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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March edition of your Forest of Dean Magazine.

As you will see, our 2nd edition is packed with local news and local events happening in the Forest for you, your family and friends to enjoy.

My family will be attending many of the (Free)! events which are taking place during the English & Wales Tourism Week (14th22nd March so hope to see a great turnout.

The Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Tourism Association are running a number of free training activities and events during that week.

For more information see our Events page towards the back of the magazine.

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We have received wonderful comments about our launch issue in February and thank you to all who have emailed us and all who have supported us with hundreds of likes on our Facebook page. Remember this magazine is yours so if you are at an event please take some pictures and we will put them on our Facebook page and print them in the following month's edition whenever space allows.

If you have an event that is a charitable or non-profit making one we print details of these free of charge before the event to create awareness and hopefully increase footfall for you. Simply email your event to info@ forestofdeanmagazine.co.uk.

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Come & relax at Bethel Tearoom Bethel Tearoom in Littledean has now been open for six months and has enjoyed becoming a hub of community activity.

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning redemption through music, and their dramatic escape from the Nazis is well-known.

It’s also common knowledge that the movie and the 1959 Rodgers & Hammerstein stage musical on which it was based, played fast and loose with Maria’s memoir of the family’s career. It overdramatized and oversweetened – a string of directors actually turned the picture down as too sugary before Robert Wise (who had just won two Oscars for West Side Story) took it on.

But Maria’s best-selling 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, seems to have been just as sanitised.

The Von Trapp family stars in the Sound Written after Georg’s death at of Music theatrical, pictured outside the the suggestion of a publicist, it theatre in Helen, Georgia, USA. portrays the family as political refugees who had to flee when On March 2nd 1965 the highest- Georg’s principled refusal of grossing musical film of all a commission in the German time opened in New York. Four navy antagonised Austria’s weeks later, on 29th March, it Nazi rulers. But the story is so opened in London. It went on to doctored, so full of omissions win five Oscars including Best and ambiguities, that it leaves Picture and Best Director. It was room for a very different and The Sound of Music, and it’s much darker narrative. been an evergreen for 50 years.

Georg (a World War I The story of blossoming love submariner) was asked to between frosty, aristocratic help the Nazis create their Austrian widower Georg von U-boat fleet, but before Hitler’s Trapp and the free-spirited takeover of Austria in March governess of his seven 1938, not after; he rejected it children, Maria, the family’s not on principle but because his

troupe was hitting the big time.

And refusal caused the family no problems – they were even introduced to Hitler himself, who was a fan.

The dramatic escape portrayed in the film never happened – they simply went off on a scheduled concert tour of America, where they got good reviews and $1,000 a show.

The von Trapps departed the USA in March 1939, played some dates in Sweden, and went home. The outbreak of war found them on tour in Norway: faced either with going back to an almost certain call-up or defecting to America and keeping the troupe going, Georg opted for New York. Not so much self-sacrificing antiNazi as self-serving impresario.

One could dig more dirt. But even if it were true, does it matter?

Macbeth isn’t diminished as art by Shakespeare’s misrepresentation of his subject; and once you get past the sugar-coating, what really matters about the Sound of Music is the glorious Rodgers & Hammerstein score, their last and surely their best.

And if your heart doesn’t swell when Julie Andrews bursts into the opening line of the title song, then you have no heart.

On 6th March 1965

, Margaret Dumont, died aged 82. She was the greatest straightwoman in the history of cinema and the butt of Groucho Marx’s cruellest witticisms (“You’re fighting for this woman’s honour, which is more than she ever did!”). A trained opera singer, she became a Broadway star in the early 1920s and found herself cast in a Marx Brothers revue, The Cocoanuts, in 1925. Between 1925 and 1941 she played the blue-blooded but none-too-bright matron in six Marx Brothers movies and also starred opposite other comedy giants of the era including Abbot & Costello, Laurel & Hardy and WC Fields.

Happy 50th birthdays to Lembit Opik (2nd), Lawrence LlewellynBowen (11th), Mark Carney (16th), Marti Pellow (23rd), and Piers Morgan (30th).

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… But Is It Acupuncture?

With so many rival forms of ‘alternative therapy’ available, it is important to beware of imitations, says Pam Everitt.

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hen we are ill or in pain and seeking expert medical help, we rightly expect doctors and others who treat us to be properly trained and qualified.

But what about healers who work outside the framework of conventional medicine, such as acupuncturists, homeopaths or reflexologists? How can we be sure they have right training and qualifications and meet the kind of standards we would expect from health professionals?

This is a subject close to my heart. Since 2001 I have studied and practised as a traditional acupuncturist. As a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), I run clinics in Newent, Cheltenham and Stroud, treating patients for a range of conditions and ailments. Before qualifying, I took a three-year degree course at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington, followed by two years’ postgraduate study. I still take part in training and professional development every year – it’s something I have to do in order to receive the all-important BAcC stamp of approval.

