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Hello Reader, It's September and it's all about the onion! Gloucestershire's largest free-ofcharge, one day festival returns with over 100 stands: arts and crafts, plants, fairground rides, dancing, live music, lakeside events, street entertainers, local produce, beers, wines, ciders, fruit juices and, of course, onions! OnionEd has also waved his magic onion and has organised a special treat for the 20th Onion Fayre. Onion Fest 'The After Party' will be headlined by The Beat alongside 3 Daft Monkeys and Nizlopi. When OnionEd plans a party, you can be sure that party will certainly rock! It's also back to school this month, good luck to all the children starting their new school years - make it a good one! Vicky Muller

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OnionEd’s Blog So, it’s September! The month we’ve all been waiting for! Newent Onion Fayre always seems to come around so quickly! Which is great as it means less waiting! The programmes are out in the shops, so when you pick up your Newent magazine to read this blog, make sure you hand over your £1 so you can find out what’s happening on the day! There’s so much going on, it’ll help you to plan where you’ve got to go and when you’ve got to go! With live music from The Roving Crows, Sons of Navarone, The Ultimate Beatles, Woo Town Hillbillies, Folklaw and A1 Institution and an open-mic stage with lots of fantastic local musicians playing, you’ll be stuck at which one to listen to! There’s

also a dog show to watch, an onion show to visit, over 140 stalls to go around, a food festival to taste, cookery demonstrations (including children’s classes) to learn from, fairground rides to ride, street entertainers to see AND don’t miss the world famous onion eating at 1pm on the main stage! Phew! And if this isn’t enough, make sure you come and give me a big hug when you see me out and about! This year however, for one year only, the real party is starting in the evening – with Onionfest, the after party! If you haven’t got your ticket – get in quick! You don’t want to miss this spectacular event around Newent’s lake, with the stage going out over the water! Along

with live music from The Beat, 3 Daft Monkeys and Nizlopi (lovely boys, I met them the other week), there’ll be fairground rides, food and drink AND a laser light show display by the same organisation which put on a sky show at Gloucester docks, lighting for celebrity tours, such as Kylie and has lit up many other famous landmarks across the country! All I can say now, is enjoy Newent Onion Fayre 2015 and our one-off 20th anniversary spectacular, Onionfest – after party. It’s a day for Newent businesses, clubs, groups and individuals to join together to show our town at its best and show the world how fantastic it is. So, come on Newenters, let’s celebrate!

- OnionEd P.s. So, I guess you want to hear all about my encounter with the Cheeky Girls? Well, what can I say, a handsome onion like myself, of course, they couldn’t keep away! And as a humble onion, I will say no more. Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.

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Newent Face Painter Draws the Crowds for Kodak A local Newent face and body painter drew the crowds in more ways than one at a recent event organised by photographic store Kodak Express in Rosson-Wye as part of the town’s annual carnival. Born and bred Newenter Sandra Markey was contacted by Kodak Express via Facebook and spent the day at the Ross store painting faces in aid of County Air Ambulance. “We were absolutely delighted with the response.” Said Eric Scarff of Kodak Express. “There was a constant stream of youngsters, and even adults, waiting for face painting from the minute Sandra set up.” “The staff at the store got straight into the swing and we were all first to be made up. I even drove home

as Captain America after we closed the doors at the end of the day!” Kodak Express makes photographs into lasting memories by printing shots taken on devices like digital cameras, mobile phones and tablets. Rather than ‘in the old days’ having to have a whole roll of 36 pictures printed you can now select just your favourites and just have those printed or enlarged for framing, made into a canvas print, mug or T-shirt, to name just a few of the latest ideas. Bound photo books are also a wonderful way to show off a selection of photographs taken at memorable events like weddings, family parties or that special holiday. Kodak Express is located on Gloucester Road in Ross-on-Wye.

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Enchanted Newent

The day of the opening

Newent has a new shop in the quaint Shambles Retail Village in the form of a mystical shop intriguingly called "Enchanted". Shop owners Hazel and Richard Cutting and Rhiannon Hill opened the doors to their first customers on the 1st August. Hazel describes the shop as 'brining a taste of the Glastonbury mystical experience' to Newent. The shop sells gifts such as oils, incense, crystals, books, soft furnishings (cushions etc) and cauldrons together with Indian and Tibetan wares. Hazel continues 'We saw a gap in the market and felt that Newent would benefit from this type of shop and the Shambles Retail Village was the ideal place for it.

This has been a massive learning curve sourcing everything but great fun nonetheless. We have been overwhelmed by good wishes and offers of help. We have been pleasantly surprised by the number of customers that have already been to the shop and look forward to continuing to serve all our customers in the future'. Enchanted will be open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm and the online store is due to open in August. Why not come to the Shambles to see for yourself? Shambles Retail Village is a small courtyard set in the centre of Newent which also has other shops providing such things as baby clothes (Baby Shambles), handmade bags (Mona's Bags), books (Gill's Books), retro antiques (The Forge), hair and nails (Jallows), Erol's Cafe and Erol's Takeaway, Meryem's Turkish Restaurant, Nick's Tattoo Parlour as well as the Newent Information and Visitor Centre. - by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography

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Golden Years Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning

North Sea oil and gas reserves may be running dry, but for exactly 50 years they have been making an enormous contribution to our economy. For it was on 21st September 1965 that BP announced that its barge, Sea Gem, had made the first successful “spud”, or test drill, 40 miles off the Yorkshire coast. Sea Gem was one of a number of competing test rigs prospecting the North Sea at the time. Geologists had been certain for quite some years that the reserves were there, and in mind-boggling quantities. But it was only in 1964, when Britain joined the European Free Trade Association, that the North Sea was considered worth a really serious look because EFTA membership meant the end of the tax incentives that had propped up Britain’s not inconsiderable onshore oil industry. That’s right – Britain’s not inconsiderable onshore oil industry. Anglo-Iranian Oil (which eventually became part of BP) had been operating several wells in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire since the Page 16

