Forest of Dean Magazine February17

FOREST OF DEAN

YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE February 2017

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February What‘s On Guide

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Gardening

Local News Local Businesses

by Pippa Greenwood

Home & Interiors

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MALSWICK

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Sticky duck legs served w/ five spice glaze Breaded prawns served w/ dill mustard Goat’s cheese & caramelised onion tartlets served w/ baby leaves Homemade soup served w/ toasted bread Smoked trout served w/ olive oil & lemon salad

Mains

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7oz Sirloin steak served w/ chips, field mushroom & tomato.

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Wild mushroom stroganoff served w/ long grain rice.

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Desserts

Cheeseboard to share.

Bailey’s crème brûlée served w/ shortbread biscuit White chocolate & cranberry blondie served w/ homemade vanilla ice cream Chocolate cheesecake served w/ dark chocolate glaze Apple, pear & ginger crumble served w/ custard Individual Cheese Boards as a 4th course for a £7.50 Supplement

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From the Editor

Local Magazines Published

by Glos Directories - connecting local businesses with local people

Dear Reader, Christmas and January sales have come and gone and the mild start to January was lovely, albeit a little wet at times.

As we head into February, we have Valentine's Day to look forward to.

Many see Valentine's Day as a commercial gimmick and the first stumbling block for anyone who had a diet-related New Year’s resolution! Whether you celebrate this day or not, I think it is a great way to remind ourselves to spread a bit of love to those around you. Also the 14th falls within half term so it provides parents or grandparents with a great theme for doing some arts and crafts or baking with the children!

At the start of the year, committees and fete organisers get together to put dates in the diary for future events. Please remember to let us know what you are planning and we might be able to publish your event in the magazine and share it on our social media pages for you.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers and thank you for supporting the local businesses within our magazines!

Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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Plan ahead during Winter Not much is going on in our gardens at this time of year. The weather is miserable and February can be quite a dull month. A bit of horticulture and vigorous gardening will restore your garden to an oasis of joy but for now just sit back in your chair with a cup of tea and reflect on the past gardening year.

It is very easy to get caught up in the week-to-week bustle of the garden during the summer and you can easily miss out on enjoying it, so use the winter slowdown to take note of your achievements. Your garden should bring you joy and be a shelter from the stresses of the outside world and the busy lives we lead.

As the days get longer and first signs of spring start to show with the snowdrops emerging, take time to reflect on the beauty of your garden and begin to make plans. You can, for example, play around with different shapes of borders and focal points, especially if you are thinking of making adjustments or wish to try out something new.

Do you have any photographs of gardens that you could use for inspiration? Try to choose a few fun projects that will transform your outdoor space.

How about growing something new, like fruit for example? Apples, pears, currants and raspberries are all fairly easy to grow. Or how about taking on a big project like a new shed, overhauling the border or a new patio?

The Garden Lady 01594 541118 or 07767 690009

Catherine will take you on an inspirational journey.

My purpose in life is to create landscape magic, to share that passion for beautiful gardens with as many people as possible, to have fun and to achieve success.

The business involves garden care & conservancy for clients in many different situations - from busy professionals to elderly people. I am a sole trader, and have been working for myself for 24 years.

I cover the Forest of Dean area, Gloucestershire, Monmouth & Ross-on-Wye. I am also a professional speaker who talks to small groups and clubs.

Small or large areas • Practical garden ideas & help • Design consultation • Planning advice • Planting & plant care • Pruning and maintenance The right garden has a beneficial effect, is an oasis of calm and a home in the natural world to make you feel good.

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Get planning and start now! Order your seeds for spring and choose your vegetable crop varieties and flower seeds to ensure that you get hold of the seeds you want; gardening magazines and online shops will provide you with a great choice. Also check tree ties and stakes and replace or refasten them where needed and repair any broken plant supports and fences in readiness for the growing season.

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

If you need help with or advice on your garden, please give me a call on 01594 541118 or 07767 690009. www.thegardenlady.me.uk

- Catherine Williams, The Garden Lady Page 6

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.

If you would like to participate in any of the groups listed please contact Jane or Rachel on 01452 525222 or the Drop In 01594 834436

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Volunteer driver needed We are looking for a volunteer driver to assist us with transport between our two beautiful Camphill Village Trust communities (Oaklands Park and The Grange) located 3 miles apart near Newnham, and also the George Cafe in the village.

