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Dear Reader, Well, where did this year go? I can’t believe it’s December already and it’s that time of year again when we embrace Christmas and all the festive fun that goes with it. December is such a magical month, not only for the children but also for the parents and grandparents. One of the festive highlights must be the annual nursery or school nativity play. It’s a very emotional time for us parents, so make sure you pack the tissues and put on the waterproof mascara! December is also a particularly busy time for our local shops, pubs, restaurants and garden centres, many of which are open throughout the season, so please support our local businesses as much as you can this Christmas and give back to the community. Finally, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Glos Directories. See you next year with our 3rd anniversary issue of the Newent Magazine! Best wishes, Vicky Muller
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MR SHAMBLES’ DECEMBER MEWS MEOW peoples! Did you miss me? I’ve spent the past few months sunbathing (it’s a cat thing) but now I’m back and I’ve been padding around the cobbled paths of Shambles Retail Village finding out what’s going on for you. It really is an incredibly interesting place - and around Christmas time it’s the place to go to buy all your presents and stocking fillers.
can sample the flavours at their “juice bar” to find your personal flavourites. They’re so helpful and their products are literally flying out the door… or maybe it was that long-eared bat Mal rescued!
Wow! I can’t believe that Mal has moved his Survival Supplies UK shop again! He’s now cheekily moved into Gill’s vacated Bookshop. If you need something for the outdoors (or a Christmas present for an outdoorsie type) then The Best MAN CAVE for Miles Around is the place to go. You don’t know exactly what to buy? Mal now has “Man Cave Gift Vouchers” from £5 upwards. Sorted!
Dig My T-Shirt opened a month or so ago and I’ve already taken to Louise. Dig My T-Shirt has clothes for all the family from newborn baby vests to work wear for the office or outdoors. They are offering 10% off their hoodies and sweatshirts for Christmas, so it's a great chance to pick up some presents for the family.
At the ever popular Old Nicks Tattoo and Art Studio you’ll find brothers Nik and Dee: incredible artists who design and lay down the most amazing tattoos. Old Nicks is open from 12 noon until 6pm Tuesday to Saturday and you can book a consultation or a tattoo by phoning them on 01531 820023 during opening hours... or simply drop in for a chat about what you’d like. Mona’s Handbags is a place I definitely like to hang around (and it isn’t just because Mona feeds me). It’s a genuine colourful cornucopia of wonderful gifts. Aside from beautifully handcrafted handbags, there are also marvellous scarves, a £5 corner for stocking fillers and all manner of fantastic eye-catching things. You can contact Mona on 01531 821869… she’s lovely. Alex at Spa Vapes has an amazing range of top class starter kits, mods, atomisers, tanks, coils and e-Liquids. In fact, you Page 6
Speaking of bats, remind me to tell you next time about some of the strange things I’ve seen in The Shambles in the dead of night. Spooky!
Zap Laser Clinic is now taking bookings for evening appointments on request for those of you who can’t make it during the day. Hair removal, wrinkle and fine line reduction, tattoo removal, cellulite treatment and even lipo! Contact Alexis on 07540 051037. I’ve seen some of Zap’s photos on Facebook (yes, I have my own account) and the before and after pictures are simply astounding! One place I like to visit regularly (and I always make an appearance on their opening nights) is The Gallery @ The Shambles, which continues to have very successful exhibitions with some incredibly talented local artists. Their most recent showcased Hannah Ferguson and Kip Kavallares. There’s a new exhibition, “Light in the Dark”, on until the 17th December… why not come in and find that unique Christmas present? Enchanted has now moved to Church Street - in between Erol's and the Shambles Charity Shop. I must say that I love the incense smells that come from that shop.
Hazel tells me that each Saturday on the run-up to Christmas they will be offering mulled wine and mince pies with each purchase - YUM! Top seller this month has been Himalayan salt lamps, so drop in soon and have a look before stocks run out! Errol’s Cafe and Sandwich Bar is always busy. Their breakfasts are a workman’s dream and the healthy living types can order a bespoke salad box put together exactly how you want it. Then there are paninis and gorgeous fresh baguettes with fillings of your choice, jacket potatoes, beef and chicken burgers, and great coffees and lunches which blow my feline mind. I dare you to try their bellybusting Breakfast Baguette! Oh, NEWSFLASH: A very spacious first floor property has just become available in the Shambles. Made up of 2 large rooms, with toilet and entrance on ground floor. It lends itself to multiple uses such as a club/social area or as an office space. Ring Lynne on 07766 210422 to view.
I trust that you’re loving the Newent Christmas lights as much as I am and hope you all have a very Purry Christmas and happy Mew Year !
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THELWELL RETURNS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS How many of you horse lovers remember the Thelwell drawings from the 1970’s to mid-80’s, portraying Penelope’s plump little pony called Kipper? The images were also replicated into collectable figurines by Royal Dolton and became the iconic fun face of the equestrian world. Well for all you Thelwell fans out there these cute designs from that golden era have returned! Here at Freedom Embroidery and Printing we have produced a range of clothing, kitchen wear and accessories that incorporate three of the famous nostalgic designs and are available for purchase via our website www.freedomembroidery.co.uk. The garments are available in a wide range of colour options in both Junior and Adult sizes, offering the perfect gift this Christmas. The fun Thelwell characters were originally designed by famous British artist Norman Thelwell who was famed for contributing to Punch Magazine in 1952. He also went on to publish a range of books, the first of which “Angels on Horseback” was published in 1957. Next year it will celebrate its 60th anniversary and a commemorative edition is due to be published to celebrate this much loved brand.
Freedom Embroidery would like to wish all their customers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
Go nostalgic this Christmas, visit our website www.freedomembroidery.co.uk today and find a fun colourful range of clothing and accessories that is difficult not to fall in love with. FREEDOM EMBROIDERY & PRINTING SUPPLIERS OF QUALITY PRODUCTS & GARMENT DECORATION SERVICES WE SUPPLY TO: CORPORATE BUSINESSES & ORGANISATIONS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, CLUBS & SPORTS TEAMS © THE THELWELL ESTATE 2016
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FARM & COFFEE SHOP
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• Homegrown vegetables & fruit • Free-range quality meats & produce at sensible prices Shop locally this Christmas! Open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10.30am - 3.00pm Brockmore Farm, Oxenhall Lane, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7BJ
Come and see us at one of these markets to pick up your order. Every Thursday: Gloucester Country Market 8.30am - 12.00pm Every Friday: Newent Country Market 9.00am - 11.00pm Second Sat of every month: Kempley Produce Market 9.30am - 11.30am Last Saturday of the month: Rudford Market 10.00am - 12.00pm
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Wanted: Postcode Pioneers We are looking for innovative organisations, businesses and residents within the Forest of Dean who have trouble finding others or being found using current addresses. Locating properties without street numbers has always been hard. The advent of postcodes and satellite navigation has helped but it is still, for many, a real issue with single postcodes covering many properties over large areas. The Hashpoint Project is a free, open database of geographic locations that can be self-managed by organisations, individuals and companies. It harnesses the most up-to-date satellite data and imagery to allow you or your clients to easily be found.
The system simply assigns a single letter (we call a hashpoint) to each property which, when combined with the postcode, can be used to accurately pinpoint your property, include relevant contact and delivery information and even additional locations such as road access, parking etc. The platform can be accessed online or via a mobile app and interfaces directly with google’s navigation tools. It is currently live in beta test phase and is being fully launched in January 2017. If an accurate way of locating others or being located would help you then get involved. For details or to register call 01452 760580, visit hashpoint.org or try googling GL141PQ#A.