1930s. Their output had been invaluable during World War II and when Iran nationalised its oil-wells from 195153, and in 1964 they hit peak production. But now, despite the operating difficulties and a technology that was still in its infancy, the North Sea beckoned; and BP engineers based at Eakring near Mansfield improvised the Sea Gem using a French-built work barge, eight specially-made telescopic legs, and a drilling rig. In June 1965, Sea Gem went to work. Sea Gem’s well was actually the fourth to have been spudded in British waters. The first had been for an American company in December 1964, and two more followed in spring and summer 1965. By September all three had been completed and found only dry wells. When Sea Gem started work a further four rigs were also drilling, but showing no signs of success. By 17th September Sea Gem’s drill had bored down to nearly 3,000 metres, and it was starting to look as though this was yet another dry hole. When its instruments began to indicate the presence of gas, nobody got too excited – it wasn’t uncommon to find small pockets as the drill went deeper. But then the fluid

retrieved from the bottom of the well was observed to be frothing and bubbling. Within two days the rig’s crew were certain they had a viable well; and on 21st September BP announced publicly (but very cautiously): “A test in BP’s North Sea well now being drilled by the Sea Gem 42 miles east of Humber has produced gas, but not in sufficient volume to be commercially significant. The well is being drilled deeper in the hope that commercial production may yet be encountered.” It needn’t have been so cautious. By mid-December, that first well was yielding ten million cubic feet of natural gas a day – enough to justify the building of pipelines to the shore. It was the start of a new era. There was a tragic postscript, though, for the drilling of the North Sea’s first successful well was immediately followed by the deaths of its first victims. On the night of 27th December, while Sea Gem was moving to another test site, two of its legs gave way. Sea Gem quickly collapsed and sank beneath the icy waters; and although most of the crew were rescued, 13 men died.

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ByisMartin Lewiswarning @moneysavingexpert This an important for anyone who pays for childcare. There are major changes due to take place to the childcare. There are major changes due to take place to the system this year – and you need to decide rather soon how By Martin Lewis @moneysavingexpert system this year – andcheapest you need to decide rather soon howa It’s the in history tomiss get theyperhaps affect you. If you leave ittime too late, you could out they affect you. If you leave it too late, you could miss out first time buyers’ mortgage – with rates at on thousands of pounds. onIt’s thousands of pounds. perhaps the cheapest time in history to get a historic lows and the new Help to Buy ISA

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Second round of small community grants open for applications

Voluntary and community groups across the district have been given a further opportunity to apply for a one off grant of up to £2000. There is a total sum of £5000 available from the Council to support local groups who can demonstrate how they work in partnership with others and how their goals will benefit the local community, as well as innovative ideas for building community capacity projects. Cllr Terry Hale, Cabinet Member for the Community said: "This is a further opportunity for local voluntary or community groups from across the district to apply for local funding. The funding provides a great chance for people to get together and work with their community to achieve things for themselves. So far this year 19 local community groups have been awarded a share of £14,800. We hope that more applications come in for this round of smaller grants so that more communities benefit from our District Council funding. We will be looking for more groups who can demonstrate a good sense of partnership working in their communities to achieve sustainable long lasting results for local people." All submitted applications will be rated against set criteria with grants being given to those who meet the criteria and show the best value for money. Application packs are available on our Community Grants website page. Alternatively you can contact the Community Engagement Team on 01594 810000 or email community.engagement@fdean.gov.uk The call for additional applications is open with immediate effect and will close once the remaining funds have been allocated. Page 28

Biffa & FoDDC Litter Competition Winners

The competition asked entrants to design a poster to illustrate the problem of litter. One of the winning designs by Holly Clifford, Abby Walker, Tegan Smith, Isabelle Jones will now be used as livery on Biffa’s street cleansing trucks which are used daily by a team of operatives who are responsible for keeping the Forest of Dean clean. In the press release issued by Forest of Dean District Council, Councillor Marrilyn Smart, Cabinet Member for the Environment, said: ‘The entries have been really outstanding and we have been impressed by the level of understanding that the children have shown about the problems of littering. Litter harms our wildlife and local environment but there is a high financial cost too. In total it is estimated that 30 million tonnes of litter are collected from streets in England every year, costing close to a £1 billion to clear up. The more that we all do to eliminate litter can only be good news for the tax payer.’ The press release also included a comment from James Walker, Manager of Biffa’s depot at Cinderford, who said: ‘We have had a very tough decision in choosing our winners and we would like to thank all the children and schools which took part in the competition. In total we received over 130 entries. The new livery will continue to spread the message about why litter is such a problem and what actions we should all take to prevent it.’

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Cake and Bake Lemon Crumble Cheesecake Bars Tangy and creamy with a golden buttery crumble topping, these cheesecake bars make a delicious sweet treat. For a smoother cheesecake filling, use full-fat soft cheese instead of the ricotta. 1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas Mark 4. Grease an 18cm x 28cm tray-bake tin and line the base with baking paper.

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3. Bake the cheesecake base for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/ Fan 140C/ Gas Mark 3. 4. To make the filling, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon juice and zest in a bowl until creamy then gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the soured cream and cornflour and spread the mixture over the warm base. 5. Sprinkle the reserved fine crumble mixture over the top in an even layer. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool completely then chill for 2-3 hours. Slice into 12 bars and serve decorated with fresh mint sprigs.

