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Well, it’s that time to put a cross in the box I’ve put up the poles for my – election time! runner beans There’s lots of new candidates standing for and planted my Newent Town Council this year – good luck to cabbage plants. them all! Hopefully I’ll get the chance to meet all This month I’ll those elected and they all get behind the Onion be planting out Fayre! We are always looking for support! lettuces and other I was sad to see no onion-heads standing this year salad vegetables – maybe I’ll give it a go sometime in the future… and perhaps Although all my time is filled with working on my sow some peas allotment and preparing for the Onion Fayre! and parsnips.

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

By curious coincidence this month’s General Election falls on the 50th anniversary of another such, whose dire consequences are still with us today.

In 1963 the short-lived Central African Federation was dissolved so that its constituent countries – Northern and Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland – could be granted independence. A precondition was the acceptance of universal suffrage, to which the Europeans in Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia grudgingly assented. They became independent as Malawi and Zambia respectively in July and October 1964.

The Southern Rhodesians, though, weren’t playing. Many of them were newcomers from other parts of the Empire: they had fled majority rule once and they weren’t about to do it again.

Despite being warned against it by the newly-elected British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, in November 1964 they held a referendum and overwhelmingly voted for a Unilateral

Declaration of Independence on their own terms – which included the perpetuation of minority rule.

In the election of 7th May 1965 Ian Smith’s Rhodesia Front won a landslide, taking 50 of the legislature’s 65 seats. But only 100,000-odd of the country’s 5,000,000 people were allowed to vote, and 90,000 of those were European. Six months later Rhodesia issued its UDI. The Governor, Sir Humphrey Gibbs, told Smith it was invalid.

Smith told Sir Humphrey – politely, as they were old friends – where he could shove it. Sir Humphrey retired in a huff to Government House, where he remained in magnificent isolation until Rhodesia declared itself a republic four years later.

The world piled in on Rhodesia.

Britain froze its overseas assets and imposed trade restrictions. The UN declared an arms and oil embargo.

Canada, India, Sri Lanka, West Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Israel, Japan, Turkey, Australia – nobody would recognise the new state. Meanwhile the Russians and Chinese armed the military wings of the banned African parties, ZANU and ZAPU, unleashing a decadelong bush war that cost more

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than 20,000 lives.

The backing of South Africa and sanctions-busting by Western supporters allowed Rhodesia to survive for 14 years. But although its military won almost every encounter they had with the guerrillas – and, often, with the Zambian army – the economic position was untenable. In 1979 Rhodesia caved in and allowed a free election in which Bishop Abel Muzorewa’s United African National Congress won a slim majority.

There was a ceasefire; sanctions were lifted; Britain finally and officially lowered the Union Flag. The first postindependence election was held in February 1980; Robert Mugabe’s ZANU won and... well, you know the rest.

One can’t help asking what might have happened if the Southern Rhodesian settlers, like the Europeans in Northern Rhodesia, had called a one-man-one-vote election in 1965? Out of fear and suspicion, though, they chose defiance, isolation, and war over democracy, openness, and trust. They controlled the economy, the civil service, the judiciary, the armed forces – and by refusing to give an inch, they lost the lot.

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Auction Anecdote Smiths recent antique sale on the 17th April was an eventful day for a number of reasons.

Firstly we were re-visited by the Antiques Road Trip and so the cameras were rolling during parts of the sale whilst items entered for sale by experts Phillip Serrell and Natasha Raskin were offered under the hammer.The camera crew, Natasha and Phillip were all charming and made the whole event entertaining and fun.

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Elsewhere in the sale though there was also alot of action with top price of the day being £2,600 paid by a commission bidder for a charming ‘apprentice piece’ miniature chest of drawers. Other items which performed well included a range of interesting collectables as well as jewellery, stamps and postcards.

However I thought I would talk about the sale of a very familiar and popular antique in the form of a 19th century cuckoo clock.

The example for sale at Smiths was of course made in the Black Forrest area of Germany and featured a highly decorative case carved with vines, fruit and flowers.The clock created a great deal of interest despite having no hands (obviously a minor detail for collectors) – the interest mainly being caused by it having a superior eight day fusee movement making it far more reliable and accurate than many more ordinary clocks of this type.

The clock came from a large house clearance just outsideWells which included a number of good quality antique collectables such as musical boxes and barometers.The eventual purchaser was a collector from California who emailed the saleroom to express his ‘excitement at having booked a telephone line’ for the lot. On the day he had competition from all directions – on the internet, in the room and on the other telephone line - but he won out in the end at £720.

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Newent Community School Reunion Newent Community School celebrated its 50th birthday on the 18th April 2015 with a reunion and party for all former students and teachers.

People came from far and wide and despite the fact that the reunion was timed for 2pm to 6pm people were still coming in at 6pm. As a measure of the success of the event it is estimated that close on 1,000 attended. This showed Newent at it’s very best.

The school was built in the early

60’s and was eventually opened in 1965, taking over from the old grammar school and has blossomed over the years to the size it is today, now including the Sixth Form Centre.

The school hall was bedecked with old photos of the whole school over the 50 year period and proved very popular with everyone who attended. At times you could hardly move at all in the hall because of the number of people checking out the photographs.

The most heard phrase echoing around the school all afternoon was “Haven’t seen you in Years” proving just how popular the whole event was.

A tour of the school revealed many of the school rooms being used to show how things had changed over the years with posters, photographs and equipment, including old

Queuing at the start of the event - the queue did not dwindle for one and a half hours!