During the week we offer various activities within our workshops and would like to enable more people living in the community to access these by providing a reliable transport network during the morning and afternoon sessions (9.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm), to drop off and collect people.

We would like the person

applying to preferably pick up several shifts and have a flexible approach.

If you enjoy driving and would like to take up this opportunity to help support adults with learning difficulties please contact us for further information. There may be an option to support individuals within a workshop between shifts collection depending on your skills and experience.

The person applying for this volunteer opportunity must be over 25 years old, and hold a clean full UK driving license.

A D1 (minibus) license entitlement is preferred.

The ideal person would enjoy working with people and supporting others.

You must be physically able to assist people onto transport if needed.

You will not be required to use your own vehicle.

If you are interested please contact Clare Bond on 01594 516551 or email oaklands@cvt.org.uk for more details on how to volunteer with the Camphill Village Trust.

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Can you spare 3 hours a week or more to assist us in our workshops?

If you can, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact: 01594 516551 (Oaklands Office) Email: oaklands@cvt.org.uk

An application form and DBS check must be completed prior to starting.

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Velvet Underground

by Pippa Greenwood

They may be known as ‘velvet coated gentlemen’, but if you have a problem with moles in your garden, it is highly unlikely you will call them anything so polite! So what can you do if your lawn becomes decorated with mounds of finely turned soil, or if plants start to disappear beneath soil level as subsidence occurs within the flowerbed, or an entire row of vegetables is excavated from below?

Moles can do a lot of damage to a lawn, largely because that fine soil acts as an excellent seedbed for weeds and can make the lawn surface slippery.

Mole runs beneath your lawn, flowerbeds or vegetable plots can occasionally cause the plants to suffer from drought, as the soil is no longer in contact with the roots. Often, when the tunnels collapse subsidence occurs, and plants can literally fall over.

Moles can sometimes be deterred by high-pitched sounds or vibrations. Try inserting children’s windmills over the mole infested areas, as the vibration that passes down these into the soil is said to send moles scampering away. Similarly, you can plunge glass bottles into the soil with the neck protruding. The noise Page 8

and vibrations created as the wind whistles over the mouth of the bottles may also discourage moles.

Very smelly substances, such as mole smokes, can work against moles. These are like fireworks and, inserted into the run, produce unpleasant smoke. However, with these and other smelly deterrents, once the smell has subsided the mole may return.

Traps are available from some garden centres or online stores.

They must be correctly set and you must wear gloves as the moles will avoid the trap if they detect human scent. It is much more effective to employ a specialist mole catcher who is adept at trapping them and, since they often charge only on the basis of moles caught, it need not be too expensive a process either.

Moles do eventually decide to go elsewhere, and although this does not imply that your garden will then remain free of moles, if the problem has been very bad one year it may not be quite so severe the next.

Some say that the plant caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) will deter moles and as it does seem to work for some gardeners and the plants are

fairly attractive it is worth giving it a try!

Some gardeners report success with ultrasonic devices that can be inserted into the ground. Once again, I am afraid that it seems the majority of you find these ineffective and indeed I will never forget once seeing a molehill which appeared directly around the base of one of these gadgets in a friend’s garden - so they are not a method I recommend.

If all else fails, and attempting to look at this problem in a positive light, bear in mind that incredibly finely turned soil can be useful and many gardeners I know, including the wonderful ‘grandfather of gardening’ Geoffrey Smith, used the soil as a medium in which to grow an excellent crop of seedlings!

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood. com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, fleece jackets for plants, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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PRIMULAS now out in bud and flower.

SEED POTATOES and ONION SETS now in stock.

Varied selection of WINTER INTEREST SHRUBS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, FRUIT TREES & SOFT FRUIT BUSHES Large collection of ROSES

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Home I Womens I Mens I Cafe I Seafood Bar Farm Shop I Deli I Butcher

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Shopping with a smile on the outskirts of Ross on Wye

Santa's visit a great success!

Santa Clause really did come to town in style in December and children of all ages flocked to visit him in his grotto at Labels Shopping on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye. “I really enjoyed my few days at Labels and it was lovely to meet you all.” said Santa. “I’m sorry that I couldn’t stay for longer but it’s a very busy time of year for me and I had a lot of presents to deliver… I do hope that you received what you asked me for.”

Santa was ably assisted by several elves from the Ross-onWye Rotary Club and various Pantomime characters and Festive Friends from the Ross-based young theatre group ‘X-entricity’.

