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Newent's 22nd Onion Fayre Despite a little rain, this year's Onion Fayre went off very well. The start of the Fayre is always the Onion Show, which we understand has now won a prestigious national award, more information to follow. Organiser of the Onion Show, Chris Comer, said: ”I have taken over organising the Show this year and though I have always taken part in years gone by I was amazed at the high standard and quality of the more than 150 entries.” This was echoed by the judges, Martin Strange FNVS and Robert Higham, who added “This Show is always a very good show and still remains a well supported, quality show and it is clear that the standard has risen over the years”. The overall winner of the Best in Show 2017 was Graham Barratt who won the Three Shires Cup. Newent Community School Years 10 and 11 entered some of their onions grown from sets and their judge Mike Davies said: “The school students had clearly worked very hard to produce some beautiful onions making it difficult to judge, which is always a good thing.” This year also saw increased entries for the “Food made with Onions” section of the Onion Show. This year's judge, Pippa Palmer from Newent Community School (who also judged the Vegetable Characters), said: “It was a great turnout this year with some very flavoursome exhibits with the onion theme. It was difficult to find a winner. The onion vegetable characters, in particular, showed some amazing and imaginative talent.”
The opening of the Fayre was preceded by a procession led by the Mayor being transported in a Tuk Tuk with our favourite piper Larry Lindsay and a group of Leonberger dogs towing carts beautifully laden with flowers. The Town Mayor, Mrs June Davies, opened the Fayre accompanied by MP Mark Harper and other dignitaries, and the music commenced on the main stage with The Filthy Casuals, who had won the right to open proceedings in a competition at the “Live @ Newent Lake” event in July. Unfortunately, the headline group and tribute act Who’s Next did not get the chance to perform on the main stage due to the rain but this did not detract from excellent sets by Fayre favourites Roving Crows, the Lydbrook Ukelele Band and Curious Incident. There were three music stages this year. As well as the main stage there was the 2nd stage for local groups to perform on and an additional Acoustic Tent stage in the Food Village which was new this year, so there was even more to enjoy, with the weather only forcing the cancellation of the final groups. The extended Fun Dog Show, run by Forest of Dean Rescue, the new ’Funion’ Children's Zone down by the lake and the Fun Fair meant there was even more for the younger visitors to enjoy and do than before. The highlight of the Fayre, the 'Onion Eating Contest’, took place as usual on the main stage. This year more men than usual entered and the contest was even graced with the entry of the
Onion Eating Champions 2017 Alex Navari and Leanne Wright celebrating with Onion Ed.
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Onion Show Chairman who said that after having helped to put together so many Fayres in the past he felt that it was time for him to have a go. The men's winner, Alex Navari, did an exceptionally quick time leaving everyone, including the Fayre Chairman, in his wake. The women's winner, Leanne Wright, won again and it seems hard to find anyone to match her time. Yet again this year’s Food Village proved very popular with even more stalls filled with sweets, wines, ice creams, cakes, food from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain and much more, than before. This year's addition of the Food Village Acoustic Tent made this area particularly busy throughout the day. Onion Ed commented on behalf of the Committee: “With a record number of stalls this year and all the additions such as the Acoustic Stage, a bigger Dog Show, the new Funion Zone, a larger Food Village and others, it all went very well indeed, despite the rain!” - Written by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography Centre Top: Town Mayor and dignitaries opening the show Bottom: Members of the public admiring the exhibits at the award-winning Onion Show Onions Galore under the Market House 800 years after the first Fayre
Graham Barratt with his prize cup and his rather large prize-winning onion
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Gardeners In Glass Houses by Pippa Greenwood
A greenhouse is a purchase you won’t regret, literally transforming your gardening activities and opening up a whole new range of possibilities - but what should you consider? A greenhouse needs to be sited well away from large trees, to prevent shady conditions within, as well as falling branches or other tree debris damaging the glass and clogging the guttering. If you are going to want to install any electrical equipment, bear in mind that the further the greenhouse is from the existing supply, the more expensive it will be to install underground armoured cable. Choose the largest greenhouse your space and budget allows, as many gardeners end up wishing for something larger. But any greenhouse is better than none, so if 4ft x 4ft is the only option, then still go for it! Most greenhouses have a frame made from wood or metal (typically aluminium). Many prefer the look of wood, but it will need regular maintenance unless it is western red cedar. Whichever you choose, make sure it is sturdily constructed, especially if you live in a windprone area. Plenty of ventilation helps reduce the temperature, particularly in the height of summer, preventing damage
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to plants or even their death. It also improves air circulation, so reducing problems with plant diseases. Consider roof vents, which aid air circulation and efficient loss of excess heat. Make sure that greenhouse doorway is wide enough for easy access - ideally wide enough to push a wheelbarrow through, as this makes jobs such as changing the soil or bringing in compost easier. A greenhouse should be erected on a solid base - perhaps paving slabs, concrete or bricks - or on a skirt or surround of paving or concrete. A solid path up the centre is practical and can be combined with an open bed up one or both sides. A bed has the advantage that it can be filled with quality soil and planted directly, making maintenance of crops like tomatoes straightforward. A solid base means greenhouse crops must be grown in containers. I recommend greenhouse staging, usually made from slatted wood or metal, as a perfect place to stand seed trays, pots and propagators. Most greenhouses are fitted with horticultural grade glass, but this can be replaced with safety glass or reinforced glass if the garden is used by children. Plastic, polythene or corrugated plastic ‘glazing’
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New Police Community Support Officer Hello Newent Residents, My name is Joshua Griffiths and I am the new Police Community Support Officer for the community of Newent. I have been in the police force for 9 ½ years starting my career at Dursley Police Station. Since joining the police a certain phrase has always stuck with me during my career: ‘The Police are the public and the public are the police’. This is because it was obvious that a respected and co-operative relationship between the public
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Onion Ed's Blog Hello, everyone! It’s Onion Ed again reporting on the success of the 22nd Newent Onion Fayre. Phew, what a day! Thanks to all of you wonderful people for coming out and making it such a great day, despite the rain. This year’s Fayre was bigger and better than ever and it is still the best party of the summer! The number of stalls was up and so was the footfall, despite the weather. I had been very busy before the day of the Fayre alongside all those who worked so hard to bring it to you but now we can all sit down and enjoy a well-earned rest. I must also say thank you to all those who once again gave up their spare to make the Fayre happen. It is purely voluntary and takes all year to get into place. Within a few weeks the team will have started preparing for next year already. And thank you also to all those people and children who had their photo taken with me. This is one of the best parts of the day. I’m beginning to think I may be famous now.
