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March 2015

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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March issue of the Newent Magazine which as you can see, is our biggest one so far. Packed full of so many events happening during this busy month, local news and interesting articles.

March is one of my favourite months, not only because it's Mother's Day, but also it is fun seeing everyone getting involved in Comic Relief. Please send us your Red Nose pictures and we will put it on our Facebook page.

March also sees lots of Daffodils around Newent, which is a sure sign that Spring is on it's way (at last)! With the weather getting better, now is a great time to start getting fit if you've not quite got around to that New Year's resolution. Have a look on page 76 for local fitness clubs and classes. The Poets Path Potter also takes place this month and more details can be found on page 19. Walkers and runners are welcome so put this in your diary!

For now, I hope that you will grab a cup of tea or coffee, sit back and enjoy reading your March issue of Newent Magazine!

Best wishes, - Vicky (Editor)

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Onion Ed’s Blog Hi Newenters!

I’m OnionEd and if you haven’t yet met me – where have you been?! I’m Newent Onion Fayre’s biggest fan and I’ll be updating you about the plans for this year’s Fayre on Saturday 12th September!

The committee are planning away and we’ve got some big things up our sleeve for 2015’s Fayre!

It’s the 20th anniversary since the Fayre was reestablished, so it’s going to be extra special.

Most of our plans are under wraps at the moment, but I’ll soon be letting you know what we’re up to!

Not to give anything away, but it involves onions…

Did any of you hear about those new sweet red onions available? I’m not sure about them – I thought I was the sweetest onion around… But for all you budding onion eaters, don’t you think you’re going to have it easy at this year’s competition.

We’ll still be using the regular, home-grown white 5oz and 7oz onions for you to munch through!

I’ve already started work on my allotment ready for this year’s Onion Show. I prepared the ground back in autumn, ready to plant my shallots in November – and they’re looking great! My onions are still in the greenhouse and showing three leaves – they’ll be planted out in April or May, depending upon

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Home & Interiors Look Back In Nostalgia

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A hand-block printed effect, in a palette of light, bright and cheery colours, is particularly effective. For bathrooms and kitchens, painted tongue and groove panelling or white beveledged tiles (laid in a brick bond pattern) work especially well.

Do you yearn for the charming styles of the past? For the pretty patterns and jolly colours, the homemade accessories, the simple good looks that made a home really homely? Then read on for interiors expert Katherine Sorrell’s look at nostalgic style.

Take a look at your floors for a first step towards nostalgic style. Plain or painted wooden boards are ideal, with flatwoven rugs for extra warmth where necessary, though neutral carpets or naturalfibre coverings are a good alternative, while you could opt for stone tiles in hallways or kitchens. On the walls, you might keep things plain and simple with while or off-white

Furniture can be really inexpensive –you might pick something up at a local auction or even a second-hand shop for next to nothing. Look for sturdy, useful pieces in a timeless style, made from pine, oak or Lloyd Loom. Anything too dark or heavy looking can be painted – though make sure it is not too massive and overbearing in the room. Don’t expect perfection: knocked corners or faded upholstery may even enhance the overall look, while mismatching pieces aren’t too much of a problem provided they fit into the overall aesthetic.

Textiles are often the key to getting nostalgic style just right. Think plain fabrics combined with ticking stripes, gingham, spots and florals – spriggy or else big, blowsy blooms. Don’t aim for over-coordination; instead, a range of complementary colours and patterns gives a suitably eclectic effect. Natural fabrics (such as cotton, linen and wool) are nicest, in a range of weights and effects, such as tweed, canvas, muslin or sateen. Remnants, if you’re good with a sewing machine, can be run up into all sorts of lovely items. Window

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treatments, for example, are a doddle – just a pair of gathered curtains – while leftovers can quickly be made into cushion covers. Patchwork quilts, of course, are simply perfect in the bedroom, as are Welsh blankets and satin eiderdowns, while knitting and crochet (especially granny squares) are essential ingredients in virtually any room.

Displays of pretty accessories can be the making of this look, whether it’s spongeprinted ceramics, pressed glass, blue-and-white crockery or enamelware. Modern reproductions are easy to find and not expensive, but more fun can be had in seeking out just the right original bits and bobs, from storage jars to aprons, cut-glass jugs to wooden kitchen utensils, whether it’s at a vintage fair, charity shops or your local car boot sale. Think dressers piled with pretty crockery, a stack of biscuit tins on a shelf or laceedged towels in the bathroom.

Add woven baskets, metal buckets, vintage milk bottles, bristle brushes, some lengths of bunting, even old books such as orange Penguin classics or Ladybird children’s stories; and finish things off with some informal arrangements of native flowers tucked into jam jars or informal jugs or vases. The result? You have transformed yesterday’s pleasures into today’s delightful treasures.

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Memento Gifts closed last Month

Newent’s popular shop Memento Gifts closed after more than a decade of happy retailing.

Owner Lynn Ashton explained: “I’m 65 now, my lease is up, and the landlords have sold the building’s freehold to another local (non-gift) company. I will sell online for a while and then retire later in the year but first I’m going to rest for a month, take a holiday, and decide what I want to achieve in the next ten years!”

In over ten years Memento Gifts had developed from a tiny collectables shop to a much larger store selling art and crafts from more than fifty local artists and artisans.Together with high quality British brand names like Dartington, Dunoon & Beswick, this mix was unique in the county of Gloucestershire. A lot of local people will miss the shop.

Years ago Lynn’s assistants won PG Retail Assistants of the Year. Rose is still with Lynn (she will retire when Lynn does) and Pearl now runs her own patisserie with her husband John, from the shop next door! Since the award, the shop had won many others, such as Best Retailer in the District, Customer Service awards and window

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displays. Some were voted for by customers, some awarded by companies such as Willow Tree.

Over the years, Lynn and Rose had trained up successive apprentices to NVQ standard, who have been taken on part time once they qualified.

The latest qualifier was Leo Manson, pictured here with his NVQ assessor Jane from JHP Training in Bristol.

Lynn has received many heart-warming wishes from customers, artists and craft suppliers and would like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to her staff who have contributed so much to making the business a success.

Farewell dinner:Lynn Ashton with staff members Rosemarie Francis and Leo Manson, and volunteer Dominic Compton at Meryem’sTurkish Restaurant in Newent.

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Since 2012 it has come under the auspices of The Ramblers andMacmillan Cancer Support with local schemes being run by organisations including councils, NHS, charities and voluntary groups.

The short, free and friendly health walks are devised for people who have done little or no exercise or who need more support to stay active than they have in the past.

In Newent these walks are being organised by Margaret Highton and they will take place on Thursdays, setting off from the United Reform Church and traversing a route around the lake.

The first walk will take place on 5th March with more details to be confirmed.

Information on the Newent Walk can be obtained from Margaret Highton on 01531 820205 or at mg@gmbhighton.plus. com or at kim_spencer@hotmail.co.uk

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Top price of the day was paid for a Jaeger le Coultre Atmos clock – which is an amazing timepiece that runs on air itself or rather more technically it runs on very tiny changes of temperature in the atmosphere.

Initially invented in 1928 the idea was later improved and patented by Jaeger Le-Coultre who continue to make the clocks by hand today. Each clock takes one month to make with a further five weeks of testing and adjustment – the clocks are incredibly accurate and although initially said to run for ever, they now need cleaning every twenty years due to modern air born pollutants. This particular clock was just fifteen years old and in excellent condition – it also featured a moon phase indicator which was an additional attraction. The owners assured us it was in full working order and the clock was given a £500/£700 estimate.

