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Dear Reader, As we wave goodbye to Spring 2016, we welcome British summertime in the hope for plenty of sun, fun days out, and lots of summer fetes and picnics in the park. With the weather warming up it’s the perfect time to start getting out and about and getting some more exercise. I am going to start doing my local Parkrun every weekend, wish me luck! Over the next few weeks, you will start seeing the flags of St. George spring up everywhere to commemorate the start of Euro 2016 and expressing England’s dream of winning a tournament for the first time since 1966. June also gives us the perfect excuse to enjoy some delicious strawberries and cream and the odd Pimms or two while we enjoy the start of the Wimbledon fortnight. (This is also the time of year I take up tennis very seriously)! Have fun in the sun and see you next month! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Ten Tips for Written Communication – Misery or Joy? Written communication has a long lasting effect because it can be read over and over again. It can reignite joy and bitterness. In my years of consultancy work, I have seen the written word cause more aggression, drama and strikes than any other means of communication. The written word, if there is any ambiguity, will always be read negatively. You must write, not so you are understood, but so you cannot be misunderstood. Although communicating by letter has decreased considerably in recent years, using email which of course also requires people to spell and use grammar correctly, has increased. If you want to have real impact and show that you care, a letter or card can be the most powerful way of winning friends and influencing people. In the business world those who want an appointment with a decision maker should write a letter first and then follow up with a phone call. So here are a few tips to help make your written word more effective: 1. Firstly, attract attention with an attention getting word, phrase or line, for example ‘Here is some good news’. Always try to get something positive either on your subject matter or your first words that will illicit the response ‘I want to hear what you have to say’. 2. Keep it short. More and more people are getting emails on their mobiles so long emails can be hard to read, try and stick to 2 or 3 paras and 2 to 3 sentences per para. This also applies to letters; short letters get read. 3. Don’t criticise or be negative. This is the biggest cause of communication breakdown,
aggression and stress. If this is necessary, speak don’t write. 4. Read before sending. Never send an email or a letter without reading it all through before sending and ask yourself, if you got this how would you feel? 5. Choose the right time. Never send an email or letter in response to anger or frustration caused by one you may have received without first giving yourself time. A great tip, don’t send an email overnight, draft it reread it and then send it the next day. 6. Check spelling and grammar. This is so easy with spellcheck, as otherwise you will lose respect and trust. 7. Use key words. There are certain key words that have great power when we read them, they will also generate pleasure in the reader. “you” “your” and “mine” the reader reads them as “I”, “me” and “my”. 8. Look for the opportunity to send nice messages with positive content, something that shows you care. It’s interesting how Twitter is declining because it’s all about ME! 9. Be careful with attachments. Again so much of our communication is on the mobile and it is more difficult to read attachments this way. 10. Don’t ‘cc’. If there is not an essential need to know, don’t waste other people’s time by copying them.
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By Katherine Sorrell
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Longer days mean it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing, writes Katherine Sorrell Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family. If your garden is in need of an update, the secret is in the planning - how will you use the space and what do you want from it? Sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they coordinate. If in doubt, consider Page 8
In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids is ideal for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or even an outdoor kitchen. Consider changes in levels – they add interest and are easier to deal with than slopes, but avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table. Flooring is key, too - will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement your kitchen flooring for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and save money with woodchips in the children’s play area. Verticals are just as important, providing privacy, screening and dividing, adding visual
interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences, hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path entwined with fragrant honeysuckle makes a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can link two different areas of the garden and offer a shady spot to sit in. Finally, furniture. Consider waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. If space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away, or build seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions. The time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden, and creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion – in fact, turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may add value to your property. Image - Shrewsbury sixseater set with parasol, £899; contemporary A-frame chimenea with cooking grill, £399; all Dobbies, 0131 561 6406; www.dobbies.com.
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Happy birthday Timmy! First birthdays are always special occasions and TwoCan’s milestone gives cause for particular celebration this month.
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The Newent-based property sales and lettings agency has enjoyed an incredible 12 months since Timmy its lovable mascot first ‘hatched’ in the local market and brought a new style to buying and selling homes.
