Newent Magazine Feb15

NEWENT MAGAZINE www.newentmagazine.co.uk

& SURROUNDING VILLAGES February 2015

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Community News Puzzles &Crosswords

Listings & Local Businesses & much more!

Martin Lewis

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edition of Newent Magazine Dear Reader, If you set yourself a New Year’s resolution, chances are that 4 out of 5 people gave up on theirs by the 21st of January, so fingers crossed if you pledged to lose weight, give up smoking or even took part in Dry January, that you made it through the month.

January threw a lot of strange weather at us. One day it was stunning and then we had rain, sleet, more sunshine, more rain, snow, icy roads, black ice and Gale force winds. That Indian summer we had seems years ago…

As we head into February the Newent Magazine is launching a sister magazine for the Forest, called Forest of Dean Magazine with lots of our existing customers advertising in both.

Finally, happy Valentine's Day and lots of love from all at Newent Magazine!

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February sees the launch of the Forest of Dean Magazine.

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Packed with Community News ords Puzzles & Crossw

Listings & Local Businesses & much more!

Martin Lewis

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Linda Gaiderman

Most people's experience of needles is of those used in injections and blood tests...

Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to these. They are much finer and when inserted the sensation is often described as a tingle.

Over the past 25 years I have treated many health conditions in my clinics at Newent Osteopaths

The Coach House Gloucester Street Newent, GL18 1AF Phone: 01531 822 392

Kemerton Acupuncture Clinic

Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7HZ Phone: 01386 725 461

To discuss how I can help you contact

Linda on 07789 714319

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Martin

LEWIS Car Insurance Car insurance prices have fallen 40% over the past two years, according to the AA. But with a rise in fraudulent claims, its latest index predicts an increase of up to 8% in 2015; others think 10% is possible. So to help you drive down costs, let me answer your most common questions…

Q. Is this only something you can do if you’re at renewal?

A. No, everyone should be checking their price right now, even if you only signed up to a new deal a few months ago. Unless you’ve claimed, you can usually cancel a policy for a fee of around £50 and get a refund for the rest of the year (though you won’t earn no claims for that year). It’s worth checking if it’s worth it.

Q. My renewal’s only six weeks away, should I just wait?

A. It’s likely if you did try and cancel and get a new policy now, the cancellation fee will diminish any savings – so that’s a bit futile. Yet there is another trick – www.aviva.co.uk, www.postoffice.co.uk and www.lv.com quotes last 60 days, so why not grab them now and you’re effectively locking in those prices in case they rise in the meantime.

Q. Are the savings that great? Can’t you just auto-renew?

A. Never just auto-renew without checking elsewhere, often it just lets insurers smack a price rise on you, as it knows apathy means many will keep paying more and more.

I’m not saying auto-renewing will never be your cheapest option, just that it should never be done without checking and comparing elsewhere first.

Q. So it’s just a question of getting on a comparison site?

A. That’s the route many use, but there are steps to really kick it up. It’s important to understand that there’s no one cheapest provider, so it’s a case of following a system.

Never just do one comparison, you need a benchmark of a few comparisons to find out where’s cheapest. There’s a system to follow fully explained at www.mse.me/ carinsurance. In a nutshell…

Combine comparison sites. They don’t all cover the same insurers, so combining a number of sites is the best way to really make a meaningful saving. My current top picks for a typical driver are www.moneysupermarket.com, www.confused.com, and www.comparethemarket.com Check insurers that comparisons miss. Comparison sites let you compare 100s of insurers quickly but they don’t capture the entire market. The biggies, including Aviva, www.directline.com and www.zurich.co.uk only offer their products directly.

with one car at once so don’t include multi-car discounts. Therefore you should always manually check those that offer it. The big one is www.admiral.com multi-car, but www.churchill.com, www.directline.com and www.privilege.com also offer it. I’m not saying they’ll win, but that you should check.

Difficult to insure? Use a broker. If you’ve difficult circumstances (eg, past bans or big accidents) that make getting insurance difficult, a comparison site is less likely to help as these are mainly focused on ‘normal’ policies.

You may be better off finding a local broker - see the British Insurance Brokers’ Association website (www.biba.org.uk), as these can sometimes find a cheaper deal for you.

Q. So it’s all pretty straightforward?

A. Ah if only. Common-sense doesn't always do the job…

- Third party's not always cheapest. Merely selecting comprehensive makes some insurers see you as a lower risk.

So always check both.

- Adding a responsible second driver can cut your costs. This can bring down your risk average and price ― of course, it must be someone who may drive your car. As Mazzyb5 tweeted: "Took your advice and added mum ― saved £500."

- Tweaking your job description can cut costs. I'm not saying lap dancers should call themselves cabinet ministers (or vice versa, heaven forbid). But these days many people have such specific job descriptions car insurers don't list them, as Fabsternation tweeted: "Thanks. Changing from creative director to marketing manager saved £300." See my fun car insurance job picker tool www.mse.me/jobpicker.

- Beware paying monthly. A monthly payment plan for your insurance is essentially a high-interest loan. For example, if your premium is £1,000 but you’re paying an APR of 25%, your insurance will actually cost £1,140 once you factor in the interest. So either pay in full, or if you can't afford it, use a credit card with a lower APR or better still, a 0% credit card for spending, ensuring your repayments are big enough to clear it within a year.