As someone schooled in classical ‘Five Element’ acupuncture, I’m particularly concerned about the spread of treatments commonly known as ‘Western Medical Acupuncture’ and ‘Myofascial Trigger Point Acupuncture (also known as ‘dry needling acupuncture’). These are widely practised by

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doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and midwives within the NHS. They are described as a form of acupuncture, but while the practitioners are medically trained, most have little knowledge of, or training in, the principles which underlie traditional Chinese acupuncture.

Dry needling v. acupuncture I was originally drawn to acupuncture because it treats the whole person. In the right hands, it is painless and effective – a highly sophisticated form of medicine that is recognised and practised throughout the world.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the symptoms we feel when we are ill, such as a sore throat or a swollen gland, are a sign that the body is out of balance. Acupuncturists aim to correct the imbalance and encourage the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

This is done by inserting ultra-fine needles at special points located along channels called ‘meridians’ which carry vital energy, called ‘Qi’, throughout the body.

‘Dry needling’ is a recent development that is used alongside disciplines such as physiotherapy, and within the framework of a Western-style medical diagnosis. Usually billed as a treatment for headaches or muscle pain, it involves inserting a needle into a ‘trigger point’, a tender spot in a tight band of muscle which causes pain when pressed or squeezed. This creates an entirely different

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needling experience for the patient and bears no resemblance to the feeling created by a traditional acupuncturist. Dry needling does not seek to regulate Qi or address the underlying imbalance that caused the symptoms to arise.

Of course, dry needling has its supporters, and quite a few people claim to have been helped by it. I do not doubt that certain forms of dry needling can be effective – but it isn’t acupuncture as I understand and practise it. And if you you are are only only having having dry dry needling, needling, you’re you’re if missing out out on on most most of of what what aa registered registered acuacumissing puncturist has has to to offer. offer. Let Let me me explain. explain. puncturist The holistic holistic approach approach The For me, me, each each patient patient is is unique unique –– so so while while the the For ailment and the symptoms may be identiailment and the symptoms may be identical, the the form form of of treatment treatment II offer offer is is different different cal, in every case.

During a first consultation, in every case. During a first consultation, II spend up up to to an an hour hour taking taking aa complete complete medimedispend cal history, carefully building up a picture of cal history, carefully building up a picture of the patient’s constitution.

I then carry out the patient’s constitution. I then carry out aa detailed examination examination of of the the patient’s patient’s tongue tongue detailed and pulses (acupuncturists are trained to read and pulses (acupuncturists are trained to read 6 pulses on each wrist, and identify up to 28 6 pulses on each wrist, and identify up to 28 individual qualities). All this is vital in helpindividual qualities). All this is vital in helping me decide which points to treat. ing me decide which points to treat.

Patients are often surprised that the needles Patients are often surprised that the needles are not always inserted at the spot where they are not always inserted at the spot where they feel the pain or discomfort. This is because feel the pain or discomfort. This is because energy meridians range throughout the body. energy meridians range throughout the body.

For example, if you suffer from headaches, I For youyou suffer from headaches, mayexample, decide to iftreat by inserting needles inI may treat In youdry byneedling, inserting the needles in your decide foot ortohand. needle your foot or hand.

In dry needling, the needle is always inserted directly into the affected is always directly into thepoint, affected part.

It mayinserted seem a relatively minor but part.

It may seem a relatively minor point, but it illustrates a fundamental difference between ittheillustrates fundamental two typesa of treatment. difference between the two types of treatment.

Treating causes, not symptoms Treating causes, not symptoms So does acupuncture offer something more So acupuncture offer something more thandoes dry needling?

Absolutely.

Dry needling than dry needling?

Absolutely.

Dry needling may bring temporary relief, but often the pain may bring temporary relief, but often returns because the underlying causethe haspain not returns because the underlying cause has not been properly addressed according to tradibeen addressed according to traditionalproperly acupuncture principles. tional acupuncture principles.

It’s worth remembering that a physiotherapist, for example, who wants to train in dry needling may only study for 80 hours: just enough to gain understanding of how to ‘needle the point that hurts’ and perhaps deliver some short-term symptom relief. In contrast, my undergraduate studies alone consisted of 3,500 hours of study.

Let the patient beware So what what is is the the answer? answer? Many Many BAcC BAcC members members So are calling calling for for changes changes in in the the law law to to make make it it are illegal for for dry dry needlers needlers to to call call themselves themselves illegal acupuncturists. (Back (Back in in the the early early 1990s, 1990s, acupuncturists. osteopaths faced faced aa similar similar threat threat from from rival rival osteopaths types of of therapy; therapy; eventually eventually legislation legislation was was types brought in to protect the term osteopathy.)

In brought in to protect the term osteopathy.) In the meantime, patients need to be wary.

