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Dark and scary times... Hello, and welcome to the October issue of your local community magazine. I love autumn! All the beautiful colours and falling leaves are a pretty sight to see, however, with the clocks changing at the end of the month (28th Oct), I’m not looking forward to getting up and coming home in the dark! October sees the return of Halloween, so I need to get my act together and get some ideas for carving shapes into pumpkins, and I better make sure I stock up on sweets for all the children that will come knocking on the door saying those infamous words “trick or treat”. I wonder what would happen if I said trick… I don't think I want to find out! Shortly after Halloween, we, of course, have Bonfire Night and what seems to be a neverending stream of fireworks going off every night. Here's a reminder that if you have pets
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The Nervous Goldfish By Jackie Brewster “Are you Joan?” A breathless young man in a cagoule approached with a small dog in tow. “Yes.” Joan, about to walk into the dentists, was caught off guard.
What sort of person, she wondered, called their dog Joan?
“I’ve found your dog.” He thrust the lead into her hand, before sprinting off down the path.
She was running late for her check-up. Should she take the dog in with her? They’d started charging people for late arrivals; she’d thought this was a good idea but never thought she would be one of the offenders.
“Thank you,” she called automatically, even though she didn’t own a dog. Joan looked at the dog, who looked up at Joan. She guessed it was some sort of chihuahua. It was not a pretty dog. Its teeth couldn’t make up their mind which direction to point in, and its fur stuck out as though it had built up a considerable amount of static electricity. Joan could sympathise, she had exactly the same trouble with her own hair. “You’re an ugly little thing, aren’t you?” she said, but not unkindly. The dog gave a bored whine as though it was sick to death of hearing about it. “Let’s have a look to see who you really belong to.” Joan crouched to examine the copper disc attached to the dog’s collar. The dog dutifully waited.
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What was the dentist’s policy on dogs she wondered? She knew he was an animal lover. The last time she visited for a particularly harrowing scale and polish, he’d told her he had lots of pets and he liked to name them after his patients. Joan studied canine Joan who yawned idly, all her wonky teeth on display. Was this the dentist’s dog? It’s true she’d always regretted not getting dental braces as a girl, but surely it was unkind to name this scruffy dog after her? “Come on Joan,” she said firmly, “I’m taking you back to where you belong.”
The name tag had just one word engraved on it – ‘Joan’.
The dog trotted cheerfully after her, showing neither familiarity nor fear as they marched through the door into the dentist’s reception area.
“It seems we’ve got something in common,” Joan said, stroking Joan behind the ears.
“You’re cutting it fine,” Melissa, the receptionist, said sternly, “I was about to mark you as late.”
“That would be a bit rich, considering.” Joan summoned all her righteous indignation. “And I don’t appreciate people making fun of my teeth.” Melissa looked genuinely confused. “I wasn’t aware I was,” she answered. Joan was on the warpath. “Why, then, has the dentist named a pet after me?” Melissa blushed. “If it’s any consolation,” she said soothingly, “we’re all very fond of Joan the goldfish.” “Goldfish?” Joan stuttered. “In the waiting room aquarium,” Melissa said sweetly. “He called her after you, because, like you, she’s a bit nervous.” “Everyone’s nervous at the dentist’s!” Joan said indignantly. “Then who does this Joan belong to?”
Melissa leaned across the counter and frowned at Joan the dog, who was chewing her lead. “I’m going to hazard a guess,” Melissa said, “I bet she belongs to the gentleman over there.” She nodded towards a welldressed man with his back to them leafing through a copy of ‘Hello’ magazine. “I said he couldn’t bring his dog in, so he tied her up outside.” Joan went pale. “Do you know him?” Melissa asked. “He’s my hairdresser.” Joan ran a hand through her nest of hair. “How flattering,” Melissa flicked her silken hair and smiled, “to have so many pets named after you.”
