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Interview with Ferris and Sylvester – By Jay Joseph Jones –
it’s clear you are passionate about the
Recently Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester, who
Ferris: Quite early on, I was about thirteen/
make up the band ‘Ferris and Sylvester’, an
fourteen when I began gigging. I didn’t really
energetic duo with a love craze for all things
think about it at the time though. We were
music, sat down with me to talk about their
both lucky in the sense that both our families
approach to songwriting, how they came to
were into music.
be and to respond to a dreamt-up scenario.
Sylvester: Yeah, especially our dads. My dad
How would you describe Ferris and Sylvester to someone who has never heard your music before? Ferris: It’s music you can cry to; music you can scream and dance
was a guitar player, and when you are younger, playing the guitar is just the coolest thing going. So that’s why I ended up learning it. They both had giant vinyl record collections as well. Ferris: They had loads of different
to. It’s folk, blues and rock 'n' roll.
records, from Queen to Gypsy Jazz.
Sylvester: As songwriters, it’s difficult
Sylvester: My dad used to have all his records
to describe that. I guess it’s because we don’t want to get bound by genre. D'Angelo is a good influence though. Ferris: It's music you can dance to in the morning. Looking at some of your live performances, 6
music, but when did that start for you both?
in alphabetical order… that wasn’t the case when I got into listening to them though. Did he care about that at all? Sylvester: [Laughing] Luckily, it was around the time that he needed to burn the albums to iPod, so he wasn’t too angry about it.
You both mentioned that you listened
behind me by using my heel. We could have
to a lot of music, what influences your
gone down the route of a backing track – lots
songwriting?
of artists do and that’s cool, but it wasn’t for
Ferris: I was mainly into folk when I met Archie and he was really into rock and blues, so I learnt a lot from him. I think Jonny Cash and Simon and Garfunkel are influences; they are awesome classic songwriters. Sylvester: Yeah, I would agree. We try not to set limits on our music though. At one point, we spent a week just writing new
us. We decided "what you see is what you get." For this tour though, we booked a drummer. Is that so you don’t feel so anchored to the stage when you are performing? Sylvester: It just gives me more freedom on stage and will allow us to do more. On the topic of your tour, how do you guys
material and all the songs were different.
prepare? Have you got any secret rituals?
This year you’ve been on BBC Music’s
Ferris: [laughing] We’ve been releasing a lot, and
Introducing Session and their Glastonbury stage… What were those experiences like and what have you taken away from it?
there’s been a lot of new songwriting taking place. It’s important because we play favourites but also introduce new elements and songs throughout the tour. It’s our biggest tour so far
Sylvester: The support of someone as big as
though, so: Staying calm, staying healthy and
the BBC has just been amazing and we were
sleeping. Also, Wagamama’s is a favourite!
extremely grateful that they like our music
Sylvester: Wagamama’s is our home away from
and are willing to support us. The Maida Vale Studio session made me so nervous. We were putting a band together and had six hours to get it done. There was no time to think about it, you've just got to be there in the moment. You are there, doing your thing. Ferris: Yeah, you don’t really think about
home on tour. We don’t mind if we don’t get a great breakfast or lunch, but we like to get everyone together who is on the road with us for a good evening meal, ready for the live show. Talking of live shows, looking to the future, what would you dream gig be?
it until afterwards. Only once you sit back
Ferris: [thinking for a moment] I’ve got it! Dream
you realise what just happened. The level
show would be the Newport Folk Festival in the
of support from the BBC has been amazing,
States where, along with the other duo acts,
it certainly increased our confidence.
we would all play a set together with Archie
About your studio and stage sessions:
rounding it out with an epic guitar solo.
Despite the fact that you are a duo, you manage to create a really full sound on stage, how do you do this?
Sylvester: [laughing] Yeah, I doubt it would happen though. I mean as a West Country lad, playing at Glastonbury this year was a dream. I would love to play the main stage though –
Sylvester: Bands are expensive [everyone bursts
that would be a "we’ve arrived" moment.
into laughter], so we came to the conclusion
If you could sit down for an evening in private
that we had to figure out a way to make it work without additional band members. That’s
with any artist, band or group whether
what led us to come up with this crazy way of
dead or alive, who would it be and why?
performing. Issy plays base, we both sing,
Ferris: These are some great questions!