The the meantime, patients need to be wary. The description ‘acupuncture’ ‘acupuncture’ currently currently covers covers description both dry needling and traditional Chinese both dry needling and traditional Chinese acupuncture, but but although although there there are are superfisuperfiacupuncture, cial similarities, the differences between the cial similarities, the differences between the two types of treatment are vast. two types of treatment are vast.

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Have you ever thought about becoming a Councillor?

Are you interested in working on behalf of your community as a local Councillor?

Being a Councillor can be very rewarding and means you can make a positive difference to lives in communities across the Forest of Dean district.

All seats on Forest of Dean District Council, parish and town councils are up for election on 7 May 2015.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the role of a district, parish or town Councillor is invited to come along to one of two information sessions on Tuesday 3 March, either between 2pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm in the Council Chamber at the District Council’s Coleford offices.

Residents attending the event will be able to find out more about what the role of a Councillor involves and what they can expect. Information will also be available on how to put yourself

forward as a candidate.

Returning Officer Claire Hughes said: “We’re hoping residents will come along to one of our information events to find out more about being a Councillor.

“The session is designed to give anyone who may be considering standing as a Councillor the chance to ask questions.

“Local councillors can play a big role in their community representing the interests of people in their area and contributing to decisions that affect everyone’s quality of life.”

Anyone planning to come along or who requires further information about this event can contact Claire Giles in Democratic Services on 01594 812625 or email claire.giles@fdean.gov.uk, alternatively just drop in to the District Council offices on Tuesday, 3 March between either 2pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm.

Leaflets about becoming a Councillor will be available at the event or can be obtained from the Council’s Democratic Services Team on 01594 812625 Information regarding the nomination process will also be available.

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LEWIS Pay less to get more These cold dark days of winter leave many dreaming of summer. Yet don’t let travel lust destroy your wallet. Most people book holidays in the early months of the year, so if you’re jet set on tripping abroad this year, here’s my top tips on how to use the web to pay less to get more.

Slash flight costs using the RIGHT comparison. Unlike package holidays with scheduled flights, leaving it until the last minute means prices rocket. So make sure you’re booking in advance and use the right site for the job.

- Cheapest price on normal flights: Here, just use a flight comparison site. I like www.kayak.co.uk (for gizmos), www.skyscanner.net (for ease), and www.travelsupermarket.com (for breadth).

- Check cheap charter flights comparisons too: If you’re flying to a traditional package holiday destination, like Majorca, you should also check for spare capacity being sold on tour operators' own flights. The comparisons that include these ‘charter flights’ are www.travelsupermarket.com, www.avro.co.uk and www.flightsdirect.com.

- Find the perfect time to book: Use the Flight Insight tab on comparison site www.momondo.co.uk, eg, on average 59 days ahead is the perfect time to book, but it varies by destination, so worth a check.

Flight booking - the clever stuff to cut costs. Once you've found the cheapest price via a comparison, if you want to push harder, you need to get clever.

- Book the wrong date trick. Easyjet's Flexifares let you switch dates by a few weeks without paying more. So bag cheap term-time flights, then swap for your chosen school holiday dates. One of my users saved £700 on her family's break, yet there are pros and cons. Full step-by-step in www.mse.me/easyjet.

- The codeshare trick. Sometimes two or more airlines sell the same flights and booking via one partner is cheaper, eg, a United flight from Birmingham to New York can be cheaper via Lufthansa.

- Ethnic travel agents trick. If you're going somewhere with a big UK ethnic or immigrant community, check out niche travel agents catering to them. Eg, London's Shepherd's Bush has some Caribbean specialists, or the Jewish Chronicle advertises cheap flights to Israel.

- The credit card flight freebie trick. You can get a 'free' Flybe flight anywhere or a BA European flight (you pay taxes) just by signing up to a fee-free credit card, and doing normal spending on it. For a full list of freebies see www.mse.me/ccfreebies.

Cut the price for your hotel room. Forget the star system. There's no world standard and it's often about facilities, not quality. To find the hotel you want to stay at read reviews on the ubiquitous www.tripadvisor.co.uk, but always ignore the best and worst 10%. Check comparison sites, both www.trivago.co.uk and www.travelsupermarket.com allow you to see who's selling your hotel room for less.

Then also be aware there are commonly promo codes available for the big hotel booking sites which can cut your costs by a further 15% for a full list of current ones see www.mse.me/hotelsales.

Tricks to uncover 5-star hotels at 3-star prices. If you've time to play and want the really big discounts, then there are two naughty (but legal) routes.

- Uncover secret hotels. www.lastminute.com sells secret hotels at big discounts, where you know the star rating, description and rough location, but aren't told the name till you've paid. Yet by cutting and pasting key words into google then matching up the ‘ratings’ you can uncover them before you book – full step by step in www.mse.me/secrethotels.