Busy hall with all school photographs 1965 to present the busiest room of all

Current school pupils from year 7 (left to right) Josh Penfold, Joey Jeremiah and Joe Bottomley who conducted the guided tours

Pippa showing the science room layout

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photographs of students, some even in black and white.

Current science teacher, Jane Price, showed a simple photosynthesis experiment that was done in 1965 and is still being taught today. She contrasted this with a model of the DNA Double Helix which is the modern face of school Biology.

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An unusual event is held every year called the “Toast List”. The Sixth Form hold a dinner which gives them all an opportunity to make a little speech. This is a tradition taken over in 1965 by the new school from the previous Grammar School (pre-1965) and is continued to this day. This room had virtually all the photographs of these events from 1965 and again proved very popular.

Toast List for 1996 Dinner and Dance

It would be difficult to go through all the people to thank for their hard work in producing this event but most praise must go to Pippa Palmer, cookery teacher at the school, who conceived the idea and with great energy followed it through, with the help of around 17 volunteers, to the successful event on the day.

Thanks must also go to the sponsors without which this event would not have been possible. The main sponsors were: Steve Gooch Estate Agents; The Round Table; St Mary’s Church Magazine; Perpetua Press and Newent Magazine for adverts; The Card Shop for balloons; Gooch Sports for a wonderful window display; The Rotary Club; Sports clubs for avoiding fixtures on the day and many more.

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Organiser Pippa Palmer with (L to R), Peter Landau (Head ‘77 - ‘99), Mayor Roger Beard, Deputy Mayor Barrie Wellington and Graham Giles (Deep head ‘75 - 97) at the event.

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Dining Out They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is if you’re willing to do a little digging for it, and sometimes that means literally. If you’ve ever fancied foraging, growing your own grub or even becoming totally self-sufficient then this could be the book selection for you. If not, then you could just toss the page into a nice salad, and eat that instead!

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Practical Self Sufficiency Dick Strawbridge and James Strawbridge You might recognise father and son team Dick and James from the television. You’d at least remember Dick’s moustache if you’ve ever caught their programme ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’. The Strawbridge family double-act are all for making small changes that can transform the way we exist on this planet.

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The Moneyless Man: A Year of Freeconomic Living - Mark Boyle Former businessman Mark Boyle swapped his suit for a pair of jeans and some rubber gloves and vowed to live for an entire year without spending a penny.

He knew that it wasn’t going to be pretty, but his journey through bad hygiene, scavenging and living a truly frugal existence is fascinating. Dabbling in selfsufficiency wasn’t for Boyle and his approach is extreme to say the very least. He’s gone totally ‘off the grid’ and, according to his friends and family, he may also have gone off his rocker. Whether you could adopt his philosophy or not, it’s a compelling idea and one that will make you question how you live and what’s important.

Food For Free - Richard Mabey If you want fast food, or at least a meal on the run, then you should carry this handy little guide around with you. It’s the ideal companion for the country lady or gent who fancies a snack on the move but has forgotten to pack the cheese and pickle sandwiches. There are details of over 100 edible plants, with clear illustrations and some interesting facts on how they’ve been used across the ages. It also talks you through the rules and regulations so that you don’t start munching on protected wild orchids by mistake.

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The Inn at Redmarley well worth a visit!

Since a full refurbishment early last year, the Inn at Redmarley has become a great place to dine and also offers over night accommodation and a private dining area for large groups.

“My aim is to create a Country Inn” says owner Myles Ball, “a place to bring your family for good food at an affordable price.

There’s something special about walking into a pub with an open fire, the murmur of conversation and a friendly welcome.”

Myles’ other pub, the nearby Duke of York at Berrow has become very popular thanks to its excellent menu and welcoming atmosphere. Both pubs pride themselves on a menu that offers something for everyone.

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sensible prices they have become a favourite of regular diners.

“We use local suppliers for much of our food which allows us to offer the very best quality produce” explains Myles. “We’ve also become known for our fish dishes, with fresh sea food delivered to us daily.

The private dining room can hold as many as 36 people. It’s been put to good use with weddings, family gatherings, office functions and Christmas parties.

The Inn at Redmarley also offers superb over night accommodation “which is not only used by tourists but also business people and locals to accommodate visiting family members.”

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External Parasites of Dogs and Cats - Fleas and Ticks With the warmer weather upon us this springtime fleas and ticks will become extremely prevalent. Dogs and cats are out more exploring and hunting in the sunshine; parasites are a problem all year round but mainly they are a problem in the summertime. They are particularly rife in some areas especially where there is rough foliage and bracken. Thus if you

take your dog on holiday to Exmoor or the New Forest etc. it is almost guaranteed that you dog will become infested with ticks, however in our area, particularly the Malvern/Eastnor area, you are particularly likely to get a tick problem. However ticks can simply be picked up in your back garden.

Ticks are free living parasites which recognise warmbodied animals and then jump on to it, they then latch on and suck their blood, this can cause irritation and localised infection and they sometimes carry diseases such as Lyme disease. Our record is having a dog with 135 ticks!

Fleas tend to multiply within the house and with the warmer weather we have seen much more flea issues and flea allergy problems, in cats as well as dogs.

Fleas are present all year round and become more prevalent now in the warmer weather. There are numerous ways of treating a dog for fleas but some of the old preparations are not particularly affective.

