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Hello Reader,

Welcome to the April issue of the Newent Magazine which once again is packed full of local events and community news. It’s only when we are putting together your favourite free magazine that we realise just how many events go on within Newent and its surrounding villages on a monthly basis.

March saw the daffodils in full bloom and I must say they looked beautiful during my visit to Oxenhalls and Kempley’s daffodil weekends. It was lovely to stroll about Kempley as part of a guided tour and I’m so pleased that I packed a flask of hot soup in as the Sunday was a bit on the cold side but those walks more than made up for the cold weather.

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March also saw the launch of Newent’s information and tourist centre opened by Newent Magazine’s regular contributor Colin Thomas. Onion Ed was there to overlook the official opening and I encourage everyone to use the centre situated at the Shambles on a regular basis.

Finally, I take this opportunity to say Get well soon to a regular writer of our magazine and pillar of Newent’s society - Clare Page. We are all thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery.

Vicky

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February saw the launch of the Forest of Dean Magazine.

Following some requests from our advertisers in Newent Magazine, Forest of Dean Magazine is now available free to pick up each month in the towns and villages as indicated on the map below: For more information visit our website at www.forestofdeanmagazine.co.uk

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Glos Directories does not officially endorse any advertising/editorial material included within the publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systen or transmitted in any form - electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without the prior consent of the publisher. The use of this magazine for canvassing or direct marketing is strictly prohibited.

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The Taste of Texas arrives in Newent Since opening its doors on March 5th Newent’s taste buds have been treated to a new mouth-watering experience at the Coach House Restaurant at the George Hotel (behind the George Hotel) in Newent’s Church Street.

We sent Newent Magazine’s Gregg Upwards to meet head chef Lawrence who explained to Gregg his quirky twist to the food now being served at the Coach House...

The one thing I noticed as soon as I met Lawrence was his passion for food - everything on the Coach House menu is cooked from scratch. Lawrence creates his own sauces that combined with his own secret ingredients make his food really stand out.

Lawrence served me up a selection of meals from the Coach House menu. His ‘Texas Style Pork and Beef Ribs’ are slow cooked for a

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minimum of 12 hours and taste just amazing! His ‘Pulled Pork Burgers’ are already becoming a big hit because they are simply delicious. Next up was the ‘Coach House Gourmet Burger’. This 10oz monster of a burger is made from chuck steak, brisket and sirloin which are mixed with his own blend of herbs, spices and secret ingredients and served with Gherkins and triple cooked chips.

And just as I was about to explode, out came a bowl of chilli – wow, I have not tasted chilli like that since I was last in Texas visiting my brother.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE NOW HAVE A NEW MENU AND NEW HEAD CHEF!

The Coach House menu is not just Texas themed, you can enjoy a mouth-watering Sunday lunch served with all the trimmings as well as traditional favourites like Fish & Chips, Pie of the Day, Ploughmans, Meat Platters & Chicken Goujons.

The Restaurant is open Monday to Saturday: 11am-9.30pm & Sunday Lunchtime:11.30am-3.30pm

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Onion Ed’s Blog Spring is in the air – it’s starting to get warmer, the sun is (sometimes) shining and the spring flowers are all around Newent – including my very favourite – the daffodil!! They are flourishing and there’s big, yellow faces everywhere!

Have you been on the daffodil trail?

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Newent looks fantastic at this time of the year.

be planting them. I’ve been keeping them in a cool, light place, free from frost.

I’ve been chomping through all my Easter chocolate. I don’t get many eggs, but I get lots of tasty chocolate covered onions! Yum!

We’re cracking on with preparations for the Onion Fayre – the committee is working hard and there are some

My allotment is coming along. I’ve been weeding and preparing the ground, making sure I can sow the seeds when the weather improves. Tubers of seed potatoes have been laid out in trays in single layers to start chitting and I’ll soon

really exciting plans in the pipeline for our 20th anniversary. I’m struggling to keep it a secret... I don’t know how long I’ll be able not say anything - I just want to tell everyone everything, it’s so exciting!!! Maybe look out in next month’s edition and I might not be able to keep my mouth shut...

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Auction Anecdote It was just on the deadline of our last Militaria auction whilst I was arranging the furniture with help from my transport contractor that I took a call from a client in Monmouth who had decided to sell her late husband’s aeroplane propeller. I could tell that this sounded like a really exciting and interesting item and immediately arranged for our contractor to collect the 10ft long propeller the following Monday. Then of course followed the discussion as to where we were going to put such a huge thing in the saleroom and of course the only answer was to hang it from the ceiling since this not only solved the problem of space but also gave the greatest visual impact.

When the propeller arrived I was happy to see it was as good as I had hoped and after posing for a few photographs holding the propeller outside the entrance to our saleroom (the only way really to get a decent shot of something so long and thin) – the men set about hanging it up whilst I carried out some research. After some work on the computer and a little help from some friends I became much more knowledgeable about WWI bi-planes than I had been the week before!

It turned out our propeller was from an early Martinsyde G100 bi-plane made around 1915 at Brooklands near Weybridge. These large bi-planes were so heavy and difficult to manoeuvre they were nicknamed the ‘G100 Elephant’ and soon abandoned for any sort of ‘dog fighting’ but used instead for bombing and long reconnaissance flights. As the war continued so did the quickly progressing technology of flight improve and so only two hundred and seventy of this type of plane were made before it was superseded by more sophisticated models.

The propeller made an eye catching addition to the Militaria section and created much admiration and conversation during the viewing as well as attracting a select number of potential buyers. In the end the main competition was between two telephone bidders who battled it out up to £1300 – a result I was very pleased with - especially since it was £100 more than one of the London salerooms had sold one for last year!

Smiths next sale is on the 17th April and contains a huge variety of antiques and collectables as well as special sections for postcards and stamps. For further details please telephone 01531 82177 or see our website www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent

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Famous Adventurer Runs Newent Park Run Famous Adventurer and World Record Charity Fund Raiser, Jamie McDonald, came to Newent on Saturday 7th March to help celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Newent Park Run.

Newent Park Run is one of many runs that appear all over the country and the organisers decided to make this one special by inviting Gloucester born Jamie McDonald.

Jamie has already raised hundreds of thousands of

pounds for charity having run 5,000 miles across Canada cycled from Bankok to Gloucester and holds the static cycling world record.

He turned up and ran the race in his new “Adventureman” outfit which revealed his new Superhero Foundation charity with which he hopes to inspire and empower people.

