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Make your New Year’s Resolution one that changes lives If you have a car and a little spare time, then you could make a difference to local residents struggling to get out and about.

Forest Routes, the Lottery funded Community Transport Partnership, is appealing for more volunteer car drivers to assist four transport partners, particularly from more remote parts of the district.

The transport charity is hoping to recruit the volunteer drivers to transport residents to and from appointments and shopping trips, in areas where public transport is not an option.

At present the transport partners have 50 fantastic, dedicated volunteers who regularly help to transport people living in the local community; whether that is to the shops, a lunch club or to a hospital appointment. However, most of these volunteers live in and around the four market towns in the District. This means that a significant number of miles are travelled and charged for where a driver is travelling to pick people up, before their journey has even started.

Passengers are charged a maximum of 50p per mile, which is paid directly to the driver on the day. In order to make this service as cheap as possible for the passenger, new volunteers are needed from across the district, especially in the far north and south.

Anna-Marie Daniels, Programme Coordinator said: “We are extremely grateful to our existing volunteers because without their support we would be unable to offer our essential transport services across the district.

We’re looking for more residents to join our team as volunteers to use their skills and experience as drivers to enable community transport services to become more sustainable and cheaper for the passengers in the community who rely on their help.”

Volunteering for a charity means different things to different people and volunteers regularly tell us how satisfying it is for them to be able to use some of their spare time for the benefit of such an important community service. Volunteer drivers can transform a person’s life, helping people to remain independent and connected to their local community.

We’ve seen for ourselves how something as simple as providing transport can change the lives of those living in the local community.”

Robin Barr, a Volunteer Driver for Lydcare said: “The best thing about volunteering is meeting different local people, a number of who have become good friends. It’s great to see the immediate difference you make to someone’s life.”

Melanie Lovelock, a Volunteer Escort for Newent Dial a Ride said: “I needed a reason to get up in the mornings after I retired and by volunteering I have learnt a lot and developed new skills.”

Fred Charles, a Volunteer Driver for Lydney Dial a Ride explained: “After I retired I saw a publicity stall at the hospital fete and wanted to be useful in the community.”

“As a long time driver, becoming a volunteer driver really fitted in with my skills. I now get to give something back to the Forest community.” added Colin Staker, a Volunteer Driver for Bream Voluntary Car Service.”

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by Kate McLelland Tempted by the discounted membership fee advertised in my local paper, I thought of signing up for my local gym.

However one look through those expensive, plate glass windows at the rows of fit, lycra-clad young people lifting, pushing and jogging made me think again. With my spreading waistline on display over the top of my 1990s jogging pants, I would feel more out of place than a penguin in the tropics.

The image of modern gyms as temples to the young and super-fit is hard to shake off: in fact surveys suggest that less than 20% of us are prepared to use a gym to stay in shape. So where can you go if, like me, you no longer match the description “young and super-fit” and have an intermittent back problem that gets worse with vigorous exercise?

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from taking up Yoga by those images of practitioners with limbs contorted into eyewatering positions – but the first principle of Yoga is to do as much, or as little, as your body feels capable of doing. However, the word ‘Yoga’ covers many different kinds of practice so do some research before signing up for a class. For example, Iyengar is about perfecting poses, holding them for a period of time while breathing deeply and checking your body’s alignment, while Ashtanga yoga can be vigorous and intense.

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If you don’t want a class where you need to move around, Pilates might be the one for you. Pilates has many similarities to Yoga and focuses on rebalancing the body, improving posture and building both muscle strength and endurance through slow, controlled movements.

Many of the exercise methods mentioned here can cater for people with health issues (but do see your doctor if you have concerns). A good instructor will want to know about any problems you have, so make sure to tell yours if you have any conditions that might affect your ability to undertake certain exercises. You can find out more at www.nhs. uk/livewell/fitness.

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Auction Anecdote As we are approaching our coin sale at the beginning of the 2015 sale calendar I thought it would be a good time to talk about coins and a recent exciting result we had in our November antiques sale.

We were delighted to be asked to sell a set of four gold coins which were especially minted in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of GeorgeVI.The limited edition set was made up of a gold £5 coin, £2 coin, sovereign and half sovereign together with a special fitted case. In today’s buoyant coin market this set is extremely sought after and an estimate of £3500 to £4500 was placed on the coins. Apparently the most valuable coin of the set is the sovereign as collectors like to have complete runs of all the sovereigns available - since the 1937 sovereign was only produced within the limited edition it is very hard for buyers to get hold of a single example on it’s own.