Q. And any special tips for young drivers?

A. With the average premium for a 17-22-year-old at an eyewatering £1,194 per year, young car drivers can be priced out ― all the techniques above will help, but if you’re not getting there, check ‘pay how you drive’ (telematics) this involves a device being fitted inside your car that monitors your actions behind the wheel. Full info in www.mse.me/youngdrivers.

More than one car at home? Comparison sites can only cope

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1QF Tel: 01531 820550 Fax: 01531 820707 Email: admin@newent.gloucs.sch.uk Website: www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk

SCHOOL CLEANER

Grade A – £13,500 per annum (pro rata)

15-20 hours a week, term time plus 15 days (41 weeks).

The successful candidate will assist in providing a high quality cleaning service to the School.

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Fencing & Shed Manufacturing FENCING • POST • RAILS • GATES DECKING • STOCKWIRE NETTING

Post Mix, Cement, Firewood Logs

£7.40 per hour

If you have some free time during the working day and would like to help our students, we would like to hear from you. We are looking to appoint more adults to join our already established and successful team of Examination Invigilators for this summer’s examinations. This is a highly responsible paid position and requires vigilance, concentration and compassion in the support of young people at this important time.

Further information and application forms available on request or from the School's website.

www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk

Applications should be supported by letter and full CV and sent for the attention of Mrs Ann Price, Business Manager.

We aim to be a safe school - chilren's welfare is paramount.

These posts are subjected to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

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Weddings by Sam is a Gloucestershire based wedding photography service, specialising in wedding photojournalism run by Sam Furlong. Sam is a former newspaper photographer who spent almost 15 years working for the national press on news and current affairs stories. As a result, he is now very experienced in capturing that decisive moment on breaking news events where there is no second chance to get it right.

Using this experience he now photographs weddings in the same spontaneous, unscripted manner, capturing the day naturally as it unfolds rather than interrupting your day to stage lots of formal, posed photos. By working in this way, Sam captures the real story of your day and with a wealth of experience of working quickly under pressure, Sam gets the shot every time.

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Kids birthday parties from £10 per child Lessons: £7 for 20 mins one to one, £15 for 30 mins and £20 for 45 mins

Group Lessons: £10 for 45 min £20 per hour for Hacks around May Hill Fun Days from £20

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Laser, Slimming & Skin Clinic opens in Newent

Laser, Slimming & Skin Clinic

NEW CLINIC OPENS IN NEWENT THIS MONTH

Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair!

Located at 1 Market Square within the Newent Health & Beauty Salon, we are starting a new MPL and Radio Frequency Clinic. Be rid of unwanted hair and shaving rashes with the very latest Multi Pulsed Light (MPL) technology to remove hair on almost all parts of the body for both men and women.

We can also reduce or remove Age & Sun spots, Fine Lines, Spots & Acne,Thread Veins, Rosacea and Pigmentation.

Also available is the chance to look years younger with slimming and skin tightening which helps reduce and remove fine lines & wrinkles to the face, saggy skin on the Jawline, Upper Arms (Bingo Wings) and tummy area. Reduce double Chins, Frown and laughter lines and Nasal Labial folds (nose to mouth).

Call 07979 246 537 for a consultation or to book an appointment. Introductory offer 50% off your first treatment - for the month of February.

Gift Vouchers available as gifts for Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Birthdays and Special Occasions. e: newentlaserclinic@yahoo.co.uk

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New ownership, new management, new décor Great quality, home-made, locally sourced food served in a warm and welcoming environment

K A E T S ght & Grill ni 6 - 9pm nesday Every Wed £20 two for Meal for

Lunch Wednesday to Saturday 12 - 2pm for £7

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Monday - Closed Tuesday 5pM - 11pM Wednesday - Thursday 12 - 3pM, 5pM - 11pM Friday - sunday 12 - Close

Kitchen

Monday - Tuesday Closed Wednesday - saTurday 12 - 2pM, 6pM - 9pM sunday 12 - 4pM The Swan, Ledbury Road, Staunton, Glos, GL19 3QA www.swanstaunton.co.uk info @swanstaunton.co.uk 01452 840323 Page 12

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New owners at The Swan, Staunton The Swan at Staunton has recently undergone a refurbishment courtesy of new owners, Chamberlayne Farms Ltd. The Swan, which is now a freehouse, is the third pub the Chamberlayne family own in the locality.

The pub focuses on offering great quality, home-made, locally sourced food in a warm and welcoming environment. The well stocked bar offers a selection of fine cask ales, guest ales which change regularly and a wide range of great quality wine, ciders, perry and lager. Anthony heads up the team in the bar and you’ll be sure of a warm welcome whether you are popping in for a quiet drink or going in for a meal.

Ant manages the team in the kitchen where the focus is on local provenance. All of the meat used is reared in the neighbouring villages. In addition to lunches for £7, evening meals and roasts on a Sunday; The Swan offers fish and chips to take-away on Friday nights and a steak/grill night every Wednesday where you can enjoy a meal for two for £20.