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2. To make the base, sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir in the sugar. Reserve a third of the mixture and chill in the fridge. Stir the beaten egg into the rest of the mixture to make a crumbly dough. Spread into the base of the prepared tin and press down firmly in an even layer.

For an extra fruity flavour, scatter some fresh blueberries or raspberries over the cheesecake mixture before sprinkling with the crumble mixture.

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New Travel Agency Opens In Ross-On-Wye There’s a new name for holidays and travel in the area. Having worked in the travel industry for many years local business woman, Alison Clarke, originally from Monmouth, has linked up with Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agent, in order to make the Hays’ huge choice of holidays available to all, providing the security and peace of mind of travelling with a recognisable and well regarded name on the high street and on-line. “In my years in travel I’ve gathered a wealth of experience and can advise on a particular country, an area or even a specific hotel because I’ve been there

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HOME FROM HOME BOARDING FOR YOUR DOG(S) Set in a lovely rural retreat near Newent in Gloucester with 3 acres of secure paddocks. We Offer: Luxury boarding kennels with heating and covered runs Small family run business Home boarding also available All boarders must be fully vaccinated 30 years experience Fully licensed & insured References available Inspection welcome by appointment Very competitive Rates* Book Now To Avoid Disappointment Call ALISON MATTHEWS on

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Newent Train Station Lives!

Despite Mr Beeching's rail cuts in the 60's Newent Train Station still lives. In his garage in Newent Dood (Derek) Pearce has created a wonderful scale model of the station, faithfully reconstructing virtually every detail. Dood says "I have worked on this for some time and produced an actual working model. I am very proud of the result as it follows the layout with almost 99% accuracy". It is clear that this could only have been achieved by great deal of painstaking research and patience and the result is truly stunning. The photographs don't do justice to it however Dood says "I will be displaying this at the Onion Fayre on the 12th September. So if you fondly remember the station or wish to see it for the first time do come along. There will also be a competition with all proceeds going to charity.

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External Parasites of Dogs and Cats - Fleas and Ticks Despite the fact that it is September we have had a fair amount of warm weather this summer. People are out walking their dogs and cats are out exploring and hunting. The parasites are a problem all year round, but ticks are a problem in autumn and winter time. They are prevalent in certain areas where there is rough foliage and bracken, especially in the New Forest and Exmoor area your pet will almost certainly get infested with ticks. In our area the Malvern’s and the Eastnor areas are very prevalent. However you can just pick up a tick infection in your back garden. Ticks are living parasites that recognise a warm blooded animal and jump onto it. They can cause irritations and localised infections but they

sometime carry diseases such as Lyme disease. If you travel abroad ticks are carriers of numerous other diseases, so it is particularly important to be aware of this when travelling abroad. Ticks are very prevalent and we frequently have dogs with numerous ticks on them. Some of the older preparations have been quite poor, but we do have an effective collar called “Seresto” which lasts for seven months and is extremely effective. We also have a very good, new product called “Bravecto” which is a tablet and lasts for three months. This is guaranteed to prevent your dog from getting ticks for three whole months – there is a money back guarantee for this, we

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre AS and A2 results Summer 2015

2015 has been another successful year for our Year 13 students with a 97% pass rate at A2 as well as success in the full range of other courses available at the school in the Sixth Form. We are very pleased with all our students performing well against targets based on their prior attainment at GCSE in both our traditional areas of Science and the Arts and courses such as BTEC Level 3 Food and Nutrition and Sport. Rebecca Dean is to be congratulated on her A*s in both Maths and Further Maths with an A on Physics and C in Chemistry at A2. Rebecca is going on to study at Bath University. Going onto Sheffield University, George Probert is to be congratulated on his A*s in English Literature and History and B in Government and Politics at A2. Other very successful A2 students include Jocelyn Saxelby with A*, A and B and Annabelle Hookway-Jones with two As and a B, both going on to study at Exeter University. Sophie Clifford achieved A* in Art and Design and a further A and B grade in Graphics and Drama. James Christie secured an A* in Maths alongside Bs in Further Maths and Physics and Pascal Neumann A* B B B (German, French, Gov & Politics, Psychology). As well as going on to University places with courses as diverse as Drama, Performing Arts, Law, Biological Sciences, Maths, Criminology, Automotive & Transport Design, Countryside Management & Conservation, Forensic Biology, Stonemasonry (Bath College) and Events Management, students have achieved a full range of destinations from the broad range of pathways, including entry to a range of apprenticeships in the NHS, Unilever, Dowty, Two Rivers Housing Association and Foundation course places at Art colleges and elsewhere. There have been some really great results at AS again this summer - with a further improvement on the pass rate at AS. Students worth a special mention are Tim Klee who achieved no fewer than five A grade passes in German, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry; Daniel Carpenter is to be congratulated also on achieving three As in Maths, Further Maths and Physics as well as James Summerfield for his As in French, Maths and Further Maths. Also special congratulations go to Frank Un who came to the school with very little English and has achieved grades A (Maths) B (Further Maths) and C in Physics.

GCSE Results 2015 We are delighted for our Year 11 students who recently picked up a great set of GCSE results from Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre. We are delighted that the overwhelming majority achieved the grades they required to take the next step in their lives, whether that be doing A levels or vocational course with us at Newent, attending college, taking up an Apprenticeship or entering the world of work. We are delighted to report that, thanks to the dedication of our students and staff, the school is going from strength to strength with a very pleasing improvement on last year’s results, yet further sustaining high performance in Maths, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Fine Art, Business Studies, Child Development, French, Drama, Psychology and PE. Furthermore we are delighted with students’ outcomes from their wide range of starting points with 66% A*-C overall. To be congratulated are our 22 students who achieved at least 5 GCSE A or A* grades, the 50 students that achieved at least 5 B grades or better and the 141 who got at least 5 C grades.