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Gardening Gifts by Pippa Greenwood
It is not that long until Christmas now, and if you’ve any gardening friends it is so easy to get them a present they’ll really enjoy and find useful. Any good local garden centre will have plenty of potential gifts in a wide range of prices, sizes and shapes to suit anybody from the complete novice to the most experienced gardener. Alternatively, take a look on the internet and get some gorgeous gardening gifts delivered right to your door. Houseplants make brilliant presents, so why not choose a couple of really good-looking ones? At this time of year there are plenty, such as the indoor cyclamens and azaleas or a flamboyant poinsettia or a gorgeous Christmas cactus, which look fantastic whilst in flower - but don’t forget that lots of the foliage houseplants look great, too. Make sure that you keep the plants at their best by placing them in a suitable position before you give them away. Outdoor plants are also an ideal choice, but make sure that you know that the plant you are choosing will go to a suitable home. There is no use buying a lime-hating plant such as a Pieris, rhododendron, Camellia or azalea for somebody if they garden on chalk - although a Page 12
supply of ericaceous compost and a good sized pot could also be a present from someone else if you plan carefully. A lovingly created pot of winter flowering bedding plants, perhaps under-planted with a few small bulbs such as crocus or miniature daffodils, will make a lovely instant garden impact present for anyone. Despite the huge quantities of Christmas paraphernalia in garden centres now, any half decent centre will still have a good range of winter bedding plants and winter interest plants available. Anyone with an interest in growing vegetables would enjoy one of the many gardening books on the subject, or perhaps a ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher Card, which lets them select the vegetables they’d like to grow from the range I offer at www.pippagreenwood. com. Then, in the spring, we send them garden-ready plants accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails from me. Most gardeners love to encourage birds into the garden, so how about a bird box or feeder or maybe even some bird food? Bird feeding equipment and supplies take up plenty of space in garden centres, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Gardeners love practical things so a good hoe like my favourite, the SpeedHoe, will always be welcome, or how about some Micromeshcovered or polythene-covered EasyTunnels, perfect for protecting crops throughout the growing season next year? A raised bed kit is a great gift idea, too, allowing people to grow vegetables when their own soil isn’t ideal. Some kits have the option to add crop covers made from fine mesh (to keep pests out) or polythene (to protect from the worst of the weather and provide off-season warmth). So rather than rushing out and buying something that ‘will do’ as a gift, take a moment and see what you can find which will really bring a smile to someone’s face! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com and book Pippa for a gardening talk or peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items, including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, pull-out EasyTunnels, ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher cards, signed books and lots more besides.
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Look who's coming to town Santa Clause really is coming to town in style this Christmas and children of all ages can visit him at Labels Shopping Ross-on-Wye. Santa will take up residence in his grotto on the ground floor
every day from Saturday 17th to Wednesday 21st December between 10am and 4pm. “Every child who visits me will receive a special gift” said Santa. “I’m so looking forward to seeing you all.”
young theatre group, E-entricity, during his 5 days at Labels, like the beautiful Princess Holly, 21-year-old cast member Holly Clack, pictured with Santa.
Santa will be joined by various Pantomime characters and festive friends from the Ross based Tickets to visit Santa in his grotto are just £5 per child and can be purchased on arrival at the Customer Services Desk at the ground floor entrance at Labels. Proceeds will be going to local charities supported by the Ross Rotary Club who are working in conjunction with Labels Shopping on the project.
Santa Clause with the beautiful Princess Holly
Newent remembered
This year's remembrance feature was a “Poppy Drop” which could be seen in St. Mary’s Church. It was created by the Newent Women’s Institute, The Mothers Union and friends, The Poppy Drop and provided a wonderful backdrop to the Remembrance Service. The procession to the church prior to the service was led by Colin Thomson, standard bearer for the Newent Branch of the Royal
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British Legion, who had to dash back from Saturday’s televised BBC Remembrance Service attended by the Queen. He had been invited to join those parading their standard, which is a significant honour indeed for the Newent Branch of the Royal British Legion, one of the oldest in the country. Even the roadworks did not hinder the procession, instead respect was being paid by the road workers as the procession passed. The service itself, conducted by the Reverend Simon Mason, was attended by The Right Hon Mark Harper Colin Thomson Standard Bearer MP, Newent
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Mayor Cllr Edward Wood, Deputy Mayor Cllr June Davies and other dignitaries and associations. At the memorial Rev Simon Mason read out the names of those fallen and added 14 more that were not on the memorial. Recent investigations made by the Newent Historical Society revealed that there were names missing from the memorial and they have since discovered a further 14 which will be added to the memorial in due course. - by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography Page 15
Cake and Bake Mincemeat & Apple Mini Strudels These delicious sweet and buttery mini fruity strudels make great festive puds over Christmas. You can prepare them a few hours in advance, cover and chill in the fridge and bake just before serving.
Ingredients: • 8 tbsp luxury mincemeat • 1 small cooking apple, peeled and coarsely grated • 8 sheets filo pastry, each measuring 18x31cm • 50g unsalted butter, melted • Filo pastry stars, to decorate (see Tip) • Icing sugar, to dust • Whipped cream or brandy butter, to serve
Makes 8 Ready in 35 minutes
1. Preheat the oven to 200C, Fan 180C, Gas Mark
6. Mix together the mincemeat and grated apple. Take one sheet of filo pastry and brush with some of the melted butter.
2. Place a spoonful of the mincemeat mixture along
one short end of the sheet of buttered pastry. Fold in a little of the pastry along each long side then roll up to enclose the filling. Place seam side down on a large greased baking tray.
3. Repeat with the rest of the pastry sheets and
mincemeat mixture to make 8 mini strudels in total. Brush with any remaining melted butter.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes
until the pastry is crisp and golden. Cool for 5 minutes then halve and serve with filo pastry stars and dust liberally with icing sugar. Serve with whipped cream or brandy butter.
TIP
To make the stars, fold a spare sheet of filo pastry into three. Stamp out tiny stars using a small star-shaped cookie cutter and brush with a little melted butter. Bake as above but for only 4-5 minutes until crisp and golden.
Newent and District Probus Club Have you ever thought of joining Probus but unsure about the nature and functioning of the club? We are a non-religious, nonpolitical club for retired and semiretired business and professional men who wish to come together for fellowship. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Memorial Hall in Newent, 10.00am - 12.00pm. We have a variety of speakers Page 16
who talk on a wide range of subjects, e.g. Life in a Bomb Disposal Unit, Backpacking in China, Fracking - Fact & Fiction, The Windsor Castle Fire, Life in the Arctic & Antarctica. We have regular pub lunches (once a month) in the surrounding area, and Skittles evenings. We also organise regular theatre visits to Malvern and The Everyman, but have also been to RSC at Stratfordupon-Avon. In addition, we organise visits to places of interest, e.g.
the Coventry Motor Museum, the Helicopter Museum at WestonSuper-Mare and Renishaw’s at Wotton-under-Edge. So you see we have a diverse range of interests, so please join us for a coffee and a chat. New members and visitors are always welcome. For further details please contact our Secretary, Fraser Gunn, on Tel: 01531 890248, Mobile: 07960 463462 or Email: fraser.gunn@live.com
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Treat yourself to Plum Delicious Products from Bentley's Castle Fruit Farm Shop Here at Castle Fruit Farm just north of Newent we grow fabulous cherries, plums, apples and pears. We are blessed by a very benevolent microclimate and fruit grows well here. Inevitably some plums are blemished or do not have the shelf life required for supermarket sales and so I became determined to find a good home for every plum. The result is my Bentleys Delicious Plum Sauce range.
The Sauce line up is: ● PLUM DELICIOUS: A plum syrup to be enjoyed in a myriad of ways. Hence the strap line “do it your way“. It is great as a cocktail mixer or on porridge! ● PLUM KETCHUP: A spicy plum sauce delicious with meat, pasta, or in a Shepherd’s Pie. ● PLUM CHILI SAUCE: Very plummy but with a kick of chili. There is a hot one too... Great as a dipping sauce or in stir fries or as a condiment when you want that chili touch. ● PLUM AND GINGER: a magical mix delicious on ice cream or with yoghurt. ● PLUM COULIS: divine just as it is... or with ice cream or yoghurt. These are all selling really well. There are presentation packs which make great gifts. Of course we continue to sell delicious apples and pears at this time of year together with our Single Variety Apple juice and Pear juice. Apple and Beetroot, Apple and Ginger and Apple and Raspberry are also about to make an appearance! Come and find our Farm Shop on the B4215 between Newent and Dymock. We are open until Christmas. Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.
