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Short Story Paws for Comfort By Jackie Brewster “Are you Ian, the bellboy?” An elegant lady in a tweed cape strode into the hotel ballroom, startling Ian, who’d been busy admiring his hair from every angle in the mirrored walls.

Behind her another lady in an anorak, wrestling a nylon men’s suit carrier in her arms, struggled to keep up.

Ian nodded warily. He’d already carried one old lady’s luggage to the second floor and that seemed like quite enough work for one day.

“You’ll do perfectly,” she said, and turned to her companion.

“Dolly, don’t you think he has the look of a young Liberace?”

“Very handsome, Val,” the lady nodded emphatically.

Ian instinctively smoothed his hair.

“So that’s settled,” Val said.

“You’ll do it.”

“Do what?” Ian was alarmed. As a rule, he tried to do as little as possible.

“We’re holding a fashion show in the hall and our model has let us down.” She smiled demurely.

“I assume you have catwalk experience?”

“A bit.” Ian’s gran had once entered him into a beautiful baby contest, so he knew that the world of fashion was just waiting to discover him. He frowned. “I’ll have to ask my manager.”

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because the air between him and Mr Fulsome had been frosty ever since Ian had been caught taking selfies in the honeymoon suite Jacuzzi.

“What would I have to do?”

Ian asked.

“Imagine New York fashion week,” Val raised two manicured hands to set the scene, “and you’re the star of the show.”

Ian’s eyes lit up.

In a few excited taps of his phone Ian alerted the world to his big catwalk debut.

“Where’s my manners?” she laughed. “Let me introduce our designer, Dolly Cramp.”

“Right, let’s get you into your outfit.” Val clapped her hands.

“Dolly, hand over the suit.”

Dolly shuffled forward and awkwardly shook Ian’s hand, while trying not to lose control of the suit carrier.

“You want me to change here?” Ian asked; this was all happening very fast.

“You’re just perfect for my outfit.” She grinned as though unable to take her eyes off him.

Ian had seen fashion designers in magazines but none of them looked like Dolly Cramp. He hoped the grubby anorak she was wearing wasn’t one of her designs.

“The local TV station is here already,” Val added, “so you’ll get lots of exposure.”

“What?” Ian suddenly felt excited. “Where?”

Val pointed to the ballroom exit.

“Just through those doors.”

“Have I got time to let my friends know?” Ian pulled out his phone. Nothing was going to stop him announcing his big break in fashion.

“Be my guest!” Val cried. “Get it out on social media, and everyone will see you on the teatime news.”

“We’ve seen it all before,” Dolly grinned, offering him the bag, “haven’t we Val?” “Let’s turn our backs anyway, Dolly?” Val said. “Give the lad his dignity.”

Ian unzipped the bag, and a long brown garment of furry padded fabric came tumbling out.

“What’s this?” He thought there must be a mistake. “It looks like a onesie?”

“It’s the star of my Paws for Comfort range,” Dolly called over her shoulder. “Incredibly snuggly, and it makes the wearer look like a gerbil. Will you need a hand with the tail?”

Ian held up the costume in horror and wondered whether he could make a run for it while their backs were turned.

“And be quick,” Val added.

“The cameras are rolling just outside.”

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Postcards are actually rather in vogue at present and the key to value is understanding the different themes which collectors are looking for. People often like to collect postcards according to their own interests and so one finds enthusiasts looking for subjects ranging from dogs and cats to railway stations and old post offices. Of course, some of the most sought-after cards are those showing local history scenes and most people are very interested to see photographic postcards of their local area from ‘times gone by’.

A group of five Hereford town centre postcards in the April sale depicted two charitable sponsored walks in 1909, a marathon race in 1908 and street scenes from an early election day. The five cards sold for £170, which is not a bad return for five little bits of cardboard when you think about it. Of course, it is the fact that most of these postcards would have been thrown away over the years which makes them so rare and desirable.

Another interesting lot in the sale was a oneowner mixed album of postcards which included a Glastonbury 1909 carnival scene and a hatters shop front from Stroud. The album which sold for £210 also included my favourite card in the sale – a very cute looking Louis Wain cat smiling sweetly accompanied by the words ‘With warm Wishes for a Happy Christmas’. It is only after one looks closely at the card that one realises with a shock that the cat is actually pouring a kettle of boiling water into a bowl of goldfish!

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Sweet Recipe Chocolate Fondant Puddings Don’t overcook these divine chocolate puds or the centres will set and you’ll lose the gooey molten middle. You can prepare them a couple of hours in advance and bake them just before serving.

Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 175g caster sugar • 175g good quality plain chocolate, broken into pieces • 3 large eggs • 50g plain flour • Cocoa powder and icing sugar, to dust • Whipped cream and strawberries, to serve

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1. Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas mark 5.

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bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.

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caster sugar together for 5 minutes until very thick, pale and creamy, then whisk in the chocolate mixture. Sift over the flour and gently fold in using a metal spoon.

4. Divide the mixture between the four dishes. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the puddings have risen and are just set on the outside – the tops should still wobble when pressed lightly. Run a knife around the edge of the puddings and turn out onto plates. Dust with cocoa powder and icing sugar and serve immediately with whipped cream and strawberries.

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Striking Sunflowers

by Pippa Greenwood

Sunflowers are one of the most stunning and impressive flowers you could have in your garden, and are easy to grow too. Sow them this month to achieve a fantastic flowery display in just a few months’ time. So which ones should you choose and how do you go about getting the best crop of flowers?

There are fast-growing and potentially very tall varieties such as ‘Russian Giant’ and ‘Titan’, with the latter reaching a potential height of up to 360cm or 12ft and having heads of up to 60cm (2ft) in diameter!

There are some delightful miniature or dwarf varieties. The F1 variety ‘Little Dorrit’ grows to about 60cm (2ft) and has rich yellow flowers with very dark centres. Another favourite is ‘Little Leo’ at just 45cm (18in), which makes lots of impact with golden yellow heads on multibranching stems.

Nowadays there are many colours other than yellow readily available, such as ‘Black Magic’, which has maroon flowers and is multi-branching, reaching a height of about 180cm (6ft).

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including the orangey-brown ‘Velvet Queen’, ‘Black Velvet’ and the bi-coloured and pollenfree ‘Magic Roundabout’.

For containers, ‘Pacino Colada’ is a compact variety growing to just 40cm (16in) and has 10cm (4in) wide golden-yellow flowers, making a wonderful plant for a sunny patio, sheltered balcony or in the flower beds.

Children love a competition to grow the tallest plant and varieties like ‘Russian Giant’ and ‘Giant Single’ are perfect for smaller gardeners, and as they reach heights of about 180cm (6ft) will soon dwarf them!

Sunflowers make a cheap and cheerful addition to a garden boundary, adding splashes of colour to a dreary fence line or helping to mask a garage or shed.

You should get a good crop of blooms if you sow sunflowers between March and May, depending on the weather and where you live. You can sow them straight into the soil or into pots of compost. I like to use RootTrainers to encourage really well-developed and deep roots to develop, and make it easy to plant out the sunflowers with minimum root disturbance; see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/grow-great-crops

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As their name suggests, sunflowers need plenty of sunshine to thrive. However, although many are tall, each plant does not actually take up much space at ground level.

Slugs and snails love sunflowers so I always grow them in small individual pots and plant them out when they’re a few inches tall. This means they’re bigger and tougher and better able to resist attack. As an added precaution, put a ring of slug-deterring material around the base of each one – crushed shells, crushed eggshells, coco-shell or pine needles for instance.

If you’re growing sunflowers on anything other than a protected site, it may be necessary to give the taller varieties some support in the form of a sturdy bamboo cane or slim stake, just in case the wind blows too strongly!

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An evening of glorious Restoration entertainment With the wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle this month, interest on all things royal will be mounting. The May Hill Players have picked up the 'zeitgeist' to commemorate all things royal and are presenting 'The Rhyming Diary of Mrs Pepys' by Carolyn Kain as part of an evening of Restoration comedy, songs and dance on Friday 18th May and Saturday 19th May (the actual day of the royal wedding) in May Hill Village Hall.

In the 'Rhyming Diary of Mrs Pepys', Mrs Pepys takes her husband's famous diary and reveals the legacy of King Charles II's womanising along with the rivalries of his numerous mistresses.

Find out more by coming along to an evening of right royal rollicking which celebrates a period of history that continues to have a bearing on the royal family today. Tickets cost £8. Phone 01594 369830 for more details.

New opening times for Newent Community Café The Community Café at 36 Broad Street will now be open every Monday to Thursday.

Newent Initiative Trust has recently been awarded a grant to cover the costs of opening regularly to offer a warm welcome to everyone – from individuals and groups to families, friends and carers.

