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« WIN A FREE FAMILY TICKET« Enter our competition for a chance to win a FAMILY TICKET (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) TO COTSWOLD FARM PARK! Simply send us your name, your phone number or email address and the name of this magazine by email: comp@glosdirectories.co.uk or by text: 07520 634433 or call 01242 388369 and leave a message on the answerphone. The deadline for entry is the 20th July. The winner will be notified by 25th July and announced in the next issue of this magazine. Glos Directories is compliant with the Data Protection Act. We will use your details exclusively for the purposes described above, we will not contact you other than if you have won the competition and we will never pass on your details to a third party.
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We love July for the long hot days and the abundance of bees, blooms and produce. This period, often referred to as the dog days of summer, tends to be the hottest time of the year. The trees are no longer flushed with youth and the leaves are getting leathery while dahlias and hanging baskets add splashes of colour to the garden. It's time to enjoy early vegetables and watch the apples swell. Watering is the most time-consuming chore in the summer months, so pay attention to your plants and water efficiently. Containers need frequent watering so group pots together and position them out of full sun. Only water vegetables at their key stages of development. Review your watering systems and pick ones that help you, e.g. automatic watering equipment, an outside tap or a water butt. When watering, thoroughly soak the soil around each plant once a week rather than sprinkling little and often. Working with nature and beneficial creatures is a great tip for busy gardeners. To encourage frogs, which eat slugs and snails, to come into your garden leave some long grass and a few logs or big stones out. Other helpful creatures you should welcome into your garden are bats, newts, slow-worms, ladybirds, hedgehogs and ground beetles. GARDENING TIP: Do not spend money on canes for plant support, use twigs and branches instead. If you need help with or advice on your garden, call 01594 541118 or 07767 690009. Catherine's new book "Discover the seeds of greatness" is available for purchase online. Visit www.thegardenlady.me.uk to find out more.
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My purpose in life is to create landscape magic, to share that passion for beautiful gardens with as many people as possible, to have fun and to achieve success. The business involves garden care & conservancy for clients in many different situations - from busy professionals to elderly people. I am a sole trader, and have been working for myself for 24 years. I cover the Forest of Dean area, Gloucestershire, Monmouth & Ross-on-Wye. I am also a professional speaker who talks to small groups and clubs.
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Ms Harrill receives MBE for services to education As a result of the amazing work of Ms Di Harrill and her team, the PSHE curriculum at Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a beacon of excellence. Di has been a teacher at Newent School for 33 years. After initially teaching Art and PE she began working within the pastoral system. This is where her passion for helping young people make appropriate life choices really started. Over the years Di has supported teachers locally and nationally by providing training and resources in areas such as sexual consent, exploitation, dementia and issues around emotional resilience.
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MADE IN ROSS OPENS ITS DOORS Made in Ross is taking part in FAR OPEN, the event where artists and craft makers from all over the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean open their studios to the public. FAR OPEN runs from the 7th-15th July. Various venues are open at different times (see website www.forestandriversopen.co.uk) but Made in Ross is open every day, 10am - 5pm. With 14 different members, they have a wide variety of arts and crafts to browse. Find them upstairs in the Market House in the centre of Ross-on-Wye. For more information visit www.madeinross.co.uk or call 01989 769398.
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NEW INITIATIVE AIMS TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION IN COLEFORD Sixteen Community Café has teamed up with GreenSquare Gloucestershire Housing Support and Barnwood Trust, to increase opportunities for people to visit the café in the heart of Coleford, who might otherwise be excluded from doing so. The initiative will provide people with vouchers to use at Sixteen Community Café, giving them the choice of a sandwich, soup or jacket potato plus a drink of their choice, to enable more members of the community to access balanced meals and a safe social environment. The vouchers will be supplied to key organisations and support agencies in Coleford and surrounding areas, which will distribute them.