- HUGE discounts with the Priceline bidding loophole. www.priceline.com is a huge US booking site (it works for some European cities too). The trick is fiddly, but devastatingly lucrative as forumite 5*dealhunter found: "Got the 5* Renaissance Barcelona Hotel for £59 a night for 3 nights instead of £310 - a saving of 81%." If you’ve got 30 minutes to try it see my instructions at www.mse.me/priceline.

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Update on Forest Policing

by Inspector Steve Chester

I am delighted to have been appointed as Inspector for the Forest and am now based at Coleford Police Station, where I lead the Local Policing Team.

I have enjoyed a varied career working throughout Gloucestershire, including three years as Inspector at Cheltenham Road East Neighbourhood Area, followed by two years managing a response shift of three sergeants and 22 police constables dealing with emergency and front-line policing in Gloucester.

I then spent two years in the Force Control Room at Waterwells, Quedgeley managing incidents and resources across the county on a 24/7 basis.

I have lived in the Forest of Dean for 27 years since leaving the Army. I know the area quite well and enjoy exploring it to get more familiar with my patch, both on and off duty.

The Forest of Dean, as well as the Police Service generally, has seen a great many changes recently – including the loss of some of its smaller police stations.

I know they are greatly missed by the communities they served, particularly in Newent and Cinderford. It’s a real shame but the fact is Gloucestershire Constabulary simply could not afford to keep them open and there are economies to be made in greater centralisation. I am sure all would agree that it is better to lose buildings than people. It is, however really good news that Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Martin Surl, is committed to the establishment of a ‘Forest policing hub’ based in Coleford and our facilities here are due to be refurbished shortly to accommodate the officers, PCSOs, Special Constables and police staff who serve the Forest. I hope to lead the team here through the challenges in the years ahead.

I currently have 7 sergeants, 37 constables, 20 PCSOs and 3 Specials in the team. They work on 5 shifts to provide 24/7 cover throughout the Forest, from Redbrook in the west to Hartpury in the east and from Dymock in the north to Sedbury in the south. That is an extensive area including the 4 major towns with their dedicated officers; Lydney (PC Phil Hopkins), Coleford (PC Leanne Sterry), Cinderford (PC Julie Evans) and Newent (PC Brian Howard).

Gloucestershire Constabulary is currently reviewing the way it works and how its officers are distributed across the County. The new Operating Model due to be implemented this summer increases our establishment of sergeants and constables, which is exciting news.

Crime in 2014 decreased by 6.4% compared to 2013 and reports of anti-social behaviour dropped by nearly 10%.

These figures are encouraging for the Forest, although there was an issue with the performance of our telephony system last year, which may have led to some under-reporting.

Following some excellent work in the Control Room to generate increased efficiency, 999 calls are now answered on average within 4 seconds and the 101 number in 11 seconds.

This is a great improvement, particularly with the nonemergency 101 number and I am keen that people should be aware of this. You shouldn’t have to hang on too long before you call is answered: it really IS important to us!

It’s vital you tell us about every crime you suffer in the Forest; if it’s not reported, your local police won’t know so won’t be able to do much about it. It may be that we cannot identify a suspect, but if we know crime or antisocial behaviour is going on in a particular location, we can direct patrols and other resources there to deter the offenders or even better, to bring them to justice. Don’t leave it to someone else to report. Call us on 101, or if there is a crime in progress or life is at risk, dial 999.

Figures and statistics may be debated, but the Forest of Dean is an area of relatively low crime. My colleagues and I are committed to making people feel safe in an area that really is a pleasant place in which to live, work and visit.

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Home & Interiors Look Back In Nostalgia

By Katherine Sorrell

paint, or else push the boat out and go for floral wallpaper.

A hand-block printed effect, in a palette of light, bright and cheery colours, is particularly effective. For bathrooms and kitchens, painted tongue and groove panelling or white beveledged tiles (laid in a brick bond pattern) work especially well.

Do you yearn for the charming styles of the past? For the pretty patterns and jolly colours, the homemade accessories, the simple good looks that made a home really homely? Then read on for interiors expert Katherine Sorrell’s look at nostalgic style.

Take a look at your floors for a first step towards nostalgic style. Plain or painted wooden boards are ideal, with flatwoven rugs for extra warmth where necessary, though neutral carpets or naturalfibre coverings are a good alternative, while you could opt for stone tiles in hallways or kitchens. On the walls, you might keep things plain and simple with while or off-white

Furniture can be really inexpensive –you might pick something up at a local auction or even a second-hand shop for next to nothing. Look for sturdy, useful pieces in a timeless style, made from pine, oak or Lloyd Loom. Anything too dark or heavy looking can be painted – though make sure it is not too massive and overbearing in the room. Don’t expect perfection: knocked corners or faded upholstery may even enhance the overall look, while mismatching pieces aren’t too much of a problem provided they fit into the overall aesthetic.

