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Hot Potatoes By Jackie Brewster “Kathy, it’s wonderful of you and Geoff to organise this bonfire party.” Having dragged the last tray of jacket potatoes from the oven, Kathy had just turned to the kitchen counter to find her neighbour Dorothy standing directly in her way. “Geoff’s put so much work into preparing the fireworks,” Dorothy continued, unaware she had nearly been showered in steaming spuds. “That’s Geoff for you.” Kathy had been stuck in the kitchen for hours and had yet to admire her husband’s handiwork. “Safety first.” Dorothy was nice, but she was a talker, and though Kathy didn’t like to say it, a bit of a bore. Getting trapped with her in the kitchen while the party was going on outside was the last thing on Kathy’s wish-list. “I notice you’ve put a tub of margarine on the table,” Dorothy said. “Is there a non-dairy alternative for the intolerants?” “I’m sure there is,” Kathy said, keen to put the hot tray down. “Just mind out, Dorothy.” Outside she heard a firework going off, followed by cheers from the assembled friends and neighbours. Surely Geoff hadn’t started the fireworks without her? “It’s not for me,” Dorothy said without moving an inch, “I’m thinking of the 4
welfare of others.” The ‘others’ clearly didn’t include Kathy, whose hands weren’t enjoying the heat through the oven gloves. Another firework went off and Kathy realised that the chances of someone coming to rescue her were slim. “It sounds like they’ve started,” she said hopefully. “We should probably go outside.” Dorothy ignored the suggestion. “That reminds me of what I came in to tell you. Did you know that last year a sparkler singed my poncho?” “Really?” Kathy said. The tray was getting heavier. “It left a sooty mark on the fringe.” Dorothy took the deep breath which heralded the start of a protracted tale. “I’m sorry about that,” Kathy leapt in. “If you don’t mind I really need to put these potatoes down.” “It was one I crocheted myself,” Dorothy continued regardless, “and the wool shop was out of mocha four-ply, but luckily I was able to find a close match on the market. It was touch and go for a while…” “Was it?” Kathy’s wrists were wobbling. “Still, it all worked out well in the end.”
A rocket exploded above the house and the light fitting rattled. “I made matching mittens,” Dorothy added, “but I didn’t want to wear them this evening.” “No,” Kathy agreed. A staccato of explosions suggested that the firework display had reached its grand finale. “Don’t want to risk another sparkler incident,” Dorothy said. “Although, speaking of which…” “Quite,” Kathy interrupted, her arms beginning to give way. “Very wise, Dorothy.” “That’s exactly what Geoff said.” Dorothy noticed the potatoes, which were moments from cascading to the floor, and finally stepped to one side. “You really should put those down, dear.”
Kathy threw the tray on the counter with a crash, just as the last rocket exploded to the applause of the crowd outside. She had missed the entire fireworks display. Taking a deep breath, she asked, “What do you mean that’s exactly what Geoff said?” “When I told him about the sparkler,” Dorothy said. “He said ‘Very wise, Dorothy, you should go and tell Kathy all about it.’” Then she frowned. “And he asked me to fetch him another cold beer.” “Did he now?” Kathy said. The fridge door creaked softly behind her. She turned to see Geoff grinning sheepishly as he reached for a can. “She found you then?” he asked. And, once Dorothy had departed, the second firework display began.
