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Less is more (sort of)! If you regularly read the editor’s letter, you’ll be used to seeing Vicky’s face each time. But Vicky has now moved onto pastures new and so this month’s letter comes from me, Anne Golldack.

a metaphorical diet and revamped the features. It’s not that there’s less, it’s just that we’ve asked our contributors to be a little more succinct in their writing.

I’ve actually been working at Glos Directories for many years and produce the magazines anyway so in many ways it makes more sense if I’m the one saying ‘read all about it’.

So as ever this month you’ll find groups and clubs, events, local news but also some new features, including a lovely short story.

There are some changes in the magazine this month to let you know about. Firstly we’ve found over the last couple of years we’ve been getting more and more local information, charity requests and groups features. We want to include it all – it’s hard to say no – but in order to do so I’ve been making the text smaller and smaller. A couple of people had said they found it a little hard to read, so we’ve gone on

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Short Story Precious By Jackie Brewster Dan leaned against a lamp post covered in posters, watching the house at number fifteen. The curtains were drawn and the place seemed deserted. If Alan was the creature of habit that Dan thought he was, any moment now he’d be returning home with his tray of chips and a battered sausage.

know you’re okay.”

Alan had dropped Dan’s sisterin-law, Pam, off on New Year’s Day, with the promise to come and collect her the day after. He hadn’t been seen since.

Alan’s face crumpled. “I’ve done something unforgiveable,” he said.

“Do you think they’ve had a row?” Dan had asked his wife Amy. “Pam’s being tight-lipped,” Amy said. “She just flops on the settee all day eating your chocolate liqueurs and sniffing.” Dan would never describe Alan as much of a catch, but he felt compelled to reunite these two lovebirds - if nothing else, just to get his sofa back. On cue, a shadowy figure crept through the shadows and slipped through the doorway into number fifteen. Dan crossed the road and hammered on the door. There was no answer. The letter box was wedged open with a copy of the same poster about a missing sphynx cat that had been stapled to the lamp post. He pushed it to one side and shouted, “Alan, it’s Dan, I know you’re in there.” There was silence. “I’m not interested in what’s gone on between you and Pam,” he called. “I just want to Page 4

The hall light came on. The door creaked open and Alan stood in the hallway holding his battered sausage. “Is Pam alright?” he asked, taking a bite. “She’s worried about you,” Dan said. “We all are.”

Dan’s heart sank. Was he going to be stuck with his sister-in-law indefinitely? “Tell me what it is,” he asked calmly. “I’m sure we can fix it.” “Pammy mustn’t know,” Alan said desperately. “I can’t promise you that.” Dan followed Alan into the lounge. “Just tell me what’s happened.” “I need more time.” Alan perched on the arm of the sofa and regarded his chips mournfully. “Time for what?” Dan said. “For the cat’s fur to grow back,” Alan said miserably. “I beg your pardon?” Dan said. “I went out for a few ales with Dufty after I dropped Pam off.” Alan ate another chip. “And the next morning I discovered I’d shaved Precious.” “Do you mean Pam’s cat?” Dan asked in surprise. “Yes, Precious the cat,” Alan nodded. “I’d shaved all her fur off. No idea why. I don’t even remember doing it.” His shoulders heaved. “I’ve made her a little jumper.”

Dan felt a powerful urge to laugh. “Alan, Precious is at our house with Pam,” he said gently. “You brought her in her basket, remember?” Through the cat flap climbed a fierce looking bald cat wearing a ragged tube sock. Dan looked at the cat, and the cat scowled back. “If that’s not Precious,” Alan said nervously, “what is it?” “It’s a sphynx cat.” Dan crouched down and examined the cat’s collar. “Her owners have been looking for her.” “I’ve shaved a stranger’s cat!” Alan wailed. Dan was about to explain that sphynx cats were supposed to be hairless when he stopped himself. “I can fix this for you. No one need ever know,” he said instead. “But first, phone Pam and beg her to come home.” “I owe you Dan.” Alan licked ketchup off his fingers. Staring warily at the cat he picked up his phone. Yes you do, thought Dan, and said, “A box of chocolate liqueurs would be a good place to start.”

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Sweet Recipe Lemon Mascarpone Creams These quick and easy desserts make a delicious sweet treat for any occasion. Add the zest of 1 lemon to the cream mixture for an extra citrus kick.

Ingredients:

• Juice of 2 large lemons

Mix the lemon juice and sugar in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

Place the mascarpone in a large mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until soft and smooth. Gradually beat in half the lemon sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, whip the cream until softly peaking. Gently fold the cream into the lemon mascarpone mixture. If it is a little too firm, fold in 2-3 tbsp of milk or single cream.

