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Newent

January 2020

SHORT STORY

A New Year Break FINANCE

Which way does your cash flow?

RECIPE

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THE MARKET HOUSE Newent Town Council’s Newsletter Message from The Mayor I send you my best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. The Council’s Christmas festivities went very well - the Lights Switch-On was excellent and I extend special thanks to Cllr Draper and her team. The Civic Carol Service, part of St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival, was also a lovely occasion; the trees created a magical atmosphere.

Grateful thanks to all those who took part.

Hedgehog Shelters The Council has purchased five hedgehog houses. These shelters should provide places in the Lake area in which hedgehogs can hibernate safely.

Silver Birch Trees To mark Tree Charter Day on 30th November, over 50 trees were planted in the Lake wildlife area. Eleven silver birches were also planted around the Lake at 100m intervals as markers for walkers and joggers. This was organised

by Newent Town Council and supported by members of the public, young and old.

Issues and Options – FODDC planning The Town Council was invited to respond to the District Council’s initial consultation for the new Local Plan, covering 2021-2041.

An extraordinary council meeting was held to discuss its responses which can all be viewed at the portal: https://www.fdean. gov.uk/residents/planning-building/ planning-policy/local-plan-2041/.

FURTHER INFORMATION Information about the Council, its activities and contact details for councillors, can be found on the website at www.newenttowncouncil.org.uk or ring 01531 820638. A fuller version of this newsletter is available on our website.

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There had been reports of strange lights around Newent and when everyone arrived at school the following Monday, huge crop circles had appeared on the school field.

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Step by Step Whether it’s the New Year that’s driving change, or a forthcoming ‘big’ birthday, those milestones act as a motivation for change.

But whilst short term action is fairly easy how do you keep it going?

The trouble is we are wired for short-term satisfaction and many ‘life improvements’ really deliver no instant or tangible benefit. E.g. “I’ll exercise more so I have a longer life.” Difficult to think that far ahead if you are in your early 30s.

I have found what works best is to set yourself a specific goal and to start small. So if, for example, you are planning to read more this year, instead of making your resolution just that, try and come up with a specific plan like 'This year I am going to read one new book every two months'. It's certainly achievable, you can measure your success (did you read a new book

every two months or not?) and once you are into it, you can reevaluate your target and put the goalpost up (e.g. read a book each month).

What also helps is telling others, so if you are serious about making a change, tell somebody about it - it can be a friend, a family member or a colleague. They might even be able to help you reach your goal or join you on your journey.

One of our goals this year here at Love Local is to make this magazine even more locally relevant (see page 9 for more information on how you could help with this). There will also be other exciting changes taking place in the next couple of months, so watch this space!

Have a wonderful January,

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Which way does your cash flow?

At this time of year, there always seems to be more going out, than coming in. It is like this most years, but how can you prepare?

Look back and see what you’ve spent your money on and when over the last six months. This gives you an indication for 2020.

If you realise that the next few months are going to be tight, perhaps consider putting aside money every month into a savings account so you can pay credit cards without having to pay interest on balances not cleared.

Buy Christmas presents throughout the year, but remember where you put them!

Start thinking now how you can spread the load on bills too such as paying monthly.

The same is true for every business. If you buy stock to sell to customers who don’t pay for them for 2 months, your suppliers will want paying before you get your money. The industry saying ‘Cash is King’ makes the difference between whether you thrive, survive or fold. Taking deposits and chasing customers can bring the cash in quicker. If customers pay upfront, don’t spend what is in the bank before you have settled the suppliers and tax bills.

Planning makes your life much less painful and more enjoyable.

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A New Year break

A short story written by local writer Geraldine Faulkner Unusually for Henry, because he would normally be outside in the garden or taking their neighbour’s dog for a walk, he was sitting on the sofa in the living room in front of a warm wood-burner.

