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Dear Reader, Can you believe we are in August already! I’m really not sure where this year has gone and 2016 has certainly been interesting thus far. I hope you are enjoying the summer holidays and the long break isn’t proving to be too much of a strain on you or your purse if you are a parent! The summer holidays can be a worrying time for some parents, whether it’s trying to find childcare, thinking of things to do to keep the children entertained or just being mum’s taxi. Why not take a look in our useful What’s On section in the back of the magazine for some really great ideas on places to take the children or indeed the whole family. If you love gardens, Highnam Court is opening up its 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 7th August. You can take a stroll around the lakes and shrubberies before stopping for a light lunch or cream tea at the Orangery and going on to see the listed Pulhamite water gardens. The Ross Town Band will be performing on Sunday 14th August at the Newent Park and Lake. Grab a chair or a picnic blanket and make yourself comfortable for an afternoon of music and refreshments! Finally, now that Euro 2016 and Wimbledon has finished, take some time to relax in the garden with a nice cup of tea and read through the August edition of the magazine, because before you know it the school runs will be starting all over again! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Ten Tips for securing that dream job Securing that really good job does require some effort and preparation. Experiencing job satisfaction and looking forward to going to work are, of course, things most of us aspire to and yes, they can be achieved. If we are fortunate we spend one third or our life at work, so it really is important to get a job that is fulfilling. Fascinatingly, if we are happy at work we are far more likely to be happy in our home and private life too and that again, if we are fortunate, takes up another third of our life. These are a few tips to help with the interview. There is, of course, a lot of other preparation necessary in order to get the interview, but that is a different subject matter. The interview is very important as you want to show your best qualities and attributes to the interviewer and convey the belief, confidence and trust that you could do the job they are hoping to fill. From your point of view, you hope that the interviewer will be trained and skilled in how to interview as, no doubt, you have experienced the frustration of being interviewed by somebody who has not been trained and really doesn’t know what they are doing, at some point in your life. 1. Prepare a professional and honest CV – if you lie, you will be found out...eventually. Do get some help and advice from a professional in the construction of the CV. Most schools, colleges and universities are pretty useless and it’s often best not to take their advice. 2. Gen up on the employer prior to the interview. This is so easy to do via their website and more importantly it will be expected of you to have done your research. 3. Prepare and write your questions to ask at the interview. It is perfectly acceptable for you to refer to your prepared questions on a piece of paper or notebook. This demonstrates that you have made an effort, as well as showing your organisational skills. 4. It is important to sell yourself. This is not done by talking about yourself, selling yourself is done by showing interest in the other person and the business that you are hoping to join. You can ask questions such as ‘How long have you been here?’, 'What do you like about the organisation?’, 'Why is there a vacancy?’, etc. 5. Talk about what you can do for them rather
than what they can do for you. Your mindset should be what contribution can you make/ what can you add to the company. Just remember life is not about taking, a successful and happy life is about giving in all its various forms. 6. Dress for the job you want. People say 'don’t judge a book by its cover’, but that is not what happens in reality. Their first impression will be of what they see when you walk into the room. What you wear in your personal or private life is entirely up to you. But you have no right to superimpose that on your place of work where other people’s income can also be dependent on what you look like. 7. Find out about training and personal development opportunities. Not only will this be helpful for your own personal career, but also demonstrates your willingness to learn which again will benefit your employer. 8. Make sure you meet the immediate line manager; the person you will report to. This is often best done at the second interview as it is so important that you gel within your immediate reporting structure. 9. Don’t ever take a job just for the money, you will end up by being very unhappy. 10. Be enthusiastic – would you employ you? A positive attitude is the most powerful attribute towards securing that dream job, then it’s up to you to maintain it and become a safe pair of hands to your employer. Then you will get promoted and your salary will increase. Good luck and great success.
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The Western Motorhome Show ‘Go West’ to Malvern for the UK’s biggest western-themed motorhome event! Our famous Western Motorhome Show returns to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on 12th 14th August. This western-themed show has it all – with its huge exhibition area showcasing new and pre-owned vehicles, accessories galore including specialist western memorabilia, western re-enactments and living history area, plus three halls of country music entertainment. All overlooked by the breathtaking Malvern Hills. It’s not every day you see in excess of 3000 motorhomes descend upon the Hills!
singing, dancing and living history. Their authentic camp is a must-see feature of the show and gives visitors a true essence of what 19th Century American West would have been like.
Over 200 exhibitors will be attending the show, bringing the best there is in the motorhome and outdoor accessory market. View a great selection of new and pre-owned American, European and British motorhomes from leading dealers and choose from 1000s of accessories. There will also be a specialist western trade section within the exhibition area, filled with western memorabilia, clothing and more.
In terms of evening entertainment (campers only), we have another packed schedule of live country and western planned! Look forward to performances across up to three venues over four nights, from The Diablos, Rob Childs, Darren Busby, Danny Lee Band and many more. This is in addition to four nights of line dancing tuition from show favourites, the Jolly Stompers. Saturday night top of the bill entertainment is from Johnny Cash Revisited, a tribute to Tammy Wynette - The Legend and Garth Brooks UK. Tickets can be purchased on-site (subject to availability) for £14.00 for adults and £7.00 for children.