There was a great deal of pre-sale interest in the clock indicated by email requests for condition reports and then a hoard of commission bids and telephone bids booked with the auctioneers by both private and trade buyers. On the day the clock soared way past all expectations and sold to a telephone bidder for £1750 which was an excellent result for all concerned.

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Poets Path Potter events celebrate over 100 years of local poetry history There is a choice of three distances of 8 miles, 16 miles or a marathon of 26 miles for runners and walkers along scenic countryside paths.

Celebrating over 100-years of local poetry history on Saturday 28th March 2015, the ‘Poets Path Potter’ is primarily organised as a charity fund raising event for runners or walkers with a choice of three lovely Gloucestershire rural, scenic and mainly off-road events of approximately 8 miles, 16 miles and 26 miles (a marathon). At this time of year there should be a spectacular display of Daffodils to enjoy on many parts of the route.

Based in Dymock near Newent, the event will start on Wintour’s Green in front of Dymock Church at 9.00am.

They will be held over the locally famous paths of Poets Path I, Poets Path II and the Daffodil Way. This will be the third running of the event and as usual, to mark its literary heritage there will be a fun reading of running poetry before the start by the Ed & Phil ‘Resident Poet’ and fellow runner, Kathy Tytler. It is also hoped to have live musical entertainment at the finish so those with energy left can dance it off before going home!

The Paths celebrate the fame of the area as being the home of a number of poets during the period leading up to the First World War. The famous author of ‘The Soldier’, Rupert Brooke, was one of those who spent some months in the area in 1913 and 1914. The different paths are steeped in the history of Brooke and other poets who lived here, as well as marking the changes that have occurred during the last century, like bridges of old railway lines, traces of old canals and historic buildings such as ancient churches and old farm houses.

The event HQ is at Dymock Cricket Club and although participants are asked to register in advance, entries on the day are expected to be possible for any local runner or walker who has a free Saturday and would like to enjoy the lovely rolling countryside over which the events are held, whilst also helping to raise money for local charities and sporting causes. Anyone turning up on the day should arrive in time to be ready to leave the HQ at 8.30 am for a race briefing at the start at 8.45pm.

There is a generous 10 hour time limit to complete any of the distances, allowing walkers to also comfortably tackle the full marathon distance.

Although all entrants will be given maps and the course will be marked with tape (with all routes finishing or passing through the HQ at the end of each loop where there will be refreshments and first aid facilities), they are advised they should treat the events as essentially being self-navigation and self-supporting with no marshals or water stations anywhere else on any of the three paths.

Entrants should therefore carry enough water and food to last their chosen event, wear tough trail-type shoes or boots to cope with the very wet and muddy conditions to be expected in many places and wear/take spare clothing appropriate for possibly unsettled spring weather.

Finishers of all distances will be given a commemorative medal, souvenir copies of the printed maps with the poetic history of each of the three courses they have elected to cover and receive a goody bag. They will also have the chance to win spot prizes of products sold by Ed & Phil, such as Wigwam socks, elete hydration, ENGO blister prevention patches and Silverpoint head torches.

Entry forms can be downloaded from the Ed & Phil website at www.edandphil.co.uk or entries can be made on-line from several sources including the Runners World website.

Information is also available on the Ed & Phil Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ edandphilactive .

Ed & Phil are distributors and agents for a range of running and outdoor activity products, with partner Phillip Howells being the local connection and a devoted fan of using and preserving these historic paths as an important amenity to enjoy the lovely surrounding countryside whilst keeping fit and active. Their business maxim is ‘motivation for an active life’ and as experienced long distance runners themselves two of their key aims are to demonstrate to others the importance of keeping fit and healthy and also to put something back into the local communities in which they live.

For more information contact organiser Phillip Howells on phillip@edandphil. co.uk or call him on 07802 260906.

All the proceeds after costs have been deducted will be equally split between The Dymock Parochial Church Council (to contribute towards £13,000 needed for a new roof), Friends of the Dymock Poets (for upkeep of the Poets Paths) and to the Ed & Phil charity, Sport for Good.

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New Information and Tourist Centre for Newent This March will see the opening of a proper tourist information centre in Newent, "Newent Information and Tourist Centre" which will be based in Unit 8 at the Shambles Retail Village, Newent.

The lack of a proper tourist centre in Newent has long been a bone of contention within Newent business community, and Newent community as a whole, for some time and it seems clear that, over the years, this lack has contributed to the decline in visitors coming or returning to the town.

In attempting to set up such a centre it became very clear from the outset that there would be no help to do this from the relevant "expected" areas and it therefore forced local photographer Colin Thomas of Crystal Flame Photography, to set one up and run it himself at his own expense.

The centre will cater for the needs of all visitors and residents alike and as well as the usual leaflets and booklets it will also have on sale Newent memorabilia and souvenirs such as mugs, tea towels, key rings, coasters, place mats and other items all with photographs of Newent.

Whilst it is called a visitor centre, it is for residents to shop in as well, both for information and the items mentioned above. It is hoped local residents and businesses alike will support it as we all have a great deal to gain from increasing the visitor numbers to Newent.

It is anticipated that the centre will open on Saturday the 16th March but this date may be subject to change.

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Cake and Bake Hot Cross Buns Home-made hot cross buns are easy to make so why not give them a go? Serve warm from the oven, split and spread with orange flavoured butter for the ultimate Easter treat!

Ingredients: • 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting • � tsp salt • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • 55g caster sugar • 1 x 7g sachet easy blend or fast action dried yeast • 300ml milk • 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg • 150g dried mixed fruit

for the crosses and glaze • 3 tbsp plain flour • 1-2 tbsp warmed golden syrup or honey

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1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot.

Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough.

3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

4. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the dried fruit. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet, leaving about 2cm space around each bun.

6. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour.

Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C fan, Gas Mark 7.

7. For the crosses, place the flour in a bowl and gradually add enough cold water (about 2 tbsp) to make a thick paste. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle and pipe crosses on each of the buns. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooking rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup or honey while the buns are still warm.

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The Voice of Newent has donated the sum of £150 raised from the Big Lunch last June to the Newent Christmas Lights Committee. and the cheque was presented by the group and received by Karen Draper on behalf of the Committee.

The Big Lunch, organised last June, was a very successful first event organised by the newly formed Voice of Newent group. It was very well attended and feed back suggests that the folk of Newent and the surrounding areas enjoyed it very much.

As a result Voice of Newent organise another, this year on the 7th June, and it will be bigger and better than before.

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Facing North

by Pippa Greenwood The problem I am asked about most frequently is that of what to do with a north-facing wall.

Everyone wants to know what you can plant up it but more importantly, what you can do to increase the chances of your chosen plant not just surviving but also thriving.

Getting the right plant for the spot is essential and I’ve listed some great north-facing wall climbers below. But first consider whether you need year round cover (and so something evergreen) or would accept a deciduous climber that will lose its leaves but keep a framework of stems, or if you could live with an herbaceous climber that will die back each year and return again in the spring.

If the wall is very shaded it may be worth reducing the shade if you can. Nearby wall-shrubs could be pruned back or overhanging trees crown lifted (the lower branches removed) or crown thinned (the crown’s density reduced).

Walls may be a dark grey or brick colour but you can make the spot considerably more plant friendly if you change the colour of the wall before planting. A pale-coloured masonry paint on the wall will cause light to be reflected back

to the plant and make it more likely to thrive.

Consider growing more than one climber to increase the season of interest and so the amount of time that the wall looks good.

Flowering may be reduced if the site is gloomy and so to maximise your climber’s flower power make sure that you apply sulphate of potash as this will increase flowering potential. Follow the instructions on the pack, and generally try to apply it to the root area in late summer and then again in spring.