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Autumnal Delights We all love autumn for the vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow that come with it. It’s the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. The flame-coloured foliage of a Virginia creeper or Sweet Gum trees with their brilliant orange and scarlet leaves are particular delights of the season, however, the weather is turning towards being wet, windy and cloudy so make the most of fine spells and sunny days by working in your garden. Watch out for early frosts and protect your plants if necessary. Now is the best time for planting most herbaceous perennials, digging over the ground and clearing away leaves and fading annuals. It’s also a great time to multiply your plant stock so divide perennials in order to reinvigorate and restore their beauty. Only cut back faded growth if it looks unsightly. If it doesn't, leave it to give the plants some winter protection. Keep hoeing seedling weeds so they don’t run riot next summer. Now is the time to get your trees and plants in shape but avoid being heavy-handed! To guarantee colour, plan your best-ever bulb show. Bulbs are some of the easiest and most reliable plants you can buy so fill your garden with colour and scent. Remember to plan your garden and carefully choose bulbs and plants suited for each area (shade, full sun, dry soil, moist soil). Pick bulbs that encourage wildlife. Plant of the month: Staghorn sumac provides dramatic autumn foliage. Tip: Only use clean, sharp tools to stop any diseases from transferring between plants. - Catherine Williams, The Garden Lady 6
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FORAGING IN THE FOREST OF DEAN Autumn is a great time for food and drink in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley so why not go for a forage in the forest or fields where bountiful food sources are abundant with mushrooms, nuts and berries. Take the tasty fresh produce home to cook it, but beware - knowing what is safe to eat is essential for foraging trips. For example, the Honeysuckle flower may taste of honey, but the Honeysuckle seeds are poisonous. To help a novice forager Yvette Farrell at Harts Barn Cookery School offers eight tips: 1. Only go with an approved Forager If you decide to forage with an expert, check their credentials to avoid getting the wrong advice. Check the Tourism Association website for accredited foragers and regular events and classes throughout the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. 2. Don’t look for specific things Foraging is all about discovering what there is to eat rather than going to look for it. Go out into the woods and fields with an open mind as well as a big basket. 3. Know your land It may seem obvious but make sure you know the land you are foraging on is open to the public. Or ask permission of the landowner – maybe offer to share your finds with them. 4. Avoid roadsides Although easy to get to, hedgerows and verges next to roads have a greater risk of pollution and contamination from vehicles and other road users, so don’t risk it. You should also avoid foraging on known dog walking routes for similar reasons. 5. Pick what you need When you have found what you are looking for, don’t over pick. Take what you need and allow the food source to remain sustainable.
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If you pick seeds from a hedgerow then scatter a few to help the plants thrive. Don’t forget that wildlife also relies on the food you are foraging, so be nice and share. 6. Foraging is seasonal Don’t expect your food sources to be available all year round. Much of the produce we forage is seasonal but that means you can create different recipes throughout the year from different trips. The Forest of Dean has an abundance of wild garlic in the spring, and sweet blackberries in the autumn, but you can find nettles to cook with all year round. 7. Forage at home Your garden may be a larder full of edible wild plants and flowers. Ground Elder, the bane of many a gardener, can be used in cooking while nettles make tasty teas and soups. Remember a weed is simply a plant in the wrong place. 8. Cook what you collect Once you have gathered your foraged food, make sure you cook with it don’t let it go to waste. Where to try or learn foraging Try foraging as a family at the Forest Showcase Food Festival this October. Hire a local forager for a walk through Speech House woods, where you and your children will learn how to identify and gather a range of wild foods including spices, seeds, nuts, berries fruit and more - turning what grows in your garden and in the wild into store cupboard ingredients. For more information, local foraging trips and courses see www.wyedeantourism.co.uk Page 13
Volunteers needed to listen out for owls
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is looking for volunteers to participate in a national study of Tawny Owls and their calling behaviour. The study is needed because Tawny Owl populations are thought to be in decline and BTO researchers wish to understand more about the impacts of urbanisation and light pollution on their populations. Anyone can participate, and volunteers are asked to listen out for calling Tawny Owls from their garden, a local park or piece of woodland. In fact, you can listen from pretty much anywhere you like for 20 minutes one evening a week, from October 2018 until 31st March 2019. You don’t have to commit to listening every week, but you’ll be providing valuable data by recording for as many weeks as you can. The first thing to do is to decide on a location and register online at www.bto.org/owls or email gbw@bto.org for more information.