All show visitors can once again enjoy daytime Western entertainment including reenactments from Lonestar featuring shoot-outs, Native American traditions, quick draw competitions,
If you’re in the area and want to visit as a day visitor, admission rates are £7.00 for adults (17yrs+) and children are FREE. This includes FREE parking and a FREE showguide on arrival. The exhibition
area opens daily at 9.30am and closes at 5pm Friday and Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.
For more information on the show, visit www. westernmotorhomeshow.co.uk or call us on 01778 391123 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm).
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Tibberton Show 20th August 2016
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This year’s show will be buzzing! Not only have we booked Medwyn Williams, a Chelsea Show gold medallist as guest horticultural judge, nationally renowned falconers, and a highly regarded local musical entertainer, we are also showcasing local produce and crafts in a terrific shopping village!
Barnwood Falconry & Birds of Prey The Music Man Gloucestershire Excelsior Band Dog Show Classic Car and Agricultural Display
Add to this a parade of classic cars and tractors, a bouncy castle, the ever-popular Dog Show, all to the accompaniment of the Gloucester Excelsior Band, and we think you will be as excited as we are.
Bar & BBQ Teas Craft and Food Stalls Sideshows and much, much more
This year’s raffle features a ‘Restaurant Tree’, where all the prizes have been offered by local eateries, and they have been really generous to us. The Marquee will show off our local talent for growing fruit, flowers and vegetables; baking; sewing; photography and other creative arts and crafts. Entries are welcome from everyone, download a schedule from our website and get cracking.
We look forward to welcoming you! www.tibberton-gloucestershire.org.uk
Saturday 20th August 1.30pm - 5pm
Taynton Tibberton Village Hall For further details go to:&www.tibberton-gloucesters Admission Adults: £2.50 Under 17’s: 50p Under 5’s: free
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Please enter as many classes as you wish. For more information see schedule on the website.
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1991 - 2016
Celebrate 25 years of Labels Shopping All proceeds donated to Newlife Foundation
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BBQ Children’s activities Special discounts Food tastings Please check our website or Facebook page for dates, times and further information labelsshopping.co.uk
Join us to celebrate on: Saturday 27 August 9am - 5.30pm I Sunday 28 August 10am - 4.30pm Bank Holiday Monday 29 August 9am - 5.30pm Ross on Wye Sat Nav: HR9 7QQ 01989 769000
25 years of service and still smiling! Labels Shopping Ross-onWye celebrates its 25th anniversary at the end of August and there’s lots of fun and activities taking place over the Bank Holiday Weekend for everyone. The original concept of the Labels store was conceived by local business woman, Angie Ellis, and the store opened its doors to the public in 1991. It quickly outgrew its premises and in 2001 had to relocate to a larger purpose-built building where it has been ever since, just next door.
Labels Shopping moved to its new home in 2001
In 2003 work was completed on the installation of a second floor which doubled the floor space to nearly 80,000 square feet, the size of two football pitches. Still a family business, Labels has continued to evolve - last year work was undertaken on the upper floor to improve the layout of the Café, Seafood Bar & Grill, Farm Shop, Deli and Butchery, with the recent addition of a new Laithwaite’s wine department, offering a wide selection of wines produced by farming families worldwide. This year the lower ground floor has been totally transformed and reconfigured with space for well-known brand names like Pavers Shoes, Double Two, Regatta, Craghoppers, Cotton
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Traders, Bonmarché, Roman, Skopes, Cadbury Outlet Shops and Jacques Vert. Over 120 local people are employed within the Labels building in addition to the work it provides for many other businesses in the area who supply them or who are associated with them. In addition, the new Handmade & Local department has given local artists and craftspeople a unique opportunity to display and sell their work to the million or so visitors to the store every year that would have otherwise not been aware of their work.
Local artists and craftspeople display and sell in the Handmade and Local department
The 25th Anniversary celebrations will be taking place all over the Bank Holiday Weekend at Labels, from Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August, with something of interest for all ages and things to do for all the family. Games, give-aways and extra savings of up to 25% off selected brands. Labels Shopping, Ross-on-Wye, is located just off junction 4 of the M50 and is open 7 days a week.
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Outside Lighting We all love to enjoy our gardens and take the time to relax in them, whether it be with family or friends. However, when we get to late summer it starts to get darker earlier, so why not make your garden an enticing evening retreat with outside lighting? Outside lighting is practical as well as decorative. There is a wide range of lighting styles to choose from and they are all readily available. Functional lighting is important, e.g. for visitors to find their way to the front door on a dark night, or if your family includes young, old or disabled people. Alternatively, lighting can be fun and used purely for décor. It can illuminate attractive features of the garden such as specimen trees, a rockery, a fish pond or a sculpture. It is worth taking time to see how your outdoor space works in the evening. Why, for example, not combine night-scented plants with some soft lighting? Look at adding pale coloured flowers such as light whites, creams, pale blues and lilacs. Silver foliage will give a great reflective lighting effect.