Dip four of the sponge fingers in some of the remaining lemon and sugar mixture then arrange in the base of four glass serving dishes, breaking to fit if necessary. Spoon half the mascarpone cream mixture on top.

Repeat the layers once more using the rest of the sponge fingers, lemon sugar mixture and lemon mascarpone cream. Scatter the white chocolate curls over the top. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving.

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Auction Anecdote It has been a very eventful month at Smiths Auctions and after having worked incredibly hard to prepare a fantastic sale of over 1,000 lots, we were dismayed to suddenly be facing a forecast of snow and blizzard conditions. The timing could not have been worse and by Thursday morning it became clear that holding the sale on Friday was not going to be a sensible option. Thankfully, due to the wonders of technology, we were able to contact almost all our potential buyers by email and, of course, the website was easily amended to announce that the sale would be postponed until the following Monday. Viewing then continued for the brave-hearted during Thursday and two of us stayed overnight in Newent so that we could be there on Friday to greet anyone who had not heard the news. In the end, the weather was so bad nobody expected the sale to go ahead, but we were surprised by the number of keen customers who turned up to continue viewing despite the snow most were on foot but some came by car! However, with the road conditions deteriorating, my colleague and I decided to call it a day at 2.00pm. The silver lining to my story is that - having had the fully illustrated catalogue online for a further weekend, especially a weekend with terrible weather, we attracted a huge number of extra online buyers and, whilst we are normally proud to have around four hundred bidders online, we actually ended up with well over seven hundred! As a result of the increased internet activity, the sale sold like wildfire and perversely it turned out to be one of our best sales of the year! Top price of the day was paid for a fine three-stone diamond ring with a total diamond weight of 2.5 carats which made £4,000. This was closely followed by a lovely one-carat solitaire diamond ring which made £3,000, however, my favourite item in the sale was a pair of ‘pea-sized’ wooden good luck charms of a type worn by soldiers in WWI.The funny little novelties had glass eyes and gold arms and legs and were stamped to the backs ‘Touch Wud’ – the joke being that they are reaching up to touch their own little wooden heads. Estimated at £80/£120 they sold to a commission bidder for £280. Perhaps I should try and arrange a massive snowstorm every month! Smiths are inviting antique and collectable entries for their May sale on the 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th of April, 10.00am - 3.00pm or by appointment. For all enquiries 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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Overhaul Your Lawn by Pippa Greenwood It has rained so much in recent months that my lawn has taken a battering, though the flower and vegetable beds are starting to pick up. Over-wet conditions can cause roots to die off and will reduce the oxygen in the soil. Worse still, any areas of the lawn you’ve walked on or moved a wheelbarrow over will have become compacted or squashed. Thus, the air spaces in the soil are dramatically reduced, and the heavier your soil is, the worse the problem is likely to be. So for green grass that’s ready for summer, it’s time to get to work. Check over your lawn mower and see to anything that needs sorting. If necessary, take it to a reputable outlet for a service as soon as possible. If your grass needs cutting, make sure you don’t set the blades too low for the first few cuts, as this weakens growth and makes weed invasion more likely. After mowing, you can relieve some of the soil compaction to allow air down to the roots, making for better growth and healthier grass. If only small areas are compacted, drive a garden fork into the lawn Page 12

every 4-6 inches or so, getting the fork tines to a depth of 4-6 inches, then gently ease the handle of the fork back and forth to enlarge each drainage hole. Next, mix some sieved garden soil or loam with horticultural sand (about one part soil/loam to nine parts sand) and brush across the lawn and into the holes you’ve made. The result is a drainage system over those compacted areas. If the soil in the garden is quite heavy or contains a lot of clay, the whole lawn will benefit from aerating. I recommend you buy, borrow or hire a ‘hollowtime aerator’, either as a hand operated one, a machine or a mower attachment. This cuts cylinders of soil from your lawn and when filled with the ‘top-dressing’ mix above will result in longer-lasting drainage channels. Any moss should be removed, so apply moss killer and then rake it all out after the time specified on the pack. The lawn will look worse initially, but it allows more air to the roots of the grass plants and gives them more space to grow and spread too.