Make sure that the climber goes in at a good distance from the wall up which it is to grow. A minimum of about 45cm (18in) should mean that it can develop a good strong root system and this will help to keep it growing well.

Self-clinging climbers such as the climbing hydrangea or a variegated ivy can look great and help to provide at least part of the interest you’re after for your north-facing wall, but even these often need a bit of a helping hand to get them started – train the stems on to the wall and protect from wind until they get properly attached.

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TOP PLANTS FOR NORTHFACING WALLS AND FENCES Akebia Quinata - Pretty pale green foliage with vanilla perfumed purple-brown flowers in late spring.

Berberidopsis Coralline - Prefers acidic soil, clusters of deep red flowers in early autumn.

Clematis - Many smaller flowered varieties such as white flowered, rampant C. montana do well.

Codonopsis Convolvulacea Pretty bell or saucer shaped violet coloured flowers in summer.

Humulus Lupulus (the hop) - The golden leafed ‘Aurea’ will perform quite well as long as the shade is not too intense or the site windy.

Hydrangea Anomela Petiolaris - A deciduous climber with broad creamy white flowerheads.

Lathyrus Latifolius - the everlasting pea. Small clusters of pinky purple flowers throughout the summer and in to early autumn Lonicera x Americana - Classic honeysuckle flowers in yellow flushed red and with a gorgeous perfume during the summer.

Lonicera x Tellamanniana - Bright yellowy orange honeysuckle flowers in late spring and summer.

Vitis Coignetiae - Renowned for its fabulous autumn colour.

Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg growing system, biological controls, fleece, copper tape and lots more besides.

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning redemption through music, and their dramatic escape from the Nazis is well-known.

It’s also common knowledge that the movie and the 1959 Rodgers & Hammerstein stage musical on which it was based, played fast and loose with Maria’s memoir of the family’s career. It overdramatized and oversweetened – a string of directors actually turned the picture down as too sugary before Robert Wise (who had just won two Oscars for West Side Story) took it on.

But Maria’s best-selling 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, seems to have been just as sanitised.

The Von Trapp family stars in the Sound Written after Georg’s death at of Music theatrical, pictured outside the the suggestion of a publicist, it theatre in Helen, Georgia, USA. portrays the family as political refugees who had to flee when On March 2nd 1965 the highest- Georg’s principled refusal of grossing musical film of all a commission in the German time opened in New York. Four navy antagonised Austria’s weeks later, on 29th March, it Nazi rulers. But the story is so opened in London. It went on to doctored, so full of omissions win five Oscars including Best and ambiguities, that it leaves Picture and Best Director. It was room for a very different and The Sound of Music, and it’s much darker narrative. been an evergreen for 50 years.

Georg (a World War I The story of blossoming love submariner) was asked to between frosty, aristocratic help the Nazis create their Austrian widower Georg von U-boat fleet, but before Hitler’s Trapp and the free-spirited takeover of Austria in March governess of his seven 1938, not after; he rejected it children, Maria, the family’s not on principle but because his

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troupe was hitting the big time.

And refusal caused the family no problems – they were even introduced to Hitler himself, who was a fan.

The dramatic escape portrayed in the film never happened – they simply went off on a scheduled concert tour of America, where they got good reviews and $1,000 a show.

The von Trapps departed the USA in March 1939, played some dates in Sweden, and went home. The outbreak of war found them on tour in Norway: faced either with going back to an almost certain call-up or defecting to America and keeping the troupe going, Georg opted for New York. Not so much self-sacrificing antiNazi as self-serving impresario.

One could dig more dirt. But even if it were true, does it matter?

Macbeth isn’t diminished as art by Shakespeare’s misrepresentation of his subject; and once you get past the sugar-coating, what really matters about the Sound of Music is the glorious Rodgers & Hammerstein score, their last and surely their best.

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Previously the school had been situated on two sites in Ross Road, the West Block (now the site of Picklenash School) and the East Block (now the Community Centre.) Teachers used to travel between the blocks to their pupils, rather than the pupils go to them, which they did once the new building was opened.

Jack Miller, the then Headmaster, pioneered for several years to get a new building and in April 1965 his dream was fulfilled. The pupils, carrying their belongings, walked from the old school blocks to their new purpose built, comprehensive school, the first of its kind in the county.

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If as the owner you see your dog eat rat poison, then please bring it to us at the surgery quickly.We can induce vomiting and give vitamin K supplementation Last month we spoke about for three weeks.This time scale is very important as the dangers of the disease the new generation rodenticides have a very long half Leptospirosis. This has been life in the body - which makes them more effective more prevalent in rural areas for rodent control but harder to treat pets. If you have like Ledbury, as we have seen suspicions that your dog has ingested rat poison please an increase in rat numbers contact the surgery as prompt treatment is most lately. Rats are the main effective for the survival of your pet. carrier and how the disease Some of the signs of anticoagulant is transmitted. We advise you keep your dog’s poisoning are: vaccinations up to date; we use a new vaccine to provide broader protection against Leptospirosis.

Bruising, seen most easily on their belly Swollen belly, or unexplained swelling In light of this, people have aimed to reduce the anywhere else number of rats around, so there has been an Coughing

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consequence we have seen an increase in the number Lameness of pets that have been brought to the surgery that have been poisoned with rat bait. Most have eaten If you are at all worried or your pet is showing the poison directly, which is often not well hidden. any strange signs, or some of these signs, please Most rat and mouse poisons inhibit vitamin K in do not hesitate to contact us. the animal, causing clotting problems, death is Please be extra vigilant with your dogs to ensure caused by the animal bleeding. that they do not scavenge poisons. Use poisons carefully and place where pets cannot gain access; A classical case we saw recently was a Jack Russell dogs are very innovative at searching out poisons.

Terrier which was brought to the surgery with a We do find that some dogs get to like the taste, haemorrhage (bleeding) around its eye (a seemingly unfortunately repeat offenders are not un-common. simple red eye).There was no knowledge of the dog eating rat poison. Clotting tests revealed that the dog Please contact us at Leadon had developed a clotting problem due to anticoagulant Vale Veterinary Centre on toxicity (eating rat bait).The clotting time was so badly affected that she required a blood transfusion to Tel: 01531 632276.

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Hobbies Why cards are still king when you want to play

By Kate McLelland Fancy a game of Strip Jack Naked? Or maybe Black Maria? What about a quick hand of Snip Snap Snorum?

If these activities sound strange you may be relieved to discover that they are all card games whose rules are now lost in the mists of time, but it’s probably no surprise to find that some games have fallen out of fashion over the centuries. What is surprising is that card games have managed to survive at all in this age of virtual gaming.

The fact that card games have lasted into the 21st century speaks volumes about the enduring power of playing cards to fascinate and entertain us. It’s now widely believed that they were invented in China: some of the earliest references to card playing by the Chinese nobility date as far back as the 9th century. Because they were light and easy to transport, traders carried decks of cards abroad and so the fashion rapidly spread to Egypt, Persia and India.

Card games eventually reached Europe in the 15th century. During this period the Italians invented the Tarot

deck, which saw an additional set of trump cards added to the standard deck. These were used as ordinary playing cards until the 18th century, when they also began to be used for fortune-telling.

The Georgians and Victorians were keen card players and favourite games included Whist, Ecarte, Faro and Loo. In the early 20th century games such as Pontoon, Gin Rummy, Canasta and Contract Bridge became popular but the interest in card games began to fade in the second half of that century as television and other distractions tempted people to abandon their social gaming habits.

It’s good to know that in spite of computers and the internet (or perhaps because of them) card gaming is once more growing in popularity, but in addition to online gaming, people are also coming together to play socially. As well as old favourites such as Poker and Bridge, there’s a huge interest in collectible card games, where players use specially designed sets of playing cards and trade their cards during a game.

