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There’s a Bomb in Your Car… Would you hold your arm 5cm over an explosive device, knowing that if it went off it would probably break your arm in several places?

Thought not.

Yet this is done daily by drivers who hold the steering wheel at ‘11 o’clock’ with just their right arm.

1992 was when UK cars started to be fitted with steering-wheel airbags. It’s now universal on all volume manufacture models, so most people now drive a car that, when it detects an impact at as little as 16mph, will eject an airbag at up to 200mph!

And an ‘11 o’clock’ positioned arm is right in the blast zone.

Two stories: One factual, from my first-hand research, and another, possibly hearsay, but

based on the above has some credence.

Story 1 has been confirmed by paramedics attending car accidents where the airbag has deployed, and the driver’s arm was over the steering wheel on impact. In one instance the airbag threw the driver’s arm into the roof, breaking it in several places. On another occasion, the driver’s arm was dislocated from their shoulder socket.

Story 2: A driver was involved in a low-speed crash – that they should have walked away from – and the airbag deployed. They had their hand over the steering wheel and a large watch on their wrist.

Their arm and watch impacted with their forehead, causing a brain injury.

The accepted best practice for steering is two hands on the wheel, positioned at either ‘quarterto-three’ or ‘ten-to-two’. This offers the best in car control and keeps your arms away from that bomb under the steering wheel…

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Hello, and welcome to the October issue of your local community magazine. I love autumn!

All the beautiful colours and falling leaves are a pretty sight to see, however, with the clocks changing at the end of the month (28th Oct), I’m not looking forward to getting up and coming home in the dark!

October sees the return of Halloween, so I need to get my act together and get some ideas for carving shapes into pumpkins, and I better make sure I stock up on sweets for all the children that will come knocking on the door saying those infamous words “trick or treat”. I wonder what would happen if I said trick… I don't think I want to find out!

Shortly after Halloween, we, of course, have Bonfire Night and what seems to be a neverending stream of fireworks going off every night. Here's a reminder that if you have pets

and they don't like the loud noises, then now is the time to start putting things into place to help them through it. There are various products and solutions available that can help, from gadgets and gizmos to homoeopathic remedies. To find out what best suits your pet, simply get in touch with ones of the vets in this magazine, they will be more than happy to give you tips and advice. I'm very lucky that my dog, Rosie, isn't scared of fireworks and all the noises that they bring.

I hope you enjoy reading this month's issue and don't forget - if you would like to advertise with us or have some community news to share, then give us a call.

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Short Story

The Nervous Goldfish

By Jackie Brewster “Are you Joan?” A breathless young man in a cagoule approached with a small dog in tow.

“Yes.” Joan, about to walk into the dentists, was caught off guard.

“I’ve found your dog.” He thrust the lead into her hand, before sprinting off down the path.

“Thank you,” she called automatically, even though she didn’t own a dog.

Joan looked at the dog, who looked up at Joan. She guessed it was some sort of chihuahua. It was not a pretty dog. Its teeth couldn’t make up their mind which direction to point in, and its fur stuck out as though it had built up a considerable amount of static electricity. Joan could sympathise, she had exactly the same trouble with her own hair.

“You’re an ugly little thing, aren’t you?” she said, but not unkindly. The dog gave a bored whine as though it was sick to death of hearing about it.

“Let’s have a look to see who you really belong to.” Joan crouched to examine the copper disc attached to the dog’s collar. The dog dutifully waited.

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What sort of person, she wondered, called their dog Joan?

She was running late for her check-up.

Should she take the dog in with her?

They’d started charging people for late arrivals; she’d thought this was a good idea but never thought she would be one of the offenders.

What was the dentist’s policy on dogs she wondered? She knew he was an animal lover. The last time she visited for a particularly harrowing scale and polish, he’d told her he had lots of pets and he liked to name them after his patients.

Joan studied canine Joan who yawned idly, all her wonky teeth on display. Was this the dentist’s dog? It’s true she’d always regretted not getting dental braces as a girl, but surely it was unkind to name this scruffy dog after her?

“Come on Joan,” she said firmly, “I’m taking you back to where you belong.”

The name tag had just one word engraved on it – ‘Joan’.

The dog trotted cheerfully after her, showing neither familiarity nor fear as they marched through the door into the dentist’s reception area.