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PETS Why a Luxurious Bed is Important for your Elderly Dog A comfortable place to rest their head, extra support for arthritic bones and a little extra TLC - dogs need all of these things as they grow old. You can make their twilight years a happy time for both of you simply by being aware of the issues they face, and what you can do to help.

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A rigorous in-depth assessment process, which delved into all aspects of the business, assures customers that this is not simply another ‘paid-for’ listing but an endorsement which truly means something.

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Royal British Legion Open Evening This year’s Royal British legion (Newent and District Branch) AGM was opened up to the public as an Open Evening.

The meeting opened up so that members of the public could see what the Legion is all about and what they do locally and nationally but also to show the way other organisations support the Legion and how the public can still make a difference.

The meeting was well attended and punctuated by a raffle, which raised £89, and live music supplied by local group “The Other Crowd” courtesy of Soundscape Community Music Association.

Mel Jones Reciting his poem

Certificate of Affiliation being presented to the ACF by RBL Chairman Cllr. John Celino

There was also a poignant film prepared by local resident, Robyn Lister, of his trip to the Menin Gate which resonated with this year’s theme of commemoration the start of WW 1 and photographs of previous Legion events and members taken by Colin Thomas of Crystal Flame Photography.

It was announced that the local branch of the Army Cadet Force (Newent Platoon) was to be affiliated to the RBL and a certificate was presented to the senior ACF member.

The evening was rounded off by a recital by long serving RBL member Mel Jones written by him on his experiences in WW2.

Members of the group “The Other Crowd”

Chairman of the RBL, Councillor John Celino, said “This has been a very successful evening and it is nice to see the public take so much interest in what we do.”

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Roger Bannister: The Man behind the Mile

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk 6th May 2015 marks the 61st anniversary of Roger Bannister’s ‘four minute mile’.

But the last year’s anniversary interviews and publication of his autobiography, Twin Tracks, revealed that the man behind the mile doesn’t want to be remembered solely for his record-breaking achievement.

Testing Times Bannister had enjoyed running at school and chose to study medicine at Oxford because of its record for “creating [runners] who managed to reach the Olympics and... lead full academic and social lives.” He ran 4:52 in the freshman’s mile and competed abroad, delaying his medical exams.

But he wanted time for other interests. “I must be the international athlete who trained least,” admits Bannister. He only did “the minimum amount of training [necessary] to improve,” and this attracted criticism. Bannister found competing stressful and avoided competitions as the 1952 Olympics approached, saving himself for Helsinki. “Running was only my secondary interest and I could not afford to spend another four years jeopardising my medical future with this exciting distraction.”

However, his training hadn’t prepared him for 1500m heats, semi-finals and a final on consecutive days. His fourth place was a “shattering blow”.

The Four Minute Mile Undeterred, Bannister focussed on the four minute mile. A 4:03.6 British-record-breaking run proved “that the four-minute mile was not out of reach,” and desperate to achieve it before his chief rival, John Landy, he named the day: 6th May 1954. At the Iffley Road track Bannister ran the mile in 3:59.4 seconds, becoming an overnight sensation.

Landy broke his record 46 days later, but Bannister beat him at the Commonwealth Games.

He retired on a 1500m win at the European Championships, running 3:43.8 – which would have won gold at Helsinki.

Changing Track “My whole life was medicine.

I wanted to become a specialist.” Bannister believed neurology offered the chance to demonstrate “kindness and effectiveness in dealing with patients and clinical problems.”

Some fellow professionals doubted his commitment though. “How can Bannister, a mere athlete, probably spoilt... aspire to neurology?” But he let his work speak for him.

He focussed on the autonomic nervous system, and founded the Clinical Autonomic Research Society in 1982. He and his colleagues made a host of significant discoveries in autonomic failure, identifying rare disorders, and he has said he would rather be remembered

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for this work than for his mile.

Giving Something Back Chairmanship of the independent Sports Council gave Bannister the chance “to use the experience of both my sports and medical careers; my twin tracks.” He campaigned for random drug-testing and arranged development of a sensitive urinary test for anabolic steroids. “That’s up there with anything I did on the track,” he insists. Meanwhile his successful ‘Sport for All’ campaign encouraged greater sporting participation and access, with the number of multipurpose sports centres rising from 4 to 400. He also chaired the International Council of Sport and Physical Education improving international sporting relations and reducing ethnic and social divisions.

A Worthy Legacy Bannister’s work with the Sports Council laid the foundations for the successful 2012 Olympics and he is rightly proud of all his achievements, but he carried the Olympic torch at the scene of his magic mile (now Bannister Stadium) and acknowledges the fame and opportunity the achievement brought him. So perhaps his legacy is inspiration; to not only set goals, but be prepared to adapt them, and pursue more than one. It’s rather humbling. Evening class, anyone?

Image: Iffley Road Track, Oxford - blue plaque by Jonathan Bowen.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Festival

with groups for Daffodil Court and the congregation spent some considerable time completing around 300 jigsaws ready for the Festival on the 25th April.

fascinated Kristopher Chiswell and DaisyLou Fouweather. Kristopher said “I already have some of these because I like the way the 3D makes them stand out.”

St Mary’s Church have held a Coffee Morning and Festival to raise funds for the Church Refurbishment Fund.

The Reverend Simon Mason, St Mary’s vicar said “It was a great idea and people responded magnificently and we should have them ready in time”.

At present the amount raised is not available.

