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Dear Reader, Welcome to the May issue of your local community magazine, which as always is packed full of local businesses and interesting articles for you to read. I'm hoping you have survived the Easter Holidays with your sanity intact and that the children have all gone back to school rearing to go and ready for the last school term of the academic year. Who doesn’t love the month of May? Not only do we have the weather starting to get warmer, but we are blessed with not one Bank Holiday but two! May is also the time of year when we start to hear the buzz of lawnmowers and strimmers. Remember, if you need some help in that department we have some advertisers within the magazine who can take care of the garden for you, just give them a call so you’re ready for summer! I’m really hoping for some BBQ weather but if not, it will be an ideal time to get those jobs done around the house that I’ve been putting off for ages! Don’t forget to like our Facebook page where you can be kept up to date with many of the local events that are on in and around the local area. Enjoy this month’s issue, until next month! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Arctic Expedition Northern Scandinavia 2017
‘First thing you need to know is that it was no ordinary school trip. We were in the Arctic Circle cross-country skiing surrounded by a beautiful landscape and incredibly hospitable people. In our time in Norway, we experienced three Arctic storms, an Arctic blizzard, and a snow-stricken airport. The trip was very strenuous for everyone, however, the moral kept us going, everyone was very determined. The Arctic rewarded us with the beautiful northern lights and some spectacular sunsets and sunrises which would rival anywhere.’ Six-year 12 students Davi Griffiths, Dan Rowley, Elliot Gray, Harry Bloxsome, Peter Jenkins and Taine Roberts from Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre, along with Mr. Morley and Mr. Naylor, have recently completed a 10day Arctic expedition two hundred miles inside the Arctic Circle. Skiing through Finland, Sweden and Norway they experienced some of the most unusual weather they have ever seen in the winter this far north. From starting out in -25 degrees centigrade the temperature rose by 30 degrees in 24 hours during the first arctic storm, with rain leaving some very challenging skiing conditions. ‘Travelling between 12 and 18km a day was something we were all used to, however, none of us had ever had skis on our feet. This created a recipe for lots of falling over, but thankfully no injuries apart from people’s pride. While trapped by a storm we had the opportunity to practice our downhill skiing which definitely needed finessing! Considering we would be skiing down bigger mountain slopes much steeper than the hill we were practicing on we didn't have much hope.
Indeed our practice didn't really help as we all fell over at some point going downhill, and even when we were just standing still.’ 'The final four days of our expedition, which some of the group are hoping to use for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition, saw us have lots of fun; camp at -22 degrees; make our friendships even stronger and our respect for the people who live out there even greater. The teachers really made our expedition and it was an unparalleled opportunity. We have all come back gaining something slightly different from the expedition whether it be more independence or improved resilience. Either way this trip is something that none of us are ever going o forget and something that we would urge everyone to do, you will definitely surprise yourself.’ Written and all quotes by Davi Griffiths, Year 12 student
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History The History of Beauty By Catherine Rose was, the more beautiful she was. A long neck and a high forehead with fair brows were prized. Women would often pluck or shave hair from their hairline to achieve this look. Once married, they were also expected to modestly cover their hair with the elaborate headpieces and veils of the period.
Across history and cultures, the concept of what makes a woman beautiful has changed according to the social background and fashions of the time. Primitive art usually depicts women as full-figured and often pregnant. This is because fertility was of the utmost importance for those civilizations. Just as today, people also adorned their bodies with jewellery, paint, tattoos and piercings, not only to attract but as status symbols. Status has always played a big part in our concept of beauty. Throughout the medieval and early Renaissance era, ‘beautiful’ women had narrow shoulders, small breasts, and, often, rounded stomachs. This didn’t necessarily mean they were pregnant but was used to show a woman was desirable and able to have many children. It was also a religious time and the more virtuous a woman Page 8
During the late Renaissance and Baroque periods, women became more voluptuous. Food was scarce unless you were wealthy and being fullfigured meant you were wellfed and therefore of high status - hence a desirable mate. In a similar way, if you were light-skinned, you were clearly from the wealthy classes as only the poor who worked outdoors had ‘coarse tanned skin’. So for several centuries pale skin was sought after and often achieved using poisonous lead-based white make-up. Wigs, which had become very elaborate and tall by the 18th century, were also worn because many women lost their hair to venereal disease. Fake beauty patches or ‘mouches’ were popular to cover up smallpox scars. Made of materials such as mouse fur and velvet, they also became a status symbol. During the 19th century, the hourglass figure became the height of female beauty. Achieved using tight whalebone corsets, this was later accentuated by the bustle. Following WWI and suffrage, a
new sense of female liberation revolutionised female beauty. Hemlines went up and dresses became straighter, giving a slender, more androgynous appearance. Coco Chanel banished the porcelain complexion to history when she showed off a suntan, declaring “a woman can never be too rich or too thin”, arguably beginning the modern trend. The 1930s-50s saw a return to curves, possibly thanks to the Hollywood film industry. Wearing make-up also became popular after actors used it to emphasise their looks on-screen. Max Factor was originally a make-up artist to the stars. The 1960s saw another beauty revolution. Once again women were re-establishing their power and asserting their sexual freedom. Mini-skirts and big hair arrived and Twiggy, the slender, doe-eyed model from north-west London, was the most desirable example of womanhood. Compare her with the women in Rubens’ The Three Graces and you could not have two more opposing ideals. Over the last fifty years, beauty goals have gone through more subtle changes. Today, with models that range from the catwalk clothes-horse Gigi Hadid and black model Winnie Harlow who has vitiligo, to the curvy Ashley Graham, we seem to be embracing more diversity in women’s beauty than perhaps ever before.
