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sunday. An informal friendly walking group. Walks may be full or half day and vary in distance between 4 and 10 miles, often with a picnic or pub break. For more information please telephone our Programme Secretary, Alison Jones, on 01531 820151.
NEWNHAM Clay Hill Potters Pottery Group in Newnham-On-Severn, www.clayhillpotters.co.uk Lions Club of Severn Dean 2 Whetstones, Newnham GL14 1BL Tel: 0845 833 5836 The Friendship Club Social club for over 50s which meets fortnightly in the Armoury Hall in Newnham during the afternoon. Opportunity for members to meet their friends for a chat and a cup of tea. There is usually also some entertainment which varies from fortnight to fortnight. Tel: 01594 516545 The Newnham Art Group Newnham Art Group meets every Tuesday in the Armoury Hall between 10am and 12 Noon with the exception of short breaks at Christmas and Easter and a longer recess in the Summer. Consisting of amateur artists who simply want to take time out on a regular basis to draw and paint and exchange tips, advice and ideas. £2 to cover room hire and refreshment costs. Tel: 01594 516450 or 01594 516007 Newnham Club Newnham Club is a social and sports club situated in a fine building in the centre of the village. In addition to the bar and a family friendly atmosphere it offers a number of activities including skittles, darts, snooker, pool, a garden
with a barbecue and an area where you can watch televised sport. It also has a large function room with a bar that can cater for a wide range of events. Tel: 01594 516379 Newnham Garden Club Providing a forum for all species of gardener in Newnham and the surrounding area. The club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the W.I. Hut in Dean Road (opposite Orchard Rise). The programme is varied and includes talks from specialists and professionals; summer trips to gardens; themed evenings and a Christmas Party. Indoor meetings include a bring and buy plant stall, a raffle, a monthly competition, refreshments and a chance to talk horticulture. Members range from beginners to professionals. Tel: 01595 823411 Newnham Players The group welcomes new members for all aspects of drama from acting and directing to make up and construction, costume skills, props, sound engineers, front of house, etc. For more details visit: www.newnhamonsevern.co.uk Newnham Youth Club For children from Year 7 and older. Meets at the Armoury Hall on Monday evenings during term time between 7pm and 8.30pm. Club is run by local volunteers and seen as a benefit for both the young people of the village and the wider community, providing a safe environment for young people to meet, socialise and engage in fun activities. New children and volunteers always welcome. Tel: 01594 516742 / 01594 516287 Pillowell Singers Practice Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at Pillowell Methodist Church New members welcome. Ladies with an interest in joining please ring 01594 562 485.
WOOLASTON The Springfield Singers Secretary: Lesley Wreford Tel: 01594 529468 www.thespringfieldsingers.co.uk Forest voluntary Action Forum (FVAF) is the support agency for voluntary and community groups in the Forest of Dean. A data base of groups is kept, so if you are looking for an activity or club get in touch. We are also the local volunteer centre. Have a look at www.fvaf.org.uk email help4groups@fvaf.org.uk or phone 01594 822073.
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