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JULY EVENTS LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL Ongoing until 8 July, HR8 1DH The biggest poetry festival in the UK, featuring poets from all over the world. www.poetry-festival.co.uk 10th FESTIVAL OF WORDS 2 - 8 July, Coleford For all the family. Many free events – booking often not needed. Advance tickets available from Coleford Tourist Information and Eventbrite. www.thecolefordhub.info COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 6 - 8 July, Ross-on-Wye Sports Centre, HR9 SJA Weekend camping, licensed bar, hot and cold food, stalls. Within walking distance of the town. www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk LINTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 6 - 8 July, The Alma Inn, Ross-on- Wye Annual 3-day music festival, featuring the best in rhythm & blues on large outdoor stage. www.lintonfestival.org CIDER, SAUSAGES & STEAM 7 July, 10.30am - 8pm, Perrygrove Railway, Coleford, GL16 8QB Catch the train to Rockwood Station and enjoy a few hours of live music, good food and local craft ciders. Normal entrance fees apply. BANDS IN THE PARK 2.30 - 4.30pm, Wye Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7BY 8 July: Cinderford Brass Band 15 July: JJ Swing Band. 22 July: Proms in the Park (1pm - 8pm) 29 July: Parkend Silver Band SEVERN BORE 13 - 16 July, Various times, Minsterworth
Use one of the car parks (do not park along Church Lane). www.severn-bore.co.uk. COLEFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL 14 &15 July, 1 - 11pm, Town Centre, Coleford Family-friendly summer festival with live music played across four different stages. colefordmusicfestival.co.uk DEAN FOREST RAILWAY Norchard nr Lydney, GL15 4ET 14 &15 July: Chase & Marshall will be making appearances at Parkend. 17 & 18 Aug: Day Out with Thomas. 01594 845840 or www.deanforestrailway.co.uk NEWENT COMMUNITY & WILDLIFE DAY 14 July, 10am - 3pm, Newent Residents and visitors are invited to visit the lake amenity area and the town. Walk the new wildlife area and see the display of wildflowers in Toby’s Hole. FREE BAND CONCERT BY SALVATION ARMY & OPEN AIR SERVICE 15 July, 3.30pm, Newent Park Bring a chair/rug to sit on. Teas at St Mary's in interval. Donations welcome. In church if weather bad. MITCHELDEAN FESTIVAL 20- 22 July, Mitcheldean Free family fun and entertainment, incl. live music, Morris dancing, poetry, ceilidh, beer festival and more. www.mitcheldeanfestival.fod.uk NEWENT FESTIVAL OF ART AND MUSIC 21 July, 2 - 10pm, The Shambles A day of live music, art and poetry presented by The Secret Gallery and local composers Bill Anderton and Martin Bills. Grand Opening of the Newent
Art Competition Exhibition; entries inspired by the theme of Music. Free entry. Bar & food. www.newentartcompetition. co.uk or www.billanderton.uk GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH PLAYERS PERFORMANCE 21 & 22 July, 7pm, Scarr Bandstand, Sling, nr Coleford, GL16 8JA Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Bring chairs/rugs to sit on, and an umbrella just in case! Free event. Donations towards Bandstand maintenance gratefully received. 01594 810966 or www.scarrbandstand.co.uk WELLAND STEAM & COUNTRY RALLY 27 - 29 July, Woodside Farm, Welland, WR13 6NG Fun for all the family. Over 80 steam engines and 100s of vintage and classic vehicles. Fair arena events, entertainment, bar, stalls & more. Adults £12, children & senior citizens £10, children under 11 free. www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk
REGULAR EVENTS ACTIVE BALANCE CLASSES Mondays, 10.30am - 11.30am, Goode Courte, Lydney, GL15 5JP £3/ session. Healthy Lifestyles Team: 01594 812399 ACTIVE BALANCE & FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES Fridays, Newent Memorial Hall Falls Prevention: 1pm - 2pm. For those with early Dementia; call the Exercise Referral Team: 01594 812399. Active Balance: 2pm - 3pm. £3/class. Sarah Davies: 07914 538616. COFFEE & CHAT Mondays, 11am - 12.30pm, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, GL15 5AT. Tel. 01594 845704
