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From 1927 until his death in 1960 Boughton lived at Kilcot near Newent where he continued to write successfully in other genres including symphonies; concerti, chamber music, choral works and songs.

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From the Editor Hello Reader, You can tell that summer has arrived because as a parent I find myself spending more time attending events at school than my children! I just love the summer fetes, end of term plays and sports days.

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Talking about the outdoors - get ready to pack the picnic basket and blankets for Newent's Openair Service Band Concert on the 12th of July (full details can be found on page 73).

Finally, if you are fond of walking or interested in meeting new people, then Newent's Health Walks are a must.

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OnionEd’s Blog I hope you’ve all now heard about our evening event, ‘Onionfest – the after party’!

It’s for one year only to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the reestablished Onion Fayre.

That’s right - forget Glastonbury, Reading and Isle of Wight. It’s now all about Newent and we’ve got our own festival right here!

The event will be bringing top acts to our little town – The Beat, 3 Daft Monkeys and Nizlopi.

I’ll have to ask them for some tips as my song ‘Onions love da funk’ hasn’t done too well. Not like these bands! The Beat has had a number of singles which have charted in the UK Top 40, including ‘Tears of a Clown’ and ‘Mirrors in the Bathroom’ and Nizlopi had a UK number one with ‘The JCB song’.

The amazing thing about this festival is that it isn’t all just about the bands. It’s about the whole experience.

Not only are the bands going to be playing across the lake – something which has never been done, but there’s going to be a laser show! Now that’s something I can’t wait to see!! There’ll also be fairground rides, food and a licensed bar.

For the past 20 years, the Newent Onion Fayre has been free for you all and of course, yet again it will be free, but for this special

evening event, the tickets will be £20 – but for top bands, a laser show, to see our little lake lit up like never before and for an event which will never happen again – I think it is a bargain!! You don’t want to miss out on a festival, which is only on for one year and right on your own doorstep! It’s sure to be a spectacle for Newent and something which will be remembered for years to come.

I’m so proud of coming from Newent and I hope all you Newenters are proud of the Onion Fayre. I hope that you’ll support ‘Onionfest - the after party’ and that these events are a time for us to all have fun, help to increase tourism to Newent, promote your businesses and encourage people to visit our wonderful town.

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning after all, only 25 and had been used to nothing but praise since his debut).

On 25th July 1965 the crowd at the 7th Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island had their flabbers utterly ghasted when their current idol, Bob Dylan, took to the stage wearing... an electric guitar! What happened next is so thoroughly disputed that the truth is impossible to determine; but it seems that some of the acoustic-loving folkies were so outraged that they actually booed.

Well, there was some booing.

But what it was all about was, and remains, hotly disputed.

Pete Seeger, who was backstage, maintained that it was the atrocious sound quality that upset the audience.

Al Kooper, Dylan’s electric organist at the time, believed it was because Dylan walked off stage after three numbers and had to be persuaded to go back on to do two more. But Dylan himself was convinced that the heckling was directed at his rebirth as an electrified rocker and was very upset. (He was,

But the audience can’t have been all that surprised: Dylan had used an electric band on one side of his third album, Bringin’ It All Back Home, in March that year; and in April the Byrds had scored a US number one with their debut single, an electrified version of Dylan’s own Mr Tambourine Man. This song had featured in Dylan’s live set since it was written in early 1964, but he had never managed a recording he thought really satisfactory; so the success of the Byrds’ electric version must have made some impression on him.

Perhaps a folk festival run by a fanatical purist like Pete Seeger was the wrong occasion to “come out” electrically, and the story goes is that it was a spontaneous decision made only the day before. But Dylan had released Like A Rolling Stone only a few days earlier as a single featuring Al Kooper and noted electric blues guitarist Mike Bloomfield, both of whom turned up with him at Newport; so perhaps not quite as eleventh-hour as has been popularly supposed.

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The opener was a storming rendition of Maggie’s Farm, with Bloomfield in blistering form and the rhythm section, supposedly borrowed from the Paul Butterfield Blues Band only the night before, in suspiciously familiar control of the material. And the sound quality was nothing like as dreadful as Seeger later claimed!

The real trouble came not at Newport but on his 1966 world tour, when non-American audiences – and the British music press – proved not nearly so receptive to Dylan’s electric renaissance as his US fans. The long and gruelling tour climaxed with the famous “Judas!” heckle at the Manchester Free Trade Hall, and during the last few dates Dylan seemed increasingly weary and dispirited. Back home, with his new wife and new baby to absorb his interest and nurse his psychic wounds, he suffered his mysterious motorbike crash with its unspecified injuries, and abandoned live performing almost completely until the triumphant 1974 comeback tour.

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Auction Anecdote I feel that this months anecdote could be called more of an ‘auction saga’ but hopefully it gives a bit of an insight into the occasional frustrations involved in working at a saleroom.

In our May sale we were very happy to be asked to auction a large champagne diamond solitaire ring which we estimated at £2800/£3500. Champagne diamonds are a beautiful pale golden yellow colour and although not as valuable as white diamonds, they have become rather trendy in recent years.

During the week prior to the sale I took a telephone call from a rather charismatic sounding young dealer who asked me if I could send him a video of the ring using ‘WhatsApp’ on my mobile phone. Not wishing to sound too ‘fuddy duddy’ I said I was happy to try since I do have this app - however I had no idea you could do videos on it! So I was rather pleased with myself when I managed – after a few attempts – to take a nice little video of the ring. However I was less pleased when the charming man texted me back saying the video was a little short and could I do better. So I swirled the ring around in all directions and at all angles under the photography lights – but then I was mystified when video would not send.The charming man explained the video was probably now too long for ‘WhatsApp’ so I duly did another. My technique was improving dramatically video by video, and I was very proud of this attempt.The charming man, who was beginning to lose his charm for me now, said sorry but could I do another video holding the ring in my hand rather than in the box. By this stage I was at home and we were exchanging WhatsApp text messages like a pair of kids at the dinner table!

So the next day ‘fresh as a daisy’ I tried my fourth attempt holding the ring – not as easy as you might think – and was amazed and not a little irritated when he asked was the stone green. ‘No not at all’ I texted back - ‘but my phone case is and probably this is reflected in the diamond’ So of course he asked me if I could send yet another video but this time standing outside and with my phone case removed!!! – all in all I sent him five videos of the ring before he was satisfied and he booked a telephone line to bid.