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A Mountain to Climb Amelia Larcombe is a first year student at Newent Comprehensive School and is climbing up Mount Snowdon in May in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

Amelia’s grandma and step-brother both received support from the charity during their fights with the disease. Such was the effect on her from the loss of two important people in her life, Amelia decided she wanted to do something to make a difference and hopefully help others. Several members of her family, and friends of the family, have had battles with cancer and supporting the awareness and fundraising of the MacMillan Cancer charity is something Amelia is passionate about.

Unfortunately, bereavement counselling isn’t available for children unless they have lost a direct sibling or parent, but Amelia has found that taking the

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Amelia originally set her fundraising target at an ambitious £500. However, within days of making the JustGiving page, she had exceeded her target and at the time of writing has now raised over £700. The generosity of friends and family has brought her to tears and made her even more determined to do them proud.

Amelia’s mum says: “We have booked a place to stay nearby for two nights in May. If the weather is bad on the first day and we get turned away, we will go back on day two. If we get turned away due to weather a second time we will try again in June. Amelia is absolutely committed to complete the challenge she has set herself and is already talking about what she might do next year.

We are all very proud of her. I think it is incredible that someone so young can take something terrible and heartbreaking and turn it into something positive and empowering.”

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A Doggy Problem The Mayor is currently working with Rob Carpenter, the Street Warden, to try and draw people’s attention to the problem of dog fouling in the town. It is hoped that talks with pupils at the Primary School and the poster competition recently held, will make dog walkers more aware of the dangers of not cleaning up after their pets.

Speeding Traffic Several councillors are being trained in the use of a speed gun by the police as part of a campaign to reduce speeding in built-up areas.

A Date for Your Diary Following the successful Newent Open Day last July, the Town Council is supporting another event this year to encourage more residents to find out what Newent has to offer. This will take place on Sat 14th July.

For a fuller version of this newsletter please visit our website.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Information about the Council, its activities, contact details for councillors, agendas and decisions can be found on the website at www.newenttowncouncil.org.uk.

The clerk is available on 01531 820638 from Monday to Friday or email townclerk@ newenttowncouncil.gov.uk. Our Council Office address is: 1st Floor, Newent Community Centre, Ross Road, GL18 1BD. We are open to the public from Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am – 12.30pm and 2 - 4pm.

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CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT LABELS “We’re delighted with the response to our craft workshops at Labels,” says Emma Robert of Ruby Florence Designs who runs the regular half-day events at the store.

“Keeping in mind that not everyone is free to attend during the week, in addition to our Thursday morning dates we’ve now also added Saturday dates for many of our future workshops.”

“The theme of our craft workshop at Labels in May is making a snapback purse. This will take place on Saturday 19th May, 10am to 12 noon.”

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MUSIC FOR MUSCLES 12 May, 7.30pm, St Michael and All Angels Church, Mitcheldean Monmouth Male Voice Choir, Harpist Jemima Phillips, Mitcheldean Primary School Choir and Lilia Evans (Junior Forest Bard 2017). Refreshments & raffle. Tickets: £7; Mitcheldean Library: 01594 544164; Martin: 07796 58525 or at the door.

HIGHNAM COURT GARDENS – OPEN DAY 13 May, 11am - 5pm, Highnam Court 40 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland to view. Adults £5, children 50p; all in aid of the NSPCC. BAND CONCERT 13 May, 2.30 - 4.30pm, Newent Park Lydney Brass Band. Bring a chair or rug to sit on. Teas at St Mary's in interval. Silver collection. newentcc@gmail.com

Churchdown Postcard, Cigarette Cards and Stamps Fair 28 May, 10am - 4pm, Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown GL3 2JH Independent fair attracting 29 dealers buying, selling and exchanging on the day. Refreshments & free car parking.

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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 13 – 19 May, St Mary's Church MEETINGS ABOUT PRAYER 15 May, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church Find out about different ways to pray and learn from each other.

HELLENSMUSIC FESTIVAL 16- 20 May, Hellens, Much Marcle World-class concerts, masterclasses, tango at the church and a trip to the pub.

In its sixth year, this year is the biggest and most varied yet held in and around Hellens. www.hellensmusic.com FISH, CHIPS & SEA SHANTIES 16 May, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Pauntley Village Hall Music by The King’s Shilling. £8.50pp to incl. fish & chip supper (or vegetarian option), dessert and tea/coffee. BYO wine/beer.