Textiles are often the key to getting nostalgic style just right. Think plain fabrics combined with ticking stripes, gingham, spots and florals – spriggy or else big, blowsy blooms. Don’t aim for over-coordination; instead, a range of complementary colours and patterns gives a suitably eclectic effect. Natural fabrics (such as cotton, linen and wool) are nicest, in a range of weights and effects, such as tweed, canvas, muslin or sateen. Remnants, if you’re good with a sewing machine, can be run up into all sorts of lovely items. Window

treatments, for example, are a doddle – just a pair of gathered curtains – while leftovers can quickly be made into cushion covers. Patchwork quilts, of course, are simply perfect in the bedroom, as are Welsh blankets and satin eiderdowns, while knitting and crochet (especially granny squares) are essential ingredients in virtually any room.

Displays of pretty accessories can be the making of this look, whether it’s spongeprinted ceramics, pressed glass, blue-and-white crockery or enamelware. Modern reproductions are easy to find and not expensive, but more fun can be had in seeking out just the right original bits and bobs, from storage jars to aprons, cut-glass jugs to wooden kitchen utensils, whether it’s at a vintage fair, charity shops or your local car boot sale. Think dressers piled with pretty crockery, a stack of biscuit tins on a shelf or laceedged towels in the bathroom.

Add woven baskets, metal buckets, vintage milk bottles, bristle brushes, some lengths of bunting, even old books such as orange Penguin classics or Ladybird children’s stories; and finish things off with some informal arrangements of native flowers tucked into jam jars or informal jugs or vases. The result? You have transformed yesterday’s pleasures into today’s delightful treasures.

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Auction Anecdote It may surprise some readers to know that January is usually one of the best sales of the year and that salerooms can usually look forward to a room full of bullish buyers looking to re-stock after Christmas.This was proved to be the case at Smiths first sale of the year on the 30th January.The prices were very strong throughout the sale with a huge amount of online interest and hardly an unsold lot in sight.

Top price of the day was paid for a Jaeger le Coultre Atmos clock – which is an amazing timepiece that runs on air itself or rather more technically it runs on very tiny changes of temperature in the atmosphere.

Initially invented in 1928 the idea was later improved and patented by Jaeger Le-Coultre who continue to make the clocks by hand today. Each clock takes one month to make with a further five weeks of testing and adjustment – the clocks are incredibly accurate and although initially said to run for ever, they now need cleaning every twenty years due to modern air born pollutants. This particular clock was just fifteen years old and in excellent condition – it also featured a moon phase indicator which was an additional attraction. The owners assured us it was in full working order and the clock was given a £500/£700 estimate.

There was a great deal of pre-sale interest in the clock indicated by email requests for condition reports and then a hoard of commission bids and telephone bids booked with the auctioneers by both private and trade buyers. On the day the clock soared way past all expectations and sold to a telephone bidder for £1750 which was an excellent result for all concerned.

Smiths forthcoming sales are on the 6th March & 17th April and feature a broad cross section of antiques and collectables – for further details and entry dates please see our advert, telephone 01531 821776 or try out our website on www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent

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Facing North

by Pippa Greenwood The problem I am asked about most frequently is that of what to do with a north-facing wall.

Everyone wants to know what you can plant up it but more importantly, what you can do to increase the chances of your chosen plant not just surviving but also thriving.

Getting the right plant for the spot is essential and I’ve listed some great north-facing wall climbers below. But first consider whether you need year round cover (and so something evergreen) or would accept a deciduous climber that will lose its leaves but keep a framework of stems, or if you could live with an herbaceous climber that will die back each year and return again in the spring.

If the wall is very shaded it may be worth reducing the shade if you can. Nearby wall-shrubs could be pruned back or overhanging trees crown lifted (the lower branches removed) or crown thinned (the crown’s density reduced).

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to the plant and make it more likely to thrive.

Consider growing more than one climber to increase the season of interest and so the amount of time that the wall looks good.

Flowering may be reduced if the site is gloomy and so to maximise your climber’s flower power make sure that you apply sulphate of potash as this will increase flowering potential. Follow the instructions on the pack, and generally try to apply it to the root area in late summer and then again in spring.

Make sure that the climber goes in at a good distance from the wall up which it is to grow. A minimum of about 45cm (18in) should mean that it can develop a good strong root system and this will help to keep it growing well.

Self-clinging climbers such as the climbing hydrangea or a variegated ivy can look great and help to provide at least part of the interest you’re after for your north-facing wall, but even these often need a bit of a helping hand to get them started – train the stems on to the wall and protect from wind until they get properly attached.

TOP PLANTS FOR NORTHFACING WALLS AND FENCES Akebia Quinata - Pretty pale green foliage with vanilla perfumed purple-brown flowers in late spring.