On the day of the sale there was a large commission bid on the ring, two telephone bids and at least two private buyers in the room. To my amazement the charming man announced he was out of the bidding at £2500 and in the end it sold for £4000 to a local gentleman in the room, who paid cash and took the ring home for his wife. Technology is a wonderful thing for auction rooms (and their clients) but sometimes one cannot help but yearn for the good old days when everything was ‘so much simpler’.

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

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MARTIN LEWIS 6 ways to get cheaper loans

By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert

1. Is borrowing worth it?

Unless you're seriously financially savvy and are stoozing (where you make money by playing 0% credit card deals – see www.mse.me/stooze) only borrow if you really need to. Otherwise it’s far better to wait and save up for something instead. If you are planning borrowing, it will usually fall into one of two categories…

Just funding your ongoing lifestyle. This is the worst type as it means you're consistently living beyond your means and risk a debt spiral. Avoid it. Instead, stick to a budget, stop unnecessary spending, and cut your cloth accordingly. If in trouble, seek help from a non-profit debt counselling agency like www.citizensadvice.org.uk or www.stepchange.org.

For a needed, planned purchase. Eg, a car for a new job, or to pay annual car insurance as it's cheaper than monthly.

Here you need to minimise the amount borrowed, repay quickly to keep interest costs down and ensure your repayments are comfortably affordable. If not, don't do it.

2. The cheapest way to borrow – 20 months 0% With no interest and no fee, 0% credit cards are the cheapest way to borrow provided: a) you can pay for the purchase(s) on plastic; b) you can clear the debt within the 20 months; and

c) you pay at least the monthly minimum And currently we have three cards offering new cardholders the longest ever fees free 0% deals on new spending – all at 20 months, they are Clydesdale bank (www.cbonline.co.uk), its sister Yorkshire Bank (www.ybonline.co.uk) and www.halifax.co.uk. Fail to clear the debt in that time and they jump to 18.9% representative APR. Now you may be thinking, “hold on, I’ve seen longer 0% deals?” There are longer deals, but they’re only for balance transfers (best buys at www.mse.me/BTs) – where you shift debt from an existing credit card – not for new borrowing.

3. The cheapest ever loans If you can't pay on a card, need to borrow more or for longer, or want the discipline of fixed monthly repayments, personal loans win. The loans go as cheap as 3.6% which is lower even than anything before the credit crunch. However they’re tougher to get now, and loans if you’re borrowing smaller amounts are a lot more expensive. £2,500-£2,999: www.hitachi.co.uk is 8% rep APR. Yes I know you usually think of Hitachi as electronics, but it is trying to break into the loans market, and for small amounts is far cheaper than anyone else – the next cheapest for this amount is 14.9% £3,000-£4,999: Hitachi again at 7.8% rep APR. £5,000-£7,499: www.cahoot.com is 4.6% rep APR CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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£7500 -£15000: www.bank.marksandspencer.com is 3.6% rep APR as is www.sainsburysbank.co.uk if you’re borrowing for 1-3 years and have a Nectar card.

It’s also worth checking out www.zopa.com and www.ratesetter.com – who can be cheaper than those above, but their rates are more personalised so it depends.

There are two key need-to-knows though...

1) A 3.6% loan can charge you 20%. All loans are 'representative' rate, meaning only 51% of those accepted get that rate.

There is no way to know in advance, which is outrageous because the mere act of applying marks your credit file. My www.mse.me/eligibilitycalc can give your likely acceptance odds (without impacting your future credit) for each loan and in general the higher your acceptance odds are roughly, the more likely you are to be given the advertised rate.

2) Borrow more, pay less? As rates decrease the more you borrow, at the borders you can play the system. Eg, borrow £2,499 and the cheapest is 14.9%, borrow £1 more and it's 8%. On a 5 year loan you'd then repay £540 less. Keep the extra cash for repayments.

5. Can I use a 0% card for a loan?

Yes. For smaller amounts, if you need cash or are buying something you can't pay for on a card then the winner - for a fee - is a specialist 0% money transfer credit card. These pay money directly into your bank account, so you owe the card firm instead – effectively a loan, and they are usually far cheaper especially for smaller amounts.

gives an extra year at 0% (36mths), but for a much larger 4% fee.

Always ensure you clear the card by the time the 0% ends, or you'll pay 22.9% and 20.9% rep APR after, respectively. And never miss the min monthly repayments, or you can lose the 0%. If this is new to you read my full www.mse.me/moneytransfers guide first 6. Struggling? You may be eligible for a Government 0% loan If you can’t get the mainstream credit above and are instead looking at horrid debts such as payday loans or store cards (as you’ve no alternative and need to borrow), then there are Government loans that are a far better. There's no credit check, but they will check you can repay.

Local council support schemes: Typically for those in emergencies with no savings, these are administered by local councils (www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council), making it a postcode lottery as to whether support's available. Sometimes they’re grants not loans, or vouchers not cash (eg, for furniture, clothing).

Budgeting loans: If you're on some incomebased benefits, you could be eligible for a loan of up to £800 to help you meet essential living costs. Apply for one via the Jobcentre or via the form on Gov.uk at www.gov.uk/budgeting-loans.

Alternatively, try your local credit union: These are small savings and loan mutuals, helping local communities. They usually lend from £50 to £5,000 - APRs are typically about 13% but can be higher (though they're capped at 42.6% APR). To find your local one go to www.abcul.org.

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2. Skelton, Cumbria - Completed in 2001, Britain’s tallest manmade structure is the Skelton transmitting station mast in Cumbria. It stands at an impressive height of 365m (1,197ft) – more than 40m (131ft) taller than the Eiffel Tower 3. Chancellor’s Court, Birmingham University, Birmingham - The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower at Birmingham University stands taller than the Statue of Liberty and, at 100m (328ft), is the tallest free-standing clock tower in Britain. In fact, it was the tallest clock tower in the world until as recently as 2011.

4. Guy’s Tower, London - Forming part of University College London, Guy’s Tower – or, officially, The Tower Building of Guy’s Hospital – was completed in 1973. Its highest point stands at 143m (469ft), and contains thirty-four storeys, enough to place it amongst the tallest buildings in the capital and the tallest hospital buildings in the world.

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Update on Forest Policing

by Inspector Steve Chester

I have been in post now for five months and am really relishing my job; I have particularly enjoyed attending several parish council meetings, where I have heard the views and concerns of many Foresters.