Lawns that have suffered from waterlogging benefit from a suitable feeding regime. Whether you choose a granular or liquid feed, make sure that it is a spring lawn food formulated to give the balance of nutrients lawns need now. Granular feeds must be watered in unless it rains shortly after application. Walking on a very wet lawn soon wears it out and kills off grasses. To repair bald or thin patches, roughen up the areas using a rake and then sprinkle a suitable seed mix on to match the existing grasses. If you’ve not got many patches to sow, you can buy small patch repair packs. Once all the work is done, keep off your lawn for a few weeks to allow it to take advantage of all that TLC and grow away really well. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening things: ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ (where you receive your chosen garden-ready vegetable plants in May accompanied by weekly advice and tips from Pippa) plus Nemaslug, bio-controls, gardening tools, raised bed kits, Grower Frames, signed books and more!

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Rotary ‘Frog Race’ evening for charity a great success

Last month's frog racing event, held in the Gambier Parry Hall in Highnam, had to be postponed for a week due to the heavy snow. Fortunately, when it took place on Friday 9th of March, the event was still a ‘sell out’. Club members and guests were crammed around the race track shouting encouragement to the ‘jockeys’ who were operating the frogs. There were six races and a ‘Gold Cup’ final. Frogs and jockeys were ‘auctioned off’ before each race and then the fun and excitement started. Thanks to our kind and generous race sponsors, and all those who supported the evening, the club was delighted to report that over £2,500 was raised! The money will be shared and donated in equal portions to the club's two nominated cancer charities - Prostate Cancer Research and the Bob Champion Cancer Trust. The actual frog racing was managed and operated by the Cotswold Frog Race Team who travelled free of charge all the way from Moreton in Marsh and who have a huge part in the success of this amazing event. Thanks also to Charlie Coats, President of Rotary@ Kingsholm, who stood in last minute as our auctioneer and very quickly emptied our pockets. Thank you, everyone! Rotary Membership: If you would like further information or would be interested in joining us, then please contact our Newent Club Secretary via e-mail rochehighnam@ btinternet.com or telephone 07794 644 380.

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Marie Riley, a former orchid grower from The Scarr, is the current President of Newent Inner Wheel Club and a very keen cyclist. In March she cycled for two and a half days to the National Inner Wheel Conference in Bournemouth. No doubt that of the circa 3,000 delegates, Marie was the only one who cycled 140 miles to attend the event! For the entire journey on difficult snowaffected roads, she wore a high-vis jacket promoting the Inner Wheel organisation. She travelled with full kit in panniers, including clothing, a sleeping bag, tents, kitchen equipment, and the all-important puncture repair kit. Marie is an amazing person who thoroughly enjoys her sport and is happiest when wild camping. However, the heavy snow and severe weather conditions prevented her from camping on this trip. With her journey, she was generously supporting one of her favourite charities – the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, which is the nominated charity during her presidential year. Inner Wheel is a global women’s social and service organisation. Former President of the Newent Club Phyllis Charter will become the International Inner Wheel Vice-President in July. For further details please see www.innerwheel.co.uk.

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The The Friends Friends of of Hartpury Hartpury School School Hartpury Hartpury C C of of E E Primary Primary School School is is very very proud proud to offer all its children a curriculum to offer all its children a curriculum that that is is personalised personalised to to the the school school and and provides provides challenges challenges and and fun fun to to everyone. everyone. This This is is largely possible thanks to the support largely possible thanks to the support of of their their PTA, PTA, 'The 'The Friends Friends of of Hartpury'. Hartpury'. This This group group of of parents parents organises organises fantastic fantastic fundraising activities for fundraising activities for the the school. school. From From Christmas Christmas grottos grottos and and school school discos discos to to summer summer fairs, fairs, they they have have aa set set timetable timetable of of enjoyable enjoyable events events all all year year round round and and are are constantly constantly looking looking for for new new fundraising fundraising ideas. ideas. They They can can also also be be seen seen at at each each school school performance, selling tea, coffee performance, selling tea, coffee and and biscuits. biscuits.

events events planned planned against against aa backdrop backdrop of of great humour and lots of great humour and lots of laughter. laughter. Some Some of of the the things things they they have have already already provided for the school this provided for the school this academic academic year year are; are; aa coach coach for for the the Christmas Christmas outing, outing, utensils utensils for for the the new new kitchen, kitchen, outdoor outdoor trousers trousers for for all of KS2, fruit trees for the garden, all of KS2, fruit trees for the garden, nonnonfiction fiction books books for for the the library, library, subscriptions subscriptions to to educational educational child-friendly child-friendly magazines magazines and and new new playground playground equipment. equipment.

