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Dear Reader, I hope you are enjoying the Easter holidays and managing to take some time out to relax and spend time with family and friends. I’ve just attended a lovely Easter Service at my children’s school, where they performed songs that they have proudly been practicing non-stop on car journeys for the last month… ‘I’m a spring chicken, I’m yellow and small…’. I very much look forward to this being stuck in my head until rehearsals for the Christmas play start..! This won’t be a long editorial as I’m a bit behind on making preparations for the imminent arrival of the Easter Bunny – who would have been and gone by the time you read this. I’m sure that you will still have a few Easter Eggs left though, and might even be snacking on a bit of chocolate as you read this! Please make yourself a cuppa to go with that and enjoy the April issue. Don’t forget to have a look at our Events pages towards the back so that you don’t miss out on anything that is happening in your area. Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Forest Activities Festival Returns to Coleford The Forest Activities Festival will return to the grounds of The Speech House Hotel near Coleford on Sunday 24th April 2016 from 10am to 5pm, offering locals and tourists alike a wealth of indoor and outdoor pursuits to try. Whether you’re hoping to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle or simply looking to take up a new hobby, there will be everything from mountain biking, rugby and archery to Segway taster sessions along with bush craft, cookery, photography and golf on offer from a whole host of local businesses. What’s more, live music from local musicians will
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The Uk’s Small Farm Shop of the Year is right here on our doorstep Family owned and run Hanley Farm Shop & Café at Tidenham near Chepstow has been recognised as the best Small Farm Shop of the Year 2016 for the entire UK. FARMA, the trade body representing around 500 farm retailers across the UK, announced the winners of the national farm retail and farmer Lyndon Edwards proudly accepted the award on behalf of the Hanley Farm Shop team at the annual FARMA conference earlier this month. “We were absolutely delighted to hear that we’d won the title.” Said Lyndon. “An enormous thank you to our staff and customers for their support and continual feedback which has helped to make constant improvements in order to receive this prestigious recognition as the Small Farm Shop Lyndon Edwards (right) accepts the best Small of the Year for the Farm Shop of the Year 2016 award on behalf of the Hanley Farm Shop team. whole of the UK.”
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Since new pension regulations were introduced in 2015, conmen have been using the new freedoms to target people approaching retirement. One of the scams involves telling those under the age of 55 that a ‘legal loophole’ allows them access to their full pension, with no requirement to pay tax on the money withdrawn (in reality, a rate of up to 55%). Pension monies are then moved into an alternative scheme run by the fraudsters, with savings either being stolen or severely diminished after extortionate charges are made for the ‘service’. To make matters worse, HM Revenue and Customs has been sending out bills to reclaim tax on the amounts withdrawn, leaving victims of the scam with no pension savings and in large-scale debt in some cases. How can tHe conmen operate so effectively? Although younger people are a clear target for pension scammers, those aged 55 and over are also under threat. With no restrictions on how pension savings can be used, unscrupulous individuals and criminal groups are taking advantage of a lack of regulation within the industry,
plus an uncertainty about how best to invest such a large amount of money. Inefficient systems also form part of the problem, enabling conmen to set up these rogue pension schemes. HM Revenue and Customs are not pension regulators, but having introduced a ‘fit and proper person’ test in 2014, they have at least attempted to control the potential for fraudulent activity. HMRC has the power to deregister or refuse to register a new pension scheme, but some have said they should take more responsibility for what is happening to victims, rather than chasing them for tax payments. project Bloom taskforce A new taskforce has been set up by the government and the National Crime Agency to combat the problem of pension fraud. A ‘perfect storm’ of new pension regulations, lack of awareness about where to reinvest, and the fact that large sums of money are involved, has enabled scammers to get away with too many sophisticated cons. It’s hoped that Project Bloom will bring awareness to the issue, however, and specific advice is offered to anyone concerned about their pension. You need to be wary of: • Anyone offering a ‘free pension review’ or access to your pension pot if you’re under the age of fifty-five • Offers of help to obtain a pension statement, or to provide a tracing service for lost pensions The Pensions Advisory Service
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pay 9% of everything earned above £22,000, but now repay everything above £21,000, that’s a hike.