The Swan aims to provide a focal point for the local village community and visitors alike. Whether it be a quick drink after work, a leisurely lunch with friends or an intimate dinner for two, it would be worth considering The Swan.

If you would like to book a table, please call The Swan on 01452 840323 or email info@ swanstaunton.co.uk. The pub is located in the village of Staunton on the A417 between Gloucester and Ledbury.

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My name is Sam Chandler and I live in Highnam, Glos.

I will pamper your pet in my own home. One on one attention, I can also pick up and drop off your dog if you are unable to come to me.

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Discover Turkish Delights in Newent Meryem’s Turkish Restaurant has now opened in the Shambles and is treating us to the delights of fine Turkish cuisine three nights a week.

Owner Asim Erol and wife Dawn are no strangers to the area, having previously run the Traveller’s Rest and Penny Farthing. They also own ‘Erol’s Café & Sandwich Bar’ in the Shambles which they extended to accommodate Meryem’s Restaurant (located upstairs).

The first thing you notice when visiting Meryem’s, it that your feet will sink into the deep thick carpet that is covering the floor. The décor is sleek - you can either take advantage of some low floor seating or dine on regular tables.

Once seated, you can chose from a range of no less than ten Mezes (starters) or share a mix of them between two or four people.You will also be spoilt for choice with mouth watering main dishes such as a lamb chicken, mixed shish, lamb koftes or vegetable kebabs served with Turkish salads and rice, so don’t miss out on this wonderful dining experience!

Meryem’s is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm.

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Find us at The Shambles in Newent, GL18 1PP Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.

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Auction Anecdote Since at the time of writing Smiths have not yet had their January antiques sale I will have to hark back to last year and the December antique sale when we were very pleased to be asked to auction an attractive 19th century Pre-Raphaelite bronze group depicting a couple embracing.

Monthly Sales of Antiques & Collectables Left: Five WWI character jugs Sold £1800

The romantic piece was entitled ‘Wedded’ and had been cast by an Italian artist living in Britain at that time called Giovanni Battista Amandola. The sculpture was after a Pre-Raphaelite painting by Lord Leighton with whom he had formed a friendship and whose work he much admired. It was commissioned by the Fine Art Society in 1885 and was immediately a great hit at that time. It was highly praised for it’s technical achievement in its attention to detail and also sensitive depiction of human emotion.

Entered from a house clearance just a few hundred yards from the saleroom – the bronze sold for £920 to a determined local buyer in the room who had patiently waited two hours to bid since the lot was near the end of the sale and she had been anxious not to risk missing it. She then had to fight off interest on the telephone and internet – at one point withdrawing from the bidding and then rejoining as she decided she liked it so much.

Smiths are now preparing for their first 2015 Antiques and Collectbales sale on the 30th January with which we are very pleased as it includes a very large selection of fine quality and valuable coins in the coin section. The sale also includes furniture, silver & jewellery, ceramics, paintings and collectables. The next sale after that is on the 6th March which includes a diverse cross section of antiques and collectables including a specialist section for Medals and Militaria. Entries are invited – please see our advert in this magazine or telephone for details on 01531 821776.

- Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent

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Kodak Express encouraged people to take family photographs over Christmas and New Year and to drop them in to their shop in Gloucester Road to enter the competition.

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PICTURE ABOVE: Adult category winner Sarah Bailey took this photo of nephew Lowen Bailey.

Winner of the adult category was Sarah Bailey of Ross who took a photograph of her nephew Lowen Bailey, age 6, with a rather amusing reindeer.Winner of the junior category was Olivia Lerego-Jenkins, age 11, who took a selfie with Mum, Hannah Lerego.

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THE CAKE • 300g plain flour • 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 4 tbsp cocoa powder • 235g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 300g caster sugar • 3 medium eggs, beaten • 200ml buttermilk • 1� tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp liquid red food colouring THE CHOCOLATE ICING • 140g plain chocolate, broken into pieces • 75g butter, diced • 75ml double cream THE FROSTING • 55g unsalted butter, softened • � tsp vanilla extract • 115g icing sugar, sifted • 115 g full-fat soft cheese • 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips, to decorate

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line the bases of 3 x 20cm round sandwich tins. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and cocoa powder into a bowl and set aside.

2. Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and using an electric whisk beat together until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs then beat in the buttermilk, vanilla extract and red food colouring. Fold in the sifted flour mixture.

3. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins and level the surfaces. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until risen and just firm to the touch. Leave the sponges in the tins for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

4. To make the chocolate icing, put the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Leave until melted.

Remove the bowl from the heat and stir the mixture until smooth. Cool for 2-3 minutes then stir in the cream. Leave at room temperature for 20-30 minutes then chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the icing is just thick enough to spread.

5. To make the frosting place the softened butter in a bowl and beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually beat in the sifted icing sugar until very smooth and thoroughly blended, then beat in the soft cheese. Don’t overbeat or the icing will start to go runny.

6. To assemble the cake, sandwich all three sponges together with twothirds of the frosting and nearly all of the chocolate icing (reserve 1-2 tbsp for decorating the top of the cake). Spread the rest of the frosting around the sides and over the top of the cake, smoothing it with a spatula.

7. Gently reheat the rest of the chocolate icing in the microwave on low setting for a few seconds – it needs to be just soft enough to pipe.