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MARTIN LEWIS Christmas
By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time to prepare as many festive savings are only possible if you do them early. This isn’t a trivial message. I’m fed up of every January people telling me they’re skint and when I ask why they reply, “Christmas of course.” Well I can tell you exclusively here, Christmas will be on 25 December this year, so it’s not an unexpected event – there is time to plan in advance to prevent problems. So here are my seven key things you should do in advance that’ll save you for festivities. I’ve focused on Christmas, but the same techniques work for Chanukah, Eid, and Kwanzaa too. 1. Agree to not give unnecessary presents. Gifts for kids, grandchildren or your spouse are fine. Yet it’s time to stop the ever growing list of people we buy for even when we’ve no idea what they want, know we’ll end up buying tat that’ll never be used, and add heaps of pressure on ourselves to do so. I’ve been campaigning to end unnecessary gifts for six years, and more and more people are doing it. Yet it involves agreeing a pact not Page 20
to buy each other. Even the joy of giving can be selfish if it obligates someone who can’t afford it to buy back. Julia tweeted me a couple of weeks ago: "@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told family I can't afford Xmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you." So contact friends and family and make an agreement not to buy, or to cap the cost, only give homemade or even to give to charity instead. See my full ‘why Christmas presents are bad’ explanation at www. mse.me/BanChristmas. 2. Book your train tickets in advance. Wherever you’re planning on spending the festive season, if you need to travel by train, book your tickets ideally 12 weeks in advance. That's when most cheap advance tickets launch, so you get maximum availability. So if you haven't already, make sure you buy your tickets if you’re away visiting friends and family for Christmas and New Year. 3. Small savings make merry There are still a couple of working days left till Christmas. So, if you buy a £2 coffee every
work day, just give it up now, put the cash in a Christmas kitty instead and you’ll have some extra money to spend by the big day. I’m not telling you to do this, it’s about deciding priorities. If that’s cash you need for Christmas, are you willing to make the sacrifice? 4. Earn 5% cashback on your Christmas shopping. If you’re going to be spending for Christmas, you might as well do it on a card that pays you every time you spend on it. The no annual-fee www. americanexpress.com Platinum Everyday credit card pays you 5% cashback on your first three months' spending (maximum £100), so get it now and you get the big cashback during the high spend Christmas period. It then follows with up to 1% after. The cashback is paid after a year, so you’ll get it in time to help next Christmas, though there’s a minimum £3,000 spend to get it. That sounds a lot, but do all your normal spending on it as it pays you and you’ll be fine. Of course, only do this if you’ve a direct debit to repay IN FULL each month, or you’ll be charged 22.9% rep APR, which kills the gain.
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5. Not saved for it? Do it now – then you can split the cost by two (or more – the earlier you do this the better). A typical family Christmas costs around £600-£800 a huge amount from one month's salary alone. But if you haven’t started saving yet, there is still time. For example, if you put £300 aside from your November income, it’ll spread the cost. Save what you can. If you’re saying you can’t afford that, then I’m afraid you’ll need to go cold turkey. Christmas is just one day, it’s not worth overspending and ruining your New Year. 6. Set up a Christmas cupboard. Become a tactical shopper.
Work out in advance what necessary gifts you need to buy, and then if you spot a bargain, you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that makes it cheaper (I put the best in my weekly email at www.mse. me/tips). Even better, as is part of many Money Savers' Christmas arsenal, once you buy a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done. 7. Not used it since last Christmas? Flog it.
old coffee makers, mobile phones, gadgets, or even clothes, why not sell them? This isn’t just about eBay or car boot sales; Facebook now has a lot of good local sales groups too that can be an easy way to do this. There are also lots of recycling sites that will pay you for old mobiles and gadgets – just make sure you do your research first to find the one that’ll give you the most. Martin Lewis is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Money Saving Expert. To join the 10 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip
Walk around the house and examine everything; it’s time for your annual personal stock clearance. Many old items can be worth serious cash. And if you’ve not used things for a year, whether toys, prams,
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Auction Anecdote November has been a very busy but also exciting month at the auction rooms in Newent. Despite my best intentions the November antiques sale ended up being just as huge as the October sale with over 1100 lots including a fantastic jewellery section which sold very successfully. Selling started at 10am and continued until almost 9 o’clock in the evening, however with over four hundred and fifty bidders registered for online bidding it did not seem to matter that the sale continued on ‘into the night’. Although there were a number of star items in the sale my favourite by far was a stunning Victorian suite of jewellery comprising a necklace, bracelet and brooch all set with amethysts, pearls and peridot. As I have said before, good quality antique jewellery is very sought after in the current market and since this set was actually very wearable and came in its original fitted box I did not hesitate to give it a pre-sale estimate of £2000/£3000. The suite of jewellery was one of the first items to be consigned to the sale giving me plenty of opportunity to promote it both on the internet and in the local press. Of course it did no harm to publicise the fact that the owner of the jewellery was a descendent of the Gaskell family – (William Gaskell being the husband of Elizabeth Gaskell the well know author of North & South) and this type of interesting provenance combined with the good condition of the jewellery all helped to make it a very attractive item for a top end jewellery specialist. On the sale day itself the main battle for the suite was predictably between a local antique jewellery dealer and a London jewellery dealer – both parties well known to us at Newent Auctions. In the end the determined local dealer in the room won the day with a final bid of £4000 against the telephone bidder from London - although there was also some interest online during the bidding. The delighted owner was in the room watching it sell and the saleroom had a fantastic atmosphere which made it a pleasure to be on the rostrum. Other notable items in the same sale included a fine sapphire and diamond broochwhich made £2,850 and an unusual Victorian diamond brooch set with pear cut stones in silver which made £2000. Smiths next antiques sale is on the 9th December and includes a special section for antique toys, however if dolls and trains are not your ‘thing’ do not worry as there is once again a wonderful selection of antique jewellery, collectables, silver, glass and ceramics all of which can make perfect Christmas gifts. On the viewing day Smiths will be serving free mulled wine and mince pies to all their customers - just to get everyone in the Christmas mood and to say thank you for your support and business over the past year – do come and join us. For further details see the website www. smithsnewentauctions.co.uk or telephone 01531 821776.
- Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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Home & Interiors A Rustic Christmas
By Katherine Sorrell easy. A linen runner or place mats, plain white china, clear glass and simple decorations such as bowls of pine cones or oranges studded with cloves, and perhaps a vase full of evergreens, twigs and boughs. Cosy, welcoming and unpretentious. Finally, add candles, small and tall, anywhere their flickering glow will make you feel happy. Alternatively, tea lights look pretty inside old jam jars, which is safer if you have young children around. Pop a mince pie in the oven and heat some mulled wine on the hob, and here it is – a very merry Christmas. Main Image: Log battery candles with star design, £12 each, The Contemporary Home, 02392 469400; www.tch.net
Simple festive decorations can be the most appealing, says interiors expert Katherine Sorrell Who doesn’t love a natural look? Unpretentious and understated, natural Christmas decorations suit every home, large or small, modern or traditional, and make a fabulous, timeless alternative to commercialised glitz and glitter. The ideal centrepiece is a real tree, best bought from a good local stockist. Choose one that’s as fresh as possible, make a new cut at the bottom, and display in a stand (a wicker basket is perfect) that holds a reservoir of water. (Tip: the Nordmann Fir holds its needles really well.) Decorate your tree generously without overloading, and keep to a limited colour scheme (white, red, green and brown are all great), using natural materials (see box). For a touch of sparkle, twine the tree with small, plain white fairy lights. Feeling inspired? Then make
decorations with the family. Garlands of popcorn, nuts, gingerbread stars and paper strings of angels or snowflakes are adorable. Instead of shiny baubles, cut simple shapes from felt and blanket-stitch them around the outside, or make a wreath using garden clippings. Similarly, you can create wonderful decorations using sprigs of evergreen, ivy, pine cones (perhaps sprayed with artificial snow), rose hips, dried seed heads and twigs (lashed into a star shape). Or tie dried slices of apple and orange together with gardener’s string and add cinnamon sticks and star anise. If you’re short of time, all these will be in the shops, along with others such as birch bark candle holders, driftwood Christmas trees and needlefelted and knitted owls, reindeer and robins. Wrap presents in brown paper and string, or lengths of fabric and cotton ribbon. Use cardboard luggage labels, and why not embellish the plain paper with potato printing in white – something children might enjoy? For receiving presents, there’s nothing nicer than knitted stockings hanging by the fire, perhaps with some widely available printed hessian sacks for larger gifts. Fresh flowers are fabulous at Christmas – hyacinths, amaryllis and poinsettias are classic and all look particularly special in white. Wrap pots in hessian tied with string or pop groups of them into a wicker basket; you can decorate the tops of the pots with silver moss. Less is more with this look, so laying the festive table is
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Why does your cat spray? Cats that have been neutered tend to spray when they want to mark their territory, but it can also happen if they are anxious. Spraying inside their own home, or excessively outdoors, often means they are trying to repel other cats, or that they don’t feel secure within their own territory. Both male and female cats spray, but nonneutered males have a natural tendency to mark their territory to excess. Your cat might suddenly start spraying if: • Another local cat comes in through their cat flap, or appears at the windows or patio doors. • You buy new furniture, as the old furniture would have carried their scent. • A new baby arrives, or another pet. • You redecorate your home. • They are suffering a urinary tract infection. Page 26
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What to do if your cat is spraying in the house It’s important not to be angry with your cat, as this will increase its anxiety levels and make the problem worse. If another cat has been in the house, you could lock the cat flap for a while to make your pet feel more secure. Otherwise, make sure they have plenty of quiet, safe places to escape to if there are children in the house. A warm airing cupboard is often a safe bet, or a quiet upstairs room. Bear in mind that a medical condition such as cystitis could also be causing your cat to spray, so a trip to the vet would be worthwhile if the problem continues. http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/why-docats-spray.html https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/stopyour-cat-spraying-and-soiling-indoors By Ann Haldon
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Mice, mice everywhere, has there been drama in the classrooms?
