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“Mum, come in here,” Jennifer whispered, dragging Doreen into the downstairs toilet. “Have you seen what Gary’s got in his rucksack?” “No love,” Doreen replied, steadying herself on the towel rail; it was a tight space for two people and a rucksack. “I don’t go nosing through your brother’s belongings, and neither should you.”
“Shhh, he could be out of the shower any minute,” Jennifer said. “I need to show you something. Have you noticed he’s been behaving a bit strangely this week?” “He has been a bit jumpy,” Doreen agreed reluctantly. “I thought it meant love was in the air.”
“Me too,” Jennifer nodded. “You know how I said he should take Elaine somewhere special for Valentine’s Day?” “You wouldn’t stop going on about it!” Doreen interrupted sternly.
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“She’s the outdoors type,” Doreen shrugged. “Honestly Mum, is she a woman or a Labrador?” Jennifer shuddered. “They even go out in the rain.” “He seems happy,” Doreen said.
“That’s what I thought,” Jennifer said. “I just had this notion that he might be planning on popping the question tonight.” “What a lovely thought!” Doreen gasped. Jennifer continued, “I had this hunch that I if looked in his rucksack I’d find an engagement ring.”
Doreen grasped Jennifer’s arm. “And did you?” “No.” Jennifer opened the drawstring of Gary’s bag. “I found these. They’re nightvision binoculars, a thermos and some cheese sandwiches.”
Both women looked at each other in horror.
“Mum, tell me honestly, have you properly met this Elaine?” Jennifer asked.
“So you’re not stalking her then?” Doreen asked.
“Don’t you think it’s odd that he only invites her round when we’re not here?”
“That doesn’t sound very romantic,” Jennifer pouted.
“No, Mum,” Gary laughed. “She really is my girlfriend.”
“He says she’s quite shy,” Doreen offered.
Gary smiled. What Jennifer had failed to find was the diamond engagement ring he’d hidden in the lid of the thermos flask.
“I assumed he wanted some privacy.” Doreen felt flustered. “What are you trying to say, Jennifer?”
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Remarkable Raspberries If you want to grow soft fruit then I recommend raspberries for value, reliability and ease of growth.
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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales brought smiles to the faces of patients being cared for by Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice and their families during a special visit to Cheltenham in December.
The Prince of Wales, who has been Patron of the hospice for 32 years, met patients receiving expert and compassionate palliative care, their families, volunteers, supporters, Sue Ryder Nurses and hospice support staff.
During the visit, His Royal Highness was invited to mark the occasion of his 70th birthday year by planting a Yellow Norwegian Maple within the hospice grounds. The commemorative tree and plaque have pride of place in the hospice’s new woodland walk. For more information on Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice please visit www.sueryder.org/leckhampton
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Royal Voluntary Service is looking for volunteers in Gloucestershire to kickstart a range of new social groups for people in their community, particularly those in later life.
Social activities could include; running a quiz group in a community hall, establishing a book club in a local library or exploring new ways to bring people together over food. The Bring People Together programme is active across the county and is seeking volunteers in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley, Winchcombe, Coleford, Cinderford, Lydney, Mitcheldean and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be provided. Royal Voluntary Service will also provide guidance on recruiting volunteers to help you, managing money and fundraising. They will also teach you how to run the activity safely and legally. In return, volunteer coordinators can enjoy developing their skills and experience, being part of a team and creating something of lasting value for their community and the people in it. If anyone has an idea for a group they would like to set up as a volunteer coordinator, please contact Charlie on Charles.allen@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk, call 07774 334 322 or visit www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
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Your local EVENTS GUIDE HISTORY TALKS 7pm for 7.30pm start, Linton Village Hall, HR9 7RX Linton & District History Society. 6 Feb: “The very first action of D-Day”. 13 Feb: “Timber-framed Buildings”. 27 Feb: “The early career of John Nash”. Admission: members £2, visitors £3, students free. Dorian Osborne: 01989 780634 or brockswoodfs@yahoo.co.uk. NEWENT ONION FAYRE OPEN EVENT AND AGM 6 Feb, 7.30pm, Newent Market House New members for fresh ideas and helping hands needed. Come and support your community. onions@ newentonionfayre.net, 07831762735 or 01531 821610 for details.
SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE DOWSERS 7 Feb, 7.30pm, Aston Ingham Village Hall, HR9 7LS An opportunity to try your hand at various specialist dowsing methods as four SHD members set up stalls and share their knowledge. Bring your pendulums or rods if you have them. Members £3; Non-Members £4. www.shd.org.uk FILM EVENING 9 Feb, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Pauntley Village Hall The Greatest Showman (PG). Tickets: £5.50 to include tea/coffee & cake. 26
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MEETING ABOUT PRAYER. 12 Feb, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Rooms For those who would like to find out about different ways to pray. Come along and learn from one another.