I could not resist showing you the person responsible for the Onion Eating Competition. This is David Blick. He was there when the Fayre David Blick with his onions was restarted 22 years ago and has been with it ever since. He is currently responsible for peeling ALL of the onions used in the competition, which number around the 40 mark. It’s enough to make you cry! This year I was surprised to see our Chairman, Andy Offord, having a go at the Onion Eating Competition. I thought he did rather Onion Fayre Chairman well though Andy Offord having a go!
Poetry in Newent The latest poetry event, entitled ‘Poetry and Food’, has taken place at The George in Newent, further showcasing the amazing local talent for serious and comic poetry. It was hosted by the now published local poet Samantha Pearse and included new works from Sam, a special guest and local poets who took part in the ever popular 'open mic’ spot. Sam tried out some new works amongst which was a very well worked sonnet entitled ‘Playing Chess’ and a short story Flash Fiction called ‘The Invited’. However, the most entertaining one was the ‘New Alphabetical Barbie’ which listed the new Barbie dolls they missed, all of which went down very well with the audience. Sam was backed up by local poet Chris Barber who is yet again back by popular demand. Chris also delivered
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some of his new poems like the poignant ‘Long Term Relationship' and 'The Bottle', however, the best one was ‘Get me out Poetry Organiser Sam Pearse of Here’, a very humorous parody of the TV show Love Island. Interspersed with this was one of the ‘open mic’ poetry readers called Chris Hilledge. Chris regularly attends these events and on this occasion chose to recite part of Wilfred Owen’s poignant poem ‘Dulce et Decorum est Pro Patria Mori’, about the horrors of WW1. It was very moving, especially as we are currently remembering Passchendaele.
I doubt he will repeat it next year. It takes a lot to do this and it is great to see so many people joining in the fun and having a go.
Some of the wonderful children’s exhibits
I love to see all the onions, however, my favourite bit are the children's exhibitions at the Onion Show in the Memorial Hall. You can see from the picture how much work and imagination went into the entries and it’s so nice to see so many children involved. They were so good that I think they should all have received a prize. I am off to ‘hibernate' for a short while but I will be back soon so "hang on to your onions.” - Onion Ed
The ‘open mic’ session also included Barbara Brimble, yet again a local poet. She presented a number of poems, the best of which were her hilarious ‘Spicing up the Marriage (with Olbas Oil) and ‘The Hospital Bed’. To finish, the guest poet Alison Absolute took to the stage fresh from winning the Cheltenham Literary Festival Poetry Slam. She regaled the audience with Haiku poems, Dylan Thomas’ villanelle style poetry, the true to life 'Office Christmas Party’ and the wonderfully observed ‘Pensions – the calculation of final pension income to be derived from annuity’. The real truth about pensions! Alison said: ”I am amazed by the works here tonight. The whole evening was absolutely wonderful!" All the poets kept the audience totally enthralled throughout the evening and all left looking forward to the next one. - Written by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography
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Newent Town Council’s Newsletter A Message from the Mayor Cllr June Davies August was a much quieter month for civic engagements but the highlight was being asked to officially open Tibberton Show, one I have frequented for many years as a visitor, exhibitor, judge and now Mayor. It still has the feeling of a typical village show and the weather was very kind this year. More of September's activities in the next edition. Regarding the proposed closure of Barclays Bank in Newent (also see item below), I had the opportunity to speak personally with Mark Harper MP, and with letters being sent to him, he is fully aware of the local feeling. Although by the time you read this he will have been in post for over a month, I would like to welcome our new Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), Josh Griffiths, to the town. It is his intention to work with the Council and local residents to gain a good rapport with all. Together with my colleagues on the Council, I look forward to working with Josh.
District meets Town - New Cabinet Members come to Newent Councillors met a delegation of cabinet members from the District Council for a walkabout on Saturday 5th August. Our councillors stressed the impact of the closure of Barclays Bank, which had been announced a few days earlier, and talked about measures that might be taken to keep the town viable. The District Council’s new cabinet said: "We intend to be a visible cabinet and
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visible council. The cabinet members have visited the four market towns in the Forest of Dean to chat to residents and local business owners and their staff to find out what people need to make their daily lives better. This information will help to direct our work over the forthcoming months.”
Town Clerk - CiLCA Award Our Town Clerk, Katherine Noble, has recently been awarded the Certificate in Local Government Administration. She has worked very hard to achieve this award in a short time scale. The Town Council would like to warmly congratulate Katherine on managing to study for the award while continuing with a busy schedule of daily administrative duties as Town Clerk.
