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The clocks have gone back and the long dark nights return in time for Halloween, closely followed by Bonfire Night, and then the children returning to school after the half term break. Welcome to November... wow, so much in just one week!

So as we wave goodbye to October, we can also kiss goodbye to the roadworks and resurfacing on the Gloucester Road between Rudford and Highleadon. I’m sure I’m not the only person who went grrrr... during the closure, diversions and detours while being stuck down the lanes as vans, cars, lorries and buses tried to squeeze past each other. It was also strange seeing buses on routes that you never see them, however everything is back to normal and we have a shiny new road which is pothole free.

November is a busy month and this year, The Royal British Legion are hoping to raise £14m with the Poppy Appeal.

Locally, The British Legion will have their parade on Sunday 9th November at 10am.

You can find full listings and more details for this, as well as details for the Act of Remembrance on the 11th November in our Events section towards the back of this magazine.

We have three full pages of Events, Clubs and Classes in the magazine this month there is much happening in Newent and surrounding villages and I encourage you to get involved!

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Don’t forget your holidays. No I’ve not got all romantic with a yearning for sun kissed memories, I’m still on-message about saving money.

putting it in your overseas wallet (yes, I'm that nerdy). If not, there are two tricks to changing it back for the best deal:

If you took a break over the summer, some simple checks could help you save money now and for future holidays (a nice thought to get over the back-to-work blues). So here’s my holiday hangover checklist.

- Use my the buyback comparison at www.travelmoneymax.com to find best rates - Find a friend/colleague who's going where you went, and offer to exchange with them. Use the spot FX rate at www.xe.com and you both win.

Flight delayed by over 3hrs this summer (or any time since 2008)? EU reg 261/2004 means you're entitled to £100-£480 per person compensation, regardless of the cost of the trip, even for flights going back to 2008, if it: - Was an EU flight - ie, any from an EU airport or to one if an EU airline.

- Arrived over 3 hours late or was cancelled.

- Was the airline's fault, which covers pretty much anything barring extraordinary circumstances such as air-traffic strikes, bad weather and volcanoes.

Free templates, help and what to do about airline excuses (eg, "there's a court case") in my www.mse.me/flightdelays compensation guide. And the results can be large, as Pat contacted us, "Read your info and decided to contact Etihad about our 14.5hr delay from Heathrow to Sri Lanka in 2011.

We've received a total of £2,010 between four of us... great".

Shocked by bank/card currency charges on your statement?

Fight back. My dad called me outraged at the 'new' foreign exchange charges on his bank statement for using his card abroad - nearly £50 in total. Yet banks and credit card providers have always levied these (and I've always nagged him to sort it, but he's my father, he'll never listen to me, I hope you will).

The shock comes from the fact banks have now been forced to split charges out on statements, not hide them in the exchange rate. Most debit and credit cards add 3% loads, so £100-worth of euros costs you £100 plus a £3 charge.

Instead grab a specialist load-free credit card just for spending abroad as they give near-perfect, bureaux-beating rates every time, in every country.

Stung by hefty insurance when picking your car hire up? Let me guess, you booked cheap car hire, turned up and they fear-sold you into paying 10 euros a day extra for car hire excess insurance? It happens all the time.

The way round it is to get a standalone policy before you go (you can even get an annual policy to cover the whole year's hire). To find the cheapest, use www.moneymaxim.co.uk. Full help on cutting costs in www.mse.me/carhire.

Run up card debts on your holiday you can't pay off in full? It's never a good idea, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. If you can't clear the debt this month and you're paying hefty interest, then ensure you do a balance transfer to slash the cost, so your repayments clear the actual debt not just service the interest. Full help and best buys at www.mse.me/bts.

Check your passport and EHIC sell-by dates now. Thousands were hit by passport office delays this year, causing some to miss their breaks. If your passports nearly at renewal, do it now while you've plenty of time before you next go (you’ll get the extra months added on). It's one less thing to sort, and once it's done, you're good for the next ten years. While you're at it, check the 'valid by' date on your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) - if it goes before your next holiday renew it now.

The big rule for renewing though is DONT GOOGLE - for both these, imposter sites unnecessarily charge you more than you should pay. Instead the official sites to use are www.gov.uk/ renew-adult-passport and www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/ Healthcareabroad/EHIC.

Check the PAO number on your suncream before throwing it away. The period after opening (PAO) number will be on the bottle - many are safe to use up to 18 months later, provided they're stored right - so don’t chuck it unnecessarily.

Got Euros, dollars or even colón left over from the summer? Changing currency back is very expensive, especially for small amounts. So if it's a country you'll revisit even in a couple of years, it's likely best to hold onto it (worth

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Auction Anecdote In our last Antiques and Collectables sale with a special section for stamps, postcards and ephemera I struggled somewhat to find an item of interest for this months article. I know nothing of stamps and employ a consultant specialist to do all my valuations and cataloguing - which is a great relief as I’m afraid stamps hold no attraction for me.

However in the ephemera section there was an item I found interesting which was an album put together in honour of Don Bradman (the Australian Cricketer) after a dinner was held for him in London by ‘The People Newspaper’ in 1948.

The album comprised a selection of photographs of the dinner and it’s prestigious guests together with explanatory text and a series of facsimile thank you letters including one from Prince Phillip.The album also included a menu from the dinner with a signed photograph of Don Bradman and the signatures of all his team on the reverse – this was the most valuable part of the lot.

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The album was publicised by Smiths in various press releases and on the internet and immediately a very keen purchaser contacted the saleroom for further information.The owners were contacted (it turned out they were on the beach abroad) and tapped for further provenance regarding how the album had come to be put together.

The story was it had been in the archive library of the Evening Standard Newspaper and had been given to their father when he had retired from Fleet Street around the time the library had been closed.

The keen collector contacted the saleroom repeatedly over the next few weeks with requests for more images and sale details – he was definitely very interested.

On the day there were two telephone bidders, a host of commission bids and several bidders on the internet but eventually the album sold to the very enthusiastic buyer on the telephone for £640 against a £200/£400 estimate. Lets hope he was ‘bowled over’ by it when he received it!

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… But Is It Acupuncture?

With so many rival forms of ‘alternative therapy’ available, it is important to beware of imitations, says Pam Everitt.

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hen we are ill or in pain and seeking expert medical help, we rightly expect doctors and others who treat us to be properly trained and qualified.