Spoon the icing into a paper piping bag and snip off the end. Pipe swirls of icing on top of the cake then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Chill in the fridge until ready to eat.

TIP - To add an extra sweetness and colour to the cake, place 2 tbsp granulated sugar in a bag with a little red food colouring paste. Rub the bag between your fingertips to colour the sugar. Use a palette knife to coat the coloured sugar around the side of the frosted cake. Only add this final touch just before serving the cake otherwise the sugar will dissolve into the frosting.

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by Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.co.uk February isn’t quite spring, but there’s still plenty to celebrate because our local National Trust gardens are once again open for business. Forget the telly and the Internet, when you really want to get inspired

by Nature you need to be out there amongst it. Obviously, you also need to be dressed for the part, which was how Wellygate came about.

For those of a more rural disposition, wellies are a way of life. We pop to the shops in ours – you learn a lot about customer service by the reception your footwear receives. This time of year people are generally forgiving, unlike Anne’s wellies.

When she noticed a split along one boot, she wasn’t unduly concerned; she even took my suggestion of a bicycle repair kit well. She improvised for a while with a plastic bag (a tad sweaty, I gather) and finally, accepting that 10 years is a good innings for boots, we checked for replacements online. The same brand (no names no pack drill) is now manufactured overseas – a sign of the times and, apparently, terrible customer reviews. I was delighted though because this gave us

more reason to repair them, apart from my fondness for saving money.

We went into town for some sealant and on the way back we detoured to the National Trust, where I gallantly lent Anne my wellies and trusted to my weatherproof boots.

The sight of a few daffs, a smattering of cyclamen and a good show of snowdrops will gladden the heart of any gardener; it’s as if Nature is whispering that spring is definitely on its way, meantime here’s something to tide you over. Our walk completed, we bought some discounted cyclamen and retired to the tearoom, where I discovered my supposedly weatherproof boots had come out in sympathy. Luckily for us, we’d bought a large tube of sealant.

Back home, we learned that a couple were moving out of their rented cottage soon – something to do with the landlord, upcountry, ringing in the changes (and the till).

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I saw my first tayberry in their garden.

Villagers had been invited to pop up the following day if they wanted any cuttings and seeds, or to buy some of their stock. Next morning at 10 o’clock sharp we trundled up the lane (there are no proper roads), Anne carrying a tin of home baked scones.

As we rounded the bend we joined a trail of neighbours who had all decided to put in an appearance – an event somewhere between community spirit and plant envy, with a whiff of the Boxing Day sales about it. There were people already milling about in the garden, secateurs and plastic bags in hand.

Anne delivered the scones, while I went on a plant hunt worthy of the Bolithos.

February is not the ideal time to take cuttings, and I’m not sure I agree with one neighbour’s advice of, “If in doubt, plant out,” but I’m delighted to have 10 rosemary cuttings in the house. Thanks to the cineole compound in our Rosmarinus officinalis, and along with our new rhubarb plant, what better way to remember your neighbours?

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Office Programs – what’s the deal these days? Emily Trenwith, GMT Solutions The days of buying software in a box may be over. If you need office programs for work or school, you How can How I shop can Isafely shop online? safely online?

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Preparing for Warmer Weather

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The combination of the poor weather in February and the very fact that gardens tend to be at their least appealing this month, means the chances are yours is receiving nothing much more than a fair helping of neglect at the moment. But spring isn’t far away so get your gardening gloves on for a bit of preparation.

Start by clearing up any remaining fallen leaves, broken twigs. Twigs and woody debris are best binned or burned or perhaps even heaped up in the corner of the garden to act as a sheltering spot for wildlife, but fallen leaves, and the top growth of herbaceous perennials, can be added to the compost heap.

When it comes to tackling herbaceous or flower borders, don’t make things look too clean and tidy, as you may well cut down on the protection that faded top-growth can provide.

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It is too early in the year to cut your lawn and indeed you should try to keep off it as far as possible, but you can clear twigs and leaves and cut back any weeds which have grown faster than the grass itself.

You can use any pots or other containers which have been left around the garden to create spots of colour and interest by clearing them out, using fresh compost and then replanting them. If you choose temporary winter plantings such as winter flowering pansies or pompom winter daisies, then these can simply be removed when it is time to replant with summer bedding. Scrubbing down the outer surfaces of pots and containers will also help to clean them up again, because by now they have invariably accumulated a good helping of algae and soil and can look quite a mess.

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shouldn’t be composted - bin or burn any you find.

Use a stiff brush to clear off surface debris from your terrace or patio and then once it is clear, if it still looks in need of a bit of a facelift, use the stiff brush or yard broom to scrub it over thoroughly. Provided freezing weather is not forecast, wash it over with a few buckets of water.

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February already!

As we race headlong towards the much awaited spring everyones spirits will be feeling much brighter knowing that slighter longer days are already evident and the winter sun is really making me feel so much better already.

