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Dear Reader, Welcome to the November issue of the Newent Magazine. I hope that half term was enjoyable - I'm sure the children had a lovely time dressing up to go out and trick or treat. Let's hope that they all had treats and no tricks! You will find lots of interesting articles to read inside along with the many local events happening in and around the area. Once bonfire night is out of the way, Christmas is just around the corner, so why not take a trip to one of the many fayres and festivals that are on and start your Christmas shopping early. The Lions Club Annual Bonfire Party is being held on Saturday 5th November at the Speech House in Coleford. The gates open at 5pm with entrance at just £5.00 for adults and children of Primary School age or younger are free. There will also be free parking. This family event will include a large bonfire and a stunning fireworks display as well as Danter's famous Fun Fair and hot food and drinks. Remembrance Sunday this year falls on 13th November, when the nation remembers and honours those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. In the spring of 1915, shortly after losing a friend in Ypres, a Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was inspired by the sight of poppies growing in battle-scarred fields and wrote the now famous poem 'In Flanders Fields'. After the First World War, the poppy was adopted as a symbol of Remembrance. To read more about it or donate to The Royal British Legion, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk. On a final note, if you would like to add any upcoming events to the “What’s on” section in the magazine, please email us at office@ glosdirectories.co.uk or like our Facebook page and we will be happy to share the event for you. Best wishes,
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10 tips for getting along better with people To state the obvious our world is made up of people. We naturally have a massive responsibility to care for the material aspects, the climate, the oceans and our land mass. Our shared responsibility is to pass on the world as we know it to future generations in better condition. Oops! We are certainly falling short of the mark there. Our joys and sadnesses are fundamentally created by our relationships with people. Sadly, for some people, their lives are damaged by people they have fallen out with. This is so desperately tragic that people allow themselves to have negative relationships with family or neighbours – “we don’t speak”. Yes, it can be within your control. Yes, we can all make a greater effort to communicate lovingly and caringly and be determined to get on better with people. All it requires is a very simple change of mindset. We are all so much happier when we are free of nasty thoughts about others. 1. Guard your tongue, say less than you think. We never get into trouble for what we don’t say. 2. Make promises sparingly, keep them faithfully. Be a trusted person, a safe pair of hands. In the business world I teach – ‘under-promise and over-deliver’. 3. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind word. Look for the good in people - kindness and compliments help to cultivate relationships. 4. Be interested in others, their pursuits, work and family. One of the greatest gifts you can give to people is your attention and interest in them. 5. Be cheerful, don’t dwell on minor aches and small disappointments. Be positive, enthusiasm can be so infectious. Are your friends and
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Olympic Triathlete, Vicky Holland, visits Newent School in October
Olympic medal-winner Vicky Holland returned to Newent Community School in October despite an invitation to the Olympic Parade in Manchester, which took place the same day, as she did not want to disappoint students at her old school.
people at a place that has played an important role in her life.” Principal Alan Johnson added: “We are delighted that such an inspirational former pupil came back to see us. Our aim is to give every child who comes here the opportunity to fulfil their dreams and Vicky is proof that if you put in the effort you too can be outstanding in your field.”
The 30-year-old who spent her secondary years at the Watery Lane comprehensive returned from Rio with a Bronze triathlon Medal. She also holds a Commonwealth Games Bronze individual medal and a Gold for the Mixed Team Relay.
Year Seven student Izzy McIntyre said: “It was really nice of Vicky to take the time to come and see us. She has inspired me to follow my dreams and helped me realise that even if something bad happens, if I keep trying, good will come out of it.”
During her visit to Newent School, she took part in PE lessons, giving present pupils some top tips, and also gave inspiration and advice during a special assembly.
Josh Hill, also in Year Seven, added: “She has shown us that you can be whatever you want, all you have to do is try.”
Recollecting her student days, the sports star, who dreamed of representing her country having watched the Olympics at the age of six, said: “The school really set me up for my career. There are great facilities and great opportunities to get involved in sports here. During my time at the school, I did swimming and running – which are sports that I do now, and also played tennis, hockey, netball, rounders and other games.” Vicky explained that success doesn’t come easily and that she had to overcome some low points in her career but pointed out that with dedication one can succeed. She told the gripped young audience: “I’ve had to put in blood, sweat and tears but if you work hard and dream big, your work will be rewarded.”
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Leaving the inspired students with a target, she added: “I still hold some of the school records, you’ve got a challenge on your hands.” Assistant Principal Martyn John told the teenagers at the assembly: “Not many schools are so special that a past pupil like Vicky comes to visit. She sat here where you are now, you have all got your dreams – may it be in sport, music, drama or academic studies, and Vicky proves that if you work hard enough, you too can get wherever you want. Let her be your inspiration. We are very lucky she chose to come and see us today rather than be at the parade, as she had said yes to our invitation first. She’s part of our school family, and wanted to come back to see
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PASSING THE BATON After more than twenty years, Newent Choral Society’s legendary conductor Ian Fox has passed on the baton to a new musical director. Mr Fox retired after the society’s last concert and has been replaced by the hugely talented young Welsh conductor Nia Llewelyn Jones.
of the National Youth Choir of Wales in 2015, leading the choir on their tour of Buenos Aires and Patagonia to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the first Welsh settlement. She also directed the National Youth Training Choir of Wales in 2016.
She is the first to hold the position of Singing Development Leader Nia grew up in North Wales where at Gloucester Cathedral. singing and choral music played Fittingly, the first piece the Newent a central part in her musical society will perform under her upbringing and she studied guidance is The Armed Man (on music at Cambridge University. 26th November at Newent She has subsequently worked with Community School), a mass by ensembles of all ages, appearing Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, subtitled "A Mass for Peace". with the symphonic choruses of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra. Nia was conductor
The critically-acclaimed work was commissioned for the Millennium celebrations and dedicated
Following in the footsteps of local composer Rutland Boughton Newent Orchestra Leader, Bill Anderton, is completing a challenging and personal project by composing a symphony entitled “The Newent Symphony” and would seem to be following in the footsteps of local composer, Rutland Boughton. Rutland is more famously known as the composer of the 'Arthurian Cycles', in addition to being co-founder of the Glastonbury Festival. By writing this symphony, Bill is keeping alive the music tradition of Newent. Bill is an accomplished musician and says “I wrote this symphony to express how I feel about Newent. After having lived in Newent for more than 30 years I felt the need to give something back to the town and saw writing this symphony as a way to do this. I believe this will act as an excellent advertisement Page 12
for the town and its surrounding areas and also as a celebration of some of the wonderful features of Newent itself”. This certainly will prove to be an exciting time for the town as it is one of only a handful of towns that can boast having a symphony written in its name.
to victims of the Kosovo crisis. Essentially an anti-war piece it is based on the Catholic Mass, which Jenkins combines with other sources, principally the fifteenth century French folk song L’Homme Armée in the first and last movements, and including the Islamic call to prayer, performed by a muezzin. Writers whose words appear in the work include Rudyard Kipling, Lord Tennyson and Sankichi Toge, who survived the Hiroshima bombing but died some years later of leukaemia.