However, the big question is ‘will the system remain unchanged?’
It’s received little publicity though, as it doesn’t immediately seem such a big problem. Here I need to declare an interest: I was head of the Independent Taskforce on Student Finance Information in 2012 when the system changed. The Government repeatedly told me the threshold would rise, and I, of course, told people, and used it in all my cost calculations.
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Well I refuse to missell these loans in hindsight. So I am actively campaigning on it – I’ve written an open letter to the Prime Minister and have personally hired lawyers to see if it can be challenged (read it at www.mse. me/studentloanhike).
is the message this sends. The Government is not just freezing it going forward, it’s freezing it for everyone who signed up since 2012 - effectively changing the contract after people have signed up. The regulator would not allow any commercial lender to change its terms this way. This could destroy any trust current and future generations can have in the student finance system, and perhaps, even more widely, in the political system as a whole. I said above that the impact of replacing grants with loans isn’t actually as bad as many think under the current terms. Yet the real concern is, as the Government has shown it’s willing to change loan terms even after you’ve got them, who knows what may happen in the future.
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Auction Anecdote I was in for a few surprises at our recent sale on the 26th February not the least because the early spring is a very buoyant time of year to sell and so prices were very strong for collectables, silver and jewellery with strong selective buying in other areas such as ceramics, glass, pictures and furniture. The most surprising result of all came in the unlikely form of a ‘Nintendo Control Desk Super Mario 3’. Initially I tried to persuade the seller to take the game elsewhere telling him (with a certain amount of aplomb) that computer games were not really our sort of thing. I even tried to persuade him to sell it on ebay himself, where I assured him he would get a much better price. However he was very persistent and in the end I reluctantly agreed to take it in for auction with a reserve of £100.The game was duly given a lowly location in our back room and received scornful comments by all staff members at some point or another. The seller had explained that the game had been an unwelcome gift from his brother to his children and so had been unopened and stored in a cupboard for the last thirty years or so. And therein lay the secret of it’s extraordinary value – the cellophane wrapper was completely intact (other than a small tear on one side). Much to our amusement we were asked to email multiple images of the game from all sides in order to illustrate the condition and ‘authenticity’ of the cellophane. I began to realise this item might be more valuable than I had wanted it to be and elevated it to a better position whilst still giving out countless condition reports and arranging telephone bids with interested parties. On the day the whole saleroom was just ‘blown away’ when the lot quickly sailed up from a starting bid of £100 to sell for £1050 to one of the telephone bidders against interest in the room from a local buyer and a frenzy of bidding on the internet. As the hammer fell there was a loud buzz of conversation as the audience and staff exclaimed their surprise and amazement. Once again I had learnt a valuable lesson in the art of valuation and perhaps I might be slightly less judgemental of modern collectables in the future. Smiths next sale is on the 13th May and includes a selection of antiques and collectables as well as having a special section for silver and jewellery. Entries are invited on the 12th, 14th, 19th & 21st April 10am-3pm or by appointment. Telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk
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We are Community Radio serving the Forest of Dean here in Gloucestershire, fully run by volunteers who have a passion for radio and also the community. Spring is in the air as they say, the winter is well and truly behind us and our events list is starting to grow and take shape as we continue to build on the success of the 2016 Coleford Carnival of Transport that took place on Easter Monday. The vast range of heritage and classic transport gave us a great opportunity to grab some fantastic interviews and the two-hour live broadcast connected this prestige event with the wider public that was unable to attend. If you have an event during the summer months that you think we should attend then please do get in touch. If you are looking for a local public address and compare for an event we can also provide that for a nominal fee. Our next outing with the public will be during April at the Forest Activities Festival on the grounds of The Speech House Hotel on Sunday 24th. If it’s like last year’s event then we will be in for treat with many local traders pedalling their respective wares.
PROGRAMME Monday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Kissy Moon 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Chris Arscott 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dave Jury 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive Southerton 18:00: Forest Sport with Paul and the team 19:00: Q-Burn with Peter Anthony 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard (Rpt) 22:00: Americanza with Alan Roberts (Rpt)
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the coming months. Please visit our website for the current listings and any changes.