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I don’t get particularly ‘worked up’ about coins myself but our coin consultant seemed to get rather excited when I showed him the set and immediately telephoned our client to discuss the reserve.There were a number of requests prior to the sale for further images and condition reports and although there was a small amount of minor surface wear, the coins had obviously always been kept in their fitted case and so they were in very good condition for their age.

On the auction day the coins were bought by a telephone bidder for £4,200 which was regarded by all as an excellent result. Coins seem to be one area of the antiques market which is booming at present and consequently Smiths now holds two coin sales each year. Smiths next coins sale is on the 30th January and final entries are invited on the 6th and 8th January. Please telephone 01531 821776 for details or see our website www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent

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LEWIS Use the savings fountain to boost your savings Savings rates are spit-worthily low; but it could get even worse as the UK base rate doesn't look likely to rise till late 2015 and 'swap rates' - which influence fixed saving rates - have plummeted recently. Yet there are weapons in a saver's arsenal - most don't use them, it’s time to change that. As an aside, before you start saving, do pay off any expensive debts, as they’re costing you more than saving will pay you. This is often true for mortgage too – read my full www.mse.me/mortgageoverpay guide to see if it’s worth it.

My savings fountain is designed to maximise your interest on every penny of your cash. It works because different types of savings have different rules on how much you can put in and when. Think of it like a champagne fountain - put your cash into the bestpaying savings vehicle possible, then when that's full and overflowing, fill up the next best, and so on.

The top tier... earn up to 5% easy-access via 'bank account' savings. Some bank accounts' in-credit rates now smash easy access savings accounts and ISAs. They're done as a loss leader to entice new banking customers - yet if you're prepared to switch account, you gain. Aim to cover as much as possible at decent rates.

- Earn 3% AER on £3,000-£20,000: With the www.santander.co.uk 123 account. There's a £2/mth fee, but this is usually more than covered as it also pays cashback on bills.

- Earn 4% AER on £4,000-£5,000: With the www.lloydsbank.com Club bank account.

- Earn 5% AER for a year on £2,500: With the www.nationwide.co.uk FlexDirect account.

- Earn 5% AER on up to £2,000: With the www.tsb.co.uk/ Classic Plus bank account.

Next trickle into regular savings... save monthly to earn up to 6%. Regular savings accounts often pay high interest as it's only on a small amount for a short time. While the top rate's slightly more than bank accounts, because you need to put cash in each month, you'd need to trickle it across from your top savings account anyway - hence why it's second.

- Bank linked 6% regular savings. If you’re a First Direct bank customer, it offers a linked regular savings

account at 6% AER fixed for a year - you need to put £25-£300 in per month and can vary that each month. The Lloyds current account has a similar linked account at 4%.

- Anyone can earn 3.05%. The www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk Regular Saver pays 3.05% AER variable if you pay in £50 to £250 every month for a year.

Got more? Pour it into a cash ISA 2.6% tax-free with access. Cash ISAs are just savings accounts where the interest isn't taxed (so you keep all of it). Anyone over 16 in the UK can put up to £15,000 in an ISA each tax year (6 April - 5 April) and once in, it stays tax -free year after year.

With fixed-rate cash ISAs, unlike normal savings, you can access the cash within the term - though you'll lose some interest in penalties. Yet even if you withdraw early, these can still be winners.

- Top fixed-rate cash ISA: www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk pays 2.6% AER fixed for four years, but you can withdraw by closing the account early and the penalty is just 120 days' interest. So withdraw after 1yr and you'd get 1.75%, after 2yrs 2.18% and after 3yrs 2.32%. This means as long as you keep cash in for 10 months, you'd earn more than the best easy access deal anyway.

- Top fix for cash ISA transfers: All those that allow you to transfer old cash ISAs in as well as new money have heftier penalties. So here the aim should be to fix for a length you need. Top 1yr is www.postoffice.co.uk at 1.7% AER, 2yr is Barclays at 2.02% AER, 3yr is Virgin at 2.15% AER. - Need access to your cash, 1.55% easy access cash ISA. www.bmsavings.co.uk allows new money and lets you transfer in old cash ISAs, of its 1.55% AER variable interest 1.05% is a bonus for a year.