But what about healers who work outside the framework of conventional medicine, such as acupuncturists, homeopaths or reflexologists? How can we be sure they have right training and qualifications and meet the kind of standards we would expect from health professionals?

This is a subject close to my heart. Since 2001 I have studied and practised as a traditional acupuncturist. As a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), I run clinics in Newent, Cheltenham and Stroud, treating patients for a range of conditions and ailments. Before qualifying, I took a three-year degree course at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington, followed by two years’ postgraduate study. I still take part in training and professional development every year – it’s something I have to do in order to receive the all-important BAcC stamp of approval.

As someone schooled in classical ‘Five Element’ acupuncture, I’m particularly concerned about the spread of treatments commonly known as ‘Western Medical Acupuncture’ and ‘Myofascial Trigger Point Acupuncture (also known as ‘dry needling acupuncture’). These are widely practised by

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doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and midwives within the NHS. They are described as a form of acupuncture, but while the practitioners are medically trained, most have little knowledge of, or training in, the principles which underlie traditional Chinese acupuncture.

Dry needling v. acupuncture I was originally drawn to acupuncture because it treats the whole person. In the right hands, it is painless and effective – a highly sophisticated form of medicine that is recognised and practised throughout the world.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the symptoms we feel when we are ill, such as a sore throat or a swollen gland, are a sign that the body is out of balance. Acupuncturists aim to correct the imbalance and encourage the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

This is done by inserting ultra-fine needles at special points located along channels called ‘meridians’ which carry vital energy, called ‘Qi’, throughout the body.

‘Dry needling’ is a recent development that is used alongside disciplines such as physiotherapy, and within the framework of a Western-style medical diagnosis. Usually billed as a treatment for headaches or muscle pain, it involves inserting a needle into a ‘trigger point’, a tender spot in a tight band of muscle which causes pain when pressed or squeezed. This creates an entirely different

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needling experience for the patient and bears no resemblance to the feeling created by a traditional acupuncturist. Dry needling does not seek to regulate Qi or address the underlying imbalance that caused the symptoms to arise.

Of course, dry needling has its supporters, and quite a few people claim to have been helped by it. I do not doubt that certain forms of dry needling can be effective – but it isn’t acupuncture as I understand and practise it. And if you you are are only only having having dry dry needling, needling, you’re you’re if missing out out on on most most of of what what aa registered registered acuacumissing puncturist has has to to offer. offer. Let Let me me explain. explain. puncturist The holistic holistic approach approach The For me, me, each each patient patient is is unique unique –– so so while while the the For ailment and the symptoms may be identiailment and the symptoms may be identical, the the form form of of treatment treatment II offer offer is is different different cal, in every case.

During a first consultation, in every case. During a first consultation, II spend up up to to an an hour hour taking taking aa complete complete medimedispend cal history, carefully building up a picture of cal history, carefully building up a picture of the patient’s constitution.

I then carry out the patient’s constitution. I then carry out aa detailed examination examination of of the the patient’s patient’s tongue tongue detailed and pulses (acupuncturists are trained to read and pulses (acupuncturists are trained to read 6 pulses on each wrist, and identify up to 28 6 pulses on each wrist, and identify up to 28 individual qualities). All this is vital in helpindividual qualities). All this is vital in helping me decide which points to treat. ing me decide which points to treat.

Patients are often surprised that the needles Patients are often surprised that the needles are not always inserted at the spot where they are not always inserted at the spot where they feel the pain or discomfort. This is because feel the pain or discomfort. This is because energy meridians range throughout the body. energy meridians range throughout the body.

For example, if you suffer from headaches, I For youyou suffer from headaches, mayexample, decide to iftreat by inserting needles inI may decide to treat you by inserting needles in your foot or hand. In dry needling, the needle your foot or hand.

In dry needling, the needle is always inserted directly into the affected is always directly into thepoint, affected part.

It mayinserted seem a relatively minor but part.

It may seem a relatively minor point, but it illustrates a fundamental difference between ittheillustrates fundamental two typesa of treatment. difference between the two types of treatment.

Treating causes, not symptoms Treating causes, not symptoms So does acupuncture offer something more So acupuncture offer something more thandoes dry needling?

Absolutely.

Dry needling than dry needling?

Absolutely.

Dry needling may bring temporary relief, but often the pain may bring temporary relief, but often returns because the underlying causethe haspain not returns because the underlying cause has not been properly addressed according to tradibeen addressed according to traditionalproperly acupuncture principles. tional acupuncture principles.

It’s worth remembering that a physiotherapist, for example, who wants to train in dry needling may only study for 80 hours: just enough to gain understanding of how to ‘needle the point that hurts’ and perhaps deliver some short-term symptom relief. In contrast, my undergraduate studies alone consisted of 3,500 hours of study.

Let the patient beware So what what is is the the answer? answer? Many Many BAcC BAcC members members So are calling calling for for changes changes in in the the law law to to make make it it are illegal for for dry dry needlers needlers to to call call themselves themselves illegal acupuncturists. (Back (Back in in the the early early 1990s, 1990s, acupuncturists. osteopaths faced a similar threat from rival osteopaths faced a similar threat from rival types of therapy; eventually legislation was types of therapy; eventually legislation was brought in to protect the term osteopathy.)

In brought in to protect the term osteopathy.) In the meantime, patients need to be wary.

The the meantime, patients need to be wary. The description ‘acupuncture’ ‘acupuncture’ currently currently covers covers description both dry needling and traditional Chinese both dry needling and traditional Chinese acupuncture, but but although although there there are are superfisuperfiacupuncture, cial similarities, the differences between the cial similarities, the differences between the two types of treatment are vast. two types of treatment are vast.

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Chill Out Zone Redecorated

The Chill Out Zone is a youth cafe and resource centre for young people in the Newent area and a place where children from 10 to 18 years old can meet.

Facilities provided include a cafe, internet, air hockey, pool table, chill out area, wi-fi games, gardening, cooking/healthy eating, etc.

In October the lower floor was completely redecorated throughout in one day and all the work was done by centre staff, volunteers and members of the co op staff. Volunteers, staff and Co-op staff hard at work The paint and accessories were provided by and supported by the Co op in Newent and the work was done by staff, volunteers and Co op members of staff.

The young people of the Chill Out Zone selected the colours.

The colour schemes were red, cream and chocolate at the front of the cafe and blue and teal at the back of the cafe.