If you come down to Pauntley School you are always sure of a surprise, but mice in the entrance hall? Don’t worry the cat may be sleeping but he will catch them! We are delighted to have a fantastic new sculpture display by our doorway. Pauntley has an exciting arts programme and the children have been working alongside renowned local potter Sarah D’Arcy, on this 3D pottery exhibit. It’s based on the theme of Dick Whittington, a school role model with his rags to riches story and associated fairy-tale. Sarah made the cat and the mice were made by the children, a project we hope will continue with every new pupil making another mouse. During our recent drama week the Junior class put on a play in under a week. It was about a visit to a Victorian museum, where they pressed the buttons on the display it all comes to life. It was a fantastic effort and so entertaining for the parents who came to watch, with several songs and many changes of costume as most children had several roles. Thanks to Mrs Greaves and particularly parent, Lynne Heron, for making props and costumes. The Infants too, used our outdoor amphitheatre to take part in readings for their drama week. They are having great fun outside as Arthur’s Uncle Joe has been busy making the reception class an outdoor kitchen to play with. It’s what makes Pauntley special, the way everyone, friends and family, mucks in and helps! Places are available for children aged 4 - 11 years. If you want to visit our school in action after this, you can contact Head teacher, Mr Chris Ward, at Pauntley School Office on 01531 820053. Email: admin@pauntley.gloucs.sch.uk Website: www.pauntleyschool.com
May Hill children reciting poetry in the amphitheatre as part of drama week.
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Have yourself a merry, trouble-free pet Christmas It’s that time of year again when we prepare our houses for the festive season, putting up decorations and filling the house with lots of tasty goodies. Unfortunately, many of our pets can’t resist joining in this festive fun. Whether it’s the cat that eats tinsel, the puppy that pinches those beautifully wrapped dark chocolates from under the tree or the dog that eats the Christmas cake that you have only just finished decorating! These are all potentially life-threatening cases that we have seen that can easily be avoided with a bit of thought and extra care.
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Dog are very good at sniffing out edible presents under or on the tree. Keep these out of reach until Christmas morning. Dark chocolate is very poisonous, even a small amount can be very serious. Be careful with flowers and plants, Lilly pollen (even when a cat just brushes up against it) and mistletoe are both nasty poisons. Grapes and raisins are poisonous for dogs so keep an eye on those mince pies. Keep Christmas decorations well out of reach as cats, especially kittens love those sparkling baubles. However tempting it is to give then a big Christmas treat - beware, too much in one go tends to have a unfortunate ending!
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
While the day after Boxing Day may be of no more significance to most of us than an opportunity to recover from – or perhaps to continue in – the season’s excesses, to lovers of extreme sports it’s an anniversary of some importance. For December 27th 1966 was the occasion of the first documented descent of the world’s most spectacular pothole (or open-air pit cave, to use the jargon). The three American cavers who descended the Basement of Swallows or Sotano de las Golondrinas – TR Evans, Chas Borland, and Randy Sterns – were not so crass as to announce it as a discovery: local people had been aware of its existence for countless generations, because every morning just after dawn the thousands upon thousands of swifts and green parakeets which roosted in its safe depths flew up en masse, and every evening just before dusk returned in even more spectacular fashion, diving head-first into the 49 x 62m opening. Besides, this part of Mexico – the San Luis Potosi region – was already well known for its sotanos, bell-shaped potholes caused when the roofs of limestone caves scooped out by underground rivers finally collapsed. What was unusual Page 30
here was the size of the thing. At 515m the Basement of Swallows is not the deepest pot-hole in the world. But the 376m drop from the uphill lip of the opening to the cave floor is the deepest vertical pitch known to speleologists – and the 330m drop from the downhill lip is pretty impressive, too! (The remaining 140-odd metres comprises a series of tunnels and chambers in the cave floor collectively known as the Crevice). The deepest such pitch in the UK, Yorkshire’s Gaping Gill, is a mere 110m; and the difference between the two would be even greater if the floor of the Basement of Swallows weren’t many metres deep in possibly 100 million years of guano. The first descent of the cave predated the popular emergence of extreme sports by more than a decade: the acronym BASE (buildings, antennae, spans, earth) wasn’t coined until 1978 even though parachutists had been leaping off skyscrapers, cliff-edges and bridges for quite some years by then. But news of its wondrous dimensions soon spread throughout the caving world, and before long more and more potholers were making their muddy way up the narrow unmetalled track from the nearest town, Aquismon. You might not think that rappelling down 370 metres of rope, frantically squirting it with water to prevent the friction melting it, is an enjoyable way of spending a few minutes, but these people did; they weren’t even deterred by the knowledge that the handover-hand climb back up might take even a fit person an hour
or more. To the Huastec people of the district this was an unmixed blessing: previously subsistence farmers, they now had a tourist industry to keep supplied with food and souvenirs. Soon the muddy track was fringed with kiosks of all descriptions and the impromptu camp-sites were knee-deep in litter which the tourists couldn’t take away and the locals had no means of disposing of. The authorities did their best to prevent damage: they metalled most of the track, and they persuaded the cavers to start their descent from a designated part of the cave entrance, which they obligingly equipped with ringbolts, and only to go down into the dark once the birds had gone out for the day. Then things got crazy. First, someone flew a hot-air balloon into the cave. Then the BASE jumpers arrived. Jumping the Basement of Swallows was reputed to be one of the sport’s hottest highs, but when tour organisers started installing electric winches to haul their customers out again, the authorities put their foot down. In 2002 BASE jumping was officially banned. And nobody, it seems, took any notice...
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About Newent & District Rotary Club The Club meets on Tuesday evenings at 6.45pm, please see our website for details. You are most welcome to join us at any of our events or our weekly Club meetings. Father Christmas Street Visits
Santa on his street visit around Newent and Highnam As in previous years, Newent Rotary have again arranged for Father Christmas to come and visit children in the area during December. He will be on his sleigh around the streets of Newent on the evenings of Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th December from 5pm to 7pm. He will also be visiting the children in Highnam and in the Over area on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th December. Keep a look out on the ‘Newent and Highnam Facebook Noticeboards’ for further details. Rotarians are accompanying Santa, and will be doing door-to-door ‘bucket collections’ for local charities. ‘Purple4Polio’ campaign During November, Rotarians together with groups from the local community, will have
planted thousands of purple crocus bulbs in Highnam, Maisemore, Hartpury, Taynton and Tibberton. Thank you to the Highnam Cubs, children from Hartpury C of E School, and the pre-school children from Tibberton Early Years Nursery for supporting our campaign. Youngsters from the Aston Project, kindly sponsored by Newent in Bloom members, are planting by Newent Lake on Saturday 3rd December at 12.30pm, and hopefully former young members of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Junior Section, will be at the Glasshouse and Taynton Cross on Sunday 11th December. Also, pupils from Newent School will be planting around the main school entrance. Thank you to everyone for their generous support of our ‘End Polio Now’ campaign. Rotary & Newent School
Cup’ Senior section, and the ‘Cater Cater’ Junior Shield competitions, which will be judged on 14th December. Thank you to all the students who will enter their cakes and good luck to you all!