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In March a coffee morning was held to collect and make up all the donated jigsaws. The idea was to complete the jigsaws so that they could be sold at a special event in the church on the 25th April.

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As predicted the Jigsaw Festival opened on the 25th April at the church with at least 20 people waiting outside even before it opened, indeed one lady bought 40 of the jigsaws as soon as it opened.

In a mammoth effort volunteers and members of Shepherd House together

The Vicar, Rev Simon Mason, said “It has been a delightful day from start to finish. There has been a Some of the jigsaws on sale lovely atmosphere and a massive amount of people have attended with the jigsaws selling like hotcakes.

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Alternative Investments: Returns v Risk

By AnnBy Haldon Alternative Investments: Returns v Risk Ann Haldon

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This years Walk of Witness took place in Newent on Good Friday.

The Walk of Witness is more than 35 years old and was first suggested by Newent man Ian Merchant in the early 80’s. The walk has since grown to the numbers that attend today.

Reverend Simon Mason, Vicar of St Mary’s Church described it as “A ceremony that we have done for many years now and which allows all Christians to remember what Good Friday is all about”

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The denominations taking part were Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Glebe Chapel, United Reform Church,Gorsley Baptist Chapel, St Peters Cliffords Mesne, Christchurch Gorsley and the Leadon Vale Group.

More than 100 people walked the route from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church to St Mary’s Church, Newent following The Holy Cross, which was carried by volunteers from the denominations taking part and stopping at 7 “stations” along the way for prayers, readings, reflections and hymns.

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Going Potty for Summer Plants

by Pippa Greenwood Summer bedding plants are everywhere at this time of year and as soon as conditions are reliable enough, you can plant them out in your garden to create a wonderful, colourful display to last the whole summer long. I am a great fan of hanging baskets, window boxes and patio containers, but this year why not ring the changes and also include some unusual containers and planters to bring a different look or even a bit of humour to your garden?

You can use almost anything as a planter, so keep an open mind before you chuck anything in the bin or skip. I have seen some really crazy plantings in disused hand basins, loo cisterns or even the lavatory itself! Provided there is adequate drainage in the base of the container, it should work well. If you are using something like a hand basin which only has one plug hole in the bottom, make sure that you cover it with pieces of broken crock and then perhaps put an inch or two of coarse gravel in the bottom of the container before you put the compost in as this should help to Page 56

make sure that the drainage hole does not become blocked.

But if you don’t like the idea of bringing your loo or bathroom out into the garden, there are plenty of other normal household objects which can be used as useful planters without necessarily making your neighbours think you have gone completely crazy. How about that old watering can that’s sprung a leak or has a loose handle? Whether you have a traditional galvanised can or a more modern plastic one, you can have great fun planting it up with bedding, particularly if you choose something like trailing blue lobelia to come spurting out of the top and perhaps even the end.

Buckets, too, can look really good fun and if you have one which still has its handle firmly attached, then you could use it as a hanging basket. Plastic buckets can have holes drilled or melted in the base and similarly you can use a sturdy nail to make holes in the base of a metal bucket.

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character can be turned into planting with real flair. If you use old gardening boots or a pair of shoes, you are unlikely to need to add extra drainage as they invariably drain well. But if you are going to recycle a pair of wellies, then you may need to add a bit of extra drainage unless they have quite a lot of damage on their soles.

Again, cascading plants can look particularly dramatic, but a bunch of bright red geraniums or the spiky hedgehog-like foliage of a bright green or variegated grass can look particularly handsome appearing out of some discarded footwear.

What about a beaten up old handbag? If you choose one with several compartments, you can even have sectional planting and if you have one with a handle, it too can be suspended from a pergola or wall and used rather like a hanging basket.

See if there’s anything in your kitchen cupboards that could be recycled and put to better use in the garden.

An old saucepan, casserole pot or even a mixing bowl or jug can make an attractive planter, but again you will

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have to make sure that there is sufficient drainage.

If the container is large and there are no drainage holes in it, then the other option is to plant it up as a mini bog garden and use moisture-loving plants in it such as hostas or pond-side irises. Colanders or sieves also make interesting and unusual hanging baskets and have the advantage of holes that are generally so small that you need not even use a liner. You can simply concentrate on planting one or two upright specimens in the centre of the colander and then using plenty of trailing plants around the edge and allowing them to cascade down. Provided you have time to keep them well watered, you could even create your own living tea set

Larger items such as old wheelbarrows or chimney pots may not be the sort of thing you have lying around your own garden, but you can often pick these up very cheaply from a local salvage or junk yard or perhaps even from a friend’s garden. Something like a wheelbarrow gives a huge planting area and because it holds such a large volume of compost, it will also mean that you need not be quite so concerned about watering, as it will be less inclined to dry out.

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Do You Enjoy The Arts?

If so, why not come to Highnam Community Centre on the second Thursday of most months for a talk given by an expert in their field?

WestGloucestershire DFAS is a friendly local society that is 23 years old, and we organise an interesting and varied programme covering art, architecture, music and history. These are the talks for the next few months: 14th May ‘The History of the Harp’ 11th June ‘The Bayeux Tapestry’ 9th July ‘Simon de Montfort – at Home and at War’ following a brief AGM

activities of local youngsters e.g. making a painting for an exhibition at Nature in Art (see photograph).