NEWENT RUGBY CLUB Newent Town Council has arranged for a Public Consultation Drop-in Event in order to consult the residents of Newent on a proposal from Newent Rugby Club regarding the Recreation Ground. The proposal from the Rugby Club outlines plans for the longer term use of the Recreation Ground in Watery Lane.
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Cake and Bake Steamed Date Puddings with Caramel Sauce These moist and sticky mini steamed puds will go down a treat after a Sunday roast! Serve with pouring cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream to make them extra indulgent.
Ingredients: • 115g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 115g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs beaten • 115g self-raising flour • 1tsp ground mixed spice • 55g ready-to-eat dates, chopped • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (see Tip) • 1tbsp milk FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE • 50g unsalted butter • 75g brown sugar • 75ml double cream
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1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas Mark 5.
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Highnam cub troop plants the purple crocus! The Newent and District Rotary Club were praised for their efforts involving the local community at the purple crocus bulb planting event. The Highnam Cubs troop, with Cub Leaders Gavin and Pam, could be seen digging and planting the hundreds of bulbs which promises a magnificent show in the Spring when it will be re-visited in the Highnam Maidenhall area. As usual Harrison the Polio Eradication bear met the boys and girls of all ages who clamoured for a cuddle, whilst learning about Polio, its eradication and why the colour purple is significant.
Organiser Newent rotarian Paddy Roche gave a speech which inspired the young people to complete their work. They listened intently when it was explained that in countries where Polio can sometimes be a death sentence, a child is immunised and their little finger or "pinkie" in dipped in purple dye to identify those children who have received the life saving drops and those still to be helped. This became known as the 'purple Pinkie' campaign and purple crocus bulbs are planted.
around the globe have raised millions of pounds to ensure that the eradication of polio will be achieved. When the work was completed the Club President offered grateful thanks to all involve and who had participated. This is an excellent example of Rotary involving the local community in its work. All photographs by Jan Long
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Auction Anecdote Smiths last sale on the 7th October got a little ‘out of hand’ and as hundreds of items flooded in during the last week of entries it was obvious the sale was going to be a big one. Once lotted up the sale totalled over 1100 lots which meant it was going to be a long day for both staff and customers. Luckily for customers they don’t have to stay at the saleroom all day but have the option of staying at home and bidding online. The sale was notable for the huge number of small collectable silver and jewellery items and since this is exactly the type of item which is selling very well in the current market it was a very busy and exciting day. Several consignments of jewellery and ‘bits & bobs’ had been left with me for sale and opening up a box of tiny treasures and then finding a nice quiet time to sort them all out and catalogue them is one of the most enjoyable parts of my job. The boxes included such a variety of items, it is hard to describe but the collection included silver thimbles, vesta cases, a beautiful hair comb, pin cushions, etc. as well as hundreds of brooches, necklaces, rings and hatpins. It is the hatpins I will focus on as we had three rather pretty examples which although divided into three lots made over £200 in total. Two of the hatpins were made by Charles Horner - a Victorian business man who mass-produced small silver items and jewellery from 1860 onwards at his large factory in Halifax. Although the items were factorymade they were of good quality and design including Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau and then Art Deco styles. After his death in 1896 his sons continued running the factory and it only eventually closed in 1984. Today Charles Horner jewellery, hat pins, thimbles and so on are all highly collectable and of course it helps that all his products are signed with his distinctive CH mark which makes identification easy and reliable. The third hat pin pictured had a beautiful enamel dragonfly ‘settled’ on the top and although it had no maker’s mark it was the star lot of the three as it was just so attractive and made a very desirable item for a hatpin collector. In the week after the sale, Smiths staff broke all their previous records and posted out one hundred and five parcels to online bidders – luckily for us – most of those parcels were very small but it has still been a very hard couple of weeks. I think I will have to ensure the November sale is a bit smaller or I may have a staff revolt on my hands! Smiths next sale is on the 11th November and includes a special section for jewellery and silver. Viewing is on the day prior 10am-7pm and the fully illustrated catalogue is online from the 4th November. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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Matching your characteristics to available mortgages is something a good mortgage broker can do that you can’t do yourself. But do ask if the broker will check all deals available to them and not just a panel of lenders. Also, check how much using a broker will cost and ensure you use a qualified one. Some phone-only brokers such as www.LandC.co.uk are feefree but if you want face-toface help, ask friends for a local broker recommendation or use www.Unbiased.co.uk or www. VouchedFor.co.uk to find one. Don’t ignore the fees
The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact of fees, especially on smaller mortgages. A good way to compare mortgages is to divide the fee across the discount or fixed period. So a £1,200 fee on a two-year (i.e.,
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The advantage of a fix is you get price and budgeting certainty that the rate won’t move for a set time. Variable deals move with UK interest rates – and sometimes just at the provider’s whim. Generally, you pay a little more to fix, but not much. Ask yourself how much you think rates will rise over the period. If safety’s what counts for you, err on the side of fixing, and fixing for longer. Got savings? They could get you a better mortgage
the proportion of the value you’re borrowing. E.g., £80k on a £100k property is 80% LTV. At every 5% LTV threshold from 95% down to 60%, deals tend to get better, so a little extra can have a big impact on your rate. For example, if you’ve a £150,000 home, and want a £137,000 remortgage, that’s 91% LTV, and the top 5yr fix is 4.49%. Yet use £2,000 of savings to reduce the borrowing, and you’d then be at 90% LTV – where the top 5yr fix is 2.84%, saving c. £1,600/ year in payments. 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