As you will be aware, Gloucestershire Constabulary, along with all the other Forces within the Home Office Police Service, is facing the challenge of funding cuts in addition to the savings already made over the past few years. The number of officers and PCSOs employed by the Constabulary has fallen and further reductions are inevitable, but we are determined to provide the highest standards of service possible.

To prepare for further losses from our ranks, a “New Operating Model” has been designed to produce efficiencies and to ensure we are as effective as possible in keeping people in Gloucestershire safe. As part of this, Coleford Police Station will become the “Forest Policing Hub”, from which all staff including me will be based. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Martin Surl, has stated he is committed to maintaining this permanent presence in the Forest of Dean, which is reassuring.

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intelligence and policing priorities, so their patrols are more effective in targeting areas in which there is likely to be crime and disorder, as well as the individuals who may cause it. I am pleased to say there will be more sergeants and PCs based here, 11 and 50. This increase will be achieved by releasing officers from elsewhere in the Force who were not in essential roles, i.e., using their warranted powers in the service of the public.

Each town in the Forest will retain their named constables, who are supported by PCSOs and have geographical accountability for the town and the parishes adjacent; Lydney (PC Phil Hopkins), Coleford (PC Leanne Sterry), Cinderford (PC Julie Evans) and Newent (PC Rob Mortimer).

Suzette Davenport, the Chief Constable visited Coleford Policing Hub recently and was impressed by the knowledge

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She particularly remarked on the involvement with junior schools to promote road safety using Colin the Crocodile to win over the children. In the picture you can see him in Cinderford.

Crime in the year ending 31st March 2015 decreased by 8.8% compared to the previous year, which resulted in 247 fewer victims of crime in the Forest of Dean; reports of anti-social behaviour also dropped by nearly 10%.

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Following some excellent work in the Control Room to generate increased efficiency, 999 calls are now answered on average within 4 seconds and the 101 number in 11 seconds. This is a great improvement, particularly with the non-emergency 101 number and I am keen that people should be aware of this. You shouldn’t have to hang on too long before your call is answered: it really IS important to us!

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We have also had a spate of people selling machinery such as chainsaws and generators from vehicles, or by going door to door. Never buy such items in this way, as they are likely to be stolen or counterfeit. Again, please tell us about it, as we want to catch these ”rogue traders”.

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Veggie Bean Burgers Ready in 40 minutes, plus chilling

Makes 8

Packed with flavour these burgers will be enjoyed by both meat-eaters and vegetarians. For a lovely nutty texture replace the sweetcorn with 100g chopped walnuts.

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chopped onion over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic, spring onions and carrots and fry, stirring, for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chilli powder.

Tip all the beans into a large bowl and roughly mash with a fork. Stir in the onion mixture along with the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Ingredients: • 3 tbsp olive oil

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• 1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Heat the rest of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown (you may need to do this in two batches so add a little more oil, if needed). Drain on kitchen paper then serve in toasted burgers buns with spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes.

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We are open: Monday – Friday: 8am-6pm, 20th July – 28th August (subject to demand) Based in the grounds of Ann Cam Age range: C of E Primary School in Dymock, 2years – 11years we are blessed with beautiful We hope you can think of us as rural and farming surroundings your extended family and you can - which are always good for the benefit from the opportunities great soul! We are very secure in the childcare can give. school grounds and also have the Your peace of mind is always a benefit of all the school facilities priority to us and you can be sure including a huge hall with gym equipment, playground and fields, that all of our services will be run to the highest standards and and forest area. procedures.

Happy Turtles Holiday Club We are a warm and welcoming is for everyone. Whether bunch creating a thoroughly safe you work, or are at home we and enjoyable environment for your can offer a break within the little person. holidays for your children and you! Pre-book for the days that The final schedule of events is still to suit you, from 1 or 2 days to be confirmed, please visit our website whole weeks at a time. for more information: www.happyturtles.co.uk, e-mail Fran: We offer a mixture of activities fran@happyturtles.co.uk, or phone including outdoor sports & games, wet & messy play, arts & crafts and Fran on 07718 072499. cooking. We also invite professionals in to do workshops with the children, such as dance, Playschool 2yrs - 4 yrs jewellery making 2yrs -- 44 yrs Out Playschool of School Club - 11yrs and outdoor Playschool 2yrs5yrs yrs OutHoliday of School Club - 11yrs pursuits such as Club 2yrs5yrs - 11yrs OutHoliday of School Club 5yrs6pm, - 11yrs den building. It’s Monday toClub Friday,2yrs 8am -- 11yrs an opportunity Monday to Friday, 8am 6pm, Holiday Club 2yrs 11yrs Based in the grounds of Ann Cam School, Dymock for your child Based in the(Just grounds of Ann Cam 4 to miles from8am Newent) Monday Friday, -School, 6pm, Dymock to explore new (Just 4 miles from Flexible booking toNewent) suit you activities and Based in theFlexible grounds ofandAnn Cam School, Dymock booking to suit environment you A warm, welcoming friendly discover new (Just 4 miles from Newent) A warm, welcoming and friendly environment Your child won’t want to leave! interests.

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Motoring Ford Mustang

By James Baggott coupes such as the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 would also be on the shopping lists for Mustang buyers. Stack the equivalent V8-engined offerings up against the Ford, though, and there’s an eye-watering difference in price.

What’s it like to drive?

What is it?

A large American hamburger, served up in a European baguette with double side of Across The Pond Cheese.

There’s little doubt the Mustang has a cult following - that comes with a 50-year history and more movie appearances than Clint Eastwood (probably), but is that enough for it to win the battle against something like an Audi A5? The Blue Oval thinks it is and 2015’s allocation of 1,200 cars has already been sold.

What’s under the bonnet?

Well, you can see the European influence here, because it’s not all about a V8 - there’s a 312bhp 2.3-litre four cylinder Ecoboost option too. We know that feels like sacrilege - and to be honest, it really is - but if you actually care about CO2 in a Mustang it produces 179g/km and if mpg keeps you up at night it’ll return 35.3mpg. That said, choosing the Ecoboost would be like opting for a salad in McDonald’s so instead the 415bhp V8 is the only choice.

It’s thirsty at 20.9mpg and kills many, many trees with emissions of 299g/km, but this is a Mustang. It’ll hit 60mph in a shade under five seconds and go on to 155mph (limited).

Oh, and it sounds good... the Ecoboost, not so much.