Barclays Bank Closure The Town Council is voicing strong concerns about the closure of the last bank in Newent both to the local MP and to the bank itself. A ‘Task Force’ of four councillors has been set up to find ways of making the views of local residents heard and to highlight the impact of this closure on local residents and businesses. Please contact any of them through the Town Clerk for more information.
Refurbishment of Changing Rooms The Town Council is delighted to announce that substantial refurbishment works have been completed at its Changing Rooms at the Recreation Ground in Watery Lane. These include new flooring throughout, new ceilings, a portable ramp for the disabled, and a replacement ventilation
system, fitted by a local firm.
The Listening Post If you would like to talk to us, two Town Councillors are always available at The Listening Post at 7.00pm, half an hour before Council Meetings, at the Market House.
FURTHER INFORMATION Information about the Council, its activities, contact details for councillors, agendas and decisions can be found on the website at www.newenttowncouncil.gov.uk. Readers with questions, suggestions or complaints can also telephone the Clerk on 01531 820638 or email townclerk@newenttowncouncil.gov. uk. Our office address is: 1st Floor, Newent Community Centre, Ross Road, GL18 1BD and we are open to the public from Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2.00pm 4.00pm.
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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre GCSE Results 2017
Left to right: Harry Senior, Matthew Hale & Jordan James
Left to right: Jack Bliss, Hannah Wilde, Abbie Williams, Caitlin Nolan, Abbie Gwilliam, Megan Johnson and Lucy Buckley
Following on from our superb Post 16 results, which saw a 5% point rise on our results from last year, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is celebrating fantastic GCSE results which show continued success in our high performing school. This is a testament to the hard work by staff and students and these positive results will facilitate great life chances for so many. Students in this year group are the first to have undertaken reformed GCSE courses in English and Mathematics, which are graded on a new numerical 1-9 grading system. We are exceptionally proud of the students for performing well in these new more challenging GCSEs. Over a quarter of our students achieved the top grades of 9-7 in at least one of their English qualifications. In total, 22 grade 9s were awarded to students across the year group. This is an exceptional achievement since the new grade 9 recognises the very highest performing students from across the country. Within this global success, there have been many individual performances worthy of special mention. Many students have made extraordinary progress since joining Newent Community School and have achieved the remarkable outcomes listed below: Jordan James achieved 3 Grade 9s, 5A*s and 1 A Elisabeth James achieved 3 Grade 9s, 1A* and 5 As Caitlin Nolan achieved 2 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 5 A*s and 1 A Harry Senior achieved 2 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 5 A*s and 1 A Abbie Williams achieved 2 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 7, 3 A*s and 2 As Other highlights include 72% of students achieving grades 4+ (A*-C) in GCSE English and 70% achieving grades 4+ (A*-C) in Maths. 63.19% of students achieved 5+ A*-C grades with 58.9% of students achieving 5+ A*-C including English and mathematics. Over 16% of all grades achieved were either a grade 9-7 or A*-A. We are proud of all our students, many having made
excellent progress from their KS2 starting points. Superb results were achieved by many students in the traditional, academic subjects that make up the English Baccalaureate as well as in our vibrant practical, creative and performing arts departments. The overwhelming majority achieved the grades they required to take the next step in their lives, whether that be studying A levels with us at Newent, attending college, taking up an Apprenticeship or entering the world of work. We are committed to ensuring that all students achieve their full potential demonstrating high standards in all aspects of their school life from effort, work rate and ethos to conduct, behaviour and good manners. We strive to develop confident, informed and caring young adults who have self-belief and participate in their local, national and international communities; the school provides a wealth of opportunities for students to achieve these aims. Principal, Alan Johnson, said: “Our values as an inclusive community school where there are no limits on what can be achieved are reflected in these fantastic examination results. We are absolutely delighted with our GCSE results and are all immensely proud of our students’ achievements. The hard work of our students and teachers has been rewarded and these stunning results that will enable our students to move on to their A-level courses at our sixth form with confidence and pride in their ability and potential. I would like to thank all our wonderful staff for their hard work and dedication and also thank our parents and carers for their ongoing support for our school.” We are looking forward to welcoming our new Sixth Form students who are set to benefit from our exciting new Sixth Form building. Last but not least we are pleased to announce the dates of our open days for prospective new Year 7 students. These will take place on Tuesday 3rd October and Thursday 5th October (10.00am to midday) with our Open Evening on Thursday 5th October (6.00pm to 8.30pm). However, if you wish to visit the school please don’t wait, make an early appointment to see this fantastic school in action today. For further information telephone 01531 820550, email admin@newent.gloucs.sch.uk or visit www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk
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come a more active part of that support network by becoming a Community Dementia Link DL) – the training will be conducted by the Community Dementia Lead Officer who is also my pervisor. We can then work together to establish and respond to gaps in local services and ovisions, and with the CDLs working andwould supporting people within these neighbourhoods we can IsWhile Dementia something you like to know the popularity has fully set, add chopped up pieces courage more people to develop their own solutions. of Halloween is of dark chocolate or raisin to create
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Simply prepare regarding this, please do not hesitate to ignore come more dementia-friendly, the quality of lifethe fordoor, those affected, and thus a punnet of strawberries, put a improving remember to contact me on email: sarah. so resilient you may want to see if you or cocktail stickstronger, in the wider end of theand more coming much inclusive communities. davies@fdean.gov.uk or telephone: a friend could spend the evening strawberry and then dip in melted 07914 538616. with them so they're not alone. white chocolate. Before the chocolate
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Example of some of the pebbles like and it seems to be limited only by one's imagination." Anyone can join in and join the group, all are welcome, so why not have a go? - Written by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography
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Well We All Knew That Didn’t We? (But it’s Worth Confirming it in an Official Survey) Apologies in advance to any white-van men reading this, especially if you are one of the 3% of the careful ones: in a TomTom survey of 1,000 UK consumers, 97% of the respondents put whitevan man bottom of the list of the safest and most careful road users. The rest of us shouldn’t nod with an “I told you so” smugness either. Drivers of what the survey describes as “high performance” cars (read three popular highend German marques) only scored 1% higher, followed by taxi and truck drivers on a joint 8%. Personally, why, with such a low score on driving skill, any of us get in a taxi is beyond me.