Rotarians Ray Bell and Paul Gurney with Judges Julia Gooch and Pippa Palmer Rotary & the Newent Magazine Thank you to the staff of the Newent Magazine, for their kindness in providing us with a monthly page in the magazine during 2016. This allows us to inform the community about what Newent Rotary have been doing and what is planned for the future, particularly our charity events. Rotary Membership
School Christmas Cake Making Competition, Senior Cup and Junior Shield December is a very busy month for Rotary and the students of Newent School. There is the Public Speaking Competition at Corse Lawn Hotel on 6th December, the Christmas Cake Making Competition, where students produce brilliant cakes in the ‘Mike Featherstone
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Craig's Comment Often there are certain things that we do not miss until they are gone. In other cases we do not notice something is there until it disappears. For many of us, this is the role that telephone boxes hold. Whether they are the old-fashioned crimson payphones, or the new modern glass boxes often with advertisements on the outside of them, most of us do not even notice them as we go about our daily lives. However, for some people in our communities they could be a vital lifeline. While mobile phone signal has improved a great deal, and still continues to move forward, there are still pockets in the Forest where it is hard to get any signal. In times of emergency, those often ignored or forgotten about phone boxes are suddenly far from redundant. To call 999 or 101 from them costs nothing at all, and what is more there definitely will not be any worries about signal
from them if calling a regular number in an emergency. However, this could all change soon. BT, who own and maintain the phone boxes throughout the country, are considering whether to get rid of some of their less used phone boxes. While there are some that have not had a single call made from them in the last year, such as the one on The Scarr in my ward, there are others that have seen over 200 calls made from them in the last year. BT are considering closing just over 70 phone boxes throughout the Forest of Dean, as well as some in Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. However, they will not be getting rid of them without local residents allowing them to. There is currently a consultation being carried out by BT. Until the 21st December you can submit your views to BT telling them why any of the phone boxes that they want to get rid of should remain available to the community. Perhaps you have been without signal and in need of the emergency services and one of the payphones has been
your lifeline. Or maybe your car has broken down or you got lost and you have had to rely on a public phone. If this is the case then maybe you are not the only one. Make sure you have your say and let BT know if your local phone box is one of your local amenities. After all, it really could help save someone’s life one day. To have your say you can contact BT directly by writing to: BT Payphones, pp 4th Floor Monument TE, 11-13 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AQ You can also email BT via: btp.authorisation.team@bt.com
I would like to wish all readers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Craig is the District Councillor for Oxenhall and Newent North East. If Craig is your councillor you can contact him on craig.lawton@ fdean.gov.uk. To find out who your District Councillor is you can contact Forest of Dean District Council on 01594 810000.
Newent Christmas Market returns Christmas in Newent just wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the Christmas market at the Memorial Hall. The two-hour event starts at 9.00am on the 23rd December and is packed with locally produced, handmade crafts and gifts. The market is run by Newent Country Market who host a weekly market at the Memorial Hall (every Friday, 9.00am - 11.00am). Come along and choose from a fantastic selection of fresh produce, homemade cakes, gifts and a lovely selection of plants and support local traders this Christmas.
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Festive fashion show a great success “The charity fashion show at Labels Shopping Ross-on-Wye in November proved to be a great success” said Ailsa Macleod, the store’s Head of Marketing and Social Media. “Every seat was taken and it was standing room only.”
Charity Fashion Show a great success at Labels Customers and colleagues at Labels were invited to model clothes and take to the catwalk at a Festive Shopping Evening on Thursday 10th November, the store’s official launch of Christmas. The show was opened by Joyce Thomas and proceeds went to local support of the New Life Foundation charity. Clothing and accessories from the Labels’ store were co-ordinated into themed sets entitled Christmas morning, Christmas party and Boxing Day stroll. “We’ve been planning the show for months” said Ailsa. “It’s been a lot of hard work for all concerned but we’re absolutely delighted with the way that it went, the turnout and the feedback we’ve received.” “Thank you to everyone who took part and everyone who came along to support us.” Labels Shopping, located just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye, is open 7 days a week. Page 40
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Remembrance Service – 11th November 2016
On Friday 11th November, Newent School invited local dignitaries and community members to join students, staff and Governors in their school act of remembrance.
The school assembled on the lower field and heard Reverend Simon Mason read John 15. This was followed by Mr John Celino from the Newent and District British Legion read the fourth stanze of the poem “For the Fallen” by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869 – 1943). The Last Post was followed by two minutes of silence at 11am. Finally, the Kohima Epitaph was read immediately before Mr Alan Johnson read out the names of the Newent fallen. The service concluded with the handing of a wreath at the memorial to those ex-students who lost their lives in conflict. Following the event Mr Alan Johnson, Principal, wrote to all parents to express his gratitude for the mature and respectful way in which their sons and daughters conducted themselves during the school act of remembrance. He praised their behaviour as impeccable and remarked that the stillness whilst everyone observed two minutes of silence to remember those who lost their lives in conflict was absolute. He concluded by saying that standing in front of the students, he watched with pride how well they marked this solemn occasion. Mr Johnson would like to thank all those who attended the event including Mr Paddy Roche and Mr Tim Rosser of the Rotary Club, Cllrs June Davies and Maggie Shere and Sally Anne Grimshaw Flt Lt RAF VR. For further information on Newent School call 01531 820550, email admin@newent.gloucs. sch.uk or visit www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk.
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Six Tips for Surviving Christmas
For many of us, Christmas is a special time to spend with loved ones, brightening the darkest days of the year. Unfortunately, though, it can be fraught with stress, family tensions and too many food or alcohol-based temptations. So how can you survive Christmas? 1. Be Prepared Start adding a few Christmas items to each shopping list now, saving you the stress of a massive, last-minute shop. Only the freshest items need to be purchased just beforehand. Bake, prepare and freeze as much as possible in advance. 2. Go Easy on the Alcohol Alcohol is a calorie-heavy appetite stimulant linked to serious health conditions, which lowers inhibitions and affects judgment - so beware voicing long-standing gripes at Christmas and plan your drinking, ensuring you don’t exceed the recommended weekly maximum of 14 units (now applicable to men and women). Never drink on an empty stomach and match each alcoholic drink with a soft one to help your body handle alcohol’s toxins and dehydrating effects. Alcohol absorption depends Page 42
on several factors, so no set amount guarantees you’re under the legal drink-drive limit (and Scotland’s is much lower than the rest of the UK’s). Any amount of alcohol affects judgement and reactions. 3. Remember: Christmas Is About Everyone Try to resolve family conflicts (or agree a temporary truce) before the big day. Consider what everyone (including yourself) wants most from Christmas, but remind them compromises will be required. Try to find a few things everyone can enjoy together. Many Christmas adverts portray the exhausted woman, rushing around while everyone else relaxes, as the norm. Don’t let it be. Ensure everyone helps. 4. Be Shrewd with Food Keep a few quick-to-prepare items in stock to feed unexpected visitors, but don’t buy huge quantities of food. You can always top up later. Food poisoning isn’t festive, so ensure all cooks wash and dry their hands. Frozen foods should be properly defrosted and immediately refrigerated or cooked thoroughly (particularly large poultry or joints of meat). Keep raw foods separate from cooked food. Leave enough room in the fridge for cold air to circulate and don’t leave buffets out for more than 4 hours. Healthy festive food: • Removing skin and avoiding butter basting removes around a third of your turkey’s calories and
half its fat. • Choose low-salt gravy mixes and hide the saltshaker. • Swap: o sausage meat for vegetarian sausage mix o goose fat for healthy oils o traditional mince pies for filo or open-top versions o brandy butter or cream for low-fat custard or crème fraiche o crisps, salted nuts and chocolate for plain popcorn, rice cakes, pretzels, unsalted nuts and homemade chocolate-covered fruit (preferably using dark chocolate) 5. Stay Festive Fit An alarming amount of Christmas hospital admissions are due to excessive or unhealthy eating. Include some ‘normal meals’, avoiding excess sugar and salt. Keep portion size sensible and stop eating just as you start to feel full. Ensure you get a good night’s sleep whenever possible, and stay active: a walk burns calories and the daylight and fresh air will help you feel physically and mentally well. 6. Finally... Keep It in Proportion Christmas Day is only one day; most festivities are centred on just one week out of 52. If the turkey’s burnt, laugh; it’s not what matters most. Keep celebrations simple, focusing on what makes you and your loved ones happy. It’s your Christmas. Relax and enjoy it!