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History THE HISTORY OF THE REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPY
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With celebrations to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the humble but striking poppy will once again be evident as a symbol of hope and remembrance. But what is its history? Over the four years that the Great War raged, the fields of Flanders in Belgium, that saw much of the bloody trench warfare, were decimated. Stumps were left in place of trees and the once lovely landscape turned into acres of bare earth, muddy craters and barbed wire. But like some miracle of life triumphing over death, out of this devastation grew hundreds of field poppies. Part of the papaver family (papaver rhoeas) and a wildflower that is as delicate as it is hardy, it is a plant that seeds best in fresh earth. The Flanders Poppy, as it came to be known, therefore thrived in the barrenness. Its poignancy was not lost on all those who saw it – its bright red colour echoed the bloodshed of all the lives lost and the fact it could grow in such devastation made it 8
the perfect symbol of hope for the future. Canadian WW1 soldier and poet John McCrae wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ about their significance in 1915. (Incredibly, this poem was rejected by The Spectator when it was first submitted.) But it was an American University Professor from Georgia, Moina Michael, who first set out to make wearing the poppy a symbol of honouring the war’s dead. After reading a copy of McCrae’s poem, she was so moved that she promptly went out to Wannamaker’s – a department store in New York – and bought all the artificial poppies they had. She then went about selling them as souvenirs of remembrance under the banner ‘keep the faith’. By the end of 1918, Moina was working with a designer to produce a poppy design that could become a national emblem. The initial drawing was of a poppy made up of all the colours of the Allied flags which was intertwined with the Statue of Liberty. The original design was abandoned but, due to Moina’s efforts, the National American Legion adopted the poppy as their symbol, agreeing to wear it on Armistice Day, 11th November. At this point, a French lady named Anna Guérin who was a member of the French Young Women’s Christian Association takes over the story. While attending an American Legion Convention in 1920, she was so taken with the idea of the poppy not only as a global symbol of remembrance but also as a way of raising funds, that she decided to start mass producing artificial poppies to sell as badges in France. The funds from the sale of these poppies would be used to help war widows and orphans. After they proved a success in France, Anna took them abroad, working with Moina Michael on distribution across the US. In England, she met Field Marshall Douglas Haig, who was also the first president of the
(Royal) British Legion, founded in 1921. Haig was sympathetic to her idea, knowing that there were many veterans suffering financial hardship. The first British Legion Poppy Day Appeal took place in 1921 with nine million poppies being sold. It raised over £100,000. The other allied countries soon followed suit. In 1922, Major John Howson opened the first UK poppy factory in London. Howson had received the Military Cross during the First World War and had subsequently set up The Disabled Society to help provide employment for disabled veterans. His initial staff were five disabled ex-soldiers. Today there are two poppy manufacturers in the UK – The Poppy Factory in Richmond (the original poppy factory that relocated) and The Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh. The Scottish poppy is slightly different to the English in that it has four petals instead of three and no leaf. Both are staffed by ex-servicemen and women and produce millions of poppies annually. The Poppy Factory also does free tours which are open to all and where you can purchase special poppy souvenirs, including china. Over the years, the paper poppy badge we all know so well has diversified and you can now buy silk and enamel versions as well as giant poppies to fix to your car. An initiative set up by the RBL also encourages communities to knit poppies for local fundraising and there is a knitting pattern on their website. Between July and November 2014, the moat at the Tower of London was filled with ceramic poppies in an art installation by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper entitled ‘Blood-swept Lands and Seas of Red’ to honour the centenary of the start of the Great War. They were a stunning sight and many thousands of visitors went to see them.
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Auction Anecdote Stamps are not my strong point and unsurprisingly Smiths of Newent Auctions employ a specialist stamp consultant to catalogue their twice-yearly stamp sales. Our recent October sale featured a large stamp selection which had taken our consultant many painstaking hours to sort through and catalogue. I don’t know if wishful thinking works but he had only just been saying that he had really hoped he would find an early Victorian stamp album and lo and behold he found a fantastic album in the bottom of the very last box he opened.
Monthly Sales of Antiques & Collectables 7th December Sale at 10am With Antique Toy Section also includes Jewellery, Silver, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Pictures & Collectables
The album contained a good selection of high-value stamps including a rare Victorian ‘£1 violet brown’ which in today’s prices would be worth around £120. It is intriguing to imagine what was posted at that time which warranted a £120 stamp and it is obvious to see why the higher value stamps are so much rarer than the lower values. The whole album was a treasure trove of interesting stamps including some sought after triangular stamps from the Cape of Good Hope and good examples of early Chinese stamps. These have shot up in value in recent years along with almost all Chinese antiques as the new wealthy classes spend their money buying back all their exports to the West. In fact, the Chinese prefer to buy their antiques from abroad since there are so many fakes in the home market – they feel a European provenance almost guarantees that the item is genuine. On the auction day, the album attracted two buyers in the room (one of whom was Chinese) and it sold for a pleasing £2,600. Smiths’ November 9th sale has a special section for jewellery and the December 7th sale has an antique toy theme. For further information please telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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Webbs child’s lawn mower Sold £100 Rare USA Tinplate Toy Sold £500
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Sweet Recipe Mincemeat Sponge Puddings With Christmas just around the corner there will be plenty of jars of rich and fruity mincemeat in the shops – perfect for adding to mini sponge puddings.