This year 109 people took part in the race, many more than last year, and together they raised £131.26 for Jamie’s Superhero Foundation.

The Park Run is run every Saturday at Newent Community School and all are invited, whatever age.

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Steve (Batman) Ollis heads the pack, balloons and all !!

Above Adele (race organiser) celebrates by cutting the cake with Jamie

Young Isaac Evan-Jones, who is the Newent Park Run Mascot, with Jamie McDonald

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The Annual General Meeting was held at Sheppard House on March 12th, followed by an illustrated talk by the President, Martin Brown. He explained that the Society had been fortunate to be approached last year by Gloucestershire Archives to identify and index a collection of slides that they had been given. These slides had been collected and used by Jack Lewis to give talks in the 1970s, and the speaker showed some of the slides and talked about each one. A number of the photographs were over 100 years old and showed aspects of Newent life long since forgotten, such as bread and milk delivery by horse and cart, and views of buildings that no longer exist.

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Others showed parades along Broad Street and views of the cattle market, where the Memorial Hall now stands. One photograph showed the weather vane from the top of the Church spire complete with bullet holes where someone had been using it for target practice. A photograph of the town’s Postmen included Harry Awford who was killed during World War I and is commemorated on the Menin Gate in Ypres. A timely reminder of how life has changed.

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Newent Orchestra supports local musicians with Classic Music Grant Fund Newent Orchestra has created and launched a Classic Music Grant Fund as a means of supporting local music and musicians in and around Newent.

The fund will be used to purchase instruments and to provide learning and courses for anyone who is learning or wants to learn classical music and thereby ultimately to support the orchestra itself.

Newent Orchestra was originally

formed in 1940 and has been rehearsing, presenting and performing concerts ever since.

It is to celebrate its 75th year the orchestra created the Grant Fund.

This fund is aimed at attracting more people to classic music and is for people of all ages and abilities.

The first action of the orchestra under this fund was to present their youngest member, Chloe Dunwell with her very own violin.

Chloe is 10 years old and currently goes to Pauntley Primary School. She plays the violin with the orchestra and is highly regarded by members of the orchestra. She can also play the piano, clarinet and viola. She says “I am so happy to receive this violin. I am hoping to become a full time musician

The presentation group including Chloe and family, Newent Town Mayor and President of the Orchestra Cllr Roger Beard, Rev. Simon Mason and representatives of the Orchestra and Appreciation Group

and love playing in the orchestra, when you are in the orchestra you are really in it !”

Funding and support for this violin was provided through the Grant Fund by The Newent Orchestral Music Appreciation Group, Newent Orchestra, St Mary’s Church and a contribution from Peter Carmen.

The leader of the orchestra, Bill Anderton, who also plays in Gloucester Symphony Orchestra, says “The Fund is just what we need to bring classical music to a wider audience and encourage more people to become involved.

The orchestra itself will also benefit greatly from this as well”.

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Chloe receiving her violin from orchestra leader Bill Anderton

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I make no apology for saying…. stop borrowing. If you're struggling, borrowing to make ends meet just elongates the problem - making it even costlier and more difficult. The tips below will help, but if you keep adding to the debt nothing will fix it. So take a deep breath, do a budget and examine all your spending to see if you can cut back.

Best buys are only best if you can get them. While there are many great rates on offer, you need to pass a credit score to get them, and many fail at that hurdle. Worse still when you apply it leaves a footprint on your file and lots of those in a short space of time can hit your future credit worthiness. I've given evidence to Parliament on this 'anti-shopping around' system - little's been done.

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Upset Tummies!

As vets we see an array of problems affecting dogs, but none as frequently as the dog with diarrhoea! This is a symptom that not only causes great discomfort to the dog but also to the owner.

With Easter coming up there will be more than enough opportunity for the family pet to take part in the festive feast, with or without you.

Scavenging food in the house or while on walks is the most common cause of an upset stomach for dogs, often with the illness stretching many days, even weeks. This is triggered by unfamiliar foods disturbing the delicate balance of the gut flora, or even by the introduction of bacteria (and infection) from carcasses. If left untreated, a simple bout of diarrhoea can progress and cause dehydration, secondary infections within the gut, and ulceration of the gut.

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Rich diets, which are essential to our energetic pet’s lifestyles, can make the situation worse at a time when the stomach is at its most sensitive, and so to ease the strain on the guts we recommend a bland diet such as cooked chicken and rice for 3 – 5 days, followed by slow reintroduction of the regular food. Starving your dog for 24 hours is also common practice, but perhaps have a word with your vet first. Starving allows the stomach and gut lining to recover and repair in that period, followed by the course of bland food which will also not put strain on the system.

Finally, it is vitally important to ensure plenty of water is available to avoid dehydration from fluid loss at all times.

If diet isn’t enough, or your pet is clearly ill or dehydrated from the diarrhoea then its time to see your vet. Sometimes an infection has been set up within the gut, and so a course of antibiotics is needed, especially in more chronic cases.

course much more serious cases which we see in the surgery. These are cases such as Campylobacterinfectious bacteria passed from dog-to-dog but it can also be picked up in under cooked food and bird droppings; Parvovirus which is an infectious cause of diarrhoea and Salmonella which is also from spoilt food and a host of other germs! These all need medical diagnosis and treatment at the surgery.

Sometimes it is difficult to judge what can be treated at home and what needs veterinary intervention, if unsure please feel free to just ring for some advise.

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PETS Cat Behaviour Why They Do The Things They Do Marking, scratching and climbing are common feline behaviours, but depending on the circumstances, may not always be welcome. Here are some of the reasons why cats behave the way they do, and what you can do about it.

Marking This is often a territorial reaction to stress – maybe the fear that other cats could invade their space. Apart from providing extra love and attention, you need to make sure their eating and sleeping areas are free from other smells, and safe from intruders.

Scratching This is an inherent trait in all cats, and enables them to keep their claws sharp should they need to defend themselves. A scratching post is the best way to prevent damage to your furniture, and spraying catnip on and around it may help to distract them from chair and table legs. Scent glands in their paws also mean that they may be scratching as a way to mark their territory.

Climbing It won’t be unusual to see your cat hanging from the top of a curtain when you go into a room, clinging on for dear life having got to the top and then become stuck. Their natural sense of adventure, plus the need to run off a bit of energy, makes them do things like this.