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“TIMELESS” Musical Continues Newent’s Musical Heritage The much awaited musical “Timeless” was performed in St. Mary’s Church, Newent, in November before packed audiences over 3 nights, each time followed by tumultuous applause. The show was appreciated as much as it was 14 years ago when it was first performed thus enhancing the timeless message of the musical “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever”. Whilst still being an amateur production the quality of both the acting and technical performance brought out the best of this musical making it a very enjoyable night each time. Congratulations must be given to all who took part and made this musical possible for the people of Newent to enjoy.
throughout which was further enhanced by the stunning lighting effects and the clear enjoyment shown by all those who took part.
It is not possible to mention the whole cast however special mention must be made of the young cast members, who performed their parts and their singing with great confidence which seemed to lift the musical onto a higher plane. On a wider note, it was wonderful to see yet another musical being performed in Newent, adding to those being performed in the Community School and, judging by the attendances and audience appreciation, the people of Newent will hope to see many more in the future. - by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography
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And Another Thing... Tom and the Christmas Lights by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook
The crisp December air vaporised my breath as I skidded across the drive, shaking the last of the table salt onto the flags as I went. Suddenly I was blinded by a terrible seasonal apparition. Mrs Murphy, my neighbour from over the road, had flicked on her Christmas lights. I staggered back as spots danced before my eyes. The strain on my pupils (not to mention the National Grid) was all too apparent as Mrs Murphy’s much-extended semi-detached hummed into life. Reindeer, gnomes and, bizarrely, a festive ET, blazed out across The Avenue - Yuletide beacons for any passing sleighs or low-flying aircraft. Tripping into the house I stamped my feet on the bristles. “Disneyland is back on again.” Sarah glanced through the porch door. “Well I think it’s lovely. She goes to so much Page 48
trouble and it makes me feel so Christmassy. Speaking of decorations - isn’t about time you made your annual pilgrimage?” The loft ladders gave their familiar groan as I eased myself up into the eaves. The dusty boxes that we’d taken down from the last loft ten years ago sat impassively - inured to the passage of time. After much scratching and cursing (which sadist invented fibreglass?) I managed to locate our box of decorations. Sarah regarded them. “Tom, they are pathetic. If we put those up, Mrs Murphy’s effort will put us to shame.” “This isn’t a competition dear. Don’t worry - Santa comes down all the chimneys, even the poorly decorated ones.” “Just for that, you can sort this lot out.” Whereupon the Gordian knot, otherwise known as tangled fairy lights,
was handed to me by Sarah. “Well it’s your own fault for stuffing them back in like that last January!” This way and that I wrestled with the blasted cord until finally I managed to straighten them out. Eventually the plastic Christmas tree was wonkily placed in the porch and decorated with baubles, dusty Santas and the lights. More out of hope than expectation, I plugged them in. “Right - ready? By the way, before I switch these on, is it too late to call one of the Spice Girls?” “Tom, stop messing about and flick the switch.” Phiszzz. The lights glowed, then popped, then…nothing. “Right! That’s it - go and find some decent decorations!” I stared at the rows of glittery kitsch in the temporary popup Christmas shop. Which illuminated Santa should I purchase? They all looked
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Just before the potatoes are ready, heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for 6-7 minutes until tender, adding the garlic after 5 minutes. Add the peppers and turkey and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp of the tomato salsa and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Halve the baked sweet potatoes and roughly mash up the flesh with a fork. Season lightly and drizzle over half the remaining oil, then pile the turkey and pepper mixture on top of the halves. Scatter over the cheese and drizzle over the rest of the oil. Return to the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve with chopped avocado and lime wedges and sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley. Spoon the rest of the salsa into a small bowl and serve on the side.
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It’s Spell-tacular at Hartpury C of E Primary Spelling has been given a much higher priority in recent years and with the launch of the national curriculum in 2014 and recent changes to assessment procedures and testing in primary schools the standards have been raised and expectations have never been higher. As a result we at Hartpury are endeavouring to ensure that every child meets their full potential in this area. Firstly, we have introduced a new tried and tested whole school spelling scheme that involves a range of fun activities and games for the children to focus on, throughout the week, in dedicated daily thirty minute sessions. The children absolutely love the scheme, and already we are seeing a marked improvement in their independent written work. As a school we have revolutionised our marking policy to really raise the profile of spelling and the children are using peerto-peer support to help eradicate errors in each other’s work. On Wednesday 2nd November we hosted our Page 54
first ever Parent/Child Spelling Evening. We wanted to share a whole variety of ways in which parents could bring spelling practice to life at home. The school was packed with over 20 different spelling activities located all around the school. Children and parents made their way around the school engaging in various activities including: the gunge plunge, countdown, Kahoot, icing biscuits and many more. Once they had completed fifteen activities they were able to claim their sweetie spelling prize! The children had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed scrabbling through shaving foam to make words, pitting their wits against their parents in computer challenges and even writing their spellings in icing on biscuits (and eating them as well!). Many of the parents also felt the evening was a real success and provided them with some great ideas: ‘A big thank you to yourself and all the staff for running tonight's Spelling Evening. We all really enjoyed ourselves and it gave us lots of fresh ideas for helping Daisy with her spelling.
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The Gift of a Good Book Struggling to find the perfect book to give as a gift? Or wondering what to add to your own wish list? Maybe we can help… The Hidden People – Alison Littlewood Crime, fantasy and historical fiction are melded together in The Hidden People. Albie Mirralls is every bit the sensible, upstanding gentleman that Victorian society wants him to be. When his cousin, Lizzie, is burnt as a changeling, Albie travels from London to her village to see justice done. But when Albie’s own wife seems so completely changed, he finds himself questioning whether there could be some truth to the rumours about his cousin. The perfect book for curling up with on a winter’s night. The British Table – Colman Andrews and Christopher Hirsheimer For the foodie in your life, you might want to consider this recently released tome. Featuring around 125 recipes, from the traditional to the modern, there’s plenty to tempt most taste-buds. Recipes range from long-forgotten traditional fare, to regional specialities and contemporary classics. The focus is on warming comfort food. Think Braised Brisket followed by Whisky-Soaked-Raisin and Orange Marmalade. Page 56
Little Warrior – Giuseppe Catozzella Inspired by a tragic true story, Little Warrior tells the story of Samia Omar. Growing up in war-torn Somalia, life is hard, and dangerous. But Samia has big dreams – she wants to follow in Mo Farah’s footsteps and compete in the Olympics. As life grows increasingly hard for women, Samia refuses to be cowed into submission. There are few options for Samia but to put her life into the hands of traffickers, in the hope of escaping to a better place. A heartbreaking read that will stay with you long past you’ve finished the last page. The Girl Who Saved Christmas – Matt Haig Magic is starting to fade in Victorian England, and Amelia might be the only one who can save the day. (Father Christmas being a bit tied up with reindeers falling from the sky, angry trolls and other mishaps.) While it’s the sequel to the 2015 children’s bestseller A Boy Called Christmas, it stands up perfectly well on its own. An ideal gift for children aged 7 and up, this is a really enjoyable read. So much so
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What's On in December Chase Hotel Events Chase Hotel, Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5LH Thursday 1st - Friday 23rd Dec and Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th Dec: Harry's Restaurant Christmas Fayre. Lunch and dinner for larger private groups that can be accommodated in a private room. 2 courses: £16.50, 3 courses: £22.50. Friday 9th Dec: Take That Tribute Night. Tickets: £39.50. Saturday 10th Dec: 80's Skool Disco Night. Tickets: £32.00. Saturday 17th Dec: Holly Ball and The Time Bandits. Tickets: £ 42.00. Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd Dec: Christmas Party Nights. Tickets: £27.50. Don't wait too long, tickets are selling fast. For more information or to make a booking, please call Stacy on 01989 760642 or email sales@ chasehotel.co.uk. Memory Café Friday 2nd December, 10.30am - 12 Noon, 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, and to exchange experiences and receive information. For further information please call Vanessa on 01531 821227. Junior Glebe Chapel Friday 2nd, 9th and 16th December, 5.30 - 7.00pm, Glebe Chapel