Last month I spoke about the new show from Dave Jury, Strike up the Brass. Dave has been busy catching the local bands from across the Forest at the Regional Championships that were held in Torquay. Cinderford, Lydney Town, Pillowell, Lydbrook, Bream, Drybrook and Forest of Dean all took part in March and Dave was on hand to capture some great pieces and interviews, so stay tuned on Tuesday evenings at 7pm to find out how they got on.
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Another way we are connecting with community is to promote and give air time to local bands and artists. If you have recorded any material that you would like us to air then please get in touch, you never know we may even ask you to come in live and play during one of our live shows on a Sunday afternoon. We still rely on the support from businesses across the Dean and if you would like to discuss a sponsorship or advertising package for your company then please get in touch. Feel free to contact us either on Facebook or via email at triangle@triangleradio.co.uk. Our Quarter 2 schedule is below and we will add new programmes during
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Thursday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Kissy Moon 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Chris Arscott 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dave Jury 16:00: Daytime Shuffle Tuesday with Clive Southerton 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Kissy Moon 18:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk (Rpt) 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Chris Arscott 19:00: The Blues Hour (Rpt) 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dave Jury 20:00: Best of British Unsigned 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive Southerton 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock 18:00: Manda’s C60 Mix Tape (Rpt) with Trevor Howard 19:00: *NEW* Strike up the Brass 22:00: Q-Burn with Peter Anthony (Rpt) with Dave Jury Friday 20:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk Show 21:00: Forest Chat with KAT 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Kissy Moon (Kissy, Alex and Tom) (Rpt) 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Chris Arscott 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dave Jury Wednesday 16:00: Daytime Shuffle 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Kissy Moon with Clive Southerton 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Chris Arscott 17:00: The Forest Weekly 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dave Jury 19:00: Fri Night Party with Dan Green
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Home & Interiors Planning A Master Bedroom
Your bedroom is a highly personal space, but if you are considering selling, or want to enhance your property value long term, you’ll need to design it so it has general appeal, says Katherine Sorrell. Your first consideration when planning a master bedroom is comfort. Zone the space according to use – sleeping, dressing, exercising, checking your laptop, reading – perhaps drawing a scaled plan of the room to help with layout. It’s nice to have your bedhead opposite the window, for example, with a bedside table each side, but allow at least 450mm of space around the bed to give you enough room. Include plenty of storage: a wall of fitted wardrobes is a great option, and you can add freestanding pieces such as chests of drawers and blanket boxes for character and flexibility. It may also be possible to create a separate dressing area, using a tall bedhead, a bookcase or Page 20
wide wardrobe as a partition. Although watching TV is not necessarily conducive to a good night’s sleep, it is still a lovely idea to include one in the bedroom – it’s ideal for a Sunday lie-in. Fitted furniture manufacturers can provide cupboards from which TVs pop up or slide out, while music specialists offer all sorts of speakers and sound systems. You will probably also want a place for a landline phone, a small desk for your computer, ereader or tablet, and somewhere to plug in a phone charger. Even in a bedroom, you can’t have too many plug sockets. Wall-to-wall carpet, especially pure new wool, is a good idea for a master bedroom but choose a high quality underlay for bounce and softness. Alternatively, combine underfloor heating with engineered wooden boards and rugs for a traditional look with character – and still enjoy warmth underfoot. The latter option also saves the space that the radiator would have taken up. Well-designed lighting is an asset in the master bedroom and though a central pendant is fine for general, overhead light, add wall-mounted reading lights beside the bed, a bright, adjustable light above your dressing table and perhaps
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a table lamp or two to create a gentle glow, thus providing pleasing ambience and flexibility. For restful darkness for sleeping, ensure curtains have a blackout lining, or choose well-fitting shutters – which will block out noise, too. It is important to get the combination of bed linen and window treatments right - when the bed is plain, some pattern at the window is lovely, and vice versa – simply avoid two patterns that clash. Plain curtains can look beautiful if made from a generous amount of fabric, hung from a pole with pretty finials at the ends, and finished with an edging of ruffles or a contrast border. If privacy is a problem, consider adding sheer or lace curtains. An en-suite - virtually a necessity nowadays - will make your home more saleable and may add value. A walk-in wardrobe could be converted to an en-suite (though a proper bath will need more room), or knock through and steal space from an adjacent room. Compact fittings can be effective in a tight space, but must be practical for regular use. Remember, the least expensive place to install an en-suite bathroom is close to other plumbing, particularly the soil pipe. And, because the room leads directly off the bedroom, install low-noise sanitaryware, dimmable lights and a highpowered extractor fan controlled separately from the light. Image - Soft carpet, sumptuous curtains and a deeply buttoned headboard all add up to a sense of luxury. Huntington bed, £1,175, Sweetpea & Willow, tel 0345 257 2627; www.sweetpeaandwillow.com.