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A garden lit up at night is an attractive space, however, if you do not have an outside power source look at other ways to light your garden such as solar-powered lighting (e.g. solar fairy lights or spike lights). Candle lanterns placed by a seating area will give a warm glow while solar lights strategically positioned by plants can emphasize certain areas of the garden. Garden flares are also fun with their multicoloured canes. They can last up to six hours. Whichever type of lighting you choose, I am sure it will help create a wonderful atmosphere in your garden.
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Health
By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Modern Technology: Don’t Let It Damage Your Health your monitor’s brightness and contrast. Position your monitor 20-28 inches away. • Follow the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for 20 seconds (preferably at an object around 20 feet away). Modern technology is a great tool for communication and information sharing, but it’s not always good for our health. The problem: Poor Sleep. Blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, monitors and flat-screen TVs can adversely affect melatonin, our sleep-inducing hormone. Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times and immunity, and can stimulate appetite. Long-term, it may affect language processing and our sense of time, and contribute to serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. The Answer: Turn devices off for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the evening. The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) CVS symptoms include eye muscle strain, eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain. It’s caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they flick between different images and text. The Answer: • Install a dimmer switch in your room and/or a glare filter for your screen, and adjust Page 18
The problem: Prolonged Sitting Research shows that prolonged sitting can seriously damage our health and shorten life expectancy - even if we exercise regularly. The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with short stints of activity, e.g. housework or a lunchtime football game. Also try: • Standing on public transport. • Walking/biking all or part of the way to work. • Investing in a standing, treadmill or convertible desk (or conversion equipment for your normal desk or treadmill). • Sitting on a yoga ball, which requires constant but subtle effort to stay balanced. • Active Sitting: try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your leg from the knee or the hip height; swivelling your office chair with your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Using flat keyboards, laptops, mice and incorrectly positioned equipment can cause back pain, RSI (repetitive strain
injury) and Carpal Tunnel syndrome (tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve). The Answer: Think Ergonomics • Sit as close as possible to your desk and keep it clear underneath to avoid twisting. • Set your computer monitor at eye level. Use laptops on a desk with an attached keyboard and raised monitor whenever possible. • Keep hands and wrists warm, and use ergonomic keyboards, mice and mouse-mats. Wrist supports may help. • Check your posture regularly. Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching. • Adjust your chair so that: o Your back meets the chair back and your lumbar region is supported (a cushion that fits the small of your back may help). o Your knees are level with or slightly higher than your hips. o Your feet rest comfortably on the floor. o Your elbows are at 90° to your desktop. o Your arms are slightly raised at the shoulders. o The seat doesn’t dig in behind your knees but does support most of your upper thigh (three inches between seat and calf is ideal). To avoid the risks modern technology poses while still enjoying its benefits, remember: sit up, stand up and switch off occasionally!
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Space 1. Which planet is referred to in the title of the American sitcom Third Rock From The Sun? 2. Wallace and Gromit first featured in a short film called A Grand Day Out where the visit the moon after realising they have run out of what? 3. Launched into orbit in 1973, what was the name of the first American space station? 4. In the lyrics to the song Space Oddity by David Bowie, what type of pills does Ground Control tell Major Tom to take? 5. Who wrote the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey? 6. First broadcast in 1988, which TV comedy series has a name that is also the name given to a small, dim star with relatively cool surface temperatures? 7. How many rows of aliens are there at the start of a game of Space Invaders? 8. Each of the films in the Star Wars series begins with what ten word sentence appearing at the top of the screen, followed by the Star Wars logo and crawling text? 9. What name is given to an area in space where the gravitational field is so powerful that nothing, not even light, can escape its pull? 10. In Gustav Holst's suite of music called The Planets, why was there not piece of music for Pluto? Page 20
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Auction Anecdote Getting into a more ‘macho’ run of anecdotes lately I thought I would go the whole hog and base this month’s piece on a fantastic collection of eighteen flintlock pistols which sold particularly well in our June antiques sale. The single owner collection attracted widespread interest, mainly from collectors rather than dealers, many of whom came to the saleroom on the day. The collection included a selection of smaller sized ‘pocket’ and ‘muff ’ pistols as well as a variety of unusual barrel types including ‘cannon-barrelled’ and ‘rifled-barrelled’. This interesting mix of designs obviously added to the appeal of the group, especially as a number were double-barrelled, one was triple-barrelled and of course the rarest of all had four barrels! Prices ranged from around £200 for the first couple of examples with broken lock mechanisms, but rapidly rose to £400 to £700 for the more sought after doubleand triple-barrelled pistols. Naturally the top price was taken by the quadruplebarrelled example which quickly flew in price to the low one thousands and then the buyer in the room simply shouted out £2000 which finished off all the opposition as everyone was so surprised. Shouting out a high price like this is an old fashioned tactic used to both save time and also to shock and unnerve the opposition. I suppose it assumes buyers might gradually creep towards, and over a high figure bit by bit, but when forced to quickly decide (with the whole room waiting) they tend to give it up. However, I have seen the tactic both work and fail and in this instance it felt like perhaps he might have bought it cheaper if he had persevered bidding up in the time-honoured way with the auctioneer. Four-barrelled pistol Overall the entire collection made around £8000 with all the items on offer selling comfortably over estimate. I feel at this point I must own up that I have a bit of assistance cataloguing and valuing the weapons and Militaria and so much of the credit for the excellent results achieved on this occasion lies with another! Smiths next sale is on the 2nd September and includes a large selection of antiques and collectables with a special section for oriental items. Entries are invited on the 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th August, 10am - 3pm or by appointment. Please telephone 01531 821776 or see our website www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk.