See www.mse.me/ISAs for more ISA options Now consider locking cash away - earn 2.5% in fixed rate savings. If you've still money, next consider whether you're prepared to lock it away without access - if so, you can fix with a locked-in rate that's usually higher.

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The Better Life Winter Flue Jab

by Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.co.uk “We should have done this last year,” Anne stared reproachfully at the anaerobic fireplace puffing in the little back room.

That cat glanced in my direction and then walked off in disgust.

She was right of course - Anne, I mean. In my defence, we hadn’t needed to light the fire during the summer and I hadn’t decided then that it was high time I had a special place to do my writing.

It seems that chimney sweeps are a curious blend of the ancient and the modern. Our regular ‘traditional’ sweep arrived in a top-of-the-range Land Rover Defender (i.e. a proper Land Rover) with a set of poles, a vacuum cleaner, a laptop and a tiny camera. The sheets went down and it didn’t take him long to diagnose the problem. “You’ve got a bad case of Jackdaw-itis,” he said as we gathered around his laptop.

The camera was swiftly replaced with a brush and we retreated to the kitchen to put the kettle on. Our sweep made an array of interesting noises and did battle, calling us back in a little later - as witnesses - once the jackdaw nest had

yielded. It was a complete mess and my comment about there being some good kindling in there failed to win Anne over.

However, we weren’t out of the woods yet, so to speak; we were about to get an education. Yes, we knew that we needed a cowl fitted; and no, of course we didn’t burn much unseasoned wood. Pine is the worst culprit - it clogs up the chimney and is liable to spit. Burning driftwood indoors is another no-no, due to salt corrosion on cast iron, and wooden pallets may be treated with chemicals.

Lesson over, we brought out tea and Anne’s ginger shortbreads to accompany tales of terrible chimneys in the area - a list we’d now joined.

We listened, enviously, as Trevor (not his real name) told us about his chickens - Molly, Polly and Dolly (named by his children). He regaled us with the story of the fox that came near the chicken run at 11pm every night until they left it an alarm clock, a plan that backfired when it went off because it freaked out the hens.

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Trevor also has a mini-orchard of five trees. I knew enough to drop into the conversation, “M9 root stock,” which seemed to impress him.

He revealed his skill at dowsing, having located a water source in a field for a local farmer, using just a forked hazel stick and a pendulum (for a second opinion). Some of his stories were genuinely quite odd, although the cat seemed to really take to him and she’s an excellent judge of character.

We added a date on our gardening calendar for the new cowl to be fitted, weather permitting, and sent him on his way. I look forward to his next visit; I want to hear about his 20-year-old tortoise.

Once Trevor left I was true to my work and went outside to sift the debris for kindling. I also started wondering whether a log burning stove would be better for the back room, on the grounds of efficiency and aesthetics. After all, there’s always a faint chance that one of my books will eventually need a backcover photograph of the author at work.

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Newent’s Christmas Shop Window Competition

One of the many Newent traditions is Shop Window Competitions.

Last year’s Christmas competition was themed around the film “Frozen”. Almost all shop owners and businesses of the town took part and the level of effort and energy that went into the entries was clear to see.

There were many other great entries and the competition judge (Wendy Bird Collins, a local artist) noted “ A lot of thought and effort has been put into the winning window which shows some originality also. Every window dresser has a different take on their window and a lot of shops have made an effort.That makes it harder to judge but the overall effect of so many themed shop windows is to make Newent look very pretty and Christamssy.”

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state. Try meditating, or listening to guided relaxations. Most airlines now provide calm playlists on their in-flight entertainment.

Set your clock – change your clock to the local time of your destination.

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Back to nature. When you land, spend some time walking on grass or sand with bare feet. Time in nature has a grounding effect on the body and mind which can literally and physically bring you back down to earth.

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THE ROYAL EXCHANGE 2 years on...

The Royal Exchange on the A417 in Hartpury underwent a major transformation in November 2012 as the entire interior of the pub was refurbished and redecorated. Since then, the family business that owns it, have added an extensive terrace to the rear of the pub to take advantage of the stunning views over the Malverns and Black Mountains, have added an extension to provide additional restaurant space and increased the size of the kitchen.