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will get a clear view of the night sky, however powerful your telescope may be. The size and quality of the lens is important, but be warned: many of the instruments sold by nonspecialist shops are simply not up to the job. The views of space you can expect with a standard telescope may not match the stunning shots taken from space (without the blurring effect of the earth’s atmosphere), but with a little effort you should be able to see the rich detail on the Moon’s surface, the rings of Saturn and the planet Jupiter’s surface contours, together with its four larger moons. Once you become more familiar with the night sky you may also be able to locate and view distant galaxies and star clusters. Learning about astronomy There are many online sources of information, books and software packages to help you get to grips with this vast subject: a list of publications is available from the Royal Astronomical Society’s website (www.ras.org.uk). If you want to make a serious study of astronomy, there are a number of distance learning courses available. The Open University offers a certificate in “Astronomy and Planetary

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Health Sitting Comfortably? It Could Be Killing You. By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting could significantly shorten your life. With employment and entertainment becoming ever more sedentary, sitting down for hours is the norm for many of us. But in the last decade, research has increasingly proved that prolonged sitting is a health risk in itself, regardless of how much or how little exercise we do, and can cause irreversible damage. Disturbing rEsEarch A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008 estimated that for every hour we sit watching TV after the age of 25, our life expectancy decreases by 21.8 minutes, while a 2012 study in the Lancet estimated that inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths. So how does sitting shorten life expectancy? Recent studies showed a 147% increase in the incidence of cardiovascular events (incidents causing heart muscle damage) and a 112% increase in diabetes risk amongst those spending longest sitting, Page 50

compared to those who sat least. Inactivity is known to increase breast and colon cancer risk too - and unsurprisingly, obesity. James Levine, Director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has said he believes sitting is more dangerous than smoking. “We are sitting ourselves to death.” We know prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density, and evidence now shows it reduces the action of enzymes that maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some experts have suggested the effects of prolonged sitting may partially resemble those of zero gravity, causing the accelerated ageing, bone and muscle loss that occurs in astronauts. Unfortunately, exercise sessions aren’t a “cure for too much sitting,” explains Professor Marc Hamilton, from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in Men’s Health. “The average person could never do enough to counteract the effect of hours and hours of chair time.” tackling thE ProblEm A moderately active lifestyle which includes housework, walking or gardening is ideal. Take regular active breaks from seated activities like reading and watching TV: mop the floor, take a quick walk, or do a few minutes of ‘step’ (an exercise step isn’t required. Stairs will

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Newent in Bloom Winners The local results are out! Newent’s Best Garden of 2015 is Southcote, Southend Lane. Judges described it as “amazing” & well worthy of the Supreme Champion Garden of 2015. Its gardeners will hold the Smiths Chartered Surveyors Perpetual Cup for a year. This will be presented at the Memorial Hall at 4pm on Onion Fayre Day, along with certificates for many other gold, silver & bronze standards and the category winners. A full list of awards is posted in the Chill-Out Zone window in

Broad Street and in Newent's tourism information point in The Old Shambles Retail Village. A double award winner is 25/27 Church Street, which has won best in category for ‘Frontage without a garden’ and in the new category for ‘Greening the Streets’, an RHS initiative to transform grey areas. Judges commented “everyone has noticed what a magnificent effort has gone into this. Now bursting with flowers and brimming with colour, it’s made a real difference to us all.” Best commercial premises goes to

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Erols for their ‘gorgeous, very full baskets’ as the judges describe them.

Newent Beaver Scouts have achieved the best youth award for planting at the bus stop in Broad Street and for their insect hotel in the library garden. “Colourful, healthy, educational & exceptional” were the judges comments on this year’s best example of an environmentally friendly effort, which goes to the Childminders Group for their raised beds transforming a corner of Lewall St car park. In the public & community effort category, a special award goes to Dominic Compton, who has been an outstanding volunteer this year. The NinB group would like to thank Ann Allen and her judging team for all their work. Meanwhile Newent waits to see how our town has fared in the Heart of England in Bloom regional campaign, part of Britain in Bloom. Their judges visited Newent in July. Results will be announced later in September.

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Lovely Lawns by Pippa Greenwood Almost every garden has a lawn, and there is a lot you can do to keep it in good condition. Don’t wait until spring but get to work now with some autumn lawn care to keep your lawn looking healthy and green. Large weeds in small lawns are best removed by hand, perhaps using a sturdy old kitchen knife – perfect for removing dandelions, small clumps of daisies and other weeds missed by the mower. You should also take a look at the level of moss in the lawn: when green and luxuriant it can look quite attractive, but once it dies out the lawn will look really awful. On the whole, moss in lawns is encouraged by compaction, poor drainage of the soil and lawn surface and by excessive shading, perhaps by nearby trees or herbaceous plants in adjacent borders. It is worth doing anything you can to alleviate these problems, and for shading you should prune back shrubs which overhang the lawn or have trees professionally crown thinned or lifted, so that more light gets through to the lawn. Herbaceous plants are easily dealt with by using bamboo canes and string to ease them up and away from the grass. Compaction is relatively easy Page 58

to deal with, and in small areas where the problem is not too bad, you can use a normal garden fork. Drive this into the lawn every 10 – 15 cm (4 – 6 in) and ease it back and forth slightly to enlarge the holes created by the tines of the fork. This creates some drainage channels, which will also improve aeration. On very heavy sites or where compaction is bad, use a hollow tine aerator. These can be bought as attachments for some lawnmowers, or you can buy or hire a dedicated machine or piece of equipment. A hollow tine aerator removes cylinders of turf and the soil beneath, thus producing a better effect than using a garden fork. Once aerated, brush a sandy top dressing mixture into all the holes, using a mixture of sieved garden soil and horticultural sand, perhaps mixed with a small quantity of sieved leaf mould. The top dressing ensures that the holes are kept open to allow better drainage and aeration over a longer period.

before you attempt to rake it out. Raking out can be combined with scarifying, where you use a spring tined rake to aggressively rake the surface of the lawn, so that dead moss, thatch (the accumulated bits of dead grass and other lawn debris) and any other surface debris are removed. Once done, you will find that the lawn looks a lot worse than it did when you started, as it will look thinner and more moth-eaten. However, scarifying helps to ensure that the grasses receive plenty of air and allows for better re-growth; have faith, the situation will improve.