He had already checked the greenhouse that morning to make sure his wintering plants were doing well and filled the bird feeders so that the robin, dunnocks and hedge sparrows had something to squabble over.

Now at four o’clock in the afternoon and with the light fading outside, the only decision he had to make was whether to have some mixed nuts or a hobnob.

His wife, Annie, was in the kitchen making them both a cup of tea.

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down in front of the wood-burner and enjoying a movie.”

She handed Henry his tea before settling down in an armchair so they could watch ‘The Secret Garden’ together. Years ago, Annie had discovered that the only way she could get her husband to watch a film all the way through was to ensure it featured a garden.

Henry finally came to a decision. He opted for a hobnob, dunked it in his tea and leaned back to watch the film.

All told, it had been a good Christmas.

He and Annie had even enjoyed a second Christmas celebration when their adored granddaughter, Rosie, who had fallen ill with chickenpox just before the festivities, had come with her parents to celebrate a belated festive family day. Together with one of Annie’s famous roast dinners, they had opened presents, watched Rosie enjoy her toys and all played

charades. Yes, it had all worked out rather well.

The only thing to mar the occasion was the unexpected gift from their two daughters who had presented Henry and Annie with a week’s stay in a four-star London hotel at the end of January.

Annie had been so delighted that no one had noticed the horrified expression on Henry’s face. The thought of being in an over-heated hotel with lots of other people, rather than enjoying the crisp fresh air of a January day when he could be planting dahlias, begonias and petunias, was anathema to him. Even a suggested visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew had not cheered him up.

A week before they were due to leave for London, Annie had a phone call from Rosie’s mum, Claire.

“The poor girl is exhausted. Work has been manic and she’s finding it hard to sleep at night,” she told Henry. “In fact, she is the one who could do with a break.”

Henry saw his opportunity and grabbed it. “Why don’t you suggest Claire accompany you to London?

It’s been ages since you two had time together, plus you could go shopping in Oxford Street.”

Annie hesitated. “Are you sure, love?”

Henry assumed his most saintly expression. “Anything to keep my girls happy,” he said.

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6. In January, who wrote to Emma Fairweather, saying “I have since learned you suffered a broken arm. I am deeply sorry about this injury.”?

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8. In June, 89-year-old Colin Thackery became the oldest person to win what?

9. In September, what became the first ever British-made TV show to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series?

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Auction Anecdote Smith’s Auctions final sale of 2019 included several four-figure prices, including a stunning pair of garden urns measuring an impressive 1.5 metres high. A number of prospective buyers had shown interest, with three telephones booked and a buyer in the room, who had confidently travelled down from London intending to take the urns back with him. However, the pre-sale estimate of £400/£600 was soon left behind and they were eventually knocked down at £1,350 to a local specialist in garden antiques who was bidding by phone.

A further successful result was reached by another telephone bidder when an 18thcentury oil painting of a gentleman was offered up from a local house clearance.

Estimated at £300/ £500 the oil was unsigned, but it had attracted some modest attention from the local art trade. Several commission bids had been left with me around the £300/£500 level and bearing in mind we had two telephone lines booked I was rather hoping for a result approaching £600/£800.

During the bidding the successful buyer dropped out several times and seemed to be re-thinking his final maximum price on at least three occasions. Eventually, after much hesitation and deliberation, the painting was knocked down at a surprising £2,000. I wondered if the successful buyer (a London picture dealer) had been rather egged on in his strategy by the enthusiasm of the underbidder - who turned out to be a family friend trying to buy it as a memento. We shall have to hope he is pleased with his purchase!

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New Year - New Books From poetry to decorating, we’ve got a pretty mixed bag of books for you this month…

A Year of Reading Aloud – Georgina Rodgers (editor) If you love poetry, try this collection of ‘52 poems to learn and love’, where you’ll find well-known names such as Sylvia Plath, E.E Cummings, William Blake and Maya Angelou alongside newer poets. Most of the poems are short enough to learn without too much difficulty, and they’re accompanied by a paragraph about the poet and the reason why the poem has been selected. Take up the challenge of learning one each week, or just dip in and out when you need an extra dose of beauty in your life.