You can find a list of local clubs

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at www.orcsnest.com/clubs. htm and www.ukgmn.co.uk or alternatively ask at your local library. Many pubs now host informal groups playing card games such as Cribbage or Poker, so it’s worth asking the landlord of your local pub if they have card playing evenings.

If you can’t find a local group that meets your needs, you could consider setting up your own club. A pub or local café may be the ideal place to get together, but do check with the owner to see if they have any objections before setting up a meeting. This is particularly important if you want to play for money, as the premises may not be licensed for gambling.

If you are joining – or starting – a club you’ll find it’s a good way to make new friends who share your passion. It’s also a great way to exercise your brain.

So many different games … so many ways to play them.

When you consider that all this potential can be found in just 52 pieces of printed paper, it’s no wonder that card games have managed to retain their appeal over thousands of years.

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre prepared for their London Tour with a concert in St Mary’s Church to Members of the Orchestra performing at St Mary’s give the people of Newent a taste of what they were going to perform in London.

The Orchestra, Choir and Pop Band, all of which Members of the Pop Group Hella Dank performing are still in school (and aged 11 to 18) successfully and professionally performed their various pieces in front of a very appreciative audience that was in excess of 80.

The concert was organised by the Soundscape Community Music Association and the funds raised would go towards projects run by the School and Soundscape.

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Marching onwards towards spring With just over a month to go until Easter and only 4 weeks until the clocks go forward I’m feeling really upbeat and enjoying the lighter, longer days we are already seeing.The snowdrops almost over, it’s the time of the gorgeous delicate little yellow trumpets that are the wild daffodil and will grace our fields and hedgerows to give a yellow springtime carpet. Hot topic of this month has to be dog poop – and the amount of it left on pavements etc. Sadly, we seem to have too many lazy pooch owners so come on people, let’s keep our town clean and please pick up the poop!

Who’s FRED? Sadly, there are some adults who will never be able to read the articles I write for Newent magazine and the Citizen. It is not something that is talked about often, but many adults find reading difficult, for whatever reason.

This can have a negative effect on personal relationships, job prospects and in so many other ways. Imagine not being able to read your child a bedtime story, or not being able to read the instructions on medication prescribed by the doctor.

Help is at hand!

FRED - Forest Read Easy Deal - is an awardwinning local charity that provides FREE, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults throughout the Forest of Dean.

FRED matches learners with trained reading coaches and typically they meet for two thirty minute sessions each week at a time and place that suit them both. Lessons are one-to-one and confidential so anyone can learn comfortably at their own pace.There are no big classes or exams, it is friendly, flexible and fun - and FRED is FREE! Do you know an adult in the Forest of Dean who would like to improve their reading? If so tell them about FRED - Forest Read Easy Deal - you can find out more on the FRED website - www.forestreadeasydeal.org.uk or email info@forestreadeasydeal.org.uk The mobile number to contact FRED is 07746371353.

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Happy Birthday !

Saturday 7th March will see Newent Parkrun celebrate its second birthday.The parkrun organizers have been busy and have managed to secure a visit from Cheltenham’s very special superman – Jamie McDonald – world record breaking fundraiser, adventurer and Page 54

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motivational speaker. If you are a runner or a jogger or even a walker who wants to be a runner who hasn’t ever tried this weekly free 5K run, pop along and try it out – you might be pleasantly surprised and see how addictive this weekly social meet can become – you might even get hooked on the much loved JonsiesWelsh Cakes with your post run cuppa! Let’s see if we can ensure a turnout of 100+ Parkrunners.

If you haven’t run a Parkrun before you will need to register (for free) and get your barcode – use the following link to take you to the registration page - www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ Green Army round-up Newent RFCs 1st XV top the win last month in the quarter finals of the Forest Combination Cup over Drybrook with a 15-3 win.

But while the 1st XV get the majority of the focus let’s not forget that the club is made up of many teams and the youth sides are getting stronger each season, thanks to the time given senior team players and parents to coach and bring on the junior ranks of our towns Green Army.Talent, tenacity, teamwork! All three of these qualities can be attributed to Newent rugby club’s under 18’s squad. Coach RossWebb plus manager Paul Dando have worked their socks off to build a team which is getting stronger match by match.The highlight so far was the nail-biting victory over the previously unbeaten Matson followed by a pulsating win over Bream. Many of the Green Army’s players have been through all the age groups to reach this stage. In recent weeks head coach of the first team Andy Addis has been casting his eye over the 18’s with a view to earmarking those he feels will be pressing for places in the senior squads in the future.

If you have daughters then why not let them have a go at girls rugby – the club runs a girls session every Saturday morning at the Rec 9 – 10am for Years 7 – 10 – that’s U13’s and U15’s – once

again thanks to Ladies XV who give their time to promote ladies rugby amongst the youngsters in and around Newent. Newent could be nurturing a world class female rugby player of the future as Drybrook did - both Natasha “Mo” Hunt and Ceri Large started out at Drybrook and these two ladies were part of the 2014World Cup winning England Ladies team.

Newent Lakeside WI Newent Lakeside WI is a very Happy and Thriving WI who meet every third Tuesday at Sheppard House at 7.30pm and welcome new members.The Women’s Institute is celebrating its Centenary this year. All sorts of weird and wonderful events have been arranged to mark this remarkable birthday and the main focus is a Baton relay.This relay will see the baton moving from Institute to Institute around England andWales, starting from its birth place in LlanfairPG and ending at the Royal Albert Hall, for the National AGM, in June.Allsorts of wacky and weird methods of transport have been devised from vintage cars to lifeboats, steam trains to horse and carts. Our four local groups (Dymock CastleTump Kilcot and Gorsley and Newent Lakeside) will host the baton at a special meeting on the evening of March 20th in Newent Memorial Hall.As the centenary of WorldWar 1 was reached in 2014 the evening will commemorate both events.The speaker will talk on the famous Dymock Poets, with special emphasis on the GreatWar. Refreshments will also have aWorldWar 1 flavour!

The return of the “Otters” The Newent Otters swim club has been started up again by Debs Armitage along with the support of Graham Ridler, Lesa Venn and all the lifeguards, staff, parents and swimmers at Newent.

For years swimmers have been attending 2 sessions a week at Newent leisure centre, but the club has not existed so some club members have never competed. Debs wanted to encourage the swimmers to compete again and have fun whilst training towards a goal. Debs is an ex swimmer herself, she retired aged 24 after 14 years of competing in which she swam for England and Great Britain and gained honours by winning a bronze medal in the Europeans and being part of a British record. Debs joined Newent leisure centre as a swimming teacher in September and until now has not told any of the swimmers her past history.

Debs wanted the swimmers to get to know her for her enthusiasm and enjoy the sessions they have.There are some fantastic swimmers of many different ages, the only missing link was that they didn’t compete. By being a real club again, hopefully the swimmers will enjoy the thrill of competing, but also whilst training, make friends and have fun along with learning good technique.

The club had their first inter club gala on the 31st Jan and all the swimmers had a fantastic

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time, they were enthusiastic, competitive and full of drive.All the age group winners gained new club records and the Otters were very kindly sponsored by Gooch Sports in Newent, Maru who provided every swimmer with a pair of Maru goggles and NewentTriathlon who gave each swimmer a Newent Otters swim-cap.

The next step is to have an inter club gala and move onwards and upwards as a swim club.

I’m currently promoting my recipe book entitled “Let’s Remember – A Collection of Favourite Recipes” - find below some of the wonderful illustrations that accompany the recipes.You can find one of the recipes from the book on page 65 in this magazine.