I play the guitar and then I use a kick drum
Mine would have to be Freddie Mercury. Page 7
I think he could teach me a lot about confidence and individuality. Sylvester: Jimmy Hendricks, no question. Ferris: We could create a super group! Finally, how does Ferris and Sylvester measure success? Ferris: I suppose you must look at how much money you make, what your following is and so on... they are valid points. I think at the end of the day though, we are an independent band that is growing organically. For example, we sold out our limited vinyl run, and it was great to see that people supported us in that way and wanted the record. That’s important to us, records, something you can touch. Selling out our first tour was huge, as well as hearing people sing our lyrics back at us. These things are really important to us! Sylvester: They are! Three years ago, we were thinking, ‘could we even make a living out of music?’ I suppose with each new step you expand your goals. I think moving forward, it would be great to make it sustainable and to tour all around the world. To find out more about their tour, or listen to Ferris and Sylvester, visit their website: https://www.ferrisandsylvester.com/
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Newent is getting ready for the biggest event in the local calendar, 'The Newent Onion Fayre', which will take place on Saturday 14th September, starting at 10am. Visitors can look forward to the usual fantastic mix of live music (on three stages), street entertainers, dancing, fairground rides, exhibitions, food, drink, competitions, market stalls and more. There will be something for everyone, including your canine friends who can take part in the Dog Show.
The Onion Fayre would not be the same without the popular Onion Show held at the Memorial Hall. Adults and children will be able to submit their homegrown onions, blanch leeks, pot leeks, chives, garlic and more in various classes with the chance to win cash prizes and trophies.
At the heart of the festival is the world-famous Onion Eating Competition, which attracts competitors from far and wide. Entrants will compete over who can consume a peeled raw onion in the fastest time possible. Speaking of all things onion - keep your eyes peeled (pun intended!) for the wonderful shop window displays when you walk around the town centre as many of the retailers dress their windows with an onion related theme as part of the annual Shop Window Competition. This makes for some truly charming and creative displays. Programmes for the Fayre will be available on the day or in advance from local shops. More information can be found on Facebook or at www.newentonionfayre.org
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Moving news
A short story written by local writer Geraldine Faulkner Henry and Annie’s eldest daughter, Emma, had some news for them.
“Jack has been offered a job near Chipping Campden,” Emma said excitedly. “It’s a managerial position and we’re really excited about it.” “That’s wonderful, love,” said Annie. “But that’s on the other side of Gloucestershire. Isn’t that going to be a bit far for Jack to commute every day.” Emma suddenly looked uncomfortable. “We’re thinking of moving,” she blurted out. “We’ve already looked into schools for the girls.” Henry awoke from the trance he had fallen into upon hearing Emma was thinking of moving. “But that means we won’t see you so often,” he said. 10
“Well, Jack and I have a suggestion to put to you,” replied Emma. “Why don’t you move to Chipping Campden as well? That way you get to see us as often as you like.” Annie looked at Henry to see his reaction. She knew he hated change.
“Your dad and I have lived in the Forest of Dean for nearly 30 years,” Annie told her daughter gently. “All our friends are here. It would be a huge upheaval.”
They talked about it a little bit more before Emma had to collect the children from school and no sooner had the door closed behind their daughter than Henry exploded. “Move! Why should we move just because Jack has a new job?” he thundered. It took two cups of tea and one of Annie’s home-made scones to calm him down.
The next day, after Henry had had time to sleep on it, he said he was going onto the computer. “I thought I’d have a look at houses in Chipping Campden,” he told Annie. An hour later, he said: “There are some nice properties, but we’ll need to have this place valued first.” A few days later, two estate agents came to evaluate their home.
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garden he had nurtured for three decades. ‘Time for me to make a phone call,’ thought Annie watching her husband from the living room window.
That evening she sat Henry down. “I’ve spoken to Emma and Jack and suggested that if we ‘help’ them financially with the purchase of a house, they could afford to buy one with an extra bedroom. That way we can visit them regularly and not have to worry anymore about moving.” At first, Henry was reluctant to admit it was a good idea. But after thinking about it all evening, he grudgingly told Annie as they went to bed that night: “I’ve always wanted to explore that part of the county. I hear Batsford Arboretum has a nice garden centre.” Annie smiled. Another crisis averted.