Ingredients:
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• Ready in 1hour 10 minutes
Thoroughly grease 4 x 175ml pudding basins with butter. Divide the mincemeat between the basins. Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas mark 5.
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Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Beat in the orange or lemon zest then gradually beat in the eggs, adding 1tbsp of the flour if the mixture starts to curdle. Fold in the rest of the flour with the milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
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Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a large roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basins.
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• 1 tbsp milk
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until risen and firm to the touch. Leave in the basins for 5 minutes then turn out onto serving plates. Serve with cream or custard, if liked.
Makes 4
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• 115g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 6 tbsp good quality mincemeat • 115g caster sugar • Zest of ½ orange or lemon • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 125g self-raising flour, sifted
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Spice up the sponge mixture by adding 2 tsp ground cinnamon and ½ tsp ground nutmeg instead of the orange or lemon zest and replace the caster sugar with light soft brown sugar, if liked.
Forest of Dean Chess Club members next to trophies awarded at their recent AGM at Mitcheldean Library.
SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR FOREST OF DEAN CHESS CLUB The Forest of Dean Chess Club recently held its AGM and reported its most successful season for many a year. The club, which meets at Mitcheldean Library on Monday evenings, finished in 4th place in Division Two of the North Gloucestershire Chess League, the highest position for several seasons. It was also successful in the National Minor Clubs Championship, winning the Plate award for the best performance by lower ranked teams. This season of successes was capped by the club’s team emerging as the clear winner of the Dave Nicholas Summer League, competed for by clubs from across North Gloucestershire. Trophies for the club’s internal tournaments were also presented, with Tony Norris winning both the coveted Portman Cup and the December Speed Chess award, being undefeated in both events. The July Speed Chess competition was won outright by Barry Whitelaw, with a maximum score.
information, contact Membership Secretary Ray Francis (07815 597714), email Chairman Clint Mann (clintmann@btinternet.com) or just turn up at Mitcheldean Library (from 7pm every Monday evening excluding Bank Holidays). It’s your move!
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NOV EVENTS BONFIRE NIGHT & FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 3 Nov, 6pm, Hillside Brewery, Holly Bush Farm, Longhope, GL17 0NG Tickets: £15 per car. Booking recommended via https://www. hillsidebrewery.com/product/ bonfire-night/ No tickets will be sold on the door. ROSS LIONS BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY 3 Nov, gates open 6pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks, 7.30pm, Ross-on-Wye Rowing Club Adults £6, Children £4, Family £5. TALK & SLIDESHOW ABOUT BUMBLEBEES 4 November, 2pm, Yorkley Community Centre, Bailey Hill, GL15 4RS The Bumblebee Conservation Trust: 'Gardening for bumblebees and other pollinators'. £2.50 on the door or £2 in advance; email vlasta_rhea@yahoo.co.uk. Refreshments available. SEVERN BORE 6 - 9, 24 & 25 November, Various times, Minsterworth Use one of the car parks (do not park along Church Lane). www.severn-bore.co.uk CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE 10 Nov, 11am - 4pm, The Latchen Rooms, Longhope, GL17 0QA Variety of stalls, hot food, drinks & cake. Raffle. Free entry. 01452 830781 CHRISTMAS JUMBLE SALE 24 November, 1pm, The Lea Village Hall, HR9 7JY Includes Christmas gift stall, homemade cakes and teas. In aid of HELP FOR CATS. ROSS CHRISTMAS FAYRE 25 Nov, 11am - 5pm, High Street
& St Marys Street, Ross-on-Wye The Ross Town Band will be playing. Christmas Lights switchon at 4pm at the Market House.