Booker Prize Shortlist 2019 – Various Looking for a new fiction book to lose yourself in on a long winter’s night? Fancy trying something a bit different to your usual genre? Treat yourself to the six novels from the Booker Prize shortlist.

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365 Days of Creativity – Lorna Scobie As the blurb says, “Creativity is not just about making your mark on the paper. It’s about looking at the world a little differently.” If you’re stuck in a creative rut, this book might help you get out of it. The daily artistic challenges are split into how they help you feel, so you can choose one based on whether you want to feel calm, inspired, energetic or reflective. They range from drawing patterns on a snake to capturing the view through a doorway. Whether you take five minutes or five hours on each one is up to you.

Farrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating – Joa Studholme Planning to redecorate this year? This book might help you come up with a plan.

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Grow Cook Eat Diary 2020 – Sarah Raven If you love gardening and cooking this could be the diary for you. Each month has a short list of what to sow, plant and harvest in your garden, along with other garden-related tasks and a simple recipe using in-season produce. Dishes range from Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry to Beef Carpaccio with Fennel Flowers. As you’d expect, there are plenty of stunning flower photographs throughout the diary, with one image for each week.

A Year of Living Thankfully – Lois Blyth: Can being more grateful change your life?

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GARDENING

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Happy New Year! Now that 2020 is here, what are your garden resolutions for the year ahead?

Here are my suggestions…

Re-cycle pots Save all the pots and trays you get when buying plants and rinse them out to use next time you need one.

Store the pots away from sunlight to prevent the plastic disintegrating.

Cover it up!

Make a resolution to dry off and cover up garden furniture once the summer is over, to protect it from rain, cold, ice or even fungi! Buy furniture covers or, better still, store the furniture in a shed or garage if you have one.

Stored properly, it will last much longer.

Grow your own Aim to grow more of your own fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs.

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larger scale and more complex plans if you’re already big on grow-your-own.

Compost more Once you get in the swing of it, composting becomes second nature.

Make sure you include kitchen waste such as vegetable peelings and apple cores. The amount of extra compost you’ll generate will be well worthwhile.

Many local councils offer a good deal on basic plastic composters.

Use that space!

If you have a cold frame, porch, conservatory or greenhouse, put it to use! Any sort of protected growing area has the ability to increase what you can grow and when you can grow it. So raise your own summer flowers in it, force some bulbs in it in the winter or make off-season sowings of salad crops… make it work, but whatever you do, don’t use it as the family rubbish dump!

Mulch more Make use of any organic matter that

is bulky – mulch with it. Whether it is well-rotted manure, garden compost, the used compost from a seasonal bedding display or growing bag, or leaf mould, make it into mulch! Applied a couple of inches or more deep over the soil surface, a mulch like this will improve the soil’s ability to conserve moisture (so saving you both watering time and water) and may also help to keep weeds at bay. A win-win situation.

be able to squeeze into your garden.

Pause before you buy When you’re looking through the seed, plant and bulb catalogues, browsing online or wandering around a garden centre, pause before you buy. I know I’m not alone in having eyes that are much bigger than my plot! It is very easy to order more seeds than you’ll ever be able to sow and plants that you’ll never

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After 15 months, a project to restore the bells at St Peter’s Newnham has recently been completed, which allowed for the Sunday service ringing to restart after 25 years.

The bells have needed restoration for a long time as they were too heavy for the tower and notoriously difficult to ring, especially for novices. It had been difficult to raise the full funds for the work, with fundraising efforts taking 3 years. The money was eventually raised by the church itself along with grants from the National Lottery and the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust.