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With kitten season round the corner, the Newent based cat rescue knows only too well the impact this time of year brings to them, and other centres in the area. Kittens that come in are often abandoned as a result of a cat owner’s unwanted pregnancy, with many a sad story to tell. With that in mind, Save A Kitten will not only bring attention to the issues at hand, but there is also an opportunity for the public to get involved with a Facebook competition to post a photo of your cat in a hat, along with your donation, and a chance to win an Easter hamper.

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Grow Your Own

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I’m a great fan of home grown vegetables, particularly as growing my own allows me to choose to eat only organically grown fruit and vegetables, which are free from chemical pesticides. Even if you only have a tiny patio garden or backyard, you can brighten up your supper table with some good looking vegetables, home grown in containers.

It is important to use large containers. Smaller ones may look fine but most vegetables need an evenly moist compost around their roots at all times, and so a larger volume of compost is much easier to look after. They will need to be positioned in a sunny spot as vegetables won’t crop well in a gloomy position.

Growing bags will do but they don’t exactly look good. In addition, they often seem to contain pretty poor compost and, when it comes to keeping growing bags adequately watered, they are nothing short of a nightmare. Large flower pots or planters are the best bet, and you can use terracotta, plastic or glazed pots. Make sure that the containers are well supplied with drainage holes, and that you have a layer of broken pots on top.

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There are lots of different vegetables that can be grown in containers but sometimes getting the right variety can make all the difference to how well they perform. Check labels or seed catalogues as those particularly well suited to life in a pot are described as so. If you like home grown beans you can use any variety of dwarf French bean, or if you prefer, a runner.

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The First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme, funded by the Department for Education and the Department for Communities and Local Government, is designed to help teachers and students from every state funded school in England teaching Key Stage 3 and/or 4 to develop a deeper understanding of the Great War. Students from [Newent Community School] as well as 15 other schools joined a four-day tour to the Western Front accompanied by UCL IOE and Equity staff, professional battlefield guides and serving soldiers.

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The Last Post Ceremony in Ypres, which takes place under the Menin Gate every single night of the year.

Here buglers of the Ypres volunteer Fire Brigade sound the ‘Last Post’ before a minute’s silence to reflect on the sacrifice of those lost.

The group also visited museums, battlefield sites, memorials and cemeteries including the Commonwealth War Grave sites of Tyne Cot Cemetery near Ypres, Belgium and Thiepval Memorial in the Somme, France. Going out to the battlefields and seeing the landscape and the history of the war made it easier for students to visualise the scale of the war and the lives lost.

During investigation of Private Dudley Dyer, both Gemma and Hollie were shocked to find that he was a former resident of a house now lived in by another student currently studying at Newent Community School. They also empathised with his family’s grief and pain at a lack of knowledge regarding his final resting place whilst leaving a token of respect at his memorial within Tyne Cot cemetery.

This is just one example of the way in which the students are engaging with the past of their community.

Mrs Duckworth, a teacher at the school who attended the trip said “I am incredibly proud of the hard work and mature attitude presented by the students taking part. It will

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Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said: “Every community in Britain was affected by the First World War. People came together from all backgrounds and fought shoulderto-shoulder to protect our liberty and safeguard shared British values.

Their sacrifices should never be forgotten and that’s why over the next 3 years young people from every school in the country will see first-hand how their local area contributed to Britain’s freedom.”

On their return to school students will embark on a Legacy 110 project.

This project encourages students to share their experiences of visiting the battlefield sites of the Western Front through developing post tour community projects. These projects could include a study of a local soldier, the role played by women, the contribution of Commonwealth forces, or even the impact upon sports such as football and rugby. In return pupils will receive certificates, badges and the best projects will get national recognition through the First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme website and special events designed to celebrate their achievements.

The First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme runs until March 2019, eligible schools not already booked on a tour should visit www. centenarybattlefieldtours.org to register for a place.

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Knit a ‘Twiddlemuff’ to raise awareness of Dementia Knitters across the district are being encouraged to knit a twiddlemuff to help a person living with dementia in the Forest of Dean.

Twiddlemuffs are a knitted hand muff with interesting bits and bobs like beads, zips and ribbons attached inside and outside. They have been designed and developed to provide simple stimulation for active hands, while promoting increased flexibility and brain stimulation. Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, who have developed the use of them within their hospital, say many patients with dementia have found the twiddlemuff reassuring and comforting.

There are twiddlemuff collection boxes at all Forest Leisure centres and libraries. We are asking for

twiddlemuffs to be sent in by 15 May so that the council can distribute those collected to hospitals, groups, care homes and individuals across the district during national Dementia Awareness Week which is 17 to 23 May 2015.

Lena Maller, the District Council’s Community Engagement Officer who leads on work with older and vulnerable people said: “Twiddlemuffs are already catching the attention of people across the Forest and they are telling family members about them too – I’ve even had emails from as far away as Cardiff and Scotland.

“I think this is a lovely thing to do and a fantastic, fun way to raise awareness in the community of dementia and get people involved – people can knit in groups or in their own homes.”

Directions Cuff (Twiddlemuff lining): Cast on 40 stitches using 2 strands of double knitting wool. You can also use 1 strand of chunky wool.

Work in stocking stitch (knit a line, purl a line) for 11 inches (28cm).

Muff Body Continue with stocking stitch and use up any oddments of various textures of wool. For example chunky, mohair, snuggly, eskimo, ribbon and chenille. Knit unit work until it measures 23 inches (58.5cm). Cast off.

Finishing and decoration Neatly sew the long edges together with purl side facing you.

Turn the muff inside out.

Push the cuff (lining) up inside the muff body and neatly sew the case on and How to knit a twiddlemuff cast off edges together.

Now is the time to Materials decorate your twiddlemuff.

This pattern is perfect for using Choose a good variety of up left over and odd balls of wool. Different textures of wool decorations: beads, pastel colours, depending on are also good. whether the twiddlemuff is Needles for a man or a woman.

6.5mm Try to include straight at least six needles or 8mm circular. decorations on the outside Beads, zips, ribbons things and four on the inside. You can that can be add more if you like. Make twiddled with sure everything is sewn but will not break and are on tight so they cannot be pulled off and there are no not sharp to touch or brittle. loose threads.

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Action packed Easter activities planned for leisure centres A fun-filled programme of children’s activities has been arranged at District Council leisure centres to keep children occupied during the Easter holidays.

To help parents the District Council has put together an action packed activities programme running from Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April at their Lydney, Cinderford, Newent and Coleford Forest Leisure centres. The centres will also be offering childcare at a competitive rate. The leisure centres will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

Younger children will enjoy the crafts, soft play and bouncy castle with activities like kayaking and raft races appealing to older children.