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Figures generated by the property search website Rightmove showed that in the first three months of this year, TwoCan found buyers in just eight weeks – out-stripping its nearest rivals who were
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Auction Anecdote Some people may be superstitious but Friday 13th May was a very lucky day for Smiths Auction Rooms as they held their most successful antiques and collectables sale so far this year, making a gross total of over £62,000. The sale had a special section for silver and jewellery which featured a very fine line-up of ‘treasures’ including a large three stone diamond ring of good colour and clarity which sold for £4000. We also achieved great results in the furniture section which was unexpected as furniture items don’t usually ‘hit the headlines’ these days. Centre of attention in the furniture section was a late 17th century oyster walnut veneered chest of drawers which attracted a surprising amount of interest considering some very obvious restoration work and repairs. However, oyster veneered walnut is extremely hard to find these days and this chest featured the additional bonus of decorative boxwood stringing to the top which helped to pick out and highlight the decorative veneers. Oyster walnut veneer was made by sawing up cross sections of small branches or roots and then patching them together - which gives a beautifully figured grain but was very timeconsuming and costly.This type of work was really only in fashion in the very last part of the 17th century and since walnut is not the most stable or durable of woods it rarely comes under the hammer these days. Coming with a consignment of other fine furniture the sale attracted a number of high end furniture buyers and by the end of viewing five telephone lines had been booked on this item alone.With the facility of online bidding these days it is unusual to have so many phone lines booked and so it was obvious the chest was destined to make a good price at the end of the day. After the predictable drawn out battle with online and telephone bidding it was surprisingly a bidder in the room who won the day with a final bid of £3,200. He later complained that he had not wanted to pay nearly as much money for his prize - but otherwise seemed very pleased – saying it was going straight off to a top quality restoration workshop before he will put it in his antiques shop in the Cotswolds. Smiths next sale is on the 10th June and has a full selection of antiques and collectables as well as a special section for clocks and watches. Viewing is on the Thursday prior 10am - 7pm and the fully illustrated catalogue is available online at www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk.
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Update on Forest Policing by Inspector Steve Chester For the first four months of this year, crime has fallen in the Forest of Dean by 6.4% compared to 2015’s figures. This is really pleasing as there are 52 fewer victims! Of note, there was a drop in reported thefts of nearly 30%. This is excellent news, although I am keen that all crimes are reported to us. If you are unlucky enough to become the victim of a crime, please report it via the 101 number, which is a flat rate call of 15p, irrespective of how long you are on the phone to us, or by using the Constabulary’s website. To find it, tap in “Gloucestershire Police UK” on the internet and click “Contact Us”, then “Report a crime or incident”. Even if you believe there is little we can do to identify the offender, please tell us about it; there may be a trend in your area, or there may be other scenes nearby where there is evidence we can use to link to your crime. Officers patrol areas based on recent intelligence, so if they are unaware of offences having occurred, they are unlikely to be in those locations to deter further crimes or catch the culprits.
by Police and our partners to the students who had the opportunity to visit stands and be told of real cases of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), how to stay safe online, how to recognise controlling and coercive behaviour, the implications of mental health problems and how to report any concerns they may have. There were also very interesting and interactive session with Year 8 pupils about what is healthy in a relationship and what is not.
A similar event was held at Gloucestershire College at Five Acres and a further roadshow will take place at The Dean Academy in Lydney shortly.