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Fireworks and Guy Fawkes Night Many pets become anxious and frightened when fireworks are going off. Some become extremely distressed and unlike us, they do not understand why there are loud bangs and flashes outside. The signs include: • Trembling or shaking • Clinging to owners • Barking excessively • Cowering and hiding behind furniture • Trying to run away • Soiling the house • Pacing and panting • Refusing to eat The most natural thing for us to do as owners is to comfort and reassure our pets when they are demonstrating fearful behaviours, however, sadly in this situation it can make the problem worse. The best thing we can do to help our pets is to be prepared in advance. There are a number of ways, that we can help to ease the
stress levels, including: • Provide a covered den for your pet to hide away in • Keep doors, windows and cat flaps closed after dusk • Take your dog for a walk well before fireworks are likely to begin • Have the curtains drawn and lights on – this will help to mask the flashes • Have the television or radio on slightly louder than normal – this will help to block out the bangs • There are numerous chemical methods of improving your dog’s or cat’s stress levels during the firework season. In dogs we use plug in diffusers called Adaptil or Adaptil collars, which need to be applied at least a few days before the firework season. In cats a very effective pheromone de-stress aid is Feliway diffuser which is also a plug in. • We also have numerous calming drugs which can help calm and
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
La Serenissima wasn’t so serene when its citizens woke up on 4th November 1966 to find the most beautiful city in the world under more than 6 feet of seawater. Even at the northernmost reach of the Adriatic, where the shallow sea is almost tideless, Venetians have always been used to the occasional acqua alta when water laps San Marco’s toes. But on that night 50 years ago, heavy winter rain in the Alps and Appenines filled rivers to overflowing so that the water level of the Adriatic rose, while at the same time a strong northerly wind drove thousands of tons of seawater into Venice’s lagoon and canals. To make the flooding worse, Venice had started sinking. The bedrock below Venice’s lagoon is buried so deeply under sand and silt that to drive piles down to it would be impossible. Only the canal banks themselves are revetted with oak piles. The city’s churches and palazzos stand on zatteroni, or rafts of thick larch planks, with stone blocks piled on top. Even St Mark’s itself and its next-door neighbour, the Doge’s palace, stand on foundations not much more substantial than Page 30
the floor of your house. For centuries, mountains of masonry have been compacting the silt, slowly pressing the water out of it. More recently the aquifers in the bedrock itself have been tapped and drained, causing subsidence. In the first half of the 20th century the city sank by 23cm; and on that night 50 years ago centuries of chickens came home to roost. Nobody was killed, but the flooding caused $6 million worth of damage to architectural and artistic treasures alone. The loss of stock in shops and restaurants and damage to homes and business premises came to far more. But the world rallied round – or at least, the western world did. This was 1966, don’t forget, and Italy wasn’t only the treasure house of the Renaissance; it was also a hothouse of ‘60s style. Alfa Romeos, Vespas, Lambrettas, skinny suits, Sophia Loren, espresso ... the West owed Italy, and in every country support groups sprang up to raise funds and clean paintings. In Britain, the fundraising committee that eventually became Venice In Peril was founded in early 1967 as the Art & Archive Rescue Fund by well-heeled Italophiles such as former ambassador Sir Ashley Clarke, who had also chaired the British Italian Society, and Carla Thorneycroft, the Italian-born wife of senior Conservative politician Sir Peter Thorneycroft. It raised
millions, and by 2010 had completed 46 major projects including the restoration of one of Venice’s oldest churches, San Niccolo dei Mendicoli, used as a location in the iconic 1971 thriller Don’t Look Now. Not all ViP’s money has come from the upper crust, though: £2 million of it so far has come from a crust of an altogether doughier kind. Since 1977 Pizza Express has been making a donation – currently 25p – for every Pizza Veneziana it sells. So much for salvaging Venice’s past. To safeguard its future the Italian government has spent more than €5.5 billion on barrages that can be raised to block the lagoon’s three inlets. These take the form of flattish rectangular tanks, lying on the seabed and hinged at one end. Normally the tanks are full of seawater and lie flat, but whenever high water threatens compressed air is pumped into them and they float upright. When complete they will be able to hold back a surge of 3 metres. Although whether that will be enough in the era of climate change, who knows?
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About Newent & District Rotary Club The Club continues to meet on Tuesday evenings, but due the closure of the Red Lion, at various other local pubs/ restaurant locations. Please see our website for current details, you are most welcome to join us at any of our events or Tuesday Club meetings. Rotary in partnership with Newent School The Club works closely with Newent School on many aspects of student life. During October, Rotarians and members of the business community assisted the school in holding two days of ‘Mock Interviews’ for year eleven students. This valuable and rewarding exercise enables the students to practise a job interview, something they may never have experienced before.
Rotary ‘Purple4Polio’ campaign As reported last month, Newent Rotary, with help of schools and local children’s groups, will be planting about 20,000 purple crocus bulbs, to Excited Highnam Cubs celebrate with transform our public Harrison, the Rotary ‘Purple4Polio’ bear, spaces and brighten after having completed the planting. up the local area and Taynton, following a come February/March when successful evening of planting the crocuses bloom. We will be by 20 young Cubs from the planting thousands of bulbs in 31st Highnam Scout Group Newent at the junction where in Highnam (in the central the High Street meets the main grass island by the shop). Ross Road (by the traffic lights) and also, with the help of Project The ‘Purple4Polio’ campaign is celebrating 30 years of Aston and Newent in Bloom, Rotary’s efforts to eradicate around the Lake area. It is also polio. The purple colour hoped, subject to parish council represents the purple dye permission, to plant crocuses in used to Dymock, Hartpury, Maisemore mark the finger of a child who has been immunised. Rotary Membership
Rotarian Paul Lassman interviewing a year 11student In addition, during December students will hopefully be entering the annual Rotary ‘Christmas Cake Making’ competition for the Mike Featherstone Cup (for seniors) and the CaterCater Shield (for juniors). There will also be a Rotary ‘Public Speaking’ competition on Tuesday 6th December.