“It seems we’ve got something in common,” Joan said, stroking Joan behind the ears.

“You’re cutting it fine,” Melissa, the receptionist, said sternly, “I was about to mark you as late.”

“That would be a bit rich, considering.”

Joan summoned all her righteous indignation. “And I don’t appreciate people making fun of my teeth.”

Melissa looked genuinely confused.

“I wasn’t aware I was,” she answered.

Joan was on the warpath. “Why, then, has the dentist named a pet after me?”

Melissa blushed. “If it’s any consolation,” she said soothingly, “we’re all very fond of Joan the goldfish.”

Melissa leaned across the counter and frowned at Joan the dog, who was chewing her lead.

“I’m going to hazard a guess,” Melissa said, “I bet she belongs to the gentleman over there.” She nodded towards a welldressed man with his back to them leafing through a copy of ‘Hello’ magazine. “I said he couldn’t bring his dog in, so he tied her up outside.”

Joan went pale.

“Do you know him?” Melissa asked.

“Goldfish?” Joan stuttered.

“In the waiting room aquarium,” Melissa said sweetly. “He called her after you, because, like you, she’s a bit nervous.”

“Everyone’s nervous at the dentist’s!”

Joan said indignantly. “Then who does this Joan belong to?”

“He’s my hairdresser.” Joan ran a hand through her nest of hair.

“How flattering,” Melissa flicked her silken hair and smiled, “to have so many pets named after you.”

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THE MARKET HOUSE Newent Town Council’s Newsletter A Message from the Mayor – Cllr June Davies As well as welcoming Mark Harper MP, and the Chair of the FODDC, Cllr Marilyn Smart, the Deputy Mayor and I were pleased to welcome Civic Guests from Ross-on-Wye, Coleford and Cinderford.

Feedback from them was very positive.

I wish to thank the Onion Fayre Committee and its team of helpers for all the hard work put in to make the event so successful.

CCTV Cameras Whilst our CCTV cameras are maintained and serviced regularly, the Town Council is currently in talks with the Police Headquarters at Waterwells and CCTV providers to upgrade our system which will give immediate communication with Waterwells.

Gloucestershire 2050 This project aims to prepare the county for the challenges of the future. A submission from Newent Town Council’s Youth Advisory Group suggests making Newent a centre of farming excellence within the county with Hartpury College being the key training provider of our farmers of the future.

A Successful Season of Concerts The free open-air band concerts organised

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NIT is supported by grants from Newent Town Council and other bodies. Thanks go to Naylor Powell Estate Agents who sponsored this year’s concerts.

Newent Neighbourhood Development Plan Official authority to start the NDP has been given and work has started in setting up the Steering Group which will take the plan forward.

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Ingredients: • Flour, for dusting • 250g ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry • 260g jar salted caramel sauce • 25g unsalted butter • 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 1 small red chilli, deseeded and chopped (see Tip) • Shredded fresh basil leaves, to decorate (optional) • Icing sugar, for dusting

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1. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll out

the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Use to line six 10cm tartlet tins. Prick the bases with a fork and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6.

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and fill with baking beans. Bake blind in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and bake the tarts for a further 4-5 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Leave to cool completely, then remove the pastry cases from the tins and place on a board.

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SPECIAL VISIT TO REDMARLEY Last month, the Bishop of Gloucester, The Rt. Revd Rachel Treweek, was the special guest at a joyous and uplifting Mothers' Union Branch Meeting at Redmarley Village Hall.

Bishop Rachel became the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England and the first female bishop in the House of Lords. She was consecrated as the 41st Bishop of Gloucester at Canterbury Cathedral in July 2015.

Being a truly inspirational speaker, she talked passionately about encouraging young people, reaching out and taking the church to the people while dispelling the myths of exclusivity/appearing elitist.

She emphasized that the more diverse a group is, the more robust, strong and innovative that group will be.

She also spoke about her personal life, sharing anecdotes (at the age of 7 she demanded to join the choir which was boys only), talked about her path to becoming ordained, her vision for the future, and shared messages of faith. Her humour and engagement had the audience enthralled and Mothers' Union Chairman Hilary Morton expressed her thanks for a truly spellbinding afternoon. While other Bishops have visited Redmarley over the centuries, Rachel was the first female Bishop to spend time with the local community.