What’s the spec like?

It’s not bad, but we can’t help feeling it lacks the glitz of rivals.

But then this car is priced extremely competitively - the V8 is a fiver under £33k, which for a V8 is a relative bargain.

Ford tells us 80 per cent of its customers ticked all the other options on the specification sheet which include comfy Recaro seats and upgraded Shaker audio system.

Any rivals?

Ford insists the Mustang ‘has no rivals’. The first allocation has mostly been snapped up by enthusiasts who bought a Mustang because they’ve always wanted one. So what happens when those first adopters run out? Well, when pressed, Ford admitted German

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It’s big and feels it, with a long nose that we found hard to place comfortably on the road. The Ecoboost engine particularly failed to impress, and we’d go as far to say that buying an Ecoboost should go down as a very bad life choice indeed. The V8 on the other hand sounds like a Mustang should and has the pace to match. The steering is a little light and the manual gearbox notchy, but they’re foibles you’ll probably put up with.

The fastback is better looking and better to drive than the convertible too, so go for that.

The verdict

We can see why it appeals to Mustang fans but beyond them we just can’t see who’ll buy it. How many buyers want an American muscle car? We’d hedge our bets and say not very many. The Mustang might work on the streets of San Francisco, but will it have the same effect on a wet Scarborough seafront?

We’re unsure. The ace up its sleeve might just be the price - at £32,995 the V8 is a lot of car for the money. But that still wouldn’t make us buy one.

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Newent Magazine’s Gregg Upwards spoke to Aimee Genders who is the Assistant Business Manager for Malswick House’s Sister pub The Wharf at Over who told him that the pub will be a traditional pub and garden serving a variety of delicious pub grub, the interior and exterior have been completely redecorated and refurnished to create a completely new look and feel. Aimee also added that Malswick House has also gone environmentally friendly by installing LED lights throughout the building.

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Hobbies A Hobby That’s Written In The Stars

By Kate McLelland We’ve all done it: taken a sneaky peek at the weekly horoscope column in our local newspaper or favourite magazine to see what lies in store for us.

But the forecast is usually so general it could almost apply to anyone, in any situation. Even if it did apply to everyone born under your star sign, that means one-twelfth of the human race is sharing broadly the same experience as you.

However when you look at astrology’s history – going back over thousands of years - you’ve got to wonder whether we should dismiss it quite so lightly? In the west, astrology as we know it today began in the second century AD although this system was a continuation of ancient Greek and Babylonian traditions.

The problem with popular astrology is that it isn’t true astrology at all. The horoscope column that appears in your newspaper is based on the position of the sun at the date of your birth. It may be fun to read, but this narrow focus is like watching your television through a rolled up tube of cardboard.

True astrology is based on not one, but three personal facts: the date when you were born, the place where you were born and the precise time of your birth. Using this data, an Page 48

astrologer will create a unique personal chart that takes into account the position of the planets in our solar system and the relationship between them (calculated through mathematical angles). The astrologer will also look at planetary positions across the twelve ‘Houses’ (wedge-shaped sections of your chart created by the ‘Rising sign’ on the horizon at the time of your birth) and the way important planets behave in each particular star sign.

The result is a personal horoscope (or ‘natal chart’), from which an astrologer can interpret information about your personality. The chart also forms the basis for ‘predictive astrology’: the art of predicting future influences and events based on the data in your birth chart (however it’s worth pointing out here that nothing is absolutely certain when it comes to astrological predictions: this method can only show the likely direction of travel, not the actual destination).

If you are eager to learn more about astrology, then a short course will help you familiarise yourself with the basic principles. The Faculty of Astrological Studies (www. astrology.org.uk) runs distance learning courses as well

courses in London and a summer school in Oxford (a Foundation course costs £800 in total).

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Given astrology’s popularity, it’s not surprising to find there are literally hundreds of books on the subject and the Café Astrology website has published a ‘Guide to Astrology Books’ together with useful notes and links to Amazon. Alternatively you could ask your local library if they have any books for beginners.

Astrology is a fascinating subject, but be warned: once your friends and acquaintances learn about your new skill, you won’t need an astrologer to predict how your future spare time will be spent!

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Home & Interiors Glorious Georgian

You don’t have to live in a 250-year-old house to enjoy the timeless elegance of Georgian style. Refined and uncluttered, its symmetry, proportion and classicism looks good in all kinds of homes, says Katherine Sorrell

By Katherine Sorrell

Did you know that it was the Georgians who made us modern? During the century or so following the ascent of George I in 1714, our towns and cities, homes and gardens, and even our leisure time were transformed, and the inexorable rise of popular culture began.

Perhaps it is part of a trend away from pared-down minimalism in favour of bolder colours, decorative surfaces and more intricate shapes, or perhaps it is simply the appeal of classic elegance – either way, it is not surprising that we find Georgian life and times, and especially its architecture and interiors, utterly fascinating.

But what was Georgian style? In an era that lasted more than a century, there were inevitably a variety of fashions, starting with the drama and lavishness of the Baroque, then the symmetry and order of Palladianism, then into the delicate, scrolling lines of Rococo, and finally the neo-Classical and Greek

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Revival styles. But according to V&A curator Julius Bryant: ‘The prevailing mood of the period is one of classical revival, of symmetry, order, balance, space and calm – in contrast to Victorian clutter. The centrepiece of a room would be a fireplace with a prominent mantelpiece, and then lovely floorboards, Turkish rugs, and furniture made from walnut and mahogany, with carved edges, stable and strong.’

This was, of course, the age of the master cabinetmaker: famous names such as Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite. Although styles varied according to the prevailing fashion, the general preference was for fine, small, light pieces made from rich woods, often featuring decorative gilding, marquetry or lacquer. If you can’t afford Georgian antiques, look for Victorian or Edwardian replicas, and use loose covers to conceal unsuitable modern pieces, as was the fashion at the time. As for fabrics, cottons and linens became extremely popular and a host of beautiful printed and woven patterns appeared, many of which are still available, including chintzes featuring large, bright florals, bold stripes, spray of flowers, Chinese scenes and the monochrome images of toile de Jouy. On walls, either wood panelling or block-printed wallpaper would be perfect, or else look for appropriate paint colours from the many historic ranges on offer today. Georgian ‘common’ colours included off-white, stone, grey, cream, a wide range of earthy tones and chocolate. Generally speaking, the stronger the colour, the

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Keeping Healthy in the Sun

by Pippa Greenwood There is something lovely about this part of the summer. The veg plot tends to be in overdrive and there are some delicious fruits cropping too. But sometimes your beloved flower beds and borders, pots and planters can be looking ever-so-slightly sorry for themselves. There is often a distinct mid-summer-flop.