For me this month is all about music here in Newent – ranging from school age to adult – it’s great to be able to share Newent Community school music teacherYanna’s great news about the school orchestra tour to London – Rosita’s latest success in her Grade 7 music exam and share a bit about local duo Lila J. While winter carries on here let’s not forget that two local ladies – Charmaine and Becca - have just completed their Kilimanjaro challenge for Cancer Research UK. Next month I can’t wait to share with you some of the girls thoughts and photos from their memorable trek.And while we’re at it let’s not forget the amazing amount these ladies have raised and thatYOU the community have supported – in excess of a whopping £10K. Yanna to head up the Tour of London Great news for our Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre as they are going onTour to London!The Jazz Band, Orchestra, ‘Hella-Dank Band’ and a group of fabulous singers called “The Concert pitch singers will be performing a “Kick-off the London MusicTour” events – date yet to be confirmed but watch out around Newent and via Facebook for the details as soon as it’s all in place – so if you want a sneak preview you will need to be at this event!

Rosita makes the grade!

Rosita, Newent’s very own young talented singer, and a pupil at Newent Community School has successfully passed her Grade 7 music exam with a distinction getting 91% - an amazing achievement for an amazingly talented girl.

Lila J As we see every month by the wonderful articles in this magazine, Newent really is an eclectic mix of many, many groups, organizations and clubs etc with many talents in the town and surrounding villages so I thought I should share local band Lila J with those of you who like me weren’t too familiar with them.

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intricate, acoustic guitars with one great sultry voice, they create a lo-fi gypsy ambience that will captivate you”. Lila J was formed as a result of them playing at Newents first ever community lunch back early last summer.The great news for Lila J is that they have just been sponsored to record their 2nd album (based on hearing their first album - Ambulance).

Speaking to Lisa she tells me it’s all a little bit insane how quickly the momentum has got going and they are really excited about heading into the studio in the spring! Lila J also teach a lot of their songs to guitar pupils and hope to organize a gathering and have all the new players playing! Take a look at their website for more details and forthcoming gigs – www.lilaj.co.uk 100 runs and still going strong Saturday saw our weekly parkrunners turning out to run the 100th Newent parkrun. Cakes and coffee after the FREE timed 5K run are now an integral part of this event and as always cakes were provided by several runners whose baking skills are quite famous in this running family.Well done to all involved and remember this is a volunteer led event so without the volunteers to marshal, time keep etc then this event would not be taking place each week.

Next month Newent parkrun celebrates its second birthday – wonder what the birthday cake will look like – wonder who will be making it!

Green Goddesses lead the way!

Newent RFCs Green Goddesses followed the 1st XVs 35-19 win over Chosen Hill on Saturday 17th January with an amazing win of their own on Sunday 18th January at the Rec here in Newent – the girls went and beat top of the league Keresley 25 – 5 – a real achievement for the team - well done girls!There was a good crowd out to watch helped I’m sure by the winter sun. If you’ve got young daughters then why not let then have a go at girls rugby – the club runs a girls session every Saturday morning at the Rec 9 – 10am forYears 7 – 10 – that’s U13’s and U15’s – who knows Newent could be nurturing a world class female rugby player of the future as Drybrook did - both Natasha “Mo” Hunt and Ceri Large started out at Drybrook and these two ladies were part of the 2014World Cup winning England Ladies team.

A stitch in time saves nine There’s a new shop inThe Shambles and guess what! Another activity will be on offer for the kids soon – this time it’s sewing classes.

The sewing classes are a work in progress so they will be trying out the classes this month to see if it’s a success but hopefully all going well it will continue to thrive. It’s a great opportunity to support and promote this venture as it has potential to bring in some new customers from surrounding areas to Newent and specificallyThe Shambles thus

boosting our local economy – that HAS to be good!.The parents will no doubt be sitting in Erol’s coffee shop whilst the classes are taking place and hopefully looking around the shops in Newent. More details to follow so watch this space or if you are wanting to contact directly then you can pop into the Shambles or Nicola has a Facebook page – Nicolas Littlestore. Good Luck with your new venture Nicola – looking forward to seeing what you and the kids make!

Storm in a D Cup !

Well! a recent trip to Ledbury saw my “Operation ABCDEF cup” complete successfully – a car full of old bras for the Against Breast Cancer charity that Sue Eden from Newent Osteopaths andThe New Start Cats Rescue hold collection boxes for. Sue has been a fantastic ambassador for this activity and once again has sent off another load to the charity – we are way over 1500 bras now that’s an amazing effort and it’s great that two small local towns are supporting the same cause and working in conjunction with each other – the collection point I have in Ledbury is the lovely Fiona Fletcher who owns Appliance Solutions (the only place I know you can get a denim fridge – yep! you did read that right – go and have a look!).This is an ongoing collection so please keep bringing in your old bras.

Painting a picture As everyone knows I’m a huge fan of that iconic hill - Mayhill - and last month I stumbled across local artistYvonne Featherstones gorgeous take on Mayhill – Mayhill in the moonlight – thanks to a post on the Facebook Newent Noticeboard. And well - what’s a girl to do when she sees something like that – yes! Order one of course!

Acts of kindness Local resident Suzi Dallimore AKA the Pampered Chef has set herself a challenge for the year to crochet one granny square a day and make the squares into lap blankets to give to the residents of the home where her mother-in-law lives. Suzi was planning one blanket a month but working on one square a day Suzi reckons that should see 2 a month made so some will also go to the local animal charity - New Start Cat Rescue. If anyone has wool that they could donate to Suzi then please contact me.