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General signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction Here are one or two signs to look out for so you can treat your pet as quickly as possible: • Cats: lesions, lumps and bumps on their skin – these are often felt rather than seen, and may be accompanied by bald patches around the base of the tail or underside of the body. • Dogs: frequently shaking its head – look for signs of redness in the ears, as it could be the start of an allergen-based infection. • Rabbits: flaky skin or soreness in the ears can be caused by an allergy to mites.
Bee stings are particularly dangerous A puppy’s natural inquisitive and playful nature invariably leads it into dangerous situations, but if it chews or swallows a bee, the resulting reaction can be severe. It could cause their face to swell, with breathing problems developing from a narrowed airway, and you’ll need to get emergency help from your vet in such cases. They may prescribe an EpiPen so you’re prepared if it happens again.
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Go On, Grow Your Own! by Pippa Greenwood
Enjoying a delicious meal which includes some home grown ingredients is a wonderful feeling – it fills you full of just the right sort of pride (and maybe even a little bit of smugness!). It simply feels good to indulge in a bit of Grow Your Own and then reap the rewards. You may well have been sowing and potting on vegetables for a while now, but if you’re behind schedule or haven’t produced vegetables before, don’t panic – there’s still time to grow just about any crop in your plot this year. Most plants can be raised from seed now, but there are a few that are likely to give a much better yield with an earlier start. Instead, buy in plants of crops such as tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilli peppers, melons and aubergines over the next month or so. Some vegetables can be directly sown now into wellprepared garden soil in a suitable spot in all but the coolest gardens – beetroot, lettuce, beans, peas, carrots, rocket, spinach to name but a few. Slightly more tender crops such as sweetcorn, squash and courgettes fare better if given a bit of extra heat when you are
germinating the seeds, which is where an electrically heated propagator really comes into its own. The seedlings may then need pricking out and potting on until they are sturdy enough to live in the great outdoors, but try to ‘harden off’ the young plants before placing them into their final positions as they may be damaged by cold, wind or rain. Put the young plants outside on warm days once the weather has stabilised, and bring them back under cover at night. Leave them outside after a week or so, covering them with fleece at night to let them acclimatise. To save time, you can buy in small plants and you will get a good range from seed merchants or garden centres, but if you would like advice from me to ensure great results, don’t forget that you can still order garden-ready plants, accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails specific to the vegetables you’ve chosen to grow. There are more details at www.pippagreenwood. com/grow-your-own and you can use the code 12419-E7SPS at the checkout to get £4.00 discount, whichever pack size you choose. Garden-ready plants can be planted out immediately and, provided you
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
The cleverest inventions often fail at what they’re intended to do but then go on to succeed brilliantly elsewhere. I could write a list, but seeing that 6th April 1966 is perhaps the most significant date in its history, let’s focus on one outstanding example: the hovercraft. We tend to think of the hovercraft as a product of our own age, and indeed it is; but the advantages of minimizing or even eliminating contact between hull and water have long been obvious. The first patent in hovercraft design was taken out by John Thornycroft (as in Vosper Thornycroft) way back in 1877 - but his was the age of steam, and no suitable engine existed. Once petrol engines were available, designers became interested in contactless or reduced-contact motorboats again - but now their inspiration was aviation technology, and between 1915 and 1940 prototypes of various steppedhull and hydroplane coastal craft were built in Austro-Hungary, Finland, the USSR, the USA amongst others. World War II put a stop to these developments, but in the 1950s a Norfolk boatbuilder, Christopher Cockerell, decided to revisit Thorneycroft’s patent. Light but powerful engines were plentiful, and Cockerell was also able to design a way of swirling the air cushion on which his Page 30