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Garden Fireworks by Pippa Greenwood
You may be planning a traditional display of fireworks on November 5th, but why not also think ahead and plant yourself a few garden fireworks? At this time of year, there are still several stunning flowers that remind me of fireworks, such as the flamboyant red hot pokers or kniphofias, also known as torch lilies. Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ has a rich yellowy-orange colour while the smaller ‘Little Maid’ has ivory-yellow flower spikes and reaches a height of about 2 ft (60cm). ‘Fiery Fred’ has blazing orangey-red flowers, while those of ‘Alcazar’ are bright red. Available in garden centres now, they do well if planted out in early autumn or spring in a sunny spot with a well drained soil. Once established you will have a regular display that really will go off like a rocket! Crocosmias help provide colour at this time of year, so take a look at ‘Lucifer’, with its flame-red, almost trumpetshaped flowers clustered along an elegantly arching spike, or for golden yellow flowers consider ‘Canary Bird’. The many varieties of crocosmia thrive in sun or part shade in a well drained yet also moist soil. Pot-grown plants should be Page 38
available for planting now or in the spring, or you can buy the corms to plant towards the end of winter; these plants will look like the ultimate elegant arching firework. If fireworks like star clusters are more your scene, think about sedums or ice plants, many of which have star-shaped flowers. Some of the sedums, such as ‘Autumn Joy’, are still just about in flower, but plant pot-grown specimens now and from late summer you will have a tremendous show of blooms for several weeks, certain to attract bees and butterflies. The angels’ fishing rods, diorama, have arching stems in great numbers surrounded by broad, almost grass-like leaves, each measuring up to 5 ft (1.5m) in length. The rich pink funnel-shaped flowers dangle and sway in the wind and keep on bobbing straight back up again, even on a windy site. Consider growing some lupins for summer, either a yellow variety or ‘My Castle’, which has rich red flowers - just like a rocket racing skywards, but far less noisy. If you want a tree but space is limited, the Kilmarnock willow, Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, is a good option, reaching a height of about 6 ft (1.8 m) after 10 or
15 years. It has long weeping branches and bright yellow fuzzy catkins in spring, far better than any real Roman candle I know! Look around nearby gardens to see what a fantastic display autumn foliage can put on, then plant anything with good autumn colour to guarantee a glowing bonfire every autumn. Your garden centre should have a plentiful supply of shrubs and trees at this time of year. Finally, if you are having a bonfire, make it at the last minute to minimise the risk of hedgehogs or other wildlife hiding beneath the heap coming to an untimely end. The hedgehog is one of the gardener’s best friends, as it eats huge numbers of slugs and many other garden pests. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to 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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Glorious food, lots of cakes and a bumper harvest!
It’s been a month all about eating in October. The Infants class are investigating food this term and they took a trip to Over Farm Market to find out about the current harvest. They picked their own pumpkins and onions and have enjoyed making soup. They also re-enacted the story of The Enormous Turnip during the school harvest festival held at Pauntley Church, which was great fun. In other news, the children have recently received a new classroom CD player and artwork drying racks, courtesy of The Friends PTA. The Juniors enjoyed a visit to the Black Country Museum, where they joined a Victorian schoolroom and went down a coal mine. They then re-joined the modern world with a talk on e-safety and using the internet from Police Community Service Officer Georgiana Jayne. Parent, David Richards, also gave a talk on electrical circuitry and alternative energy. At the end of September, all the children, staff and parents took part in the Macmillan coffee morning and over £160 were raised in just an hour. Parent, Stephen Reynolds, of Maggie’s Kitchen has also helped the children make some delicious blackberry jam to sell for school funds. The children picked the blackberries after school and can now taste the fruits of their labours.
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Pauntley is holding an open morning for prospective pupils on Wednesday 2nd November from 9.30 - 11.30am. 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
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Spirit of Ziggy Stardust Show comes to The George Hotel Now at the top of his game, Phil Murray began performing in 1968. He achieved his first success in U-Boat with Spider from Mars' Woody Woodmansey, during the seventies, before becoming Mickie Most’s (the Simon Cowel of his time) prediction for stardom in the eighties. “I gave you The Animals in the sixties, and now I predict the eighties as Phil Murray’s decade!” Phil was renamed Blackie by Mickie, because of his long dark hair, and appeared on RAK Records with Suzi Q, Hot Chocolate, Smokie, Racey and Exile, along with two of his own records, Making A Bad Boy Good, written by Alan Tarney at the same time as he wrote We Don’t Talk Anymore for Cliff, and For Your Love, written by Gloria Macari for Suzi Quatro, but nabbed by Mickie at the last minute for Phil. Three albums and numerous singles on, Phil returned to his love of that magical David Bowie time period of the early seventies, to perform nationwide, the Spirit of Ziggy Stardust Show with his band The Diamond Dogz. Phil currently has two songs on a new David Bowie compilation album. 2016 is your final chance to book this show before Phil says farewell to it. It includes hits by T-Rex, Slade, The Sweet and other 70's bands and can be seen in the backroom of The George Hotel (21-23 Church Street, Newent, GL18 1PU) on 26th November at 9.00pm.
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“TIMELESS” The Musical REVIVAL OF THE MUSICAL IN NEWENT This November will see the revival of a musical first performed to a packed house in Newent 14 years ago. “Timeless” is a refreshing Christian musical written by local composer Janet Roach and first performed to audiences over 3 nights in St Mary’s Church fourteen years ago in 2002. Each performance was sold out at the time. Janet has been persuaded to put the musical on again with a group of 34 volunteers from in and around Newent
whose ages range from 6 to 80 years. Students from Newent Community School will also be involved as part of the technical team. Indeed a number of group members who appeared in the original showing of this musical will do so again this time around. The musical itself is divided into 2 parts. The first is set in the modern day and will be addressing Christianity and how it is perceived today. The second part will be the story of Jesus, mostly of his adult life, through to resurrection and ascension. The aim of the musical is to show that God is timeless and the same throughout.