The renovation of the bells has seen some substantial improvements that will provide a real draw to the town. They have been fitted with technology to see how they ring in order to educate people who visit the church as well as to help ringers in their understanding of them. With this technology and the new feature that allows the bells to be rung silently, the church provides an excellent opportunity for people to learn how to ring without disturbing the neighbours.

There was a recent visit to Newnham by members of the Welsh Colleges Bell Ringing Society and the organiser said: “We found the bells very easy to ring and hear. Our group has quite a large range of abilities, with some quite new learners all the way up to experienced 12-bell ringers, and everyone liked them. They were especially good for the ten-year-old son of two of our ringers, who has recently started learning but is still very small.”

Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust, who gave a grant of £7,500 to this massive project, relies on donations to help with important work like this. Founded in 1980, the trust has helped with more than 460 projects over the years. To find out more about the work of the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust visit www.ghct.org.uk.

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WINTER DIARY Your useful guide to local events in and around the area SERVICES AT ST MARY'S 5 January, St Mary's Church, Newent. 8.45am: Holy Communion Service.

10.15am: Epiphany Service – the visit of the Magi.

NEWENT AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB. 7.30pm, Newent Library. 7 Jan: 'AGE' competition - judging evening by members. 14 Jan: Club workshop incl. 'show and tell' of members' images. 21 Jan: Talk by Phil Cooling. 28 Jan: 'Water' prints competition judging evening with Simon Caplan. 4 Feb: Talk by Colin Walls on 'Image size and format'. New members welcome. www.newentdcc.com ART LECTURE 9 January, 2pm, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG. L. S. Lowry - should we celebrate his contribution to British Art. Visitors welcome. T: 01684 833701 THURSDAY AFTERNOON GROUP. 9 January, 2pm, St Mary's Church Room, Newent. For the older generation. Entertainment in the form of a speaker followed by tea and cake. office@stmarysnewent.org ART LECTURE 13 February, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG. Three Andalusian cities and their history, architecture and paintings; with Gail Turner. Ticketed event.

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FLICKS IN THE STICKS 16 Jan, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Gorsley Village Hall.

‘Yesterday’ (cert. 12A).

Admission (at the door): Adults £5, Children (u18) £3. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance from Gorsley Community Shop or Tony Beckwith (01989 720358, mtonybeckwith@gmail.com).

COMMUNITY CINEMA 18 January, Doors open at 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 U3A MEETING 21 Jan, 9.45am - 12pm, Newent Memorial Hall Talk: "The Devil’s Daughter and Me" by Ben Nicholls (Gloucester). For details: www.u3asites.org.uk CIRCUS BEZERKUS 24 Jan, 7pm, Clifford's Mesne Village Hall Back by popular demand.

Adults: £10; U18s: £5.

To book call Gareth: 01531 621654 or email dgwilliams84@hotmail.com QUIZ EVENING 25 Jan, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Pauntley Village Hall. Tables of up to 6 max. £5 per head (incl. tea/coffee & cake). BYO wine/beer.

Raffle. To book a table call Patricia: 01531 820075 or email pauntleyvillagehall@ gmail.com. If you don’t have a team, please come along anyway as there will be tables you can join.

NEWENT ONION FAYRE OPEN EVENT & AGM 6 February, 7.30pm, Newent Market House The team is looking for new members for fresh ideas and helping hands. Come and be part of Gloucestershire's largest free one-day event and support your community. onions@newentonionfayre. net, 07831762735 or 01531 821610 for details.

Regular Events COMMUNITY FOSTER CARE INFO SESSIONS Wednesdays, 3 - 6pm, Unit A Kingsholm Mews, 76 Kingsholm Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3BD. Are you interested in fostering children and young people? Then come along and find out more.

T: 01452 849301 www. communityfostercare.co.uk KEMPLEY PRODUCE MARKET. 2nd Saturday/ month, 9.30am - 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall. Local produce. Early arrivals can enjoy a cuppa and browse thebook swap before selling begins. For info: Maggie Bligh 01531 890332, kempleyproducemarket@ gmail.com.