Berberidopsis Coralline - Prefers acidic soil, clusters of deep red flowers in early autumn.

Clematis - Many smaller flowered varieties such as white flowered, rampant C. montana do well.

Codonopsis Convolvulacea Pretty bell or saucer shaped violet coloured flowers in summer.

Humulus Lupulus (the hop) - The golden leafed ‘Aurea’ will perform quite well as long as the shade is not too intense or the site windy.

Hydrangea Anomela Petiolaris - A deciduous climber with broad creamy white flowerheads.

Lathyrus Latifolius - the everlasting pea. Small clusters of pinky purple flowers throughout the summer and in to early autumn Lonicera x Americana - Classic honeysuckle flowers in yellow flushed red and with a gorgeous perfume during the summer.

Lonicera x Tellamanniana - Bright yellowy orange honeysuckle flowers in late spring and summer.

Vitis Coignetiae - Renowned for its fabulous autumn colour.

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Commonwealth Day flag-raising ceremony at council offices On Monday, 9 March, Cllr Jane Horne will raise the Commonwealth flag at the Forest of Dean District Council’s offices so it can fly for the day as part of a celebration of Commonwealth Day. In total, 650 flags will be raised across 38 Commonwealth countries on the day, including the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The day is an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth’s organisations, which aim to improve the lives of its citizens.

Councillors, staff and members of the public are invited to join the event in Forest of Dean, which will take place at the flagpole outside the front of the council offices in Coleford. The Commonwealth Affirmation will be read out by the Chairman before the raising of the flag at 10am (the same time as all other participants throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).

Cllr Jane Horne, Chairman of the District Council said: “I am delighted to be a part of this celebration of Commonwealth Day and I would like to invite members of public to join our ceremony at the Council Offices.”

For more information about the ceremony contact Rebecca Hurcombe on 01594 812607 or email Rebecca.hurcombe@fdean.gov.uk To find out more about Commonwealth Day visit the website www.commonwealththeme.org

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Activities which support young people are being invited to apply for the latest round of funding from the Forest Youth Activities Fund.

Activities which support young people are being invited to apply for the latest round of funding from the Forest Youth Activities Fund.

The fund is designed to help provide activities in the Forest district that make a positive difference to young people.Young people will take a full part in deciding who is funded on behalf of Forest of Dean District Council and Gloucestershire County Council.

In this round of funding £7,400 is available with a further £50,000 later in the year.

In the first two rounds of funding, 20 projects received a share of £40,352 including Young Carers for group sessions for 11–16 year old carers, Ellwood FC for equipment, Creative Mindz to run art workshops and the Newent Chill Out Zone to overhaul its garden.

The funding is open to all young people living in the Forest of Dean district. Informal groups can apply for up to £500. Formal, constituted groups can apply for a maximum of £2,000 per application in this round but, depending upon demand and meeting the criteria, may not receive the full amount. This is to ensure that as many groups as possible can benefit from the funding.

Cllr Terry Hale, Cabinet Member for the Community at Forest of Dean District Council, said: “This funding is great because it is made to young people’s groups, by young people, on behalf of the District and County Councils.

“The young people who decide are particularly keen to receive applications for art based activities, although all activities will be considered for a grant. Applications are open to all young people aged 11 to 19 and up to 25 for young people with special needs. They must be written and signed by the young people involved.”

All applications must be received by 4pm on 15 March 2015, sent to Kate Wyatt, Community Engagement Team, FODDC, High Street, GL168HG. For more information visit www.fdean.gov.uk or contact the District Council’s Community Engagement Team on 01594 812636.

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LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES CINDERFORD

The A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band Tel: 01594 543707 www.drybrookband.co.uk Causeway Club Edge Hills Rd, Cinderford Tel: 01594 822039 Cinderford Band Ian Tomlins – Press Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Webmaster for the Cinderford Band Tel: 01452 723518 Cinderfordband03@aol.com www.cinderfordbrassband.co.uk Cinderford Health Walks Mondays, 10.20am from Foxes Bridge Centre,Thurday, 10.30am from E-Act Academy carpark Forest of DeanWalking for Health organises volunteer-led walks throughout the Forest of Dean, which aim to improve health and offer the chance to chat. Our walks are free and there is no need to book. Monday’s walk caters for all abilities, walking to Linear Park, with short and longer options up to an hour.Tea and coffee available afterwards.Thursday’s walk is about an hour, along forest tracks which can be muddy and some inclines. No refreshments available at the end of this walk. Call Kim 01594 562240 (re Mon) or Derek 01594 822174 (reThurs).