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The musical will be performed at St Mary’s Church again and will be directed by Jo Roach. The performances will be on the 3rd, 4th and 5th November starting at 7.30pm each evening. If you wish to book a ticket the price is £6 per person with £18 for a family ticket of 2 adults and up to three children. They can be purchased at St Mary’s Church, The Good News Centre and other venues around Newent. The group are also hoping to stage other popular musicals in the future at different venues around Newent. - by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography Page 43
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Alcohol causes around 10% of the UK’s deaths and diseases and is linked to 60 serious conditions. Yet over 9 million people in England exceed recommended drinking limits. This year, Alcohol Awareness Week (14th-20th November) focuses on ‘Knowing the Risks.’ So what are they - and how much is too much? The Major healTh risks Cancer: Alcohol is a major cause of cancer and increases absorption of carcinogenic chemicals from tobacco. It’s responsible for many oesophagus, bowel, liver and breast cancers, and around a third of throat and mouth cancers. Just one daily drink increases your risk. Brain function and mental health: Long-term misuse can cause memory and reasoning problems and changes mood, personality and the brain’s shape, size and structure – symptoms of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD) or Alcohol-Related Brain Injury (ARBI). It can also cause alcohol-related dementia and early-onset dementia. liver damage: Liver disease deaths are at record levels. The liver processes alcohol, but too much can cause cirrhosis (liver scarring), hepatitis (liver inflammation) and fatty liver
heart and Circulatory system: Just one drink a day raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of hypertension (permanently elevated blood pressure), stroke and heart attack. Diabetes: Alcohol misuse can lead to chronic pancreatitis, while alcohol’s appetite stimulation and calories can cause obesity. Both conditions can lead to diabetes. Pregnancy & Childbirth Problems: Drinking in pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth, and foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in your baby, potentially resulting in stunted growth, facial abnormalities, epilepsy, hearing and ear problems, hormonal disorders, liver damage, kidney and heart defects, a weak immune system and learning and behavioural problems. accident and injury: Even small amounts of alcohol impair coordination, reaction times and decision-making, making driving and machinery operation far riskier. In recognition of this, Scotland has reduced its drinkdrive limit down to just 22mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. reduced Fertility: Regular and/ or heavy drinking can reduce male fertility through impotence and reduced testosterone, libido, sperm quality and sperm quantity. Even light drinking can reduce female fertility. impaired Development: Alcohol can affect the normal development of the brain, liver, bones and hormones in
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adolescents and affects their mental health and judgement, too. If 15-17 year olds drink alcohol, it should be under parental supervision and never more than once a week. Under15s shouldn’t drink at all. how MuCh is Too MuCh? Alcohol Concern says there’s no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption as regards cancer risk and the government, in light of recent evidence, has reduced and renamed its recommended limits. Its new ‘low risk’ limit is a maximum of 14 units a week for men and women, spread over at least three days. A unit is around half a pint of normalstrength lager or a single measure (25ml) of spirits. A small (125ml) glass of averagestrength wine contains around 1.5 units. Remember, too, that some of us process alcohol less efficiently. Women usually have less mass, a higher fat to water ratio and lower levels of the alcohol-processing enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, and our genetic make-up also affects the efficiency of this enzyme. For more information and support: alcohol Concern: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Tel: 0203 8158920 or Drinkline (confidential drink helpline) Tel: 0300 123 1110 Drinkaware: www.drinkaware.co.uk e: contact@drinkaware.co.uk Tel: 020 7766 9900 Don’t Bottle it up: https://dontbottleitup.org.uk e: support@dontbottleitup.org.uk Page 45
Double boost for Newent Lights Festival Newent Lights Festival has received a double boost this year as a result from a generous donation and a competition success.
The event, which takes place this year on Saturday 26th November, will benefit greatly from the monies raised. Following on from the hard work of Councillor Eli Heathfield and ably aided by Councillor Roger Beard, Newent Town Council gained a runner-up prize of £1,000 in the national Blachere Christmas Lights Competition held in Colchester. Furthermore, Councillors Heathfield and Beard also gave a presentation at the Revive & Thrive Annual Conference and Exhibition in Colchester and should be congratulated for all the hard work they put in to secure this for the town. Councillor Heathfield said “I entered the competition on behalf of Newent Town Council
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as I felt the town could do with some help with the Christmas celebrations. I believe this will allow our beautiful market town to look absolutely spectacular and I have already had a number of people expressing a wish to come along to the Christmas lights as well as next year's Onion Fayre.” Mayor of Newent, Councillor Wood, said “The Council is very proud of Councillor Heathfield’s success in this competition, especially as his application was shortlisted alongside some very large Councils.”
Secondly, Edwina Gladwyn from ‘Sweet Memories’ and her staff, raised a total of £1,140 for the Newent Lights Festival by holding fundraising events. This included, amongst others, Bingo at the Circle Club, two raffles and a 'Guess the Number of Balloons in the Car‘ competition. The cheque for the total sum raised was presented to Councillor Karen Draper, leader of the Council’s Christmas Lights Committee, outside the ‘Sweet Memories’ shop in Broad Street Newent. Councillor Draper, Chair of the Christmas Lights Committee, said “The Council is astounded by the amount of money raised by Edwina and her staff and are extremely grateful for all their
Edwina and Staff presenting the cheque to Councillor Karen Draper hard work and for the generous donation received. The Council have used this donation to purchase some new lights for the Christmas tree in the Market Square, which will make a spectacular display." She commented further saying “The money raised in this way by both Eli and Edwina shows how much the people of Newent care about the town and its events, especially the Christmas Lights Festival. This will make a great deal of difference and the effort of those concerned is very much appreciated.” Newent Lights Festival, Parade and Switch-On Event will be taking place around Newent on Saturday 26th November 2016. Further details of this event are available on the Town Council’s website www. newenttowncouncil.gov.uk. - by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography
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Craig's Comment Every year, as the nights move in, the leaves begin to fall, and we begin to find ice on the ground, something else also arrives for many people – flu. While many of us will get it at some point throughout the year, for some it can be a lot more serious. Many “at risk” groups of people therefore qualify for a free flu vaccination to help protect them throughout the winter months when, combined with the cold of the winter, flu can be at its worst for many. Residents classed as “at risk” include children and pregnant women, as well as people aged 65 and over. In addition, people with conditions such as Diabetes, Parkinson’s, and Asthma are also at risk of experiencing more
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Getting down to business in the Lea If you run a business, big or small, then your views matter – and the Lea would love to hear from you. That is because the village is busy putting together a Neighbourhood Development Plan and needs your input. Just four miles outside Ross-onWye, and straddling the A40, the Lea sits close to the Herefordshire/ Gloucestershire border. The NDP's steering committee wants to know what your priorities are. That is the case no matter whether you already run a business in the Lea, are contemplating starting one or thinking of moving your existing activities to Herefordshire's best-located village.
"Is it the availability of land that matters?" asks steering committee chair, Sylvia Nicholls. "Is it the quality of the transport links that is the key?" she continues. "Perhaps it is the broadband speed or the skills of the local workforce. "No matter whether you are self-employed or an SME – Small and Medium-size Enterprise - then we want to know what you would like to see included in our NDP." Put together by local people for local people while at all times respecting county-wide and national policies, an NDP sets out how a community wants to evolve over the coming years. It addresses everything from
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the extent of housing development and where it should go to ways in which businesses, employment provision and local facilities and services should be supported. A statutory document, its contents must be taken into account by, for example, developers who wish to construct more dwellings in the village. "The Lea is open for business," says Sylvia. "And we're open to the views of business people." Businesses that wish to have a say in Lea's NDP should email theleandp@googlemail.com Page 49
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How Much Does It Really Cost To Buy A Home? location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey.