The centre manager, Penny Mail, said “This was long overdue and has now made the place look a great deal better. I am very grateful to the Co-op for providing the materials and for allowing the Co-op staff to help.

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Newent District Royal British Legion AGM In October the Newent Branch of the Royal British Legion held their Annual General Meeting in the Memorial Hall in Newent.

The meeting was very well attended and the current Chairman, Cllr John Celino, delivered his report on the last years events.

He noted that it was pleasing to see the branch numbers are increasing and asked members to continue their efforts to include trying to get younger members to join.

Various elections then took place to elect the various members of the committee including the re-election of the President,Tim Merritt and Cllr John Celino as Chairman.

The Remembrance Day Parade, this year on the 9th November, will include a horse, to celebrate the Warhorse Photographs that are on display in St Mary’s Church at present.These photographs depict the War Department in Market Square, Newent during the First World War, selecting horses to go to the front and are well worth viewing.

The Remembrance Service this year in St Mary’s on the 9th November will include an AV Display and “Reminiscences from the Front” and interviews with current serving personnel.

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Activity increased this year which included, for the first time, a concert on Armed Forces Day. This proved a great success with a mixture of youth and the older generation taking part.

Cllr John Celino, Chairman The annual poppy appeal funds of the Newent Branch of the increased and it is hoped this trend Royal British Legion will continue this year.

Mark Harper, our local MP, has agreed to attend and lay the RBL wreath at St Mary’s Church this year.

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Newent in Bloom Competition Fresh from success in Heart of England in Bloom, Newent in Bloom is launching an open competition to design a ‘welcome’ feature for the high bank on the ‘triangle’ facing the Gloucester road junction with Newent bypass.

The competition is open to anyone, professional or amateur, and there are no age limits, so you or anyone can have a go! It is free to enter and will run until 1st December 2014.

“The entrances to a town are important to set the tone and standard of the place people are about to enter” said Newent in Bloom co-ordinator Lynn Ashton.

“It’s a no-brainer; the more attractive the entrances are, the better first impression people will get.We are currently fundraising to create an avenue of trees along that road from the triangle to the filling station, and to screen the business park.

A stunning feature at the entrance to that avenue would really let people know what an attractive town Newent is and encourage visitors to come in”.

The design brief: To design a feature to welcome people to Newent and encourage them to come into the town.

The feature should be distinctive and could be sculptural, landscaped horticultural or a mixture of those.The site is ‘D’ shaped. The flat top is approx 350cm in diameter and then it slopes steeply down to a wider arc.

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The design should allow room for maintenance behind and for mowing around the feature.

Any construction work must be sturdy and made from weatherproof materials.

If plants are used the majority must be hardy perennials or shrubs.

The feature should be eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable.

It should look good all year round and be very low maintenance, e.g. not require watering once planted.

It should be designed to have a minimum lifespan of five years.

You don’t need to do detailed measurements or costings at this stage,

but an indication of scale and materials proposed would be useful.

Send your ideas as drawings or montages to: The Co-ordinator, Newent in Bloom, at memento-gifts@ newentbb.co.uk or by post to 29 Broad Street Newent GL18 1AQ during October or November, and you could see it brought to life in 2015!

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The Better Life Time to Reflect

by Derek Thompson Now that the harvest is officially over (bar some sprouts and a couple of leeks), November is our time for pause and renewal.

Just as Oct 31st signified the Celtic New Year, we celebrate our growing successes and consider our failures, much like a Better Life school report.

A bit like the spuds I planted recently, it’s a mixed bag.

Biology - The so-called weed that flourished in the raised bed turned out to be an oriental poppy, bearing 16 flower heads. Full marks for bird poop or windfall, and my procrastination.

Geography - My guerrilla gardening efforts at work were a little underwhelming. The four mange tout I secreted in the communal garden struggled (insufficient light) until, finally, the sole survivor yielded two actual mange tout. Must do better!

Home Economics - Full marks to Anne and the garden. The butternut squash survived the mollusc hordes (as I’ve said before, there’s never a hedgehog around when you need one, although we did once find a poop on the front doorstep) and, along with homemade fennel bread, rhubarb crumble and lettuce

were the standout successes.

PE - I clocked up 250 cycling miles in 12 months, commuting to my part-time job - aside from the mile-long round trip for the Post Office run (amble!). Also, digging for victory helped to cancel out the calories.

History - I was better at recording planting dates on the calendar for forward planning, helping to ensure the garden remained productive and sustainable. A WWII crop rotation leaflet proved useful too, once laminated for outdoor service.

Chemistry - Our do-it-yourself plant feeds seem to work, but the trial became skewed when I felt sorry for the underprivileged specimens. We made nettle feed for growing and comfrey feed (donated by a neighbour) for flowers or fruits. Both Anne and the cat were put off by the stench though, so we’ll need a quarantined area next time.

Woodwork - Full marks again, to our neighbour. If you can find yourself a retired carpenter with tools and free time, it’s well worth bartering to sort out their computer problems!

Physics - A raised bed with insufficient soil is little more than a wooden frame. I think

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I discovered some as yet unidentified law of volume that states it always takes more bags of soil and compost than you have to hand.

Drama - Somehow, we cornered the market this year in micro garlic. Indoors, the chilli peppers, alas, burned brightly but briefly - except on the tongue. In a surprise twist the rogue tomato seed in the compost proved to be sun gold, yielding dozens of belladonna beauties. Maybe I’ll grow to like the taste one day.

Reading - I’ve started to read seed packets more carefully, so that we plant according to the climate and soil from now on!

Our main growing lessons: - Assume there will be losses even early on and plant accordingly.

- Be decisive when it comes to taking ailing plants out.

Otherwise they’re taking up nutrients as well as space.

- Experiment. Much as the experts would love to tell you otherwise, there are no hard and fast rules - only what works on your patch of soil.

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Overall, I’d give us a B minus for effort and a C plus for achievement. And now we move up a year!

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Gloucestershire Market Towns Forum

The annual general meeting of the Gloucestershire Market Towns Forum took place.

As this event is done in rotation it fell to Newent to host the event this year and this took place in the Market House.

The Forum is an independent membership organisation and consists of and represents a number of Gloucestershire towns who meet regularly.

Roger Beard, Newent Town’s Mayor, opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. The meeting was attended by many mayors and local dignitaries from the relevant towns as well as visitors.

Roger began by explaining that the Forum exists to bring tangible benefits to its members as well as opportunities to share good practice, source advice and expertise at their networking events.