Our Heritage Volunteer Group professionally photographed many of the contents of Berkeley Castle for their archive, and have recently been involved in various activities at Nature in Art. On 26th June we will be visiting The Oxford Botanic Garden. You

can see photographs of these activities on our website : www.westglosdfas.org.uk Members receive a quarterly magazine. You are very welcome to come as a guest for a small fee to see whether you enjoy the afternoon. Please telephone 01531 820010 if you would like to visit or join. If you are wondering what DFAS stands for, it is ‘Decorative and Fine Arts Society’ and our local society is affiliated to the national body - NADFAS.

The talks start at 2pm and last about an hour. Tea and biscuits are served afterwards when there is an opportunity to chat and make new friends. The annual subscription for the nine talks is currently £38.

We had a brilliant Special Interest Day in February this year about The Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists, and previous days have covered ‘The Grand Tour’ and ‘Art Nouveau’.

In December there is a Christmas lunch with entertainment in place of the talk.

We have a monthly raffle during the afternoon, the profits of which go to ‘Young Arts’. This supports art

Picklenash School Easter Service Picklenash Junior School attended St Mary’s Church in Newent en masse before Easter for their annual Easter Service.

In a beautiful service the children, staff and parents enjoyed hymns, songs, choir recitals, and a recorder ensemble. There were also readings from students - Millie Panting and Emily Beech (Yr 3) - Ben Ward and Kristiana Dzharakova (Yr 4) - Thomas Evans and Rachel Edwards (Yr 5) - Zoe Wakefield and Cole Robertson (Yr 6).

Mary’s Song was sung by Natasha Brown, Verse 1 of Kum Ba Yah was sung by Emanuel Musat and Gabi Schofield.

Verse 1 of the Hymn “Come and Praise the Lord Our King” was sung by Alyssa Spence and Marta Jakobiak.

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In May, Sheppard House had a Grand Day Out, separating the clients into two groups, one of men and one of ladies. On arrival at the centre the two groups went their separate ways, the ladies enjoying the trip to Labels in Ross on Wye. Each client was assigned one member of staff and this meant that clients were able to go their separate ways to seek out that perfect item of clothing, and even try it on, before purchase.

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Should It Be Home Or Away For Grandparents?

by Kate McLelland If you’ve ever watched TV programmes such as “Escape to the Country” or “A Place in the Sun: Home or Away”, you’ll appreciate the dilemma. Each week these shows focus on couples who dream of making a new start in life, either by moving to a different part of Britain or emigrating to a new country altogether.

In many cases the show’s subjects are older couples. The show takes them to their dream location and follows them as they seek advice on property from a real estate professional.

At the start of each programme we learn something about their lives then eavesdrop as they explore various houses.

But as soon as the door closes on the final viewing, the TV presenter’s expression changes from light-hearted to deadly serious: it’s decision time.

This is often a moment of mixed emotions, particularly if the couple is concerned about leaving grandchildren behind. For all their excitement and anticipation there’s often a trace of regret - even guilt - behind the smiles.

grandparents understand how quickly children grow up. While you can always come back for important events such as sports days and the Christmas nativity play, missing out on the small, everyday things may be difficult.

It’s also possible that your children depend on you to provide regular, unpaid childcare services while they work. In those circumstances your move away may have significant economic implications for the family.

But is it right that grandparents, who may have struggled to bring up their own children, should now feel trapped by a sense of obligation to the next generation?

Jules and Gareth Bowman from Essex were faced with that difficult question when they retired.

It’s a tough dilemma that many of today’s grandparents face: should they move, or stay?

“We had always dreamed of living in the country but my job kept us in town,” says Gareth. “Retirement brought the chance to move but our daughter Ellie worked full time and relied on us for childcare.

Although we didn’t want to let the family down, Jules suffers from ill-health and we felt we only had a few good years left.”

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and son-in-law.

“I don’t think they’d ever considered that we might want to live somewhere else. Ellie spoke to her boss, who let her work flexi-time, and she found a good créche for the holidays.

The move has been good for us and the family enjoy coming to visit.”

The Bowmans were lucky that their family could adapt to changing circumstances, but what works for one family may not work for another: other grandparents have felt there is no alternative but to continue offering support.

It seems counter-intuitive, but sometimes relocation can work better for everyone involved. Without the stresses and strains of close-up living, family visits become more like holidays, celebrated with lots of outings and treats, while Skype calls via a webcam help to bridge the gaps between visits.

Although it may help to discuss future plans with your children, ultimately it’s up to you to decide on the best long-term solution for your health and happiness. But however you choose to go forward, one thing is certain: real life decisions are more complex and challenging than they appear on those reality TV shows!

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New Music Association for Newent

Soundscape is a properly formed association formed by a group of volunteers and individual people form The Good News Centre, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre, After several years of ‘Live at the local businesses, musical groups (including Newent Orchestra) Lake’ the Newent Community together with Musicians, festival School musicians who founded organisers and local parents. the event moved on to greater things and universities.This left At the moment Soundscape is a gap that needed to be filled. working in partnership with Newent Yanna Zissiadou, Head of Music in the school, Adam Burtenshaw (expupil of the school) and David Sass supported the final event in 2014 and subsequently established ‘Soundscape Community Music Association’ to continue to provide support for music and musicians in the community.

Community School to provide a rehearsal room for use by the community as part of Wills Music Hub. At the same time music mentors are being sourced (such as Adam Burtenshaw and Bill Anderton, Newent Orchestra Leader).

We are particularly pleased to have the services of Bill Anderton as he is the leader of the very successful 30 strong Newent Orchestra and he also plays regularly with Gloucester Symphony.