You planted up your flower beds and numerous pots and containers to make them look good but how can you keep them looking on top form for as long as possible?

Regular feeding is essential, particularly for anything growing in a container. Often crammed into a fairly small space and with compost whose fertiliser content is pretty well used up after a few weeks, by July plants in pots can be close to starving if you’ve not fed them regularly. At this time of year I would still feed herbaceous perennials and annuals growing in open ground too, but I suggest you resist the temptation to feed shrubs as these could be encouraged to put on new growth which will not be Page 56

toughened up enough by the time winter comes; this late growth is then very prone to frost damage. A tomato feed with a high potash level works well for anything that you grow primarily for the flowers so every time you feed your tomatoes make up a bit of extra feed and pop it onto flowering plants. I tend to buy concentrated tomato food by the mini-tanker full as this works out much more economical!

Make sure that everything is deadheaded regularly, both the faded flowers and if necessary remove the flower stem too. On soft stemmed plants you may be able to make to do it using your thumb nail, but a pair of sharp scissors or similar often makes for the quickest, neatest and least messy job. Do this as soon as the flower starts to deteriorate so that no energy whatsoever is used to form seed heads and it will make a huge difference to the performance you see the plants put on over the next few weeks. I am a great believer in the ‘hair cut’ approach where perennials are given a trim

using scissors or shears as soon as their flowering period is over. Do this promptly and follow it with a good feed and you can often encourage a second, later flush of flowers too.

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At this time of year many flowers succumb to common diseases. This is how to deal with them: Powdery mildew: keep the plant well watered at the base but avoid wetting the leaves and spray with a suitable fungicide if necessary

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Aphids: remove with a strong jet of water, introduce ladybirds or spray with an insecticide Leaf spots: just pick off the worst affected leaves Rusts: pick off the worst affected leaves, try to keep the foliage dry and spray with a suitable insecticide Caterpillars: pick off by hand or spray with a suitable biological or chemical control Keeping on top of these small problems is essential - regular checks should allow you to take prompt action, so avoiding too much damage occurring and often meaning that you do not even need to spray.

Weeds tend to be growing rapidly too, so try to remove

these as they make for a lot of competition for water, food and even light. Pulling them out or hoeing them off when they are still fairly small is a much easier and more efficient way to deal with them than trying to pull out a massive, long-rooted triffid that has already done a lot of damage.

If the weather is dry, regular watering will also help to keep your flower beds and containers looking their best. To minimise water wastage and the risk of those delicate petals becoming scorched, I suggest that you should only water in the evening or, if this is not possible, very early in the morning.

A less frequent but thorough drenching is a

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Are You Ready To Reinvent Yourself?

by Kate McLelland When you reach middle age it’s natural to look back over your life and make a mental tick-list of the things you have, or haven’t, achieved. This in turn often kick starts a realisation that it’s time to start a new page. There may be a number of reasons for this decision: your children may have flown the nest, your job may have ceased to interest you and your relationship has probably become a little stale.

It’s understandable to want a complete change, but you should be aware that it takes courage and effort – not to mention a reasonable amount of money – to make a major readjustment. Before you take any action you should consider the three ‘Rs’ that can help you decide if you’re ready to face the next chapter.

you have coped with similar changes before. Do you enjoy new beginnings? Do you like meeting new people and facing new challenges? If the answer is yes, then you’ll probably be fine.

Reliance: the old expression “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” says it all where reliance is concerned.

While turning your back on unsuccessful relationships or dead-end jobs can be a positive move, things can quickly fall apart if you cut yourself off completely from the old life you have known.

When you move to that new job or new place, make sure you have a support network in place to help if you encounter any unexpected problems along the way.

Resilience: when people launch themselves into a dramatic new way of life, few actually stop to consider whether they are emotionally ready to do so. If you lack resilience then new routines, different faces and unfamiliar places can leave you feeling anxious and depressed, rather than revitalised.

What does ‘reliance’ mean in practice? You don’t have to be needy, asking for help at every twist and turn of your new journey, but neither should you be too proud to ask for help if you need it. Successful re-inventors strike a balance between independence and knowing when to call on others for help.

How do I know if I have resilience? Ask yourself how

Renewal: perhaps the hardest part, when it comes

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to facing a major change in our lives, is letting go of some of the roles we have played for years. That includes informal roles such as full-time mother, husband or wife just as much as the professional job titles we’ve relied on for our self-esteem.

Even leaving a destructive relationship can lead to a feeling of loss or vacancy in our lives: it may have been a negative influence but the relationship provided a structure that is now missing.

How should I handle renewal? Reacquaint yourself with the person behind the ‘label’: this is your time to be who you really are – don’t allow yourself to be defined by others and be confident that the life skills you’ve built up over the years will help you move on successfully.

As Shakespeare said: “The readiness is all.” Change can be great, but don’t underestimate the emotional (and financial) impact of a big upheaval in your life. However, if you’ve made careful plans and can anticipate how you’ll cope with the challenges ahead, there’s every chance you’ll go on to enjoy a successful new life.

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Here Comes the Bride Love is in the air, and everywhere you look around women are buying frocks and hats and men are polishing up their Best Man speeches. The wedding season is truly upon us and for all those blushing brides to be, here’s a selection of books that will help you with what to expect when you’re getting hitched.

The Edible Woman - Margaret Atwood Marian McAlpin has a bit of a problem, in that since she got engaged, she hasn’t been able to eat. It would appear that the concept of wedded bliss is something she physically can’t stomach! She may be marrying her heart’s desire, but her other organs definitely think it’s disagreeable. She starts off rejecting meat, but then it descends into pretty much anything that passes her lips.

This is a funny and engaging novel about what happens when you’re not really listening to your gut.

Love in the Time of Cholera - Gabriel Garcia Marquez It sounds simple to find and marry your heart’s desire, but if she then marries someone else, it can leave you a bit high and dry. For more than fifty years, Florentino Ariza has been pining, after being rejected by Fermina Daza.

Luckily, he’s been able to find comfort in the arms of countless other women, and yet somehow they don’t measure up to his Fermina. As luck will have it (!) Fermina’s husband is killed whilst trying to rescue his parrot from a mango tree and Florentino pounces on his second chance. Can he win her love this time around?