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With the ground still warm from the summer sun and moisture levels in the soil increasing, September is the perfect time to create a new lawn.
ten weeks before the lawn can be cut, so bear this in mind when choosing your start time.
So how do you ensure a great green surface with your newly sown lawn? Examine the site first and calculate the total area to be seeded, then study the grass seed packs in your local garden centre. Many different types are available, but broadly speaking you will find yourself choosing from various grades of utility lawn (which usually contains a fair amount of ryegrass to provide toughness), finer lawns that look more elegant but need more care, and mixtures suitable for lawns in partial shade.
Dig over and examine the area – ideally, you want a light, free-draining loam that does not become too dry in summer, or waterlogged or compacted in winter. Add horticultural sand and some bulky organic matter to heavy soil to improve drainage, and dig plenty of well-rotted organic matter into light soil for better moisture retention.
Using grass seed is cheaper than buying turf, plus you can choose a suitable grass mixture and the lawn can be shaped without having to cut pieces of turf.
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Remove all weeds (including roots), old grass and debris. Perennial weeds should be dug out or killed off with weedkiller – those containing glyphosate allow grass seed to be sown straight away.
Rake the soil repeatedly to achieve a level surface free from large stones, plant remains or other debris. Gauge the level by eye or use a system of pegs and a spirit level if necessary.
Spread some granular general fertilizer evenly over the prepared area. Firm by
treading it over evenly in flat-soled shoes or boots, paying particular attention to the edges – this prevents subsidence later.
Lawn seed germinates best in warm, moist conditions so avoid hot, dry weather and wait until just before rain is forecast. Using pack directions, weigh out the quantity of grass seed needed for one square metre. Mark the corners of a one-metre square plot and distribute the seed evenly over it – this shows you how correctly sown seed should look, thus acting as a guide for sowing the remainder. Sowing too thinly encourages weeds; sowing too thickly means poor-quality seedlings that are less likely to thrive. For most gardens hand sowing is perfect; for larger lawns borrowing or hiring a
machine may be worthwhile. Sow the entire area with the lawn seed and lightly rake over a thin layer of soil to partially incorporate the seed into the soil. Water regularly with a fine sprinkler or watering can. Use twigs or cane with taut cotton tied between them, or netting stretched taut, to deter birds.
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4. Worming, fleas and ticks Tapeworms and roundworms are common parasitic infestations in dogs. Regular worming is essential, therefore, and should ideally take place every three months. Don’t forget flea and tick treatments too, as prevention is much easier than cure in this respect.
Top 5 Care Essentials for a Happy and Healthy Dog Seeing your dog grow and thrive is one of life’s great rewards, but which are the most important areas when it comes to canine health? Here are five of the essentials: 1. Vaccinations Vaccinating your dog against lifethreatening diseases such as distemper, parvovirus and leptospirosis prevents or reduces their potentially devastating effects. Your vet will let you know which vaccinations are required and whether any boosters are needed in the future. 2. Diet Dietary needs change during a dog’s lifetime, so the calcium-rich foods you fed your puppy won’t be as suitable when they’re fully grown. By the time they reach old age fewer calories will be needed, and probably additional help to maintain bones and joints.
3. Exercise Exercise benefits body and mind and is one of the most important activities for your dog. Although the level of exercise depends on various factors, such as breed and age, the mental stimulation that exercise provides adds greatly
5. Dental It’s advisable to start checking your dog’s teeth in puppyhood so they become used to the practice. You can buy dog toothpaste and toothbrushes to make cleaning easier, but you also need to watch for signs of redness or inflammation of the gums.
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Your local EVENTS GUIDE CLAY BUGS & MUD MONSTERS Until 7th Sept (Tues - Sat), 10am, 11.30am,1.30pm and 3pm, Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RD. Make a hollow bug or fantastical beast using soft clay and pottery hand tools. £20 pp. Creations will need to dry out and can be picked up after a month or posted at £5 per item. Advance booking only: 01531 633886 or admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk.