The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected. So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home? Homebuyer SurveyS Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to confirm how much the property is worth. The price of this can start from around £150, but varies according to its value. Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey. Which one you choose will depend on the age and state of repair of the building. Both highlight potential problems and offer an idea of how much it could cost to put them right, but the structural survey goes into much greater detail. The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your Page 50
ConveyanCing and SoliCitor’S FeeS Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to carry out. More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties. These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers: local authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also find out about any issues such as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example. land registry This will confirm who holds the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage. drainage and Water The water company will confirm whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land.
environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an issue. Any risk of flooding is also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency. Commons registration This type of search shows whether third parties have any rights of access over the land under the Commons Registration Act, and if the Act applies to land adjoining the property. Chancel repair A Chancel Repair search lets you know if you would be liable to contribute to the repair of the local parish church. Stamp duty Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold for over £125,000, with rates currently standing at¹: • • • •
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As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion. exCHange depoSit This is a different type of deposit than the one demanded by a mortgage lender. An exchange deposit is paid
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to a conveyancing solicitor, and then passed on to the seller’s solicitor as a show of ‘good faith.’ It reflects your seriousness in going ahead with the purchase, with 10% of the purchase price often being requested.
Although you’ll save some money, the move will take much longer. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work.
eleCtroniC tranSFer Fee When you buy a property and move the money from your bank account to your solicitor’s, they will transfer it electronically to your seller’s solicitor. The fee for this is usually around £40.
Home inSuranCe Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster.
removalS Using a removals firm can seem like a large expense if you don’t have a lot of possessions, and many people choose to hire a van instead. The cost of van hire varies according to where you live and on which day you move.
leaSeHold propertieS If you buy a leasehold property, you own the building but not the land it sits on. You’ll need to pay a ‘ground rent’ each year, which is usually a nominal amount. Buying a flat within a block also attracts maintenance and service charges, which can
increase annually. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on. http://www.which.co.uk/money/ mortgages-and-property/ guides/buying-a-house/thecost-of-buying-a-house/ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/estimate-your-overallbuying-and-moving-costs http://land-data.org.uk/ getdownload.aspx?did=15 ¹ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/everything-you-need-toknow-about-stamp-duty
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At Hartpury Our Pupils Sparkle! At Hartpury we have just launched a whole new approach to learning which is focussing children’s minds on key learning behaviours. The system is the work of Dr Tom Robson, a well renowned educationalist, who has years of experience working with and investigating the way in which children learn. The children recognise the behaviours as ‘Gem Powers’ and try to display them in all aspects of their work. The ‘Gem Powers’ are a great way to explain these learning behaviours to the children but they have their roots in actual neurological science: RUBY POWER: The brain produces chemicals such as serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins whenever you feel happy. This helps reduce stress and makes you feel happier. By supporting one another our children are able to raise the levels of these chemicals and approach work in a relaxed and positive manner.
are stressed. If children are able to become aware of the things that make them stressed; know how to manage these situations and have strategies in place to come through them, less adrenaline is produced and learners that are willing to push the boundaries of discovery and live life on the learning edge are created. DIAMOND POWER: Each time you learn something new a new connection (dendrite) is made in the brain. The more problems you solve for yourself the more dendrites are created. Our children are encouraged to solve their own problems and build their own brain power. The effect within school has been dramatic. Children both young and old have begun to develop a level of independence not seen before; they strive to ignore ‘monster distractions’ and concentrate on the task
in hand; they are beginning to appreciate the power of challenging themselves and learning from their mistakes. As teachers we too have had to make changes in the way that we manage our classrooms and raise our expectations for the children to meet these new demands. The children have even begun to show their ‘Diamond Power’ at home solving little problems like tidying their bedrooms without being asked. Some are displaying ‘Emerald Power’ working harder at the things they find tricky like swimming or homework. All in all the project is establishing confident, independent learners that are willing to challenge themselves, support each other and enjoy learning. - written by Tony Larner, Head teacher
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(but complementary) floorings to create visually distinct zones, or lay one practical flooring throughout. Stone or ceramic tiles, engineered or laminate floorboards, rubber and good quality vinyl are all suitable – simply soften with rugs around your sofas and chairs to create the framework for a separate ‘living’ area. Who doesn’t love the idea of living in a light, bright and airy open-plan space? Katherine Sorrell explains how to get the most out of it. To ensure an open-plan room looks good and functions brilliantly, carefully plan how you’ll use the space – for cooking, eating, entertaining, working, relaxing and so on – then divide it into appropriate areas. These zones can be created with changes of level, but generally it’s through use of flooring, colour and pattern, lighting and the positioning of furniture. Kitchens/halls need splashproof flooring that can be mopped, while sitting areas should feel inviting and comfortable, so use different
Pale colours emphasise open, airy spaces, while darker shades can help make large areas feel cosy. One option in an open-plan room is to use tones of one colour, going from light at one end to darker at the other. In long, thin spaces, painting the end walls in a deeper shade makes them appear closer, thus improving the proportions, while a neutral scheme throughout can have matching accents of a brighter colour – say, a rug in the living area, glasses on the dining table and kitchen accessories – for a smart and interesting look. Conventional furniture may not work as well as expected in an open-plan space, so search for larger-than-average pieces that look good from all angles, not just the front. Avoid placing
the seating around the edges, or spacing it too far apart, and group it so that sofas and chairs are sociable, either facing each other or creating a corner (modular units are good for this). Try to include an island or peninsular unit between the kitchen and the rest of the room. This gives a visual break between the two zones and lets the cook chat with family or guests. Kitchen manufacturers produce products that blend kitchen, dining and living functions, from cabinets that co-ordinate with free-standing storage to media units that incorporate a TV, to help design a space that blends easily from one zone to another. One final point: bear in mind that sound carries and if you’re eating dinner, watching TV or catching up on emails you won’t want to be disturbed by the extractor fan or the dishwasher. If possible, put your washing machine somewhere separate and buy super-quiet appliances. Image - Moments floor and wall tiles, £15.02 per square metre, Tile Mountain: 01782 223822; www.tilemountain.co.uk.
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Local American award winning artist exhibits in Newent Local resident and American award-winning artist Kip Kavallares recently had his work showcased in a highly acclaimed art exhibition in Newent’s Art Gallery at the Shambles. This follows on from an equally successful exhibition at the Guildhall in Gloucester last year.