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Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married - Marian Keyes When a psychic tells you you’ll be married within a year, your heart starts to sing. When you don’t even have a boyfriend, your first instinct might be to demand your money back! Lucy Sullivan is already a sceptic so it’s a pretty dubious prediction, or so she thinks. Enter Gus. Swiftly followed by Chuck. Then add flirty Daniel into the mix and things really start to get interesting. Fate is playing a crafty hand here but is it Lucy who’s really holding all the cards?

The Lover’s Dictionary David Levithan How do we express all the emotions that we feel when we are in love, when we lose love, or when love is unrequited?

How can we possibly verbalise the internal torture, the mindblowing rapture or the most exquisite of pain? The Lover’s Dictionary is a fascinating read.

We’re not talking ‘Amorous to Zealous’, but more a series of ‘trigger’ words such as ‘recant’, ‘corrode’ and ‘abstraction’ which get the Levithan treatment.

It’s hard to read in parts and incredibly recognisable to anyone who has been in love or lost love. Are we all complete novices at the beginning of every new relationship? It certainly can feel that way.

Otherwise Engaged Suzanne Finnamore Eve is over the moon when Michael proposes and she can’t wait to share her happiness with everyone around her. But, inevitably, reality soon hits home and thoughts of wedded bliss turn into a full blown panic attack on the realisation that, that this is it: one man for the rest of her life. It’s time for Eve to reach for the paper bag and take some nice deep breaths as the stresses and strains of wedding planning take their toll.

This is a humorous look at what happens after you agree to live happily ever after. It’s not over until somebody says, “I do”.

Wedding Planning for Dummies - Dominique Douglas and Bernadette Chapman So, if you’ve read our selection of novels and it still hasn’t put you off getting wed then you’re obviously going to need a little bit of help. Everyone thinks they know exactly what their perfect wedding day will look like but surely no one would balk at the chance to save some time and money. It’s pretty much a step by step guide to getting to the church on time, picking the right flowers and making sure the cake doesn’t topple…all without having a stroke.

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Pauntley Real Ale Festival 2015 This year the festival was a great success with more bands and more entertainment as well as the usual real ales with crowd numbers reaching just under 500.

One of the highlights was the Silurian Border Morris Men with their traditional dances from towns and villages on the borders of England and Wales.

The most striking effect was their faces covered in soot. This harks

back to years gone by when agricultural labourers covered their faces and danced to supplement their meagre wages but had to ensure their employers could not recognise them!

They also got the crowd involved by showing them how to do one of their dances.

This Morris Men's group is 40 years old and one of the original founder members, Keith Francis, still dances at the age of 78.

The Silurian Border Morris Dancers with their "unique' facepaint !

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The music was started by Rosita, A fifteen year old singer with an amazing repertoire that spans pop, musical theatre, classic and light opera and a voice to go with it too.

Rosita was followed by Lydbrook Ukulele Band, their inimitable style involving "having fun, the odd beer, and playing popular cover proved very popular indeed with the crowd.

Glen Smith took to the stage to provide the crowd with his Folk Tales and Legends.

As a professional story teller Glenn held the crowd spellbound until the end of each story. He showed he has a wide repertoire and says he performs for school and local events for adults and children.

Ian Drury, an old favourite of the Festival, again retuned to wow the crowd with his eclectic taste in music but specialising in James Taylor covers. He is an artist with many guitars and finished off with his latest, a "thrown together" cheap guitar neck bolted onto a cigar box which worked very well indeed.

The Other Crowd returned again this year and provided great covers of songs which were so good that the crowd were persuaded to get up and dance for the whole time they were on.

The evening was rounded off by the return of the ever popular late evening rockers, Smoke Room. Their renditions of the likes of The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deep Purple and Cream, etc, had the whole place rocking until the end.

With all the bands, the varied real ales, food and the stunning views of the Leadon Vale this

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festival has become a firm favourite on the social calendar.

The event was supported

by Soundscape Community Association of Newent who, in partnership with Newent Community School help budding musicians/singers to develop their talents.

Thanks to terrific generosity the festival has, to date, topped ÂŁ7,000 in donations made to Pauntley Village Hall, Pauntley C of E Primary School and St John the Evangelist Church.

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Members of the public having a go at the rough sport of Morris Dancing

Live at Newent Lake

This concert will be a festival of music and a showcase of local music talent brought together by the Soundscape Community Music Association.

It is now fully booked with local acts namely Annabelle Price and Holly Mullins from Newent Community School, Maybelles (a harmony group from Newent and Dymock), The GBB Swing Band, Picklenash Orchestra and Choir, Newent

Maybelles are a talented young female ensemble who provide slick performances of popular and jazz numbers. They have performed regularly at The Dymock Music Festivals and have been increasingly in demand at social and special occasions in the wider community.

Community Choir, a Newent band called The Smiths and Tom Wirth (playing Rock and Roll and the Blues).

Proceeds from the event will go to Wills Music Hub and The Chill Out Zone.

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The event will be on Sunday July 19th 2015 at the lakeside from 12.30pm to 5.30pm and is free for all.

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Finance How to Cut the Cost of Your Summer Holiday

By Ann Haldon From currency exchange to travel insurance and car hire, it’s possible to significantly cut the cost of holidaying abroad.

Here are a few tips to shave a little off your holiday spend.

As a side note, it’s advisable to inform your credit card company that you’re travelling abroad, otherwise they may stop your card in the belief that it’s fallen into the wrong hands.

Credit Cards

Prepaid Cards

The fees typically charged by credit card companies are: • Foreign exchange fee: generally 3% of the amount converted from sterling into a foreign currency.

• Cash withdrawal fee: between 2% and 3% of the amount withdrawn The availability of ‘specialist’ credit cards with no, or low fees, allows you to avoid these charges when you go on holiday.

The Halifax Clarity credit card is a good example. At the time of writing there’s no charge for spending abroad with this card, and no cash withdrawal fee. It’s accepted anywhere that displays the MasterCard symbol.

Interest will still be charged on cash withdrawals from the date you take the money out however, until the day it’s repaid in full. Even this fee can be reduced if you’re prepared to pay off the balance via internet banking while you’re away, or if this isn’t an option, as soon as you get home.