Soundscape will continue to support musical events of all kinds and recent/current projects include:

• Songs at the Good News Centre last December • The sold out “Kick off the

London Tour” concert in St Mary’s Church last December • Musicians at Pauntley Real Ale Festival on Saturday 6th June 2015 The Association meets monthly and will continue to extend current projects and look for new projects as well.

Soundscape is the “Go To” place for all music and events in Newent and surrounding areas.

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THINKING OF YOU CLARE! Update on Clare Page

As many of you already are aware, our regular writer and very active member of the Newent Community, Clare Page, suffered a stroke in March.

At the time of going to print, she is still recovering in hospital and having regular physiotherapy to work on regaining the use of her right arm and leg.

When I visited her last month she was still her bubbly self, very grateful to be alive, entertaining the elderly people in her ward and being so brave. Understandably she is just bored from being in hospital for so long. As you would have read in this magazine, Clare was in training for the London Marathon to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society. Fortunately the Marathon organisers have deferred her place to 2016 because of the circumstances, so her goal is now to be up and running the London Marathon in 2016 and she's already planning another Bingo night for when she is out of hospital! You can still donate to her Just Giving page for Alzheimer's Society: www.justgiving.com/Clare64 Written byVicky Muller - Editor

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Chill Out fund raising

Chill Out “waiters and waitresses” handing out refreshments at the Rummage Sale

The Chill Out Zone in Newent have been raising funds for the organisation.

They held a Cake Sale under the Market House which proved so successful all the cakes were sold and raised an incredible £390 for the Chill Out. Subsequently they held a Rummage Sale in the Chill Out itself which was also very successful in raising a further £60.

Members of the “Chill Out Sales Team” at the cake stall

Chill Out Zone would like to thank everyone who helped and purchased cakes and clothes together with the support of Newent Mayor, Mr Roger Beard and the Newent Initiative. All the monies raised will go directly to the Chill Out Zone itself.

- by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography

St Mary’s Church loses ancient beech tree The end of March saw the end of the popular and favourite beech tree in the grounds of St Mary’s Church, Newent.

The tree, said to be around 300 years old or more, was suffering from rot and had to be cut down as it was becoming unsafe.

The vicar, Rev Simon Mason said ”It is a very sad day when you have to take away such a stalwart but we have retained part of the trunk and roots to create a seat for people to rest and comtemplate. “

Mayor Beard, Cllr Wellington, Rev Mason and the tree cutting crew

All is not lost however as one of our Town Councillors, Cllr Barrie Wellington, who caretakes Newent Arboretum, has taken six cuttings from the tree and these will be nurtured for 2 years before planting out again in the churchyard.

- by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography

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Mayor Roger Beard (left), Rev Simon Mason (centre) and Cllr Barrie Wellington (right) with the cuttings

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Cake and Bake Chocolate Fondant Puddings These divine puds have a wonderful molten chocolate centre which oozes out as you cut into them. Take care not to overcook them and serve immediately otherwise the liquid centres will start to set. Serve with a dollop of tangy crème fraiche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!

Ingredients: • 100g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 100g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling • 100g good quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 2 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 20g plain flour • Mint sprigs, to decorate

2. Place the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and leave until melted.

Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for about 5 minutes.

3. Place the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and flour in a bowl and, using a hand-held electric whisk, beat together until smooth and creamy. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture and pour into the prepared pudding basins.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the puddings are risen, puffy and just set on the outside- they should have a slight wobble and still be runny inside.

5. Leave for a few seconds then turn the puddings out onto serving plates. Decorate with mint sprigs and serve with the strawberries and chocolate shavings.

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1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Lightly grease 4 x 175ml capacity individual pudding basins with the extra softened butter and sprinkle with the extra caster sugar.

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Who Dreamt That One Up? Iain Betson Asks What’s In A Name?

In the seventies, car names conjured up far flung places of style, with sun kissed beaches and rolling countryside. Ford were masters at this: Cortina, Capri, and Granada, although let’s brush over the Escort. Then they completely lost it with the likes of Ka and Mondeo and Probe.

British Leyland had the lame offerings of Marina (it’s a car not a boat, but it should have sunk without trace all the same), Allegro (it was hardly quick), or Dolomite (more like Termite).

But the Japanese have cornered the weird name market starting with The Bongo Friendee and the Suzuki Mightyboy. From Toyota: The Lucinda Joyful Canopy (it has two sunroofs

apparently) and from Mitsubishi the Cyborg-R. Europe, anxious not to be left out, entered VW with its Golf Club and Golf Driver. After that they decided to stay with a simple, descriptive name, so came up with Bora. Vauxhall/Opel had a go as well. There is an urban myth circulating that amongst Spanish speaking countries the Nova enjoyed poor sales as, translated, it means “No Go”.

The Koreans unleashed a whole raft of silly, inappropriate or misunderstood monikers: Hyundai “Accent” - nothing wrong with that per se, except the script style typeface at a quick glance looks like “effluent”. From Kia: The Cee’d (don’t forget the apostrophe!) Hyundai again: The Pony - never a truer word said.

But it won’t end there, because coming over the horizon are the Chinese. With a manufacturing industry geared to produce just about everything, mass car export is just a matter of time and with it some more silly names.

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What's On in May Heritage Display Saturday and Sundays, 1.30pm 4pm, Newent Market House New information boards on “Medieval Newent” and “Into the new Millennium” have been made.