The The Friends Friends meet meet regularly regularly and and have have aa full full committee committee plus plus many many additional additional roles roles to to ensure ensure efficiency. efficiency. The The professionalism professionalism they they show in their fundraising show in their fundraising activities activities is is most most definitely definitely offset offset by by their their fun fun and and friendly friendly approach to everything they approach to everything they do. do. During During the the meetings, ideas are discussed and meetings, ideas are discussed and future future

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USING RECLAIMED BOARDS The aged patina of reclaimed boards is beautiful, but they are not much cheaper than new boards, while common problems include woodworm, ingrained dirt and stains, damage, variations in thickness or colour, and the presence of old nails. Ask where the wood came from and how it has been stored – timber that has stood outside may be useless or would need to dry out considerably before reuse. Pine is cheaper than oak, and narrower boards are cheaper than wider ones. FITTING A NEW TIMBER FLOOR New timber floors can be fitted anywhere in the house, on solid or suspended floors, though they’re not advised for bathrooms or other wet areas as wood expands and contracts with humidity. You can fit a timber floor with underfloor heating, though timber does not give quite as high a heat output as concrete. When retro-fitting, it may be possible to lay new boards over old ones – but only if they are even, and usually covered with 18-20mm of ply as a base. Remember that your floor level will be raised and ensure you avoid any pipes and wires that run beneath the existing floor when fitting.

TYPES OF TIMBER The main choice you’ll be faced with is between solid wood, engineered wood and laminate. Solid wood is entirely natural and can be sanded again and again. It’s available as boards, strips, blocks and parquet. Engineered wood (sometimes called multi-layer or laminated) is made from layers of solid timber or a veneer of solid timber on top of MDF, plywood, chipboard or softwood, with a balancing veneer beneath. A top layer of at least 5mm allows for limited sanding if necessary. Laminates generally comprise a resin-impregnated decorative paper surface layer (with photographs of real wood) bonded to a thin MDF or chipboard core. Cheap versions are not awfully durable, but more expensive versions are tough and have long guarantees. Timber floors are given ‘grades’ describing their appearance. They vary but are often called ‘select’, ‘natural’ and ‘rustic’ or ‘country’. ‘Rustic’ grades are the cheapest and ‘select’ the most expensive.

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Newent Town Council’s Newsletter A Message from the Mayor – Cllr June Davies As a result of the public consultation in November concerning new office accommodation, procedures were put in place for the Council to make an offer on the premises available. However, the offer we were advised to make was rejected and so we are no longer in a position to move at the present time. The Town Clerk and I organised a coffee morning for the Market House Stewards to thank them for giving up their time voluntarily to show people around our Market House in spring and summer. The Town Council is very grateful to them for their hospitality to our visitors. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – a change to the usual format and venue. The Annual Parish Meeting is your opportunity to hear about the work of Newent Town Council during the year in the ‘parish’ that its thirteen councillors represent. The meeting will be held at The Memorial Hall on Wednesday 11th April.

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Before you throw, think mend & repair! On Saturday 21st April, the Chill Out Zone, 36 Broad Street will host Newent’s very own Mend & Repair Café, dedicated to reducing waste and saving money by fixing everyday objects which might otherwise have ended up in the bin - or at best recycled. A group of enthusiastic and skilled volunteers will be on hand from 10am – 1pm to tackle a variety of items: clothing and textiles, small electrical and electronic goods, computers, furniture and more. Local residents are invited to bring their broken, damaged or worn out items along and get them fixed by the volunteers and potentially learn new skills to enable them to undertake their own repairs in the future. The café will be selling hot and cold drinks and delicious homemade cake.

Every year ‘stuff’ will be thrown out, much of which goes into landfill. Yet the life of many items could be extended with a simple repair. This throwaway mindset is often driven by a lack of confidence in the ability to fix things, few specialist repairers, perceived expense or a belief that “things don’t last as long these days” and have to be replaced. The first Repair Café was set up in 2009 in Amsterdam and there are now more than 1500 worldwide. For more information please visit the Newent Mend & Repair Facebook page or call 01531 890 609. The Mend & Repair Café will operate every third Saturday of the month. Come and join us and if you would like to be a fix-it volunteer, please get in touch.

Newent Neighbourhood Policing Team Officers from Newent recently received some intelligence of a Cannabis grow with the Newent Community. Officers attended the address and found a number of cannabis plants and a male has been reported for the offence. This is the second warrant that police have conducted within the Newent area in the last couple of months. The information we have received has come from Crime Stoppers and members of local Neighbourhood Watches. This shows that if the police and the public are working in co-operation, then together we can make a difference to make Newent a safer and stronger community! If you would like to set up a Neighbourhood Watch within your area contact PCSO Joshua Griffiths: Joshua.griffiths@ gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk Page 22

You can also pass information anonymously by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Drugs Talk at the Chill Out Zone On Wednesday 7th March, PCSO Joshua Griffiths took the educational drugs box to the Chill Out Zone Youth Club to educate the children about the dangers and consequences of drugs. Community Speedwatch We would like to thank the residents of Redmarley for setting up a Community Speedwatch. The Newent Neighbourhood Policing Team has also been out with the speed gun in various communities in the Newent District. Always remember that’s there’s a speed limit for a reason.