Picture showing Bishop Rachel & Article by Jan Long

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NEWENT & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB Rotary Meetings are being held at 7pm on Tuesday evenings. It’s not all about meetings and speakers though, we also visit places of interest. This month, for example, will see a trip to Weston’s Cider whereas last month we visited Hopes Ash Farm, home of the Davies family.

It was simply amazing to see their two Lely Astronaut robots milking their herd of 120 cows, which produce a million litres of milk annually. The cows feed at leisure in the field and covered area.

Then, when they require milking, they queue to be milked by the robots!

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Gardening

BEAUTIFUL BULBS

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Visit your local garden centre now and you should see a good array of bulbs for sale, plus all the other things you need. Special bulb bowls are a good buy and are available in just about every colour imaginable. They’re rather like huge soup bowls but in plastic or china. Unlike standard pots, they have no drainage holes, which is better for your furniture! You can use normal flower pots, but do make sure you put a fully waterproof container or saucer beneath each pot – or watering will prove messy later on.

You can use standard multi-purpose compost for indoor bulb displays, but better still buy yourself some bulb fibre or special compost formulated for indoor bulb planting.

It’s more expensive than multi-purpose compost but performs better in bulb bowls or other containers without drainage.

Ornaments on your windowsills and shelves are pretty enough, but why not make your house all the more special this winter with some bowls of bulbs that are really brimful of colour, perhaps with gorgeous perfume too? You can buy ready-planted bowls of bulbs later in the year, but act now and you could soon have a stunning display at a fraction of the price.

The best bulbs are those described as ‘prepared’, which basically means they have been put through a carefully planned sequence of conditions to ensure that they flower well, reliably and uniformly indoors.

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Hyacinths for forcing are available in just about every shade imaginable – red, pink, white, cream, yellow and blue. It is best to use a single colour in any one container as there is often some variation in flowering times between the colours, and ideally, you want all the flowers out simultaneously. Specially prepared crocus, paperwhite narcissus and some other daffodil types are also available.

If you want to make some seriously low-cost bowls, then do as I do and buy a large bag of inexpensive dwarf narcissus, such as the cheerful, often multi-headed ‘Tete-a-Tete’.

They work very well, as do crocuses.

Fill your bowl about one-third full of compost for larger bulbs to one-half full for smaller bulbs. Firm the compost gently, but don’t compact it or the roots of the bulbs will not penetrate it well and you’ll end up with bulbs popping out of the top of the bowl. Position the bulbs pointed end

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Full Wrap-around Care at Picklenash and Glebe Schools We are really excited at The Federation of Newent Schools to be working alongside Happy Turtles to provide a brand new service for our children and parents. The new After School Club that begun at the start of this term will ensure that children have full wrap-around care (7.45am – 6.00pm) all year round.

With the growth of our Breakfast Club, it was clear that there was a real need for this service and Happy Turtles are able to provide a unique and exciting provision that really fits with our school ethos. The highly experienced

Volunteers needed to listen out for owls

The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is looking for volunteers to participate in a national study of Tawny Owls and their calling behaviour. The study is needed because Tawny Owl populations are thought to be in decline

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staff have got some amazing ideas to provide a range of fun-packed activities for children to enjoy and I am looking forward to the club really taking off.

If you are looking for school places for next year’s reception or in any of the other primary year groups we would welcome you to visit Glebe Infant School & Picklenash Junior School. Please feel free to contact the school office on 01531 820589 to arrange a tour of the school with the Head Teacher.

- Tony Larner – Executive Head Teacher and BTO researchers wish to understand more about the impacts of urbanisation and light pollution on their populations.

Anyone can participate, and volunteers are asked to listen out for calling Tawny Owls from their garden, a local park or piece of woodland. In fact, you can listen from pretty much anywhere you like for 20 minutes one evening a week, from October 2018 until 31st March 2019. You don’t have to commit to listening every week, but you’ll be providing valuable data by recording for as many weeks as you can. The first thing to do is to decide on a location and register online at www.bto.org/owls or email gbw@bto.org for more information.

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The most human thing to do when our pets are distressed is to comfort and reassure them, however, sadly this can sometimes make the situation worse because we are actually re-enforcing the fact that there is something to be frightened of.