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Prepaid cards are pre-loaded with money before you go. The balance gradually decreases as you spend, but can be topped up again as and when you need it. With these cards the exchange rate is always set by the card provider, and applied when the card is loaded rather than each time you use it.

This could work for or against you, depending on fluctuations in the foreign exchange market.

If you’re thinking of purchasing one of these cards and the rate suddenly improves, you’ll be taking advantage of a strengthened Pound. Equally, you could lose out if the rate improves again later.

Although very convenient, you may encounter a range of fees with a prepaid card, depending on the provider: • Application fee: generally around £10 • Renewal fee: some providers set an expiry date and then charge a replacement fee of around £5 to renew the card, even if there’s a balance remaining

• Cash withdrawal fee: check with your provider to see if they charge a fee for withdrawing cash at ATMs • Inactivity charge: usually around £2 per month if the card is not used regularly

Holiday Insurance

Buying well in advance of your holiday is the best way to save money on holiday insurance. Search a couple of price comparison sites such as Compare the Market or Money Supermarket to find the best deals.

Also consider: • Whether you are planning to take more than one trip abroad during the year. If so, a multi-trip insurance policy would be the most costeffective.

• Where you are travelling you’ll have to choose between worldwide or European insurance.

• If you’re likely to be participating in any risky sports such as scuba diving, the policy may be loaded with an extra charge.

Booking your travel insurance independently via the internet will generally work out cheaper than buying as an add on to flights or a package tour.

Alternatively, ‘packaged’ bank accounts sometimes include

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annual travel insurance in their monthly fee.

Another good way to save money on your insurance premium is to opt to pay a larger excess in the event of a claim.

Hire Car Charges There are several ways to save money on hiring a car: • Book early to get the best deals • Include car hire in your package deal • Organise your own Collision Damage Waiver add-on Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) covers the excess you would have to pay if you were involved in a crash. Many hire car operators adopt a ‘hard sell’ approach in relation to CDW when you pick the car up, as this is the way they make their profit - by selling add-ons to

‘basic’ insurance.

You can find your own Collision Damage Waiver insurance though. Save some money in the process by searching online using a price comparison site - you may even get some cash back.

Airport Parking As with car hire, booking early is the best way to save on airport parking. Even prebooking on the day of the flight could save you a little money.

Turning up at the car park is guaranteed to be the most expensive.

The Money Saving Expert website is a good source of tips on where to find travel-related discounts and offers, including airport car parking. If you’re staying at an airport hotel the night before your flight, you may be able to book a package

that includes the room plus parking for the duration of your holiday.

Despite the economy picking up a little, most of us are still being careful to find the best deals when travelling abroad.

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Common Names 1. Which common name of a college at Oxford University and Cambridge University means “body of Christ” in Latin?

2. The title of which song by The Village People and The Pet Shop Boys was also the name of 1980s pop group?

3. Which county of Ireland is also the name of a detective from a series of novels

by Ruth Rendell?

4. Also the name of a city in Italy, what is the name of David Cameron’s youngest daughter?

5. What is the common name of the drummers in Queen and Duran Duran?

6. What is the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and is also the name of a town in West Yorkshire?

7. Which moon of the planet Saturn is also the first name of one of the main characters from the TV sitcom Friends?

8. Which 1970 hit single for The Jackson Five is also the name of a pop group who had ten hit singles in the 1980s?

9. What girl’s name is also the name given to a female donkey?

10. What is the common name of a 1960s pop group and the nickname given to the difficult 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the US Masters?

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Common Names Quiz 1. Corpus Christi 2. Go West 3. Wexford 4. Florence 5. Roger Taylor 6. Halifax 7. Phoebe 8. ABC 9. Jenny 10. Amen Corner

Figures of Speech Quiz 1. Euphemism 2. Personification 3. Hyperbole 4. Tautology 5. Metaphor 6. Alliteration 7. Simile 8. Oxymoron 9. Litotes 10. Paradox

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Cake and Bake Strawberry Shortcake Tarts Make the most of sweet and juicy British strawberries with these divine fruit tarts. If you don’t have time to make the pastry cream then use fresh readymade custard or just top with sweetened whipped cream.

Ingredients: • 225g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 75g butter, chilled and diced

• 50g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • 2-3 tbsp milk For the Pastry Cream and Topping

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2 medium eggs 25g plain flour 50g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 300ml milk 150ml double cream 175g strawberries 5ml lemon juice 1 tbsp icing sugar

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1. Preheat the oven to 190C, fan 170C, Gas 5. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Lightly butter 6 x 8cm loose-based fluted tartlet tins (measured across the base).

2. Sift the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub into the flour to make fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, egg and enough milk to make a soft dough.

3. Divide the dough into six equal pieces and, using floured hands, press each piece of dough into the base and up the sides of a tartlet tin. Place the tins on the hot baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden brown. Cool in the tins for 15 minutes then turn out and leave to cool completely.

4. To make the pastry cream, beat together the eggs, flour, caster sugar and vanilla extract. Pour the milk into a small pan and heat the milk to almost boiling point then whisk into the egg mixture.

Return the mixture to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring all the time, until thickened. Cover the surface with greaseproof paper and leave to cool completely.

5. Whip the cream until softly peaking and fold into the pastry cream.

Puree half the strawberries by pushing through a fine-holed sieve. Stir in the lemon juice and icing sugar. Slice the rest of the strawberries.

6. Spoon the pastry cream on top of the shortcakes. Top with the sliced strawberries and spoon over the puree. Serve within 2-3 hours of assembling.

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The shortcake tart bases can be made and stored unfilled in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Right Side of the Road Taking your car on a holiday to Europe is a great way to avoid exorbitant airfares, hidden airport and airline costs and rip-off duty-free. And don’t get me started on airport crowds and stress.

However, before setting off for the continent in your car, there are a number of boxes you should tick before you get behind the wheel. Here’s a very simple checklist…

• Prepare the proper documents: Ensure all car documents are up to date, including the insurance papers and V5c ownership document. Take both parts of drivers’ licences for all appointed drivers.

• Preparing the car for driving on the continent: Book an off-schedule MoT, it will throw up any mechanical or electrical problems to be

attended to. In many European countries, it is illegal to drive with a broken exterior light for instance. Packing a full replacement bulb kit is worthwhile, too.

• Take an emergency warning triangle (two in Spain) and a hi-vis jacket (some countries require a vest for each passenger, too, so check before you go). If you are driving in France, breathalysers are still on the legal list of items that you are required to have in the car, but there is NO FINE for not having them.