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when they are Another dietarytreated in the related condition early stages. is obesity and Another this in itself can lead to other dietary-related health conditions condition is obesity which canincluding lead to other Flystrike. We see a number of cases conditions including flystrike. during the warmer months, where flies This a particular problem have Is been attracted to dirty housing during thebottoms warmer and messy andmonths, laid eggs which have into maggots. where flieshatched have been attracted to housing Likedirty our dogs, catsand and messy horses, rabbits require annual vaccinations bottoms and laid eggs which to protect them into against fatal have hatched maggots. diseases. For many years, the

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up, our dogs will be going for more walks in the countryside and our cats will be out and about exploring their surroundings. This is the time when you may start to notice an increase in parasites. Ticks live in the long grass and woodland waiting our dogs will beareas, going for more to latch passing pets. walks in onto the countryside and our cats be out and about Once thewill ticks have attached exploring theirthey surroundings. themselves, feed on This is the time when you may start your pet’s blood – often to notice an increase in parasites. for several days. Ticks live in the long grass and

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Craft Workshops at Labels “We’re delighted with the response to our craft workshops at Labels," said Emma Robert of Ruby Florence Designs who runs the regular half-day events at the store. “We started off with just one workshop per month initially but our Easter wreath making proved to be so popular in March that we had to repeat it and do it on three dates.” “Participants who attended were all delighted with the skills that they gained, and everyone went home with the colourful wreath that they’d made on the day, something that they will keep for many years to come.” “Keeping in mind that not everyone is free to attend during the week, in addition to our Tuesday and Thursday morning dates we’ve added Saturday dates too for many of our future workshops.” “The theme of our craft workshops at Labels in April is making an embroidery hoop picture

and these will be taking place on Thursday 5th, Saturday 21st and Tuesday 24th April, 10am to 12pm.” “All of the materials required will be provided so all you need to bring along is you. Places are limited so it’s essential that you book your place in advance.” You’ll find the latest news and updates about the upcoming craft workshops on the Labels’ website: www.labelsshopping.co.uk/events You can book a place by phone or email: EMAIL: welcome@labelsshopping.co.uk TEL: 01989 769000

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CHARITY CONCERT IN AID OF THE AIR AMBULANCE 14 April, 8pm, The King’s Arms Featuring Sisters Unrelated, King's Shilling Shanty Group and John Hodgson. Sing along. Raffle. Donation of plastic note required.

COFFEE & CHAT MORNING 6 & 20 April, 10am - 12pm, Pauntley Village Hall pauntleypc@gmail.com

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CINEMA NIGHT PADDINGTON 2 (cert. PG) 19 April, 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall If you saw the first Paddington film, you will know what a little gem it was. Most reviews say this is even better. Reservations and discounted tickets Tony Beckwith 01989 720358, mtonybeckwith@ gmail.com. Doors open 7pm, tickets also available on the night.

ORCHESTRA OPEN WORKSHOP 7 April, 10am - 4pm, Newent Community School All orchestral players are welcome. Students free; non-members £12. www.newentorchestra.org PARISH MEETING 11 April, 6.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent Stalls from various organisations operating in the town. These include Newent Initiative Trust, Police, Glebe Chapel, Easy Living Solutions, Freedom Leisure, Sheppard House. From the Forest of Dean District Council – Cllr Mrs Julia Gooch, the Community Engagement Team and the Dementia Friendly Community Enablers. The Mayor will be giving her report at 7pm followed by question time. Meet with Councillors who are elected to represent local residents' interests in local government, and also to meet some of the people that give Newent its unique character. COMMUNITY CINEMA 14 April, Doors open 6pm, Film starts 6.30pm, Newent Community Centre, Ross Rd Family film & refreshments. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. Andrea