hovercraft would ride that made it more efficient still. At last, a craft that would rise clear out of the water! Cockerell’s design won the support of the National Research Development Council, which licensed his 1955 patent to a number of builders including Saunders-Roe; and on 11th June 1959 the four-seater 28mph SR-N1 (Saunders Roe Nautical 1) was launched. The craft was then shipped to Calais and on 25th July made the first Channel crossing by hovercraft. It wasn’t the first into service, though – that honour went to the rival Vickers-Armstrong 3, which started a scheduled ferry service across the Dee between Rhyl and Wallasey in July and August 1962. The second, launched in the same year, used a new Saunders-Roe hovercraft, SRN2, to cross the Solent between Ryde and Southsea – a service that still runs today, albeit with rather more modern craft! But the Channel was the challenge, both technically and commercially. It was open sea, the weather could be rough, and hovercraft had not so far proved themselves terribly robust (the VA-3’s career was ended by a storm). But the potential pickings were rich: international travel was becoming more affordable and more popular, and Dover and Folkestone were at full stretch. So, on that April day 50 years ago, the 38-seater SR-N6 raised itself up on its rubber skirt (an improvement designed not by Cockerell but by a naval officer called LatimerNeedham), trundled down the Ramsgate beach that would be the service’s home for the next 16 years, and set off on
the 40-minute, 35-mile journey to Calais. Connecting coaches would take passengers on to Paris for £3.7s.6d or Brussels for £2.7s.6d. Cheaper and faster they might be, but cross-Channel hovercraft never really challenged the ferry’s supremacy. Like the British airliners, the Trident and the VC-10, there wasn’t enough demand for them to justify a permanent production line: the later models even had to cannibalise each other for spare parts. The oil crisis of the early ‘70s made them less competitive; the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994 proved a fatal blow. The last two were retired in September 2000, just a year after the death of their inventor. Hovercraft are, of course, still in use around the world as coastal search and rescue vessels, as military transport and assault craft, as buses using frozen Alaskan rivers in winter, although they’ve never eclipsed conventional vessels as was once hoped. But the field in which they have proved most successful is one that Cockerell probably never expected: gardening. For in 1964 a Swedish engineer, Karl Dahlman, saw an early hovercraft in action...and invented the Flymo.
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Pork Jambalaya Serves 4
Ready in 55 minutes Cooked in just one pan and on the table in less than an hour this is a great midweek family supper. Serve with garlic bread or a mixed green salad, if liked.
Ingredients: • 1 tbsp groundnut oil • 100g chorizo sausage, sliced • 350g pork loin steaks, cut into chunks • 1 onion, peeled and chopped • 3 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 2 tsp smoked paprika, plus extra for sprinkling • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning • 225g easy-cook long grain rice • 700ml vegetable stock • 100g fine green beans, chopped • 1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and diced
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Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the chorizo over a high heat until golden and the fat starts to run. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Add the diced pork to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time until browned. Remove and set aside with the chorizo. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion, celery and garlic for 5 minutes until beginning to soften. Stir in the spices and rice and cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 2 minutes then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Return the pork to the pan and cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chorizo, green beans and yellow pepper into the pan and cook, uncovered, for a further 6-7 minutes until the rice and vegetables are tender, adding a little more stock if necessary. Serve sprinkled with a little more smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper.
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The Yew Tree Inn Your Family, Dog & Horse Friendly Country Pub The Yew Tree Inn located at the bottom of May Hill is the perfect stop on your way to the top! Call us for details and or reservations 7 days a week Enjoy a WINE TASTING EVENING at the Yew Tree led by a sommelier. Sample 20 different wines from our current menu, and help us select wines for our future menu. April 6th, £5.00 per person. Join us for dinner afterwards and receive a 10% discount on a bottle of wine of your choice. Reservations required.