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Events cont'd... COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER Tuesdays, 3pm - 5pm, Sixteen Community Café, 16 Bank St, Coleford, GL16 8BA Food, fun & friendliness. Hot meal & good company. Transport can be arranged: Kate 01594 822073, bestbutties@FVAF.org.uk. COMMUNITY LITTER PICK Fridays, 10.30am, Meet at Coleford Drop In, The Main Place, Old Station Way, GL16 8RH. Tel. 01594 834436 DEAN HERITAGE CENTRE Every day, 10am - 5pm, Last entry: 4pm, Camp Mill, Soudley, GL14 2UB Galleries, outdoor attractions, trails & woodland playground. Tel. 01594 822170 FREE HEARING-AID CLINICS 1st Tues/month, 2pm 4.30pm, Coleford Main Place, Old Station Way, GL16 8RH Hearing-aid clinics for NHS hearing aid wearers. Call
local deaf charity GDA for appointment: 01452 372999. FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meet one Thurs/month, 10.30am - 12pm, in a safe, quiet location in Coleford. A chance for female survivors of rape, sexual assault & abuse to meet informally. 01452 305421, info@glosrasac.org.uk. GENTLE COUNTRY WALKS 3rd Thurs/month, 10.30am, Orchard Trust Smallholding, Upper Stowfield, GL17 9PD Gentle exercise. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Fully accessible, plenty of benches. Phil or George: 01594 861359, learningcentre@ orchard-trust.org.uk. KNIT & NATTER Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm, Mad Dog Designs at Taurus Crafts, Lydney Knitting or any other craft that can be transported easily! enquire@tauruscrafts.co.uk PERRYGROVE RAILWAY Open every weekend all year round & daily during local school holidays, Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove
Rd, Coleford, GL16 8QB 01594 834991 or www.perrygrove.co.uk SPACE TO DANCE Fridays, 1.30pm - 3pm, Yorkley Community Centre Dance in a safe space to whatever music you like/BYO. £3 or whatever you can afford. Vlasta 01594 564654/Richard 07946 295009 or 01594 837874.
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 cakes & pastries, home-produced preserves & honey, handmade crafts, homegrown seasonal fruit, vegetables & plants. ST. BRIAVELS FARMERS MARKET 1st Sat/month, 9.30am - 1pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels Produce, patisserie, fish, pies, etc.
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LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES WALKING FOR HEALTH 16 free, regular walks (from 10 mins - 1h). No need to book. For all abilities; chance for refreshments & chat. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ forest-dean-walking-for-health or 01594 727014.
BREAM BREAM FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Mondays, 2pm - 4pm, Bream Community Centre Lonely & in need of friendship? Meet like-minded people. Tea & biscuits, Bingo, table top sales, mature Isometrics & monthly trips out. Mrs Selway 01594 564443. BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY 2nd Tues/month, 7.30pm, West Dean Centre Indoor meetings & summer garden trips. Jennifer Lang: 01594 719314. BREAM SILVER BAND/ TRAINING BAND Rehearses Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Bandroom, Sun Tump Secretary 01594 564382, Training Band 01594 860181. www. breamband.com BREAM RUGBY SOCIAL CLUB Tel: 01594 562320 BREAM SPORTS CLUB Tel: 01594 563094 FOREST OF DEAN MALE VOICE CHOIR Practices Monday & Friday evenings, West Dean Centre No auditions, free taster sessions. The choir raises money 26
for various charitable causes. Jan Hart 01594 542671. PARKINSON’S GROUP 1st Wed/month, 2pm 3.30pm, West Dean Centre Information, friendship & support for people with Parkinson's, their families & carers. Regular events & social activities. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk.