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MAY HILL PLAYERS: GLOURIOUS RESTORATION ENTERTAINMENT 18 & 19 May, Doors 7pm, 7.30pm start, May Hill Village Hall Delight in songs, dances & poems followed by "The Rhyming Diaries of Mrs Pepys" by Carolyn Kain. Bar. Tickets: £8 (over 12's only). Geraldine - 01594 369830.

'BE STILL' - QUIET MORNING 19 May, 10am - 12pm, St Mary's Church Exploring deeper and differing ways of listening to God. COMMUNITY CINEMA 19 May, Doors open 6pm, Film starts 6.30pm, Newent

Community Centre, Ross Rd Family film & refreshments.

Free admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. Andrea Cox: acox27@btinternet.com GORSLEY COMMUNITY SHOP CONCERT 19 May, 7.30pm, Gorsley Baptist Church Award-winning ‘Synergy’ (A-Cappella Chorus) & other local artists. Tickets: £5; info@gorsleycommunityshop. co.uk or 01989 720312.

PAUNTLEY REAL ALE FESTIVAL 2 June, 12pm - 11pm, Pauntley Village Hall, GL19 3JD Variety of ales, lager, ciders, perries, wine and food available.

Music & entertainment. Tickets (18yrs+): Advance £6, Door £8 07715 530236 or 07732 640012.

Children welcome. Proceeds for local good causes. www. pauntleyrealalefestival.org NEWENT ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT 2 June, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall Programme incl. Eric Coates’ ‘London Symphony’. For full programme and contact details see www.newentorchestra.org.

RELAY FOR LIFE 30 June - 1 July, 12pm – 12pm, Freedom Leisure, Church Rd, Lydney Start a team with friends, family and colleagues and help beat cancer sooner. Cancer survivors are welcome to be a VIP for the day. 07869 118016, www.fodrelay.co.uk.

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LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES ASHLEWORTH & HASFIELD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Every 2nd Tues, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall Janet Williams: 01452 700320, janet.williams1985@gmail.com BABY & TODDLER GROUP Term time Thursdays, 9.30 11am, St Mary’s Church Newent CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Alternate Thursdays, 10am 12pm, Good News Centre For people living with cancer and their carers. Peer support and access to healthcare staff.

Judy Berry: 01594 811910 CASTLE TUMP WI Every 2nd Weds, 7.30pm, Upleadon Village Hall Gill Bywater: 01531 820294 DOG TRAINING Tuesdays, 6.15 - 7.45pm, Gorsley Village Hall Puppy class 6.15 - 6.45pm, Dogs 6.45 - 7.45pm. 01989 768383 or 07789 497578.

DYMOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Wed/month, 7.30pm, Dymock Parish Hall Penny Browne 01531 890366, pennybrowne332@gmail.com, or Ann Vizor 01531 890438, coneybury@gmail.com.

GORSLEY MOBILE POST OFFICE Wednesdays, 2.30 - 3.30pm; Fridays, 2.15 - 3.15pm, Gorsley Baptist Church (upper) Car Park Refreshments available in the Lighthouse.

GORSLEY PRE-SCHOOL Gorsley Village Hall For children from 2 to 5 years old. Karen Taylor: 07743 59599. www.gorsleypreschool.org GORSLEY TODDLER GROUP Tuesdays, Gorsley Village

Hall, term time. £2.50 per family incl. craft and a snack. Lissy Millards: 07920 100883, gorsleypre school@yahoo.co.uk HARD OF HEARING CLUB 2nd & 4th Monday/month, 10am - 12pm, St Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford To help those with hearing impairment feel less isolated and have fun. Elaine: 07971 303958 HARTPURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2nd Thu/month, 7.30pm at Hartpury Village Hall.

Sue Wilkes: 01452 700267, wilkes148@btinternet.com HIGHNAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Thu/month, 7.30pm, Highnam Parish Rooms, GL2 8DG Tel. 01452 523966 KILCOT & GORSLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Tue/month, 7.30pm, Creche Room, Gorsley Baptist Church Daphne Toner 01989 720671 or daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk or Anne Course 01989 721086.

NEWENT & DISTRICT BRANCH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 4th Thu/month, 7pm - 8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for good causes.

Susanne Britt: secretary.newent. rbl@googlemail.com NEWENT & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 2nd & 4th Tues/month, Memorial Hall, Newent Secretary 01531 890248 or 07960 463462, or fraser.gunn@live.com.