The Constabulary’s website has a very useful “What Do I Do If?” section under which you can find out what to do if: you have a road traffic collision; you are worried about a child, be that CSE, physical abuse, or neglect; you have concerns about an elderly neighbour; suspect care home abuse; or believe someone is suffering domestic abuse. There are links to other independent Domestic violence has sadly risen agencies that can help too, such as; in the Forest as it has elsewhere in Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse the County and nationally. If you Support Services (GDASS) 0845 are affected by domestic abuse in 602 9035, National Domestic Abuse any form, or are concerned about Helpline 0808 2000 247, and “Glos someone else who may be a victim, please tell us about it. The Police take Take a Stand”. There is also useful crime prevention advice for your all such reports extremely seriously and every report will be followed up business or home, so I recommend you take a look. with the emphasis of our work being to safeguard people from harm. Each town in the Forest retains their named constables, who are I attended a Domestic Abuse and supported by PCSOs and have Healthy Relationships Roadshow at geographical accountability for the Newent Community School recently, town and the parishes adjacent; where presentations were given Page 12
Lydney (PC Phil Hopkins), Coleford (PC Leanne Sterry), Cinderford (PC Julie Evans) and Newent (PC Rob Mortimer). In addition; Tidenham has PC Nick Assirati, West Dean PC Henry Davies, and the A48 corridor PC Rob Dix. They are there to help their neighbourhoods deal with local problems and spend most of their time on their respective areas. We also have 5 teams of officers based at Coleford which provide 24/7 cover for incident resolution and investigations. Coleford Police Station is currently being refurbished to accommodate all Forest of Dean Police Officers, PCSOs and Special Constables, as the newly re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner, Martin Surl has pledged to maintain a police station in the Forest. We have posts at Newent Library, Belle Vue Centre in Cinderford and at the Community Fire Station in Lydney, where the public can make appointments to speak to their local officers, or drop by at specific times. The Constabulary is currently recruiting and aims to get back to a strength of 1100 officers. About 30 transferees will be joining us shortly from other forces and 70 new constables will be appointed over the coming months. Many of the successful applicants are likely to be people who have shown commitment to serving the public in Gloucestershire already by being Special Constables. We will be looking to replace the Specials who go on to be “regulars” and I am particularly keen to raise the number in the Forest. If you are interested, please look under the “Neighbourhood Policing” section of the website, where there is plenty of useful information. I intend to have an open evening at Coleford Police Station later in the summer to assist with Special Constabulary recruitment. Details will be published on the website. I wish you a pleasant and safe summer in the Forest of Dean.
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Tackling Troublesome Weeds by Pippa Greenwood Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn. So what makes weeds such a nuisance? • They feed and take up moisture in great quantities and sometimes compete actively with nearby garden plants. • They can create shade and stunt the growth of nearby plants. • Those with a ground-cover like effect can cause the growth of garden plants to be distorted or held back. • Weeds may harbour pests or diseases. So what can you do to try to minimise the problems they cause without spending hours with a hoe or sprayer? • Get on top of weeds early in the year - removing as many as possible before your garden plants start to grow Page 14
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strongly makes weeding easier and cuts down on the amount of competition the weeds cause. A hoe is one of the quickest ways to effectively kill off most annual weeds, but it needs to be a good one. Disturb the soil as little as possible when you weed to prevent dormant weed seeds from germinating. Some people avoid anything other than an early weeding and a late weeding, as they find that regular weeding seems to bring more seeds to the surface and encourages germination. Remove your weeds before they set seed. Avoid composting any weeds which are setting seed, have set seed or have particularly pernicious and resilient roots (dock and dandelion are classic examples of these). When removing deep-rooted weeds such as dock and dandelion, always make sure that you take out every fragment of root, as each piece left behind has the potential to form a new plant. The best tool I know for removing dandelion roots is my little red-handled weeder, see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/good-growing for more information. Don’t take a short cut by rotovating ground which is
heavily infested with weeds such as dandelions, docks, nettles or couch grass, as you’ll be chopping up their roots and helping to create more plants! • If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique. Prepare the area you intend to sow well in advance of your proposed seed sowing date, which allows dormant weed seeds to germinate; remove the weed seedlings and then sow or plant up as you wish. This should give you fewer problems later on. • Many weeds can be kept at bay if you cover the soil surface with two to three inches (5 – 7.5 cm) of mulch. • Use weedkillers with caution and ensure you choose one appropriate for the problem you have. Weedkillers are designed to kill off plants and they can do a lot of damage if allowed to contaminate your garden. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, Nemaslug, biological controls, pop-up crop covers, signed books and lots more besides.
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£205 raised in support of Alopecia UK On Friday 20th May 2016, staff at Hale & Co, the Forest of Dean’s leading Builders Merchants, raised £205 at a ‘breakfast morning’ in aid of Alopecia UK. Amy Roberts, event coordinator, said “I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to staff, colleagues, suppliers and customers who contributed, helping us to raise £205."
Picture Right to left: Staff members Nigel Britter, Simon Evans, Wayne Long, Kerry Stacey, Jean Hook with supporters
"As a small charity, Alopecia UK relies on the goodwill of the general public to fundraise and donate to the charity. It is great that we have raised some much needed funds but also increased the awareness of the condition."