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Plan Your Planting by Pippa Greenwood
Although gardens are now looking a little tired, the drier soil means it is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees. So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring, as garden centres are starting to take delivery of bulbs which will get your garden looking fabulous early next year. Many bulbs start to put down roots at the end of summer and into autumn, so prompt planting is advisable, though tulips are best planted in October. Another option is mail order catalogues which have a bigger choice of bulbs, often including more unusual varieties. Time is of the essence, however, so send off for these as soon as possible so that you can choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so. Before buying, decide where in the garden you can cram in a few bulbs. As they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year. Many bulbs do well in Page 22
containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be underplanted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs. Use a transplanting trowel to minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots. If you are unsure which bulbs go together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes. These usually represent good value for money too. If you have a dull patch of lawn, brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have much deteriorating foliage to cope with. In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure you don’t want to mow the grass beneath these trees or shrubs regularly, as you can’t safely remove the leaves of the daffodils until at least six weeks after flowering. Check that bulbs are in good condition before you buy, avoiding any which show
even the slightest signs of deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or patches of bluish mould. Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety. For large quantities of the same variety, buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery. If you can’t plant your bulbs promptly, keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating. Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Triangle Radio
We are a Community Radio Station, serving the Forest of Dean, fully run by volunteers who have a passion for radio and also the community. Last month, I discussed the build up towards the Coleford Music Festival and the planning involved to ensure a successful FM broadcast. I held off writing this article until I could articulate the whole CMF experience accurately in this edition. It all started a couple of months ago with intense scheduling and the formation of a team of volunteers, both of which would be needed to support what would eventually become a very busy broadcast. Fixing the aerial mast to the side of the Forest of Dean Tourist Office was the first large challenge, followed by the task of building a studio for the broadcast in Coleford. Once the Festival was in full swing, the success of the broadcast was clear. Triangle presenters, Kissy Moon and Tom Ebdon, caught up with headline act “Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band,” following their amazing set on Sunday
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 19:00: Q-Burn with Peter Anthony 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard (Rpt) 22:00: Americanza with Alan Roberts (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: Manda’s C60 Mix Tape (Rpt) 20:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk Show 21:00: Forest Chat with KAT (Kissy, Alex and Tom) RPT Wednesday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan
evening. Other acts interviewed by Triangle included “Cosmossis,” “The Rumble” from Newnham and “Devon” who really nailed the stage on Saturday night. A massive thank you to all of the volunteers, whose participation made the event such a huge success. Looking further ahead to the end of August we plan to be at Chepstow Bandstand linking up with Newport Radio for a fun afternoon of great music. Watch this space and I will bring you more information in the next edition of this magazine. 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 this for a nominal fee. 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 feel free to contact us either on Facebook or via email at triangle@triangleradio.co.uk. There are quite a few changes to our schedules and we will add new 18:00: Soft Rock & Acoustic Sessions with Clive (Rpt) 20:00: The Blues Hour 21:00: Blues Hour Xtra 22:00: The Nighttime Shuffle
programmes during the coming months. Please visit our website for the current listings and any changes. We are still looking for the right commission-based sales executives to join our team paying in excess of 25%. If this is a venture that interests you, please contact us at triangle@triangleradio.co.uk. If you would like to know more about Triangle Radio then visit our website at 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 and advertisements. 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) and James Green (Station Communications Officer)
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Home & Interiors Come Back To Carpet
Modern carpet can be both practical and fashionable, offering an enormous choice of colour, pattern and texture. Why choose carpet? Carpet is soft and comfortable underfoot, absorbs sound, is non-slip and forgiving if you have a fall, and is insulating against heat loss and draughts; however, it may stain and wear. Regular vacuuming is the only maintenance carpet needs, but accidental spills can be hard to deal with, and it’s unlikely to last longer than stone, tiles or wood. choosing a carpet As a general rule, the deeper the pile and the more luxurious the finish, the greater care the carpet will need, while the shorter and denser the pile, the better it is likely to wear, meaning there is a tradeoff between softness and comfort against durability Page 26
By Katherine Sorrell
and resilience. Standard carpet descriptions are for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra heavy domestic use, which gives a good indication of suitability. So a hallway carpet should be very tough and classified for heavy domestic use, while a living room (general domestic) probably requires a luxury look combined with robust performance, and a spare bedroom could be more delicate. If you choose a carpet suitable for general use, you can lay it throughout to create a seamless look that pulls a decorating scheme together. Carpets are inadvisable in kitchens and bathrooms. Ask your retailer for samples and take them home where you can see them in your own environment and light. If redecorating from floor to ceiling, choose the carpet first and ensure that the rest of the scheme co-ordinates - the floor is the largest visible area in a room, so it’s important to get it right. Don’t forget the cost of underlay and fitting and get your room professionally measured, and when replacing a carpet, always buy new underlay. This ensures your new carpet sits properly and wears evenly and can prolong its life by up to 40 per cent. image - Padstow candy spot carpet, £69.99 per square metre, Brintons, tel 0800 505055, www.brintons.co.uk.