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Signs and Symbols 1. What is the only sign of the zodiac that has a symbol that isn’t a living thing or things? 2. In which Irish town might you see welcome signs saying “you’ve come a long way” in reference to a song written in 1912? 3. Released in 2011, Ed Sheeran’s debut album had a title that consisted solely of which mathematical symbol? 4. What symbol appears on the triangular road sign that warns of a hidden dip? 5. Derived from the fact that it looks like four Greek gamma letters fixed to each other, the gammadion cross is an alternative name for what symbol? 6. On a standard UK keyboard, the pound sign appears on the same key as which number? 7. What five letter word do you get if you put together the chemical symbols for the elements Tungsten, Silver and Einsteinium? 8. The ampersand symbol evolved from combining the two letters of which Latin word? 9. On British roads, what animal features on a road sign warning of wild animals? 10. Which famous sign had a letter “L” covered up briefly in 1987 due to a visit by Pope John Paul II? Page 34
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Expecting the unexpected We love spring for its promise of fresh new life to come to that space outside called the garden. With love and care a garden can be turned into anything you want, gardens can tell the story of life and death or be turned into an outdoor living room. Whilst growing nice flowers and vegetables can be fulfillment enough, there are endless possibilities which we should embrace in order to reach beyond horticulture and towards the expression of ideas. But where to start? Just walk around your garden and look at ideas, play around on paper and come up with a plan. You do not need to spend a lot of money to transform your garden. To create a garden that you will enjoy for years to come, look at the costs of fences, paving, plants, etc. but don't worry, it does not all have be done at once, spread the costs over a few years. Compile a check list of things that are important to you and the garden. Consider elements like a greenhouse, drive, compost heap, shed, bin area, washing line, bonfire area, vegetable area and storage space for wood, etc. Take time to enjoy your garden and start off with something small like pots or raised beds, then bit by bit look at new features like seating areas, paths or lawns.
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Free to enter pet photo competition “April is Pet Month at Kodak Express in Ross-on-Wye and you could win a canvas print of your pet worth up to £50.” Says Bev Dutson, Manager of the store in Gloucester Road.
“Simply take a photograph of your pet on your phone, tablet or digital camera and bring it along to us here at Kodak Express to enter our free competition. We’ll even give you a free 6”x 4” print of your photograph to take away with you.”
“There’s a prize for adults and a prize for juniors but last year when we saw the photograph of the Gloucester Old Spot pig we just had to include it too.” Said Bev.
The Kodak Express Pet Photo Competition is free to enter and entry closes on Saturday Last year’s winners receiving their canvas prints from Bev 30th April 2016. Dutson, Manager of Kodak Express in Ross-on-Wye.
Lifa Oakley on Giant Jumble Sales and other fundraising activities for Muscular Dystrophy UK For the past 25 years, our Giant Jumble Sales, which are held twice a year at May Hill Village Hall, have raised a staggering £40,375 for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Muscular dystrophy is a condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of all the muscles in the body. There is currently no cure for this disease, so the money we raise goes towards both groundbreaking research and providing services and opportunities that enable people to live as independently as possible. On the day of the Sale, punters from all over the area form an orderly queue to gain access to a treasure trove, where there is something for everyone. We offer a truly eclectic mix of goods which have kindly been donated by local people. You name it, we’ve probably got it: clothes for all ages, toys, shoes, books, bric-a-brac. Our stalwart band of volunteers, some of whom have been with us from the very beginning, also serve tea and homemade cakes. Our two sales this year are on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at 2pm and Saturday 15th October 2016 at 2pm, so why not come along and bag a bargain? Page 36
This year also sees the 40th anniversary of the Royal Forest of Dean branch of Muscular Dystrophy UK. Every year we put on a number of fundraising events, from barn dances and art exhibitions to coffee mornings and car boot sales and over the past forty years we have raised an incredible £377,887.00. Due to the kindness and generosity of our numerous supporters we have been able to raise a sum of money that will make a significant difference to the lives of those with muscular dystrophy. It’s been hard work but we have had a lot of fun and laughter along the way. One of the highlights of the year is our annual Spirit of Christmas candlelit carol service in Gloucester Cathedral. This year it will be held on Wednesday, 30th November, starting at 7.30pm. Finally, I’d like to say a huge thankyou to all those who have donated their time and money to help those with muscular dystrophy. It is always a team effort and for a branch with only 10 members, I think this is a huge achievement.