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Hanging baskets May is the start of the garden fiesta and many gardeners' favourite time of year. The excitement, after the long dark winter days and the lack of time spent outside, is great and you can enjoy seeing the flowers burst with colour while the leaves are looking young and fresh. Between now and autumn, flowers will introduce bright bold colours to the garden on a daily basis, your vegetable garden will be brimming with produce and crowds of bees and busy butterflies will visit the garden. Trees, shrubs and woody plants should be growing strongly now, even more so if the weather is damp and mild. Make sure that all newly planted trees and shrubs are firmly anchored into the ground, prune any shrubs that have finished flowering and cut back older, very woody stems to the base. Flower buds are beginning to swell on all roses now so continue to spray the plants against greenflies. Many hardy perennials will be in flower now, but carry on staking them and dahlias. Tie tall stems to canes and raise the discs on ring stakes to support the stems. You can get your hanging baskets off to a flying start now so they will be ready to hang outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Remember to plant as many plants in them as possible to ensure a great display. Put the basket in a large plant pot or bucket to stabilise it while you plant, line it with moss or a plastic sheet, and remember to spike holes in the base for good drainage. Add a shallow layer of good potting compost and start to plant the sides, then add more compost for the top and use plants with a rounded or upright habit. Feed and add fertiliser pellets, then water the basket well and allow to drain. Top tip – Use a spray algae cleaner to get rid of the slimy greenish film you get on paving slabs, decking, outdoor furniture and stones. If you need help with or advice on your garden, please give me a call on 01594 541118 or 07767 690009 or visit my website – www.thegardenlady.me.uk.
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Kathy from DK Furnishing and her Relay for Life team, Team Ginger Nuts, are raising funds for Cancer Research UK. On Friday 21st July, they will be holding a Race Night so you can look forward to an entertaining evening (further details will follow nearer the time). Until then, please support Kathy's team by donating and help support a great cause! Simply pop into the DK Furnishing shop at 26 Newerne Street, Lydney, GL15 5RF.
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Slug Survival by Pippa Greenwood
Whether your garden is big or small, or you have just a few planters in a back yard or on a balcony, the chances are that slugs will cause you grief. There are about thirty species of slug in the UK and most feed throughout the year, especially after dark and when the soil is wet or moist – and now that spring is here, they’re out in force! However, most slugs actually do little damage to living plants, instead preferring to feast on dead and dying material. Typically it is smaller slugs like the greyish-black keeled slug and the pinkish-beige-grey field slug which are more likely to wreak havoc. With estimates of there being about 200 slugs per average cubic metre of average garden soil, the situation can soon get out of hand. Keeled slugs in particular love to feast below ground, as well as on plants above the soil surface. In no time at all slugs can eat through the base of a young stem, killing the plant in the process, or eat seedlings even before they have had a chance to emerge above the soil surface! Later in the year, they will begin to tunnel into potato tubers and carrots too. They breed quickly and very efficiently, and you’re most likely to spot the clumps of Page 12
eggs on the soil surface, beneath flopped foliage and amongst moist organic matter. Each egg is about 1-2mm in diameter and a clear, milky or off-white coloured sphere. So what can you do with these squidgy little menaces? • Go on an evening slug hunt, in particular after it has rained or you have done some watering. • Choose vegetable varieties which have useful resistance to slugs. With potatoes, main crop varieties usually suffer most, so try to grow mainly earlies. Choose varieties such as Charlotte, Kestrel, Sante or Wilja to give a better chance of success. • Encourage natural predators such as hedgehogs, frogs, toads, slow worms and ground beetles. If you keep hens consider letting them clear the ground for you – but obviously only before you start planting and sowing! • Use the Nemaslug nematode control, a treatment I like because it is harmless to everything except slugs. It works swiftly and silently too and, if you’re a potato grower and you drench the soil around the potato plants about six weeks before anticipated harvest, the nematodes soon get to work
and your potatoes should be virtually slug-damage free. Use it to clear a slug-infested raised bed or planter and apply self-adhesive copper tape around the rim of the container to keep the contents slug free. Find out more about Nemaslug and copper tape at www.pippagreenwood.com/ products/protect-your-crops. • Barriers such as crushed shells, wool pellets, soot, pine needles or copperimpregnated fabric can also work well, but may need replacing regularly and results seem to vary. • Traps filled with beer can reduce slug numbers in your garden dramatically. You can buy ready-made traps or make your own using inexpensive plastic beakers plunged into the soil, the rim protruding 1-2cm above the soil surface and filled with a well-flavoured beer. 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 SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Fabric Wreath Making at Labels The monthly craft workshops at Labels Shopping, Ross-onWye are proving to be very popular with people of all ages. At the April workshop, Emma Roberts of Ruby Florence Designs, worked closely with participants to make a pretty fabric Easter wreath. The workshops take place at Labels Shopping on the first Thursday of every month and will be covering all kinds of crafting activities like jewellery making, fun with fabrics, card making, creating pom-poms, photographs and much more. The topic of the workshop on Thursday 4th May is Summer Bunting and you can book a place by phone or email: T: 01989 769000
Emma Roberts with her craft workshop group at Labels.