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Salmon and Broccoli Quiche Serves 6
Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling and cooling
A rich and creamy quiche packed full of succulent salmon flakes and broccoli. Serve warm or cold with a crisp green leaf salad.
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep). Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 300g salmon fillets
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans. Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.
• 200g small broccoli florets • 4 large eggs • 250ml double cream • 100ml milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.
• 50g Cheddar cheese, finely grated
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Place the flaked salmon and broccoli in the pastry case. Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the double cream and milk. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Gently pour the egg mixture over the filling then scatter over the grated cheese. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown. Serve warm or cold.
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A good point. To date the majority of driverless cars have been tested at reasonably slow speed, on test tracks or with a capable human ready to take over if things go wrong (of which, in one well publicised coming together, the bus won). Ben raises a very significant point too: car electronics can go wrong. What happens when the sensors fail or get blocked by road dirt? If, and when, driverless cars are given the go ahead onto our roads (predications range from 10 years to never) they will be competing for road space with millions of existing “conventional” cars, all being driven by us drivers who will offer no special exemptions to the new kid on the block. I’m with Ben in wanting to keep humans in control, because those driverless cars will be, in effect, learner drivers with no L plates. By Iain Betson
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Holiday Reads For many of us, the best thing about a holiday is the opportunity to get lost in a book, without feeling guilty about unread emails, dirty dishes or the other 1001 daily chores that rudely interrupt our reading. If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in, we have plenty to recommend. Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet – H.P. Wood In 1904, the tavern beneath Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet has become a haven for the many ‘unusuals’ who call Coney Island their home. There’s Rosalind, who’s as likely to wear a suit as a dress, Zeph, who lost both his legs in a childhood accident, eight year old P-Ray, who never speaks and collects fleas, and any other number of characters. After finding herself alone and penniless, Kitty Hayward finds solace at Magruder’s, but her peace may well be short-lived. Anarchy is in the air, and the plague is sweeping through the streets. These characters will stay with you long after your holiday is over. The Last of Us – Rob Ewing On a remote Scottish island, a pandemic has killed most of the population. There are no adults left. Just five children, trying to survive on the tinned food they find in neighbouring houses. There’s Rona, the narrator, along with little Alex and their leader, Elizabeth, who makes sure they brush their teeth and carry on with their school lessons. And then there’s Calum Ian and Duncan, who are starting to resent Elizabeth’s authority. A beautiful, heartwrenching story. Page 32
Dear Amy – Helen Callaghan When a newspaper agony aunt receives a letter claiming to be from a kidnapped girl, she assumes at first it’s a hoax. After all, Bethany Avery has been missing for years. But then more letters arrive, seemingly with information only the girl could know. Throw into the mix another recent abduction, and you have an enjoyable psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns, a great storyline and appealing characters. Woman on the Edge of Time – Marge Piercy It’s been four decades since the release of this classic feminist dystopian novel, yet the writing still feels just as original and relevant. Wife and mother Connie Ramos has been branded as mentally unstable and now lives alone, ostracised by most of society. She starts escaping to a future, happier time – where equality is accepted as the norm. But Connie is also shown an alternative future, where women are little more than commodities. Which one becomes reality may be down to Connie herself. If you’ve never read it, or worse, were made to analyse it for an English Literature class, now
is the time to pick up the 40th anniversary edition. Fishbowl – Bradley Somer All of life’s highs and lows are played out in one apartment block by its many inhabitants. There’s ‘the Villain Connor Radley’, ‘the Evil Seductress Faye’, ‘Stoic Jimenez’ and agoraphobic ‘Clare the Shutin’, amongst others. And then there’s Ian – a humble goldfish, who’s about to take a plunge from the twenty-seventh floor. In the four seconds it takes him to fall, he’ll discover more about the apartment’s inhabitants than perhaps they even know about themselves. Insightful, original and entertaining. Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All – Jonas Jonasson After three stints in prison for murder, Hitman Anders decides to go straight. Well, less crooked anyway. An unlikely alliance between the hitman, a lapsed priest and a hotel receptionist see the trio embark on a trek across Sweden, lying, cheating and swindling as they go. A great novel to escape into for fans of dark humour, it’s possibly best suited to villa holidays, or other locations where holidaymakers won’t get annoyed at your snorts of laughter.
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Craig's Comment Broadband coverage in rural areas like the Forest has never been more important.
when compared to people in more that they need by 2018. built up communities. This investment in our communities Whether it is through connecting has been estimated to be worth with friends and family members, £420 million to the local economy providing access to news and over the next ten years. However, current affairs, or even just the the positive impact that this ability to check an up-to-date bus connectivity is having, and will While we are timetable, such freedom can be continue to have, on the wellbeing aiming for a better infrastructure extremely important to a large and health of some of our most with regard to roads and mobile section of our rural communities. rural communities is surely worth phone signal, broadband Internet access can help reduce even more. connectivity should not be the feeling of isolation and can In addition, we must also underestimated or forgotten about. contribute to improving physical remember that an indirect Broadband plays an important role and mental health while reducing outcome of improving people’s anxiety and depression. in the daily lives of many of us, mental and physical health is whether it is to check Facebook, This is all well and good, however, a saving on the cost of health do online shopping or to read this for this to happen residents and social services as well. magazine online, but for some need access to fast and reliable You can get more information people access to broadband is broadband in their communities. about Fastershire and broadband even more crucial than for others. The UK Government set up roll out via www.fastershire.com/ Isolation in rural communities is a real threat for older and some of the most vulnerable people in society. The charity “Campaign to Reduce Loneliness” points out that isolation in rural areas can lead to poor health, loss of independence and a lower quality of life.