Members of the Ross-on-Wye Rotary Club dropped in to collect their cheque from Chrissie Ellis who designed and built Santa’s Grotto at Labels.

The grotto itself was designed and built by Chrissie Ellis, a Labels colleague.

Over £500 were raised and the proceeds are going to local charities supported by the Ross

Rotary Club who worked on the project in conjunction with the store.

Labels Shopping is located just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye. It's open 7 days a week with lots of free parking.

Little and Large 1. On the TV show Little Britain, what was the name of the weight loss group run by Marjorie Dawes?

2. Built by CERN between 1998 and 2008, the Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest and most powerful particle collider and lies in a tunnel between the border of which two countries?

3. In the nursery rhyme This Little Piggy, which begins "this little piggy went to market", what did the third little piggy do?

4. Which BBC TV show was first broadcast between 1990 and 2001, was revived in 2005 with the phrase "Goes Large" after the main part of its title, and has been running ever since, reverting back to its original name in 2008?

5. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, in which capital city would find a statue of The Little Mermaid?

6. The penny farthing was a bicycle featuring one very large wheel and one much smaller one. Was the large wheel at the back or the front?

7. The name of which type of pasta means "little tongues" in Italian?

8. Who played the title roles in the 2000 film Kevin And Perry Go Large?

9. Nicknamed "the biggest little city in the world", which city in Nevada is famous for its "quickie" divorces?

10. Alexander DeLarge is the narrator and main character of which famous novel?

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Auction Anecdote As we head into the early part of the new year I can now update you on my December sale which at the last time of writing had not yet taken place. Further to my excited predictions regarding a letter by Horatio Nelson we were delighted when it sold to a commission buyer for £1,100, whilst a fine silver plated miniature mantel clock made £1000 and a charming collection of Staffordshire fox head form stirrup cups made a total of £880.

In the pre-sale Christmas hunt for gifts, private buyers were out in force and when onegentleman lost out on a beautiful diamond marquise cut ring for £1,350 he settled for a stunning oval diamond set pendant for £2000 instead.

One of my favourite items in the sale was a large English delft plate naively painted with scrolling flowers and foliage surrounding a very strange animal in the centre which, we 18th century Bristol delft charger decorated squirrel decided after some debate, must be a squirrel. English delft ware was produced from the 16th to late 18th century and copied the slightly more sophisticated Dutch Delft (spelt with a capital D) which in turn was a crude attempt to copy the fine blue and white porcelain which was being imported from China. The white colour of delft was achieved by using a thick white tin glaze disguising a brown pottery body. Consequently, production of these wares ceased almost instantly in England the day Josiah Wedgwood invented white earthenware towards the end of the 18th century. This new material was much more suited to mass production techniques and even more importantly could be decorated by transfer printing rather than the traditional hand painting which was very labour intensive. The new all white bodied ware was also much stronger than the tin glazed pottery which had always been very prone to chips and breakages. Interestingly tin glazed earthenware is one of the few types of china in which damage is acceptable to buyers, since perfect examples are almost unknown. Luckily the plate in our sale was in relatively good condition with just a few rim chips, and together with its unusual and quirky squirrel decoration it attracted a small range of specialist buyers and sold for a pleasing £660 against a £400/£600 estimate.

Smiths Next Sale is on the 3rd March and includes a special section for Medals and Militaria as well as a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 2nd, 7th, 9th & 14th February 10am - 3pm or by appointment. For more information please telephone 01531 821776 or see our website www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk

- Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent

Monthly Sales of Antiques & Collectables Fri 3rd March Sale at 10am with Medals & Militaria Section Also includes furniture, pictures, ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery & collectables Viewing Day prior 10am - 7pm and morning of sale

Georgian infantry sabre Sold £1,350

WWI Sudan Medal Sold £400

Entries Invited

7th, 9th, 14th & 16th February 10am - 3pm or by appointment Home visits for larger consignments

Postcard and Stamps Entries Now Invited

for our 7th April Specialist Sale Please telephone for details

Live online bidding available at

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Home & Interiors Invaluable Decorating Tips By Katherine Sorrell

Planning changes to your home? Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy hints…

Living rooms • Use a scale plan of your room with cut out mini furniture items, and move these around until you find the right positions.

• The alcoves either side of a chimney breast are perfect for creating extra storage.