UPCOMING EVENTS THE FADDLE FAIR 1 Dec, 1 - 6pm, St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AR 25+ stalls selling handmade goods, arts & crafts, local produce and more. Street food, children's entertainment and live music.
REGULAR EVENTS ACTIVE BALANCE CLASSES Mondays, 10.30am - 11.30am, Goode Courte, Lydney, GL15 5JP £3/ session. Healthy Lifestyles Team: 01594 812399 ACTIVE BALANCE & FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES Fridays, Newent Memorial Hall Falls Prevention: 1pm - 2pm. For those with early Dementia; call the Exercise Referral Team: 01594 812399. Active Balance: 2pm - 3pm. £3/class. Sarah Davies: 07914 538616. COFFEE & CHAT Mondays, 11am - 12.30pm, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, GL15 5AT. Tel. 01594 845704 COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER Tuesdays, 3pm - 5pm, Sixteen Community Café, 16 Bank St, Coleford, GL16 8BA Food, fun & friendliness. Hot meal & good company. Transport can be arranged: Kate 01594 822073, bestbutties@FVAF.org.uk. COMMUNITY LITTER PICK Fridays, 10.30am, Meet at Coleford Drop In, The Main Place, Old Station Way, GL16 8RH. Tel. 01594 834436
DEAN HERITAGE CENTRE Every day, 10am - 5pm, Last entry: 4pm, Camp Mill, Soudley, GL14 2UB Galleries, outdoor attractions, trails & woodland playground. Tel. 01594 822170 FREE HEARING-AID CLINICS 1st Tues/month, 2pm 4.30pm, Coleford Main Place, Old Station Way, GL16 8RH Hearing-aid clinics for NHS hearing aid wearers. Call local deaf charity GDA for appointment: 01452 372999. FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meet one Thurs/month, 10.30am - 12pm, in a safe, quiet location in Coleford. A chance for female survivors of rape, sexual assault & abuse to meet informally. 01452 305421, info@glosrasac.org.uk. GENTLE COUNTRY WALKS 3rd Thurs/month, 10.30am, Orchard Trust Smallholding, Upper Stowfield, GL17 9PD Gentle exercise. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Fully accessible, plenty of benches. Phil or George: 01594 861359, learningcentre@ orchard-trust.org.uk. KNIT & NATTER Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm, Mad Dog Designs at Taurus Crafts, Lydney Knitting or any other craft that can be transported easily! enquire@tauruscrafts.co.uk MEMORY CAFÉ Thursdays, 2 - 4pm, Café 31, Market St, Cinderford, GL14 2RT Dementia-friendly activities & events. For people living with dementia or anyone who has memory difficulties, carers, family members and friends. Tel. 01594 822599
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Events cont'd... MEND AND REPAIR CAFÉ 2nd Sat/month, 11am - 1.30pm, Community Centre, Yorkley, GL15 4RS No need to throw away your broken items. Bring them to the skilled repairers – furniture, toys, tools, electronics, household appliances, clothing, textiles and more. Repairs are free (some charges for parts), donations welcome. 01594 562396 PERRYGROVE RAILWAY Open every weekend all year round & daily during local
school holidays, Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure, Perrygrove Rd, Coleford, GL16 8QB. 01594 834991 or www.perrygrove.co.uk SPACE TO DANCE Fridays, 1.30pm - 3pm, Yorkley Community Centre Dance in a safe space to whatever music you like/BYO. £3 or whatever you can afford. Vlasta 01594 564654/Richard 07946 295009 or 01594 837874.
the Clock Tower in Coleford; Saturdays, 10am - 12pm, Mushet Walk, near the Co-op. Home-baked cakes & pastries, home-produced preserves & honey, handmade crafts, homegrown seasonal fruit, vegetables & plants. ST. BRIAVELS FARMERS MARKET 1st Sat/month, 9.30am - 1pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels Produce, patisserie, fish, pies, etc.