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Wanted: Postcode Pioneers We are looking for innovative organisations, businesses and residents within the Forest of Dean who have trouble finding others or being found using current addresses. Locating properties without street numbers has always been hard. The advent of postcodes and satellite navigation has helped but it is still, for many, a real issue with single postcodes covering many properties over large areas. The Hashpoint Project is a free, open database of geographic locations that can be self-managed by organisations, individuals and companies. It harnesses the most up-to-date satellite data and imagery to allow you or your clients to easily be found.
The system simply assigns a single letter (we call a hashpoint) to each property which, when combined with the postcode, can be used to accurately pinpoint your property, include relevant contact and delivery information and even additional locations such as road access, parking etc. The platform can be accessed online or via a mobile app and interfaces directly with google’s navigation tools. It is currently live in beta test phase and is being fully launched in January 2017. If an accurate way of locating others or being located would help you then get involved. For details or to register call 01452 760580, visit hashpoint.org or try googling GL141PQ#A.
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Auction Anecdote It seems to have been a few months since Smiths have had any interesting oriental items up for auction which is a shame since the market for Chinese antiques has been very active in the last few years. The reason for this recent strong demand has of course been a direct result of the rise in power and wealth of China in the last ten years. Not dissimilar to the development of our own Industrial Revolution they have suddenly developed a new middle class who have made their money in commerce and industry. This new middle class have obviously looked about for ways to spend and display their wealth and it has led to a trend of buying back much of the Chinese porcelain which was exported in huge quantities to the West from the 17th century onwards. This has caused a huge surge in prices for all Chinese wares but particularly some of the more colourful porcelain which was made specifically for the European market and which had previously been poorly thought of by the Chinese elite. They had traditionally preferred the much more subtle wares produced for their wealthy home market which often relied on beautiful but simple forms and rich glazes for their decorative appeal. Smiths had a small group of both Chinese and Japanese wares offered for sale in their April auction from a house near Ross on Wye – the best lot being a pair of 17thcentury provincial vases painted with a continuous procession of figures in a landscape setting. The vases were in almost perfect condition despite their age, although a finely carved wooden lid had some unfortunate damage to the filigree. Smiths oriental consultant was asked to pop by and catalogue the items and they were much admired and given a pre-sale estimate of £600/£800. As usual, there was huge interest before the sale, with many condition report enquiries and requests for further images, mainly from Chinese buyers from both Europe and China. Two telephone bids were booked – one from Edinburgh and one from China and in the end, it was the buyer from Edinburgh who won the day with a final bid of £1,400. Smiths next antiques sale is on the 12th of May and features a special section for silver and jewellery. Viewing is on the 11th of May between 10.00am and 7.00pm and on the morning of the sale.The fully illustrated catalogue is online from Friday the 5th and all browsers and ‘new comers’ to the auctions are welcome. For further information see our website www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk or telephone 01531 821776. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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Craig's Comment The Chancellor of the Exchequer recently announced that an extra ÂŁ2 billion will be made available to help tackle social care pressures across the country. With an increasingly ageing population throughout the UK, we now face a situation where more people are in need of adult social care than ever before. While some local authorities are taking the decision to increase council tax in order to combat these pressures, the extra funding will go a long way to help provide social care for the more than one million people that are in need of it. However, the number of people in need of care is due to increase by a further two million over the next ten years, and if we bear in mind that we are also seeing an increase in complex care needs,
it is clear that even more will need to be done in the future. Could part of the answer be just around the corner? Back in 2015, it was announced that local authorities will soon be able to keep all of their income from business rates. At present councils collect the money but then pass a proportion of it to the UK Government before it is redistributed. Parliament’s Local Government Committee, however, has recommended that councils should also be able to change the level of rates that businesses pay according to the type of business. This would present the Forest of Dean with an opportunity to cut down the amount of business rates that social care providers pay. If marketed correctly it could lead to an increase in the number of care providers setting up and moving to the area. While the income from them would be less than if they were,
for example, a shop or office, this would also mean that the number of social care providers in the area would increase. A rate reduction for social care providers could also allow for greater investment in staff training and pay, ultimately reducing the number of staff that leave the profession every year. It is unlikely that such a scheme could single-handedly solve the issue of adult social care funding for good, however, it could go some way to making sure there are enough care staff available when needed and that locally our older population receives the appropriate levels of care and attention. 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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DK Furnishing goes from strength to strength
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It’s 10 years since Kathy Howell opened DK Furnishing and four since she moved into 26 Newerne Street, Lydney, but DK Furnishing’s commitment to quality, competitively-priced furniture remains unchanged.
Much of the furniture comes in flat-pack form with delivery and assembly included in the price you see. But if you know how to handle an Allen key and screwdriver you can just take it home straight away with 15% off the ticket price.