Using an analogy, if you want any job done well, you get the professionals in. They have the tools, training, skills and experience to produce good work. So you’d think a “professional” driver, such as one behind the wheel of a taxi would have the same? From the results of the survey it seems not. On the flip side, if you drive a small car you came out tops on the safety and courtesy scores with a 27% rating. Saloon car drivers were only marginally less safe and rude, coming in at 23%. This slap on the back isn’t confined to the size of vehicle you drive either, as next were bus drivers at 17%. So, in any future survey, if you want to score highly for your driving skill and politeness, it seems you should steer clear of driving a white German-built taxi van and opt for a small saloontype bus instead. Safe and polite motoring!
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ROTARY MEETINGS Club meetings are held at the picturesque Three Choirs Vineyard Restaurant most Tuesday evenings. We meet at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm dinner, please see our website for current details. You are most welcome to join us at any of our Club meetings, please contact our Secretary. ONION FAYRE Despite the odd heavy downpour, the community came out in force to
support the Onion Fayre this year. Our Rotary Club operated another charity skittle alley, and thanks to the enthusiasm and kindness of those who visited our stall, we were able to raise £181, the nett amount of which will go to our charity funding, which supports many charities such as Sheppard House, the Air Ambulance and charities that help people affected by Prostate Cancer, Polio, Meningitis and more. Thanks once more for your generous support! NEWENT IN BLOOM COMPETITION
Rotarian Mike Cook at our charity skittle alley at the Onion Fayre.
The tallest man in Newent visiting our Rotary skittle alley!
The Rotary Club was delighted to receive a silver award for our flower bed at the corner of Broad Street and Watery Lane. Congratulations to all those individuals and other organisations who worked so hard throughout the year to ensure the town looks colourful and bright, and thank you also to the Newent in Bloom team for their efforts. MONTHLY GOLF MEDAL Whilst being a Rotarian is about serving the community, fundraising for well deserving charities, etc. it is also about enjoying ourselves!
Our regular golf days are a good example. Members recently played the Forest of Dean Golf Club course at Bells, Coleford, with members having a most enjoyable day on a quality course, followed by dinner. NEWENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL The Club continues to work closely with the school and was pleased to provide facilitators for the September year 11 student ‘Money’ session. In addition, we remind students that the Club has its Young Musician competition next month, followed by our Photographic, Christmas Cake Making, and Public Speaking competitions in December. NEWENT ROTARY 40TH ANNIVERSARY Final reminder that on Saturday 25th November 2017, the Newent Club celebrates its 40th anniversary with a black tie dinner dance at Penyard House, Weston under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, starting at 6.45pm. Tickets are £37 each. Former Rotarians and friends of the Club are welcome to join us. Please contact our Rotary President Richard Brown on 01452 790450 or 07774 938 648, or email richardpkbrown@gmail.com. ROTARY MEMBERSHIP
Rotary members enjoying a rest at our monthly Golf medal.
Your mission, should you choose to accept! When it was formed, less than three years ago, Newent Daffodil Lodge was tasked to make its mark in the northwest extremity of the Province. The members have risen to the challenge and hardly a month goes by without brethren making some positive contribution to the community in which they meet.
If you would like further information or would be interested in joining us, then please contact our Secretary on 01452 413442 or email rochehighnam@btinternet.com.
fete, held in superb weather and enjoyed by pupils, parents and teachers alike.
“The Lodge expects to help other local charities in the coming year and is also starting Living up to its tasking to receive healthy applications WM, Paul Hill, was particularly busy in his year in office from potential and is seen here handing over a £200 cheque to Pickle new members,” said Paul. “We’ll be supporting the local Frogs, the fundraising committee at Glebe & Picklenash community well into the future,” added Rowland Rogers Primary Schools. It was received by Committee Chair, from Cirencester, as he prepared to take on the mantle Elaine Pratley, at the end-of-term school BBQ and of Worshipful Master for 2017-18. Page 23 Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.
Hartpury C of E Primary School – Exciting New Year It is wonderful to be writing to you at the start of this new academic year at Hartpury C of E Primary School. I hope you have all had a wonderful summer. It is with great pride and pleasure that I begin my post as the new Headteacher at Hartpury. It is a fantastic school with passionate and committed staff, teaching children who are eager to learn and love to be challenged in everything they do. We are committed to offering all our children an inclusive education that will cater for every child’s individual need. Our children have once again achieved very good results in their end of year SAT’s tests and we continue to go from strength to strength in the progress our children make. However, it is not just academic success that is important to us here at Hartpury. We are committed to developing the whole child and this means having a broad and balanced curriculum that incorporates a variety
of hands on experiences and a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. Our new cookery room development will be built very soon and our Forest School education will continue to be expanded. With music, art and sport also playing a key role in all our children’s daily education, the coming year looks to be a hugely exciting one. All of the above will always be taught to the children with our Christian Ethos at its heart and our Christian values embedded within it. DATES OF NOTE Wednesday 18th October 9.15am - 11.45am: Open Morning at Hartpury School. If you are thinking
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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas mark 4. Butter and line the bases of 6 x 175ml metal pudding basins with circles of baking parchment. Place a slice of clementine or satsuma in the base of each basin and press 2-3 slices around the sides. 2. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and cocoa powder and fold into the creamed mixture with the orange juice and zest. 3. Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated, buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water from a kettle to reach halfway up the sides of the basins. 4. Bake for 1 hour, until the puddings have risen and are firm to the touch, and a skewer inserted through the foil of one of the puddings comes out clean. Turn out and serve with custard or cream.