KEMPLEY POP-UP PUB 19 Apr, 7.30pm, Kempley Village Hall POETRY BLAST 20 April, 7.30pm, Kempley Village Hall Local Poet Samantha Pearse will MC the event with headliner Miserable Malcolm. Also appearing Peter Wyton, Melanie Branton, Brenda Read Brown and Chloe Jacquet, and an open mic session. Tickets £10 from www. kempleyvillagehall.org.uk or 07778 692896 or 01531 890332. MEND & REPAIR CAFÉ 21 April, 10am - 1pm, Community Café, Broad St, GL18 1AJ How much better would it be if we could reduce the amount we throw away by fixing our broken stuff? Repair Cafés are free and all about repairing things together (small charges for replacement parts may apply). 3rd Saturday of every month Viv Price - vivprice444@gmail.com or 01531 890609. PASSPAWT 21 April, 7pm, Oxenhall Fringe,

Oxenhall Parish Hall, GL18 1RN Helena wanted a new cat, what she got was the devil in disguise. Based on a true story this is a blunt and touching physical comedy that may or may not contain a cat! £12.50 to include light supper. Tricia Brooks 01531 820998 or 07933 396541. LOCAL FARMING & GROWING 23 April, 7.15pm, Oxenhall Parish Hall Three Local Producers talk about a range of topics, from suppliers to markets, fruits to sheep. john. teire@gmail.com or 01531 821902 LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES ASHLEWORTH & HASFIELD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Every 2nd Tues, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall Janet Williams: 01452 700320, janet.williams1985@gmail.com BABY & TODDLER GROUP Term time Thursdays, 9.30 11am, St Mary’s Church Newent CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Alternate Thursdays, 10am 12pm, Good News Centre For people living with cancer and their carers. Peer support and access to healthcare staff. Judy Berry: 01594 811910 CASTLE TUMP WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Every 2nd Weds, 7.30pm, Upleadon Village Hall Gill Bywater: 01531 820294 COMMUNITY CAFÉ Wednesdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm, 36 Broad Street, Newent Coffee and tea for 50p, cakes/ biscuits. Free computers and Wi-Fi, pool table and garden. DOG TRAINING Tuesdays, 6.15 - 7.45pm, Gorsley Village Hall Puppy class 6.15 - 6.45pm, Events cont'd...

Events cont'd... Dogs 6.45 - 7.45pm. 01989 768383 or 07789 497578. DYMOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Wed/month, 7.30pm, Dymock Parish Hall Penny Browne 01531 890366, pennybrowne332@gmail.com, or Ann Vizor 01531 890438, coneybury@gmail.com. GORSLEY TODDLER GROUP Tuesdays, Gorsley Village Hall, term time. £2.50 per family incl. craft and a snack. Lissy Millards: 07920 100883, gorsleypre school@yahoo.co.uk GORSLEY PRE-SCHOOL Gorsley Village Hall For children from 2 to 5 years old. Karen Taylor: 07743 59599. www.gorsleypreschool.org HARD OF HEARING CLUB 2nd & 4th Monday/month, 10am - 12pm, St Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford To help those with hearing impairment feel less isolated and have fun. Elaine: 07971 303958 HARTPURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2nd Thu/month, 7.30pm at Hartpury Village Hall. Pippa Cooley: 01452 912617, pippa@peartree-cottage.org.uk HIGHNAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Thu/month, 7.30pm, Highnam Parish Rooms, GL2 8DG Tel. 01452 523966 KILCOT & GORSLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Tue/month, 7.30pm, Creche Room, Gorsley Baptist Church Daphne Toner 01989 720671 or daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk or Anne Course 01989 721086. MEMORY CAFÉ 1st Fri/month, 10.30am - 12am, Sheppard House, Onslow Rd For anyone with memory

problems or related cognitive issues. Drop in for a chat, no appointment needed. Vanessa: 01531 821227 NEWENT & DISTRICT BRANCH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 4th Thu/month, 7pm - 8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for good causes. Susanne Britt: secretary.newent. rbl@googlemail.com NEWENT & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 2nd & 4th Tues/month, Memorial Hall, Newent Secretary 01531 890248 or 07960 463462, or fraser.gunn@live.com. NEWENT & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB Tuesdays, 6.45pm for 7pm dinner, Three Choirs Vineyards Restaurant, Newent, GL18 1LS Secretary: 07794 644 380, rotary@newentbb.co.uk NEWENT & DISTRICT U3A 3rd Tues/month, 9.45am - 12pm, Newent Memorial Hall Presentations from visiting speakers. https://u3asites.org.uk/ newent/home or 01531 820826. 17 Apr: "Hereford and Gloucester Canal” with Dick Street. NEWENT AREA PRAYER FOCUS 1st Wed/month, 8.30am, St Mary's Church Rooms, Newent Come along and pray for everyone in the Newent area with people of all churches. NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Every Wednesday (6.45pm meet for 7pm start) and Friday (7pm meet for 7.15pm start), Sixth Form Centre, Newent Community School Always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. www.bridgewebs.com/newent NEWENT CHESS CLUB Thursdays 2pm, Newent Library NEWENT LAKESIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meet every 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm Sheppard House, off Onslow Rd