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Are you frightened of your garden? June could be considered the most glorious gardening month of the year. As spring flowers give way to summer plants, an explosion of colour appears before our eyes, however, not all gardens always look at their best. Is your garden a frightening place to be, with little colour and no plants or flowers? Gardens, front gardens in particular, give others a first impression of your home and say a lot about a home owner. Lots of colour, a good variety of plants and flowers, clean fences and weed free parking spaces make a great impression. A garden should look inviting and full of life, however, it is easy for a garden to look not cared for or untidy. Understanding the plants or flowers you want to grow is the key to a great looking (front) garden. Primroses for example should not be planted in thin dry soil or in full sun but in a damp shady corner instead, the Verbascum plant on the other hand enjoys a dry area in the sun. The key is to make sure you know your garden and where plants would thrive whilst they grow. Why not sit in the garden for a day and make a note every hour of where the sun is shining on your garden. This will give you a good indication of what plants to buy for which areas - plus you get to relax for the day!
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PROGRAMME Monday 08:00: Breakfast Shuffle with Kissy Moon 10:00: Daytime Shuffle with Chris Arscott 13:00: Daytime Shuffle with Dave Jury 16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive Southerton 18:00: Forest Sport with Paul and the team 19:00: Q-Burn with Peter Anthony 21:00: Encyclopedia of Rock with Trevor Howard (Rpt) 22:00: Americanza with Alan Roberts (Rpt)
stream from purpose built studios in Coleford plus our established studios in Cinderford. Please look out for it as we near July as it will be a busy and exciting time for us all at Triangle Radio. In the previous edition I wrote about Coleford Carnival of Transport. I’d like to publically thank Gareth Boxley and the committee for their kind donation of £300. As a not for profit organisation we look for sponsors and donations in order for us to provide our service. We are seeking advertisers during the FM broadcast and can offer a really good deal to advertise your business across the internet stream for 2 months plus the 4 days on FM, with the potential to reach the mass population of Coleford and the surrounding areas. As per the last couple of editions 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.
16:00: Daytime Shuffle with Clive Southerton 18:00: Soft Rock & Acoustic Sessions with Clive (Rpt) 20:00: The Blues Hour 21:00: Blues Hour Xtra 22:00: The Elbum Show with Phil Meek (Rpt)
Our Quarter 2 schedule is below, for the observant ones you will notice that Phil Meek has returned with the Elbum Show on Saturday evenings. We will add new 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 or advertisements. Triangle Radio is available online at www.triangleradio. co.uk where you can stream or download our free app on Google Play Store. You can also listen to us via the TuneIn App. Written by Daren Green (Programme Controller)
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Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy. Conspiracy – Iain Gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Wellresearched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape. 50 Evening Adventures – Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can be carried out for free, or very cheaply. Page 20
The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography – Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laughout -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it. Poor Boy Road – James L. Weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers. Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer. But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner.
The Den Book – Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or grandkids). Whether they want a forest hideaway, a fairy tent or a full-on fort, instructions are easy to follow, and many of the dens don’t require any special materials. Published by Frances Lincoln, it costs £12.99, so you should have enough funds left over to invest in some tarpaulin and twine. More Home Comforts – James Martin Aspiring chefs and good honest cooks alike will enjoy this book. As the name implies, it’s packed with ideas for tasty, honest comfort food. Recipes are straightforward, with each step well explained. Most ingredients can be easily picked up at the supermarket, although a few will require a bit more forward planning. More than 100 recipes are included, many of which have been shown in the TV series. Dad will soon be whipping you up Beer Can Piri Piri Chicken, Lamb Belly with BBQ Sauce & Pickled Red Onion, or just some good old chocolate brownies.