BROADWELL FIBRO & CHRONIC PAIN WARRIORS Last Wed/month, 11am - 1pm, Forest of Dean Salvation Army, 43 North Rd, GL16 7BX Peer-led support group for anyone with Fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Refreshments provided. Emma: ffcpw1@ gmail.com, 07432 069617. MAHJONG Every Wed, 7-10pm, Church Hall, Church of Good Shepherd, Broadwell, Coleford Already play or want to learn this fascinating & challenging Chinese game? Jean Martell 01594 564359 / 07775 754147, artmerl@btinternet.com
CINDERFORD BLIPS Fortnightly Mondays, 10am - 12pm, Crawshay Place For blind & partially sighted people. Gentle armchair exercises, quizzes, card games & the occasional meal. Transport provided (£5) wherever you live in the Forest. Helen Nash: 01594 543890. CAUSEWAY CLUB Edge Hills Rd. Tel: 01594 822039
CINDERFORD BAND Ian Tomlins: 01452 723518, Cinderfordband03@aol.com. www.cinderfordbrassband.co.uk CINDERFORD BOWLING CLUB Steam Mills Recreation Ground, Gl14 3JD. Tel: 01594 542004 FOUND IN THE FOREST YOUTH THEATRE Sundays, 12 - 1.30pm (ages 7-10), 2 - 3.30pm (ages 11-16), Artspace Fun, practical drama group for ages 7-16. Each term ends with a performance. Jamie@actorworkshop.co.uk or 07712 481991. HANOVER COURT ACTIVITIES Hanover Court, GL14 2LQ Tues, 3-4pm: Songs of Praise; Wed, 10.30 - 11.30am: Tai Chi £3; Wed, 3-4pm: Quiet Corner Book Reading - £3; Thurs, 11am-12pm: Exercises with Sue; Last Fri/month, 3-5pm: Social Musical Afternoon - £4. Celia Large: 01594 824276. MINERS WELFARE HALL Wesley Rd. Tel: 07551 032480 SOLDIERS & SAILORS CLUB 1 Commercial St. T: 01594 822142 YMCA Tel: 01594 823388
COALWAY COALWAY SINGERS Mondays, 7.15 - 9pm, Pisgah Chapel . For ladies or girls aged 16 or over. Valerie Harris: 01594 832465, Eileen Avery: 01594 835977. COALWAY LADIES GROUP 2nd Wed/month, 7pm, Pisgah Hall, Old Rd, GL16 7JT Varied programme of speakers. For ladies, 16+. Anne: 01594 834402.
COLEFORD ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY SINGING FOR THE BRAIN 1st & 3rd Mon/month, 11am - 12.30pm, The Main Place, Old Station Way Jane or Rachel: 01452 525222 or the Drop In: 01594 834436. ANGUS BUCHANAN V.C. OVER 50S WALKING FOOTBALL Sundays, 3pm, The Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Rd, GL16 8DS Male & female players welcome. Facebook: Angus Buchanan Rec Walking Football COLEFORD BOWLS CLUB The Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Rd, GL16 8DS Tel: 01594 839417 COLEFORD CHESS CLUB Every Tues, 5pm - 7pm, The Main Place, Coleford Library Free 'just for fun' club. Novices to experienced league players. Relaxed & non-competitive. COLEFORD HARD OF HEARING CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon/month, 10am - 12pm, St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash Ample parking. Useful information, help & fun for those with hearing impairment. 4 special events/year. Volunteers welcome. Elaine: 07971 303958. COLEFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB 17 Cinder Hill, GL16 8HJ For all ages, abilities & photographic interests. Tel: 01594 839118. ST JOHN'S PLAYGROUP Tel: 07563664197
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FORTHHAMPTON WI Home-cooked lunches, coffees & teas in the Village Hall. Contact: Diana Carter 01452 780 571/ Pauline Coleman 01684 297 276.