Colette Arbuthnot 01531 820036, colette.arbuthnot1@gmail.com. 17 Apr: “WI House”. NEWENT LIBRARY CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 10.30am - 12pm For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. 01531 820447. PARKINSON’S UK NORTH FOREST GROUP 2nd Mon/month (except Jul & Dec), 10.30am - 12pm, Malswick House, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE Jane Henderson 0844 225 3694, jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk. ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS Join the 186 Newent Squadron on a Monday or Thursday from 7.15pm at Newent Community Centre, GL18 1BD and see what you can achieve, whether it's sports, music or first aid, we offer a wide range of activities. Between 13 and 17 years (or 12 y.o. and in year 8). Flt Lt Grimshaw 07796 954841. oc.186@aircadets.org. Facebook: 186 Newent Squadron. RUDFORD HIGHLEADON & CHURCHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 4th Weds/month, 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall Margaret Bullock: 01452 750438 STAUNTON & DISTRICT WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2nd Weds/month, 7pm, Lawn Farm, Pillows Green Rd, Corse, GL19 3NX Barbara Bubb: 01452 840338, bubb3da@btinternet.com THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB 2nd Thu/month 2pm, St Mary’s Church, Newent For the older generation; usually includes a speaker followed by tea and cakes. TIBBERTON & TAYNTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Weds/month, 7.30pm at Taynton & Tibberton Village Hall Patricia Rackliffe: 01452 790520, pmrackliff@hotmail.co.uk

ARTS AND CRAFTS HUNTLEY ART GROUP Every Friday, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Huntley Village Hall Tutor Jackie Cox. Watercolours, oils, pastels, silk painting, etc. All levels. Heather Smith 01452 830088 or Mara Ciolfi 01242 678601. 'IN STITCHES' (FORTNIGHTLY) 10am - 12 noon, Meet upstairs at Newent Community Centre Free sewing/knitting club. Jacky Wallace 01452 790632. MALSWICK ART CLUB Every Wednesday, 10am - 12 noon, Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, GL18 1HE Relax, have fun and experiment with new art techniques in a friendly environment. Suitable for all. Pay as you go basis. Janice 07884 266947. NEWENT & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB MEETING Tuesdays, meet at 7.30pm, Newent Library (parking behind) Workshops, talks and competitions. £2 per evening (visit 3 times before joining). www.newentdcc.com, info@newentdcc.com. NEWENT QUILTERS 2nd Thurs/month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall For beginners and experienced quilters. Sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and next exhibitions. Mags Smith: 07989 059835, newentquilters1@gmail.com FITNESS & EXERCISE ACTIVE BALANCE & FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES (OVER 60S) Fridays, Newent Memorial Hall Falls Prevention: 1 - 2pm. Active Balance: 2 - 3pm. Suitable for those with early dementia; speak to your GP/Nurse about a referral or The Exercise Referral Team 01594 812399. £3 per class. Sarah Davies 07914 538616.

If you have supplied details for us to include your club 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 308522 to discuss our £10 premium entries. GORSLEY BARN DANCE CLUB Last Mon/month, 7.30pm 9.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Ceilidh and barn dancing. Previous experience and/or a partner not necessary. Chris 01989 562934 or Hilary 01989 720105. MAY HILL COUNTRY DANCE 1st Wed/month, 10am 12pm, May Hill Village Hall No previous experience or partner needed. NEWENT CYCLING GROUP Informal cycling group with rides to suit different abilities. www.groupspaces.com/ NewentCycling, Ann or Steve 01531 821490. NEWENT LINE DANCERS (INTERMEDIATE +) Thursdays, 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Newent Community Centre Tel. 07725 614774 NEWENT PARKRUN (FREE) Saturdays, 9am, Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, GL18 1QF 5km run. Register at www. parkrun.org.uk/newent NEWENT SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB Saturdays, 2pm - 4pm, Newent Comprehensive School Gym Bowls available. Barbara: 01531 820279 NEWENT WALKING GROUP Sundays, twice a month An informal friendly walking group, full or half days 4 - 10 miles. Alison Jones 01531 820151. WALKING RUGBY CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm at the Rec For men and women over 50.