Clay Hill Potters Pottery Group in Newnham-On-Severn www.clayhillpotters.co.uk Dean Photographic Club Sheltered Housing Scheme,Worcester Road, Cinderford New Members Welcomed. All ages, abilities and photographic interests.Tel: 01594 824944 or 07796318395 Drybrook & District Ladies Choir Drybrook & District Ladies Choir practice every Wednesday in Drybrook Bandroom (7pm – 9pm) and welcome all ladies, or girls aged 16 or over, with an interest in music and the ability to sing in tune! 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 The Friendship Club The Friendship Club is a social club for the over 50s which meets fortnightly in the Armoury Hall in Newnham during the afternoon. Its chief function is to provide a venue for members to meet their friends for a chat and a cup of tea but there is usually also some entertainment which varies from fortnight to fortnight.Tel: 01594 516545 Lions Club Severn Dean Big Hyde Farm Hyde Lane, Newnham, GL14 1HQ Tel: 0845 833 5836 Miners Welfare Hall Wesley Rd, Cinderford Tel: 01594 823422 Mitcheldean Welcome Club Tel: 01594 543986 The Newnham Art Group Newnham Art Group meets every Tuesday in the Armoury Hall between 10.00 and 12.00 with the exception of short breaks at Christmas and Easter and a longer recess in the Summer. The group consists of amateur artists who simply want to take time out on a regular basis to draw and paint and exchange tips, advice and ideas.

There is no annual fee, members pay a small amount (currently £2 to cover room hire and refreshment costs each time they attend). Tel: 01594 516450 / 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 each month at 7.30pm in theW.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 Newnham Youth Club welcomes children from Year 7 and older and meets at the Armoury Hall on Monday evenings during term time between 7:00pm and 8:30pm.

The club is run by local volunteers and is seen as a benefit for both the young people of the village and for the wider community, providing a safe environment for the young people to meet, socialise and engage in fun activities. New children and volunteers are always welcome. Tel: 01594 516742 / 01594 516287 Soldiers & Sailors Club 1 Commercial St, Cinderford Tel: 01594 822142 Xerox Sports & Social Club Tel: 01594 846110 YMCA High St, Cinderford Tel: 01594 823388

LYDNEY The Royal British Legion Clubs 3 Hill St, Lydney, Tel: 01594 842444 Bream Rugby Social Club High St, Bream, Lydney Tel: 01594 562320 Parkend Working Men’s Club Lion Row, Parkend, Lydney Tel: 01594 562566

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SPORTS Lydney Cricket Club The Pavilion Recreation Ground, Swan Rd, Lydney Tel: 01594 842765 Lydney Town A.F.C Recreation Ground, Swan Rd, Lydney Tel: 01594 844523 Lydney Golf Club The Links, Mount Pleasant, Lydney Tel: 01594 842614 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 Bream Sports Club High St, Bream, Lydney, Tel: 01594 563094 Lydney Yacht Club The Old Shipyard House, Harbour Road, Lydney, GL15 4ER Tel: 01594 842573 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.

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What‘s on in March Natural Form/Urban Reality Art Exhibition Ongoing until Friday 20 March Taurus Crafts, Lydney, GL15 6BU Exhibition of lino and wood cut prints contrasting natural form with urban reality by Dani Lola and Lucinka Soucek.

Monmouth Womens Festival Friday 6 – Monday 16 March Monmouth,Trefynwy

Twelve years ago, a group of like-minded women who met as a book club, decided to launch a festival, around about International Women’s Day that would celebrate the achievement of women. Over the years the festival has welcomed artists, writers, musicians, comediennes, and eminent women such as Baroness Finlay or Rabbi Julia Neuberger.

We endeavor to provide events that appeal to the whole family, men, women and children. Each year we support a women’s charity; this year we are supporting Home Start.

You can find a list of events at www. monmouthwomensfestival.com/ events/ Comedy and Curry Night Friday 6 March, from 7pm Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4LA Featuring 3 of the best comedians from the UK comedy circuit that will have you laughing out loud in no time!

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Irish Raceday Saturday 7 March Chepstow Racecourse Join us for our brand new Irish Raceday. Our marquee will have live music from the fantastic Irish band, The Wild Murphy’s.We are selling a special £22 admission package in advance which includes entry into the Grandstand and Paddock enclosure, two pints and a racecard. All of this is in addition to top-class jump racing and a preview of the Cheltenham Festival before racing gets underway.

The preview will be hosted by Alan Alger from our race day sponsors Betway and will start at 12.30pm.

There will be a big screen next the Winning Line to enhance your viewing of the live racing action.

Meatloaf Tribute Night Friday 13 March, from 7pm Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4LA Andy Pryke pays tribute to rock legend Meatloaf. Andy is a huge Meatloaf fan and has put a lot of effort into making his tribute to this rock legend as authentic as possible. Please note that this is an over 18s seated event. Tickets: £15 per adult including a two course dinner. For more information call 03301 230 374.