- by Lifa Oakley Chairman, Royal Forest of Dean branch MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY UK e: lifa@wingatesfarm.net
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Singing for the Brain ® Groups Forest of Dean Singing for the Brain Held on the first and third Monday of the month, 11am till 12.30pm at Forest of Dean Drop In The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH After your singing session you are welcome to come to the Drop In for Tea or Coffee. The Drop In is situated on the ground floor in the same building opposite the Library.
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What‘s On in April
Each customer will receive a free photograph of their choice, an online password and protected gallery and a free chocolate eggs with each session. Cost: £10. To book visit: www.carolinepotterphoto.com
Perrygrove Railway Open every weekend, every Tuesday (until October half term) and daily in local school holidays Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB
Georgia Lewis Band Gig Sunday 3rd April, from 7.30pm, Royal Oak, Park Hill, Whitecroft, GL15 4PG Admission: £6 on the door. For more information visit: www.georgialewis.co.uk Chepstow Walking Festival Sunday 6th - Thursday10th April, Chepstow
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 Keith Baugh Art Exhibition Ongoing until Saturday 9th April, Open 9.30pm - 4.30pm, closed on Sundays, The George Café, High Street, Newnham, GL14 1BS A great exhibition of photographs, paintings, prints and pottery by local artist Keith Baugh. For more information visit www.keithbaugh.com or find The George Café on facebook. Glimmer Photography Sessions Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd April, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Labels Shopping, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QJ
15 minute photography sessions (for up to 3 people) with local photographer Caroline Potter.
A selection of walks within 10 miles of Chepstow (suitable for most abilities). Tickets: £5 per walk or £10 for a Supersaver ticket. For further information on the walks and to book a place visit: www. walksinchepstow.co.uk. Booking essential as places are limited. Severn Bore Monday 7th - Thursday 10th April Minsterworth, Various times Come and see one of Britain's truly spectacular natural phenomena. Please use one of the car parks (do not park along Church Lane). No fixed car parking charge, a voluntary contribution is requested. For more information and the timetable visit: www.severn-bore.co.uk. Free Face Painting at Labels Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th April 12.00pm - 2.30pm, Labels Shopping, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QJ
Enjoy the last weekend of the Easter break with free face painting at Labels, this activity is free for everyone, on a first come first served basis. Glos Group of Coeliac UK AGM Saturday 16th April, 2.00pm until about 4.30pm, Hucclecote Community Centre Speaker from Coeliac UK Head Office and cookery demonstration with lots of samples for people to try. 'Try before you buy' and purchase a variety of products at a reduced rate. Spinathon Saturday 23rd April, 10.00am 6.00pm, Tesco in Lydney Raising funds for the Relay for Life. Come along and show your support! Giant Jumble Sale Saturday 23rd April, 2.00pm May Hill Village Hall
In aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK. We offer a truly eclectic mix of goods which have kindly been donated by local people. You name it, we’ve probably got it: clothes for all ages, toys, shoes, books, bric-a-brac, etc. Come along and get yourself a real bargain! Tea and homemade cakes available too. For more information email Lifa: lifa@ wingatesfarm.net. Forest Activities Festival Sunday 24th April, 10.00am - 5.00pm, Speech House Hotel, Near Coleford, GL16 7EL Whether you’re hoping to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle or simply looking to take
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...events cont'd up a new hobby, there will be everything from mountain biking, rugby and archery to Segway taster sessions along with bush craft, cookery, photography and golf on offer from a whole host of local businesses. Come and enjoy live entertainment, food and drink. Further details can be found at www.forestactivitiesfestival.co.uk Wye Valley River Festival Friday 29th April - Sunday 15th May, Various times, Ross-on-Wye A series of innovative, intriguing and spectacular events along a 60-mile stretch of the River Wye. Central theme: Global Arteries, exploring our universal relationship with water. For further information visit: www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk
01592 834436. Charity Quiz Night Last Friday of every month, Doors open at 7pm, Sixteen Community Cafe, Bank Street, Coleford, GL16 8B 7.15pm: Talk from charity; 7.30pm: A mouth watering meal; 8pm: Quiz; 8.30pm: Raffle; 8.45pm: Vote of thanks. Tickets: £7.50 includes a meal. For more information visit: www.jamiefundraiser.co.uk or contact Jamie on info@jamiefundraiser.co.uk or 07586530907. 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.