DRYBROOK & DISTRICT LADIES CHOIR Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Drybrook Bandroom For ladies & girls (16 +) with the ability to sing in tune. Tel: 01594 542414. www.ddlc.org.uk DRYBROOK & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Hawthorns Rd, GL17 9BX For boys & men who enjoy singing. Tel: 01594 836400 DRYBROOK MEMORIAL HALL & SOCIAL CLUB Tel: 01594 543794 FOREST SINGERS Mondays, 7.30pm - 9.15pm, Hawthorns Rd, GL17 9BX Choir for all ages & abilities. No need to be able to read music. Anita: 07565 909492. MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Mondays & Fridays, 7-10pm (except Xmas & Easter), Parish Room, United Reformed Church, GL17 9JE Facilities include test tracks in N, OO & O gauges, areas for browsing the library collection or constructing models & kits. Free tea/coffee. Membership fee. www.fodmrc.co.uk.
LYDNEY DEAN FOREST RAILWAY SOCIETY Open daily (except Xmas & Boxing Day), Norchard Railway Station, Nr Lydney Volunteers wanted in all departments. See website/ Facebook, pop into the Railway Station shop or contact volunteering@ deanforestrailway.co.uk/ 01594 845840. DEAN WRITERS CIRCLE 1st Mon/month, 7.30pm, Lydney Library (downstairs) 3rd Wed/month, 7.30pm, The Fountain Inn, Parkend Bring a piece of writing or a poem to read to the group. Writing exercises, competitions and study sessions. Membership: £15/yr; small charge for visitors. Felicity Edwards 07447 977424. FOREST OF DEAN CAMERA CLUB Mondays, 7.30pm (opens from 7pm), Viney St within Sports & Social Club, Viney Hill, nr Lydney
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...Local Clubs & Societies cont'd Talks, advice, Q & A sessions & competitions. www. forestofdeancameraclub.co.uk FOREST OF DEAN SEA CADETS Parade Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 - 9.15pm. Ages 10-18. Rowing, kayaking, canoeing, D of E, life skills. forestofdeanscc@ btinternet.com; www.seacadets.org/forestofdean. FOREST OF DEAN SINGING CLUB Mondays (term time), 7.30pm 9.30pm, Lydney Rugby Club Non-auditioned choir; wide range of abilities, ages & musical styles. Part of Karl Daymond’s The Singing Club group. theresa.hucks@yahoo.co.uk or Facebook. FOREST OF DEAN U3A 3rd Thurs/month, 1.45pm, Lydney Town Hall 30 activities/month for the over 50s. Annual membership fee: £10. www.u3asites.org.uk/ forest-of-dean LYDNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE Naas Lane, GL15 5AT Accessible & dementia-friendly building with 3 rooms & hall to hire; Wi-Fi available. Various classes available. 01594845704 / 07504565153 or lydneycommunitycentre@ outlook.com. www. lydneycommunitycentre.co.uk LYDNEY & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION We are twinned with Brehal (Normandy). Social events & exchange visits. Learn & enjoy all things French. www.lydneytwinning.org.uk 28
LYDNEY & SEVERNSIDE FLOWER CLUB 2nd Mon/month; 6.30pm for 7.15pm start, Lydney Town Hall Watch professional demonstrators create stunning floral displays. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Jackie: 01594 860578. LYDNEY TENNIS CLUB Hams Rd. 4 floodlit courts. Coaching for all ages. Cath Hutchinson: 01594 562951. www.lydneytennisclub.net LYDNEY TRAINING BAND Mondays, 6.30 -7.30pm, Bandroom, Swan Rd, GL15 5RU For all ages. Training given. £1/week for tuition & instrument. Kerry Ford: 01594 530886. Senior Band - Fridays, 7.30- 9.30pm. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUBS 3 Hill St. Tel: 01594 842444 PARKEND WORKING MEN’S CLUB Lion Row, Parkend, GL15 4JZ Tel: 01594 562566 SPORTS CLUBS IN LYDNEY LYDNEY BOWLING CLUB Bathurst Park. T: 01594 842962 LYDNEY CRICKET CLUB The Pavilion Recreation Ground, Swan Rd. Tel: 01594 842765 LYDNEY GOLF CLUB Naas Lane, GL15 4ES Tel: 01594 842775 LYDNEY TOWN A.F.C Recreation Ground, Swan Rd Tel: 01594 844523 LYDNEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Regents Holme, Regent St Tel: 01594 842479