NEWENT & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB Tuesdays, 6.45pm for 7pm dinner, Three Choirs Vineyards Restaurant, Newent, GL18 1LS Secretary: 07794 644 380, rotary@newentbb.co.uk NEWENT & DISTRICT U3A 3rd Tues/month, 9.45am -

12pm, Newent Memorial Hall Presentations from visiting speakers. https://u3asites.org.uk/ newent/home or 01531 820826.

NEWENT & GORSLEY MOTHER’S UNION MEETING 22 May, 2pm, St Mary’s Church “Elizabeth Reay Last Diocesan President “ NEWENT AREA PRAYER FOCUS 1st Wed/month, 8.30am, St Mary's Church Rooms, Newent Come along and pray for everyone in the Newent area with people of all churches.

NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Every Wednesday (6.45pm meet for 7pm start) and Friday (7pm meet for 7.15pm start), Sixth Form Centre, Newent Community School Always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. www.bridgewebs.com/newent NEWENT CHESS CLUB Thursdays 2pm, Newent Library NEWENT LAKESIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meet every 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm Sheppard House, GL18 1TL Colette Arbuthnot 01531 820036, colette.arbuthnot1@gmail.com.

15 May: Games Evening.

NEWENT LIBRARY CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 10.30am - 12pm For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books.

01531 820447.

PARKINSON’S UK NORTH FOREST (NEWENT) GROUP 2nd Mon/month (except May, July & Dec), 10.30am - 12pm Jane Henderson 0844 225 3694, jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk.

ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS Join the 186 Newent Squadron on a Monday or Thursday from 7.15pm at Newent Community Centre, GL18 1BD and see what you can achieve, whether it's sports, music or first aid, we offer a wide range of activities. Between 13 and

17 years (or 12 y.o. and in year 8).

Flt Lt Grimshaw 07796 954841. oc.186@aircadets.org. Facebook: 186 Newent Squadron.

RUDFORD HIGHLEADON & CHURCHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 4th Weds/month, 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall Margaret Bullock: 01452 750438 STAUNTON & DISTRICT WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2nd Weds/month, 7pm, Lawn Farm, Pillows Green Road, Corse, GL19 3NX Barbara Bubb: 01452 840338, bubb3da@btinternet.com THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB 2nd Thu/month, 2pm, St Mary’s Church, Newent For the older generation; usually includes a speaker followed by tea and cakes.

TIBBERTON & TAYNTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Weds/month, 7.30pm at Taynton & Tibberton Village Hall Patricia Rackliffe: 01452 790520, pmrackliff@hotmail.co.uk TOWN HISTORY & LIFE DISPLAY Open to public Saturdays & Sundays (except Onion Fayre weekend) until 30 Sept, 1.30 4pm, Newent Market House Ginny James 01531 821904.

Arts and Crafts HUNTLEY ART GROUP Every Friday, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Huntley Village Hall Tutor Jackie Cox. Watercolours, oils, pastels, silk painting, etc.

All levels. Heather Smith 01452 830088 or Mara Ciolfi 01242 678601.

'IN STITCHES' (FORTNIGHTLY) 10am - 12 noon, Meet upstairs at Newent Community Centre Free sewing/knitting club.

Jacky Wallace 01452 790632.

MALSWICK ART CLUB Every Wednesday, 10am

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- 12 noon, Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, GL18 1HE Relax, have fun and experiment with new art techniques in a friendly environment. Suitable for all. Pay as you go basis.

Janice 07884 266947.

NEWENT & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB MEETING Tuesdays, meet at 7.30pm, Newent Library (parking behind) Workshops, talks and competitions. £2 per evening (visit 3 times before joining). www.newentdcc.com, info@newentdcc.com.

NEWENT QUILTERS 2nd Thurs/month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall For beginners and experienced quilters. Sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and next exhibitions. Mags Smith: 07989 059835, newentquilters1@gmail.com

Fitness & Exercise ACTIVE BALANCE & FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES (OVER 60S) Fridays, Newent Memorial Hall Falls Prevention: 1 - 2pm. Active Balance: 2 - 3pm. Suitable for those with early dementia; speak to your GP/Nurse about a referral or The Exercise Referral Team 01594 812399. £3 per class.

Sarah Davies 07914 538616.

ASTON INGHAM BOWLING CLUB Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 9pm, Aston Ingham Bowls Club, Orles Green. Equipment available.

No experience needed. www. astoninghambowlingclub.co.uk or Rita Hancock 01989 720168 or 07742986904.