Use a proprietary moss killer if moss is really out of control, applied exactly according to the manufacturer’s instructions; you should make sure that the moss is killed off completely

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Newent Walk for Health Newent Walk for Health Group assembled again recently to continue their inspiring walks around Newent Lake. The group take these walks every 2 weeks with the aim to make people of all ages much fitter. The numbers of people walking averages 10 and on this occasion 1 year old Daniel Hames and 4 year old Nathaniel Gorley took part as well as the older members of the group. The walks are gentle strolls not power walks and start out from the Chill Out Zone in Broad Street taking the footpath around the lake, weather permitting of course, and can be as long or as short as the participants wish them to be. It seems however that it takes

some extremes of weather to stop these hardy folk from venturing around the lake. The leader of the group, Margaret Highton, says "It is great to see people of all ages taking part. The walk is open to everyone of all ages and we really want The picture shows the group ready for the off! (Left to to encourage more people right:) Jodi Gorley, Daniel Hames (1), Christine Smeaton, around Newent Graham Highton, Sue martin, Ann Christian, Nathaniel to take part. The Gorley (4), Julie Halliday, and organiser Margaret Highton next walk is on Thursday 10th September and if is Englands largest health walk anyone wishes to take part please scheme and has been helping come to the Chill Out Zone in people across the country for Broad Street, Newent at 10am". the last 12 years to lead a more Newent Walk for Health is part active lifestyle. of the National Walking for - by Colin Thomas, Health Scheme. This scheme Crystal Flame Photography

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A few items to remember when wishing to go fishing on Newent Lake: • Always carry permits when fishing the lake and show to the bailiffs when requested • Obey all the rules outlined on the yellow boards at both ends of the lake and in the permits • Please take all rubbish home or put in the waste bins distributed throughout the lake • Two things to bring (if possible) along with rods, reels etc., a landing net big enough to land large carp, and an unhooking mat to protect fish while on the bank. The banks have grass but have gravel and stones underneath, the mat is there to protect fish while unhooking. • Permits for fishing Newent Lake are available from the Newent Centre, Ross Road traffic lights, and 1st floor Newent Town Council offices between the hours 10am-12 Noon Mon-Fri. First obtain a fishing licence from the Post Office (you need a full annual licence to obtain a fishing permit from Newent Town Council.) Permits available to Newent residents - proof of address is required, plus members of Newent Angling Club can also fish the lake.

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dog faeces being left uncollected, as anglers have to abide by the rules of the lake, so other users of the park must also obey the rules and signage and it makes it more pleasant for everyone, thanks. Come along and enjoy some excellent fishing. There’s some fishing gear in the house/shed, so come and join in the fun and put that smile on your face and the faces of your kids and grandkids. Once you get ‘hooked’ it’s ‘catching’! Meet other like minded people who love the sport, there’s nothing like a couple of hours on a bank side with a rod - either on a lake, river or canal. Tight Lines! - Colin & Paul, Bailiffs Newent Lake

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A Day In The Life Of A Rural Vicar - Pat Phillips particular person, Pat prepares herself very carefully for such occasions. She makes sure that Though retired she still takes a very she is ready and that all other important part in the ministry in Newent people involved have done their and indeed feels that since retirement she part as well. works harder than 20 years ago. Pat discovers that the registers A typical day starts with a hearty had not been put out. This, being breakfast followed by a brisk walk to the an exceptionally important Good News Centre for a pastoral visit, part of the service, had to Pat and Denise in the Good News Cafe pastoral work being a very important be remedied immediately part of her work. (including ensuring a working pen As the reception draws on Pat realises that was available) as the groom had to check the As well as specific pastoral visits and the intended visit to the Roman Catholic register before the service started otherwise it meetings she finds she can never walk Church for a service is not going to happen could not take place. down the street without meeting one or so she resolves to go to the church on more of her parishioners. These walks Whilst this was going on a problem arose Sunday to make up for it. tend to take a little longer each time! with a parking space for the brides car. Pat Once the reception is finished Pat returns rushed out to resolve this and met the groom Pat says “Pastoral work is very important home to relax, put her feet up and to enjoy to me as it helps me to keep in touch with who was coming in to check the register. a nice glass of red wine, reflecting on a parishioners of all denominations.” The checking was taking place when the hard but successful day. photographer turned up to see Pat about On finally reaching the Good News It is hard to look at such a day without the service. He had missed the rehearsal Centre, Pat looks to meet with one of reflecting on some of the more humorous due to a prior engagement and therefore her newer parishioners however she is aspects of being a vicar. needed to find out the order of the service. sidetracked again by Mark Hill and also Mark and Queenie (whom she had Pat says this is relatively normal but everything Like the time a bride did not want anyone married some years ago). to see the car she was arriving in. It turned always gets sorted out in time for the service. out to be a huge Cadbury’s Creme Egg. The meeting today is with Denise and is a She eventually has time to prepare herself Unfortunately it only had room for her and social meeting with a view to a later meeting for the service just before greeting the bride. the driver so after the ceremony the groom to discuss spiritual progress and guidance. had to hitch a lift with friends. Pat uses a very special stole for this service, one All the time this meeting was punctuated by made in Bethlehem in a Christian craft centre. It greetings to other people in the cafe. Or the time Pat was late for a funeral and, was purchased and given to her by parishioners trying to get to the church before the hearse, After the meeting was over, Pat moved on who accompanied her on a pilgrimage to was stopped for speeding. Once she explained to a short pastoral visit to John and Pearl Betlehem. The stole, pictured below left, shows the situation she received an escorted blue light Celino in the Cake Box Tea Rooms before a Jerusalem cross, a small cross representing the trip to the church arriving just before the hearse. heading to the United Reform Church where four Gospels and the loaves and fishes. as a Minister she prepares for and sets out Or the time she was conducting a Christening Once the service starts everything settles the service for the following day (Sunday). but was stopped before it could start as the down and thereafter Pat moves to the parents asked to be married first! Next is the Circle Club for a weekly reception. Whilst this part is not a duty as pastoral visit to Pete, Chris and Bert. They such Pat feels it is an essential part of the Pat is very forthright in her opinions and all enjoy catching up with all the news. says “I don’t agree with enmity between event as a whole. religions. There should be tolerance, Once done, there patience and understanding between the is a short amount different denominations. Unity does not of time for a dash necessarily mean uniformity”. back home for a light lunch before Finally Pat, who originally hails from Leeds, going on to St is proud to be one of the first women Mary’s Church for to become a deacon and even more the main event importantly, one of the first women to be of the day - the ordained a priest in Gloucester Cathedral. wedding. There is much more to Pat’s story but time Being a very and space do not allow this at present. Pat is a vicar at St Mary’s Church in the parish of Newent, Gloucestershire.