Games, quizzes, activities and stories for school years 3-6. Small Business Saturday Saturday 3rd December FREE parking in Newent all day. Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 3rd December, 10.00am - 3.00pm, St. Mary's Church, Newent, GL18 1AB View the 50+ trees - individually decorated to represent local organisations in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Church. Entrance £1, accompanied children free. Ross-on-Wye Choral Society Concert Saturday 3rd December, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Parish Church, Ross-on-Wye Ross-on-Wye Choral Society presents a lively Concert at the start of Advent, contrasting a classical work by Mendelssohn with a vibrant contemporary Mass setting. Mendelssohn’s exuberant Hymn of Praise with organ accompaniment, is followed by Will Todd’s upbeat Mass in Blue complete with a crack ensemble from the Jazz department of Birmingham Conservatoire of Music. An evening to remember – and all yours for only £15 per ticket/£5 for students and under18s ! Conductor: Russell Burton. Community Carol Service Sunday 4th December, 3.00pm, St Mary's, Newent, GL18 1AB
Celebrate the closing of the 2016 Christmas Tree Festival by singing tradional Christmas
carols with music from the Cheltenham Salvation Army Band, the Newent Handbell ringers and the Community Choir. Retiring collection in aid of Church Restoration. Newent Family History Session Friday 9th December, 10am 12 noon, Newent Library Come and learn how to uncover your past with a free family history drop-in on the 2nd Friday of every month. Ross-on-Wye Choral Society Carols & Songs Saturday 10th December, 3.00pm, Ross Baptist Church Carols and Songs followed by Tea and Cakes – a family-friendly chance to enjoy celebrating Christmas music.Tickets: £5, available from Rossiter Books, High Street, Ross (01989 564464)/Ticket Sec. (01989 563328). Newent Orchestra’s Christmas Concert Saturday 10th Dec, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall
Newent Orchestra presents 'A Christmas Cracker' - Traditional Musical Celebration with guest Choir 'Newent Scottish'. Full programme available on www. newentorchestra.org or phone 01531 821075. Tickets on the door: £7.00 Concessions: £6.00, children free. Includes mince pies and mulled wine. Carers Drop-In Thursday 15th December, 10.30am - 12.00 noon, The Community Lounge, Two Rivers Housing, Western Way, Dymock Do you look after someone who is frail, ill or disabled? Then you
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...events cont'd may like to meet with other carers to share stories, swap coping ideas, gain helpful information and relax over a cuppa. Come and join us on the 3rd Thursday each month. For more information contact Roger Hare at ‘Carers Gloucestershire’ on 01452 872241 or email rhare@ carersgloucestershire.org.uk. Flicks in the sticks ‘Love & Friendship’ (cert. PG) Thursday 15th December 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Set in the 1790s, 'Love & Friendship' centres on the beautiful widow Lady Susan Vernon who has come to the estate of her in-laws to wait out colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and her rather reluctant debutante daughter, Frederica. “Love & Friendship' is an unexpected delight, a very dry and tremendously witty adaptation of a little known Jane Austen novella.” (Geoffrey Macnab, Independent) The running time of this film is 1hour 34 minutes, so there will be no interval. Admission (at the door): Adults £5.00, Children (under 18) £3.00. Discounted tickets (Adults £4.50, Children £2.50) 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 7.00pm for those that would like to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat before the film. Visit Santa at Labels Saturday 17th - Wednesday 21st December, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Labels Shopping, just Page 62
off junction 4 of the M50, Nr Ross on Wye, Sat Nav: HR9 7QQ Santa's Grotto in-store. £5 per child (to be paid on the day). Proceeds go to the Rotary Club of Ross on Wye. Kids Community Cinema Saturday 17th December, Doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Family film and refreshments. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. For further details please contact Andrea Cox: acox27@btinternet.com.
LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Ashleworth & Hasfield Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Tuesday, 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Janet Williams on 01452 700320 or email janet.williams1985@gmail.com Carers Drop-In Meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10.30am - 12.00pm, The Community Lounge, Two Rivers Housing, Western Way, Dymock Do you look after someone who is frail, ill or disabled? Then you may like to meet with other carers to share stories, swap coping ideas, gain helpful information and relax over a cuppa. Come and join us! For more information contact Roger Hare at ‘Carers Gloucestershire’ on 01452 872241 or email rhare@ carersgloucestershire.org.uk. Castle Tump Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday, 7.30pm, at Upleadon Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Gill Bywater on 01531 820294. Coleford Hard Of Hearing Club Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month between 10.00am and 12 noon at St.
Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford, where there is ample parking. Our aim is to spread useful information, help those with hearing impairment feel less isolated and have fun. We welcome new members and volunteers, and try to have four special events (e.g. Christmas lunch or summer trips) each year. For more information please contact Elaine on 07971 303958. Community Café Every Wednesday, 10.30am - 12.30pm, 36 Broad Street, Newent Coffee and tea for 50p, cakes/ biscuits. Free computers and Wi-Fi, pool table and garden. Open to all; run by Newent Initiative Trust. Dymock Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7.30pm at Dymock Parish Hall. All welcome. For more information on our programme/events call Hazel Downing on 01531 890565 or email: andyhazel@ talktalk.net. You can also call Ann Visor on 01531 890438 or email: coneybury@gmail.com. Hartpury Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Thursday, 7.30pm at Hartpury Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Dyllis Cowen on 01452 700760 or email dylliscowen@outlook.com Highnam Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Thursday at 7.30pm at Highnam Parish Rooms Kilcot & Gorsley Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm at Gorsley Chapel. All welcome. For more information call Daphne Toner on 01989 720671 or email daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk Newent Bridge Club Sixth Form Centre of Newent Community School We play duplicate bridge every Wednesday
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(6.45pm meet for 7pm start) and Friday (7pm meet for 7.15pm start). There is always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. Visitors are always welcome. For full details see our website: www.bridgewebs.com/ newent. Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm - 8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for 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 Probus Club Tuesdays, Memorial Hall, Newent Newent Probus Club for retired men meets twice
a month on Tuesdays at Newent Memorial Hall. New members and visitors always welcome. For further information contact the Secretary on 01531 890248 or 07960 463462, or email fraser.gunn@ live.com. Newent & District Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm start, Red Lion, Market Square, Newent Visitors welcome, please contact our 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! For more information call Sandra Kemp on 01531 822041 or email sandrakemp@waitrose.com. 20th Dec: Christmas Party. Talk: Christmas reflections; speaker: Matthew Goyjelk.
Newent Library Club Every 2nd Wed of the month, 10.30am-12pm For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. Free community transport. For more information call 01531 820447. Parkinson’s UK North Forest Group Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month EXCEPT JULY AND DECEMBER, 10.30am - 12 noon Malswick House, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE All welcome. For more information contact Jane Henderson on 0344 225 3694 or email: jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk. Rudford Highleadon & Churcham Women’s Institute (WI) Meets every 4th Wednesday 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall All Welcome! For more information call Margaret
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...events cont'd Bullock on 01452 750438. Staunton Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday 7pm at the Lounge in Johnstone Close, Corse. All welcome. For more information call Barbara Bubb on 01452 840338 or email bubb3da@btinternet.com. Tibberton & Taynton Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wed at 7.30pm at Taynton & Tibberton Village Hall. All welcome. For more information call Patricia Rackliffe on 01452 790520 or email pmrackliff@hotmail.co.uk Newent and District U3A Meeting Tuesday 20th December, 10.30am, Newent Memorial Hall
Christmas Party with festive music. For more information please visit www.u3asites.org.uk/newent.
Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Huntley Village Hall
Watercolours, oils, pastels and silk painting - from complete novices to the more experienced amateur artists. For further information, please call Heather Smith on 01452 830088. 'In Stitches' Saturdays (fortnightly), 10am - 12noon, Glebe Chapel Free sewing/craft club; held Page 64
fortnightly. Bring your latest sewing project or your machine and enjoy good company and a cup of tea. All welcome. For more information contact Jacky Wallace on 01452 790632.
contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com
Malswick Art Club Every Wednesday, 10am - 12pm Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE
Dance for Adults Group Classes, Private Classes and Wedding Dance Tuition. Hen Parties and Dance Theme Parties at your location. Ballroom Dance (Beginners): Mondays 8.15pm at Memorial Hall, Newent. Ballroom Dance (Improvers): Wednesdays 8.15pm at Newent Community Centre. Salsa (General): Thursdays 8.00pm at Strawberry Hill, Newent. General/Street Dance: Tuesdays 6.30pm at Strawberry Hill, Newent. Group classes: £6, PAYG. Private from £30. Party rates on request. For more information or to book contact Miranda on 0744 333 1068.