Rural areas, of course, magnify the impact that social isolation can have on people as, in most cases, people in rural areas find it more difficult to access transport and health facilities as well as shops
Broadband Delivery UK around three years ago and thanks to funding from both Gloucestershire and Herefordshire County Councils the Forest has already seen huge improvements in broadband thanks to Fastershire. Fastershire, a joint partnership between Gloucestershire and Herefordshire County Council, has rolled out fast and reliable broadband to thousands of homes throughout the Forest of Dean and aims to see everyone in the area having the access to broadband
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
The Memorial Cross in the Long Tan rubber plantation
Every 18th August, Australia goes crazy for Long Tan Day – and even more so this year, when it’ll be Long Tan’s 50th anniversary! Never heard of it? Sadly, neither have many Australians (probably). Long Tan wasn’t a particularly remarkable South Vietnamese rubber plantation as South Vietnamese rubber plantations go; and the battle fought there on 18th August 1966 wasn’t a particularly big battle. It was a victory, though, and a victory whose effects lasted until the end of the Vietnam War nine bloody years later. But where does Australia come into this? Well, as SEATO and ANZUS pact signatories, the Australian and New Zealand armies had, since 1962, been secretly training the Americans in the jungle warfare techniques they’d learned in Burma in World War II and during the 1948-1960 Malayan Emergency. But when President Johnson decided to escalate the war he was desperate for overt allies – the “Many Flags” programme – to confer legitimacy on a war the UN wouldn’t and couldn’t support. Harold Wilson, our newly elected Labour PM, offered diplomatic and intelligence support but flatly refused to send any troops – a decision that was to cost him dearly very soon afterwards. Australia Page 36
and New Zealand, though, having regional interests, agreed. A battalion of the Royal Australian Rifles together with light armoured support and 161 battery of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, along with a destroyer and an old aircraft carrier converted into a troop carrier, and a squadron each of Caribou transports, Canberra bombers and Huey helicopters, joined the Americans in 1965. A year later the nowacclimatised 1ATF was given a province of its own to run, Phuoc Tuy on the south coast. Phuoc Tuy was almost entirely run by the Viet Cong and North Vietnam Army; the South Vietnamese ARVN held only the main towns. 1ATF therefore put itself in harm’s way, establishing a base, Nui Dat, right across the Communists’ supply route, and the NVA/VC forces duly prepared to eliminate it. By 16th August the NVA had established guns and mortars at Long Tan, 2km from Nui Dat, and opened fire. These were quickly silenced by RNZA counter-fire, though, and patrols sent out on the 17th found only empty gun positions and mortar pits. On the 18th a company of 108 men was dispatched to locate the NVA, but an entire regiment of the NVA plus a battalion of VC found them first. In a battle that raged for hours in pouring monsoon rain the Australians held off a force 10 times their number, and only survived thanks to the RNZA’s supporting fire and the fresh ammunition dropped by the RAAF. At nightfall they were relieved by reinforcements from Nui Dat, and under cover of darkness the NVA/VC silently melted away. The next
morning’s recce revealed why: while the Australians had lost 18 killed and 24 wounded, they had killed 245 of their enemies. That one day’s battle broke the VC’s grip on Phuoc Tuy for good: two serious attempts to reassert themselves failed and it became the most peaceful – or rather, the least troubled – province in South Vietnam. The Australians and New Zealanders withdrew gradually from Vietnam over the course of 1972, never having been numerous enough to achieve much: even at their peak 1ATF and the other formations numbered less than 9,000, and their governments never allocated them enough air and artillery support to make their tactic of close and continuing infantry engagement as effective as it had been in Malaya. Meanwhile, Wilson and the Labour government paid heavily for a principled refusal to get involved. Johnson, an aide revealed later, would have paid a billion dollars for a single British brigade, enough to close the trade gap that caused the 1967 “pound in your pocket” devaluation crisis. But say what you like about Wilson and his crew: they wouldn’t sell blood for dollars.
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Travelling Abroad This Year? What’s the best way to spend your money? money? compared compared with with other other payment payment methods. methods. •• You You pay pay aa fee fee when when you you buy buy them, them, and and also also commission commission when when they’re they’re exchanged. exchanged.