Children who have a junior membership are entitled to free morning play-scheme sessions as well as 38 weeks of activity lessons over the school year and, as an added bonus, they receive unlimited free swimming during public sessions in the four Forest Leisure centre pools, enabling children to practice their swim skills in their own time.

Leisure Manager, Dave Spencer said: “We understand the school holidays are a time when some parents find it difficult to keep children occupied, especially if they have to juggle work and childcare. With this in mind we have put together an affordable and fun activities programme for Easter.

For children with junior membership

packages these activities are even better value as morning playscheme places are free for these members.

“Children will be able to come along, make new friends and try exciting activities with parents and carers having the peace of mind that their child is being looked after in a safe environment.”

For more information visit the Forest Leisure website www. forestleisure.org.uk or pop into your local leisure centre and pick up a leaflet. The children’s holiday activities are always extremely popular, so Forest Leisure recommends booking places early to avoid disappointment.

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4 Generations to celebrate 50 Year Reunion On Saturday18th April 2015 (2pm to 6 pm) Newent Community School and 6th Form Centre will be celebrating 50 years, having opened in 1965.

A large number of ex pupils have indicated they will attend and it will be a great day to catch up with old friends, etc.

Amongst those celebrating will be the Gooch family from Newent who span 44 years in the Community School and total of 71 years if you include the grammar school beforehand.

Grandparent Frank attended the grammar school before it was converted to the current Community school. Their children Steven, Angela, Andy, Chris and Mark (who was absent from the photo) also Steve's children, Tom and Jo and Chris's children Emma and Josh all went or are

still attending the community School.

This is an astonishing generation to celebrate and no doubt more will appear on the day.

To help the celebration there will be videos of Steve Gooch with the event organiser Pippa Palmer showing previous school the commemorative mugs that will be available on the day! holiday trips, Why not come and see yourselves music being performed all around and your friends form yesteryear the school in busking format by and even have some nice group students, former students and photographs by Crystal Flame even some members of staff!

Photography.

Also there is a large number There will be a party in the of whole school and house George afterwards so don't forget photographs on view throughout to go along! the school.

The Gooch family 4 generations (front row sitting left to right) - Emma, Grandparents Frank and his wife Marina, Joanne (standing left to right) - Josh. Chris, Steve, Angela, Andy, Tom

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Are You Living On A Lonely Planet?

by Kate McLelland Most people will experience loneliness at some time in their lives, according to “The Lonely Society”: a report published by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF). The report, based on data provided by over two thousand people, found that 48% of those surveyed believed that Britain is becoming a lonelier place.

It’s a typically British trait, but many of us would rather suffer in silence than admit we need some human company.

Not wanting to be a burden to others, pride in our own self-reliance and fear of being stigmatised can keep is in isolation and prevent us from reaching out to others.

These days, when more of us live in small apartments, work at home and shop and socialise online, face-to-face social interaction is becoming increasingly rare. Older people especially can feel more isolated, particularly if they suffer from ill health or can’t afford to go out.

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and isolation it’s very likely to be true. Over a third of the individuals surveyed in the MFH report said they had a close friend or relative who was “very lonely”, so a logical first step would be to start with the people that you know.

We stiff-upper-lip Brits often pretend that everything is all right when the opposite is actually true, so if an isolated friend or relative tells you they are fine, don’t let that put you off from suggesting a gettogether.

If you don’t have any personal contacts who are in need of your companionship, then you can always spread the net a little wider. The campaigning and lobbying organisation Campaign to End Loneliness doesn’t recruit volunteers directly but you can visit their website at www. campaigntoendloneliness. org to find information about volunteering opportunities.

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Find a new love

Whatever your age and circumstances it’s still possible to find love. These days online dating is accepted as one of the best ways to find a partner, particularly one who shares your beliefs and interests.

While it’s sensible to keep an eye out for people who may be less than honest, don’t be put off by scare stories in the press: internet dating is one of the fastest growing, most successful online businesses of the 21st century. If you’re still not sure, visit www. top10bestdatingsites.co.uk to read reviews written by members of the public who have successfully used these dating sites.

Of course, you may need a bit of courage to get started - particularly if you’ve lost confidence in your social skills - but once you’ve rediscovered the art of connecting with others, you’ll wonder why you lingered so long on that lonely planet!

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electronic face of Newent, planning events for out Town to enjoy, and also looking at signage and access to Newent.

The Team is a coalition of volunteer local residents, organisations and businesses who car passionately about our local area.

Many of these projects will require funding locally as well as attracting European and other grant money, and are planning to provide an overall co-ordinator for all of this - a Town Team Manager. There will be an advert out soon offering this vacancy so if you are interested please apply.

Since its launch, Newent's Town Team has quietly begun the business of making changes to our town.

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Finance Challenger Banks: What they Bring to a Tired Industry

By Ann Haldon The UK banking industry has been severely damaged by scandals and misdeeds in recent years. The Libor incident when banks falsely manipulated interest rates, plus the infamous PPI mis-selling scandal, are just two reasons for public unease and mistrust.

Poor levels of service and low saver rates have compounded a seemingly irresolvable problem, leaving customers with little recognition of the issues they were facing, and few alternative banking options.

But help may be at hand.

The ‘Big Four’ - Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds – are now facing competition from challenger banks. New entrants to the banking industry include Metro and Aldermore , plus the reemergence of an old, familiar high street name.

We look a little closer at some offerings from these new banks, and see if they could really be a credible threat to established institutions.

An old name on the high street Not really a challenger bank, but a familiar name with a ‘new’ offering is TSB. Their strap line, “We’re different,” plus market positioning as champions of “local banking” offer a level and type of service once taken for granted when banking was a service industry rather than a huge selling machine.

Current account • Classic Plus Account: credit interest rate of 5% variable AER on balances up to

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Fixed Bond • Fixed interest rate of 1.35% gross/AER on £2,000+ for two years; interest paid monthly or annually.

Credit card • 0% interest on purchases for up to 13 months if the 7-day switching service is used.

Metro Bank Metro Bank operates from ‘stores’ throughout the southeast of England, with the emphasis firmly on convenience for their customers – stores are open 7 days per week, 362 days of the year. They have a familyfriendly policy that includes the Money Zone programme, in which they help children and students to learn about money management.

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Credit card • MasterCard contactless credit card; free transactions in Europe; no annual fee.

Aldermore Aldermore has no branches,

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choosing to operate online and via telephone banking.