The furniture shop in the heart of Lydney is still supplying quality furniture from occasional tables to super-king beds. Among the woods available are: antique and waxed pine, oak, mango, mahogany and sheesham, an exotic but completely sustainable material. Sheesham, also known as Indian Rosewood, is a hardwood, which means it copes well with the everyday bumps to which furniture can be subject.
Kathy explained: “We want to give customers the choice. You can have the item assembled and delivered for the price you see or you can save 15% by taking it cash and carry.”
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Home & Interiors A Home With Character
By Katherine Sorrell
an extent, or consider replacing them with reclaimed boards that match the style of your home. Homes built between the late 19th century and the middle of the 20th often feature colourful, patterned geometric or encaustic tiles, generally along the hallway and garden path. Even if they are discoloured or damaged they should be repairable, and with the right specialist the results will be dramatic.
There’s more to interior style than eye-catching accessories. Consider introducing an appealing sense of charm and character with these interesting ideas. Is your home lacking in an indefinable something? Has it lost its period features? Would it benefit from some appealing detailing, the restoration of authenticity or some aids to functionality? Sometimes it is worth considering some more architectural alterations, which don’t necessarily have to cost a fortune. Here are a few suggestions. Improve your floors If you have original timber boards in good condition beneath your floor coverings, then sanding them back, staining and/or oiling them is a relatively straightforward procedure for a competent DIYer; alternatively, employ a professional. Boards in poor condition can be renovated to Page 24
Think about mouldings From skirting to ceiling roses, door surrounds to dados, mouldings contribute enormously to the overall look of a home. Research carefully, to ensure they correspond in scale and design to the age and style of your architecture. Modern replicas are often available, but sometimes going to a specialist is necessary and this is not cheap. Ease of alteration depends on your circumstances but this is definitely a project to bear in mind when considering renovation work. What about woodwork? In living rooms lacking storage, build across the recesses either side of the fireplace, with cupboards below and display shelving above. The same goes for alcove shelving elsewhere, window seats, wardrobes and other forms of built-in joinery. Consider these additions carefully, so that they complement your home in terms of scale and detailing. And, plan to remove and replace completely inappropriate built-in storage or seating when possible.
Replacing poor quality or badly designed interior doors with beautiful ones is a major enhancement. In a period home you might seek out reclaimed examples or find well-made reproductions; also, decide whether to paint them or, conversely, strip them. Panelling can enhance a room or hallway and comes in a wide variety of styles, from Jacobean to contemporary, and is relatively easy to fit. Get the lighting right You can improve inadequate or imbalanced built in lighting or out of character fittings: either discreetly with minimal downlighters in the ceiling, simple wall lights or versatile LED strips - or go for full-on drama with huge, eye-catching chandeliers. All in the details Small details like cupboard knobs, door and window furniture, light switches, plug sockets and even the humble pull cord can all make a difference. Cheap plastic light switches can be swapped for upmarket ones which are lovely to look at and pleasant to touch. The same goes for door and window furniture: think, for example, how different your front door would look with a gorgeous, matching set of letterbox, bell and numbers.
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Personal Styling Advice at Labels Since opening the new Boutique, local Personal Stylist, Beth Price, returned to Labels Shopping, Ross-on-Wye, for a day in April to offer her help and advice to customers who entered a draw.
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“A lot of people find clothes shopping frustrating and sometimes buy clothes out of sheer desperation only to end up never wearing them. It’s usually just because they are choosing the wrong styles.” said Beth. “My personal consultations gave advice on what are the best colours to wear to suit skin tones Personal styling advice for shoppers and hair at Labels. colour... and even personalities, help with choosing styles to flatter the figure and a few make-up tips. Everyone went away more aware of the kind of clothes and accessories to wear to make them look great and feeling more confident.” Driven by customer feedback to stock younger brands and styles, a new range of women’s clothing has recently arrived at Labels. Brand names like b.young, Soaked in Luxury, Bellfield, White Stuff and Goose take pride of place in a new purpose-built Boutique at the store. Boutique is located on the upper floor at Labels Shopping, 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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FOREST OASIS & DESIGNED FOR BEAUTY Forest Oasis is the Forest of Dean branch of the well-established Monmouth-based company Designed for Beauty. It is situated in the Forest of Dean between Coleford and Cinderford and is much more than just a beauty, hair and nail salon as it also has its own aesthetics clinic offering a wide range of treatments, including;
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transfers in one. They can still be the cheapest especially if you’re going away for 7, 10 or 14 days in a traditional holiday destination like Benidorm. Both www.travelsupermarket. com and www.icelolly.com have comparison sites. Then once you’ve got up a price, if you want to shave a little off, you can call up other agents to see if they’ll sell you the same holiday at a cheaper price. 7. Book travel insurance AS SOON as you book the holiday. Every year people email me saying something sadly akin to, “I’m due on holiday in a few months, but I’ve just been given a cancer diagnosis and can’t go, the airline won’t let me cancel, what can I do?” The answer is 'that’s what travel insurance is for.' Yet many people only book it just before they go. Waiting defeats half the point of having
the cover – which is to protect you in the event cancellation is needed due to illness, a death in the family or something else. Full help on the cheapest policies, including for over 65s in www.mse.me/travelinsurance. 8. Booked EasyJet – keep checking the price. If your EasyJet price drops after you've booked it – excluding in a sale – you can just call it up to ask for the difference back in vouchers. Jo emailed: "We got a £803 voucher... all thanks to you." 9. Check if your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is still valid. The free EHIC means if you’re in an EU (and a few others) country you can use a state GP or hospital for the same price as a local, so if it’s free for them, it's free for you. It’s valuable extra protection (alongside travel insurance). Yet it’s not valid for millions, this is nothing to do with Brexit, but
simply that it has a valid until date and 5.3 million expired in the last year. Check yours, if it is, go to www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/ Healthcareabroad/EHIC to get a new one for FREE (don’t Google this, you’ll find shyster sites trying to charge you to do it who add nothing to the process). 10. Be careful boozing on holiday. A final thought. If you’re going to drink on holiday (and let’s be honest, for many people that’s half what it’s about), remember this may invalidate your travel insurance claim. So, take it easy, and if you won’t take it easy, at least think about what belongings you’re taking with you! Martin Lewis is the Founder & Chair of Money Saving Expert. To join the 12 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/ latesttip
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Swimming at Bilbo’s Pet Spa: Helping your dog to get more out of life
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Swimming has similar benefits for dogs as it does for people. It is a no-impact form of exercise that can help dogs, especially debilitated ones, including those suffering from orthopaedic or neurologic injury, to build muscle and burn calories without excessively stressing the joints.