Signs that your pet may be fearful may include the following: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Ears back Excessive panting Drooling Trembling or shaking Cowering or hiding behind/under furniture Barking excessively Less interaction with family members or other pets ● Soiling in the house ● Not wanting to eat

There are a number of ways you can help to ease your pet’s anxiety: ● Provide a covered den for your pet to hide away in ● Keep doors, windows and cat flaps closed after dusk ● Take your dog for a walk before the fireworks begin ● Draw the curtains and have the lights on ● Have the television or radio on slightly louder than normal ● For owners of rabbits and guinea pigs: Please provide extra bedding hay and cover the hutch with blankets ● There are a couple of pheromonebased products and calming agents we recommend for dogs and cats – contact us to find out more Please also be aware of horses 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.

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Auction Anecdote Smiths had just closed the doors for entries to their antiques and collectors sale on the 31st of August when they took a call from an elderly lady in Ledbury who wished to enter an antique Chinese plate into the sale. The August sale had a special section for oriental items so it was obvious that the plate (which sounded interesting) could not be left until a later date.

Luckily, Ledbury is not far from Newent and the plate was duly collected and found to be an early Chinese celadon dish with attractive incised floral decoration. Unfortunately, the oriental section had just been valued and catalogued the previous day by Smiths’ Oriental Consultant and so a favour needed to be called in to get the plate properly catalogued.

It turned out the price for this favour was a drink in the consultant’s local pub and so an early evening meeting was arranged and a pint of beer seemed to do the trick nicely. The dish was valued (carefully) on the pub table and our consultant decided it was a very nice example of a 13th-century Chinese Longouan plate from the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368).

The dish was in remarkably good condition and on the day it sold for £1,300 to a European buyer from Birmingham against telephone and online bidders from London and China.

This was, of course, a satisfying result which justified a bit of last minute running about and the price of a pint of beer!

Smiths’ next sale is on the 9th of November and includes a special section for silver and jewellery (just in time for Christmas). The sale also includes a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 9th, 11th, 16th & 18th October, 10am - 3pm or by appointment. Please telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions. co.uk for further information.

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There's something so nice about handmade Christmas decorations and record numbers are expected to attend the autumn craft workshop at Labels Shopping, Ross-on-Wye. Workshops over the next few months will include making embroidered hoop pictures, quilted fabric trees, fabric Christmas wreaths, Christmas decorations and fabric Snowmen, all under the friendly expert supervision of Emma Roberts of Ruby Florence Designs.

“For one of my workshops we’ll be using a polystyrene ring with squares of colourful fabric to make beautiful and unusual fabric Christmas wreaths,” said Emma. “Everyone goes home with their own handmade creation and with the skills to make many more at home for family and friends.”

“The craft workshops at Labels run twice a month, with more regular seasonal workshops in November, and include all kinds of crafting activities. No previous experience is required, and all materials are provided so all you need to bring is you.”

The latest news and updates about the upcoming workshops are available on the Labels’ website: www.labelsshopping.co.uk/ events You can book a place by phone: 01989 769000 www.caplebanks.co.uk or email: welcome@labelsshopping.co.uk.

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BARNWOOD TRUST GRANTS DROP-INS SESSIONS TO BE TRIALLED IN THE FOREST OF DEAN Barnwood Trust is launching a series of drop-in sessions across the Forest of Dean in October and November to provide handy tips and advice for people thinking of applying to the Trust for a grant.

Barnwood Trust grants programme Barnwood Trust is a charitable foundation dedicated to creating the best possible environment in Gloucestershire for disabled people, people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems to make the most of their lives. The Trust has come a long way since it was established over 200 years ago. Today, the Trust is involved in a wide range of activities which include providing grants to people in the county. Many of these grants are for individuals - to help at home and to access new opportunities. For instance, people in Gloucestershire have accessed funds for new carpets, white goods and IT equipment, as well as grants which encourage people to learn a new skill or re-discover an old passion.

The Trust also encourages people to join or start groups in their neighbourhoods and supports community initiatives, so grants are available for those too.

Grants information drop-ins The Grants team at Barnwood Trust will be setting up at six locations across the Forest of Dean ready to talk to people about their grants queries. From Coleford to Newent, to Sedbury and various places in between.