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Father Aidan retires after 22 years The parish of Newent’s Our Lady of Lourdes and St Michael’s Catholic Church said goodbye to parish priest Father Aidan after 22 years of service with a special mass and an afterservice goodbye party.
Chelsea Show Garden Designer and also a member of the congregation Julian Dowle added, “ We have enjoyed his leadership for 22 years now and it is with great sadness that we have to let him go. As a chaplain in the Gloucestershire Youth Service, he was hugely influential and a steady, authoritative spiritual pastor loved by all and we shall miss him greatly.” The Rev Pat Phillips, from St Mary’ Church, said “I have very good memories of the Salesians in Newent and Father Aidan in particular. I have known him for many years. His welcome at church and participation in ecumenical events over the years is much appreciated. We shall all miss him and I thank God for him as this new chapter in his life begins.” The Salesians, officially The Society of St Francis de Sales, is a Roman Catholic religious institute originally founded in the nineteenth century by priest St John Bosco to help poor children during the industrial revolution. It continues today with a dedication to young people and a mission to youth.
Father Aidan was also a member of the Salesians and his retirement marks the departure of the Salesian Fathers from this Diocese after 80 years. One of the many tributes Father Aidan given for Father Aidan was by Jeanette Teasing, “I recall memories of his gentle humour and of his humble caring ways and I especially remember his homilies, his teaching and the fact that he never needed to use notes!” In a dedication to Father Aidan, the Rt Reverend Bishop Declan Lang said, “I am forever grateful for Father Aidan’s presence in Newent, Blaisdon and the Diocese and for his tremendous dedication to his priestly ministry. Father Aidan was a dedicated Silesian as well and I would also like to thank the work of the Salesians over the years. I am sorry that they are not able to remain in the parish of Lourdes but I am forever grateful for their contribution and especially that of Father Aidan.” Mary Francis, a member of his congregation said, “Father Aidan lived by the doctrine ‘it’s all about love’ and thanks to his wonderful pastoral leadership we are now moving forward, prepared to face the future as a parish equipped to grow and flourish. We shall all miss him.”
Born in Ireland, Father Aidan moved to Malta where he continued his ministry before coming to Blaisdon. Father Aidan previously spent 25 years of his life at the Blaisdon School for Emotionally Disturbed Boys. In addition to his religious duties, he organised diverse outdoor activities such as archery, caving, canoeing, weightlifting and judo. Father Aidan said, “I am Father Aiden cutting his cake very sad to be leaving, which says “One more step as Newent has such a along the world I go.” good relationship with all the denominations. I have had such a marvellous time here and I wish everyone well for the future.” - Written by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography
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Many of us yearn for the luxury of a dressing room, a dedicated place in which to store clothes, leaving the bedroom as a comfortable, tranquil place, uncluttered by bulky wardrobes and chests of drawers. When space allows, this could be an immensely useful, functional space, with clothes storage, a dressing table, seating and plenty of mirrors. When space is restricted, it may be more efficient to turn a small room, part of a landing or one end of a bathroom or the master bedroom into a dressing area packed with carefully designed storage. How big should a dressing room be? It’s best to measure everything that you’re planning to put in the room, then draw up
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Auction Anecdote Smiths Auction sale on the 1st of September was full of ‘Eastern Promise’ since it included a special section for Oriental items which is a very buoyant area of the market at the moment. Top price of the section was a wood block print of a nude by Japanese artist Shiko Manukata which sold for £1,950 to an online buyer in Japan. Other notable items in the sale included a very fine aquamarine, pink sapphire and diamond set necklace which made £3,500 to a London jewellery dealer in South Moulton Street. However, since the sale included a fantastic array of interesting items which sold like ‘hot cakes’ at the start of the dependably busy autumn season I thought I would concentrate my article on two of the smaller but more quirky results from the sale. Top of the list for my favourite items was a very cute but very tatty teddy bear made by the famous German manufacturer Steiff. Although the teddy appeared to have been ‘much loved’ he still had his distinctive signature button on his ear which immediately adds value for potential collectors. However, this bear came with an additional plus point which was an original photograph circa 1905 of a small child holding the teddy. Interesting although the child is wearing a dress, it is, in fact, a little boy since it was surprisingly common to put very young boys in dresses at that time! The bear sold to a local collector who bid online for £460. The second item I thought it would be interesting to talk about is a tinder lighter which was made in the early 18th century as a sophisticated way to light fires and candles using the technology of a flintlock pistol. The previous or cheaper method of making fire was using a tinder box containing a steel ring and flint which were struck together to make a spark to light the tinder. Using a tinder lighter with a pistol mechanism made the whole process of lighting the tinder with a spark much easier and quicker and they were in common use by the middle and upper classes during most of the 18th century.The example at Smiths was signed by an unknown London maker and sold for £310 to another online collector from Essex. Smiths October Antiques and Collectables Sale includes special sections for stamps and postcards whilst the November sale has a special silver and jewellery section just in time for Christmas shoppers! Please telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk for further details. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
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Community Connector News Hello all,
Ever wonder where the smiley emoji came from? Well, the first Friday in the month of October every year is World Smile Day! Harvey Ball is known to have created the smiley face in 1963. The world’s first World Smile Day was held in the year 1999 and has been held annually since. After Harvey died in 2001, the “Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation” was created to honour his name and memory. The slogan of the Smile Foundation is “improving this world, one smile at a time”. The Foundation, which continues to be the official sponsor of the day, promotes the message “Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile.” October also brings colder autumnal evenings and the traditions of Halloween and Bonfire Night. Halloween can be enjoyable if you look forward to giving the local children a “treat”, but for others, the “trick or treaters” can be very scary to deal with leaving some of us fearing the evenings surrounding Halloween. Unless you live in an isolated area the likelihood is that you will have some children or teenagers knocking on
your door. This can be very annoying, but it is worth remembering that a lot of these children are friendly, and simply out having fun. If you want to stay away from the activities pop a simple sign in your window, it doesn't have to be posh, but could just read “no trick or treaters, please... Happy Halloween”. Or, if you wanted you could leave a basket of “treats” outside your front door so that children can help themselves without disturbing you. In the main, if you are not displaying a pumpkin, or if your curtains are closed, etc. trick or treaters will bypass your house and move on to the next one. If, of course, you would like to answer the door, don't forget to still be cautious, use your spyhole if you have one, and put on your door chain. Remember to keep your pets in and reassure them. Close the curtains and turn on some music or the TV to mask the sounds. Don't forget the loud bangs and screeches can frighten you as well as the animals, so be prepared.