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With five galleries spanning over 10,000 years of history, plus outdoor attractions, trails and a woodland playground, the Dean Heritage Centre is so much more than just a museum. Non giftaid prices: Adults: £7.20, Conc: £6.30, Children (3-16): £5.40, Family (2 plus 2): £23, Family (2 plus 3): £28. For more information call 01594 822170 or visit www.deanheritagecentre.com. Perrygrove Railway Open every weekend, every Tuesday (until October half term) and daily during local school holidays 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 Severn Bore Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th August and Friday 19th -
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Bugs & Beasties Family Walk at RSPB Highnam Woods Friday 5th August, 11am 12.30pm, Highnam Woods, GL2 8AA Enjoy a gentle stroll through the reserve, whilst we search for the bugs and beasties of the woods. Look for beautiful butterflies and dragonflies and find the harder to spot bugs which hide in damp places. The walk finishes in time for lunch so pack a picnic and let the butterflies come to you! This event is booking only so please call 01594 562852 or email highnam.woods@rspb.org.uk to reserve your place. Members £4.00, non members £5.00 and children £2.00. Highnam Court Open Gardens Sunday 7th August & 4th September, 11am - 5pm Highnam Court, Highnam, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DP
Open for Charity. 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens, lakes, shrubberies and listed Pulhamite water gardens with grottos and fernery. Take a stroll around ornamental lakes
and woodland areas. Light refreshments will be served in the Orangery. Tea and coffee served from 11am, sandwiches until 1.30pm. Cream teas will be served from 1.30pm to 5pm. Admission £5.00, children FREE. Dinosaur Show Sunday 7th August - Thursday 11th August, 11am - 5.30pm (last admission 4pm), Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, HR8 1RL.
Travel back in time with a life-like, walking, roaring T-Rex! A great day out for all the family. Adults £7.00, children £5.00 and families £19.00 (grounds only admission – castle upgrades available). For more information and tickets please visit www.eastnorcastle.com. Lakefest Thursday 11th August - Sunday 14th August, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, HR8 1RL
A fun event for the whole family! Celebrating its 5th year and its very 1st year at Eastnor Castle, Lakefest presents a spectacular summer music festival that you won’t want to miss. For more information and tickets please visit www.lakefest.co.uk. Ross Town Band Performance at Newent Park Sunday 14th August, 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Newent Park Ross Brass Band play a great selection on the outdoor stage. Bring a chair or blanket. Teas served in St. Mary's Church
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...events cont'd in the interval. Call 01531 820782 for more details. Run by Newent Initiative Trust: newentcc@gmail.com. Bands in the Park Sundays until 28th August, 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Town Bandstand, Wye Street, Ross-on-Wye A series of concerts will be held at the town band stand – come along and enjoy some fantastic music! Day out with Thomas Friday 19th August - Sunday 21st August, Dean Forest Railway, Lydney, GL15 4ET
2pm - 4pm, The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH For more information call 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
Thomas will be visiting the Forest of Dean railway. Doors open at 9.30am, and the train will be leaving the platform at approximately 9.45am. This is a funpacked day not to be missed! For more information and tickets please visit www.deanforestrailway.co.uk. Summer Fete Saturday 27th August, Hillside Brewery, Longhope, GL17 0NG
For more information please call 01452 830222.
REGULAR EVENTS Asperger's Awareness Support Group Last Tuesday of every month, Page 44
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.
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Everyone welcome. For more information call 01594 834436. Run by the Independence Trust. Knit and Natter sessions Every Thursday, 7pm - 9pm, Mad Dog Designs at Taurus Crafts, Lydney It doesn’t have to be knitting it can be any craft that can be transported easily! Why not come along and share your ideas! For more information email enquire@tauruscrafts.co.uk.
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.
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.
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Hobbies ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’? Become A Wildlife Recorder! By Kate McLelland According to Dr John Blewitt, a specialist in Social Responsibility at Aston University in Birmingham, many of us are suffering from a new condition known as “nature deficit disorder”. Before you rush to google the symptoms, it may help to know that this isn’t a real medical condition, but a term coined to describe people who are cut off from the natural world. Research carried out by the charity Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) has revealed that a significant percentage of young adults aged between 16 and 23 are so divorced from nature they believe that eggs are made from wheat and don’t know that milk comes from a cow. In a timely intervention, Bristol Natural History Consortium, together with 14 partner organisations, has come up with a national initiative that promises to put us back in touch with the natural world. BioBlitz is a research programme that encourages ordinary people to become wildlife explorers for a day (find out more at www.bnhc. org.uk). However if 24 hours isn’t long enough to satisfy your curiosity about the natural world, never fear: you can go on to take part in a range of wildlife initiatives Page 46
that keep going all year round. Love our Ladybirds Go to www.ladybird-survey. org to find information about this much-loved insect, which belongs to the scientific family Coccinellidae. These attractive creatures come in a range of different colours and sizes, from the tiny yellow 22-spot Ladybird to the pea-sized Eyed Ladybird. Ladybird research is important because of the recent invasion by the Harlequin Ladybird, which now threatens to overwhelm our native populations. On the Ladybird Survey website you’ll find links to a website where you can record sightings of the Harlequin. buy a mammaL tunneL Even wondered which small mammals pass through your garden at night, searching for food? Nottingham Trent University has come up with an ingenious way to detect the presence of hedgehogs, mice, shrews and other small creatures. The Footprint Tunnel is a non-invasive tool designed to help researchers identify the presence of animals by identifying their paw-prints, captured on special inked paper. A Footprint Tunnel kit is available from The Mammal Society at www.mammal.org.