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Research has found that dogs with elbow and hip dysplasia, for example, displayed an increased range of motion, stride frequency and stride length through hydrotherapy. In addition, hydrotherapy also positively affects the strides of healthy dogs, showing great potential as both a therapeutic tool and an effective way to keep your dog fit or promote the athletic performance of working, flyball and agility dogs.
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Aside from it being a great way for your dog to stay active without overheating, swimming allows pets that are usually restricted to on-lead exercise to be active without feeling restrained. It also enables elderly dogs with osteoarthritis to be able to play and retrieve balls once again. However, we at Bilbo's Pet Spa believe the biggest benefit is fun. Most dogs, that willingly swim, love it and reap the benefits and watching your dog paddle may be just as much fun for you. Pool sessions help the recovery of injured dogs, give healthy dogs a health boost and improve their stride. Doggy paddle really is good for your pet, so why not call us at Bilbo’s Pet Spa on 01594 844222 or email us at hello@bilbospetspa.biz and change up your dog's routine with some time in the water! You can find us at Marina Park, Harbour Road, Lydney, GL15 5ET. See us in action at www.bilbospetspa.biz, Facebook or Twitter.
Singing for the Brain ® Groups Forest of Dean Singing for the Brain Held on the first and third Monday of the month, 11am till 12.30pm at Forest of Dean Drop In The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH After your singing session you are welcome to come to the Drop In for Tea or Coffee. The Drop In is situated on the ground floor in the same building opposite the Library.
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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Why Learn Emergency First Aid for Dogs? Being prepared and knowing what to do can make a difference and could even save the life of your beloved dog. Accidents can happen while walking your dog, at home or on a road which may need immediate attention before calling the vet.
Short or full day courses available covering first aid techniques on dogs. Short Course (Approx. 3hrs) Know your Dog Weekly Health Checks Managing an Incident Checking Vital Signs CPR Drowning Choking Bleed Injury Shock Restraints & Carries First Aid Kits
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Help when you need it... • 24 hour emergency monitoring service • Help you or a loved one maintain independence and improve quality of life Recently discharged from hospital? Taken a trip or fall? Forest Linkline can help. A simple push of a button will activate a call to our monitoring centre and help will be on its way!
Supra C500 KeySafe™ Forest Linkline monitoring service can be used in conjunction with Supra C500 KeySafe™, providing secure external storage for keys and allows immediate access to your property by the emergency services to ensure your safety and well-being. Additional benefits include: • Store keys when out jogging • Safe storage for children’s house keys • Safe place for self-catering properties to leave key for visitors • Passcode can be changed as required • The first police approved KeySafe™ • 4096 possible combination codes
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Cake and Bake Rhubarb and Almond Tart A delicious tart with a layer of tangy roasted rhubarb topped with a sweet almond frangipane. Serve warm or cold with crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients: • Flour, for dusting • 300g ready-made shortcrust pastry • 250g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped • 175g caster sugar • 3 tbsp orange juice • 150g unsalted butter, melted • 125g ground almonds • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 2 medium eggs, beaten • Icing sugar, for dusting
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1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas Mark 6. Lightly dust
a work surface with flour and roll out the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Use to line a 23cm loose-based fluted flan tin. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place the rhubarb, 25g of the caster sugar
and the orange juice in a shallow roasting tin. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until just tender, turning once. Leave to cool.
3. Trim off the excess pastry from around the edge of the chilled pastry case and prick the base all over with a fork. Line the case with baking paper and baking beans and bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and lining and bake for a further 5 minutes until pale golden.
4. Strain the rhubarb from the roasting juices and spoon into the
pastry case. Beat together the melted butter, remaining caster sugar, ground almonds, vanilla extract and eggs in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Gently spread over the rhubarb.
5. Bake the tart for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and just set. Serve warm or cold dusted with icing sugar. See tip for serving suggestion.