As always share your events and activities with me and I can share on to the readers – always love to hear from you. Contact me on Clarepage.newentrfc@gmail.com Clare Page also writes a weekly report about Newent in the Wednesday edition of The Citizen.

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Running the London Marathon for The Alzheimer’s Society – Clares’ update

Well here we are in February already and that means the London Marathon is getting closer… and that means the nerves are already really beginning to ramp up now! Still, I know what I am doing is for a great cause and for my mum, my dad, my family and every other person who is in any way shape or form affected by Alzheimer’s – it’s such a cruel disease – once diagnosed there is no return for the sufferer and their family and friends can only watch as their loved one becomes more distant. I’m not in this for speed – and as you all know I don’t have the body of an athlete BUT for me this is about completing – raising money and maybe more importantly – raising awareness.

How’s the training going?

Pounding the streets of Newent and the surrounding country lanes takes up a lot of my early mornings along with a weekly yoga session and a weekly session with local Personal Trainer Alex Penning. Alex is great and apart from agreeing to a 5.30 am start he really puts me through my paces, all to get me to the start line on Sunday April 26th. I recommend him if like me you need someone telling you what to do! To date I’m up to 16 miles – still another 10 to go – and hoping all the effort I’m putting in will see me run across that finish line and not crawl over it!

Fundraising I’m holding a Cake sale on Saturday 28th February 9am -12 Noon under the Market place here in Newent so if any of you would be able to make and donate a cake then I would be really grateful.

Hoping to see some of you at Newent Circle Club on Friday 6th February for my charity

Bingo evening which starts at 7.30 pm – get there for 7pm to get a seat, your bingo cards, a dabber and of course a drink! Food will be on sale for those coming straight from work or for those who fancy a night away from the kitchen. It’s for raising money for The Alzheimer’s society and I’m looking forward to seeing you all there. Let’s make sure it really is a Full House! I have some fantastic prizes thanks to the generosity of our local businesses and locals – as this is a cause so close to my heart with mum suffering from Alzheimer’s I really am touched by your huge generosity.

The charity recipe book is now well under way and should soon be available to buy – the suggested donation is £5 and you get a great selection of recipes including Joan Curtis’ locally well known Military pickle and recipes kindly donated by Sheppard House, Newent Community School, Newent Magazine, locals and a few “celebrity” recipes to try out!

If you are able to make a donation to my fundraising then please feel free to visit my Just Giving page – and if you’re a UK tax payer you can Giftaid it – this means the charity will receive the tax on your donation – so more money going to their vital work: www.justgiving. com/Clare64 Acts of kindness Can I say a BIG Thank You to the person who so kindly wrote a poem about my

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marathon training and why I’m doing it. This will be written out and framed and I’m also going to include it in my charity recipe book – I was really touched by that kind and very supportive deed.

Clare’s running a marathon Clare’s running a marathon She mentions it every day She’s doing it for Alzheimer’s To keep the curse at bay!

She goes out every morning Determined to pound the street She’s up to 14 miles now, The strain on her poor feet!

With every step and move she makes Her goal comes into sight The pain and effort she endures To help her mothers plight!

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What's On in February Newent & District Camera Club 50th Anniversary Party Tuesday 3 February Venue & time TBA For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@ talk21.com Memory Café Friday 6 Feb, 10.30 – 12 Noon Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent A place where any member of the public who feel that they, or a person they know may have memory problems or related cognitive issues, can drop in without an appointment for a chat, exchange of experiences and receive information. For further information contactVanessa: 01531 821227 May Hill Players present A War Revue - “Stand Together” Friday 6 & Saturday 7 Feb: 7.30 pm, Sunday 8 Feb: 2.30pm, Friday 13 & Saturday 14 Feb: 7.30pm May HillVillage Hall On the 4 August 100 years ago the course of history changed and shaped the world we live in today.

‘Stand together’ captures some of those events and the songs of the First World War with their funny, bitter and sad words which are as memorable today, as then. Songs and sketches in the second Act will look at World War 2. Stand together is about remembering, enjoying and sharing some of those events and songs. All ages are welcome. Price: £8 adult, £4 child.Tickets can be booked from Richard Pett at Longhope Post Office,Tel: 01452 830201/email richardpett2013@gmail.com or from Anne Seymour: 01452 830081.

Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Monday 9 Feb, 10.30 - 12.00 Noon Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Dial-A-Ride available. Call Pam on 01531 821227.

For further information please contact Jane Henderson on 08442253694 or email jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk Gorsley Garden Club Monday 16 February, 7.30 pm

GorsleyVillage Hall ‘TheYunnan in China, the magic of its flowers and mountains’ – an illustrated talk by Mr Coombes.Visitors welcome, £2. For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221.

U3A Monthly Meeting Tuesday 17 Feb 10.30am - 12.30pm Memorial Hall Newent Fraser Gunn “The work of the RNLI”. Admission: £2, refreshments available. Limited parking is available by the Hall with additional spaces in the adjacent car park.