KNIT & NATTER GROUP. Every Monday, 10.30am, Community Café, 36 Broad St, Newent.

Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing project and join in. 01531 821389 or 07967 683853.

Mike Warburton. 28 Jan: "Korea The forgotten War"; Roger Davies.

LAKESIDE CHURCH Sundays, 6 - 7pm, Memorial Hall, Bury Bar Lane, Newent, GL18 1PT. Tel. 07905 901189

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Mon/month, except May, July & Dec, 10.30am, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent, GL18 1TL. All affected by Parkinson’s welcome.

For details call Diane: 01452 790628.

MAY HILL COUNTRY DANCE Last Wed/month, 10am - 12pm, May Hill Village Hall. Liz Cox: 01452 830899

SHEKINAH CHURCH Tuesdays, 1.30 - 2.30pm, Memorial Hall, Bury Bar Lane, Newent, GL18 1PT. Tel. 07905 901189

MEETINGS ABOUT PRAYER Sundays, St Mary's Church, Newent.

8.45am: Communion. 10.15am: Communion or Morning Worship.

4pm: Informal Cafe-style worship with tea and cakes. office@stmarysnewent.org

WALKING FOR HEALTH Every Thurs, 10 - 11am, Meet at Chillout Zone, Newent. For all abilities. Short & local walk followed by refreshments. Margaret Highton: 01531 820245 or Scheme Co-ordinator Barbara Woods: 01594 562240.

MEND & REPAIR CAFÉ 18 January, 10am - 1pm, Community Cafe, 36 Broad St, GL18 1AJ. Bring your broken, damaged and worn out items for our expert volunteer repairers to fix. Small donation only.

Cake & drinks for sale. T: 01531 890 609

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Become a Steward for Newent Market House If you live locally, enjoy meeting people, are interested in local history and can commit to a few hours at weekends during the summer months, please contact Ginny on 01531 821904 or vljames@onetel.com.

MUSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE SESSIONS Wednesdays, 9.15 - 11am, Newent Memorial Hall. Songs from the Shows. Entry: £5 on the door. All ages and abilities. For more information: Jo Roach - 07376 032818 or Joanna.roach76@talktalk.net.

NEWENT & AREA PRAYER FOCUS 8 January, 8.30am, St Mary's Church Rooms, Newent. Come along and pray for our area with members of all the churches. office@stmarysnewent.org NEWENT & DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 4th Thurs/month, 7pm, Newent Memorial Hall. All welcome. Contact: Newent.chairman@rbl.community or see www.britishlegion.org.uk.

T: 07885 397781 NEWENT & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 2nd & 4th Tues/month, 10am - 12pm, Newent Memorial Hall. For retired and semi-retired business-men and professionals. Come along and join us. 14 Jan: "Do as I say, not what I do";

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An impressive and delightful family home. Extensively 3 Bedrooms & Family Bathroom and tastefully extended half-timbered cottage in NEWENT NEWENT a sought after semi-rural location, overlooking l A Delightful, Spacious & Well Presented Detached Bungalow l A very well presented Extended Detached House Entrance Porch, Dining Room, Lounge, Conservatory, the picturesque village green in Ashleworth. l In a Quiet Location within easy distance of the Town Centre l Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room & Shower Room Entrance porch, l Entrance Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom Cloakroom & UtilityLounge, Room Sitting Room, 4 & Ensuite Family Wet Bathroom l Private & Bedrooms Conservatory, Room/Shower Room to Master DiningGarden Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, extending tothe 1.2front acre of sloping l Outside: l Ample Detached Gardens Garage with parking to Roadground Parkingfloor Shower Room Utility Off Room, with Orchard, Garage & Workshop l land The property benefits from gas central heating & double glazing 3 Double Bedrooms and 2 further Bedrooms Ref 785 Ref 736 Garden to front and rear, Parking, Detached Garage £299,950 £225,000

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