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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. Spring heralds the start of a busy season of local community events, which keeps our Triangle Radio volunteers busy. The season kicked off in style with Dan Green and Dave Jury recording over seven hours of live music at the Indoor Music Games Soundsport Contest at Forest Oak Farm, near Lydney, on 8th April. Thirteen brass, wind and marching bands from across the Forest of Dean and around the country competed in three categories with Cinderford Academy Band, Lydbrook Training Band and Sheffield’s Concord Youth Music securing top honours. 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 T.R.A.C.K (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
A packed hall was then treated to concerts by the Forest’s very own Cinderford Town Band plus the world’s no.1 brass band, the Cory Band, from the Rhondda in South Wales. Afterwards, musicians young and old from all the bands were invited to join with Cory for the concert’s finale. It was truly a once-ina-lifetime experience! The performances were ably recorded by Dan and Dave for broadcast on “Strike up the Brass” (Tuesdays at 7.00pm, repeated on Sundays at 9.00pm). The Triangle Radio team will attend many more events across the Forest of Dean this spring and summer, so keep an eye (and ear!) out and watch this space. 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 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
you would like us to promote then please do get in touch with the details. For a nominal donation, we 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 us or in finding our more about Triangle Radio, then 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)
22:00: Global House Party 23:00: Bass And Breaks Saturday 08:00: Saturday Breakfast with Daren 10:00: The Daytime Shuffle 18:00: The Elbum Show with Phil Meek 20:00: Saturday NIght Party with Dan Green 21:00: Electrik Playground with Andi Durrant 23:00: House Central with Jay Forster Sunday 08:00: The Daytime Shuffle 10:00: Check in with Cat Lake 12:00: Mellow Moments 14:00: Forest T.R.A.C.K 16:00: Manda’s C60 Mix tape 17:00: The Soft Rock and Acoustic Sessions 19:00: Americanza with Alan Roberts 21:00: The Chill Factor 23:00: The Nighttime Shuffle
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We are open Weekdays 8.30am-5.30pm & Saturdays 9.00am - 2.00pm Suttons Seeds & Compost/bark/grow bags, shrubs and seasonal plants Food, bedding & health care products for all animals/birds We are now DIY supplies incl. cement, stockists for sand, ballast, postcrete natures:menu Local eggs, honey, jam, chutney & potatoes Calor gas, logs, kindling, coal, briquettes, firelighters & paraffin From brooms & buckets to wheelbarrows, wellies & waterproofs.
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Days of the Week 1. If Monday's child is fair of face, which day's child has "far to go"? 2. What is the only word in the English language that is an anagram of one of the seven days of the week? 3. Shrove Tuesday occurs how many days before Easter Sunday? 4. In a well known 1873 novel, which literary character realises he has won a bet that he thought he had lost when he finds out that what he thinks is a Sunday is actually a Saturday? 5. What was the name of the sequel to the film Saturday Night Fever? 6. Since 1935, every General Election in the UK has been held on which day of the week? 7. The term "Mardi Gras" translates from French as what?... a) Big Monday; b) Fat Tuesday; or c) Lazy Wednesday? 8. On what day of the week did the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001 take place? 9. Who played Wednesday Addams in the 1991 film The Addams Family? 10. In 1979, what became the first UK number one hit single to have a day of the week in the title? Please mention Forest of Dean Magazine when responding to advertisers.
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Meet the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity This is where the critical care team comes in. Within four minutes of a 999 call the helicopter takes off. The Great Western Air Ambulance works to the Gold Standard Critical Care Model, which means they rush a Critical Care Paramedic and Critical Care Doctor straight to the scene. They arrive no more than 20 minutes later, anywhere in the region, the average flight time is just 12 minutes.
The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is a charity funded air ambulance service which is dedicated to saving the lives of local people in Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire. The crew attends serious incidents across the region by helicopter or critical care car.
or National Lottery which means they rely on people like you. Are you curious to find out more about the work of the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity? Then why not book a talk? GWAAC offers talks for schools, community groups, and businesses across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire in return for a donation of £30.
The service is reliant on the brilliant team of pilots, critical care paramedics and critical care doctors who specialise in pre-hospital care and trauma medicine.
During 2016 GWAAC attended 1,735 jobs, 302 of which were in Gloucestershire. When someone is seriously ill or injured time is of the essence, and expert help is needed fast.
Did you know that the charity attends on average four jobs a day? Or that they operate two critical care cars as well as the helicopter? Book a talk and you will find out more about this and the vital lifesaving work the crew does.
From emergency blood transfusions to roadside amputations or treating cardiac arrests, it’s down to their skill and dedication. Thanks to them many patients – otherwise expected to die – survive.
The speaker will take you through the whole process, from the initial 999 call to patients being transported to hospital.