If you are interested in joining U3A why not come to one of our Monthly Meetings and discuss your interests with one of us. U3A promotes learning for all retired or semi-retired people over 55 years of age. Members share interests and skills through participation in Interest Groups, of which we currently have 21. More information can be found on our website: www. u3asites.org.uk/newent.

Newent Orchestra String Trio & Afternoon Tea Tuesday 17 February, 2pm Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Cost: £3. Transport can be provided.

Please call 01531 821227 and ask for Vanessa to book a place.

Flicks in the Sticks Thursday 19 Feb, Doors open at 7pm, Film starts at 7.30pm GorsleyVillage Hall ‘The Book Thief’ (12a). The running time of this film is 131 minutes, so there will be a short interval.

Admission (at the door): Adults £4.50, Children (under 18) £2.50.

Reservations cannot be taken but discounted tickets (Adults £4, Children £2) can be purchased in advance from Gorsley Post Office & Stores or Tony Beckwith, 01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@ gmail.com As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and you are

welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided).

Newent Garden Club Thursday 19 February, 7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall “Gardening for Wildlife” by Helen Mugridge. Comp. Photograph of Wildlife in the Garden/Snowdrop Arrangement 6” max dia. New members are very welcome .

For further details please contact Betty on 01531 821399 or email: betty@woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk Community Cinema: Family Film Saturday 21 February, Doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start Glebe Chapel Refreshments available. Free Admission. For further details please contact Andrea Cox: andreaelizabethcox@tiscali.co.uk Blood Donation Session Friday, 20 Feb, Between 1.30pm 3.45pm and 4.45pm - 7.30pm Corse and Staunton,Village Hall, Gloucester Road, Corse, GL19 3RE Please call 03001232323 to make an appointment or visit www. blood.co.uk for more information.

Evening of Southern American Sunshine Saturday 21 February, Door and bar opens at 7pm, Performance starts at 7.30pm OxenhallVillage Hall The Oxenhall Fringe (in association with Arts in Rural Gloucestershire), Mambo Jambo in Concert: www.mambojambo. co.uk, Jambalaya Stew (Creole Chicken and rice dish) served at 7.30pm included in ticket price of £12.00. Tickets available from Richard Martin at 01531 821354 or richard@hilters.com Mothers’ Union Monthly Meeting Tuesday 24 February, 2pm St Mary’s Church Martin Brown: “Newent in the 1900’s”.Tea, Biscuit and a Chat. Open to all. For further information call Margaret Highton on 01531 820245.

“NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Friday 27 Feb, 3pm - 4.30pm St Bartholomew’s Activity Room This is a social occasion to listen

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...events cont'd from p57 to and chat about music. Relax in a comfy chair, listen to some wonderful music, express your views and enjoy! Led by Bill Anderton, Leader of Newent Orchestra. Cost: £2. For more information contact Ginny James: 015321 821904/ info@newentorchestra.org

Newent Classical Brass Sat 28 Feb, 12.15pm - 1.45pm Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. Contact Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra.org, or see website www.newentorchestra.org Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 28 February, 2.30pm 4.30 pm, Glebe Chapel Come and join us for Crafts, Games, Music and lots of fun meeting new friends. Refreshments provided free.

For information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe on 01452 830203.

A Stitch in Time Saturday 28 Feb - Sunday 12 Apr Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley, Camp Hill, Cinderford, GL14 2UB Enchanting new exhibition by artist SamWhite.The ‘Thread of life’ represents the continuity of humanity.

Sam enjoys making art which is influenced by memories, stories and genealogy. She works from her studio near the Malvern Hills. Entry included in Centre admission. For more information call 01594 822170 or visit: www.deanheritagecentre.com

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Computers & refreshments available: small charge. For further details contact David on 01531 820224 or email fairsharesfod@btconnect.com Newent Bridge Club Wednesdays and Fridays Newent Community School,Watery Lane Wednesday is the competitive evening and Friday is a ‘social’ session. Visitors are always welcome.

Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4thThursday of the month, 7-8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for many good causes.The branch is open to any person with a notion to make a difference, just turn up and take part. For further information contact: Richard Balding at secretary.newent.rbl@googlemail.com Newent & District Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm start Red Lion, Market Square, Newent Visitors welcome, please contact secretary on 07794 644 380 or email rotary@newentbb.co.uk Newent Lakeside Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheppard House, Off Onslow Road.

All Welcome!

Newent Probus Club Memorial Hall, Newent Visitors always welcome, when accompanied by a member. For more details contact Peter Hayes on 01531 8212212.

Arts and Crafts Newent & District Camera Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm for 7.45pm start, Newent Library New Members welcome.

10 February: “Simply Soundtracks 1”; 17 February: Portfolio and Projected Image Competitions, Judge: Michael Krier ARPS MA(Photo); 24 February: Members Evening No. 4. For further information please contact Robin Lister robin.lister@talk21.com Newent Quilters Every second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall New members always welcome.

The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings vary

from workshops, sewing evenings and guest speakers. We run sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and will have our next exhibition soon.

There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm HuntleyVillage Hall Watercolours, oils, pastels and silk painting are all enthusiastically undertaken by complete novices to the more experienced amateur artists. For further information, please call Lyn on 01452 830694.