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Craig's Comment The Police and Crime Commissioner elections may only just have taken place, but another vote is already on the cards. As has been covered by the media, both locally and nationally for what seems like an eternity, the vote on whether to remain or leave the European Union is now upon us. On Thursday 23rd June you will have your say on whether we should stay or go. If you were registered to vote in the most recent election for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire back in May then you should be once again registered to vote in the referendum. If you are unsure, get in touch with Forest of Dean District Council as soon as possible. Across the UK elections come and go and often the turn-out is not extremely high. Journalists and
politicians often try to come up with reasons for this, whether people understood the election, whether they were interested, and sometimes simply the weather and time of the year can be a reason considered. Whatever your opinion and view on whether Britain should remain part of the European Union or leave it, the point that is most important is that your opinion matters and your vote counts. UK and global leaders are having their say on the future of the UK, however, on June 23rd your say is worth just as much as that of any councillor, MP, MEP or journalist. If you are still undecided or if you haven't yet managed to even start thinking about how you might vote, there is still time for you to come to a decision and make sure that your voice is heard. In far too many elections and referendums more people choose not to vote at all than to put a cross in one of the boxes on their ballot
Longhope Open Gardens This is the year of the English Garden and the village of Longhope, in the Forest of Dean will once again be supporting The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) to raise money for charity. Longhope has four gardens open for visitors to explore with refreshments, homemade cakes and plant sales. Each garden has a diverse range of planting styles and offers something for everyone whether you are looking for inspiration for your own garden or just want to enjoy walking and sitting in a beautiful garden. Longhope Gardens will be open to the public in 2016 on the following days: Saturday 4th June from12pm to 5pm and Sunday 5th Page 22
June from 2pm to 6pm. There is ample parking in the village. Admission price is £5 (children under 16 free) which covers entry to all four gardens, just follow the yellow NGS signs around Longhope on the open days.
paper. However, the referendum on June 23rd is too important to the future of our country and to the Forest of Dean for that to happen. If you are still undecided this is the opportunity to not only speak with your MP, MEPs and councillors, but also with your friends, family, and work colleagues. This way hopefully even more people will take an interest than already have to date. The future is too important to be decided by those people that did not have their say. The only way we can make sure this happens is to make sure we take the opportunity and for all of us to have their say. 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.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
I’ve just found my cheque book. It wasn’t easy because the last time I used it was in July, when I bought a car, and in fact the last time I used it before then was Christmas 2013 when I ran out of ideas for presents and gave my kids cheques instead. Oh, and in my pocket I have £1.56... What does all this have to do with anything? Well, on 29th June 1966, Barclay’s Bank launched Britain’s first credit card (the Barclaycard, since you ask), and money as I and others of my vintage once knew it has been dying ever since. The credit card and its contemporary, the charge card, were responses to the illusion that cash and money was the same thing. Despite the fact that the Lombards had disproved the idea centuries earlier by providing international credit facilities in which limitless sums could be moved around without anyone so much as sniffing a ducat, people in the post-War age still had to carry cash to cover all their spending. And in post-War America, spending was getting more and more extravagant. One of the luxuries the newlyrich post-War Americans were starting to spend more and more Page 26
lavishly on was dining out; and the first charge card, Diner’s Club, enabled them to do just that. If you didn’t customarily carry enough cash to pay for a blow-out for yourself and all your friends – or for yourself and that one special friend – and provided you had a fat enough salary, all you had to do was pay an annual fee and your card would cover the bill at any participating restaurant. It wasn’t credit, though – the balance had to be cleared in full every month. Diner’s Club launched with 200 members and 27 participating restaurants; by the end of the year it had 20,000 members and other high-value retailers were clamouring to be allowed in. Finders Services, launched in Britain in 1951, was a straightforward copy; it was swallowed up by Diners Club in 1962, and in 1963 American Express, another charge card operation, arrived in the UK too. (Barclaycard also had an American connection: it was a franchisee of the Bank of America’s BankAmericard scheme, later rebranded as Visa). At first, Barclaycard and its rivals were similar in operation: since extended credit was illegal in Britain until 1968 you had to clear your Barclaycard every month, just as with Diners Club and American Express. But it was always intended to be more democratic than the charge cards, which were aimed at the well-off and the prestige trades. It didn’t charge a fee, for a start; there was no salary
qualification but there was a credit limit; and given Barclay’s established position in the UK it was accepted by a much, much greater number and variety of retailers. Without going into too much detail, here’s how plastic has fared in those 50 years. 1969: the cheque card arrives. 1972: the Access credit card is a co-operative of several banks. 1987: the debit card is born. 1995: debit card transactions exceed credit card transactions. 1998: debit card transactions exceed cheque transactions. 2004: plastic overtakes cash. One could go on, but you get the picture. Plastic rules. Which raises a question I’m qualified to ask but not answer? What exactly is money? It’s clearly not the pennies like cartwheels I took to the sweetshop as a child. It’s not a fistful of fivers, either: a fiver isn’t really a fiver at all; it’s just a picture of a fiver. Money as a reflection of itself? It’s no more ephemeral a concept than money as a seemingly endless chain of electronic ones and zeroes. And if money doesn’t really exist, why can’t I have more of it?