• For maximum light, fit a pole or track that overhangs far enough each on side of the window to allow the curtains to be drawn right back.

• Avoid using a central hanging pendant as the only light source, but add in table lamps, floor lamps and wall lamps for a more flexible and flattering ambience.

• Consider ways to disguise the TV when not in use – can you adapt a piece of furniture, such as an armoire, so that it sits behind closed doors when necessary?

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Kitchens • Have tall cupboards at one end of your cupboard run, with the hob nearby and plenty of worktop space between the hob and the sink. Add the dishwasher on the other side of the sink.

• If possible, make worktops 700mm deep instead of 600mm, to give more working space and to better accommodate a large sink.

• In an open-plan kitchen, choose quiet appliances, and design so the washing up is hidden from the view of the dining table.

• Paint the inside of a wall cabinet door with blackboard paint to give somewhere to write a shopping list.

• Base cabinets on legs, or recessed plinths, make the room seem larger.

so keep the walls, floors and major items of furniture relatively neutral and just change accessories, such as rugs, cushion covers and lamp shades, as necessary.

• Cover boring walls with blackboard paint, magnetic wallpaper, peg board, maps or wall stickers.

• A high-level bed provides space beneath for study, play or storage.

• Fit a dimmer switch so you can adjust the light from bright for playing or reading to soft and calm at bedtime.

• Storage is all-important. Felt tips and paint brushes can be kept in tins, though beware of sharp edges. For storing tiny Lego sets and the like, ice cream tubs or shoe boxes are ideal.

Bedrooms • Plan storage with precision, and divide the interior of your wardrobe into hanging space plus shelves, drawers and shoe racks. Consider storage gadgets such as belt racks and pull-out trays.

• Maximise space by building fitted wardrobes right up to the ceiling.

• Add a blackout lining to your curtains, or choose wooden shutters for additional sound and draught-proofing, and security.

• Swing-arm lights on either side of the bed free up space on bedside tables.

• A blanket box at the end of the bed is ideal for storing bedding and doubles as a seat.

• If you’re on a budget, invest more in taps, shower doors and bath screens and save on a plain white suite, adding decorative appeal with tiles and attractive accessories.

• Wall-hung WCs and washbasins create the illusion of extra space.

• Hide pipework under floorboards or behind false walls and punch shallow shelves into the studwork to create useful storage niches.

• Lights on both sides of your washbasin mirror dispel unflattering shadows.

• Chosen a cast iron bath?

Check it will fit up the stairs…

Children’s rooms • Kids’ tastes change rapidly

Bathrooms

Main Image: Galaxy square mirror with integrated lighting, £200, Astro Lighting: 01279 427001; astrolighting.co.uk.

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Craft Workshops at Labels The new craft workshops before Christmas proved to be so popular that Labels Shopping are making them a regular monthly event.

The new craft workshops at Labels are proving to be very popular.

Future workshops will include, jewellery, fun with fabrics and threads, and wreath making, to name just a few.

On Thursday 2nd February there is a Valentines gift workshop with Emma of Ruby Florence Designs and on Thursday 2nd March a Mother’s Day jewellery workshop with Karen of JB Gaynan Jewellers of Ledbury; with more details of future events to follow.

For the latest news and updates on the workshops available please visit: www.labelsshopping.co.uk/events You can book a place by phone or email: EMAIL: welcome@labelsshopping.co.uk TEL: 01989 769000 Labels Shopping is located just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye. It's open 7 days a week with lots of free parking.

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3. Only making minimum You won't earn the year's repayments on credit cards no-claims bonus, but if it Credit card minimum means you now and payments aresave based mostly prevent future of price rises, on a percentage the balance, it can only be ajust bigcovers winner. which the interest. So, you hardly The impact of this can be big, clear any off. as @mubzymalone tweeted A 30-year-old with £3,000 me: "Just HALVED my car debt on a credit card£543 at 17.9% insurance, saving by interest, who made only typical changing mid-policy. HUGE minimum repayments, would thanks to @MartinSLewis for take 27 years to clear it. By then, the tip."

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now, he's locked in the price for a year. So, the sooner you act, the more you're likely to save.

3. Check multi-car policies if you've more than one car in the home.

A few insurers offer special discounts if you have more than one car in the home – but comparison sites can’t include these deals, so do it manually. www.Admiral.com Multicar gives discounts of up to 25%, depending on how many cars you insure.