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Labels’ colleagues take to the catwalk Colleagues from Labels Shopping Ross-on-Wye will be taking to the catwalk at the store’s charity Ladies Evening on Friday 13th October. “We’ve organised several very successful and well supported events like this over the last 12 months,” said Ailsa Macleod, Labels’ Marketing Director. “But the huge demand for tickets has forced us to find a far bigger venue – the prestigious Penyard House at Weston-under-Penyard.” “Our guests will receive a glass of Prosecco on arrival, enjoy a
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Christmas Lights Festival to feature camels This year’s Christmas Lights Festival will take place on Saturday the 25th of November. To celebrate the occasion and to add to the festive spirit, the festival will feature three camels ridden by Three Kings in the procession. Sweet Memories and Newent Town Council are currently running a raffle containing three prizes in order to find the Three Kings (who must be over 18 and under 14 stone/88 kilograms to take part). The three winners will dress up as the Kings and ride the camels at the head of the procession so if you fancy a ride on a camel and meet the criteria, why not give it a go? Tickets (£1 each) are available now and can be obtained from Sweet Memories in Broad Street, Newent, all the way up to the date of the draw on 18th November. The camels and Three Kings will be on display outside Sweet Memories after the procession and you will be able to have a picture taken with them.
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We would like to welcome all our new Reception children into the school and we are sure that you will have an enjoyable and rewarding time with us here at Pauntley. Last month, we held a Poetry Day, and had a great day working on Edward Lear’s nonsense poem “The Owl and the Pussycat”. Masks and penholders were made, postcards were written and everyone had the chance to practice their very best handwriting! Parents were very impressed at the Friday sharing assembly, to see that all the children in the school were absolutely word perfect in reciting the whole poem. On 8th September the whole school went on the annual Blackberry Walk in the beautiful countryside around the school. Lots of blackberries were picked and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the morning, with some of the blackberries being eaten at lunchtime, and some made into a delicious flan the next day. We have spaces available at our school in selected years, and there will be a warm welcome for everyone who would like to come along and have a look round; please call the school office for more information. Tel.: 01531 820053 Email: admin@pauntley.gloucs.sch.uk Website: www.pauntleyschool.com Page 44
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October 10.00am 12 noon, Pauntley Village Hall For more information, email pauntleypc@gmail.com.
Highnam Court Open Gardens Sunday 1st October, 11.00am 5.00pm, Highnam Court, Gloucester, GL2 8DP Come and see the 40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding the magnificent Grade 1 house (this is not open), set out by artist Thomas Gambier Parry. You can look forward to exciting ornamental lakes, shrubberies, woodland areas and listed Pulhamite water gardens with grottos and fernery. There is also an extensive 1-acre rose garden. Admission: £5.00 for adults; children free. Light refreshments available in the Orangery. Newent School Open Days Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre, Watery Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1QF For more information visit www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk.
Thursday Afternoon Club Thursday 12th October, 2.00pm, St. Mary’s Church Newent Entertainment, speaker and tea and cakes.
“Sing a new song” Wednesday 4th October, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Learn some new songs and hymns and praise god at the same time. Craft Workshops at Labels Shopping Thursday 5th, 10.00am - mid-day, Labels Outlet Shopping, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye Fabric necklace and bracelet with Emma of Ruby Florence Designs. £15 to include all materials. Please register your interest at our welcome desk or by phoning 01989 769000. For more information and the latest news and updates on the workshops please visit www.labelsshopping.co.uk/events.
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Messy Church Saturday 7th October, 10.30am 12.30pm, St Mary's Church Free family activities for all ages – crafts, celebrations and food. Acer Open Week Daily from Monday 9th - Saturday 14th October, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Peter Dowle/Howle Hill Nursery, Waters Edge, Howle Hill, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SP Celebrating the spectacular autumn colour of our Japanese Maples. Complimentary refreshments. For more information, call 01989 567726.
Newent Area Prayer Focus Wednesday 4th October, 8.30am, St Mary's Church Rooms, Newent Come along and pray for everyone in the Newent area with people of all churches.
Newent School Open Evening Thursday 5th October, 6.00pm 8.30pm, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre, Watery Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1QF For more information visit www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk.