When members host these events they take advantage and use the event to showcase their own town to the rest of the group.

Roger said “These events are held to help its members and Newent is looking for a thriving retail structure to encourage more business into the town. Some success has already been achieved with Two Rivers locati their offices here.”

As for Newent and what it has to offer Roger said “We have a 13th Century Church, we have regular concerts by the lake (including a Young Peoples Music Day, Brass Bands and Live at the Lake), the Onion Fayre (brings in 15,000 visitors in one day),our Market House, a local Vineyard, fishing competitions at the lake, Newent in Bloom events and the Christmas Lights Switch On. These are just some of the events we have to bring visitors to the town. To show what I mean I will now take you on a short guided tour of Newent”.

Roger then took the group on a guided, walking tour of Newent to see some of these at first hand and to explain the various places of interest. Some time was spent in the church and by the lakeside as these were particular places of interest.

On their return to the Market House the formal AGM took place and after some networking the meeting was closed and the group treated to a fine buffet.

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community Hello! I’m back!

Well after some time working away I’m back in Newent now and as always was comforted to see those trees atop Mayhill – that iconic shape in the distance is always a welcome home for me.The plus side of being away so long was that I hadn’t spent any money SO could justify a bit of a binge in RAFT this week! If you go in and see their autumn knits and scarves you’ll understand why I just had to come away with 2 jumpers AND 2 scarves to go with them. Having missed the daily sight of Mayhill I was also happy to cast an eye over the Lauren Delaney paintings still displayed in Raft. Also found another local artist from Ross-on-Wye who does a great take on May Hill too – what do you think?

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I have been blessed with being awarded one of The Alzheimers Society coveted golden bond places in order to take part in the 2015 Virgin London Marathon, so I’ll be running for my mum who has Alzheimers and for my dad who is her carer. If YOU have a family member who has Alzheimers or you are the carer then I’m also going to be running for YOU. There will of course be the fundraising to do as well as the training – I just think that whatever pain I go through to train for and run this event AND to raise the minimum £2000 it will never touch the pain of those who care for the sufferers and the families it hurts. Hoping there will Summer Skies -View of May Hill Atop May Hill - Lauren Delaney - Amanda Hamilton be some great support from the community – Newent always seems to do every What’s new in the shops fundraising event really proud! If for Newent you’ve got a marathon to train for For those of us already keeping our then make sure you tell me and more cupboard stocked with Celia’s Pantry importantly make sure you join in delights you will be pleased to know with the Newent Runners – there is a you can find a selection of their herb wealth of marathon experience there jellies and the rather scrummy Mango to draw from AND they’re a great Chutney in local butchers Andy bunch of people. I also know there are Creese here in Newent – perfect a few of these runners with marathons accompaniment to make a tasty to train for – one certain lady is dinner even tastier! already training for her first marathon in Paris in April next year! And if A new baby in the family? Then you you’re not wanting to run for miles really should pop into Baby Shambles in The Shambles to treat the little bundle of then remember there’s the weekly joy – and while you’re there don’t forget FREE Parkrun 9am Saturday mornings at the Newent Community School. to drop into Char & Andys Farm Shop – and of course Emma in Bling Box with Anyone for netball? her delightful bags and jewellery.

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and the first training session took place on Monday 13th October. I hope this one takes off like all the other new sports groups and that we’ll soon see a team in a league to cheer on.

Kilimanjaro update

Charmaine Ellis and Becca Yeandle are still tirelessly fundraising for their epic adventure challenge to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in January next year. The pair of them can be seen out around Newent with personal trainer Alex Penning to really sharpen their fitness levels – they’ve also been up Snowdon as part of a training weekend with other trekkers. And still the fundraising continues – the girls have now got over £5000 – an amazing amount but well deserved - their fundraising efforts have been fantastic! There’s another event being held at The George Hotel on Saturday 15th November – a Charity Ball in aid of Cancer Research. Both the Kings Arms and The George Hotel have collected vast amounts of change for the girls in demi-johns on the bar and Malswick Mill have also donated a demi-john full of change too – sometimes it really is the simple ideas have a great impact!

Clare Page also writes a weekly report about Newent in the Wednesday edition of The Citizen.

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Helping your pets stay calm and safe during firework season Many pets become anxious and frightened when fireworks are going off. Some become extremely distressed and unlike us, they do not understand why there are loud bangs and flashes outside.

The signs that your pet is fearful, may include: • Trembling or shaking • Clinging to owners • Barking excessively • Cowering and hiding behind furniture • Trying to run away • Soiling the house • Pacing and panting • Refusing to eat The most caring thing for us to do as owners is to comfort and reassure our pets when they are demonstrating fearful behaviours, however, sadly in this situation it can make the problem worse.

The best thing we can do to help our pets is to be prepared in advance.

There are numerous chemical methods of improving your dog or cats stress levels during the firework season. In dogs we use plug in diffusers called Adaptil or Adaptil collars, which need to be applied at least a few days before the firework season. In cats a very effective pheromone de-stress aid is Feliway diffuser which is also a plug in.

We also have numerous calming agents such as: Zylkene and Calmex which are very beneficial if used in plenty of time, but in severe cases some sedation may be indicated but this is usually a last resort.

Please be aware of horses also during the season, and if you are having a firework party please inform your neighbours if they have horses, so that they can be shut in. We are frequently called to horses which have sustained injuries after firework parties, so please be responsible if you are doing so.

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A busy year for Newent Local History Society Once again it was a very busy summer for the members of Newent’s History Society.

During July and August members of the Society went on annual visits, this year to Charlecote Park and to St. Fagans Welsh Folk Museum; both visits were well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

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At the September meeting the Society was addressed

by Virginia Adsett and Gillian Morss who specialise in collecting various artefacts from decades in the twentieth century and illustrating their talks about life at these times by showing the items to their audience and also encouraging a ‘hands on’ experience at the end of the talk. On this occasion their topic was ‘The Fighting Forties’ although they covered a slightly wider period starting with the Abdication and ending with the Queen and Prince Philip’s wedding which was seen by many as a wonderful start to a new era after the war years.

A wide range of items was on show ranging from gas masks, ration books, clothes made from parachute material, various ‘utility’ items, old radios etc.

While the talk brought back memories for our older members it also enlightened younger members as to what life was like in very difficult times.