Run as a freehouse by Chamberlayne Farms Ltd, the pub was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in 2014

by TripAdvisor. The pub prides itself on offering great value food and drink, with all meals made on the premises. All dishes are seasonal and sourced locally wherever possible – the pork comes from a farm in Hartpury itself! The Royal Exchange hosts a ‘Seafood Saturday’ once a month and regularly features themed nights such as home-made curries, pies and fish and chips. The specials menu changes weekly and the evening menu changes every three months. There is a full and varied lunch menu too with daily specials.

Featuring some of Wye Valley Brewery’s most favourite ales,The Royal Exchange always has HPA and Butty Bach available and will have one or two other guest ales on tap for you to try. During the winter months, you’ll find mulled wine and cider on the bar to tempt you.

The pub prides itself on being a community pub and recently hosted a firework fundraising event for the local Scouting group. There is a monthly charity quiz night where many of the locals take it in turns to be the quiz master and there is live music once a month for everyone to enjoy.

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Watersmeet Country Pub & Hotel Owned and run by their family for 40 years, Tom & Gail Ring wish to welcome you to Watersmeet Country Pub & Hotel. l l l l l

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Radon Testing in the Forest of Dean Thousands of people across Gloucestershire are getting their homes tested for a radioactive gas – but now those behind the testing are appealing directly to households in the Forest of Dean to get in touch.

Last month Public Health England announced it was working with three local authorities in Gloucestershire and had written to more than 18,000 homes offering a free test to determine the level of radon and so far more than 2,000 have replied.

But the take-up rate in Forest of Dean District Council area is much lower than the response from people living in areas covered by Cotswold District Council and Cheltenham Borough Council, prompting experts to focus efforts on the Forest.

Neil McColl, head of radon at Public Health England, said: “It’s great that so many people in the Cotswolds and Cheltenham have already taken advantage of our free test offer, though it’d be great to hear from lots more.

“But so far the response from those we’ve contacted in the Forest of Dean is lower than take-up from the other areas.

“That’s why today we’re urging people who haven’t yet responded to dig out their offer letter, fill it in and pop it in the post, it only takes a few minutes and it is that the only way of knowing if your home has a high level.

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Radon is an odourless, colourless natural gas which seeps into homes from the ground. Long term exposure to the gas can lead to lung cancer and it’s estimated that each year about 1,000 people across the UK die from a radon linked lung cancer.

The areas of Gloucestershire identified for the programme were chosen because there is a five percent or greater chance that their radon level will be at or above the point at which PHE recommends protective action.

Letters offering a free test went to more than 8,000 homes in the area covered Cotswold District Council, almost 10,000 in the Forest of Dean District Council area and about 200 homes in the area covered by Cheltenham Borough Council.

PHE scientists estimate there is a higher than usual chance that homes who have been sent letter will have high radon levels.

Neil added: “So far we’ve had replies from 20pc of those we contacted in the Cotswolds, about 15 per cent in Cheltenham – but the Forest has only been about seven per cent response so far and we really want people there to take up this offer, so please do get in touch.”

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Forest fly-tipper fined as Council targets waste crime The District Council has successfully prosecuted a local resident in a continued campaign to target flytipping offenders.

Ewelina Kotze of Princess Royal Road, Bream pleaded guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court to an offence which took place on 9 June this year.

The Magistrate ordered Ms Kotze to pay a £50 fine and £100 costs after dumping several bags of household rubbish in a layby opposite theYew Tree Break crematorium in Cinderford, located less than three miles from the Broadwell Household Recycling Centre.

Cllr Marrilyn Smart, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “We are naturally disappointed by the level of the fine handed down but believe this case sends a clear message to others who may be thinking of behaving in a similar manner. The actions of this individual were unnecessary and totally avoidable.

“The Council takes fly-tipping very seriously. Not only is this practice illegal and anti-social but it clearly impacts on the local environment in which we live and work, can be harmful to wildlife and is potentially damaging to tourism in the area. The clear up costs run into the thousands of pounds each year and ultimately wastes resources which could be put to good use elsewhere.

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“The Council is committed to reducing fly-tipping in the district and will continue to investigate incidents reported to us and pass these on to enforcement officers to take action where it is appropriate to do so.

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“Anyone who witnesses fly-tipping should call 01594 810000 or email council@fdean. gov.uk, including details of the incident.

Alternately members of the public can contact the Environment Agency Incident Hotline on 0800 80 70 60.

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More information about opening times and what items are accepted can be found on www. recycleforgloucestershire.com or by calling the helpline 0845 602 9344.”