ART UNBOUND Ongoing until 8 Sept, Painswick Rococo Garden An exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, that intrigues, entices & delights. www.rococogarden.org.uk
THE WIND OF CHANGE 6 Sept, 7.30pm, Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth AND 7 Sept, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, Dymock Ensemble Molière presents both the most innovative music and the most popular themes of the baroque era (love, nature & mythology). Tickets £12 from Louise Earll: 07891 254372, louise. earll@gmail.com and Bob May 01531 890676. Dymock tickets also available from the Dymock shop or on the door. BIRDS IN THE PARK FALCONRY WEEKEND 7 & 8 Sept, 9am - 5.30pm, International Centre for Birds 26
of Prey, Newent. The very best falconry has to offer. Flying demonstrations, trade stalls, food & drink. Camping available. Ticketed entry online prices: Adults £12.50, Children £6. www.icbp.org
WILDLIFE SAFARIS 7 Sept & 28 Sept, 6.45 10pm, Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, Clearwell, GL16 8JS. Hunt for bats, deer, badgers, foxes, voles, mice, hedgehogs and wild boar with Ed Drewitt (naturalist, broadcaster & wildlife detective). Bring warm layers, robust walking shoes and a torch. Walks lasts approx. 2h. Tickets: £40 call 01594 833046. COFFEE CONCERT 8 Sept, 11am, Gloucestershire Academy of Music. Ensemble Molière. Tickets £8, from moliere.eventbrite. co.uk and on the door.
HIGHNAM COURT OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 8 Sept, 11am - 5pm, Highnam Court, Gloucester, GL2 8DP. 40 acres of Victorian land-scaped gardens surrounding a magnificent Grade I house (not open). Admission £5, children free. Light refreshments in Orangery. ANNUAL AUTUMN FAYRE & DOG SHOW 8 Sept, 12 - 5pm, Corse & Staunton Village Hall
Dog show (all breeds), craft fair, classic cars & motorcycles, stalls, refreshments. Free entry.
ART LECTURE 12 Sept, 2pm, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG. The Arts Society West Gloucestershire presents a talk on 'Posters of the Belle Epoque'. Visitors welcome. T: 01684 833701
DIESEL GALA
13 - 15th Sept, Dean Forest Railway, Lydney, GL15 4ET Featuring home and visiting locomotives. Daytime travel tickets will be available. T: 01594 845840
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
13 - 23 September Explore the rich heritage of the Forest of Dean with buildings to visit and special events all over the area. www.heritageopendays.org.uk
COMEDY & CURRY CLUB
13 Sept, Doors open at 7pm, Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend Lydney, GL15 4LA Featuring three of the best comedians from the UK circuit. £15, incl. 1-course curry buffet. Pre-booking essential: Call 01594 560400.
NEWENT ONION FAYRE 14 Sept, 10am - 5pm, Newent. The largest free oneday event in Gloucestershire. Live music on three stages, food village, dog show, children's entertainment, fairground, stalls, 'Funion
Zone', Onion Show and Onion Eating Competition. www.newentonionfayre.net
EVENING DINING TRAIN
14 Sept, various times, Dean Forest Railway, Norchard Station. Enjoy a nostalgic evening tour behind a vintage steam locomotive (or a visiting diesel locomotive) whilst tucking into a delicious pie followed by a choice of desserts. Silver Service option available. Onboard bar. Tickets available online.
FOLK CLUB
15 Sept, Doors open 7.30 for 8pm start, The Orepool Inn, Chepstow Rd, Sling, Coleford, GL16 8LH. Devon duo Harbottle & Jonas are presenting their fourth album, ‘The Sea Is My Brother’. Admission £7 on the door.