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BEAUTIFUL BULBS By Pippa Greenwood
Visit your local garden centre now and you should see a good array of bulbs for sale, plus all the other things you need. Special bulb bowls are a good buy and are available in just about every colour imaginable. They’re rather like huge soup bowls but in plastic or china. Unlike standard pots, they have no drainage holes, which is better for your furniture! You can use normal flower pots, but do make sure you put a fully waterproof container or saucer beneath each pot – or watering will prove messy later on. You can use standard multi-purpose compost for indoor bulb displays, but better still buy yourself some bulb fibre or special compost formulated for indoor bulb planting. It’s more expensive than multi-purpose compost but performs better in bulb bowls or other containers without drainage.
Ornaments on your windowsills and shelves are pretty enough, but why not make your house all the more special this winter with some bowls of bulbs that are really brimful of colour, perhaps with gorgeous perfume too? You can buy ready-planted bowls of bulbs later in the year, but act now and you could soon have a stunning display at a fraction of the price. The best bulbs are those described as ‘prepared’, which basically means they have been put through a carefully planned sequence of conditions to ensure that they flower well, reliably and uniformly indoors. Prepared bulbs are often a bit pricier but are still great value. You can also use standard bulbs but the results may be unpredictable. I like to use some prepared hyacinths but just cannot help creating more bowls of non-prepared bulbs too. 16
Hyacinths for forcing are available in just about every shade imaginable – red, pink, white, cream, yellow and blue. It is best to use a single colour in any one container as there is often some variation in flowering times between the colours, and ideally, you want all the flowers out simultaneously. Specially prepared crocus, paperwhite narcissus and some other daffodil types are also available. If you want to make some seriously low-cost bowls, then do as I do and buy a large bag of inexpensive dwarf narcissus, such as the cheerful, often multi-headed ‘Tete-a-Tete’. They work very well, as do crocuses. Fill your bowl about one-third full of compost for larger bulbs to one-half full for smaller bulbs. Firm the compost gently, but don’t compact it or the roots of the bulbs will not penetrate it well and you’ll end up with bulbs popping out of the top of the bowl. Position the bulbs pointed end
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There’s a Bomb in Your Car… Would you hold your arm 5cm over an explosive device, knowing that if it went off it would probably break your arm in several places? Thought not. Yet this is done daily by drivers who hold the steering wheel at ‘11 o’clock’ with just their right arm. 1992 was when UK cars started to be fitted with steering-wheel airbags. It’s now universal on all volume manufacture models, so most people now drive a car that, when it detects an impact at as little as 16mph, will eject an airbag at up to 200mph! And an ‘11 o’clock’ positioned arm is right in the blast zone. Two stories: One factual, from my first-hand research, and another, possibly hearsay, but
based on the above has some credence. Story 1 has been confirmed by paramedics attending car accidents where the airbag has deployed, and the driver’s arm was over the steering wheel on impact. In one instance the airbag threw the driver’s arm into the roof, breaking it in several places. On another occasion, the driver’s arm was dislocated from their shoulder socket. Story 2: A driver was involved in a low-speed crash – that they should have walked away from – and the airbag deployed. They had their hand over the steering wheel and a large watch on their wrist. Their arm and watch impacted with their forehead, causing a brain injury. The accepted best practice for steering is two hands on the wheel, positioned at either ‘quarterto-three’ or ‘ten-to-two’. This offers the best in car control and keeps your arms away from that bomb under the steering wheel… Makes you think doesn’t it?