London born Kip has lived in Newent for more than 20 years and although he studied at the Cheltenham School of Fine Art he freely admits he is
essentially self-taught. He does not hide the fact that he paints part-time but judging by the quality of his current exhibits, it cannot be too long before he will feel the need to become a full time artist. Earlier this year he was invited to submit a number of works for the American Arts Awards and received certificates for two of his paintings. One called ‘Sardines’ is Impressionism in Still Life and the second, ‘From the Shadows’, in the style of Erotic Female (figurative).
wildlife, however, my personal preference is for abstract and expressive works. My exhibition in Newent was entitled “Two Sides” as this represented the two types of work that interest me most. I felt those works in my exhibition showed this very well. I do however still have an interest in all genres as can be seen on my website”. If you missed the exhibition you will still be able to attend his future exhibitions at Gloucester Guildhall and Abergavenny's Chapel Cottage Studios next year. Kip can be contacted via his website at www.kipkavallares-art.co.uk
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What's On in November Newent & District Camera Club Meeting Tuesdays, meet at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start (meeting ends at 10.00pm), Newent Library
1st Nov: 'A guide to long exposure daylight photography' by David Lowe ARPS DPAGB & Dave Yates. For further information please visit www. davidlowepics.com. 8th Nov: Monthly Competition No. 3. Theme: "People at work", judge: Trevor Bell. 15th Nov: Submit print & DPI entries for 'Low light'. 22nd Nov: Three-way Print & DPI battle vs. Beacon and Ross at Newent. Judge: Pete McCloskey FRPS APAGB. 29th Nov: Monthly Competition No. 4. Theme: "Low light", judge: Martin Cooper LRPS. New members welcome, fee of £2. For further information on the Club please visit www.newentdcc.com or email tonycook01@gmail.com. Newent and Area Prayer Focus Wednesday 2nd November, 8.30am, St. Mary's Newent Come along and pray for Newent and the area. 'Timeless' Musical Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th November, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church, Newent, GL18 1AB New interpretation of the musical “Timeless”. Performed by a cast of young and old, experienced and new actors and singers. Dramatic sounds and lighting on a purpose built stage. Tickets £6, family ticket £18 (2 adults and up to
3 children) available from the Church Office, please email office@stmarysnewent.org or ring 01531 821641 to order your tickets. www.newentonline.co.uk Gorsley Chapel Fireworks Friday 4th November, Chapel Bonfire Field The bonfire will be lit at about 6.15pm, fireworks will start at about 7.00pm. Free entry, BBQ and refreshments on sale. Please do NOT bring your own fireworks, including sparklers, to this event. Car parking available. Finishing 8.30 - 9.00pm. Memory Café Friday 4th November, 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. Charity Nearly New Table Top Sale Saturday 5th November, 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Glebe Chapel, Newent, GL18 1BQ To book a table please caall Penny on 07741 413624. Fern Bonfire & Firework Display Saturday 5th November, Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm, fireworks at 7.30pm, event ends at 9.30pm, Speech House Field, Speech House, Coleford, Forest of Dean, GL16 7EL
Organised by The Forest of Dean Lions Club and the Severn Dean Lions Club in aid of local charities.
This is a family event with Danter’s funfair, stalls and amusements. No alcohol to be brought onto the field. Tickets: £6 per person, presecondary school children (under 11) FREE. Gloucester Docks Laser & Firework Display with Gloucester Round Table Saturday 5th November, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2ER
Book early, only limited number of tickets available on the gate. Sparklers not permitted. Admission: Adults £6, Children £4, Family £15. Contact: 01452 396572 or see 'Gloucester Fireworks' on Facebook. Meeting about prayer Tuesday 8th November, 7.30pm, St. Mary's Newent Come along and explore various ways of praying together. Thursday Afternoon Group Thursday 10th November, 2.00pm, St. Mary's Newent Newent History Society Thursday 10th Nov, 7.30pm, Sheppard House, Onslow Road
Speaker: Philip Collins - The History of Punch and Judy. For further details please contact Mr D Pearce on 01531 821398.
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...events cont'd Newent Family History Session Friday 11th November, 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. Winter Bazaar Saturday 12th Nov, 9.30am - 3.00pm, St Katerine's Hall, Ledbury In aid of Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust. Come and purchase crafts and gifts, draw for an excellent Luxury Christmas Hamper, Canal Trust Display and Sales Stand, Homemade Cakes and Refreshments. Offers to help or to request a stand please contact Pat Skeet: 01432 850788. Quiet Morning for Advent and Christmas Saturday 12th November 10.00am - 12.00pm St. Mary's Newent Remembrance Sunday Service Sunday 13th November, 10.00am St Marys Church Newent Healing Service Wednesday 16th November 7.30pm, St. Mary's Newent If you would like to pray for yourself, another person or a situation please come along. Everyone welcome. Flicks in the Sticks ‘A Walk in the Woods’ (cert. 15) Thursday 17th November, 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall The celebrated travel writer Bill Bryson decides to tackle the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail with his old friend Katz. However, the out of shape and somewhat disreputable Katz may not have been the best choice for such a tough challenge! Whether you've read the Page 62
engagingly funny book or not you will find this a highly enjoyable film. The running time of this film is 1 hours 44 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.
Family Charity Prize Bingo Night Friday 25th November, 7.15pm, The Circle Club Newent Prize Bingo Night to raise funds towards a daffodil festival in 2018. Families welcome.
Card Signing for the Persecuted Church Saturday 19th November 10.00am, St. Mary's Newent
Newent Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade Saturday 26th November, from 3.00pm onwards
Kids Community Cinema Saturday 19th November, Doors open at 6.00pm for 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Family film and refreshments. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. For further information please contact Andrea Cox: acox27@btinternet.com Christmas Pudding Evening Saturday 19th Nov, 7.00pm, Newent Community Centre Bring a Wooden Spoon and Mixing Bowl for a social evening with a difference. All ingredients, pudding bowl and refreshments included for £10. Tickets from Gooch SportsChillOut Zone and Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 – mg@gmbhighton.plus.com. By 6th November please. Profit to Newent Youth Services. www.newent-online.co.uk Mothers Union Christmas Party Tuesday 22nd Nov, 2.00pm St. Marys Church Rooms, Newent
Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 26th November, 1.00pm - 7.00pm and Saturday 3rd December, 10.00 - 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.