Cakes and a Cuppa Highfields Care Home for the elderly are holding an open day on Monday 2nd March – they are inviting you to join them for coffee and cake and a look round.There will be a raffle.

Eyes down!

For those of you who enjoyed my recent charity bingo night at Newent Circle club, don’t forget that the Circle Club holds WEEKLY cash bingo on a Sunday night so if you feel like you want to try for the cash then pop along – it’s a fun night out.

As always share your events and activities with me and I can share on to the readers – always love to hear from you. Contact me on Clarepage.newentrfc@gmail.com

Above: Illustration of Newent Magazine’s favourite biscuits.You can find the recipe in ‘Let’s Remember’.

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Health Quit While You’re Ahead

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

doesn’t eliminate risk - and we now know that carcinogens and irritants adhere to hair, clothing, furniture, objects and floors in a room, putting babies at the chewing, crawling stage at risk.

• You’ll save money and smell more pleasant.

March 11th is National No Smoking Day and there is everincreasing evidence about the damage smoking can do to you: • The health problems: cancers (lung, larynx, lips, tongue, throat, oesophagus, stomach, kidneys, bladder, pancreas, testicles, cervix), emphysema, angina, heart attack, heart disease, stroke, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, pleurisy, liver damage, high blood pressure, circulation problems and gangrene leading to amputation, hair loss, hearing loss, glue ear, eye irritation, cataracts, gum disease, blindness, loss of sense of smell, osteoporosis, impotence, deformed or low mobility sperm, reduced fertility, miscarriage, low birthweight babies and premature aging.

• You risk causing all these diseases in those you love.

Smoking around them increases their risk of lung cancer by 24% and heart disease by 25%. Children’s under-developed immune systems and faster breathing make them particularly vulnerable. Smoke toxins linger in a smoker’s breath and for two hours in the air, so smoking in another room

Helping You Quit Withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, irritability, insomnia, headache, depression, difficulty concentrating, dizziness and constipation usually peak 24 hours after your last cigarette, before easing off over 2-4 weeks.

Ultimately, like any drug addict, smokers smoke not to feel better but to feel normal. That’s why you may need support.

Counselling/Addiction Groups Local advisers from the NHS Stop Smoking Service can offer support, and you’re four times more likely to quit with their help. Visit http://www.nhs.uk/ smokefree/help-and-advice/localsupport-services-helplines or ask your GP. Nicotine Replacement Therapy NRT can help you defeat nicotine addiction gradually, without those other toxic cigarette ingredients: benzene and acetone (solvents); cadmium (used in batteries); cyanide and arsenic (well-known poisons); formaldehyde (dead body preserver); tar; ammonia; shellac and carbon monoxide (which sticks to your blood, robbing you of oxygen and straining your heart).

NRT can greatly increase your chances of quitting smoking successfully and there are a range of products available on prescription or to buy. Some can be combined for your ideal dose and coverage.

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• Patches: release a steady dose of nicotine into your bloodstream. They’re very discreet and come in a range of doses and types.

• Gum: gives a burst of nicotine when you are craving a cigarette.

• Lozenges and soluble sublingual tablets (microtabs which dissolve under the tongue).

• Inhalators: Similar to a cigarette, they’re ideal if you find the habit of holding a cigarette hard to break.

• Nasal sprays: usually best suited to heavy smokers, they rapidly deliver a strong dose of nicotine. Research suggests they may be the most effective type of NRT. Other Medication These prescription-only medications are only available to over-18s and aren’t suitable for everyone. Ensure your doctor is aware of your medical history, current mental or physical problems and medications. They don’t contain nicotine but help you overcome addiction.

• Zyban (Bupropion Hydrochloride): Taken 1-2 weeks before you plan to quit and continued for around 2 months, it helps to relieve withdrawal symptoms.

• Champix (Varenicline): also started 1-2 weeks before your planned quit date and continued for around 10 weeks. It reduces nicotine cravings and also decreases the ‘hit’ when you do have a cigarette.

So now you know your options, why not try to make March 11th YOUR No Smoking Day? Good luck!

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Six weeks ago members of the First Newent Beavers Scout Group, led by Ann Bryant and Diana Hunt, having been made aware of the work done by the Royal British Legion, decided they would like to make a collection for them.

Over the following weeks they collected spare pennies from their pocket money and eventually built up a sum of £37.10 which was then donated to the Legion at a special meeting with members of the Newent Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The cheque for £37.10 was received on behalf of the Legion by Cllr John Celino, Chairman, who pointed out that the sum received actually represented an amazing 3,710 penny coins. He said “ This is an amazing feat especially as the children were giving up pocket money to raise this sum. It is very much appreciated by the Royal British Legion”.

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Finance Pensions Rules are Changing: What You Need to Know

By Ann Haldon www.cornerstonewebcontent.com If you’re confused by drawdown, annuity, tax wrappers and pots, you are definitely not alone. It sometimes feels like politicians are being deliberately obtuse - why don’t they use plain English when talking about pensions so we all know where we stand on this important issue?

Although other choices are available, including property or stocks and shares, saving into a private pension does offer the following tax advantages: • The government pays tax relief on your payments • You’re not taxed on the money in your pension pot (up to certain limits) • At pension age you can withdraw a percentage of your pension as a tax-free lump sum But what about the State Pension – won’t that provide the income I need in retirement?

State Pension rules are set to change from 2016 when a weekly flat rate will be introduced. These are some of the new rules, should you reach State Pension age on or after April 6th 2016: • The full pension amount will be a minimum of £148.40 per week (the actual amount to be decided upon in late 2015) • At least 10 qualifying years

are needed to receive the new State Pension • The total number of qualifying years for eligibility has increased from 30 to 35 Auto enrolment Auto enrolment is new legislation that obliges employers to offer eligible employees a workplace pension. The new scheme, which was introduced in October 2012, is being rolled out to include all UK employers

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Running the London Marathon for The Alzheimer’s Society – Clares’ update Another month has passed and I’m now getting closer to the big day!This really is an epic journey for me – emotionally and physically draining but a journey I will never forget.

I’m not the most confident of people but despite my nerves at working in a group like this it was a great experience so I’ll be sticking at this – thanks Newent Runners – this is a valuable weekly session that I wish I’d added in earlier! I now have the all important race day strategy to work to each week on my long runs – every weekend now is quite literally a trial run – right down to what I eat the day before and very importantly how I fuel during the race – I need to do all I can to avoid hitting that infamous “wall” which I am told is all about lack of carbs for the body to call on.

Fundraising Well we’ve had the bingo and that was mighty successful – we’ve had the cake sale which was also a success and now I’m promoting my recipe book entitled “Let’s Remember – A Collection of Favourite Recipes” – this is a really wonderful book that has many people’s favourite recipes in it and without people’s support this project would not have been able to complete.

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Super Hero Park Run

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On 7th March 2015 at 9am the runners of Newent 5k Park run will turn out for their 2nd anniversary.

To help and encourage them Adventurer and “Part Time Superhero” Jamie McDonald will be attending. At present it is not confirmed whether he will be actually racing but judging by his many brave feats to date this would be a doddle!

It is hoped even more than the 80 who turned out for the 1st anniversary will attend this year.

Jamie McDonald was born in Gloucester and is now a world record fund raiser, adventurer and motivational speaker. He is also considered a “Part-Time Superhero.”

In his early years he suffered form syringomyelia (a rare spinal condition) which he recovered from, and has spent much of his time raising funds for hospitals (in particular Gloucester Royal and Great Ormond Street) as a means of giving something back to the hospitals and staff that supported him as a child.