During 2013/14 a total of 833 incidents of flytipping were reported and cleared by the District Council, costing in the region of £28,000 of local tax payer’s money, not including the additional costs relating to the disposal of the waste, staff time and enforcement procedures.

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community Happy New Year Newent!

So that’s Christmas done for another year – and 2015 is now here for the taking – what will YOU be doing in the 12 months ahead? Any big plans?

Any big birthdays to celebrate? Any challenges to be undertaken? The New Year typically sees people either giving up or taking up something as part of a New Year’s Resolution and here in Newent I am hoping that you’ll all be looking to do a little more of your shopping locally at independent shops rather than heading off to the out of store retail parks and large supermarkets. These certainly DO have their place but it really can be a case of a little of both will benefit all.

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Runners – specialist coaching by trained running coaches AND a great social group where you can run any night of the week and for all abilities – there are always some runners out there – and there’s even a Thirsty Thursday session - where you end up at Cobblers after the run for a great drink in a great micro pub. Add to that the Newent Ladies Netball, Newent Rugby club, Newent Football Club, Bokwa classes, Insanity classes,Tae Kwando classes, Newent hockey, tennis, swimming – do I need to go on – there really is something for everyone here.

What’s going to be in Newent’s social calendar this year?

The Newent 2015 calendar I’m sure is already filling up and I for one am looking forward to seeing the Voice of Newent host another Big Lunch event – last year’s was a great event and well supported. I’m also looking forward to another Live @ The Lake event where, like last year, I can actually sit and relax for the whole event and simply enjoy the music provided by our talented youngsters – hoping that Kai and the gorgeous Rosita will be there again!

Passports and walking boots at the ready Finally! Our two lovely ladies Charmaine Ellis and Becca Yeandle are getting ready to head off to Africa to take part in their epic adventure challenge to climb Mt Kilimanjaro.

It seems hard to believe that the time has now come to wish these two ladies the very best of luck as they take their passports and walking boots and head to the airport. On behalf of everyone This year I will... who has watched your progress and It is also quite usual to see people flocking supported all your amazing fundraising to the gym in the annual “I’m going to get activities I would like to wish you both slim for summer” campaign! The gym is a safe and amazing adventure and I great but it’s not for everyone. Have you considered what’s here in Newent for you – can’t wait to get time with you on your return for an article for this page! we seem to have it all! Newent Parkrun – a weekly FREE timed 5K route for all Eyes down everyone! abilities – walk it - jog it - run it - see It’s prize bingo time again at Newent yourself improve week on week, Newent Circle Club on Friday 6th February and it starts at 7.30 pm – get there for 7pm to get a seat, get your bingo cards and 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. This time it’s 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 Start the new year with a free run int the park House! Thank you to all

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the local businesses who have very kindly supported and donated prizes – as this is part of my own personal fundraising activities for The Alzheimer’s Society I really am touched by your generosity.

Recipe for success As part of my fundraising for The Alzheimer’s Society I’ve been busy creating a recipe book. All monies raised from the sale of this book will go directly to the charity as there are no costs at all – my employer - RR Donnelley – very kindly produced the book free of charge and a wonderfully talented school friend has provided the cover and illustrations throughout for free! There are a couple of celebrity recipes included but I’m not going to spoil the surprise for you – I’ll just encourage you to get yourself a copy and try them out! I’ve also been really lucky to have some great recipes sent in by locals and guess what? I’ve been very fortunate to be allowed to use the locally well known Military Pickle recipe thanks to the lovely Joan Curtis – some of you are not strangers to this pickle and I am told it’s brilliant, so it’s one I will have to try myself!

There are also recipes from local chefs and local businesses – everyone really has been so supportive here. Recipe books will be on sale soon from a few of our local businesses – you’ll see my announcement on Facebook via the Newent Noticeboard very soon.

As always, please 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.

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, London.

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Early in the New Year of 1965, Winston Churchill had suffered a stroke. He never regained consciousness and died on January 24th, aged 90; and though it seems sacrilegious, it’s true that he had rarely been as much loved during his lifetime as he was after his death. Hated by miners as the Liberal Home Secretary who sent troops to Tonypandy to put down a strike in 1910; blamed (wrongly) for the Gallipoli disaster in World War I and (rightly) for the even greater disaster of the return to the gold standard in 1925; a truculent Imperialist dinosaur in the 1930s; distrusted by the masses in 1945; old, sick, and in the way in 1955 – Churchill had known more brickbats than bouquets.