VINEY ST. SWITHINS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Recreation Ground, Viney Hill Tel: 01594 510658 LYDNEY YACHT CLUB The Old Shipyard House, Harbour Rd, GL15 4ER Tel: 01594 842573
MITCHELDEAN FOREST OF DEAN CHESS CLUB Mondays (except Public Holidays), 7 - 9.30pm, Mitcheldean Library Competes in Division 2 of North Glos Chess League; internal tournaments. Training sessions, simultaneous displays & social matches. Ray Francis: 07815597714. www.fodcc.org.uk FOREST OF D. MOTORCYCLE CLUB At least 1x/month on a Tues, 12 Vantage Point Business Village Family-oriented. From Vintage to Modern, from Club Rallies to the Isle of Man TT. Mike (Spike) Hook: 07815571350 or spikehook@3rossroad. freeserve.co.uk. MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB 2nd Thurs/month, 8pm, The White Horse
NEWENT NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm start & Fridays, 7.15pm start, Sixth Form Centre, Newent Community School Duplicate bridge; host on Fridays, so no partner needed. www.bridgewebs.com/newent NEWENT & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Tuesdays, 7.45pm start (ends 10pm), Newent Library
£2 fee. tonycook01@gmail.com or www.newentdcc.com. NEWENT WALKING GROUP Meets 2x/month on a Sun Informal full or half day walks, 4 - 10 miles, often with picnic or pub break. Alison Jones: 01531 820151.
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.
NEWNHAM CLAY HILL POTTERS www.clayhillpotters.co.uk LIONS CLUB OF SEVERN DEAN 2 Whetstones, GL14 1BL Tel: 0845 833 5836 THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Fortnightly, Armoury Hall Social club for over 50s. Meet friends & chat over a cuppa. Tel: 01594 516545 NEWNHAM ART GROUP Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm (Xmas, Easter & Summer break), Armoury Hall Amateur artists who draw, paint & exchange tips, advice & ideas. £2 for room & refreshments. 01594 516450 or 01594 516007. NEWNHAM CLUB Social & sports club. Activities incl. skittles, darts, snooker & pool. Garden with BBQ & sports tv area. Bar & large function room. Tel: 01594 516379 NEWNHAM GARDEN CLUB 3rd Mon/month, 7.30pm, Armoury Hall Varied programme; talks from
specialists & professionals; summer trips to gardens; themed evenings & Xmas Party. Indoor meetings incl. bring & buy plant stalls, raffles, competitions & refreshments. Tel: 01594 516165 NEWNHAM PLAYERS New members for all aspects of drama welcome. www. newnhamonsevern.co.uk
PILLOWELL PILLOWELL SINGERS Wednedays, 7 - 8.30pm, Pillowell Methodist Church For ladies. Tel. 01594 562 485
RUSPIDGE RUSPIDGE GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 7.30pm, Ruspidge Memorial Hall Talks from horticultural professionals & amateur gardeners. Refreshments, raffle & plant sales. Summer trips. Sally Graham: 01594 822666, Pam Sheppard: psthesquare@talktalk.net.
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WOOLASTON THE SPRINGFIELD SINGERS Tuesdays, 7.45pm - 9.30pm, Woolaston Primary School £15/month. Lesley Wreford: 01594 529468. www. thespringfieldsingers.co.uk WOOLASTON MEMORY GROUP Thurs afternoons, Woolaston Methodist Hall. Helps you remember the good old days, teaches you ways to share experiences. Carers welcome. Heather: 01594 529409 or Liz 01291 620306. WOOLASTON SILVER STEPS ACTIVE BALANCE GROUP Mondays from 10.30am, Woolaston Memorial Hall, Swains Field, GL15 6SU ‘Drop in' class, referral not needed. Promotes strength, balance, flexibility & mobility. For those who are concerned about falling or want to be more active. £3/session. Gary: 01594 812399.
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