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circumstances change, you need to call up and tell them. Q. Can I backdate the claim? Yes, you can backdate for four years, but it only started on 6 April 2015 so of course you can’t go back further than that.
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What‘s On in June Perrygrove Railway Open every weekend, every Tuesday (until October half term) and daily in local school holidays Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB
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 Live on the Wye Sat 4th June, Redbrook Football Pitch, Monmouth, NP25 4LZ “Live on the Wye” is a thriving community festival with big ambitions - all proceeds from the festival go back into supporting the village life, from heping to pay for a new kitchen in the village hall to laying on fishing taster events for youngsters. So why not come along and be merry and don’t forget to invite your friends. Admission: £10.00 Standard, £7 Earlybird, children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Longhope Open Gardens Saturday 4th June, 12pm - 5pm and Sunday 5th June, 2pm - 6pm, Longhope Four gardens open for visitors to explore with refreshments, homemade cakes and plant sales. Each garden has a diverse range of planting styles and offers something for everyone whether you are looking for inspiration for your
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Severn Bore Saturday 4th June - Tuesday 7th June, 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. Strawberry Fayre and Companion Dog Show Sunday 5th June, 1.30pm 4.30pm, Dymock Parish Hall and the Wintour`s Green outside St. Mary`s Church
with children free (weekend ticket £7.50). All proceeds will go towards the update of the children's play area. For further details go to www.littledean.org. Linton Music Festival Friday 24th - Sunday 26th June, Gates om Fri open at 6pm, and on Sat and Sun at 11.30am Linton, Nr Ross-On-Wye Showcasing 14 established and up and coming artists, this 3 day festival is now in its 16th year! Enjoy great music, food, real ales and ciders in a rural country pub setting. For more information and tickets please go to: www. lintonfestival.skiddletickets.com. Relay for Life Forest of Dean Saturday 25th June, 12pm start, Forest Leisure Lydney, GL15 5DZ Relay for Life brings people together to help beat cancer. You can expect a celebratory mix of music, games, entertainment, food, fundraising and perhaps a few surprises! For more information please call 07833 566632.
REGULAR EVENTS There will be a dog show which starts at 2.30pm (£1.00 per class), with rosettes to 6th place - classes for pedigree and non-pedigree dogs. There will also be a tombola, skittles on the green, etc. plus in the hall there will be delicious strawberry teas along with stalls. Littledean Open Gardens Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th June, 11am - 5pm, Littledean An eclectic display of gardens will open in the parish of Littledean, an interesting selection to whet all appetites. The gardens will open at 11am and close at 5pm. Entry fee is £5
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Cake and Bake Cheese, Onion & Pepper Quiche This rich and creamy quiche can be served warm with new potatoes and coleslaw for a filling supper, but is just as tasty served cold as part of a picnic, packed lunch or summer buffet.
Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and very finely chopped • 4 large eggs • 200ml crème fraiche • 150ml double cream • Large pinch of grated nutmeg • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated • 25g Gruyere cheese, grated • 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
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1. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface
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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.
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...events cont'd Tickets: £7.50 includes a meal. For more information visit: www. jamiefundraiser.co.uk or contact Jamie on info@jamiefundraiser. co.uk or 07586530907. Forest of Dean Drop In Coffee & Chat Every Wednesday, 10am 12 Noon, Forest of Dean Drop In, The Main Place, Coleford, GL16 8HR Everyone welcome. For more information call 01594 834436. Run by the Independence Trust. 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.
Open Coffee Morning Thursday 9th & 23rd June, Thursday 14th & 28th July, from 10am and 12 Noon Pillowell Village Hall Pillowell Village Hall will be holding an open coffee morning for coffee, cake and a chat, for anyone who would like to attend. This will be an opportunity to get out of the house and meet neighbours and other locals of all ages. If you require transport or support to get to the Hall, please call Anne on 01594 560012 and we will try to help you with this. We look forward to seeing you! 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.