At the October meeting Dr. Simon Draper, former editor of The Victoria History of Gloucestershire, gave an informative and well illustrated talk on ‘Making a Living on the River Severn’. Following an outline of the work of the Society (copies of research documents relating to Newent are available in the Library) Dr. Draper outlined the development of fishing and other maritime activity on the river from mediaeval times through to the twentieth century showing slides of evidence still in existence.

Our next talk is on November 13 at Sheppard House and is on ‘Gloucestershire Soldiers in the First World War’.

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The cost of the new seating has been raised entirely from private individual donations to the MalvernTheatresTomorrow Campaign, which was launched in March 2014.The new seating will offer a choice of contemporary cinema seats to film-goers: premium seats, standard seats and double seats.

Installing the new seats will take a week from November 5th with the first screening in the refurbished venue taking place on Thursday November 13th.This will be a showing of Elaine Constantine’s Northern Soul and will be followed a day later by the formal opening of the venue as Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper star in Susanne Bier’s Serena, which runs for a week from November 14th.

MalvernTheatres Chief Executive Nic Lloyd said ‘I’m delighted by the response to the campaign to replace our cinema seating and I’m enormously grateful to everyone who has donated money.The size, scale, age and layout of Malvern Cinema have always combined to offer a unique experience and I’m very happy we shall now be able to match these with the levels of comfort that audiences expect when they go to see a film’.

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What’s This Orchestra All About?

The Newent Orchestra is a unique and successful organisation. Here are some facts about it which together may explain why: it is a community orchestra; there are no auditions; it presents entertaining concerts; it is affordable; it has a heritage; rehearsals are enjoyable; its officials run the orchestra well.

These are just some reasons off the top of my head so there are probably more.

This has set me thinking about the whole basis for the orchestra and how it may be developed further in the future.

Its constitutional aim is to organise rehearsals and present concerts, to run the orchestra in a professional manner and to provide opportunities for musical education and experience. If the orchestra is fulfilling the requirements of its constitution, then it is functioning well - and it is.

This is not the time to sit back and be self-congratulatory.

We need to identify where further improvements can be made. It seems to me that there are two main factors that encourage members to continue participating. The first is to enjoy making music with other people.

The second is to improve playing technique.This latter comes under the heading of ‘education’ and I’m keen to develop this aspect of the orchestra’s purpose. Hence, we have extra-curricula activities for wind and strings and a music appreciation meeting once a month - which I’d like to see more members contributing to.These are in place but not working as well as they could.The orchestra is in a position to develop this educational side to our affairs more positively so I hope this will institute some discussion about it.

To end this on a personal note, I’ve spent the summer walking along Offa’s Dyke and thinking a great deal about music while rambling along. The results including a new composition aired recently at the Onion Fayre, ‘Taking Some Notes for a Walk’ are on my website www. thefinalscore.org, so anyone can read about many different aspects of making music while coming with me along that spectacular, glorious walk along the borders. No wonder the countryside has inspired all our great composers. Walking and music go well together.

Finally this month, I’d just like to signal the fact that I’ve taken delivery of a new viola.

That’s not a notable fact in itself, but what is worthy of mention is that it was made in Newent. Thank you, Phil Harding, you have made another beautiful instrument.

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Member of Did you know: Now in its 74th year, the Newent Orchestra exists to promote music making by performing concerts and encouraging aspiring musicians and composers.

We organise: Concerts, workshops, outings and social events. The orchestra rehearses weekly at The Newent Centre, Ross Road, and performs two main concerts each year, plus chamber groups for strings, brass and woodwind.

We encourage: Adults and youngsters with a wide range of playing abilities.

Membership: There are no formal auditions, so contact us for a chat. You may be an adult who hasn’t played for some time, an aspiring youngster, or even a full-blown pro. We can cater for all.

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Interior Painting & Decorating

Parkinsons UK North Forest Support Group SHEPPARD HOUSE, NEWENT GL18 1TL 10.30 – 12.00 ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH

For further information please call Debbie Redding

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“The Pink Painter did a fantastic job in our school, attention to detail was superb!

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Strawberry Hill Dance Centre Purpose built studio just outside of Newent Classes also held in Huntley

Tap Ballet Street Age 2+ Pilates Modern Hip Hop Contemporary Classes for all ages and abilities.

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Life Begins Confronting the Cold Some Simple Tips to Keep Safe and Warm Over Winter

By Kate McLelland Over 24,000 people will be so badly affected by the cold this winter that their lives will be at risk. The charity Age UK has estimated that 1.7 million older people in Britain cannot afford to heat their homes, and many have admitted to living mainly in one room to save on energy bills.

In Britain we have some of the least energy efficient homes in Europe and many households could reduce fuel bills by using simple techniques such as cavity insulation. You can check your eligibility for a government grant towards energy saving improvements at www.gov.uk.

In addition to grants, there are payments available to help with fuel bills. People born on or before 5 July 1952 will get tax-free, automatic payments of between £100-£300 if they are receiving the State Pension or another social security benefit (not including Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit or Universal Credit).

You can learn more about Winter Fuel Payments by calling 08459 151515 (8.30am4.30pm, Monday to Friday) or visiting www.gov.uk/winter-fuelpayment.

If you’re not eligible for government support, there are still some things you can do to keep heating bills down,

for example, comparing your current gas and electricity supplier’s prices against other providers at www.uswitch. com.

The expression “Every little helps” may have been hijacked by one of our leading supermarkets but it’s particularly true if you can’t afford to heat your house. Here are some more practical steps you can take to keep the cold at bay: Clothing and exercise It’s better to wear several thin layers rather than one thick one, because each layer traps warm air close to the body. Choose clothes to made from fleecy fabrics, wool or cotton. A lot of warmth is lost through the head and neck, so don’t hesitate to wear a hat and scarf indoors.

Try not to sit still for long periods of time, but if you have to sit, keep your feet off the ground and cover yourself with a shawl or a blanket.

Energy saving tips Draw your curtains as soon as it gets dark to stop the heat escaping. Keep windows and doors closed.

Have the central heating system regularly serviced to ensure that it is working as efficiently as possible, keep the chimney swept and do

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your best to insulate against draughts.

Set your central heating to the right temperature - your main living room should be around 21ºC (70ºF) and your bedroom should be around 18ºC (65ºF). It’s more energy efficient to extend the period your heating is on than turn up the thermostat when it’s cold.

Switch TVs and microwaves off at the wall rather than leaving them on standby, and don’t add any more water than necessary when boiling the kettle.