You can also get discounts by linking the household standalone policies with Churchill, Direct Line and Privilege. The savings here could be huge. Equally, they can be a rip off; it’s about trial and error.

4. Comprehensive cover may be cheaper than third party.

Bizarrely, merely selecting comprehensive means some insurers see you as a lower risk, and it lowers the price, so always check comprehensive too if you want the cheapest.

5. Adding an extra driver could cost less.

Again, counter-intuitively adding another person to the policy can bring down your premium, as the average risk is reduced. It’s especially strong if you're a young driver adding a responsible older driver, but can work for others too as Bouncybubbles told me: "Quoted £900 from £500 previous year. By comparing

then adding my husband I got it down to £298."

or late at night, it can work well too.

6. Legitimately tweak your job title.

You can't claim to be the Chancellor if you're a pole dancer (or viceversa), but many people have wide ranging roles.

So by tweaking your job description you might find your quote is lower. Like @RPJ_Webster93 who tweeted: "@martinslewis Thanks to your 'reword job title' tip my car insurance quote reduced by £500."

He legitimately changed his job title from 'council worker' to 'civil servant - cleric'.

9. Got special circumstances and struggling?

Speak to a broker. If your circumstances aren’t normal, getting insurance can be tough. Often getting an insurance broker to find a bespoke policy for you can beat comparison sites.

See www.biba.org.uk/findinsurance/ 10. Can you get cashback.

Once you’ve found your cheapest policy check cashback websites like Quidco.com and TopCashback.co.uk to see if you can get any money back on the policy you’ve chosen if you buy it via them - this can be over £50, so is often worth it. Yet don’t let the cashback tail wag the dog. Choose the right policy first, then see cashback as an added extra (as it isn’t 100% guaranteed).

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7. Don’t ‘pay monthly’ – it doesn't exist.

Insurers may call it paying monthly, but actually they loan you the year's cost and while a few are interest free, most charge often hideous interest. The worst offender I’ve seen charges up-to-93% APR interest. So, check and if it’s costly, pay upfront if you can. If not, try to get one of the many year-long-plus 0% credit cards. Just ensure you pay it off over the year, then there's no cost.

8. Consider installing a 'black box'.

This device is the tech (officially called 'telematics') insurers put inside your car to monitor how you drive and when. It's especially useful for younger drivers facing hefty costs via other means, though if your mileage is limited and you don't drive at peak times

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What to look out for It’s fairly easy to spot the signs of arthritis in dogs, simply because they are in your company more than a rabbit or a cat, for example. These are some of the indicators to watch out for: • Stiffness when your dog gets up, or after a walk.

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Is there anything you can do to prevent joint problems in your pet?

As far as puppies are concerned, it’s important not to over-exercise them while their bodies are still developing. Being overweight will also have a huge impact on your pet’s joints, so watching food intake is a key factor.

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Cake and Bake Raspberry & Vanilla Panna Cotta These delightful creamy desserts make the perfect Valentine treat!

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Finance Money Saving Ideas To Get You Back On Track In 2017 By Ann Haldon owned residences around the world. It can often be cheaper than staying in ‘traditional’ hotel rooms or hostels, and offers travellers a vast choice of grades and styles to suit every budget.

If you’re searching for ways to save money this year, take a look at some ideas for everyday savings and special treats that won’t break the bank.

Discount websites Wowcher, Groupon and Living Social are just three websites offering great deals on everything from holidays to online courses. You simply sign up and input your chosen region to get a local or national deal with as much as 50% discount. couponing You may know couponing as cutting out discount vouchers from the local paper or supermarket magazines. But the practice has taken on a life of its own, with ‘extreme couponing’ hitting the headlines as shoppers save huge amounts on their monthly food bill.

Various websites dedicated to couponing tell you where to find the best offers online, but you do need to spend time searching. The Money Saving Expert website has its own coupon page, and if you look at Supersavvyme.co.uk you’ll find a range of coupons for Procter and Gamble products.

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You can choose to rent an entire property, or stay in one of your host’s rooms - all you need to do is enter the date of travel and where you want to go.

Some hosts prefer to find out a little more about their guests before they’ll confirm a booking; others offer an ‘Instant Book’ facility.

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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 the community.

As we move towards the end of winter we reflect on the hard work and fun times of last year and draw on our successes – two FM Broadcasts, several outside broadcasts and the training courses we successfully delivered to existing and new volunteers.