Beer Festival, Mini Food Market and Roast Lamb Sat14 March, Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, GL15 6BU 11pm-4pm: The Taurus Crafts 2015 Beer Festival is a beer festival with a difference. Alongside a fantastic selection of real ales, delicious food and live music, there will be activities for children and a showcase of local food and drink at the mini market. Admission: free. 6pm-9pm: Following the Beer Festival - Native Breeds and McCrindles Cider will be serving stuffed roasted local lamb , veggies, sides, breads, pickles and sauces; and of course McCrindles Cider and Perry. As much as you can eat for £15.00 per person.

Drinks from the Cider and Perry Bar are sold separately. For more information call 01594 844841.

Intro to solo canoeing or kayaking Sat 14 or Sunday 15 March Way2go Adventures, 20 Forest Road, Milkwall, Coleford, GL16 7LB

Looking to try something new for 2015 then book an Intro to solo canoeing or kayaking weekend.

Come along and try one for free if you live in a GL post code area.

Booking and evidence of post code is required (e.g. utility bill showing address and post code).

Minimum age: 8. For more information call 01594 831746

Mother‘s Day Professional Photo for free Sunday 15 March, Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB The wonderful David Broadbent will be in Puzzlewood ready to capture this special day. Mothers with her children, aged up to 18, can have a free professional photograph taken inside the woods.

This will then be emailed for you to enjoy and treasure. Normal admission charges apply. Contact telephone: 01594 833187.

Free Entry to Puzzlewood Monday 16 March, Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB Form must be completed for free entry. Sorry - no dogs or pushchairs.

Contact telephone: 01594 833187.

Meet the potter - tours, demo & refreshments Monday 16 March, Hot Pot Pottery, Ross Road, Christchurch, Coleford, GL16 7NS A unique opportunity to meet the potter, have a tour of the pottery studio and gallery, see a demo of throwing and ask whatever questions you want - all over a cuppa and some biscuits. Please book your free place on 07974 983908 or email: info@hotpotpottery.co.uk.

Directions are on our website: www.hotpotpottery.co.uk Free Bike Hire Tuesday 17 March Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre, Cannop Valley, Near Coleford, GL16 7EH Free leisure bike hire as part of Tourism week. Contact telephone: 01594 860065.

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Free entry to Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure Tuesday 17 March, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB Free entry to celebrate Tourism Week. Telephone: 01594 834991.

Meet the Buyer Wednesday 18 March 2015, 11am-4pm, Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4LA As part of English andWelshTourism Week, we will be holding our first Meet the Buyer event for local food and drink producers atWhitemead Forest Park in Parkend.The event will give all of our food and drink producers the opportunity to showcase their products to buyers from local hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, coffee shops and attractions with coffee shops. It will give them the opportunity not only to source good, local food ® but also to promote it as part of the overallTourism offering.We welcome attendance from: Food and drink producers,Tourism businesses, Pubs, Restauants, shops and members of the public. Free entry. Contact telephone: 03301 230 374.

Free Nordic Walking Taster Thursday 19 March, Way2go Adventures, 20 Forest Road, Milkwall, Coleford, GL16 7LB

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Free Nordic Walking Taster throughout the day - Meet at Beechenhurst, 1st session at 9.15am. Booking is essential as poles are provided. Contact telephone: 01594 831746.

Free 9 Holes of Golf Friday 20 March, Forest of Dean Golf and Bowls Club, Lords Hill, Coleford, GL16 8BE Celebrate Tourism Week with a 9 free holes on the golf course at Forest of Dean Golf Club at Bells Hotel, Coleford. Offer open all day but tee times must be booked via the proshop on 01594 832583. Suitable golf attire is required for the course, including trousers and a collared shirt Jumble Sale Saturday 21st March 10am - noon Forest Sensory Services,Valley Road,Cinderford.

Admission 50p. Bric a brac, toys, ® ® ® clothes cake stall and refreshments ® ® Free Steam Day on the Railway Sun 22 March, Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET Celebrate Tourism Week with a free steam on our heritage railway.

For more information contact 01594 845840.

Heritage Diesel Railcar Days Sat 28 March, Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET Get a panoramic view of the Forest as you travel on board of a Diesel Multiple Unit. For more information call 01594 845840.

Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon Sunday 29 March, The Speech House Hotel, Coleford.

GL16 7EL fareh fareham enterprise centre, hackett way, suite 20, fareham suite 20, fareham ente This annual event is organised byThe ente suite 20, fareham ent suite 20, fareham ent Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of telep telephone : 01329 288822 / 827777 suite 20, fareham ent Dean and supported by the Forestrytelep telep Commission. Proceeds are used to telep telep support charities, both locally and nationally. For more information visit: www.forestofdean-halfmarathon.co.uk Easter Egg Hunt Monday 30 March - Monday 6 April, Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB Search the woods high and low, the Easter Bunnies have dropped eggs everywhere! Gather up the clues, collect your prize and at the same time enter our Easter Competition to win an Annual Pass for a family of 4 to Puzzlewood.

For more information call 01594 833187.

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