No knowledge of rugby necessary. Turn up at the Rec in warm loose clothing and appropriate footwear. PILATES Wednesdays 6.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Advanced class. Janet Taylor 07792 942860 or 01989 720233. WALKING FOR HEALTH Thursdays, 10 - 11am, Meet at Chill Out Zone Short local walk followed by refreshments for all abilities. Margaret Highton 01531 820245 or Barbara Woods 01594 562240. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk WINTER SEASON SHORT MAT Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm, Aston Ingham Bowls Club, Orles Green. Equipment available. No experience needed. www. astoninghambowlingclub.co.uk or Rita Hancock 01989 720168 or 07742986904. GARDENING GORSLEY GARDEN CLUB 9 April, Gorsley Village Hall AGM (N.B. this is a week earlier than usual). NEWENT GARDENING CLUB 3rd Thursday/month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall Angela 01531 820761, newentgardeningclub@gmail. com. 19th Apr: Angela Thompson (Fabulous fuchsias, Bosbury). MUSIC NEWENT CLASSICAL BRASS Newent Community Centre Events cont'd...

Events cont'd... An opportunity for all brass players. Graham Chorlton, info@newentorchestra.org, www.newentorchestra.org NEWENT FOLK CLUB Every 3rd Thurs 8pm, The Kings Arms, Ross Rd All musicians and singers welcome. 01531 820687. NEWENT ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY Weekly rehearsals, The Newent Centre, Ross Rd Bill Anderton 01531 821075, info@newentorchestra.org.

www.newentorchestra.org NEWENT ORCHESTRA MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP (NOMAG) Last Fri/month, 3 - 4.30pm, St Bartholomew's Community Room, GL18 1BX Relax, listen & chat about classical music, £2. www.newentorchestra. org, Ginny Janes 01531 821904 or Bill Anderton info@ newentorchestra.org. LOCAL MARKETS KEMPLEY PRODUCE MARKET 14 April, 9.30am - 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall

Local seasonal produce at good prices. Maggie Bligh 01531 890332, kempleyproducemarket@gmail. com or www.kempleymarket.com. NEWENT & DISTRICT COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11am, Memorial Hall Local produce: cakes, preserves, vegetables, cut flowers, plants and cards. refreshments. MARKET & HARVEST EXCHANGE 4th Sat/month, 10am - 12pm, Rudford & Highleadon Village Hall Home produced goods & refreshments. www.rudford.net or 01452 790831.

The Federation Federationof ofNewent Newent The Schools Schools -- Fire Fire&&Ice! Ice! Memories that last a lifetime; inspiring children and embedding a love of learning! At Glebe Infant School the long-awaited burning of the replica model of London, that the children had worked on, took place and inspired the writing of some incredible pieces of work. The children had painstakingly created the most wonderful Tudor houses from cereal boxes. They had thought long and hard about their design and overhanging second storeys. They had worked hard, helping one another to construct and build them. Finally, they were topped with authentic-looking thatched roofs and painted with traditional beams. The model of nearly a hundred houses was fixed to a board and taken outside. The children had learnt about how, because of the

close proximity of the houses to one another, the Great Fire of London had spread rapidly and caused such devastation. The moment of truth arrived on Monday 5th February. Members of the local firefighting team here in Newent allowed the children to witness the controlled re-enactment of the fire using their model! ‘It was amazing!’ – Poppy ‘It was jaw-dropping!’ – Leo Meanwhile, in Picklenash School, our Y3/4 children were having fun at an entirely different end of the temperature scale! Investigating solids, liquids and gases and their relative properties, the children came armed with thick gloves to conduct their most recent experiment. Late in the morning, a Morrison's delivery bearing

trays of ice and salt arrived. The children were able to see the effect of combining the two to help create their very own ice cream! The extreme temperatures that were created amazed the children and more importantly, the ice cream that was created tasted great! ‘It was delicious!’ – Lily ‘It was really fun because we all got to work together as a team.’ - Marni If you are looking for school places for next year’s reception or in any of the other primary year groups we would welcome you to visit Glebe Infant School & Picklenash Junior School. Please feel free to contact the school office on 01531 820589 to arrange a tour of the school with the Head teacher. - Tony Larner, Executive Head Teacher

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order throughout Quiet Location within easy distance of the Town Centre l In aexcellent Entrance Hallway, hallway, Lounge, cloakroom, lounge Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom l Entrance and large kitchen/dining room & Conservatory, Ensuite Wet Room/Shower Room to Master 4 bedrooms with ensuite to master l Detached Garage with parking to thebedroom front and family bathroom, garage and off-road l

The property beneﬁts from gas central heating & double glazing parking as well as enclosed rear garden

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location £299,950

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£225,000

email: enquiries@newentproperties.co.uk www.newentproperties.com Tel: 01531 820767

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16 Broad Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AJ