Memory Café Friday 6th October, 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.
Newent Local History Society Thursday 12th October, 7.30pm Sheppard House, Newent Highnam Court through the ages by Dr Roger Head. For more information visit www.newenthistorysociety.org.uk or email newenthistory@gmail.com. Circus Berzercus – A mismatch made in Devon at the Oxenhall Fringe Friday 13th October, Doors open at 6.30pm, 7.00pm start, Oxenhall Parish Hall, GL18 1RN A show for all the family in association with Air in G event promoters. ‘Britain’s got Talent’-star Phil Blackmore teams up with Covent Garden Jester of the Year Rupert Elford to present a hilarious and highly skilled circus show for all the family with the Great Phil-dini champion juggler and his hapless stage hand Horace. Ticket price: £12.50 includes light refreshments. Box Office: Call Tricia Brooks on
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01531 820998 or 07933 396541. Labels’ Ladies Evening Friday 13th October, 7.30pm, Penyard House, Weston Under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7YH
Colleagues from Labels Shopping Ross-on-Wye will be taking to the catwalk at the store’s charity Ladies Evening in October. Guests will receive a glass of Prosecco on arrival, enjoy a presentation by a House of Colour image consultant and be able to talk to professional make-up artists, before they take their seats to see a spectacular fashion show. Free goodie bag for all guests. Tickets are only £5 and can be obtained from the welcome desk on the ground floor at Labels or by calling 01989 769000. Proceeds are in aid of Breast Cancer Haven in Hereford. 'Wolves are coming for you' Friday 13th October, 7.30pm, Cliffords Mesne Village Hall Pentabus Theatre Company and the Everyman Theatre Cheltenham present 'Wolves are coming for you' by Joel Horwood. This new play explores how much wildlife we can handle. Someone has seen a wolf; join the audience on an imaginative journey as community spirit overcomes fear. Tickets £10 (under 18s £5); available from Gareth on 01531 821654 or Marian on 01531 821542. Film Evening: ‘Their Finest' (12A) Saturday 14th October, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, Pauntley Village Hall The year is 1940, London. With the nation bowed down by war, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home. Realising their films could use "a woman's touch," the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue. Although her artist husband looks down on her job, Catrin's natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical, witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin). Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based
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...events cont'd on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain, former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colourful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation. Tickets: £5.50 to include tea/coffee and cake. Bring your own wine/beer. Raffle. Advance booking please by contacting Lesley Harding on 01531 822315/07549 539307 or email pauntleypc@gmail.com. Newcomers Teas Sunday 15th Oct, St Mary's Church If you are new to St. Mary's Church please come along and get to know others over tea, coffee and cake. Meeting about Prayer Tuesday 17th October, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Learn about different ways to pray and share experiences with one another. Friendly Tutors Classes Starting from 18th October, Newent Local English, History and Business Studies classes. One-to-one tuition, exam retakes (all levels) and group tutorials (during school vacations). Classes available during the day, in the evenings, on weekends and during school holidays. Very experienced, qualified tutors. Come for a FREE 30-minute trial lesson. For more information or to book a place, please call 01531 821770 or email mflet31817@aol.com.
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Hartpury C of E Primary School Open Morning Wednesday 18th October, 9.15am - 11.45am, Hartpury C of E Primary School, Over Old Road, Hartpury, Gloucester, GL19 3BJ Open Morning at Hartpury School. If you are thinking of applying for your child to join us here at Hartpury, please feel free to come along and have a look around the school. For more information on the school visit www. hartpury.org.uk or call 01452 700446. Craft Workshops at Labels Shopping Thursday 19th, 10.00am - mid-day, Labels Outlet Shopping, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye Lanterns with Emma of Ruby Florence Designs. £15 to include all materials. Please register your interest at our Page 48
welcome desk or by phoning 01989 769000. For more information and the latest news and updates on the workshops please visit www. labelsshopping.co.uk/events. Flicks in the sticks: ‘Their Finest’ (cert. 12A) Thursday 19th October, 7.30pm,Gorsley Village Hall In 1940 London, with the nation bowed down by war, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home. Realizing their films could use "a woman's touch," the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter. Catrin's natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical, witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin). Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain, former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colourful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation. The running time of this film is just under 2 hours, so there will not be an 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 Tony Beckwith (01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@gmail. com). As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided). The doors will be open from 7.00 for those that would like to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat before the film. Community Cinema Saturday 21st October, Doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start, Newent Community Centre, Ross Road Family film & refreshments. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. For further details please contact Andrea Cox: acox27@btinternet.com ‘Play-For-A-Day’ Saturday 28th October, 10.00am 4.00pm, Newent Community Centre Members of the Newent Orchestra invite all string players to join us for our ‘Play-For-A-Day’ exploring and playing a selection of music for strings, conducted by Bill Anderton. For more information and booking, go to 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 Baby and Toddler Group Every Thursday during term time, 9.30am - 11.00am, St. Mary’s Church Newent 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 mozre information please contact Elaine on 07971 303958. Community Café Everyone welcome 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. Dog Training Tuesdays 6.15 - 7.45pm, Gorsley Village Hall
Puppy and dog behaviour classes. Kennel Club listed status. Classes currently running indoors and outside. Puppy class 6.15pm - 6.45pm and Dogs 6.45pm - 7.45pm. Contact Martine on 01989 768383 or 07789 497578. Dymock Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7.30pm at Dymock Parish Hall. All welcome. For more information