Telephone Natalie on 01594 510666 for more information or to join.
Table Sale Last Sunday of every month, 12pm - 3pm, Sixteen Community Cafe, Bank Street, Coleford, GL16 8B Refreshments are available; tables £5. For more information visit: www. jamiefundraiser.co.uk or contact Jamie on info@jamiefundraiser. co.uk or 07586530907.
LOCAL MARKETS
Open Coffee Morning Every Thursday morning throughout February, from 10am and 12 Noon Pillowell Village Hall
Coleford Country Market Every Friday from 9.30am 12 Noon, beside the Clock Tower in Coleford; Every Sat from 10am - 12 Noon, in Mushet Walk, near the Co-op.
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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 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!
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.
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
Severn Sun Tai Chi and Yoga Yoga: Wednesdays, 7.00pm 8.30pm, Tai Chi: Thursdays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Blakeney Youth Centre Friendly classes, all abilities
Rossbeerfest Saturday 30th April Sunday 1st May, Noon till late Ross Rowing Club, Ross-on-Wye
The third annual Ross on Wye Beer and Cider Festival: Live music, over 30 beers and ciders, great entertainment, BBQ, free parking. Entry: £5 (includes 1 beerfest glass and festival guide). In aid of locla charities. For more information and tickets visit: www.rossbeerfest.org
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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-dean-walking-for-health or phone Kim Spencer on 01594 562240.
BREAM Bream Friendship Circle Every Monday, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Bream Community Centre If you are lonely and in need of friendship, then come along and meet like-minded people. Tea & Biscuits, Bingo, Table Top Sales, Mature Isometrics and monthly trips out. For more information call Mrs Selway on 01594 564443. 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/local-supportgroups/regions/south-west-england/ south-forest-parkinsons-group
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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,10.30-11.30am: Trevor Reynaert Tai Chi - £3; Wednesday, 3-4pm: Quiet Corner Book Reading with Mary including the partially sighted - £3; Thursday, 11-12am: 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. Found in the Forest Youth Theatre Sundays, 12.00 - 1.30pm (Ages 7-10), 2.00pm - 3.30pm (ages 11-16) Artspace, Cinderford A fun, practical drama group for anyone aged 7-16. Get involved with acting, drama and performance, have fun and meet some new friends along the way. Each term ends with a performance for friends and family. Contact Jamie@ actorworkshop.co.uk or call 07712481991. 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 Bowls Club The Bells Hotel & the Forest of Dean Golf & Bowls Club, Lord's Hill, Coleford, GL16 8BE Tel.: 01594 839417 Coleford Chess Club Every Tuesday, 5.00pm - 7.00pm Main Place, Coleford Library Our free 'just for fun' chess club ranges from young novices to experienced league players; so please come along to learn, or brush up on your chess skills in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. Coleford Photographic Club 17 Cinder Hill, Coleford, 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. Get in touch with the Forest of Dean Magazine To advertise call club 07939 802 384 or 01594 806 555 or visit www.forestofdeanmagazine.co.uk Contact: 01594 860 578 to have your local or society listed for FREE!
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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
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 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), 7.00pm-9.30pm 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 Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 19.45pm - 21.30pm Woolaston Primary School Subscription: £15 per month. Secretary Lesley Wreford: 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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