LOCAL MARKETS COLEFORD COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9.30am - 12pm, beside
NEW OPENING HOURS FOR GORSLEY POST OFFICE Following an evaluation of the trade since the opening of the shop and PO, the decision has been made to reduce the hours the Post Office counter will be open (the opening hours of the shop itself remain the same). The Post Office services will now be available from 10.30am - 4.00pm Mon-Fri and 9.00am - 12.30pm Sat.
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Bilbo’s Hydrotherapy & Pet Spa: For friends with hairy feet!
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NOT JUST DAYCARE… PLAYCARE! Bilbo's Pet Spa is open five days a week for all-day play. Whether your dog is a shy wallflower, a social butterfly or a ball playing fiend, they will be comfortable and have a great time at Bilbo’s. It's an exciting “Home away from Home” that your dog will absolutely love!
ACCELERATE RECOVERY, FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE Has your dog had orthopaedic surgery, got arthritis, a spinal problem or a limp caused by a tendon and ligament injury? Or does your dog need to lose some weight and improve their fitness or simply burn off excess energy? For any of the above, contact us about swimming and or water treadmill sessions.
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LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES WALKING FOR HEALTH 16 free, regular walks (from 10 mins - 1h). No need to book. For all abilities; chance for refreshments & chat. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ forest-dean-walking-for-health or 01594 727014.
BREAM BREAM FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Mondays, 2pm - 4pm, Bream Community Centre Lonely & in need of friendship? Meet like-minded people. Tea & biscuits, Bingo, table top sales, mature Isometrics & monthly trips out. Mrs Selway 01594 564443. BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY 2nd Tues/month, 7.30pm, West Dean Centre Indoor meetings & summer garden trips. Jennifer Lang: 01594 719314. BREAM SILVER BAND/ TRAINING BAND Rehearses Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Bandroom, Sun Tump Secretary 01594 564382, Training Band 01594 860181. www.breamband.com BREAM RUGBY SOCIAL CLUB Tel: 01594 562320 BREAM SPORTS CLUB Tel: 01594 563094 FOREST OF DEAN MALE VOICE CHOIR Practices Monday & Friday evenings, West Dean Centre No auditions, free taster sessions. The choir raises money 26
for various charitable causes. Jan Hart 01594 542671. PARKINSON’S GROUP 1st Wed/month, 2pm 3.30pm, West Dean Centre Information, friendship & support for people with Parkinson's, their families & carers. Regular events & social activities. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk.
BROADWELL FIBRO & CHRONIC PAIN WARRIORS Last Wed/month, 11am 1pm, Forest of Dean Salvation Army, 43 North Rd, GL16 7BX Peer-led support group for anyone with Fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Refreshments provided. Emma: ffcpw1@ gmail.com, 07432 069617. MAHJONG Every Wed, 7-10pm, Church Hall, Church of Good Shepherd, Broadwell, Coleford Already play or want to learn this fascinating & challenging Chinese game? Jean Martell 01594 564359 / 07775 754147, artmerl@btinternet.com
CINDERFORD BLIPS Fortnightly Mondays, 10am - 12pm, Crawshay Place For blind & partially sighted people. Gentle armchair exercises, quizzes, card games & the occasional meal. Transport provided (£5) wherever you live in the Forest. Helen Nash: 01594 543890. CAUSEWAY CLUB Edge Hills Rd. Tel: 01594 822039
CINDERFORD BAND Ian Tomlins: 01452 723518, Cinderfordband03@aol.com. www.cinderfordbrassband.co.uk CINDERFORD BOWLING CLUB Steam Mills Recreation Ground, Gl14 3JD. Tel: 01594 542004 FOUND IN THE FOREST YOUTH THEATRE Sundays, 12 - 1.30pm (ages 7-10), 2 - 3.30pm (ages 11-16), Artspace Fun, practical drama group for ages 7-16. Each term ends with a performance. Jamie@actorworkshop.co.uk or 07712 481991. HANOVER COURT ACTIVITIES Hanover Court, GL14 2LQ Tues, 3-4pm: Songs of Praise; Wed, 10.30 - 11.30am: Tai Chi £3; Wed, 3-4pm: Quiet Corner Book Reading - £3; Thurs, 11am-12pm: Exercises with Sue; Last Fri/month, 3-5pm: Social Musical Afternoon - £4. Celia Large: 01594 824276. MINERS WELFARE HALL Wesley Rd. Tel: 07551 032480 SOLDIERS & SAILORS CLUB 1 Commercial St. T: 01594 822142 YMCA Tel: 01594 823388
COALWAY COALWAY VOICES Mondays, 7.15 - 9pm, Coalway Methodist Chuch (Pisgah). For ladies or girls aged 16 or over. RUTH MACDONALD: 01594 833164 or JANET KEAR: 01594 833722. COALWAY LADIES GROUP 2nd Wed/month, 7pm, Pisgah Hall, Old Rd, GL16 7JT Varied programme of speakers. For ladies, 16+.