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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. Gorsley Toddler Group Gorsley Pre-school run a Toddler Group every Tuesday in Gorsley Village Hall, during term time. Cost is £2.50 per family and this includes craft and a snack for all. Call Lissy Millards on 07920 100883 or email gorsleypreschool@yahoo.co.uk for more information. Gorsley Pre-school Gorsley Village Hall Our small, friendly pre-school runs its busy sessions on Monday, 9.00am - 1.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am 3.00pm, Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm and Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm. We now take children from the age of 2 up to 5. Learn through play with us! Call Karen Taylor on 07743 595 992 or email gorsleypreschool@yahoo. co.uk or visit www.gorsleypreschool. org for more information. Hartpury Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Thursday, 7.30pm at Hartpury Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information contact Pippa Cooley on 01452 912617 or email pippa@peartree-cottage.org.uk. 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, Creche Room, Gorsley Baptist Church. All welcome. For more information please ring Daphne Toner on 01989 720671 or Sherry Jackson on 01989 720115, or email daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk. Newent and Gorsley Mothers’ Union Meeting Tuesday 24th October, 2.00pm,St Mary's Church Rooms "Olympics"; speaker: Emma Cook - contact Anne Barwell on 01531 820932 for details. 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 Susanne Britt at secretary. newent.rbl@googlemail.com
Newent & District Probus Club Meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month, 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 7.00pm start, Three Choirs
Vineyards Hotel, Newent, GL18 1LS Visitors welcome, please contact our secretary on 07794 644 380 or email rotary@newentbb.co.uk. Newent and District U3A Meeting Meet on the third Tuesday of every month, 9.45am 12 noon, Newent Memorial Hall Come along, enjoy coffee and biscuits and hear interesting presentations from visiting speakers on a wide variety of subjects. For more information, please visit www.u3asites. org.uk/newent/home or call 01531 820826. Tuesday 17th October: "Severn Freewheelers" by Nigel Warwick (volunteer motorcycle courier service for hospitals). 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 Chess Club Meets every Thursday at 2.00pm, Newent Library New members welcome. Newent Lakeside Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheppard House, off Onslow Road. All welcome! For more information call Colette Arbuthnot on 01531 820036 or email colette.arbuthnot1@gmail. com. Tues 17th Oct: “Pimms and Puddings" by Pippa Palmer.
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Newent Library Club Every 2nd Wed of the month, 10.30am - 12.00 noon For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. Free community transport. For more information call 01531 820447. Parkinson’s UK North Forest Group Meets 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 0844 225 3694 or email: jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk. Royal Air Force Air Cadets Fancy doing something different? Then join the 186 Newent Squadron on a Monday or Thursday from 7.15pm at Newent Community Centre, GL18 1BD and see what you can achieve, whether it's sports, music or first aid, we offer a wide range of activities. You need to be between 13 and 17 years (or be 12 and in year 8). For more information please contact Flt Lt Grimshaw on 07796 954841 or oc.186@aircadets.org or find us on Facebook: 186 Newent Squadron. Rudford Highleadon & Churcham Women’s Institute (WI) Meets every 4th Wednesday, 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall All Welcome! For more information call Margaret 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. Thursday Afternoon Club Held every 2nd Thursday of the month, 2.00pm St. Mary’s Church Newent Entertainment, tea and cakes. All welcome. 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
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...events cont'd Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Huntley Village Hall Tutor Jackie Cox. Watercolours, oils, pastels, silk painting, etc. From complete novices to the more experienced amateur artists. For further details please contact Heather Smith on 01452 830088 or Mara Ciolfi on 01242 678601. 'In Stitches' Saturdays (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 12 noon, Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE 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 (parking behind) Workshops, talks and competitions. 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 info@newentdcc.com. Tuesday 10th October, 7.30pm 9.30pm: “Yellowstone in Winter” by Terry Wall. Newent Quilters Meet every second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, at Newent Memorial Hall. New members always welcome. Page 50
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
Fitness Dance for Adults Ballroom, Latin and other dance styles. Private classes and wedding dance tuition. CURRENT CLASSES: Ballroom & Latin Dance: Mondays 8.15pm at the Memorial Hall, Newent. Other classes held Thursdays in Ledbury and Tuesdays in Ross on Wye. For more information or to book, please contact Miranda de Barra 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 562934 or Hilary on 01989 720105. Newent Cycling Group
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. Pilates Classes (Gorsley) Each Wednesday evening from 6.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Advanced class. Please call Janet Taylor on 0779 2942860 or 01989 720233 if you are interested in joining the class. 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
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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. 12th October: 'Roots, Shoots, Beasts and Bugs'; speaker: Adrian Bull. Newent Gardening Club Meets at the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall
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New members are very welcome. For further details please contact Angela on 01531 820761 or email newentgardeningclub@gmail.com. Thursday 19th October: “Mistletoe” – Everything you need to know including folklore and legends; by Jonathan Briggs.
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 Newent Folk Club Every 3rd Thursday at 8.00pm, The Kings Arms, Ross Road All musicians and singers welcome. For more information, please call 01531 820687. 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
Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group (NOMAG) Meets on the last Friday of every month, 3.00pm - 4.30pm, St Bartholomew's Community Lounge, GL18 1BX – off Gloucester Street, behind the Black Dog pub (some parking available)
Classical music enjoyment group. Bring a favourite CD to share with other music fans. £2 cost. For more information visit www.newentorchestra. org or contact Ginny Janes on 01531 821904 or Bill Anderton on info@ newentorchestra.org.
LOCAL MARKETS Kempley Produce Market Saturday 14th October, 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, 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. Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Market and Harvest Exchange Sat 28th Oct, 10.00am - 12 noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Stalls run by local people selling home produced goods and delicious brunches and refreshments. For details see www.rudford.net or ring 01452 790831.
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