This allows it to keep down costs, and its streamlined business model has been marketed towards helping small businesses and homeowners in the UK with savings and mortgage products.

Fixed rate savings • 3-year fixed rate account currently offering 2.15% gross/AER annual interest; choice of fixed terms between 1 year and 5 years; a single lump sum deposit of £1,000 minimum; operated via the internet, by telephone, or post.

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Modern IT systems have allowed these challenger banks to compete on a different platform to traditional high street banks, which are hindered by outdated infrastructures that are costly to maintain.

The absence of bricks and mortar outlets also provides an opportunity to loosen the Big Four’s stranglehold on a banking industry desperate for some fresh competition. http://www.paymentscouncil. org.uk/media_centre/press_ releases/-/page/3177/ http://www.tsb.co.uk/ https://www.metrobankonline. co.uk/ http://www.aldermore.co.uk/

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A Real Glass Act After visiting friends in Bredon recently I was spell bound by the mosaic behind their Aga. I had never seen anything quite like it in a private house. The mosaic is of a cockerel and three hens in a field and is the work of Birmingham artist Claire Cotterill. I decided that I just had to catch up with this very gifted and talented lady and get to know more about her and her work.

Claire is a warm and engaging lady and like most gifted artists quite self-effacing which is both frustrating and charming at the same time. This is what she had to say about her work.

How did you get started in working with mosaics?

When I finished my degree in Fine Art, I wanted to learn more about funding for the arts and involve people in creative projects. Following placements at West Midlands Arts and ‘Different Aesthetics’ a cultural and multi art form agency, I conceptualized, fundraised and organized a visual arts exhibition and free participatory multi art form event at The Arcadian in Birmingham city centre. I’m happy to say it was a great success and drew more people to the Arcadian than any other event at that time. During the event I met artists Maureen Black and Rebecca Garner who’d been commissioned to create a mosaic at the Arcadian. We immediately hit it off and I became very involved in the project, bringing community groups in to participate.

The commission involved people of all ages and from all walks of life and resulted in a stunning permanent artwork. I was captivated from this point! That was 1993... I then became a founding committee member Page 64 To advertise

for the British Association of Modern Mosaic an organization promoting the work of contemporary mosaic artists and I’m still a professional member today.

What inspires your work and designs?

My background has very much leant itself to providing access to participatory arts projects, using mosaic as a medium. I’ve worked with people of all ages and abilities, so their ideas have always informed my work. More recently I’ve gained Public and Private commissions which have involved working integrally with a client to create something special and unique for their home or garden. In the Public Arts sphere, I’ve recently created a series of panels celebrating local history and people in Wolverhampton. I’ve really enjoyed the process and loved researching the relevant social history, specific to the site. Another commission was for Scottish Water for a new water generation plant in Stranraer – This was based on a child’s winning entry in a local school competition.

I also enjoy creating new work for exhibition, most recently producing a series ‘Natural Fractals’ drawing my inspiration from nature. My work is very varied and I enjoy the various challenges this presents.

Who or what has been your biggest influence?

I draw influence from a number people, those people I work with and other artists, all the time. Most recently I’ve been inspired by Grayson Perry’s ‘The Vanity Of Small Differences’ a series of tapestry’s that explore class and taste. Another artist who inspires

me currently is Isiaih Zagar, an amazing and inspiring artist based in Philidelphia, who’s created public mosaics in the city for over 40 years.

What is the most difficult aspect of your work?

I suppose, like many freelance artists, you have to be constantly on the look out for new opportunities, while managing the work you already have – then there’s the need to keep up with social media, to share with others what you’re doing. I also run private courses from my studio at The Custard Factory, so time management is always an important issue, there are only so many hours in the day!

How long do most of your commissions take?

This is always varied, depending on the detail and size of a commission.

For example my recent Public Art commission ‘Diamonds In The Rough’, took over six months to research, design, produce and install. The ‘Cockerels’ Aga private commission took about three months – It was very detailed!

Take me through the process of what designing and creating a mosaic involves.

I always start with a consultation with the client, discussing ideas, themes and colour schemes, so I can really get a feel for what they’re after. I then sketch some ideas, often painted and get further feedback and then the go ahead from the client. The design (traditionally known as a cartoon in the mosaic world) is then drawn to scale. I use the traditional Italian ‘indirect’ or ‘reverse’ method

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to produce, so the design has to be reversed. This method allows me to create the mosaic in my studio. It is made in one piece then cut into sections. The mosaic is then ready to install on site, allowing the minimum disruption to client, as it can be installed quickly, depending on size – usually in two or three days.

What has been your biggest challenge?

Each commission has its own unique challenges and is site specific, so it all keeps you on your toes! I think my biggest challenge logistically was designing and producing three mosaic panels for a millennium arts project celebrating the past, present and future of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, commissioned by Avoncroft Arts Society. I received a huge amount of designs from all local schools to use as inspiration. I then put them into some format and held a training workshop for about twenty teachers, to introduce them to my method of making. The designs were drawn to scale, colour coded and then delivered to all the schools. I then collected them all together for finishing and installation. Then there was the 5m x 5m children’s ground game, another project involved installing mosaic on two story high scaffolding... In short, there have been many!

What has been your most satisfying project?

I think my most recent public arts project ‘Diamonds In The Rough’.

I loved the research and was able to find really site specific and relevant material to use, I was very happy with the result, as was the client, and Mr and Mrs Denny have a range cooker (Aga to be precise) in their kitchen. The back wall behind the cooker was a bit of an eye sore.

Mrs Denny wanted to brighten up a rather dark and lifeless kitchen.

Some years ago Mr Denny had advised the mosaic artist, Claire Cotterill, who at that time was supported by The Prince’s Trust. So Claire was asked to create a design and the result was stunning.

it felt like the panels honoured both the local people and industries of the past and created something to be enjoyed in the community for years to come. I also enjoyed creating a bespoke mosaic installed behind an Aga – private residential work really interests me and I’d love to work more with interior designers and landscape architects in the future.

Tell me about the Custard Factory?

The Custard Factory is a fantastic hub for all things creative and perfectly placed in Birmingham’s thriving city centre. I’ve just become involved in the development of an open studios event for May this year and enjoy linking up and collaborating with other artists based there. There’s so much going on I’d recommend people to come down and see for themselves, as the weather improves, there are lots of outdoor events, live music etc – all info on their website. And of course there are my mosaic classes...

You are somewhat of a mosaic evangelist, Claire, talk to me about the vision that you shared with The Prince’s Trust.