Pat currently works as an Anglican Priest, an United Reform Church Minister, Chaplain for Retired Clergy, Cathedral Chaplain, Wine Circle Chaplain, Trustee of TRAC, Trustee of the TRust of Open Door (HOD) and is on the Council of Reference at Travelling Light Ministries. Not bad for a retired priest.

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Finance What you need to know about NS&I Premium Bonds By Ann Haldon Premium Bonds were first introduced in 1956 by Harold MacMillan as a way to reduce inflation, and they remain a popular savings choice today. It is estimated that over £50 billion is held in the Premium Bond ‘pot,’ making them the largest savings product in the UK. Not a ‘standard’ savings option, bonds pay no interest and never expire. They can make you a millionaire though, if you are lucky enough to win one of the two £1 million draws each month. How do they work? Bonds up to the value of £50,000 can now be bought following a recent rise in the maximum limit. At the other end of the scale the minimum purchase is £100 which buys you 100 £1 bonds, with all bonds being entered into a monthly prize draw. Premium Bond numbers are picked at random by ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment), and you can check whether you’re a winner via the NS&I website from the third day of each month. The government funds the prize money by calculating a rate of interest as if the bonds were ‘standard’ government bonds, rather than using money from the sale of new Premium Bonds. You can buy them from Page 66

a post office, or directly from NS&I by phone or online. How much can you win? Winnings range from £25 to the £1 million jackpot, with prizes also including a percentage of £25,000, £50,000 and £100,000 wins each month. Returns average the equivalent of around 1.3% according to Moneywise, who also state that the chance of winning from a single bond are approximately 1 in 26,000.� You can be lucky though – the Guardian recently reported a £1 million jackpot winner who had held just £400 worth of bonds. For those wanting a reliable income from their savings, however, other products would be more suitable if they are willing to forego instant access in favour of higher interest rates. What are the main benefits of Premium Bonds? • All winnings are tax-free – a big draw for some people, especially as ISA rates remain low • Bonds can be cashed in with no notice needed • They can be purchased for a child or grandchild with a minimum investment of £100 (unless you are paying by standing order, in which case it is £50) • There’s no risk of losing your capital – Premium Bonds

are backed 100% by a government guarantee • You can choose to have your winnings reinvested in more Premium Bonds, which works in a similar way to compound interest in a savings account • Premium Bonds never expire Unclaimed prizes If you bought Premium Bonds in the dim and distant past, it might be worthwhile looking on the NS&I website where there’s an ‘unclaimed prizes’ finder. With no time limit for claiming, even bonds from 1957 are still valid, and there is a reported £41 million yet to be claimed. Premium Bonds cannot be passed on to someone else on the death of the holder. They remain eligible to win prizes for 12 months, but can be cashed in at any time. NS&I also provide a tracing service, not just for Premium Bonds, but for any of their savings and investment products. Should you choose Premium Bonds over traditional savings accounts? The problem with Premium Bonds is that because you are not guaranteed a return on your money, the investment could reduce in value over time due to inflation. Other savings accounts, even though their interest rate may be low, offset this issue a little.

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If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may find investing in Premium Bonds useful if you have already exhausted other tax-free options. People often buy bonds after inheriting money, or sometimes when they need to ‘store’ a lump sum temporarily – a deposit on a property or an inheritance, for example. So in general terms, Premium Bonds should probably not be the first choice for savings – the main attraction for many is the potential chance of a big win. On a lighter note ERNIE has become something of a celebrity over the years. According to NS&I he receives Valentine’s and Christmas cards – possibly from bond holders trying to court favour and influence his decisions? If you do win the £1 million jackpot, don’t expect a cheque through the post. ‘Agent Million’

will call to deliver the news in person. NS&I claim that one Agent Million has informed more than 100 winners of their new millionaire status. Government’s wishes for Premium Bonds Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriet Baldwin, explained the government’s goals regarding Premium Bonds, “Our long-term plan is all about supporting savers and boosting working people’s financial security at all stages of life… That’s why we have increased the amount people can invest in premium bonds for the second time in two years.” Although not suitable for savers looking for a guaranteed regular income, Premium Bonds offer a way to boost a nest egg. They hold a special place in the nation’s heart – along with ERNIE of course.