The archaeological finds are being re-mounted too, and in some cases new information added.

Group visits by arrangement. For further information please contact Ginny James on 01531 821904.

Memory Café Friday 1 May, 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 or to receive information. For further information call Vanessa on 01531 821227.

Christian Aid Coffee Morning Saturday 2 May, 10am – 12.30pm, St. Mary’s Newent

There will be stalls. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org ‘Business as Usual’ Thursday 7 May, 7.30pm, St Peter’s Church, Cliffords Mesne The World Premiere of a new play with music (The Everyman Theatre, sponsored by Air in G). With their husbands and boyfriends fighting for freedom in France, during

World War 1, the womenfolk of Gloucestershire determine that it must be “Business as Usual” on the home front. A tale of courage, grit and a liberal smattering of humour.

Tickets cost £8 (£4 for under 18s.

For tickets or more information call Marian on 01531 821542 or Gareth on 01531 821654.

Table Top Sale Saturday 9 May, 10am – 1pm, Gorsley Village Hall Coffee, tea and cakes available. If you would like to book a table at £5.00 each, please contact Margaret Evans on 01989 720737or email mae@margaretaudrey.plus.com Newent Orchestra Spring Concert Saturday 9 May, 7.30 pm, Newent Memorial Hall Music in Nature, Art and Dance’, light classics. Tickets on the door, £8, £7 concession, children free. Programme at www.newentorchestra.org/springconcert.html Frampton Brass Band Concert Sunday 10 May, 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Newent Lakeside Bring your chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the music. If wet, the concert will take place in St Mary’s Church. Free entry but there will be a Silver Collection. Teas in interval provided by St Mary’s Church. For further information please call Alison Offord on 01531 820782.

Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Monday 11 May: 10.30am 12 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 jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk Healing Service Wednesday 13 May, 7.30pm, St. Mary’s Church Newent Speaker Rev Michael Bennett Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@stmarysnewent.org

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Charity Bingo Night Friday 15 May, 7.30pm, Newent Circle Club Raffle in interval. Pay bar available.

In aid of Chill Out Zone. For further information call Margaret Highton on 01531 820245.

Messy Church Saturday 16 May, 10.30am - 12 Noon, St. Mary’s Church Newent

Fun activity time for all the family, 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 Sat 16 May, doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Family Film. Refreshments available. Admission: free. For further information please contact Andrea Cox: andreaelizabethcox@ tiscali.co.uk Newent Orchestra String Trio and Afternoon Tea Friday 22 May, 2pm, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Cost: £3. Transport can be provided. Please call 01531 821227 and ask for Vanessa to book a place.

Dymock Half Marathon Sunday 24 May The Pound, Dymock, GL18 2AD Twenty-fifth Dymock Half Marathon: The annual event runs through the rolling countryside of the Gloucestershire Herefordshire borders. Taking off through Dymock we clip the edge of Ledbury before swinging South and West

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...events cont'd from p73 to Much Marcle. The beautiful rolling Herefordshire countryside unfolds before us as we run the final leg back into Dymock, past the Beauchamps Arms and sprint to a finish at Dymock’s cricket club; home of the fourth annual Dymock Festival. Registration will take place at Dymock Cricket Club from 8am to 9.30am, although please get there as early as you can as we need to bus you to the start point for the 10am start. For more information visit: www.dymockfestival.co.uk Blood Donors’ Clinic Friday 24 May, 1.30-3.45pm & 4.45-7.30pm Staunton & Corse Village Hall

For an appointment please call: 03001232323. For more information visit: www.blood.co.uk Open Garden for Christian Aid Sun May 24, 2pm - 6pm, Lower Farm House Cliffords Mesne Entrance by donation. For further information call Gareth on 01531 821654.

Open Orchestral Workshop Saturday 30 May, 10am - 4pm, Newent Community Centre Newent Orchestra invites other players to join them for a day exploring and rehearsing Haydn’s Symphony No.101, ‘The Clock’.

Cost: £8.00. Details and booking form available at www.newentorchestra.org/2015workshop.html Songs in the Park with Newent Community Choir Saturday 30 May, 2.30pm, Newent Lakeside Bring your chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the music. In aid of Friends of St Mary’s Church Page 74

Newent. Teas in interval. For further information please contact Martin Brown on 01531 820895.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 23 May, 2.30pm 4.30 pm, Glebe Chapel Come and join us for Crafts, Games, Music and lots of fun.

Meet new friends. Refreshments provided free. For more information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe on 01452 830203 Drop in Coffee Morning and Village Agents Meet Every Tues, Wed and Thurs10am3pm, Chill Out Zone Computers & refreshments available for small charge. For further details contact David on 01531 820224 or email fairsharesfod@btconnect.com Mothers’ Union Monthly Meeting Tuesday 26 May, 2pm, St Mary’s Church Rev Rosemary Franklin “Finding myself a Priest.” Come for tea, biscuits and a chat. Open to all. For further information call Margaret Highton on 01531 820245.

Newent Bridge Club Wednesdays and Fridays, Newent Community School, Watery Lane Wednesday is the competitive evening and Friday is a ‘social’ session. Visitors always welcome.

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

Newent Probus Club Tuesdays, Memorial Hall, Newent Newent Probus Club, for retired men, meets twice monthly on Tuesdays at the Newent Memorial Hall. New members and visitors always welcome. For further information contact Peter Hayes on 01531 821212.