• British cars should wear a GB sticker on the back to identify their country of origin, OR have Europlates bearing the blue GB symbol.

• Headlights: You will also need to adapt your headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming vehicles.

You can buy conversion kits, or your main dealer may be able to adjust the beam.

Drive safely, have a wonderful time and remember – never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.

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What's On in July Heritage Display Saturday and Sundays, 1.30pm - 4pm, Newent Market House New information boards on “Medieval Newent” and “Into the new Millennium” have been made. The archaeological finds are being re-mounted too, and in some cases new information added. Group visits by arrangement. For further information please contact Ginny James on 01531 821904.

Memory Café Fri 3 July, 10.30am - 12 Noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road A place where any member of the public who feel that they, or a person they know July have memory problems or related cognitive issues, can drop in without an appointment for a chat, exchange of experiences or to receive information. For further information contact Vanessa on 01531 821227.

Carducci String Quartet Concert Friday 3 July, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church Dymock

Tickets: £12 (Students £6) available from St Mary's Church: 01531 890676 or Well House Garage Shop: 01531 890259.

Coffee Morning Saturday 4 July, 10am 12Noon, Highleadon Court Cakes, bric-a-brac, plants, games, bacon butties and more. In aid of Newent Dolphin Club (MENCAP).

Quiz & Supper Night Sat 4 July, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Cliffords Mesne Village Hall In aid of Traidcraft Exchange Call 01531 820461 for tickets and further information.

Messy Church Sat 11 July, 10.30am - 12.Noon, St. Mary's Church Newent A fun time for all the family with activities. Ending with a short time of worship and a meal together Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@stmarysnewent.org Pete King’s Disco with music from the 60s and 70s Sat 11 July, Gorsley Village Hall Tickets will be £5 (bring your own bottle) and will be available at Gorsley Post Office. For further information: gorsleyvh@gmail.com Open Air Service & Band Concert Sunday 12 July, 2.30pm -4.30pm Newent Lakeside Bring your chair or Picnic Blanket and enjoy the music. If wet the event will take place in St Mary’s Church. Free admission but there will be a Silver Collection. The Teas in the interval will be provided

by St Mary’s Church. For further information please contact Alison Offord on 01531 820782.

Community Cinema - Family Film Sat 18 July, doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Refreshments available. Admission: free. For further information please contact Andrea Cox: andreaelizabethcox@tiscali.co.uk Live at Newent Lake Sunday July19,12.30pm to 5.30pm, Newent Lakeside A festival of music showcasing local music talent. Proceeds from the event will go to Wills Music Hub and The Chill Out Zone.

Newent Orchestra String Trio & Afternoon Tea Tuesday 21 July, 2pm, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Cost: £4 - Transport can be

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

Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 25 July, 2.30pm 4.30 pm, Glebe Chapel Come and join us for Crafts, Games, Music and lots of fun. Meet new friends. Free Refreshments provided. For more information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe on 01452 830203.

Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Monday 13 July, 10.30am 12 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 jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Drop in Coffee Morning and Village Agents Meet Every Tuesday10am-3pm, Chill Out Zone Computers & refreshments available for small charge. For further details contact David on 01531 820224 or email fairsharesfod@btconnect.com Mothers’ Union Monthly Meeting Tues 28 July, 2pm, St Mary’s Church Nigel Warwick on “Blood Bikes”.

Tea, Biscuit and a Chat. Open to all. For further information please call Margaret Highton on 01531 820245.

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...events cont'd from p73 Newent Bridge Club Wednesdays and Fridays, Newent Community School, Watery Lane

Wednesday is the competitive evening and Friday is a ‘social’ session. Visitors always welcome.

Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4th Thurs 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 Tuesdays, Memorial Hall, Newent Newent Probus Club for retired men meets twice a month on Tuesdays at the Newent Memorial Hall. New members and visitors always welcome. For further information contact Peter Hayes on 01531 821212.

U3A Monthly Meeting Tuesday 21 July, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent Page 74

The incomparable Tommy Cooper by Geoffery Roffe. Admission is £2 and refreshments are 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

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 Fitness Free Fitness Class Mon-Fri (every weekday) 6.457.15pm, Newent Circle Club

Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm Huntley Village 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.

“In Stitches” Saturday 11 and 25 July, 10am 12 Noon, Glebe Chapel Come along to this sewing group where we enjoy each other’s company and learn from each other.

Bring your sewing project and your machine along. Tea and Coffee provided. For more information call Jacky on 01452 790632.

Newent & District Camera Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm for 7.45pm start, Newent Library New Members welcome. For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com Newent Quilters Every second Thurs 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

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.

Newent Cycling Group We are an informal and friendly cycling group and you are welcome to come and join us on one of our rides. We meet every Thursday at 7pm by The Kings Arms Pub, Ross Road, Newent. We have two rides to suit different abilities and we cycle around the local quiet country lanes. If you would like to join us on one of our rides please telephone Ann or Steve on 01531 821490 for further information.

Newent Health Walk Walk round the Lake Thursday 2 & Thursday 16 July, 10am, Meet at United Reformed Church Suitable for all abilities - you can walk for as long as suits you. We will finish at 11am for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 or call Scheme Coordinator Kim Spencer on 01594 562240.

Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm Newent Community Centre

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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 Sat 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.

Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sun An informal friendly walking group. Walks may be full or half day and vary in distance between 4 and 10 miles, often with a picnic or pub break. For more information please telephone our Programme Secretary, Alison Jones, on 01531 820151.

Gorsley Garden Club Monday 20 July, 7.30 pm, Gorsley Village Hall Visitors welcome £2. For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221.

Huntley Garden Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30 to 9.30 pm, Huntley Village Hall Our programme consists mainly of talks on gardening subjects and visits to gardens. We are a friendly group and if you would like to see us, then why not pop in? For further information contact Heather on 01452 830088.

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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 Newent Orchestra. Cost: £2. For

brunch, coffee and refreshments. For more details see www.rudford.net or phone 01452 790831.

LOCAL MARKETS Kempley Produce Market Saturday 11 July, 9.30 11.30am, Kempley Village 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 visit: www. kempleymarket.com or contact Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email louise.earll@wyenet.co.uk Morning Market Saturday 25 July, 10am -12 Noon, Rudford & Highleadon Village Hall Stalls with local people selling home produced goods, plus delicious

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.

Newent Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays10.30am-2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.

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