Ha ha, yes, it’s quite addictive! I was originally funded in my start up through the Princes Trust. They’re such a fantastic organization and really help young people to get their ideas off the ground, with a good amount of support and training. I’ve recently become involved as a speaker in their ‘First Steps’ course. I also received a letter from Prince Charles himself a few months ago, congratulating me on the development of my business, just waiting for a commission now..!

The detail and effect to which Claire uses the glass tiles is a rare gift indeed.

Claire said, “people spend a great deal of money refurbishing their kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories and it just occurred to me that mosaics could be an attractive addition.”

Mr and Mrs Denny are now thrilled with their original Claire Cotterill mosaic. The artistry and skill drawn upon brings an intensity and vibrancy into her work. A mosaic in

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More seriously, I have been in discussion with them about working with young people to create and produce a public arts mosaic, watch this space!

A visit to Claire’s website is a journey worth making.

www.clairecotterillmosaics.co.uk a bathroom, kitchen, conservatory or outdoor space is really something different and special in today’s world.

Private commissions and bespoke designs for a Claire Cotterill original range from £500. Claire works with interior designers and landscape architects as well as private clients.

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Practically Magic April is the time for being fooled and there’s nothing like a bit of magic to turn you into an unwitting mark. With their wizardry and secret societies, magicians have been holding us spellbound for years. The illusions are permeating the pages and here are some novels where a touch of trickery has ensured a page-turner.

Practical Magic - Alice Hoffman When the whole town’s been against you for two hundred years, you might want to think about moving. The generations of Owens women though, who get the blame for everything that goes wrong in the town, seem to revel in the powers of witchcraft the locals think they wield. All that is, except for sisters Gillian and Sally, who want nothing more than to break the cycle and escape, one way or another. But having magic running through your veins is a hard thing to pull against, and time and time again they are drawn back to each other.

One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel Garcí¬a Márquez This acclaimed novel tells the story of José Arcadio Bunedia, founding father of Macondo - a city of mirrors that first appears to him in his dreams. José, along with his wife and cousin leave Riohacha in Colombia and set off in search of a better life and the utopia that is Macondo, and the story chronicles the rise and subsequent fall of this mythical land. The novel covers every conceivable facet of human life, love and death with the search for peace and truth being the ultimate goal. It’s an incredible novel from a Nobel Prize-winning writer.

The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern Le Cirque des Rêves (The Circus of Dreams) only comes alive between dusk and dawn, disappearing from view as the sunlight emerges. Set in Victorian London this is a real treat of a novel, touched by fairytale and sure to hold you spellbound. You never quite know when or where the circus is going to appear, as if from nowhere, with its ice gardens and cloud maze and whirling, twirling acrobats of the night.

A few know the secret of the circus and have formed their own magic circle, so to speak.

It’s a wonderful, slightly surreal and other-worldly experience wrapped up in a book.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare On a remote island, the former Duke of Milan, Prospero uses his powers of sorcery to wreak havoc and right wrongs.

Shakespeare’s beloved tale begins with a violent and thrashing storm at sea, conjured up by Prospero in order to shipwreck his usurping brother, Antonio along with the conniving King Alonso on his desert island.

Prospero and his teenage daughter, Miranda have spent the last twelve years on the island, with only a cheeky spirit Ariel and a savage creature called Caliban for company.

There’s love at first sight, a spirit, a monster and finally, redemption. Fantastic.

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Like Water for Chocolate Laura Esquivel They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and that’s certainly the case when you’ve got a secret ingredient of magic to throw into the mix.

The story is set in Mexico at the turn of the century and focuses on the De La Garza family. Tita, as the youngest member of the all-female household, must abide by Mexican tradition and look after their mother until she dies. She is forbidden to marry but falls in love with Pedro and her seduction takes the form of her magical dishes. But, the path of true love never did run smooth and he marries her sister instead. Of course, the story doesn’t quite end there.

The Magicians - Lev Grossman Imagine a slightly more angstridden Harry Potter and you have Quentin Coldwater. He’s a high school senior and a genius by all accounts, but he is as miserable as sin. That is, until he gets accepted at a college of magic to begin his education in conjuring and sorcery. Suddenly, he thinks he’s found his niche.

But with college comes all manner of other complications associated with student life.

Quentin longs for the world of the fantasy novels he used to read as a kid, about a magical land called ‘Fillory’. If only it were real he might truly find happiness.

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Women’s Institute Celebrate 100 Years This year WI’s throughout the country are celebrating 100 years.

The Women’s Institute was originally founded in North Wales in that little known town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerichwrndrobwllllantisiliogogogoch, and yes this is the correct name!

To allow all branches to take part the Institute have created a Baton Relay to travel the country visiting all WI’s in turn so that all branches are involved.

On Friday the 20th March 2015 it was Newent’s turn to host a Baton Relay

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New landlords of Alma Inn receive warm welcome Villagers of the parish of Linton and regulars at The Alma Inn have given Dan and Gemma Evans and their family a very warm welcome as they take over from Graham and Linda Webb, who ran the pub for over 18 years.

for a number of local branches.

The theme of their meeting was recognising the sacrifices in WW1 which also started 100years ago and the part women were about to play in it.

(who included Rupert Brooke).

After refreshments which included cakes on a WW1 theme (trench cake) the Baton was ceremonially handed over to be taken to the next destination in the Forest of Dean.

The relay will eventually end up in the Albert Hall in June for the formal celebration.

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In their meeting, well attended by over 70 members, the Baton was carried in by Nancy Bennion and handed to the president Ann Vizor.

The members sat through a highly entertaining talk and poetry readings from Diane Alexander on the 1913 - 1914 Dymock Poets

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

The introduction of Capital Gains Tax may have been the most significant measure in Jim Callaghan’s Budget of 6th April 1965. But it wasn’t what grabbed the headlines. The media spotlight fell instead on the announcement of the scrapping of Britain’s most glamorous, most prestigious, and most technologically advanced defence project of the time, possibly of all time: TSR2.

It’s easy to forget that until then Britain led the world in aviation. Leaving their wartime achievements aside, in the 1940s and ‘50s British aircraft companies came up with the world’s first jet bomber (the Canberra), first delta-winged jet fighter (the Javelin), first and so far only VTOL fighter-bomber (the Harrier), first Mach 2 fighter (the Lightning), and first longrange jet bombers (the Victor, Valiant, and Vulcan).