GORSLEY BARN DANCE CLUB Last Mon/month, 7.30pm 9.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Ceilidh and barn dancing.

Previous experience and/or a partner not necessary.

Chris 01989 562934 or Hilary 01989 720105.

MAY HILL COUNTRY DANCE Last Wed/month, 10am 12pm, May Hill Village Hall No previous experience or partner needed.

NEWENT CYCLING GROUP Informal cycling group with rides to suit different abilities. www.groupspaces.com/ NewentCycling, Ann or Steve 01531 821490.

NEWENT LINE DANCERS (INTERMEDIATE +) Thursdays, 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Newent Community Centre Tel. 07725 614774 NEWENT PARKRUN (FREE) Saturdays, 9am, Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, GL18 1QF 5km run. Register at www. parkrun.org.uk/newent NEWENT SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB Saturdays, 2pm - 4pm, Newent Comprehensive School Gym Bowls available. Barbara: 01531 820279 NEWENT WALKING GROUP Sundays, twice a month An informal friendly walking group, full or half days 4 - 10 miles. Alison Jones 01531 820151.

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PILATES Wednesdays 6.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Advanced class. Janet Taylor 07792 942860 or 01989 720233.

WALKING FOR HEALTH Thursdays, 10 - 11am, Meet at Chill Out Zone Short local walk followed by refreshments; for all abilities.

Margaret Highton 01531 820245 or Barbara Woods 01594 562240. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk WALKING RUGBY CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm at the Rec For men and women over 50. No knowledge of rugby necessary. Turn up at the Rec in warm loose clothing and appropriate footwear.

Gardening NEWENT GARDENING CLUB 3rd Thursday/month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall Angela 01531 820761, newentgardeningclub@gmail. com. 17th May: Photographer Terry Wall ("A Country Wall").

Music NEWENT CLASSICAL BRASS Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players. Graham Chorlton, info@newentorchestra.org, www.newentorchestra.org NEWENT FOLK CLUB Every 3rd Thurs 8pm,

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Variety Show Mitcheldean

The Kings Arms, Ross Rd All musicians and singers welcome. 01531 820687.

NEWENT ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY Weekly rehearsals, The Newent Centre, Ross Rd Bill Anderton 01531 821075, info@newentorchestra.org. www.newentorchestra.org NEWENT ORCHESTRA MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP (NOMAG) Last Fri/month, 3 - 4.30pm, St Bartholomew's Community Room, GL18 1BX Relax, listen & chat about music. www.newentorchestra.org, Ginny Janes 01531 821904 or Bill Anderton info@newentorchestra.org.

CAFÉS & PUBS COMMUNITY CAFÉ Mon/Wed & Thur, 10am 6pm, Tues, 10am - 4pm, 36 Broad Street, Newent Coffee & tea, cakes/biscuits and snacks. Fairtrade products for sale. Free Wi-Fi, pool table and garden. 01531 820245 or newentcc@gmail.com.

KEMPLEY CAFÉ 4th Sat/month, 11 - 2pm KEMPLEY POP UP PUB 3rd Thurs/month, 7.30pm Kempley Village Hall MEMORY CAFÉ 1st Fri/month, 10.30am - 12am, Sheppard House, Onslow Rd For anyone with memory problems or related cognitive issues. Drop in for a chat, no appointment needed.

Vanessa: 01531 821227 MEND & REPAIR CAFÉ 3rd Saturday/month, 10am 1pm, Community Cafe, 36 Broad St, GL18 1AJ How much better would it be if we could reduce the amount we throw away by fixing our broken stuff? Our skilled volunteers will repair your items for a small donation (extra charge for replacement parts). Cake, tea & coffee available. Facebook: Newent Repair Cafe, vivprice444@ gmail.com or 01531 890609.

MARKETS CLIFFORDS MESNE LOCAL & TRAIDCRAFT MARKET 19 May, 10am - 12pm, Village Hall Tel. 01531 820461 KEMPLEY PRODUCE MARKET 12 May, 9.30am - 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Local seasonal produce at good prices. Maggie Bligh 01531 890332, kempleyproducemarket@gmail. com or www.kempleymarket.com.

NEWENT & DISTRICT COUNTRY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11am, Memorial Hall Local produce inlcl. cakes, preserves & vegetables, cut flowers, plants and cards.

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MARKET & HARVEST EXCHANGE 4th Sat/month, 10am - 12pm, Rudford & Highleadon Village Hall Home produced goods & refreshments. www.rudford.net or 01452 790831.

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