Speaking about the planned drop-in sessions, Lead Grants Advisor Gail Rodway said:

“We would love as many people as possible from across the Forest of Dean to join us for the launch of our new grants drop-in sessions. We hope to provide no-nonsense information about our grant programmes, handy tips and advice about eligibility and how to apply.”

The drop-in sessions will be launched on Tuesday 9th October 2018 at Sixteen Community Café, Coleford and then will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October and November.

Find out more To find out more about the Forest of Dean drop-in sessions, please call Barnwood Trust’s Forest of Dean office on 01594 839191, email grants@barnwoodtrust.org or visit www.barnwoodtrust.org

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OCT EVENTS LINTON & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY 7pm for 7.30pm start, Linton Village Hall, HR9 7RX £3 incl. refreshments; members £2; students free.

10 Oct: “Halls of the Dead The Dorstone Hill Project”, Tim Hoverd. 17 Oct: “The MPs expenses scandal and more skulduggery in high places”, Mike Warburton. 24 Oct: “The best that may be gotten The Hereford Chain Library”, Dr Rosemary Firman.

HARTPURY FRINGE 13 October, 7.30pm & 14 October, 2.30pm, Hartpury Village Hall Hartpury Drama Group presents a cornucopia of music, drama, dance, poetry and prose from up to 20 performers, drawn from local organisations and the Drama Group, to amuse, enlighten and above all entertain audiences.

Tickets £5 - Kevin Barker 01452 700061. Early booking advised.

‘THE SQUATTER COMMUNITIES OF WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE’ 16 October, 7pm, Gorsley Baptist Church Talk by Dr Nicholas Herbert.

Sponsored by The Three Counties Tradition Orchard Project. Tickets £2 (incl. refreshments). Booking essential - email info@glosorchards.org or ann@smithscovell.co.uk.

MEETINGS ABOUT PRAYER 16 Oct, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Find out about different ways to pray and learn from each other. Everyone welcome.

FLICKS IN THE STICKS 18 October, Doors 7pm for

7.30pm start, Gorsley Village Hall ‘Darkest Hour’ (cert. PG). 2h, no interval. Admission (at the door): Adults £5, Children (under 18) £3. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance from Gorsley Community Shop or Tony Beckwith: 01989 720358/ mtonybeckwith@gmail.com.

Refreshments available or BYO drinks (glasses provided).

COLLINS AND WATKINS SHOWCASE ‘COMEDY DUOS’ 19 October, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Gorsley Village Hall A very entertaining evening with two excellent (and funny!) musicians. Tickets £8 each (incl. Ploughman’s supper served during the interval).

Bar (cash only). To book: Margaret - 01989 720737.

POP-UP PUB & SKITTLES EVENING 19th October, 7.30pm, Cliffords Mesne Village Hall £1.50. For details: Gareth 01531 821654.

COMMUNITY CINEMA 20 October, Doors open 6pm, Film starts 6.30pm, Newent Community Centre, Ross Rd Family film & refreshments.

Free admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. For info: acox27@btinternet.com FILM EVENING DARKEST HOUR (PG) 20 October, 7pm for 7.30pm start, Pauntley Village Hall Darkest Hour is the dramatic and inspiring story of four weeks in 1940 during which Churchill's courage to lead changed the course of world history. Tickets £5.50 (incl. tea/ coffee and cake), from 01531 822315 or pauntleypc@gmail. com. BYO wine/beer. Raffle.

NEWCOMERS TEAS 21 October, 3.30 - 4.30pm, St Mary's Church rooms Find out about St Mary's and how you can be involved.

DYMOCK & DISTRICT LATE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW 28 Oct, 1.30 - 4.30pm, Dymock Parish Hall, GL18 2AG Classes for a wide variety of chrysanthemums some shown by national champions. Light refreshments available. Entries on the morning of the show from 8am. Enquiries: 01531 890453 /jenniferthick@aol.com

UPCOMING EVENTS STRINGS ‘PLAY-FOR-A-DAY’ 3 Nov, 10am - 4pm, Newent Community Centre, Ross Road Newent Orchestra invites all string players to join them for a day exploring and playing a variety of music for strings.

Conducted by Bill Anderton.