And that’s only the beginning of British aerospace achievements of the period. The De Havilland

Vampire was the world’s first single-engined jet fighter, the first jet to cross the Atlantic (in July 1948), and the first jet to take off from an aircraft carrier (oh, and to land on one); and in March 1948 it set the world altitude record of 59,446ft. (A few years later a Lightning climbed to 87,300ft!)

These achievements were only accomplished on the back of other, less high-profile, advances in fields such as engine technology (English Electric experimented with a rocket-propelled version of the Lightning in the 1950s), avionics, weapons design, navigational radar, and air-to-air refuelling. Even the ejector seat was a British invention.

TSR2 was to be the superplane that capped all these triumphs.

A Mach 2 all-weather ultra low-level nuclear-capable twoseater penetration bomber and a hyper sophisticated high-level electronic reconnaissance spy-plane, packed with the latest avionics, it was reckoned capable of replacing every strike aircraft the RAF possessed, even the Vbombers.

But TSR2’s development

costs overran horrendously; the Navy didn’t want it because it wouldn’t fly off a carrier; constant additions to the original specification handicapped its performance; and its handful of test-flights between September 1964 and March 1965 revealed a host of teething troubles that would be expensive to fix. While in opposition Labour had slated TSR2’s expense; within six months of coming to power they scrapped it.

Having promised us the white heat of the technological revolution, Harold Wilson took quite a beating over the failure of TSR2. But he had maths on his side: TSR2 would have cost £16 million per plane and because American planes were built in far greater numbers and were therefore much cheaper, there was no chance of significant export sales. Scrapping it was the right decision. But that announcement in the Commons, mid-afternoon on 6th April 1965, proved the graveside prayer for an independent British military aviation industry. Since then every new RAF combat aircraft – the Jaguar, the Tornado, the Typhoon – has been a multinational effort; only the (comparatively) low-tech Hawk Trainer has been an all-British success story.

On 24th April 1965, 2,000 people gathered at

Malham, Yorkshire, for the official opening of the final section of the Pennine Way footpath by the journalist , rambler, and visionary Tom Stephenson.

Inspired by the creation of the Appalachian Way and by the 1932 Kinder Scout Mass Trespass, Stephenson founded the Pennine Way Association in 1938. The 286-mile footpath runs between Edale, Derbyshire, and Kirk Yetholm on the Scottish border.

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What's On in April Heritage Display Saturday and Sundays: 1.30pm 4pm, Newent Market House

please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Newent and Area Churches: Good Friday Walk of Witness Friday 3 April Gather at Our Lady of Lourdes for refreshments from 10.30am, Walk to St. Mary’s begins at 11.00am.

Everyone Welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Good Friday Service Friday 3 April St. Mary’s Church Newent

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.

A Stitch in Time Ongoing until Sunday 12 Apr, Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley, Camp Hill, Cinderford, GL14 2UB Enchanting new exhibition by artist Sam White. The ‘Thread of life’ represents the continuity of humanity.

Sam enjoys making art which is influenced by memories, stories and genealogy. She works from her studio near the Malvern Hills. Entry included in Centre admission. For more information call 01594 822170 or visit: www.deanheritagecentre.com Easter Holiday Fun Days Wednesday 01 April, Wednesday 8 April, Thursday 9 April, Hayswood Equestrian, The Stables, Playley Green, Redmarley, D’Abitot, Glos, GL19 3NJ £40 per day for members/£50 non members. For details contact Linda Ravenhill @ Hayswood Equestrian on 07799740820.

St. Mary’s Newent’s Agape Meal Thursday 2 April, 7pm, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent For further information and to book

2.30pm: Good Friday Reflections on the Cross St. Peter’s Church Clifford’s Mesne 2.00pm: Good Friday Devotional Service. Everyone Welcome. For further information: please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Cake Stall and Raffle Saturday 4 April, 9am - 11am Newent Market House In aid of Chill Out Zone. For further details please phone Vivienne Price on 01531 890609.

Newent and Area Churches: Easter Day Sunrise Service Sunday 5 April, 6am, May Hill Everyone Welcome. Bring a Yellow Helium Balloon – Obtainable for a £1 from Sweet Memories on Easter Saturday. For further information: please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Easter Celebration Services Sunday 5 April 8.45am Holy Communion, St Mary’s Church Newent; 10.15am Family

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Communion, Christ Church Gorsley; 10.30am Family Communion, St. Peter’s Church Clifford’s Mesne; 9.30am Family Communion. All Welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Memory Café Friday 9 April,10.30am – 12Noon Sheppard House Onslow Road Newent A place where any member of the public who feel that they, or a person they know may have memory problems or related cognitive issues, can drop in without an appointment for a chat, to exchange experiences and receive information. For further information contact Vanessa on 01531 821227.

Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Mon 13 Apr, 10.30 - 12.00 Noon, Sheppard House Onslow Rd Newent Dial-A-Ride available - call Pam on 01531 821227. For further information please contact Jane Henderson on 08442253694 or email jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk Auditions for Midsummer Night’s Dream Monday 13 April, 7.30pm May Hill Village Hall

May Hill player’s ‘take’ on William Shakespeare’s classic summer play.

A modern interpretation of the play using only one or two words where ‘Billy’ employed several paragraphs. Directed by Richard Pett. If you would like to be part of this audacious, zany and fun outdoor production, come along to our Auditions. Performance Dates are Fri 19 and Sat 20 June 2015. Outdoor performance on May Hill with BYO Picnic. (In the Village Hall if weather bad). For further information contact Richard on 01452 830201.

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...events cont'd from p73 Sing a New Song Tuesday 14 April, 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church Newent Come along for a time of worship and learn new hymns and songs.

Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Town Team meeting Wednesday 15 April, 6.45pm for 7pm start, Picklenash School Come along to find out what the Town Team have already done and help decide what else needs doing in Newent to make it an even better place to live. For further details contact Margaret on 01531 820245.

Newent Orchestra String Trio and Afternoon Tea Thursday 16 April, 2pm, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent

Cost £3 - Transport can be provided Please phone 01531 821227 and ask for Vanessa to book a place.

Flicks in the Sticks Thursday 16 April, Doors open at 7pm Film starts at 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall ‘The Imitation Game’ (12A) Based on the real life story of legendary mathematician Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain’s top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. The running time of this film is 114 minutes, so there will not be an interval. Admission (at the door): Adults £4.50, Children (under 18) Page 74

£2.50. Reservations cannot be taken but discounted tickets (Adults £4, Children £2) can be purchased in advance from Gorsley Post Office & Stores or Tony Beckwith, 01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@gmail. com As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided). The doors will be open from 7.00 for those that would like to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat before the film.