But not on the 30th January 1965, the day of his funeral.

Then he was every downed airman, every drowned seaman, every tankman burnt alive, every Tommy blown to Hell, every exhausted ARP man, landgirl, munitions worker... and miner.

He was their suffering and their victory.

In the three days his body lay in state in St Stephen’s Hall, Westminster, 321,360 people filed past the catafalque. The gun-carriage that bore him, pulled by 108 naval ratings with the Earl Marshal at their

head, took an hour to make the 2� miles up Whitehall and along the Strand, Fleet Street, and Ludgate Hill to St Paul’s, every inch of the way thronged by silent mourners who had waited hours in their tens of thousands in the freezing cold. At the cathedral steps his wartime comrades Attlee, Eden, MacMillan, Ismay, Slim, Alexander, Portal, and Mountbatten escorted the coffin inside where the leaders of 122 nations sang To Be A Pilgrim, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Fight The Good Fight and Oh God Our Help. And then the short voyage on the launch Havengore from Tower Hill to Festival Pier, the monstrous dockside cranes each bowing in turn as it passed. And finally the private train and the family burial at Bladon, Oxfordshire, where at last his widow Clemmie and his children Randolph, Mary and Sarah had their chance at tears.

This was how a nation grieved then: not in hysterical outbursts, but bound together by protocol, by formality, by seemliness; as rigidly drilled as a platoon on a parade-ground and thus united in deed as well as thought. For everyone who lined the route or watched on television, the grief and the memories were personal; and yet they were as one.

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• How fitting it was that Churchill should choose Bladon, the parish church of his birthplace, Blenheim Palace, as his burial-place. “In my beginning is my end. In my end is my beginning,” wrote TS Eliot in The Four Quartets; and Eliot had died aged 76 at home in Kensington only 20 days before Churchill.

Both were members of the Order of Merit; both had won Nobel Prizes for literature. Eliot, though, was cremated privately at Golders Green, and his ashes were buried at East Coker in Somerset. But he has his slab at Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey, and Churchill’s statue is in Parliament Square not 200 yards away, so you can pay your respects to both in one visit, if you’ve a mind.

• Happy 50th birthdays to Vinnie Jones (5th), Joely Richardson (9th), Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (14th), James Nesbitt (15th), and Heather Small (20th). Cake and botox to you all!

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The Truly ‘Green’ Garden

by Pippa Greenwood There are so many ways in which you can plot and scheme about all that your garden could have to offer in 2015, but there’s one thing I would ask you to consider: take the plunge, ring the changes and ‘Go Organic’. Many gardeners have decided that they really want to concentrate on natural methods of pest control and the use of natural fertilising materials rather than chemical feeds. And they do it because it works and makes life so much better for the other less powerful creatures and plants we share our space with.

Since we moved to our Hampshire garden nearly twenty years ago, I have kept it completely organic and believe me, it really is not difficult. Weed control can certainly be harder as there is no resorting to herbicides such as glyphosate, but if your garden doesn’t have too many persistent weeds, even that should not be too difficult. If you do have an existing problem then make weeding a regular part of your gardening time and you’ll be pleasantly surprised how speedily you start to get on top of it.

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True, organic gardening does take a bit more planning and forethought. If you grow vegetables you will need to ensure that you rotate your crops. Just divide the space you have into three or four chunks and then ensure that each year you grow related crops together and then the following year, move each group into a new plot.

It also pays to ensure that you really do garden as ‘well’ as you can, avoiding too many short cuts and taking the plant’s health and vigour as a prime consideration. In any part of the garden you need to try to choose plants that really are suited to the site as those grown in unsuitable conditions will be more prone to disease and pest attack.

Regular patrols to find problems, so that they can be caught at the early stages and dealt with promptly, mean fewer problems in the long-term and should ensure that you catch an infestation of pests or a disease outbreak before it gets too bad.

Sprays of certain kinds are ‘allowed’ (those based on soft soap to control certain pests, copper based fungicides to

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Traps such as submerged beakers of old beer or milk to catch slugs and sticky yellow cards to trap flying pests, all work well. Of course for many pests there are also biological controls available, plus a whole range of controls to stop greenhouse pests.