OLD FATHER THAMES: THE RIVER IN ART 14 Feb, 2pm, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG The Arts Society West Gloucestershire presents an art talk on the Thames by Andrew Davies. Ticket required. T: 01684 833701
BE STILL QUIET MORNINGS 16 Feb, 10am - 12pm, St Mary's Church Rooms Are you longing for quietness in this busy world? Explore deeper and differing ways of listening... COMMUNITY CINEMA 16 Feb, Doors 6pm for 6.30pm start, Newent
Community Centre, Ross Rd Family film & refreshments. Free admission; children must be accompanied by adults. For further details: Andrea Cox acox27@ btinternet.com.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS 21 Feb, Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start, Gorsley Village Hall. ‘Finding Your Feet’ (cert. 12). Just under 2h, no interval. Refreshments available or BYO drinks. Admission (at the door): Adults £5, Children (U18) £3. Discounted tickets available in advance from Gorsley Community Shop or Tony Beckwith: 01989 720358/ mtonybeckwith@gmail.com. NEWENT GARDENING CLUB MEETING & TALK 21 Feb, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall “Hedgehogs”; Lucy BearmanBrown. Visitors welcome. For details 01531 820761.
THE BIRTH OF VIRTUOSITY 23 Feb, Doors open at 7pm, Concert at 7.30pm, Kempley Village Hall, Dymock, GL18 2BP. An evening of live music, discussion and drinks with local violinist Alice Earll. T: 01989 780792 TRAIDCRAFT BIG BREW COFFEE MORNINGS 25 & 26 Feb, 10am - 1pm, Community Café @ Chill Out, 36 Broad Street. Traidcraft goods, gifts & cake for sale.
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DAFFODIL WEEKEND & SPRING FAYRE 30 & 31 March, 10am - 5pm, Dymock Parish Hall, Ledbury Rd, Dymock, GL18 AG Trading tables in the hall each day with a variety of goods for sale. Light refreshments available. Guided walk at 2pm each day to see the wild daffodils. Information for those who wish to see them from a vehicle. For enquiries: Jenny Thick 01531 890453 or jenniferthick@aol.com.
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MEND & REPAIR CAFÉ 3rd Saturday/month, 10am - 1pm, Community Cafe, 36 Broad St, GL18 1AJ Bring your broken, damaged and worn out items for our expert volunteer repairers to fix. Incl. electrical household items, furniture, clothing and more. Small donation only. Cake & drinks available. 01531 890 609 NEWENT & AREA PRAYER FOCUS 1st Wed/month, 8.30am, St Mary's Church Rooms, Newent. Come along and pray for our area with members of all the churches.
NEWENT & DISTRICT U3A 3rd Tues/month, 9.45am 12pm, Newent Memorial Hall Presentations from visiting speakers & refreshments. £2. www.u3asites.org.uk/newent/ events or 01531 820826. 19 Feb: "Wildlife of the Falkland Islands" with Philip Mugridge.
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HUNTLEY MARKET 1st Sat/month, 10am 12pm, Huntley Village Hall, GL19 3DU. Local products, incl. cakes & savouries, preserves & veggies, sausages, plants, crafts, etc. Refreshments available. Sandie 01452831272. KEMPLEY PRODUCE MARKET 9 Feb, 9.30am - 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Local seasonal produce at good prices.Maggie Bligh 01531 890332, kempleyproducemarket@ gmail.com or www. kempleymarket.com.
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Auction Anecdote Unfortunately, I am caught ‘on the hop’ writing this article in more senses than one. After my fall on the Malvern Hills, I am still hopping about on crutches which is making life extremely difficult. At the time of writing we have not yet had the January sale and so I cannot recount any exciting recent saleroom snippets. So instead I thought I would do a brief glimpse backwards and forwards in an attempt to summarise the current market. Jewellery has definitely been the star of the show the last few years at Smiths with fine diamond set jewellery often stealing the limelight and performing very well. It seems people think that they might as well This charming silver novelty invest in and enjoy a pepper pot needs a good clean nice piece of jewellery, but still sold for £150 rather than see the money wasting away in the bank. Small items of antique silver are also doing very well along with militaria, coins, postcards and of course all the little niche collectables I have mentioned before. Of course, there is a downside and areas which currently struggle continue to be the traditional antiques such as furniture, ceramics and clocks as well as many traditional paintings and prints. However, new furnishing trends look set to introduce a much richer and lusher eclectic style which works well with antiques as opposed to the stark white minimalist look which has been popular for so long. So give it another few years and I am certain antique furnishings will be back on top form – so now is surely the time to buy! Smiths’ next sale is on the 1st March and includes a special section for Militaria as well as a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 5th, 7th, 12th & 14th of February, 10am - 3pm or by appointment. For further information please telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewenatuctions.co.uk. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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