After a relaxing January and with our batteries recharged, momentum has started to gather pace again with reports being written and with new grants in the planning.

This year we have confirmation for outside broadcasts at both Coleford’s Carnival of Transport and the Coleford Music Festival, 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 (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 18:00: Soft Rock & Acoustic Sessions

and we are planning many other outside broadcasts too.

All of this, of course, can only be possible with the dedication and help of our volunteers.

We continue to recruit and if you ever thought of a hobby in radio, then why not get in touch – whether you have only a couple of hours a week to spare or more, we would like to hear from you! Like the last couple of years, we plan to run a training course and we will cover everything from the theory of Radio right through the operations of desk, editing and interview techniques.

Community radio exists for the community it serves, and we are looking to promote events across the Dean. If you have something in the planning that you would like us to promote, then please get in touch with the details.

can also provide a public address and compare and can help your special event go off with a bang.

If you are interested in joining or discussing more about Triangle Radio, please get in touch by emailing Daren Green (Programme Controller) at daren@triangleradio.co.uk 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)

For a nominal donation we with Clive (Rpt) 20:00: The Blues Hour 21:00: Blues Hour Xtra 22:00: The Nighttime Shuffle Thursday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 18:00: Chris Arscott’s Folk (Rpt) 19:00: The Blues Hour (Rpt) 20:00: Best of British Unsigned 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard 22:00: Q-Burn with Peter Anthony (Rpt) Friday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Daren 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ian 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Ryan 17:00: The Forest Weekly 19:00: Friday Night Party with Dan Green 20:00: It’s the Weekend with Ryan Davies

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Craig's Comment By living in a rural area many of us accept that we are not always going to be able to get the same type of services as those living in large towns and cities. However, while we accept that the amount of shops, frequency of buses, and types of roads available might not always meet the levels of those in urban areas, the response times of the emergency services when we or our family are in danger is something that many would not choose to compromise on.

The staff that work for our emergency services are doing a fantastic job. While often working long, unsociable hours, their commitment to making people’s lives safer is never compromised. However, is there more that can be done to help them do their job?

A recent request for information to the South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust led me to

find out that the time that Forest of Dean residents can expect to wait for an ambulance during a Category A emergency is much longer than for those living closer to Gloucester. In fact, the only postcode area in the Forest that regularly sees ambulance emergency response times met is Cinderford, just up the road from both the Dilke Hospital and the Ambulance Station.

Up until as recently as 2006 there was another station in which local ambulances were held. However, Newent’s joint ambulance and fire station last saw ambulances there in April 2006. Newent was the only station to be closed in Gloucestershire during the 2006 reorganisation.

Could Newent, located in approximately equal distance between Gloucester and Cinderford, be the answer to the Forest’s slower ambulance response times? Although the Ambulance Trust keeps vehicles located near to and in the Forest, at peak times the majority are nearer Gloucester and Cheltenham.

What is more, ambulances located near to the district are also frequently called to go back towards Gloucester on emergency calls, potentially leaving residents in the Forest again with a longer wait.

I have been holding discussions with South Western Ambulance Foundation Trust representatives about their emergency response times for the area. These talks are continuing and they have reiterated to me that they have been putting new policies and actions in place since April 2016.

I hope to give a further update on what is being done to help people locally when there is an emergency, and I will once again be asking the Ambulance Trust – could the return of Newent Ambulance Station be the answer?

Craig is the District Councillor for Oxenhall and Newent North East.

If Craig is your councillor you can contact him on craig.lawton@ fdean.gov.uk. To find out who your District Councillor is you can contact Forest of Dean District Council on 01594 810000.

The Rotary Club's “Purple4Polio” Campaign In November 2016 Newent Rotary Club planted 2,500 bulbs around Newent Lake.

The planting of these bulbs was a collaboration between the Newent Rotary Club and the Aston Project and was facilitated by Newent in Bloom.

The plants placed around the Lake were mostly crocuses with some wild Newent Daffodils in between. They were planted along the front of the Jubilee Wild Border which will provide a stunning ribbon of purple all along the border come spring.

The planting was initiated by the Newent Rotary Club and was part of the Rotary International's 30 year "Purple4Polio" campaign which aims to provide communities with ideas and opportunities to get involved with ridding the world of polio.