U3A Monthly Meeting Tuesday 19 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent Admission is £2 and refreshments are available. Limited parking is available by the Hall with additional spaces in the adjacent car park.

If you are interested in joining U3A why not come to one of our Monthly Meetings 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.

Mad Hatter Games and Craft Activity Friday 29 May,11am to12Noon, Newent Library Come along and enjoy some fun ganes and activities.

Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm

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Huntley Village 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.

“In Stitches” Saturday 2,1 Saturday 6 and Saturday 30 May, 10am – 12Noon, Glebe Chapel

Come along to this sewing group where we enjoy each other’s company and learn from each other. Bring your sewing project and your machine along. Tea and Coffee provided. For more information call Jacky on 01452 790632.

Newent & District Camera Club Every Tuesday 7.30pm for 7.45pm start, Newent Library New Members welcome. For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com

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 Quilters Every second Thurs of the month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall New members always welcome.

The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings vary from workshops, sewing evenings and guest speakers. We run sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and will have our next exhibition soon. There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com

Gorsley Barn Dance Club Monday 25 May, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Fun and good exercise in a social atmosphere. Previous experience and/or a partner are not necessary!

All welcome whatever your age.

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

Newent Cycling Group We are an informal and friendly cycling group and you are welcome to come and join us on one of our rides. We meet every Thursday at 7pm by The Kings Arms Pub, Ross Road, Newent. We have two rides to suit different abilities and

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...events cont'd from p75 we cycle around the local quiet country lanes. If you would like to join us on one of our rides please telephone Ann or Steve on 01531 821490 for further information.

Newent Health Walk Walk round the Lake Thursday 7 and Thursday 21 May, Meet at United Reformed

Church at 10am Suitable for all abilities - you can walk for as long as suits you. We will finish at 11am for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 or call Scheme Coordinator Kim Spencer on 01594 562240.

Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774.

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 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.

Gardening Gorsley Garden Club Monday 18 May, 7.30 pm, Gorsley Village Hall Visitors welcome £2. For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221.

Huntley Garden Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30 to 9.30 pm, Huntley Village Hall Our programme consists mainly of talks on gardening subjects and visits to gardens. We are a friendly group and if you would like to see us, then why not pop in? For further information contact Heather on 01452 830088.

Newent Garden Club Thursday 21 May, 7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall “Right Plants in the Right Places” with Frank Hardy. Competitions: 3 New Potatoes/1 stem of Flowering Shrub.

New members are very welcome.

For further details please call Betty on 01531 821399 or email betty@ woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk Music Newent Classical Brass Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. Contact Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra.org, or see website www.newentorchestra.org Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road For more information call Bill Anderton on 01531 821075 or email info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org “NOMAG” Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group Friday 29 May, 3pm – 4.30pm, St Bartholomew’s Activity Room

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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 call Ginny James on 015321 821904 or email: info@newentorchestra.org

LOCAL MARKETS

Kempley Produce Market Saturday 9 May, 9.30 to 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Come and shop for local produce at good prices, including home-made bread, locally grown vegetables, chutneys, preserves, jam & cakes and lots more (produce seasonal).

Enjoy a cup of fair trade tea/coffee with a slice of home-made cake, or chat over a brunch of bacon/sausage butties with friends and neighbours in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere.

For more information contact Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email louise.earll@wyenet.co.uk Morning Market Saturday 30 May, 10am - 12 Noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Stalls will include cakes from St Mary’s Church, local produce, home produced crafts and more, plus delicious brunch and refreshments. For more information call 01452 790831, email: penny@rudford.net or visit: www.rudford.net 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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21 Food & Drink The Inn at Redmarley 35 Meryem's Turkish Restaurant 25 The Mill Race 15 The Swan 24 The Yew Tree Cliffords Mesne 29 Food Delivery Wiltshire Farm Foods

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£365,000 NEWENT 3 DoubleHILL Bedrooms with Ensuite & Family Bathroom 3 Bedrooms & Family Bathroom £340,000 MAY A 3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow A Very Spacious & Individual Split Level Extended NEWENT NEWENT in third of an acre of garden, with fantastic views Detached Family Home with lovely private garden situated lSet A Delightful, Spacious & Well Presented Detached very well presented Extended Detached House cul-de-sac close to the market town of Newent over surrounding countryside, situated in a Bungalow quiet lane inl aAquiet lin lUpper In the a Quiet Location withinof easy distance Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Conservatory,Room, Study, popular village May Hill of the Town Centre floor: Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast

Entrance Hallway,Porch, Lounge,Front DiningEntrance Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom Cloakroom Utility Room Entrance Hallway, lLounge with&Dining Area, Bathroom, 4th Bedroom/Study lRear & Conservatory, Room/Shower Room to Master Private Garden Lounge, DiningEnsuite RoomWet & Kitchen floor: Entrance Hallway, 3 Bedrooms, Family lGround Double Bedrooms, Bathroom/Shower Room, Separate wc lBathroom/Shower Garage with parking to the front Ample Off Road Parking l3Detached Room, Utility/Laundry Room of parking andcentral a third of an &acre of garden. lAn Theabundance property benefi ts from gas heating double glazing property benefits from Oil Fired Central Heating Outside: Ample Off Road Parking, Space for Boat/ The Caravan & Private Rear Garden.

Ref 785 Ref 736 £299,950 £225,000 & Double Glazing. email: enquiries@newentproperties.co.uk www.newentproperties.com Tel: 01531 820767

16 Broad Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AJ