Anne: 01594 834402.
COLEFORD ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY SINGING FOR THE BRAIN 1st & 3rd Mon/month, 11am - 12.30pm, The Main Place, Old Station Way Jane or Rachel: 01452 525222 or the Drop In: 01594 834436. ANGUS BUCHANAN V.C. OVER 50S WALKING FOOTBALL Sundays, 3pm, The Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Rd, GL16 8DS Male & female players welcome. Facebook: Angus Buchanan Rec Walking Football
The Main Place, Coleford Are you someone living with or supporting someone with cancer? We offer practical & emotional support and a wide range of activities - all free of charge. Contact: Cheltenham@ maggiescentres.org ST JOHN'S PLAYGROUP Tel: 07563664197
DRYBROOK THE A. W. PARKER BAND Tel: 01594 543707 www.drybrookband.co.uk
COLEFORD BOWLS CLUB The Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Rd, GL16 8DS Tel: 01594 839417
DRYBROOK & DISTRICT LADIES CHOIR Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Drybrook Bandroom For ladies & girls (16 +) with the ability to sing in tune. Tel: 01594 542414. www.ddlc.org.uk
COLEFORD CHESS CLUB Every Tues, 5pm - 7pm, The Main Place, Coleford Library Free 'just for fun' club. Novices to experienced league players. Relaxed & non-competitive.
DRYBROOK & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Hawthorns Rd, GL17 9BX For boys & men who enjoy singing. Tel: 01594 836400
COLEFORD HARD OF HEARING CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon/month, 10am - 12pm, St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash Ample parking. Useful information, help & fun for those with hearing impairment. 4 special events/year. Volunteers welcome. Elaine: 07971 303958.
DRYBROOK MEMORIAL HALL & SOCIAL CLUB Tel: 01594 543794
COLEFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB 17 Cinder Hill, GL16 8HJ For all ages, abilities & photographic interests. Tel: 01594 839118. MAGGIE'S SUPPORT GROUP 1st & 3rd Tues/month,
FOREST SINGERS Mondays, 7.30pm - 9.15pm, Hawthorns Rd, GL17 9BX Choir for all ages & abilities. No need to be able to read music. Anita: 07565 909492. MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Mondays & Fridays, 7-10pm (except Xmas & Easter), Parish Room, United Reformed Church, GL17 9JE Facilities include test tracks in N, OO & O gauges, areas for browsing the library collection or constructing models & kits.
Free tea/coffee. Membership fee. www.fodmrc.co.uk.
FORTHHAMPTON FORTHHAMPTON WI Home-cooked lunches, coffees & teas in the Village Hall. Contact: Diana Carter 01452 780 571/ Pauline Coleman 01684 297 276.