Fitness Free Fitness Class Monday-Friday (every weekday) 6.45- 7.15pm, Newent Circle Club Consists of 3 levels so anyone can do it. Classes vary btwn Hip Hop Abs, T25 & Insanity. Just arrive, it’s free!

Half an hour each night is all it takes to start feeling fantastic.

Laughter Yoga (Donations only) Every 3rd Thursday at 6-7pm Hits The Spot, Orridge Street, Corse.

Laugh away your stress, aches & pains with this wonderful happy, workout, with guided laughter exercises and yoga breathing!!

Boosts your immune system, keeps a happy healthy heart and fills your life with positivity and happiness!

Yay! Just turn up, no need to book.

No experience of laughing or yoga needed! Everybody welcome.

Daniella: 07801 498519, web: www.lightenuplaugh.weebly.com Newent Cycle Group Kings Arms Pub Weekly cycle rides of approx. 15 miles around the local lanes with a friendly group of local cyclists. Meet at 10am by car park at Newent Lake.

For further information please call Ann or Steve on 01531 821490.

Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774.

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Newent Parkrun (FREE!) Every Saturday at 9am Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre,Watery Lane, Newent, GL18 1QF. 5km run - it’s you against the clock! Simply Register at www.parkrun.org.uk/newent

Newent Short Mat Bowling Club Every Saturday 2pm-4pm Newent Comprehensive School Gym New members are always welcome with bowls available Come along and give it a try! Call Barbara on 01531 820279.

Music Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals

The Newent Centre, Ross Road.

For more information call Bill Anderton on 01531 821075 or email info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org

LOCAL MARKETS Kempley Produce Market Saturday 14 Feb, 9.30 - 11.30am KempleyVillage Hall Come and shop for local produce at good prices, including home-made bread, locally grown vegetables, chutneys, preserves, jam & cakes and lots more (produce seasonal). Enjoy a cup of fair trade tea/coffee with a slice of home-made cake, or chat over a brunch of bacon/sausage butties with friends and neighbours in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. For more information call Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email louise.earll@wyenet.co.uk Newent & District Country Market Every Friday, 10-11am, Newent Memorial Hall Locally produced fresh foods including cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys. Seasonal vegetables, eggs,

cut flowers, plants and cards.Coffee and Biscuits available.

Morning Market Saturday 28 Feb: 10 - 12 Noon, Rudford and HighleadonVillage Hall Stalls will include cakes from Rudford, Highleadon and Churcham WI, Joan’s ‘Help for Heroes’ quilts, local produce, home produced crafts and more, plus delicious brunch and refreshments. For details see www.rudford.net . E-mail penny@ rudford.net or phone 01452 790831 now for bookings.

Newent Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays 10.30am-2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.

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Hobbies Get Ready For The Cycling Revolution

By Kate McLelland When Graham Flavell moved to rural Dorset to begin a new job, he decided to take up cycling as a way of exploring the countryside. For many years he continued to enjoy low-key, leisurely bike journeys: discovering more about the local area and enjoying the occasional family holiday on two wheels.

afford to buy models such as the new, lightweight carbon framed bicycles, which can cost up to £1,000. An old bike can fit the bill (provided you’re not competing in the Tour de France or planning any off-road trekking), but if you’re buying second hand it’s advisable to get your bike serviced to ensure that it is roadworthy.

In recent months, however, Graham’s commitment to cycling has undergone something of a revolution. He is now one of the many thousands of people in the UK for whom cycling has become a serious hobby, and he currently cycles up to 140 miles each week with a few like-minded friends.

If you’re not sure what type of bicycle you need - and there are a bewildering variety of models out there - a specialist cycling shop should be able to help. Alternatively Guardian journalist Helen Pidd’s book The Complete Guide to Everyday Cycling (published

by Penguin) offers a practical, illustrated guide to buying and riding a bike for the first time.

Graham says: “We meet twice a week and I enjoy the camaraderie of cycling in a group. It was hard when I started, but I’ve been amazed how my fitness has improved over the last six months.”

So where do you start if you have decided to take up cycling for the first time? It really depends on what kind of cycling appeals to you. Will you be using your bike for transport, for leisure or for competition?

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Once you have bought your bicycle, you’ll need to acquire some basic skills. How to signal, how to ride in traffic, how to do an emergency stop and even how to change a tyre: these are all essential things to learn before you before you set out on a busy road. The British Cycling website (www. britishcycling.org.uk) allows you to search for a local Bikeability course, designed to teach you the skills you need to ride

confidently on today’s roads.

Britain’s network of cycle lanes and paths is steadily growing, and cycling is now a much safer activity than it used to be, although urban cyclists often complain of cycle lanes being too narrow, or the layout stopping abruptly. Rural roads offer their own challenges, but after a lifetime’s cycling along country lanes Graham Flavell says that the drivers he has met are generally respectful.

Sport England claims that over 2.1 million people currently cycle on a weekly basis in the UK and in the autumn of last year the government published a draft version of its Cycling Delivery Plan for consultation, giving details of a 10-year strategy that includes the ambition to double the amount of cycling activity on Britain’s roads by the year 2025.

The government is keen to promote this plan because cycling not only benefits our mental and physical health, it also protects the environment by cutting down on carbon emissions.

Graham Flavell agrees there are really no better reasons to get on your bike!

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