GWAAC needs to raise £2.6million a year to stay operational, however, they receive no day to day funding from the Government
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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 May 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 gift-aid 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. The Woodland Creatures Ongoing until 7th May, Taurus Crafts, Lydney The Woodland Creatures is an exhibition by Katie Benge that draws on the nature that surrounds Katie in her garden and the Forest at its borders. She has selected three mediums to best display her diverse talents; a collection of watercolours as well as Indian ink drawings on both recycled wood and recycled slate. Katie’s work includes classic themes of foxes, owls, and hares, but also includes some of the less common subjects for artists including; wasps, blackbirds and starlings. Craft Workshops at Labels Shopping Thursday 4th May, 10.00am - 11.00am, Labels Outlet Shopping, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye Summer Bunting with Emma of
Ruby Florence Designs. £15 to include all materials. For more information and the latest news and updates on the workshops please visit www.labelsshopping. co.uk/events. Please register your interest at our welcome desk or by emailing welcome@ labelsshopping.co.uk or phoning 01989 769000. Charity Quiz Thursday 4th May, 7.30pm, Bells Hotel Coleford Fundraising Quiz Night to raise money for Coleford's Christmas lights. £20 per team (maximum 6 to a team). Contact Norma for further information 07791 235973. 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. Coffee Morning & Plant Sale Saturday 6th May, Ruardean Woodside Memorial Hall, Forest Road, Drybrook Tables available at £5 per table. Free entry and a raffle. Sponsored Walk & Breakfast Sunday 7th May, Starts at 9.30am from Ruardean Woodside Memorial Hall, Forest Road, Drybrook Please pre-book your breakfast by 1st May.
Ring Mo on 01594 543603. Mental Health Awareness Week Coffee Morning Friday 12th May, 10.30pm 12.30pm, Coleford Drop In, Main Place, Coleford, GL16 8RH Raising awareness. Tel. 01594 834 436. Beer Festival Saturday 13th May, 10.00am - 11.00pm, Hillside Brewery, Longhope, GL17 0NG
Sample a range of beers or choose something from the stocked bar with cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks. A collaboration brew with DEYA brewery from Cheltenham will be launched. Music throughout the day (The Six Foot Way, Vapor, and others); beer concierge Melissa Cole will be giving a talk on beer and food pairing (live demo). There will also be a range of food available. Full disabled access. Camping available (T’s & C’s apply). Well behaved dogs are welcome but must remain on leads. Tickets are £6.00, this includes a festival beer glass. Kids entry is free and there is a play area for them to enjoy. Live music by ROUGH SIX Saturday 13th of May, 7.30pm - 11.00pm, Ruardean Woodside Memorial Hall, Forest Road, Drybrook For more information, please contact Mo on 01594 543603. £5 entry on the door. Spring Forest of Dean & Wye Valley School of Photography Sunday 14th May, Puzzlewood Spend the day under the expert guidance of David Broadbent from the Forest of Dean and Wye
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Wild Boar Chase Sunday 14th May, 10.00am start, Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre, Cannop Valley, Near Coleford, GL16 7EH The Wild Boar Chase is a popular mountain bike ride in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. You can choose from a 20-, 26-, 40- or a 46-mile cycling route. All distances £24.00. For more information on this event, please call 01594 860065 or visit www.fodmbe.org.uk. Teddy Bears' Picnic Sunday 14th May, 10.30am 5.00pm, Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB Pack a picnic, bring along your favourite teddy and get in for half price. There will also be special picnic boxes available to purchase from the cafe on the day. Coleford Area Walking Festival Monday 15th - Sunday 21st May, Coleford The first ever Coleford Area Walking Festival takes place this month. The festival features 25 walks covering a variety of themes and offering something for people of all abilities. Walks range in length and difficulty from a 1-mile walk around Mallards Pike to more strenuous walks of 7-8 miles. Full details of the walks and how to Page 46
book are available online at www.colefordareawalkingfestival. co.uk or by visiting the Tourist Information Centre at 4 Lords Hill, Coleford. Nettles Talk and Tasting Saturday 20th May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD Join cookery school principal and trained horticulturist Yvette Farrell for a fun evening talk about nettles. An informative talk that includes a glass of fruit wine, tastings plus free entry into a prize draw with a chance of winning a £25.00 cookery school class voucher. £5.00 per person. Severn Bore Thursday 25th - Monday 29th May, 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. Last Thursday presents... An evening with Chris Wood Thursday 25th May, Everygreen Hall, Broadwell Blend of tradition and contemporary folk, brilliantly unique music and songs. Tickets and more information available from Coleford Tourist Information Centre and Coleford Library. Dymock Music Festival Sunday 28th May, 1.00pm 11.00pm, Doors open at noon, Dymock Cricket Club, The Pound, Dymock, GL18 2AD Preceded by Dymock Half Marathon. Acts include Red
Room Therapy, The Baddoos, Jasper in the company of others, Mexicola, Jack Cookson, Little Boy Lost, Bexley Terrell and local legends The Funk Cartell. Tickets are available from Well House Garage, the Beauchamp Arms and online at: www.dymockfestival.co.uk. Adult Education in Gloucestershire – Confidence Building Wednesday 31st May, 11.00am - 1.00pm, The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH The sessions cover various subjects, including how to develop selfawareness and self-confidence, personal presentation and impact, goals and planning, effective use of time and working as a team. For more information, please call 0800 542 1655 or email learn@ gloucestershire.gov.uk. 30th Anniversary of the AWGB Wednesday 21st June, from 9.30am, Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Ross Road, Nr. Longhope, GL17 0NG Forest of Dean Woodturners celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the AWGB. There will be a day and evening demonstration by Les Thorne. Tickets for the day and evening to include a BBQ lunch are £15.00. An evening ticket is only £5.00. There are concessionary ticket prices for FOD club members. Advance booking is advised, please visit www.forestwoodturners.co.uk
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; 8.00pm: Quiz; 8.30pm: Raffle; 8.45pm: Vote of thanks. Tickets: £7.50 includes a meal. For more information visit:
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www.jamiefundraiser.co.uk or contact Jamie on info@ jamiefundraiser.co.uk or 07586530907. Coffee & Chat Every Monday, 11.00am - 12.30pm, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT For more information call 01594 845704. 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 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, 7.00pm 9.00pm, 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. Space to Dance Every Friday 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Yorkley Community Centre 'Space to Dance' is an opportunity to enjoy yourself through dance in a safe space. Dance to whatever music you like, you can also bring your own if you wish. Entry: £3, or whatever you can afford. The café is open from 3.00pm. For more details phone Vlasta on 01594 564654 or Richard on 07946
295009 or 01594 837874.