Food Drink plenty of hot drinks throughout the day. Make sure you have regular hot meals that include carbohydrates such as potatoes, rice, pasta and bread. Have porridge with hot milk for breakfast and soups and stews for lunch and dinner. Keep healthy by eating fruit and vegetables.

If all this sounds rather depressing, remember that on average the UK only experiences a maximum five or six really cold days each year.

While it’s difficult to face those freezing temperatures, it helps to know that our winter woes will quickly be forgotten as soon as the spring sunshine appears.

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Learn to Scuba Dive Learn to scuba dive safely with Dive 90, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre established for more than 20 years. All our courses, from novice to professional level, are accredited by PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the world’s largest diving organisation. This means that you will receive high-quality, structured training and gain a qualification that is recognized worldwide.

Dive 90’s scuba instructors and divemasters have between them many thousands of logged dives and a knowledge of diving that is second to none. So whether your aim is to explore coral reefs and observe their diverse marine life or research and dive a shipwreck, our training will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the most out of every dive.

Our courses are supported by weekly club meetings and a well-stocked dive shop where we offer expert guidance and advice. We also arrange regular trips to some of the best dive locations in the UK and worldwide.

In addition to scuba certification training, we offer a wide range of speciality courses. As well as the more usual specialities – see the navigation list to the right – we also offer training in: Aware Coral Reef Conservation Aware Fish Identification Boat Diver Diver Propulsion Vehicle Drift Diver Master Scuba Diver

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Residents living in Cheltenham, SALES, SERVICE, REPAIRS Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Tyres Fixed the Forest of Dean MOTs for All Price will find it easier Only £39 to recycle their Vehicles Service food waste following an announcement by Gloucestershire’s Joint Waste Team last month.

Exhausts Brakes Householders taking part All Makes All Makes Batteries in their local food waste & Models & Models recycling service can now line their caddies using any Suspension Diagnostics type of plastic bag including Vehicle £30 incl All Makes supermarket carrier bags, Sales VAT & Models sandwich bags, pedal bin liners and bread bags.

ALL YOUR CAR’S NEEDS CATERED FOR Previously, residents could use only newspaper or compostable bags to line their caddies but Cleeve Mill Lane, Newent, GL18 1EP now, they can opt to use plastic bags instead.

Contact us: 01531 820333 Councillor Martin Quaile, Chair of Gloucestershire’s JointWaste Committee, said: "Most food waste Book online: directautos-online.co.uk in Gloucestershire – with the exception of the Email: info@directautos-online.co.uk Cotswolds – is now being processed using anaerobic digestion. Due to this change, all bags, regardless of what they are made from, will be separated from the food waste as part of the treatment process.

Therefore, it is no longer necessary for residents to use compostable bags to line their caddies.

In the summer, the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) reported that two million tonnes of household food in the UK is still being discarded because it is not ‘used in time’, half of which is thrown away whole or in unopened packaging, costing consumers around £2.4b a year.

It is clear that messages about minimising food waste and getting food out of landfill are still valid, For a complete double-glazing and we will continue to promote these, but some food waste is unavoidable and this change, making it cheaper and easier for residents to recycle their food waste at the kerbside, will enable even more householders to take part in the service."

Why replace when we can repair Misted Units, Hinges, Handles etc In the past 12 months Gloucestershire has sent over 11,000 tonnes of food to be recycled, saving £1m in landfill tax.

Locks & Security Plastic bags recovered from the food waste 24 Hour Locksmith process will be sent away to be recycled.

Licence No: 002975 Residents are asked not to put any sort of food packaging into their food waste caddies.

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What's On at Newent Library Weekly events

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Tuesdays 11.15am - 11.45am Chess Club Tuesdays at 14.00 until you drop Shared reading group with memory conditions and their carers Wednesdays 15.00 - 16.00

Monthly events

13th Nov

Breakfast Book Club 10.30am - 12pm (2nd Thursday of each month)

7th Nov Community Craft Club & 21st Nov (Every other Friday)

Other events & Library Services Bookstart Baby packs (up to

18 mths) & Treasure packs (over 3 yrs) *available at Coleford

Bookstart Bear Club Join up at Newent Library – start collecting certificates now!

Computer Buddy

Computer courses - Learn in the library.

Available at Newent Library – ask staff for details

First Click courses Tel. 08005421655 or see website for details.

Housebound Service available at Newent Library - ask staff for details

Volunteering opportunities!

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What happened in... ...November 1962?

On 29th November a draft treaty between Britain and France was signed. It was for a joint project to build a supersonic airliner.

BA’s and Air France’s Concordes made their first commercial flights on 21st January 1976. They had been beaten into the skies by the USSR’s Tupolev TU-144, but this aircraft only ever carried mail and the project was abandoned after a fatal crash at the 1973 Paris Air Show.

Concorde could cross the Atlantic in under three and a half hours, enabling BA to boast that you were able to ‘Arrive before you leave’. Its illustrious and all-too-short history was blighted by a crash just after taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport

on 5th July 2000. None of the passengers and crew survived.

In April 2003 it was announced that Concorde would be retired from service. A bid by Richard Branson to buy the BA fleet was unsuccessful and on 24th October that year people in London turned their eyes skywards at the familiar thunder for the last time. And this time their pride was mixed with sadness.

1st: The US resumed its blockade of Russian ships to Cuba, following a twoday suspension during negotiations to halt the stationing of weapons on America’s doorstep.

3rd: The New York Times recorded the first use of the term ‘personal computer’.

John W Mauchly, inventor of some of the first room-size computers, predicted that

within a few decades, ‘…there is no reason to suppose the average boy or girl cannot be master of a personal computer.’ I could have told him that - it’s why I go looking for a teenager whenever I have a problem with the blooming things.

4th: The first Mexican Grand Prix was won by Jim Clark and Trevor Taylor.

6th: Saudi Arabia announced the abolition of slavery.

10th: The unfortunately titled ‘Nowhere to Go But Up’ opened at the Winter Gardens Theatre, New York.

Petrol cost about 5/- a gallon The average price of a house was about £2,700

17th: The unfortunately titled ‘Nowhere to Go But Up’ closed at the Winter Gardens Theatre, New York.

Three of the bestselling singles this year were:

20th: The USSR agreed to remove bombers from Cuba and the US lifted its blockade.