Newent Choral Society Concert Saturday 26th November, 7.00pm, Newent Community School The Newent Choral Society will be performing - The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins and short pieces by English composers. Usual rehearsal venues Memorial Hall, but URC on the first Tuesday of every month. New members are always welcome, and your first term is free. For further details if required please contact Angela Jones on 01531 820205. Trees by Candlelight Wednesday 30th November, 5.00pm - 7.00pm, 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. Community Carol Service Sunday 4th December, 3.00pm, St Mary's, Newent, GL18 1AB Celebrate the closing of the
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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 Orchestra’s Christmas Concert Saturday 10th December, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall With guest singers, Newent Scottish. Don’t miss this annual extravaganza with its traditional musical festivities, mince pies and carols. For more details visit www.newentorchestra.org.
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 Droop-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.
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, Chill Out Zone, 36 Broad Street, Newent Coffee and tea for 50p, cakes/ biscuits. Free computers and Wi-Fi, pool table, garden. Open to all; run by Newent Initiative Trust.
Coleford Hard Of Hearing Club Meets every 2nd and 4th
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...events cont'd 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 (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 Page 64
information contact: Richard Balding at secretary.newent.rbl @googlemail.com
All Welcome! For more information call Margaret Bullock on 01452 750438.
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.
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.
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. 15th Nov: 'The Holy Land'; speakers: Roger and Margaret Young. 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
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 15th November, 10.30am, Newent Community Centre, Ross Rd Eugene and Margaret Schellenburg -”The Ifakara Project” Tanzania. 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' Fortnightly, 10am - 12noon, Glebe Chapel Free sewing/craft club; held 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. Malswick Art Club Every Wednesday, 10am - 12pm Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE Relax, have fun and experiment with new art techniques in a friendly environment. Suitable for
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all. Pay as you go basis. Please contact Janice 07884 266947.
Newent & District Camera Club Meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start (meetings end at 10.00pm), Newent Library Workshops, talks and competitions. New members welcome. Fee of £2. For further information please see our website www.newentdcc. com or email our Chairman on 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 contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com
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. 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 further information.
Fitness 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
Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thurs 7.30pm - 8.30pm Newent Community Centre
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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 21st November, 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall "Flowers in my Garden"; speaker: Stephen Harley-Sloman. Unusual plants and greeting cards will be on sale. Visitors always welcome: £2 per meeting. For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221.
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...events cont'd 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 10th November: Christmas Arrangements; speaker: Katherine Kear.
Huntley Garden Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm 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 17th November, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall Christmas Social with singer Jon Eselle. New members are very welcome. We meet at the 3rd Thursday of every month at Newent Memorial Hall. For further details please contact Betty on 01531 821399 or email betty@ woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk.
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
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 25th November, 3.00pm - 4.30pm, St Bartholomew’s Community Lounge Relax, listen to and chat about music. £2.00, no need to book. Meetings are monthly. For more information visit: www. newentorchestra.org or contact Ginny James on 01531 821904 or info@newentorchestra.org.
Local Christmas and Fairtrade Market Saturday 5th November, 10.00am 12.00pm, Cliffords Mesne Village Hall Contact 01531 820461 for further information. 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.
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Christmas Market Saturday 26th November, 10.00am 12.00 noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Stalls run by local people selling home produced goods and delicious brunch and refreshments. For details see www.rudford.net or ring 01452 79083.
Newent Classical Brass Meet at Newent Community Centre
Kempley Produce Market Saturday 12th November,
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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 Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays 10.30am - 2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.
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Newent Useful Numbers CHURCHES
St Mary’s Church Glebe Chapel Gorsley Baptist Chapel Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Newent United Reformed Church
01531 821641 01531 820265 01989 720312 01531 821647 01531 828444
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance (Emergency Only) 999 Fire (Emergency Only) 999 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Police (Emergency Only) 999 Police (non-emergency) 101 NHS Direct 111
COUNCIL
Newent Town Council
01531 820638
UTILITIES
Newent Doctors Practice 01531 820689 Day Lewis Pharmacy 01531 820443
Electricty -Power Loss 0800 365 900 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Water Leaks 0800 169 1144 Water Severn Trent 0800 783 4444
HOSPITALS
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Ross on Wye Community Hospital 01989 562100 Tewkesbury Hospital 0300 421 6100 Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222
LIBRARIES
Newent Library
POST OFFICES
Newent Post Office Gorsley Post Office Higham Post Office Hartpury Post Office
TRAVEL
Bus Information Train Information
0845 2305420
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Alcoholics Anonymous Glos Alcoholics Anonymous National Childline Citizens Advice Bureau Crimestoppers Directory Enquiries Drugs Helpline Floodline Parentline Plus RSPCA Samaritans National Missing Persons NHS Direct
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Customers take to the catwalk Customers at Labels Shopping Ross-on-Wye will be taking to the catwalk at the store’s Festive Shopping Evening on Thursday 10th November.
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PORTRAITS
Families, Children, Christenings, Pets, Teen Shoots, etc [No posing in studio - comfort of your home or preferred location]
WEDDINGS
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Festive Shopping Evening at Labels Shopping – Thursday 10th November until 7pm.
“It’s all part of our Festive Shopping Evening.” Said Ailsa Macleod, Labels’ Head of Marketing and Social Media. “Our official launch of all that’s Christmas here at Labels.” “We’ve been planning our fashion show for months and along the way we’ve invited a number of our customers to model clothes for us on our fashion show catwalk.” “Visitors will be able to watch guest artists and crafters at work, book signings with local authors and hair stylist Paula Morgan of Callisto Style, Monmouth will be on hand to demonstrate their services. We’ll be serving Christmas afternoon tea in our Café until 6pm and food tastings in our Farm Shop.” The Festive Shopping Evening at Labels is on Thursday 10th November when the store will be open until 7pm. The fashion show starts at 5pm with a free goodie bag for the first 50 seated guests. Everyone is welcome, entry is free and there’s lots of free parking. Labels Shopping, located just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye, is open 7 days a week. Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.
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This Christmas why not let us do the dinner? Try our Christmas Selection Pack for only £37.95 7 Main Courses with vegetables
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Discover our festive delights delivered straight to your door It’s everyone’s favourite meal of the year, but it’s certainly a lot of work. This year, why not let Wiltshire Farm Foods take care of the cooking while you put your feet up and enjoy the day? We’ve got all the Christmas classics on the menu from Roast Turkey, Chicken, Beef and of course Christmas Pudding. Plus some delicious new meals, including Coq au Vin and Chocolate Orange Ice Cream! It’s your Christmas after all, so let us make it enjoyable and delicious. We’ll deliver your tasty dinner direct to your freezer. When you’re ready to eat, simply pop your meal in the microwave or oven and enjoy. Ask for your FREE brochure today, and order over the phone or online. There’s no better time of year to discover Wiltshire Farm Foods.
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