He also holds another world record, currently holding the world record for “static cycling”, one of the toughest official world cycling records. He achieved this in Gloucester on the 20th December 2012 by cycling for 268 hours 32 minutes 44 seconds and raised thousands for the Pied Piper Appeal. He also cycled from Bankok to Gloucester in 2012 to raise funds for hospitals.

In 2013 he ran 5,000 miles across Canada and raised over £200,000 for sick children in Canada.

He wore his super hero costume “The Flash” and ran the equivalent of a marathon on most days.

He now has a new Superhero Costume “Adventureman” and he hopes to inspire and empower people through his new charity called “Superhero Foundation.”

Which superhero will turn up ?

Youth groups invited to apply for funding

Activities which support young people are being invited to apply for the latest round of funding from the Forest Youth Activities Fund.

Activities which support young people are being invited to apply for the latest round of funding from the Forest Youth Activities Fund.

The fund is designed to help provide activities in the Forest district that make a positive difference to young people.Young people will take a full part in deciding who is funded on behalf of Forest of Dean District Council and Gloucestershire County Council.

In this round of funding £7,400 is available with a further £50,000 later in the year.

In the first two rounds of funding, 20 projects received a share of £40,352 including Young Carers for group sessions for 11–16 year old carers, Ellwood FC for equipment, Creative Mindz to run art workshops and the Newent Chill Out Zone to overhaul its garden.

The funding is open to all young people living in the Forest of Dean district. Informal groups can apply for up to £500. Formal, constituted groups can apply for a maximum of £2,000 per application in this round but, depending upon demand and meeting the criteria, may not receive the full amount. This is to ensure that as many groups as possible can benefit from the funding.

Cllr Terry Hale, Cabinet Member for the Community at Forest of Dean District Council, said: “This funding is great because it is made to young people’s groups, by young people, on behalf of the District and County Councils.

“The young people who decide are particularly keen to receive applications for art based activities, although all activities will be considered for a grant. Applications are open to all young people aged 11 to 19 and up to 25 for young people with special needs. They must be written and signed by the young people involved.”

All applications must be received by 4pm on 15 March 2015, sent to Kate Wyatt, Community Engagement Team, FODDC, High Street, GL168HG. For more information visit www.fdean.gov.uk or contact the District Council’s Community Engagement Team on 01594 812636.

- by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography

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Owners of Alma Inn retire The landlords of the Alma Inn at Linton have finally retired after 18 years running the pub.

Linda and Graham receiving their CAMRA Award of Appreciation Graham and Linda Webb took over running the pub 18 years ago when they moved from Sheringham in Norfolk.

The pub was not in the best condition and they both relished the challenge of improving it and building up a good customer base.

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This they did over the years, collecting an amazing 7 Best Country Pub Awards and helping to create and host the very popular Annual Linton Music Festival.

At a special Music Evening set up by the locals the pub was inundated with customers who wished to say farewell and good luck to Graham and Linda and with the evenings entertainment being provided by the local group “The Other Crowd”.

The Herefordshire branch of CAMRA presented Graham and Linda with an Award of Appreciation and it was abundantly clear from the reception that the customers were very sad to see them go.

They are both retiring to a village near Shaftesbury to be near their family but they have vowed to keep their licences “in case anyone needs a hand”!

The pub has been taken over by Dan and Gemma Evans who come from Cambridgeshire and have promised to maintain all that Graham and Linda have built up over the years.

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Winter Sun The Simple Solution To Those Seasonal Blues!

by Kate McLelland As daffodils come into bloom and the pale sun hints at approaching summer warmth, it’s easy to forget the miseries of the winter just passed.

Travel delays, colds and flu, slushy pavements and subzero conditions all add to the feeling that nature is conspiring against you.

An escape to the sun in the depths of a bitter British winter can be a real tonic but it pays to choose your destination carefully: popular holiday destinations in Spain and Greece that reach blisteringly hot temperatures in the summer can be cool and rainy during the winter months A good choice for an accessibly priced winter holiday is the Spanish Canary Islands. With winter temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) - 21ºC (70ºF) and at only four and a half hours by plane from the UK, you’re bound to find a holiday that will suit you, whether you’re looking for a lively beach resort or a tranquil break near one of the islands’ four national parks.

One of the most reliably warm winter destinations is Marrakesh, a major city in Morocco famed for its souks, historic tombs and ancient palaces. Marrakesh is a mere four-hour flight away and the area hits a comfortable daily

peak of 18ºC (65ºF) over the winter months.

Another reasonably priced location for a midwinter or early spring break is Cyprus.

In winter the days are mostly dry and sunny with pleasant temperatures of around 15ºC (60ºF), but don’t expect bikini weather until April at the earliest.

Tunisia in North Africa benefits from slightly warmer average temperatures - 12ºC (53ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF) in December and January – and is a popular destination because of its excellent beach resorts, colourful markets and beautiful ancient buildings.

Madeira enjoys an even temperature all the year round and in winter you can expect a steady, comfortable daytime heat of 20ºC (68ºF) with an average of six hours of sun every day. However there is a greater risk of heavy rain and storms in December and January.

To find real summer heat you must be ready for a much longer flight, but as flight times lengthen, holiday prices rise accordingly. Dubai, a seven hour flight from the UK, is now a booming holiday destination for well-heeled tourists. Dubai’s winter lasts from January till March but temperatures during that time can still reach 30ºC

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(86ºF). There’s an average eight hours of sun each day, but you can also expect sudden rain showers and thunderstorms.

You can reach Barbados in eight to nine hours and for the extra travelling time you’ll be rewarded with the best that the Caribbean has to offer: beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants, high quality leisure facilities and temperatures of 29ºC - 30ºC right through until the end of March.

St Kitts, with its long, golden beaches, plantations and rainforests can be reached in another hour by plane, but at 27ºC - 28ºC, winter temperatures here are slightly cooler than in Barbados.

When it comes to price, there is a winter holiday to suit just about everyone’s budget: a typical starting price for an all-inclusive, 7 day holiday for two in the Canaries is just over £300. So if you’re one of those people who gets a sinking feeling just thinking about the winter to come, a holiday in the sun may be just the solution you’ve been looking for.

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Have you ever thought about becoming a Councillor?

Are you interested in working on behalf of your community as a local Councillor?

Being a Councillor can be very rewarding and means you can make a positive difference to lives in communities across the Forest of Dean district.

All seats on Forest of Dean District Council, parish and town councils are up for election on 7 May 2015.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the role of a district, parish or town Councillor is invited to come along to one of two information sessions on Tuesday 3 March, either between 2pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm in the Council Chamber at the District Council’s Coleford offices.

Residents attending the event will be able to find out more about what the role of a Councillor involves and what they can expect. Information will also be available

on how to put yourself forward as a candidate.

Returning Officer Claire Hughes said: “We’re hoping residents will come along to one of our information events to find out more about being a Councillor.

“The session is designed to give anyone who may be considering standing as a Councillor the chance to ask questions.

“Local councillors can play a big role in their community representing the interests of people in their area and contributing to decisions that affect everyone’s quality of life.”

Anyone planning to come along or who requires further information about this event can contact Claire Giles in Democratic Services on 01594 812625 or email claire.giles@fdean.gov.uk, alternatively just drop in to the District Council offices on Tuesday, 3 March between either 2pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm.

Leaflets about becoming a Councillor will be available at the event or can be obtained from the Council’s Democratic Services Team on 01594 812625 Information regarding the nomination process will also be available.

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What's On in March A Stitch in Time Saturday 28 Feb - Sunday 12 Apr Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley, Camp Hill, Cinderford, GL14 2UB

Enchanting new exhibition by artist SamWhite.The ‘Thread of life’ represents the continuity of humanity.