To book: www.newent orchestra.org/strings.html

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 1st & 3rd Thurs/month, 10am 12pm, Newent Community Centre For people affected by cancer in any way and their carers.

Judy Berry: 01594 811910 CASTLE TUMP WI Every 2nd Weds, 7.30pm,

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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 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

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 & 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 & 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.

“A Baltic Cruise”, Derek Lemarchand.

NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB Every Wed (6.45pm meet for 7pm start) & Fri (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 WI Meet every 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm, Sheppard House, GL18 1TL Colette Arbuthnot 01531 820036, colette.arbuthnot1@gmail.com.

16 Oct: “Boaters Craft”, Jill Ruis.

NEWENT LIBRARY CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 10.30am 12pm. For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. 01531 820447.

NEW SERVICE AT ST MARY’S Sundays, 4pm, St Mary’s Church. Cake and Coffee; discussion and worship.

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

PARKINSON’S UK NEWENT AREA SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Mon/month (except May, July & Dec), 10.30am – 12md Three Choirs Vineyard Restaurant Diane Charlesworth: 01452 790628/dianec88@gmail.com

HARTPURY WOMEN’S INST. 2nd Thu/month, 7.30pm, Hartpury Village Hall Sue Wilkes: 01452 700267, wilkes148@btinternet.com

NEWENT & DISTRICT U3A 3rd Tues/month, 9.45am 12pm, Newent Memorial Hall Presentations from visiting speakers & refreshments. £2. www.u3asites.org.uk/newent/ events or 01531 820826.

16 Oct: "Living on the Edge" with Rose Hewlett of Gloucestershire House History.

HIGHNAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Thu/month, 7.30pm, Highnam Parish Rooms, GL2 8DG. Tel. 01452 523966

NEWENT & GORSLEY BRANCH MOTHER’S UNION 23 October, 2pm St Mary's Church

ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS Join the 186 Newent Squadron on a Mon or Thurs from 7.15pm at Newent Community Centre 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.

HARD OF HEARING CLUB 2nd & 4th Monday/month, 10am - 12pm, St Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford 1st Tue / month, 10am - 12.30pm, Goode Court, Bream Road, Lydney, GL15 5JP. To help those with hearing impairment feel less isolated and have fun. Elaine: 07971 303958

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RUDFORD HIGHLEADON & CHURCHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 4th Weds/month, 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall Margaret Bullock: 01452 750438 SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE DOWSERS 1st Nov, 7pm, Aston Ingham Village Hall, HR9 7LS ‘Holy Sites, Sacred Spaces’ with Adrian Incledon-Webber & AGM. Members: £3, nonmembers: £4 (1st visit free), incl. refreshments. www.shd.org.uk 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 Thurs/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

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.

MALSWICK ART CLUB Every Wednesday, 10am 12 noon, Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, GL18 1HE Relax, have fun and experiment

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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 (FOR 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, 2 - 4pm, Newent

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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.

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.

Visitors welcome, £3 per meeting. Angela 01531 820761, newentgardeningclub@gmail.com.

18 Oct: “Getting the Best from your Roses" – Jon Mason, Highfield Nursery.

Music THE MESNE SINGERS Every Tuesday during school term, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Cliffords Mesne Village Hall Women and girls, all ages 36

and abilities, no audition.

Sylvia Wilson: sylvet@sky.com 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, 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

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, 11am - 2pm Kempley Village Hall 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 Bring your broken, damaged and worn out items for our expert volunteer repairers to fix. Incl. electrical household items, furniture, clothing and more.

Small donation only. Cake & drinks available. 01531 890 609

MARKETS HUNTLEY MARKET 1st Sat/month, 10am - 12pm, Huntley Village Hall, GL19 3DU Local products, incl. cakes & savouries, preserves & veggies, sausages, plants, crafts, etc.

Refreshments available.

Sandie 01452831272.

KEMPLEY PRODUCE MARKET 6 Oct, 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 FRIDAY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11am, Memorial Hall Local products incl. cakes, preserves & vegetables, cut flowers, plants and cards.

Refreshments available.

RUDFORD MARKET & APPLE DAY Last Sat/month, 10am - 12pm, Rudford & Highleadon Village Hall Home produced goods & refreshments. 01452 790831 or www.rudford.net.

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