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Health

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Eating Disorders Awareness Week - 27th February to 5th March

Eating disorders affect over 725,000 people in the UK and one in five of those most seriously affected die prematurely through suicide or physical consequences. That’s why it’s essential we’re all aware of the dangers of eating disorders and our susceptibility to them.

Forget the stereotypical teenage girl starving herself.

There are several different eating disorders that can affect people of any age, gender or ethnicity.

WhaT Causes eaTing DisorDers?

Often, it’s a combination of genetic, psychological, environmental, social and biological factors. Risk factors are: • Bereavement or abuse.

• Being criticised about weight, body shape or eating habits.

• Intense stress.

• Family history of addiction, depression or eating disorders.

• Pressure to be slim from themselves, society or a career/hobby, e.g. dancing, sports.

• Underlying issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism or obsessive personality.

• Relationship issues.

Types oF eaTing DisorDer anorexia nervosa Around 1 in 250 women and 1

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in 2,000 men will experience anorexia, becoming preoccupied with weighing as little as possible via excessive exercise and/or starving themselves. It usually develops at age 16 or 17 but sometimes, as young as 7.

Bulimia Bulimia sufferers alternate between binge eating and purging by inducing vomiting or using laxatives, and 90% are female. It’s more common than anorexia and usually develops at around 18 or 19.

Binge eating disorder (BeD) BED affects around 5% of adults, compelling them to eat large amounts of food very rapidly.

It affects both sexes equally, usually developing between 30 and 40 years old. eating Disorder not otherwise Specified (EDNOS) Some people may have some but not all of the symptoms of a specific eating disorder, so they receive an EDNOS diagnosis.

Diagnosis anD TreaTmenT Doctors and healthcare professionals use internationally agreed criteria to diagnose eating disorders, normally using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or International Classification of Diseases (ICD). They ask patients about their weight, self-image and relationship with food.

But how do you know someone needs to be referred for diagnosis?

Often, people with eating disorders will be in denial or try to hide symptoms, but they may: • Skip meals or claim they’ve already eaten/will eat when they’re out.

• Only eat tiny/low-calorie meals.

• Claim they’re fat when they’re

a healthy weight/underweight.

• Repeatedly weigh themselves/ study themselves in the mirror.

• Cook large family meals yet eat little themselves.

• Refuse to eat in public or become stressed when they do.

• Use ‘pro-anorexia’ websites.

If you suspect you or someone else has an eating disorder, get professional help immediately.

Rapid treatment makes full recovery more likely and minimises the impact on the patient’s body and life. However, recovery can be lengthy and, like the disorders themselves, complex.

Physical health is monitored while the disorder’s underlying causes are treated. This may involve: • Self-help books.

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), aiming to change thinking and in turn, behaviour.

• Interpersonal psychotherapy: a talking therapy focusing on relationship issues.

• Dietary counselling.

• Psychodynamic therapy or cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), focusing on how personality and life experiences influence thoughts and behaviour.

• Family therapy, considering the eating disorder’s effects on them and their family.

• Medication: often SSRI antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). support and more information: Beat (Beat eating Disorders) www.b-eat.co.uk/ For over-18s/those concerned about a child: 0345 634 1414 help@b-eat.co.uk For under-18s: Youth Helpline 0345 634 7650 fyp@b-eat.co.uk

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1QF Tel: 01531 820550 Fax: 01531 820707 Email: admin@newent.gloucs.sch.uk Website: www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk

Would you like to help make a big difference to a young person? ► Are you able to spare some time? ► Are you committed to helping young people? ► Are you a good role model and willing to listen? ► Are you open-minded and non-judgmental?

If yes, then we need you to become a Voluntary Mentor. ► Mentoring can be very rewarding for you and the young person. ► You will meet with students on a one-one to basis and by giving just a few hours of your time each week during term time, you could make a real difference.

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What‘s On in February Dean Heritage Centre Open every day, 10.00am 5.00pm, Last entry: 4.00pm Camp Mill, Soudley, GL14 2UB

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.

Craft Workshops at Labels Shopping Labels Outlet Shopping, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye Thursday 2nd February: Valentine's Gift Workshop with Emma of Ruby Florence Designs.

Thursday 2nd March: Mother's Day Jewellery Workshop with Karen of JB Gaynan Jewellers of Ledbury. For more information and the latest news and updates on the workshops please visit www.labelsshopping. co.uk/events. You can book your place by phoning 01989 769000 or emailing welcome@ labelsshopping.co.uk.