Sam enjoys making art which is influenced by memories, stories and genealogy. She works from her studio near the Malvern Hills. Entry included in Centre admission. For more information call 01594 822170 or visit: www.deanheritagecentre.com Town Team Meeting Tuesday 3 March, 6.45pm, Picklenash School Public Meeting - come along and let us know how you feel about life in Newent and what more we should do with the plans you helped make last year.

“This is our story” Wednesday 4, 11, 18 & 25 March, 7.30pm, St. Mary’s Church Newent A Lent Course Discovering Testimonies of God’s Presence/ Provision/Protection/Healing/ Salvation.We all have a story to tell.

Everyone Welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@stmarysnewent.org Memory Café Friday 6 Mar, 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, to exchange experiences and to receive information. For further information contact Vanessa on 01531 821227.

Women’s World Day of Prayer Friday 6 March, 2pm St Anne’s Church Oxenhall Service prepared by women from Bahamas. Everyone welcome: men, women and children. For further information please contact Mary Brown on 01531 820895.

Newent Plant Centre Grand Launch Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March LittleVerzons Farm, Hereford Road, Ledbury, HR8 2PZ Come & see our lovely new home and fabulous display gardens.

Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Mon 9 Mar, 10.30am – 12.00 Noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Dial-A-Ride available (call Pam on 01531 821227). For further information please contact Jane Henderson on 08442253694 or email jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk A Script Writing Workshop with playwright Jarek Adams Thursday 12 March, 7pm for 7.30 start, May HillVillage Hall Whether you are half way through the bestseller, have pondered launching your writing career ‘one day’, or have no idea if you could string even one sentence together, do come along for a relaxed evening of discovery....you never know, this could be the start of something big! It’s all about the tricks and tools of the trade. No previous experience necessary. Everybody and all ages are welcome, just come along.

Tickets on the door: £3 for nonmembers, £2 for MHP members. For more information email:Tara Preston tarajpreston@gmail.com Mothers’ Union Coffee Morning Saturday 14 Mar: 10am – 12 Noon St Mary’s Newent Church Rooms Come and enjoy a cup of Coffee.

Stalls including Cake, Bring and Buy and MU Gifts and Cards. For further information call Margaret Highton on 01531 820245.

Kempley Daffodil Weekend Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March Village Hall: Homemade refreshments & Ploughman’s Lunches until 4.30pm.

Home produce, plant stall & raffle until 5pm. Free Guided walks (bring good walking shoes): 10.30am SecretValley walk (4 miles), 11.00am DaffodilWay (6-7 miles) – Bring Packed Lunch,

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2.00pm Local HistoryWalk (2 miles).

Free Daff & Ride bus to see the sites at roughly 20-30 mins intervals. St Edwards Church: Free Exhibition – The Nine Sons of Kempley.A reflection on the lives of those who died in the two world wars. St Mary’s Church: Free & Open to view the Ancient Frescoes. Come and enjoy a free day out & contribute what you can. All proceeds go to St Edwards Church Fabric Fund and KempleyVillage Hall Restoration Fund.

Parking, entry to all events and trips on the Daff and ride bus are all-free but donations are welcome.

Spring Quiz Saturday 14 March, Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start, Rudford and HighleadonVillage Hall £7.00 a head includes supper – bring your own drinks. For details see our website www.rudford.net E-mail penny@rudford.net or call 01452 790831 now for bookings.

Junior Church Celebration Sunday 15 March, 10.30am St. Mary’s Church Newent Get ready for Mothering Sunday.

Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@stmarysnewent.org Gorsley Garden Club Monday 16 & Thursday 19

March, 7.30 pm, GorsleyVillage Hall Talk by Jenny Bailey about colour in the garden for 12 months of the year. Visitors welcome £2. For further information contact Sheila 01989 720221 U3A Monthly Meeting Tuesday 17 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent GwenTutt “The History of Oxenhall”.

Admission: £2. Refreshments available.

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...events cont'd from p73 of our Monthly Meetings and discuss your interests with one of us. U3A promotes learning for all retired or semi-retired people over 55 years of age. Members share interests and skills through participation in Interest Groups, of which we currently have 21.

More information can be found on our website: www.u3asites.org.uk/newent.

Newent Orchestra String Trio and Afternoon Tea Wednesday 18 March,2pm Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Cost £3 - Transport can be provided. Please call 01531 821227 and ask for Vanessa to book a place.

Flicks in the Sticks Thursday 19 March, Doors open at 7pm, Film starts at 7.30pm, GorsleyVillage Hall MrTurner (12A):This film explores the last quarter century in the life of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W.Turner. Running time: 150 minutes, there will be a short interval.

Discounted advance booking tickets can be brought either from Gorsley Post Office and Stores or directly from me (email me if you wish to do this). Advance booking ticket prices: £4 for adults, £2 for children (under 18). Admission on the Door: £4.50 for adults, £2.50 for children (under 18).Tea/coffee and biscuits available or bring your own drinks. For more information: call 01989 720358 or email: tony.beckwith@tiscali.co.uk Oxenhall Daffodil Weekend Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March Oxenhall Parish Hall: Light lunches

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walks.The local Poultry Park will also be open for business. Saturday 21: GloucestershireWildlifeTrust Open Day at Betty Daw’sWood & Gwen &Vera Fields between 1.00 and 4.00pm. GuidedWalks, led by Reserve Committee member, leaving Betty Daw’s Wood, at 2.00pm, on both days - around 2 miles, woodland, meadow, road - lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Saturday only at 2.30pm - 0.5 mile walk lasting about an hour, for families/children with information on the wildlife that inhabits the wood.

Messy Church Sat 21 March, 10.30am - 12.30pm St. Mary’s Church Newent Ending with a short time of worship and a meal together. Everyone Welcome For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@ stmarysnewent.org Community Cinema - Family Film Sat 21 March, 6pm Doors open for 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Refreshments available.Admission: free.

For further details please contact Andrea Cox: andreaelizabethcox@tiscali.co.uk Dressage & Showjumping Sunday 22 March, Hayswood Equestrian Dressage and Showjumping at HillView Arena near Three Counties Showground. For details and schedules contact: Linda Ravenhill @ Hayswood Equestrian on 07799740820 Mothers’ Union Monthly Meeting Tues 24 Mar 2pm, St Mary’s Church Holy Communion including Lady Day – Rev. Pat Phillips. Tea, Biscuit and a Chat. Open to All. For further information call Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Open Evening Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm Memorial Hall Newent Photographic displays, Army and Air Cadet presentations and other interesting displays and stalls.

Licenced Bar and buffet. For further information contact John Celino: johnpoppyappeal@yahoo.co.uk A Different Look at India Friday March 27, 7.00pm for 7.30pm, Cliffords MesneVillage Hall With Janet Bollington, accompanied by a TRADITIONAL Indian meal &

bar. Come & enjoy REAL Indian food!

Tickets: £12. Contact Marian on 01531 821542 or Gareth on 01531 821654.

Jigsaw Puzzle Making session preparing for Jigsaw Puzzle Festival in April Saturday 28 March, 10.00am 3.00pm, St. Mary’s Church Newent Everyone Welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@stmarysnewent.org Dymock Spring Fayre & Daffodil Weekend Sat 28 & Sun 29 March, 12 Noon -5pm , Parish Hall & Wintour’s Green Trading tables (£5 per table) & light refreshments including cream teas in the Parish Hall each day. Guided walk of about one hour to see the daffodils, starts at 2.30pm from theWintour’s Green outside St Mary’s Church . For the less energetic, a one-mile walk from the hall leads to an extensive field of daffodils which can be walked through. For more information call 01531 890453 or email jenniferthick@aol.com.

Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 28 Mar, 2.30pm - 4.30 pm Glebe Chapel Come and join us for Crafts, Games, Music and lots of fun meeting new friends. Refreshments provided free.

For information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe: 01452 830203 Quiz Night Saturday 28 Mar, Doors open 6pm, First Question 6.45pm Newent Memorial Hall Teams of 5 to 8 People. Fish’n’Chip Supper. £8 in advance to Clive Bryant: 01531 828626. In aid of Newent Scouts going to International Jamboree in Holland.

UK Film Premier of Billy Graham’s film “The Cross” Saturday 28 March, 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church Newent 60 years since Haringey, 25 years since Mission England. In Billy Graham’s 96th year.

For Newent and Area Churches. Everyone Welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@ stmarysnewent.org

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Newent Choral Society 70th Anniversary Concert Saturday 28 March, 7.30pm Newent Community School Haydn’s Creation with full orchestra. Bar and Raffle. Tickets: £10, Under 18’s: free. For further details contact Angela Jones 01531 820205/angela@sladcliffe.co.uk Easter Holiday Fun Days Tuesday 31 March, Wednesday 01 April, Wednesday 8 April, Thursday 9 April, Hayswood Equestrian,The Stables, Playley Green, Redmarley, D’Abitot, Glos, GL19 3NJ £40 per day for members/£50 non members. For details contact: Linda Ravenhill @ Hayswood Equestrian on 07799740820

820224 or email fairsharesfod@ btconnect.com Newent Bridge Club Wednesdays and Fridays Newent Community School,Watery Lane Wednesday is the competitive evening and Friday is a ‘social’ session. Visitors are always welcome.

Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4th Thurs of the month, 7-8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for many good causes.

The branch is open to any person with a notion to make a difference, just turn up and take part. For further information contact: Richard Balding at secretary.newent. rbl@googlemail.com Newent & District Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm start Red Lion, Market Square, Newent Visitors welcome, please contact secretary on 07794 644 380 or email rotary@newentbb.co.uk

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Drop in Coffee Morning and Village Agents Meet Every Tuesday 10am-12Noon Chill Out Zone Computers & refreshments available: small charge. For further details contact David on 01531

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10 March: Project Cup Competition, Judge: Keith Sharples CPAGB BPE2* 17 March: “Introduction to Creative Photography” by Tony Winfield, Tuesday 24: “Foto-Fusion”: A projected image and print presentation by Clive Haynes FRPS. 31 March: Annual Print and Projected Image Competitions, Judge: Martin Fry FRPS APAGB. For further information please contact Robin Lister robin.lister@talk21.com Newent Quilters Every secondThurs of the month, 7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall New members always welcome.

The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings vary from workshops, sewing evenings and guest speakers. We run sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and will have our next exhibition soon. There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm HuntleyVillage Hall Watercolours, oils, pastels and silk painting are all enthusiastically undertaken by complete novices to the more experienced amateur artists. For further information, please call Lyn on 01452 830694.

Fitness Free Fitness Class Monday-Friday (every weekday) 6.45- 7.15pm, Newent Circle Club Consists of 3 levels so anyone can do it. Classes vary btwn Hip Hop Abs, T25 & Insanity. Just arrive, it’s free! Half an hour each night is all it takes to start feeling fantastic.

Newent Cycle Group Sun 1, Sat 14 & Sun 29 March: Meet at 10am by car park at Newent Lake, Saturday March 7: Meet at 9.30am at Gorsley Goffs School Gorsley. Cycle ride using quiet country rides of about 25 - 35 miles with a coffee and lunch break. For further information please call Ann or Steve 01531 821490 Newent Health Walk Thurs 5 March & Thurs 19 Page 76

March 10am, Meet at United Reformed Church, Broad Street, Newent Our walk is around Newent Lake and the surrounding woodland.There are several routes to suit all abilities and you can walk at your own pace for up to an hour.We will then go back to the United Reformed Church for a coffee and a chat. Call Margaret on 01531 820245 if interested.

Gorsley Barn Dance Club Mon 30 March, 7.30 – 9.30 pm GorsleyVillage 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 Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774.

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

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

Walks may be full or half day and vary 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

Music “NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Friday 27 Mar, 3pm – 4.30pm St Bartholomew’s Activity Room This is a social occasion to listen to and chat about music. Relax in a comfy chair, listen to some wonderful music, express your views and enjoy!

Lead by Bill Anderton Leader of Newent Orchestra. Cost: £2 For more information contact Ginny James on 015321 821904 or email: info@ newentorchestra.org

Newent Classical Brass Sat 28 Mar, 12.15pm – 1.45pm Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. Contact Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra.org or see our 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

LOCAL MARKETS Fairtrade Fortnight Local Market Saturday 7 March, 10am – 12 Noon, Cliffords MesneVillage Hall Locally produced crafts or produce.

Please contact 01531 820461 to book a table (£2).

Kempley Produce Market Saturday 21 Mar, 9.30 - 11.30am KempleyVillage 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 call Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email louise.earll@wyenet.co.uk Morning Market Sat 28 March, 10am- 12 Noon, Rudford and HighleadonVillage Hall Stalls will include cakes from St Mary‘s Church, local produce, home produced crafts and more, plus delicious brunch and refreshments. For details see our website www.rudford.net . E-mail penny@rudford.net or call 01452 790831 now for bookings.

Newent & District Country Market Every Friday, 10-11am, Newent Memorial Hall Locally produced fresh foods including cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys. Seasonal vegetables, eggs, cut flowers, plants and cards.Coffee and Biscuits available.

Newent Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays 10.30am-2.30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.

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Commonwealth Day flag-raising ceremony at council offices On Monday, 9 March, Cllr Jane Horne will raise the Commonwealth flag at the Forest of Dean District Council’s offices so it can fly for the day as part of a celebration of Commonwealth Day. In total, 650 flags will be raised across 38 Commonwealth countries on the day, including the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The day is an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth’s organisations, which aim to improve the lives of its citizens.

Councillors, staff and members of the public are invited to join the event in Forest of Dean, which will take place at the flagpole outside the front of the council offices in Coleford. The Commonwealth Affirmation will be read out by the Chairman before the raising of the flag at 10am (the same time as all other participants throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).

Cllr Jane Horne, Chairman of the District Council said: “I am delighted to be a part of this celebration of Commonwealth Day and I would like to invite members of public to join our ceremony at the Council Offices.”

For more information about the ceremony contact Rebecca Hurcombe on 01594 812607 or email Rebecca.hurcombe@fdean.gov.uk To find out more about Commonwealth Day visit the website www.commonwealththeme.org

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NEWENT

£225,000

NEWENT With Gardens of approximately fifth of an acre set l A Delightful, Spacious & Well Presented Detached Bungalow l A very well presented Extended Detached House in a rural location and enjoying spectacular views In need of some updating work l In a Quiet Location within easy distance of the Town Centre l Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Study, over local countryside and the Malvern Hills & Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms l Entrance Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom Lounge Cloakroom & Utility Room Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast, FamilyRoom Room, Shower Room Entrance l&Private & Conservatory, Ensuite Wet Room/Shower to Master Garden Utility Room, Wet Room, Lounge, Sun Room Garage & Enclosed Rear Garden l Detached Garage with parking to the front lDetached Ample Off Road Parking bedroom Ensuite, 4 double lMaster The property benefiwith ts from gas central heatingbedrooms, & double glazing The property benefts from gas central heating Family Bathroom & Shower Room and upvc double glazing.

Ref 736 £299,950 £225,000 rear garden ample off-road parking. Ref 785 Enclosed email: enquiries@newentproperties.co.uk www.newentproperties.com Tel: 01531 820767

16 Broad Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AJ