LYDNEY DEAN FOREST RAILWAY SOCIETY Open daily (except Xmas & Boxing Day), Norchard Railway Station, Nr Lydney Volunteers wanted in all departments. See website/ Facebook, pop into the Railway Station shop or contact volunteering@ deanforestrailway.co.uk/ 01594 845840. DEAN WRITERS CIRCLE 1st Wed/month, 7.30pm, Lydney Library (downstairs) 3rd Wed/month, 7.30pm, The Fountain Inn, Parkend Bring a piece of writing or a poem to read to the group. Writing exercises, competitions and study sessions. Membership: £15/yr; small charge for visitors. Felicity Edwards 07447 977424. FOREST TREBLEMAKERS (formerly known as Forest of Dean Singing Club)
Mondays (term time), 7.30 9.30pm, Lydney Cricket Club New name and venue but same warm welcome! No auditions, no need to read music or sing on your own; wide range of abilities, ages and musical styles. Theresa.hucks@yahoo.co.uk or Facebook.
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demonstrators create stunning floral displays. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Jackie: 01594 860578.
FOREST OF DEAN CAMERA CLUB Mondays, 7.30pm (opens from 7pm), Viney St within Sports & Social Club, Viney Hill, nr Lydney Talks, advice, Q & A sessions & competitions. www. forestofdeancameraclub.co.uk
LYDNEY TENNIS CLUB Hams Rd. 4 floodlit courts. Coaching for all ages. Cath Hutchinson: 01594 562951. www.lydneytennisclub.net
FOREST OF DEAN SEA CADETS Parade Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 - 9.15pm. Ages 10-18. Rowing, kayaking, canoeing, D of E, life skills. forestofdeanscc@ btinternet.com; www.seacadets.org/forestofdean. FOREST OF DEAN U3A 3rd Thurs/month, 1.45pm, Lydney Town Hall 30 activities/month for the over 50s. Annual membership fee: £10. www.u3asites.org.uk/ forest-of-dean LYDNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE Naas Lane, GL15 5AT Accessible & dementia-friendly building with 3 rooms & hall to hire; Wi-Fi available. Various classes available. 01594845704 / 07504565153 or lydneycommunitycentre@ outlook.com. www. lydneycommunitycentre.co.uk LYDNEY & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION We are twinned with Brehal (Normandy). Social events & exchange visits. Learn & enjoy all things French. www.lydneytwinning.org.uk
LYDNEY & SEVERNSIDE FLOWER CLUB 2nd Mon/month; 6.30pm for 7.15pm start, Lydney Town Hall Watch professional 28
LYDNEY TRAINING BAND Mondays, 6.30 -7.30pm, Bandroom, Swan Rd, GL15 5RU For all ages. Training given. £1/week for tuition & instrument. Kerry Ford: 01594 530886. Senior Band - Fridays, 7.30- 9.30pm. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUBS 3 Hill St. Tel: 01594 842444 PARKEND WORKING MEN’S CLUB Lion Row, Parkend, GL15 4JZ Tel: 01594 562566 SPORTS CLUBS IN LYDNEY LYDNEY BOWLING CLUB Bathurst Park. T: 01594 842962 LYDNEY CRICKET CLUB The Pavilion Recreation Ground, Swan Rd. Tel: 01594 842765 LYDNEY GOLF CLUB Naas Lane, GL15 4ES Tel: 01594 842775 LYDNEY TOWN A.F.C Recreation Ground, Swan Rd Tel: 01594 844523 LYDNEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Regents Holme, Regent St Tel: 01594 842479 VINEY ST. SWITHINS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Recreation Ground, Viney Hill Tel: 01594 510658
LYDNEY YACHT CLUB The Old Shipyard House, Harbour Rd, GL15 4ER Tel: 01594 842573
MITCHELDEAN FOREST OF DEAN CHESS CLUB Mondays (except Public Holidays), 7 - 9.30pm, Mitcheldean Library Competes in Division 2 of North Glos Chess League; internal tournaments. Training sessions, simultaneous displays & social matches. Ray Francis: 07815597714. www.fodcc.org.uk FOREST OF D. MOTORCYCLE CLUB At least 1x/month on a Tues, 12 Vantage Point Business Village Family-oriented. From Vintage to Modern, from Club Rallies to the Isle of Man TT. Mike (Spike) Hook: 07815571350 or spikehook@3rossroad. freeserve.co.uk.