Lovesick Blues, Frank Ifield Telstar, The Tornados Big Girls Don’t Cry, The Four Seasons

26th: A group of four musicians made their first recordings under the name of the Beatles.

Short Shorts by Patrick D Cousins is available from Amazon; you can hear the song from Rainbows, Dreams and Angels on YouTube.

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Picklenash Junior School

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Pauntley CE Primary School

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Newent Community School

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Little Pickles Playgroup

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Comedy Night -

Saturday 6th December 2014

We have an enthralling comedian Rod Beech who will have you in stitches, and much more!! The evening entertainment is supported with our resident DJ with dancing through to 1.00am.

Tickets £27.50 per person.

Masquerade Ball -

Friday 12th December 2014

Deception is key, enter the world of mystery and intrigue. Can you deceive your fellow guests whilst establishing who they might be!

Tickets £25.00 per person

Wine, Dine & Party -

Thursday 18th December 2014

Two course Buffet Menu with half a Bottle of Wine per person.

Dancing to our resident DJ till midnight.

Tickets £19.95 per person.

80’s Skool Disco Nite -

Friday 19th December 2014

Dust off those garments hiding in the back of the wardrobe, they are all coming back into fashion. Big padded shoulders, Tight leather trousers, Leg warmers, Collarless Shirts, Flares, Pattern Shirts, Hot Pants - join us for this fun evening with your best fashion accessories Tickets £29.50 per person.

Christmas Party Night -

Saturday 20th December 2014

It is the last weekend before Christmas - time to let your hair down and party the night away.

Tickets £32.50 per person.

Casino Royale Night -

Monday 22nd December 2014

Christmas is nearly upon us, dust off your glad rags and design your original fancy dress costume for our James Bond Themed Casino Evening.

Try your luck with our fun casino. Prizes awarded for the best male and female costume and the most successful gambler. Tickets £25.00 per person.

2 Tone Tribute Night -

Tuesday 23rd December 2014

We are proud to present 2rudeska, the leading ska tribute crew of seven first class musicians with a calibre that is second to none. With music from The Specials along with Madness, The Beat, The Selecter and Bad Manners these are the sounds that will brighten up this great 2 Tone evening.

Tickets £25.00 per person. www.2rudeska.co.uk

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What's On in November Fair Shares Coffee Morning Every Tuesday, 10am-12 Noon Chill Out Zone Computers and refreshments available for a small fee. For further details contact David on 01531 820224 or email fairsharesfod@btconnect.com Bereavement Service Sunday 2nd Nov 2.30pm at St. Mary‘s Church Newent and 3pm at St. Peter’s Church Cliffords Mesne A short service with an opportunity to remember a loved one. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org FREE Drama Workshop Tuesday 4th, 7pm and Thursday 20th Nov, 7pm Red Lion Huntley All Welcome, no previous experience necessary! Meet May Hill Players and join in the acting develop new skills or build on existing ones. Everyone gets a chance to be involved, how little or how much depends on you.

We perform a variety of shows in the local area featuring light comedy, drama and music.We always welcome new members so if you would like to find out what we do please visit our Facebook page, our website (www. mhplayers.co.uk) or simply email us: margaretbolton@tiscali.co.uk “My Pet Subject“ by June Cook FRPS Tuesday 4th Nov, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start Newent & District Camera Club, Newent Library New members welcome. For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com Memory Café Fri 7th Nov, 10.30am-12 Noon Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent A place where any member of the public who feels that they, or a person they know may have memory problems or related cognitive issues, can drop in without an appointment for a chat, exchange of experiences and to receive information. For further information contactVanessa on 01531 821227.

Messy Church for Christmas Sat 8th Nov, 10.30am-12 Noon St. Mary‘s Church Newent A fun time for the whole family with activities preparing for Christmas.

Ending with a short time of worship and a meal together. Everyone welcome For further information please contact Church Office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Community Cinema Saturday 8th Nov, doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start Glebe Chapel Family Film and refreshments.

Free Admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. For further details please contact John Ettle: johnettle@yahoo.co.uk Film Evening - The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) Saturday 8th Nov, 7pm for 7.30 pm start PauntleyVillage Hall Tickets cost £5.50 and include tea/ coffee and cake. Please bring your own wine/beer. For tickets contact Lesley on 01531 822315 or Brenda on 01531 890595.

church office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Mon 10th Nov, 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 email jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk Act of Remembrance by the War Memorial Tuesday 11th Nov, 10.45am for 11am start St. Mary‘s Church Newent Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the church office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Andrew Gagg FRPS judges the ‘Lines’ competition Tuesday 11th Nov, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start Newent & District Camera Club, Newent Library New members welcome. For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com Newent Orchestra String Trio and Afternoon Tea Friday 14th Nov, 2pm Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Cost £3, transport can be provided.

Please phone 01531 821227 and ask for Vanessa to book a place.

Gorsley Garden Club Monday 17th Nov, 7.30pm GorsleyVillage Hall Val Brooks will talk about Trees and Shrubs through the year. Visitors always welcome, £2 per meeting.

For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221.

Annual Royal British Legion Remembrance Day Parade Service Sunday 9th Nov, 10am St. Mary‘s Church Newent Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the church office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Remembrance Day Services Sunday 9th Nov, 10.30am at Christ Church Gorsley and 10.45am at St. Peter‘s Church, Cliffords Mesne Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the

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May Hill Players Auditions Monday 17th Nov, 7.30pm and Thursday 20th Nov, 7.30pm May HillVillage Hall Do you enjoy singing and acting or want to work behind the scenes?

Auditions are for next production in February 2015: May Hill Players will be performing a Wartime revue on Fri 6th and Sat 7th Feb 2015 entitled “STAND TOGETHER” with lots of singing and sketches. All ages welcome. If you can‘t attend the

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...events cont'd from p59 auditions but are interested please email the Players at mayhillplayers@ yahoo.com or call 01452 830564.

U3A Monthly Meeting: Pam Turner onVolunteering in Jordan Tuesday 18th Nov, 10.30am Memorial Hall, Newent U3A is for retired and semi-retired people to share interests and enthusiasm through interest groups which range from photography to sewing, lunch club to family history and many more.Visitors always welcome.

Admission £2. Refreshments available.

Limited parking available by the Hall with additional spaces in the adjacent car park. For more information see: www.u3asites.org.uk/newent Members’ evening to include portraiture Tuesday 18th Nov, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start Newent & District Camera Club, Newent Library New members welcome.