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Auction Anecdote Smiths had just closed the doors for entries to their antiques and collectors sale on the 31st of August when they took a call from an elderly lady in Ledbury who wished to enter an antique Chinese plate into the sale. The August sale had a special section for oriental items so it was obvious that the plate (which sounded interesting) could not be left until a later date. Luckily, Ledbury is not far from Newent and the plate was duly collected and found to be an early Chinese celadon dish with attractive incised floral decoration. Unfortunately, the oriental section had just been valued and catalogued the previous day by Smiths’ Oriental Consultant and so a favour needed to be called in to get the plate properly catalogued. It turned out the price for this favour was a drink in the consultant’s local pub and so an early evening meeting was arranged and a pint of beer seemed to do the trick nicely. The dish was valued (carefully) on the pub table and our consultant decided it was a very nice example of a 13th-century Chinese Longouan plate from the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The dish was in remarkably good condition and on the day it sold for £1,300 to a European buyer from Birmingham against telephone and online bidders from London and China. This was, of course, a satisfying result which justified a bit of last minute running about and the price of a pint of beer! Smiths’ next sale is on the 9th of November and includes a special section for silver and jewellery (just in time for Christmas). The sale also includes a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 9th, 11th, 16th & 18th October, 10am - 3pm or by appointment. Please telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions. co.uk for further information. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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OCT EVENTS SPRINGFIELD SINGERS CONCERT 6 October, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, Lydney Joining the Springfield Singers will be the Forest Flute Choir. Tickets: £5 (children free); from www.thespringfieldsingers.co.uk, choir members or at the door. FOREST SHOWCASE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 7 Oct, 10am - 5pm, The Speech House Hotel Grounds, GL16 7EL Over 100 local food stalls, live music, cookery demonstrations, fine arts and crafts. Adults £5, Children £2, U5s free, family tickets £12. 07980 357747 THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT MILONGA 7 Oct, 1.30 - 6pm, Watney Hall, 3 Hill Street, Lydney, GL15 5HW Monthly Tango event. Dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Free coffee/tea, free parking. www.magicroundabout.eu SEVERN BORE 8 - 12 October, Various times, Minsterworth Use one of the car parks (do not park along Church Lane). www.severn-bore.co.uk LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY 7pm for 7.30pm start, Linton Village Hall, HR9 7RX £3 incl. refreshments; members £2; students free. 10 Oct: “Halls of the Dead The Dorstone Hill Project”, Tim Hoverd. 17 Oct: “The MPs expenses scandal and more skulduggery in high places”, Mike Warburton. 24 Oct: “The best that may be gotten -
The Hereford Chain Library”, Dr Rosemary Firman. HARTPURY FRINGE 13 October, 7.30pm & 14 October, 2.30pm, Hartpury Village Hall Hartpury Drama Group presents a cornucopia of music, drama, dance, poetry and prose from up to 20 performers. Tickets £5 Kevin Barker 01452 700061. Early booking advised. KITE DAY 14 Oct, 11 - 4pm, Taurus Crafts, Lydney, GL15 6BU Go and fly a kite, make a kite or watch the expert kite flying demonstration from Avon Kite Flying Club. Free entry, free parking. www.cvt.org.uk A CELEBRATION OF THE FOREST OF DEAN CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITY CENTRE 20 October, 7pm, Forest Hills Golf Club £20 pp. Tickets (avail. from the centre) incl. hog roast or vegetarian option. Smart casual. friendsofthecentrefod@gmail.com HALLOWEEN HOWL 25 Oct, 4 - 6pm, RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve, Parked, GL15 4LA Go and make spooky decorations followed by a duck walk in the forest. All material provided. Booking required: 01594 562852 or email nagshead@rspb.org.uk. DYMOCK & DISTRICT LATE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW 28 Oct, 1.30 - 4.30pm, Dymock Parish Hall, GL18 2AG Classes for a wide variety of chrysanthemums some shown by national champions. Light refreshments available. Entries on the morning of the show from 8am. Enquiries: 01531 890453 /jenniferthick@aol.com
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.
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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
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, etc. 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.
LOCAL MARKETS COLEFORD COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9.30am - 12pm, beside 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.