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2020 Vision programme awarded £2.9m government funding In December Cotswold, Forest of Dean and West Oxfordshire District Councils and Cheltenham Borough Council collectively received the sum of £2.9m towards their 2020 Vision programme.

The £2.9m is from the government’s Transformation Challenge Fund, which supports the costs of developing more efficient ways to deliver local services. This award is on top of £900,000 already allocated to the partnership through the same fund.

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What's On in Jan/Feb Fun Day Friday 2 January and Saturday 3 January, 11am-3pm Hayswood Equestrian,The Stables, Playley Green, Redmarley D’Abitot, Gloucestershire, GL193NJ £40, £35 for members. Booking essential. Call 07799740820 for more details or to book.

Newent and Area Prayer Focus Wednesday 7 January, 8.30am Our Lady of Lourdes For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@ stmarysnewent.org Walk in the Light Thursday 8 January, 7.30pm Our Lady of Lourdes Newent Sister Theresa of the Sisters of our lady of Sion offers an outstanding Presentation on the past 50 years in Jewish Christian Relations . For further information please contact www.newentcatholic.org.uk Memory Café Friday 9 January, 10.30am12Noon, 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 Page 56

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Unity Breakfast Saturday 10 January, 8.30am United Reformed Church All Welcome, for further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Horseball Sunday 11 January Hayswood Equestrian,The Stables, Playley Green, Redmarley D’Abitot, Gloucestershire, GL193NJ Sessions running all day for adults and children. £20, £15 for members.

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Flicks in the Sticks Thursday 15 January, Doors open at 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm, GorsleyVillage Hall Calvary (15): A darkly comic thriller featuring the wonderful Brendan Gleeson in a career best, heart-and-soul performance as Father James, a good priest who has been told he has a week to live.

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Gorsley Garden Club Meeting Monday 19 January, 7.30pm GorsleyVillage Hall Visitors always welcome. £2 per meeting. For further information call Sheila on 01989 720221.

U3A Monthly Meeting Tuesday 20 January, 10.30am12.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent Talk on Rembrandt‘s life and work

by Ken Power.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.

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Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Wed 21 January, 7.30pm Our Lady of Lourdes All Welcome. For further information please contact Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org

Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 24 January, 2.30pm4.30 pm, Glebe Chapel Come and join us for Crafts, Games, Music and lots of fun meeting new friends. Refreshments provided free.

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Messy Church Sat 24 January, 10.30am-12Noon St Mary’s Church Newent A morning of crafts, activities and story on the theme of Candlemas.

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“NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Friday 30 January, 3pm-4.30pm St Bartholomew’s Activity Room This is a social occasion to listen to and chat about music. Relax in a comfy chair, listen to some wonderful music, express your views and enjoy! Lead by Bill Anderton, leader of the Newent Orchestra. Cost: £2. For more information contact Ginny James on 015321 821904 or email info@newentorchestra.org LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Drop in Coffee Morning and Village Agents Meet Every Tuesday 10am-12Noon Chill Out Zone

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...events cont'd from p57 p59 Arts and Crafts Newent & District Camera Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm for 7.45pm start, Newent Library New Members welcome.

6 January: Members evening No. 3.

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20 January: PAGB National Print and DPI Exhibitions 2014 25 January: Monthly Competition 5:”Contrast”. Judge : Syd Mathews LRPS.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 in 2015. 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 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.

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Daniella: 07801 498519, web: www. lightenuplaugh.weebly.com Newent Cycle Group Saturday10 January, 10am Sunday 25 January, 10am 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.

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

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.

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Music Newent Classical Brass Rehearsals Every last Saturday of the month, 12.15pm-1.45pm Newent Community Centre For more information email Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra.org, or visit www.newentorchestra.org Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road.

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LOCAL MARKETS Kempley Produce Market Saturday 10 Jan, 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 Sat 31 January, 10.00am-12 Noon Rudford and HighleadonVillage Hall Stalls include veg and cheese from Ian and Liz, Brockmore Farm meat, cheese and eggs from Charlotte, Bridget’s cards, Elaine’s plants, brunch and refreshments. For details please call 01452 790831 or email penny@ rudford.net Newent Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays 10.30am-2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.

Stamp Appeal Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a disease of the eye that leads to loss of vision and blindness.The Charity RP Fighting Blindness works hard to stimulate and fund cutting edge research to find a treatment or cure and support those affected. RP affects some 25,000 people in the UK alone.

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