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LOCAL MARKETS Coleford Country Market Every Fri from 9.30am 12 Noon, beside the Clock Tower in Coleford; Every Sat from 10am 12 Noon, in Mushet Walk, near the Co-op. We sell home-baked cakes and pastries, home-produced preserves and honey, handmade crafts, home grown seasonal fruit, as well as vegetables and plants. St. Briavels Farmers Market First Saturday of every month, 9.30am - 1.00pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels Produce, patisserie, fish, pies and more.
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Finance Finance Staying In Or Leaving The EU
By Ann Haldon By Ann Haldon
Staying In Or Leaving The EU
What are the implications for your personal finances? What are the implications for your personal finances?
With so much speculation With the so much speculation about economic about the economic implications of leaving the EU, implications of leaving the EU, you are probably wondering you the are effect probably what will wondering be on your what thefinances, effect willwhether be on your personal we personal stay or go.finances, whether we stay or go. The problem is there’s a Theofproblem is there’s a lack hard data or previous lack of hard or previous experience ondata which to model experience on which model financial predictions fortoleaving financial for leaving the EU, sopredictions clear judgement EU, so clear judgement isthe already hampered. David is already negotiations hampered. David Cameron’s at the Cameron’s negotiations at the summit earlier this year mean summit earlier this year ifmean that we retain the pound we thatinwe retain the if we stay Europe, andpound won’t be stay ininto Europe, andthe won’t beat forced adopting euro forced into adopting the euro at any future point. any future point. Many top business people Many top business people and political figures are and political strongly figures are campaigning to campaigning strongly to leave, and envision a more leave,UK and envision a moreour stable having regained stable UK having regained our independence - negotiating independence - negotiating trade deals on our own terms, trade deals on our terms, and taking back the own control we and had. taking back the control we once once had. So what iSSueS Should Sobe what iSSueS Should we thinking about? we be thinking about? To provide a clearer picture provide clearer picture ofTo the issuesainvolved when of the issues when thinking about involved the pound in thinking about the covered pound in your pocket, we’ve pocket, we’ve covered a your few of the areas that would a few of the areas thatimpact would experience the biggest experience theas biggest should we exit, well asimpact should we exit, as well as Page 38
providing some of the expert providing some expert opinions aired in of thethe media opinions aired the media over the last fewinmonths on: lastoffew • over Thethe value themonths pound. on: Thestate valueofofthe theproperty pound. • • The • market. The state of the property market. • Fuel prices. Fuel prices. • • Flight and travel costs. Flight and travel costs. • • Data roaming charges. • Data roaming charges. a majority vote to a majority leave the euvote to leave the eu the value of sterling of2016, sterling Atthe thevalue start of sterling fell start level of 2016, sterling toAtitsthe lowest for 10 yearsfell to its lowest level largely for 10 years against the dollar, due to against the dollar, largely due the uncertainty surrounding ourto the uncertainty surrounding membership of the Europeanour membership of the European Union. In general, a weaker Union. brings In general, a weaker sterling higher inflation sterling brings higher inflation and reduced purchasing power and reduced purchasing power for consumers, but low value for consumers, lowduring value might only be an but issue might only beperiod an issue during the transition rather than period rather than inthe thetransition long-term. in the long-term. Ratings agency, Moody’s, have Ratings agency, Moody’s, have also suggested the UK’s strong also suggested strong credit rating couldthe beUK’s put at credit rating could be put risk if we leave the EU, butatas risk if we leave the EU, but as we mentioned earlier, opinions we mentioned opinions aren’t based on earlier, hard evidence aren’t based on hard evidence as there’s no data on which to as there’s no data on which to model an outcome. model an outcome. Others have suggested that Others have suggested that being independent of Europe beingallow independent of Europe would us to forge our would allow us toimpedance, forge our own way without own way without taking more controlimpedance, over how taking more over howIn sterling fares control in the markets. sterling fares inleader, the markets. fact, former CBI John In fact, formerrecently CBI leader, John Longworth, expressed Longworth, recently his personal view thatexpressed the UK’s his personal view that theif UK’s future would be “brighter” we future would be “brighter” if we left Europe. left Europe. the property market the property Earlier this year,market online estate Earlier this year, online estate