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
By Ann Haldon
Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension? gaining access to this money.
The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement. Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider? Do you want to access your pension before you retire? Some pension schemes allow you to access your pension at the age of 55. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount you have available in older age, however, unless you have other pensions or a large savings pot. Tax issues you shouldn’T ignore You can withdraw a 25% tax-free lump sum from your pension, but taking any more than this percentage will increase your level of income for that tax year. This could mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently lose much of the benefit of Page 48
Will iT affecT your benefiTs enTiTlemenT? If you claim meanstested benefits, withdrawing a lump sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim. WhaT are The cosTs of accessing your pension? Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way. final salary schemes If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement. be careful abouT pension recycling The government has introduced legislation to prevent ‘pension recycling’. This situation occurs when someone uses their pension to pay off debt before they retire, with the intention of replacing their pension money whilst still working. Even if you do not deliberately
set out to do this, by withdrawing your pension you could be inadvertently caught out by the pension recycling regulations. For example, if you: • Withdraw over £30,000 from your pension, and as a result: • Receive £7,500 or more taxfree, and then: • Increase your pension contributions by more than 30% The rules apply regardless of whether you pay off debt with the money, and can result in the anticipated ‘tax-free’ sums being taxed by up to 70% by the government. The reason why these rules have been introduced is to prevent people benefiting from taking more than one series of tax-free sums from their pensions, and as encouragement to save more for retirement. With so many people now expected to live longer, it can be risky to use your pension to pay off debt. Personal circumstances will dictate whether it’s the right move for you, but it’s crucial that you obtain pension advice from an independent financial adviser before taking any action. You’ll be able to find out the ‘bottom line’ figure once the tax, charges, loss of benefits and other potential deductions have been taken into account, and decide whether or not it’s truly worthwhile. https://debtcamel.co.uk/2015pension-changes-a-new-optionfor-paying-off-debts/ https://debtcamel.co.uk/debtspension-recycling-tax/
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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.
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
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 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
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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 Pillowell Singers Practice Wed evenings from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at Pillowell Methodist Church
New members welcome. Ladies with an interest in joining please ring 01594 562 485. RUSPIDGE Ruspidge Garden Club Meets at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month in Ruspidge Memorial Hall. We have a varied programme with talks from horticultural professionals and skilled amateur gardeners. At the indoor meetings there are also refreshments, a raffle, plant sales and friendly exchanges about gardening matters. In addition, we run summer trips to some exquisite local gardens. Visit www.ruspidgegardeningclub.net for more information, or call Sally Graham on 01594 822666, or e-mail Pam Sheppard at psthesquare@talktalk.net. 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 YORKLEY Space to Dance Every Friday 1.30pm - 3.00pm, Yorkley Community Centre Part of the Community Centre's 'Live Well' project. 'Space to Dance' is an opportunity to enjoy yourself through dance in a safe space. You can bring your own music if you wish. Entry: £3, or whatever you can afford. The café is open from 3.00pm. For more details phone Vlasta on 01594 564654 or Richard on 07946 295009 or 01594 837874.
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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Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.
TARGET Excellent: 33 or more words Good: 27 words Fair: 24 words
Days of the Week Mini Cryptic 1. Thursday's Crossword 2. Dynamo (an anagram of "Monday") Solution 3. 47 4. Phileas Fogg (in Around The World In Eighty Days, confusing dates after crossing the international date line) 5. Staying Alive 6. Thursday 7. b) Fat Tuesday 8. Tuesday 9. Christina Ricci Word Ladder 10. Sunday Girl (by Blondie) Here is one possible solution Here is one possible (others may (others exist) solution may ex Codeword 5
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26
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20
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17
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25
19
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23
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15
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17
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21
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16
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10
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10
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15
25
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24
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3
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8
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20
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24
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10
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19
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25
24
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25
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4
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15
24
17
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3 Letters HEM HER HOE HOT MET OHM ORE ROE
20 18
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20
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25 2
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22
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MORE MOTE ROTE TERM THEM TOME TORE 5 Letters HOMER
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15
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1
12
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20
13
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21
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26
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26
10
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25 8
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20
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25 12 1
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14
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18
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Sudoku
METRO OTHER THROE 6 Letters MOTHER
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