VINTAGE WORKING WEEKEND 20 - 22 Sept, 10.30am - 5pm, Perrygrove Railway, Coleford, GL16 8QB. An action-packed weekend with an intensive train timetable and lots of engines in use, incl. 1-2 visitors. Normal admission. The full event is on the 21st & 22nd; the 20th is the test and set up day. CIDER TASTING & FOOD PAIRING 21 Sept, The Old Vicarage, Northington Lane, Awre, GL14 1EL. Enjoy a variety of artisan ciders paired with food. Incl. a tour of the cider mill & pressing of the perry pears. Booking essential: 07715 392703
SPRINGFIELD SINGERS CONCERT 21 Sept, 7.30pm, St Briavels Church. In aid of Nicky’s Giving Fund. An eclectic mix of
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BREWERY TAP – OPEN MIC NIGHT 27 Sept, 6pm - late, Hillside Brewery, Nr Longhope Entertain or be entertained! Singers, musicians, poets & comedians welcome! “First come, first served” basis. Free drink for each performer. Free to attend. Beer on tap & food available to pruchase. Dogs (on leads) welcome. DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 27 - 29 Sept, Dean Forest Railway, Lydney, GL15 4ET Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun. www.deanforestrailway.co.uk
ROSS WALKING FESTIVAL 27 - 29th Sept, Ross-on-Wye 16 varied walks in and around Ross-on-Wye and the beautiful Wye Valley. 3 to 9 miles. Dogs welcome on some walks. Tickets: £5 each, available from www.
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SEVERN BORE 28 Sept - 1 Oct, Minsterworth One of Britain's few truly spectacular natural phenomena. Access to public footpath adjacent to the Church. Please use one of the car parks.
AUTUMN HALF MARATHON 29 Sept, 10am start, The Speech House Hotel, Coleford. A forest trails course with interesting hill challenges and no road crossings. Proceeds go to charity. UKA - affiliated club members: £25; Non-affiliated runners: £27. Entrants must be 17 years or older. https://www.forestofdeanhalfmarathon.co.uk/autumn/ index.php
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COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9.30am - 12pm, beside the Clock Tower in Coleford; Saturdays, 10am 12pm, Mushet Walk, near the Co-op. Home-baked goods, preserves, honey, hand-made crafts, homegrown seasonal fruit, vegetables & plants. FARMERS MARKET 1st Sat/month, 9.30am 1pm, The Pavilion, St. Briavels. Produce, patisserie, fish, pies, etc.
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Driving Don’t Teach Your Child to Drive
I have been driving for over 35 years, the entire time accident and points-free. I have a tri-annual driving test, with a Police Class 1 licence holder as the examiner, and I hold a racing licence too. You can see I like driving. But I would never put myself into the role of teaching the subject to my children. From personal experience and anecdotal evidence I have gathered from friends, my driving group and social media, it indicates a gross lack of car, road and Highway
Code knowledge. (One friend thought a dual carriageway was called a “George carriageway”!)
So why do some parents think they are skilled enough to teach their kids to drive? Perhaps it’s to save money? Driving lessons are expensive, especially as you are booking a training course that is, in effect, openended. But you wouldn’t service your own gas boiler, just because you know how to set the heating thermostat? There are laws concerning who is qualified to work on gas installations, yet we have little to no regulation over who is qualified to pass on the skill of driving. In both cases, the results of bodge jobs can be tragic.
Parents I urge you: please leave the teaching of this ‘life skill’ to the professionals. You will be doing your kids a big favour. By Iain Betson
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Sowing seeds of awareness This month, we can witness the colourful finale of Summer. Everything is ripening now, including apples, pears, raspberries, beans, chillies and tomatoes, which means that we are never short of something healthy for supper.
The sun is still warm on our backs as we admire our gardens and the hard work we have put in over the Summer months. The borders are more relaxed too; slightly shaggy around the edges as some plants are now past their best and making way for the Autumn showstoppers. Autumn is an ideal time for getting a few things straight in the garden, planning ahead and getting bulbs ordered.
How do you see your garden? There is something about a garden that is unlike any environment; the earthiness of the soil, the heady scent of rosemary and mint, the artistry of the flowers and delicious tastes of food. We need to enjoy the here and now in our gardens and make them a sanctuary for both wildlife and ourselves.
Increasing our wellbeing is easier when surrounded by plants. There is so much more to a garden than the plants themselves. A garden is nutrients, soil, bees, water and light. Explore all the different parts of your garden to see how vast and complex the garden truly is and how we can draw upon that beauty, strength and peace to relax and rebalance our own lives. Remember to breathe, stretch and take a mindful approach to gardening to improve your mental and physical health.
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