FOREST OF DEAN RADIOCONTROLLED CAR CLUB Tuesdays, 6.30 - 10pm; Sundays 11am - 3pm (open pay & play session), Unit F, Building 3, Northern Way, Vantage Point Business Village, GL17 0SF Racing 1/10th and 1/12th electric rc cars. Mark Raddenbury: 07468 412624, mark@raddenbury.com. www.forestraceway.co.uk MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB 2nd Thurs/month, 8pm, The White Horse
NEWENT NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm start & Fridays, 7.15pm start, Sixth Form Centre, Newent Community School Duplicate bridge; host on
Fridays, so no partner needed. www.bridgewebs.com/newent NEWENT & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB Tuesdays, 7.45pm start (ends 10pm), Newent Library £2 fee. tonycook01@gmail.com or www.newentdcc.com. NEWENT WALKING GROUP Meets 2x/month on a Sun Informal full or half day walks, 4 - 10 miles, often with picnic or pub break. Alison Jones: 01531 820151.
NEWNHAM CLAY HILL POTTERS www.clayhillpotters.co.uk THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Fortnightly, Armoury Hall Social club for over 50s. Meet friends & chat over a cuppa. Tel: 01594 516545 LIONS CLUB OF SEVERN DEAN 1st Mon/month, The Club, Newnham We raise money for local good causes/people in need. We are looking for new members who can devote some spare time to our activities. Hugh Gray-Wallis (Secretary): 0845 833 5836 NEWNHAM ART GROUP Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm (Xmas, Easter & Summer break), Armoury Hall Amateur artists who draw, paint & exchange tips, advice & ideas. £2 for room & refreshments. 01594 516450 or 01594 516007. NEWNHAM CLUB Social & sports club. Activities incl. skittles, darts, snooker & pool. Garden with BBQ & sports tv area. Bar & large function room. Tel: 01594 516379
NEWNHAM GARDEN CLUB 3rd Mon/month, 7.30pm, Armoury Hall Varied programme; talks from specialists & professionals; summer trips to gardens; themed evenings & Xmas Party. Indoor meetings incl. bring & buy plant stalls, raffles, competitions and refreshments. Tel: 01594 516165 NEWNHAM PLAYERS New members for all aspects of drama welcome. www. newnhamonsevern.co.uk
PILLOWELL PILLOWELL LADIES WEDNESDAY GROUP (YORKLEY) 3rd Wed/month, 7.30pm, Pillowell Methodist Chapel Interesting speakers, demonstrations and outings. Come along and bring a friend. Judith Brown: 01594 562131 PILLOWELL SINGERS Wednedays, 7 - 8.30pm, Pillowell Methodist Church For ladies. Tel. 01594 562 485
RUSPIDGE RUSPIDGE GARDENING CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start, Ruspidge Memorial Hall, GL14 3AE Talks from horticultural
professionals & amateur gardeners. Refreshments, raffle, plant sales, summer trips. Chair: 01594 781 449, Secretary: ruspidgemh@talktalk.net www.ruspidgegardeningclub.net
WOOLASTON THE SPRINGFIELD SINGERS Tuesdays, 7.45pm - 9.30pm, Woolaston Primary School £15/month. Secretary Judith James 01594 840750 / Chairman Maureen Howard 01594 719636.www. thespringfieldsingers.co.uk WOOLASTON MEMORY GROUP Thurs afternoons, Woolaston Memorial Hall. Helps you remember the good old days, teaches you ways to share experiences. Carers welcome. Liz: 01291 620306. WOOLASTON SILVER STEPS ACTIVE BALANCE GROUP Mondays from 10.30am, Woolaston Memorial Hall, Swains Field, GL15 6SU ‘Drop in' class, referral not needed. Promotes strength, balance, flexibility & mobility. For those who are concerned about falling or want to be more active. £3/session. Gary: 01594 812399.
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. Page 29
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