Perrygrove Railway Open every weekend all year round, and daily during local school holidays Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Road,

Coleford, GL16 8QB Adults: £7.00; Seniors: £6.60; Children (3 and over): £5.65; Family (2 adults & 2 children): £24.50. For more information call 01594 834991 or visit: www.perrygrove.co.uk.

Newent & District Camera Club Meeting Tuesdays, meet at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start (meeting ends at 10.00pm), Newent Library (parking behind) Workshops, talks and competitions.

7th Feb: Portfolio Competition; judge: lan Thompson ARPS. Prints and DPIs requested for 14th March 2017 battle. 14th Feb: "My photographic journey"

by Peter Warner ARPS. www. peterwarnerpics.co.uk. Submit DPI entries for project. 21st Feb: Members' evening No. 4. 28th Feb: Project Competition; judge: Bob Steadman AWPF. New members always welcome, fee of £2 per evening (visit 3 times before joining). For further information on the Club please visit www.newentdcc.com or email tonycook01@gmail.com.

Bells Hotel Events Bells Hotel, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BE Saturday 11th February: Valentine’s Disco, £10.00 to include a romantic 2-course meal.

Friday 24th February: Wine Club. Enjoy a five course meal with five glasses of wine. £30.00 for members £35.00 for non-members. To book tickets please call 01594 832583.

Severn Bore Sat 11th - Tues 14th February and Tuesday 28th February, 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.

Home Farm Open Gardens Sunday 12th February, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Home Farm, Huntley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3HQ

Set in an elevated position with exceptional views. Walk through the woods and fields to see carpets of spring flowers. Visit the enclosed garden with a fern border, sundial and heather bed, along with white and mixed shrub borders. Stout footwear is advisable. Admission is just £3.00, children are free.

For more information please call 01452 830210.

Beer and Food Pairing Feast Saturday 18th February, Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, Nr. Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0NG

If you’re a lover of Caribbean Food, then don’t miss out on this event! Infamous Catering have teamed up with Hillside Brewery to bring you the most jam-packed, epic beer and food pairing feast in the Forest of Dean. Let your taste buds delight in eating jerk chicken or jerk

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REGULAR EVENTS Charity Quiz Night Last Friday of every month, Doors open at 7.00pm, Sixteen Community Café, 16 Bank Street, Coleford, GL16 8BA 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.

you need help getting there, we might be able to assist – call Kate at FVAF on 01594 822073 or email bestbutties@FVAF.org.uk.

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.

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.

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.

Telephone Natalie on 01594 510666 for more information or to join.

Coffee & Chat Every Monday, 11.00am - 12.30pm, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT For more information call 01594 845704.

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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.

Community Get Together Every Tuesday, 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Sixteen Community Café, 16 Bank Street, Coleford, GL16 8BA

We’ll be sharing food, fun and friendliness. Please join us for a hot meal and good company. If

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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 07586 530907.

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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 Forest of Dean Model Railway Club Meets in the Parish Room at the United Reformed Church, Drybrook, GL17 9JE, every Monday and Friday evening from 7pm until about 10pm (except Christmas and Easter).

Facilities include test tracks in N, OO and O gauges, areas for browsing the library collection or constructing models and kits. We have N and OO Rolling Roads and Wheel Cleaning facilities and a kitchen for teas and coffees (free). Membership consists of an annual fee, and a weekly sum payable on attendance. We have a wide range of skills, and are always ready to provide help and advice to anyone who asks. We will discuss any aspect of railway modelling with anyone who wants to chat, and there is always a warm welcome awaiting visitors and prospective members alike. For more information visit: www.fodmrc.co.uk.

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 Sea Cadets Parade Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 7.00pm - 9.15pm Open to young people aged 10-18. Rowing, kayaking, canoeing, D of E, as well we many life skills, i.e. First Aid and leadership. See our website for more details of the varied programme available to all: www.sea-cadets.org/forestofdean.

Contact by email forestofdeanscc@ btinternet.com.

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 Monday 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

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...Local Clubs & Societies cont'd 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 & District Camera Club Meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start (meetings end at 10.00pm), Newent Library New members welcome. Fee of £2.

For further information please see our website www.newentdcc.com or email our Chairman on tonycook01@ gmail.com.

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 The Friendship Club Social club for over 50s which

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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 at the Armoury Hall. 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: 01594 516165 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 Wed 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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