Visit to Mill Dene Garden Blockley and Bourton House Garden with Lunch Stop Friday 17 April Cost will be a share of the Fuel.

Organised by Vivienne Price on behalf of Fairshares. For more details call Vivienne on 01531 890609.

Newent School 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday 18 April, 2pm to 6 pm, Newent Community School Reunion for all those who attended the school between 1965 and 2014.

Open to all past pupils and staff. Those who left 1965-1990: 2pm - 4.30pm.

Those who left 1991-2014: 4.40pm - 7.30pm. Important please register your attendance at newentschool50@ yahoo.co.uk or by letter to Pippa Palmer c/o Newent School Watery Lane Newent GL18 1QF. Including Name - including maiden name, year of leaving, and tutorial if known. If you have any memorabilia please bring it along. For further information : www. newent.gloucs.sch.uk/ Community Cinema - Family Film Saturday 18 April, 6pm Doors open for 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Refreshments available. Free Admission. For further details please contact Andrea Cox: andreaelizabethcox@tiscali.co.uk Annual Church Meeting Monday 20 April, 7pm, St. Mary’s Church Newent Everyone welcome. For further information: please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org

Annual Church Meeting with Rector’s Thursday 23 April, 7.30pm Christ Church Gorsley Desert Island Disks. Everyone welcome.

For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Mambo Jambo In Concert Friday 24 April, 7.30pm Cliffords Mesne Village Hall

Sponsored by Air in G. Everything from French waltzes to Balkan clarinet, via Bluegrass banjo, Cuban ballads & samba. Musical sunshine from a multi-talented & multi-instrumental duo.

Tickets £ 8 (under 18s £4). For more information call Marian on 01531 621542 or Gareth on 01531 821654.

Jigsaw Puzzle Festival Saturday 25 April, 10am – 4pm St. Mary’s Church Newent Come along and see a huge display of made up jigsaws. All on sale for St Mary’s Restoration Fund. Free Entrance.

Refreshments and Jigsaws on sale. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org St. Peter’s Church Clifford’s Mesne - Annual Church Meeting Wednesday 29 April, 7pm Clifford’s Mesne Village Hall Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 25 April, 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Glebe Chapel Come and join us for Crafts, Games,

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Music and lots of fun. Meet new friends. Free refreshments provided.

For information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe on 01452 830203.

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

Drop in Coffee Morning and Village Agents Meet Every Tues, Wed and Thurs10am3pm, Chill Out Zone Computers & refreshments available for small charge. For further details contact David on 01531 820224 or email fairsharesfod@btconnect.com

Newent Lakeside Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheppard House, Off Onslow Road.

All Welcome!

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.

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“In Stitches” Saturday 4 April and 18 April,10am - 12Noon, Glebe Chapel Come along to this sewing group, where we enjoy each others company and learn from each other. Bring your sewing project and your machine along. Tea and Coffee provided. For more information, contact Jacky on 01452 790632.

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

U3A Monthly Meeting Tues 21 April, 10.30am -12.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent The “Young Ones” Duo. Admission is £2 and refreshments are available.

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

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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 to 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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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 and will have our next exhibition soon. There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm Huntley Village Hall

Gorsley Barn Dance Club Monday 27 April, 7.30pm – 9.30pm Gorsley Village Hall Fun and good exercise in a social atmosphere. Previous experience and/or a partner are not necessary!

All welcome whatever your age.

Come and have fun ceilidh and barn dancing. For more details, contact Chris on 01989 720122 or Hilary on 01989 720105.

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.

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Gardening

Gorsley Garden Club Monday 20 April, 7.30 pm, Gorsley Village Hall

Newent Cycle Group Cycle ride using quiet country rides of about 25 - 35 miles with a coffee and lunch break. For further information please call Ann or Steve 01531 821490 Newent Health Walk Thursday 2,Thursday 16 and Thursday 30 April, 10am, Meet at United Reformed Church Walk around the Lake: 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 For more information ring 07725614774.

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 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

Newent Parkrun (FREE!) Every Saturday at 9am Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, Newent, GL18 1QF 5km run - it’s you against the clock! Simply Register at www. parkrun.org.uk/newent Newent Short Mat Bowling Club Every Saturday 2pm-4pm, Newent Comprehensive School Gym New members are always welcome with bowls available Come along and give it a try! Call Barbara on 01531 820279.

Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sun An informal friendly walking group.

Walks may be full or half day and vary

Visitors welcome £2. For more 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.

Newent Garden Club Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall “Friends & Foes in the Garden” with Roger Umpelby. Competitions: 3 Tulips/Foliage arrangement max. container size 6” dia. New members are very welcome. For further details please contact Betty on 01531 821399 or email betty@ woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk

Music

Newent Classical Brass Saturday 25 April,12.15pm 1.45pm, Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent.

Contact Graham Chorlton: info@ newentorchestra.org, or see website www.newentorchestra.org

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Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road For more information call Bill Anderton on 01531 821075 or email info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org “NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Friday 24 April, 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 Newent Orchestra. Cost £2. For more information contact Ginny James on 015321 821904 or email info@ newentorchestra.org

LOCAL MARKETS

Kempley Produce Market Saturday 11 April, 9.30 to 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 contact Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email louise. earll@wyenet.co.uk Morning Market Saturday 25 April,10am - 12 Noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Stalls with local people selling home

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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 Sundays 10.30am-2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.

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4 Garden Machinery Cheltenham Garden Machinery 38 E. Buckland Garden Machinery 45 Golf Courses The Orchard Golf Course 29 Hair & Beauty The Laser, Slimming & Skin Clinic 21 The Newent Barber Shop 25 Perfect Bliss 50 Redz Hair & Beauty 25 Heating & Renewables GSM Ltd 62 Glevum Heating 42 Hypnotherapy David Ruff Hypnotherapy 6 Interior Design Chosen Curtains 3 Interior Needs 18 Kennels & Catteries Bullar Tree Kennels & Cattery 34 Orchard View Kennels 30 Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms BB Services Ltd 20 Infinity Bathrooms 46 John Shaw 48 Taylormade by Stanton 8 Legal & Financial Services Caple Banks Financial Advisers 50 Dee & Griffin Solicitors 12 Financial Associates 26 Orme & Slade Solicitors 48 Total Later Life Solutions 37 Leisure Hayswood Equestrian 34 The Orchard Golf Course 29

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