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BARNWOOD TRUST GRANTS DROP-INS SESSIONS TO BE TRIALLED IN THE FOREST OF DEAN Barnwood Trust is launching a series of drop-in sessions across the Forest of Dean in October and November to provide handy tips and advice for people thinking of applying to the Trust for a grant.
Barnwood Trust grants programme Barnwood Trust is a charitable foundation dedicated to creating the best possible environment in Gloucestershire for disabled people, people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems to make the most of their lives. The Trust has come a long way since it was established over 200 years ago. Today, the Trust is involved in a wide range of activities which include providing grants to people in the county. Many of these grants are for individuals - to help at home and to access new opportunities. For instance, people in Gloucestershire have accessed funds for new carpets, white goods and IT equipment, as well as grants which encourage people to learn a new skill or re-discover an old passion. The Trust also encourages people to join or start groups in their neighbourhoods and supports community initiatives, so grants are available for those too.
Grants information drop-ins The Grants team at Barnwood Trust will be setting up at six locations across the Forest of Dean ready to talk to people about their grants queries. From Coleford to Newent, to Sedbury and various places in between. Speaking about the planned drop-in sessions, Lead Grants Advisor Gail Rodway said:
“We would love as many people as possible from across the Forest of Dean to join us for the launch of our new grants drop-in sessions. We hope to provide no-nonsense information about our grant programmes, handy tips and advice about eligibility and how to apply.” The drop-in sessions will be launched on Tuesday 9th October 2018 at Sixteen Community Café, Coleford and then will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October and November.
Find out more To find out more about the Forest of Dean drop-in sessions, please call Barnwood Trust’s Forest of Dean office on 01594 839191, email grants@barnwoodtrust.org or visit www.barnwoodtrust.org
GRANTS DROP-INS Barnwood Trust grants information drop-ins October to November 2018 TUESDAYS | 9 Oct to 27 Nov 10.00 - 11.30am Sedbury Space Sedbury
12.00 - 1.30pm Sixteen Café Coleford
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2.00 - 3.30pm Lydney Brew Lydney (excl. 9 Oct)
WEDNESDAYS | 17 Oct to 28 Nov 10.00 - 11.30am Community Centre Mitcheldean
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Join us for details about all our grants, plus handy tips and advice about eligibility and how to apply. If you have any questions about the drop in sessions call Barnwood Trust’s Forest of Dean office on 01594 839191, alternatively email grants@barnwoodtrust.org or visit barnwoodtrust.org Registered charity 1162855
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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 SINGERS 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 COLEFORD BOWLS CLUB The Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground, Victoria Rd, GL16 8DS Tel: 01594 839417 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. 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. 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,
If you have supplied details for us to include your club or event in this section, please check the details. If anything is incorrect or needs changing, please email the details to sarah@glosdirectories.co.uk. If you would like to be at the top of the section and have more details included please contact Sarah on 01242 388367 to discuss our £12+VAT premium entries. 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
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THE A. W. PARKER BAND Tel: 01594 543707 www.drybrookband.co.uk 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 DRYBROOK & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Hawthorns Rd, GL17 9BX For boys & men who enjoy singing. Tel: 01594 836400 DRYBROOK MEMORIAL HALL & SOCIAL CLUB Tel: 01594 543794 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
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...Local Clubs & Societies cont'd 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. 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 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. 28
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 demonstrators create stunning floral displays. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Jackie: 01594 860578. LYDNEY TENNIS CLUB Hams Rd. 4 floodlit courts. Coaching for all ages. Cath Hutchinson: 01594 562951. www.lydneytennisclub.net 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. MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB 2nd Thurs/month, 8pm, The White Horse
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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 SEVERN DEAN LIONS CLUB (CIO) The Club, Newnham, GL14 1BS Tel: 08458 335 836 www.severndeanlions.com info@severndeanlions.com THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Fortnightly, Armoury Hall Social club for over 50s. Meet friends & chat over a cuppa. Tel: 01594 516545 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
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. 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 GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 7.30pm, Ruspidge Memorial Hall Talks from horticultural
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