agents eMoov surveyed 1,000 agents eMoov surveyed 1,000 homeowners about the impact about the impact ofhomeowners an exit on property prices. of anofexit on property 55% people thought prices. an 55% of people anof exit would affectthought the price exit property would affect price of their withthe 34% of this their property with 34% this number suggesting that itofcould number the suggesting increase value ofthat theirit could increase the value of their home.¹ home.¹ eMoov say that, rather than eMoov say Europe that, rather than an exit from directly an exit from Europe directly affecting the UK property affectingthe theaccompanying UK property market, market,economic the accompanying general uncertainty general economic uncertainty might dissuade would-be might dissuade purchasers from would-be making such fromdecision, making such apurchasers huge financial a huge financial which could then decision, reduce overall which could then reduce overall demand. demand. Fuel prices Fuel prices The Automobile Association The Automobile claims that petrolAssociation prices would claims that petrol prices rise by nearly 19p per litrewould rise by nearly 19pvote.2 per litre soon after an exit Their soon after was an exit vote.2 calculation based on Their a calculation was based on a report by Goldman Sachs, reportestimated by Goldman Sachs, which a 20% fall in which estimated a 20%and fall ain the value of the pound, the value of prices. the pound, and a tripling of oil tripling of oil prices. If this sounds like a huge If this sounds like abe huge increase you might right; increase the youRAC mightsuggests be right; however, however, RAC did suggests that even ifthe sterling fall in that even sterling did fall value, fuel ifprices would not in be value, fuel prices would not be dramatically affected by the dramatically affected by the drop. drop. Cost of travel Cost of travelMcCall, CEO of Dame Carolyn Dame Carolyn McCall, easyJet, has warned thatCEO the of easyJet, haswould warned that the cost of travel rise steeply of travel would steeply ifcost we exit the EU, andrise it would if we exit the EU, and itflights. would mean the end of cheap mean the end of cheap flights. Others suggest a less severe Othersfor suggest a less severe impact holidaymakers, impactthat for holidaymakers, saying a fall in local prices sayingmany that a fall in local prices within countries would within many countries would
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compensate for the drop in sterling value. Again, even if a drop in the value of the pound does occur, there’s no reason to believe that it would be a long-term problem. data roaming charges The cost of using mobile phones and other devices abroad could increase significantly if we leave the EU. This is because the arrangement to reduce extortionate data roaming fees once charged by UK providers may no longer be valid if we are not part of the European Union. It is thought unlikely that a similar agreement could be reached by an independent UK. voting to Stay At the EU summit in February, David Cameron secured ‘special status’ for the UK in Europe. This includes
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exemption from the ‘ever closer union’ which would involve greater political integration of member states - one of the original intentions of the EU’s founders. The Prime Minister also attained specific recognition that the euro was not the sole currency within the Union, protecting the existence of sterling now and in the future. Financial regulation by Europe is expected to continue, however, and this is one of the major issues for those wanting to exit. Author and property expert, Kate Faulkner, believes that growth of the property market would continue if we were to stay in Europe, but this would be at a reasonable level rather than a return of the unsustainable price rises that we’ve seen in the past.
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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 & 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
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
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 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 Lydney Tennis Club Tuesday in the Armoury Hall between Hams Road, Lydney 10am and 12 Noon with the exception Tel: 01594 842159 of short breaks at Christmas and Lydney Training Band Easter and a longer recess in the We rehearse every Monday evening Summer. Consisting of amateur artists from 6.30 til 7.30pm at the Bandroom, who simply want to take time out on a Swan Road, Lydney GL15 5RU. regular basis to draw and paint and Training is given by experienced and exchange tips, advice and ideas. £2 to qualified teachers (DBS checked). All cover room hire and refreshment costs. ages welcome including adults. £1 a Tel: 01594 516450 or 01594 516007 week covers tuition and instrument. Newnham Club Come along and have a chat or ring Newnham Club is a social and sports Page 43 Please mention Forest of Dean Magazine when responding to advertisers. 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
Singing for the Brain 速 Groups Forest of Dean Singing for the Brain Held on the first and third Monday of the month, 11am till 12.30pm at Forest of Dean Drop In The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH After your singing session you are welcome to come to the Drop In for Tea or Coffee. The Drop In is situated on the ground floor in the same building opposite the Library.
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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...Local Clubs & Societies cont'd 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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TwoCan is part of Two Rivers Housing charity. Not only can we help you move, but our profits will help others in your community find a new nest as well.