uk at a cost of £15.54 (including VAT). You can download a free, printable guide from the same site to help you identify different species from their paw-prints. add vaLue to your birdwatching hobby BirdTrack is a national research programme that uses people power to supply information on birds where there are currently gaps in our knowledge (for example, very little is known about the timing of arrivals and departures of migrating species). The information you supply to BirdTrack could eventually be used to protect our birds, particularly rare species. Just register on the site www. bto.org as a recorder and the next time you go birdwatching, enter the location you’ve visited, the date and time of your visit then check off the birds you spotted on the list provided. There are many other ways that you can get involved in monitoring wildlife, including a butterfly survey, a national reptile and amphibian recording scheme, a flying ant survey and a shark egg case hunt! These innovative wildlife recording projects are not only a fantastic way to learn about the great outdoors, they also make a real contribution to the nation’s knowledge, so get out there and start recording today.
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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/forestdean-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 Gardening Society Meets monthly, indoor meetings are held second Tuesday of the month at West Dean Centre in Bream, 7.30 pm. Summer garden trips are organized to different gardens and places of interest during the summer. For additional information contact Secretary, Jennifer Lang, at 01594 719314. Bream Silver Band and Training Band Rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, at the Bandroom, Sun Tump, Bream. New members welcome. Contact our Secretary on 01594 564382, for Training Band call 01594 860181. www.breamband.com 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-support-groups/regions/ south-west-england/south-forestparkinsons-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,10.30-11.30am: 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 01594 824276. 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: 07551 032480 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 Hard Of Hearing Club Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month between 10.00am and 12 noon at St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford, where there is ample parking. Our aim is to spread useful information, help those with hearing impairment feel less isolated and have fun. We welcome new members and volunteers, and try to have four special events e.g. Christmas lunch or summer trips each year. For more information please contact Elaine on 07971 303958. Coleford Photographic Club 17 Cinder Hill, Coleford, GL16 8HJ New Members Welcomed. All ages, abilities and photographic interests. Tel: 01594 839118.
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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 Community Centre Naas Lane, Lydney, Glos, GL15 5AT Accessible and dementia-friendly building with three rooms and hall to hire for meetings, birthday parties and concerts; Wi-Fi available. White Lotus Classes, Tai Chi & Fitness, Tai Chi Sword, Zumba, Kickboxing, Pilates, Lindy Hop Dance, Painting, Chat and Craft, Women’s Institute, Riverside Church, CAP Unemployment & Debt Counselling, Beast Keep Fit, Jeans Keep Fit, Welcome Trust Tea & Toast, Golden Triangle Club, Jazz 4 U Club, Film Club, Jazz Concerts, Monday Drop in Coffee & Chat, Kids Arts & Craft, Over 60`s Club, Drama Society & Scenesetters. All details of days and times including social events can be found on www.lydneycommunitycentre. co.uk and facebook, or email
lydneycommunitycentre@outlook.com. Tel. 01594845704 / 07504565153. 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 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-OnSevern, www.clayhillpotters.co.uk Lions Club of Severn Dean 2 Whetstones, Newnham GL14 1BL Tel: 0845 833 5836
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...Local Clubs & Societies cont'd 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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New weekly recycling service starts this month Residents in the Forest of Dean will be able to recycle their plastic bottles, cardboard and unwanted textiles from the kerbside as part of the District Council’s new weekly recycling service which starts on Monday 1st August. The current collection for glass, cans/tins, aerosols and paper will also move to a weekly pick up from the start of the month. Alongside this, the Council is introducing a fortnightly collection for small waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), items such as toasters, kettles, irons, dvd players, cameras, hand-held power tools and mobile and digital phones, which will also include household batteries. These items will be collected on the same week as the refuse collection and should be presented for collection in a standardsized carrier bag and left on top of the black wheeled bin. Councillor Marrilyn Smart, Cabinet Member for the Environment at the Forest of Dean District Council said: ‘The 1st of August marks an exciting new chapter for kerbside recycling in the district. We are delighted to be expanding the materials which residents can recycle from the kerbside, particularly for plastic bottles and cardboard, which we know some residents have struggled to take to their local banks for recycling in the past.’ ‘From 1st August residents need to present their paper and
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cardboard altogether in their new blue woven bag and use two green recycling boxes for their other materials. One box should be used for plastic bottles, tins, cans and aerosols, whilst a second box should be used for glass and textiles. The textiles should be bagged before placing them in the second recycling box.’ ‘We have been working with our waste contractor Biffa to implement these changes, which have been possible due to new recycling vehicles being available on the market. The new Romaquip fleet will allow the collected recycling to be kept separate on the vehicle thereby maintaining the quality of what it is collected, which is why we are asking residents to use both their bag and boxes to put their items out.’ The fortnightly garden waste and refuse collections will remain unchanged. Food waste will continue to be picked up weekly but will now be collected using the Romaquip vehicles. You can download a copy of the new recycling service information leaflet on the district council's website or call the district council's Customer Services Team on 01594 810000 for a copy. Blue bags and recycling boxes can be ordered by calling the customer services team at the council or by emailing council@fdean.gov.uk
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