For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com Christmas Social Evening with “The Singing Vicars” Thursday 20th Nov, 7.30pm Newent Garden Club, Newent Memorial Hall Competition:A ChristmasTable arrangement max dia 8“. Fresh/dried material. New members very welcome.

For further details please contact Betty on 01531 821399 or email betty@ woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk Flicks in the Sticks - The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) Thurs 20th Nov, 7pm for 7.30pm start GorsleyVillage Hall Admission (at the door):Adults £4.50, Children (under 18) £2.50.Advance tickets:Adults £4, Children £2.Available from Gorsley Post Office & Stores orTony Beckwith: 01989 720358.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.

You are welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided). For more information email mtonybeckwith@gmail.com Quiet Morning for Christmas followed by Fellowship Lunch Saturday 22nd Nov, 10am-12.00 Noon St. Mary‘s Church Newent Signing Cards for the persecuted church plus praying during the quiet morning. Everyone welcome.

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Please book for lunch. For further information contact the church office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Saturday 22nd Nov, 2.304.30pm Glebe Chapel Come and join us for crafts, games, music and lots of fun. Meet new friends. Free refreshments. For more information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe on 01452 830203.

Gorsley Barn Dance Club Monday 24th Nov, 7.30pm9.30pm GorsleyVillage 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 at ceilidh and barn dancing. For more details, contact Chris on 01989 720122 or Hilary on 01989 720105.

Mothers’ Union: Monthly Meeting Tuesday 25th Nov, 2pm St Mary’s Church Newent Preparing for Christmas Tree Festival.

Come for tea, biscuits and a chat. Open to all. For further information phone Margaret Highton on 01531 820245.

Antarctic Overview’ by David W. Fletcher FRGS Tuesday 25th Nov, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start Newent & District Camera Club, Newent Library New members welcome. For further information please contact Robin Lister: robin.lister@talk21.com Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group (NOMAG) Friday 28th Nov, 3pm-4.30pm St Bartholomew’s Community Room 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 the Newent Orchestra.Cost £2.

For more information contact Ginny James on 015321 821904 or email info@newentorchestra.org “Normal Service will be resumed” Friday 28th Nov, 7.30pm Ministry of Entertainment, Cliffords MesneVillage Hall

A theatrical double act written by Mike Akers and performed by Kate McNab and Ross Harvey. Admission £10 (under 18‘s £5). To book call 01531 821542 or 01531 821654.

Christmas Tree Festival Saturday Nov 29th, 10am-6pm St Mary‘s Church Newent An opportunity to see 50+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Gifts, crafts and refreshments available. Entry £1 (accompanied children free).All proceeds go to St Mary‘s refurbishment fund. For further information please contact the church office on 01531 821641 or email office@stmarysnewent.org Newent Choral Society Christmas Concert Saturday 29th Nov, 7.30pm Newent Community School Mozart’s Requiem and Haydn’s Te Deum. For further information please contact Angela Jones on 01531 820205.

Iolanthe 4th-6th Dec 2014, 7pm for 7.30pm start HartpuryVillage Hall Hartpury Drama Group will be staging Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan.Tickets now available from Hartpury Post Office,or from the box office:01452 700200.£7.50 per ticket.For further information visit:www. hartpurydramagroup.org.uk/nextshow.html

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Newent Bridge Club Wednesdays and Fridays Newent Community School,Watery Lane in

To advertise call 07939 802 384 or 01531 805000 or visit www.newentmagazine.co.uk.

Newent.Wednesday is the competitive evening and Friday is a ‘social’ session.

Visitors are always welcome.

Newent & District Rotary Club MeetsTuesdays 6.45pm for 7.00pm 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 Nov 4 David Fletcher:The Arctic; Nov 11 Fiona Morrison: Changes in Medicine due to the First World War. Memorial Hall, Newent, 10.00 am Visitors always welcome, when accompanied by a member. For more details contact Peter Hayes on 01531 8212212.

Arts and Crafts “In Stitches” Saturday 1st, Saturday 15th and Saturday 29th Nov, 10am12 Noon 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 please contact 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 Newent Quilters Every second Thursday 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 in 2015.

There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com

Fitness Fitness Class (FREE!) Monday-Friday (every weekday) 6.45pm - 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.

LaughterYoga (Donations only!)

Every 3rd Thursday at 6-7pm Hits The Spot, Orridge Street, Corse.

Laugh away your stress, aches & pains with this wonderful happy, workout, with guided laughter exercises and yoga breathing!! Boosts your immune system, keeps a happy healthy heart and fills your life with positivity and happiness!Yay! Just turn up, no need to book. No experience of laughing or yoga needed! Everybody welcome. Daniella: 07801 498519, web: http://Lightenuplaugh.weebly.com Newent Cycle Group Every Thurs 7- 9pm Kings Arms Pub Weekly cycle ride of approx. 15 miles around the local lanes with a friendly group of local cyclists. Saturday 8th, Sunday 23rd, and Saturday 29th OR Sunday 30th Nov:Weekend Cycle Rides using quiet country rides.

Meet at 10am by car park at Newent lake. For further information please call Ann or Steve 01531 821490.

Newent Parkrun (FREE!) Every Saturday at 9:00am 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 2.00pm - 4.00pm Newent Comprehensive School Gym New members are always welcome with bowls available.

Come along and give it a try!

Call Barbara on 01531 820279.

Music Newent Classical Brass Rehearsals Sat 29th Nov, 12.15pm-1.45pm Newent Community Centre The Classical Brass group rehearses every last Saturday of the month. For more information email Graham Chorlton:

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info@newentorchestra.org, or visit www.newentorchestra.org Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road.

Bill Anderton Tel: 01531 821075 Email: info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org

LOCAL MARKETS 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.

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Newent Flea Market & Collectors Fair Sundays 10:30am - 2:30pm Newent Memorial Hall Call 07711 905510 for stall enquiries.

Kempley Produce Market Saturday 8th Nov, 9.30-11.30am KempleyVillage Hall Come and shop for local produce at good prices. 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 Local & Fairtrade Christmas Market Saturday 8th Nov, 10am-12.30 Noon Cliffords MesneVillage Hall To book a table (£5) ring 01531 820461 Christmas Market Sat 29th Nov, 10am-12 Noon Rudford and HighleadonVillage Hall The usual stalls including cakes from St Mary‘s Church. Brunch and refreshments with a seasonal theme.

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