Relax, have fun and experiment with new art techniques in a friendly environment. Suitable for all. Pay as you go basis. Please contact Janice 07884 266947. Newent & District Camera Club Meeting Tuesdays, meet at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start (meeting ends at 10.00pm), Newent Library 6th Dec: "'A&E' - a photographic journey from artist to excellence" by Martin Fry FRPS EFIAP AV-AFIAP BPE4* APAGB. 13th Dec: Last meeting before Christmas: Christmas Social. New members always welcome, fee of £2 per evening (visit 3 times before joining). For further information on the Club please visit www.newentdcc.com or email tonycook01@gmail.com. Newent Quilters Meet every second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, at Newent Memorial Hall. New members always welcome. The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings vary from workshops to 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
Fitness
Gorsley Barn Dance Club Meets on the last Monday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, at Gorsley Village Hall.
Fun and good exercise in a social atmosphere. Previous experience and/or a partner 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. 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 call Ann or Steve on 01531 821490 for
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further information. Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thurs 7.30pm - 8.30pm Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774. Newent Parkrun (FREE!) Every Saturday at 9am, Newent Community School/ Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, 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. Walking For Health For all abilities Every Thursday, 10.00am 11.00am, Meet at Chill Out Zone Short and local walk followed by refreshments. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 or Scheme Co-ordinator Kim Spencer on 01594 562240. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Gardening Gorsley Garden Club Monday 12th December, 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Xmas meal - members only. For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221.
Highnam Garden Club Meets on the second Thursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm, Gambier Parry Hall (unless indicated otherwise). Refreshments are provided following the talk and a raffle will be held at most meetings. All are welcome, even if only as a guest for talks that they are interested in. For more information call 01452 312 626 or email highnamgardenclub@gmail.com. Thurs 8th December: Quiz/ social evening.
Anderton on 01531 821075 or email info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org
Huntley Garden Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Huntley Village Hall
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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 Meets at the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall 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 Meet at Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. For more information contact Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra.org, or see website www.newentorchestra.org
“NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Meets on the last Friday of every month, 3.00pm - 4.30pm, St Bartholomew's Activity Room Relax, listen to and chat about music. £2.00, no need to book. For more information visit: www. newentorchestra.org or contact Ginny James on 01531 821904 or info@newentorchestra.org.
Kempley Produce Market Saturday 10th Dec, 9.30am 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Come and shop for local produce at good prices, including home-made bread, locally grown vegetables, chutneys, preserves, jam and 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 Newent & District Country Market Every Friday, 9.00am 11.00am, 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.
Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road For more information call Bill
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Finance
By ByAnn AnnHaldon Haldon
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The temptation to borrow The temptation to borrow money is all around us. Despite money is crunch, all around the credit weus. stillDespite live thea credit crunch,society we stillwhere live in consumerist in a consumerist society where credit card companies extend creditlimit card companies and extend your unprompted, your limit unprompted, and payday lenders target those payday lenders those least able to paytarget extortionate least able to pay extortionate interest rates. interest The fact rates. that many people
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Secured loanS Secured loanS This type of loan is secured on This typesuch of loan on an asset, as is thesecured mortgage anyour asset, suchIfas thefall mortgage on home. you behind onthese your home. If you your fall behind on repayments on these repayments your so home could be repossessed, home could be repossessed, this is the number one priority so this is the number one priority debt above all others. debt above all others. Repossession is a worst case
Repossession is a and worst case scenario, however, most scenario, and most lenders willhowever, initially be open to lenders will They initially be open negotiation. won’t want to negotiation. won’t but want to lose you as aThey customer, you lose youtoasbea proactive customer,about but you do need do need to be proactive communicating with them,about and demonstrate thatwith you them, take the communicating and situation seriously. demonstrate that you take the situation There are seriously. many debt charities inThere the UK willdebt help charities you arethat many work budget youyou need in theout UKa that will ifhelp guidance this area, andneed work out in a budget if you some may in even the guidance thiscontact area, and lender your behalf. It’s the some on may even contact important let your lender lender ontoyour behalf. It’s know an amount you can afford important to let your lender to repay, provide with know anand amount youthem can afford atocopy of your budget to back repay, and provide them with itaup. copy of your budget to back
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Personal loans Personal loans from the bank Personal fromofthe bank will have a loans fixed rate interest will have a fixed interest so you know how rate muchofyou’ll need to pay each so you know howmonth, much and you’ll the exact duration the loan. need to pay eachof month, and Inthe many respects these loans exact duration of the loan. are easierrespects to manage thanloans In many these credit cards,towhich come with are easier manage than acredit temptation build come up more cards,towhich with debt over time.to build up more a temptation debt over time.are generally Personal loans offered for larger purchases, Personal loans are generally however, such as apurchases, car or offered for larger refurbishing a kitchen for or however, such as a car example. refurbishing a kitchen for example. Payday loans Payday are targeted at Paydayloans loans those wholoans needare small amounts Payday targeted at tothose carrywho themneed to the endamounts of small the month, andto are often to carry them the end of the month, and are often
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used to pay bills and meet used to pay bills and meet other liabilities. The danger of other liabilities. The danger of these types of loan lies in the these types of loan lies in the extremely high rates of interest extremely high rates of interest applied. applied. If you know that you’ll be able If you know that you’ll be able to pay the loan off when it’s to pay the loan off when it’s due, they may be a good last due, they may be a good last resort, but missing a payment resort, but missing a payment will very quickly send you into will very quickly send you into a debt spiral that is difficult to a debt spiral that is difficult to escape. escape. Mail order catalogues Mail order catalogues Catalogue companies tend toCatalogue attract newcompanies customerstend to attract new customers with introductory low interest withor introductory interest rates no interest low initially. rates or no interest initially. Repayments are made over a Repayments made over specified periodare – usually 20 a period usually orspecified 40 weeks, and if–you don’t20 orbehind, 40 weeks, and if youorder don’t fall using a mail fall behind, mail order catalogue canusing be a aflexible way tocatalogue spend. can be a flexible way to spend. The problem is that if you Theeven problem is that if you miss one payment, a miss even one payment, a
higher interest rate will come higher interest rate will come into effect which can be as into effect which can be as much as 40% APR. Other much as 40% APR. Other charges will also be applied charges will also be applied by the company, including late by the company, including late payment fees and a charge for payment fees and a charge for chasing the debt. chasing the debt. As with some credit card As with some credit card companies, your spending limit companies, your spending limit may be increased regularly may be increased regularly to tempt you into purchasing to tempt youface intoofpurchasing more. On the it, buying more. On the face of it, buying from a catalogue company from like a catalogue company seems a good idea, but seems likefactors a good idea, these other need tobut these other factors need to be taken into account. Further be takencan intoalso account. problems arise ifFurther you arise if you areproblems an agentcan for also the catalogue. are an agent for the catalogue. acting aS a catalogue acting aS a catalogue agent agent Being a catalogue agent Being a catalogue agent involves collecting money involves collecting and money from your customers from your andBut remitting it tocustomers the company. remitting it toifthe what happens onecompany. of your But what happens if one ofare your customers doesn’t pay – customers doesn’t pay – are
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you ultimately liable for the you ultimately liable for the money they owe? money they owe? You should keep separate You should keep separate accounting records for all your accounting records for all your customers, and if they miss a customers, and if they miss a payment, send off the details to payment, send off the details to the catalogue company. When the catalogue company. When you first became an agent, you you first became an agent, you may have signed a separate may have signed a separate credit agreement with the credit agreement with the company, but should also make company, should also make sure there’s abut credit agreement sure there’s a credit agreement between yourself and each between yourself and each customer. customer. The catalogue are likely to take Thetocatalogue aremissed likely to take steps recover any steps to whether recover any payments, theymissed are payments, whether they are your own or your customers’, own or your butyour it’s possible that customers’, if a signed but it’s possible that if a signed agreement between yourself agreement between yourself and the catalogue company and the catalogue company doesn’t exist, they may not have exist, they may not have thedoesn’t authority to collect the debt. the authority to collect the debt. ¹http://themoneycharity.org. ¹http://themoneycharity.org. uk/money-statistics/ uk/money-statistics/
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