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Starts and Ends 1. What is the only capital city in the world that begins with the letter “i”? 2. Which TV show was often ended by Nick Ross encouraging viewers not to have nightmares? 3. If a game of football begins with a “kick-off”, which sport begins with a “ball-up”? 4. Of the 118 identified chemical elements, 85 have that a name that ends in what letter? 5. What is the more typical ending for a letter that begins “Dear Sir or Madam”?... “Yours sincerely” or “Yours faithfully”? 6. Which song by U2 starts with Bono counting in Spanish “unos, dos, tres, catorce”, numbers that translate as “one, two, three, fourteen”? 7. Which famous film ends with the line “it was beauty killed the beast”? 8. Which two signs of the zodiac share the same five letter ending? 9. Which is the only Beatles hit single with a title that starts and ends with the same letter? 10. Which two cities were the original endpoints of the Orient Express? Please mention Newent Magazine when responding to adverts.

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If you want excellent quality pre-owned children's clothing at a fraction of the high-street price or want to exchange your outgrown kid's clothes for cash, then visit Ali's Attic - a small family run business near Newent where customers can browse in person and bring along their outgrown clothing to sell. Ali's Attic buys and sells clothing for ages 12 months to around 8 years and is open 10am-1pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (school term time only) for you to drop in, or by appointment at other times. You can browse the online catalogue at www.alisattic.co.uk, place an order via email and choose courier delivery or collection in person. Ali's Attic is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alisatticnewent. Visit Ali's Attic to discover a brilliant alternative to pricey high-street shopping where you can browse a large range of great value top quality children's clothing in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

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In August a new community cafe opened in the Chill Out Zone in Broad Street, Newent. The Chill Out Zone is operated by Newent Initiative and is normally used as a Youth Centre. However now that Fair Shares has moved their meeting venue to Ross Willis House this has allowed Newent Initiative to set up the cafe. The Cafe is open every Wednesday, in the first instance, from 10am to 12 noon. This new venture is headed up at present by Margaret Highton, who is also Chairman of the Newent Initiative, and offers tea, coffee and biscuits for the people of Newent who wish to stop for a short rest in comfort. At present the cafe also offers a pool table and free computer wi-fi but the facilities will increase in time. Margaret says " We hope the cafe will provide a nice comfortable meeting place and we will be improving facilities as funds allow. The opening was a great success and we shall be open every Wednesday from now on from 10am to 12 noon. The cafe is there for all Newent residents to use as well as the elderly and vulnerable members of our community". - by Colin Thomas, Crystal Flame Photography

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What's On in September Heritage Display Saturday and Sundays, 1.30pm - 4pm, Newent Market House New information boards on “Medieval Newent” and “Into the new Millennium” have been made. The archaeological finds are being re-mounted too, and in some cases new information added. Group visits by arrangement. For further information please contact Ginny James on 01531 821904. Blood Donors Clinic Tuesday 1st September, 1.30pm 3.45pm and 4.45pm - 7.30pm Corse & Staunton Village Hall

Please call 03001232323 to make an appointment www.blood.co.uk Memory Café Fri 4th September, 10.30am - 12 Noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road A place where any member of the public who feel that they, or a person they know have memory problems or related cognitive issues, can drop in without an appointment for a chat, exchange of experiences or to receive information. For further information contact Vanessa on 01531 821227. Quiz Night Sat 5th September, 7.30pm Cliffords Mesne Village Hall With David & Ruth Sanderson. £10per person including refreshments. Bar available Join us for an evening of informal fun. For more information please contact Marian on 01531 821542 or Gareth on 01531 821654.

Ashleworth Village Show Saturday 5th September, 2-5pm Woodpeckers Sports Ground, GL19 4JS Traditional show with many attractions for all of the family. Attractions include amongst others: Tuffley Dog Agility display, Tea Tent (with fantastic local professional magician), Brass Band, BBQ, Tombola, Climbing Wall, Archery, Quad Train rides and a Marquee of produce and art. Admission: Just £2 for adults and £1 for children or £5 for a family ticket. For more information visit: www.ashleworth. btck.co.uk/AshleworthVillageShow or phone 01452 700098. Helen Hooker & Forest Recorders Saturday 5th September, 7.30pm Parish Rooms, Highnam Community Centre, Newent Road, Highnam, Glos, GL2 8DG The concert features Helen Hooker, one of the country’s best recorder players. Helen is a full-time recorder professional, has visited Holland as a concerto soloist, and has performed at London’s Purcell Room. Her CD Helen and Friends has been critically acclaimed. Forest Recorders is a truly inspirational recorder ensemble, and uses the full range of recorders from the tiny sopranino to the mighty eight-foot subcontrabass. One of their number, Rosemary Robinson, is not only a fine recorder player, but is also a virtuoso player of the spinet, and will be heard as she plays solos, accompanies Helen, and even plays a small harpsichord concerto. Helen and Forest Recorders will entertain you with a variety of music by (among others) Lassus, Handel and Bach, as well as arrangements of folk tunes from around Europe and some jazz. As if that were not enough, there will also be a fun telling of a version of Cinderella. Tickets are £10.00. For further details or to find out how t.o buy tickets in advance, please contact Steve Marshall on 01452 831654 or steveandannmarshall@hotmail.com Newent Choral Society Start of Rehearsals Tuesday 8th September, 7.30pm 9.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall

Preparing an exciting concert including Vivaldi’s Gloria on Saturday 28th November at Newent Community School. The first term is free for new members. For more information please contact Angela Jones on 01531 820205. Onion Fayre Sat 12th Sept, 10am - 5pm

Gloucestershire's largest free to enter one-day festival. Newent Onion Fayre is a street festival of food, drink, music and merriment which attracts almost 15,000 visitors every year. At the heart of the festival is the Onion Show which is unique in its status in the UK. The whole town becomes a party during what has become recognised as a celebration of the first day of harvest at the end of the summer. The fayre is celebrating 20 years this year. For further information visit: www.newentonionfayre.net Onionfest – The after party Saturday 12th September, 7pm Newent Lakeside Live bands: The Beat, Nizlopi and 3 Daft Monkeys. Lake laser light show, licensed bar and fairground rides. Tickets: £20, under 14’s free (but must be accompanied by an adult, and pre-registered by email to onionfest@newentonionfayre.net

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...events cont'd from p71 quoting ticket number and adult's and child's name). Tickets available from Gooch Sports, Cobblers or www.newentonionfayre.net Parkinson’s UK North Forest Support Group Monday 14th September, 10.30am - 12 Noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent Dial-A-Ride available Call Pam on 01531 821227. For further information please contact Jane Henderson on 08442253694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk Messy Church Saturday 19th September, 10.30am - 12 Noon St. Mary's Church Newent

A fun time with activities for all the family. Ends with a short time of worship and a meal together. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01531 821641 or email: office@stmarysnewent.org Community Cinema - Family Film Saturday 19th September, Doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start, Glebe Chapel Refreshments. Free admission. For further details please contact Andrea Cox: andreaelizabethcox@tiscali.co.uk 1960/70s Quiz Night Saturday 19th September, Newent Memorial Hall Come and roll back the years! The evening will include TV themes, adverts and music audio clips along with questions on sport, Page 72

motoring, kids TV and news items of the era. This quiz was hugely successful in Mitcheldean earlier this year, and will now give Newent the chance to re-live the days of MiniSkirts and Hula Hoops! DON’T miss this one, you will be amazed what you remember from those days! Team max 6 people, £5 per head. Bring your own bottle and snacks. There will be a prize for the winning team. All proceeds go to the Forest of Dean Muscular Dystrophy Group. Bookings only to Martin Whitehouse 07796 585255 or martinwhitehouse586@ btinternet.com Late Summer Flower & Produce Show Sunday 20th September, Open to the public from 1.30pm 4.30pm, Dymock Parish Hall Classes for flowers, vegetables and cookery. The results of the "Great Potato Grow" will also be announced, when those who have taken part will bring their bucket of potatoes back to see who has grown the heaviest potatoe in a bucket from one potato. Enquiries 01531 890453. Newent Orchestra String Trio & Afternoon Tea Wednesday 23rd Sept, 2pm Sheppard House, Onslow Rd, Newent Cost: £4. Transport can be provided. Please call 01531 821227 and ask for Vanessa to book a place. Film Screening The Theory of Everything Thursday 24th Sept, 7.30pm Gorsley Village Hall (12A) Based on Jane Hawking’s memoir, this is the story of her life with the extraordinary Stephen Hawking. Together they defy impossible odds and achieve more than they could ever have dreamed. Two brilliant lead performances, especially the Oscarwinning one from Eddie Redmayne, make for a tremendously moving and inspirational experience. The running time of this film is 123 minutes, so there will not be an interval. Admission

(at the door): Adults £4.50, Children (under 18) £2.50. Reservations cannot be taken but discounted tickets (Adults £4, Children £2) can be purchased in advance from Gorsley Post Office & Stores or from Tony Beckwith: 01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@ gmail.com As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided). The doors will be open from 7.00 for those that would like to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat before the film. Carousel Club for adults with disabilities Sat 26th September, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Glebe Chapel Come and join us for crafts, games, music and have lots of fun meeting new friends. Free refreshments provided. For more information contact Arthur or Sylvia Lowe on 01452 830203

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Community Café Every Wednesday,10am-11am, Chill Out Zone, Broad Street, Newent

Coffee & tea for 50p, cakes & biscuits, computers, free WiFi and pool table. Open to all. Mothers’ Union Monthly Meeting Tuesday 22nd September, 2pm St Mary’s Church Annual General Meeting. Tea, Biscuit and a chat. Open to all. For further information phone Margaret Highton 01531 820245. Newent Bridge Club Sixth Form Centre of Newent Community School We play duplicate bridge every Wednesday (1845 for 1900) and

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Friday (1900 for 1915). There is always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. Visitors are always welcome. Full details on our website www.bridgewebs.com/ newent. Lessons for beginners start on 25th September, please see our larger advert for more details. Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4th Thurs of the month, 7-8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for many good causes. The branch is open to any person with a notion to make a difference, just turn up and take part. For further information contact: Richard Balding at secretary. newent.rbl@googlemail.com Newent & District Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm start, Red Lion, Market Square, Newent Visitors welcome, please contact secretary on 07794 644 380 or email rotary@newentbb.co.uk

Newent Lakeside Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheppard House, off Onslow Road. All Welcome! Newent Probus Club Tuesdays, Memorial Hall, Newent Newent Probus Club for retired men meets twice a month on Tuesdays at the Newent Memorial Hall. New members and visitors always welcome. For further information contact Peter Hayes on 01531 821212. U3A Monthly Meeting Tuesday 22rd Sept, 10.30am 12.30pm, Memorial Hall Newent Geoff Gidley and the Transplant Group: Organ Donation. Admission is £2 and refreshments are available. Limited parking is available by the Hall with additional spaces in the adjacent car park. If you are interested in joining U3A why not come to one of our Monthly Meetings and discuss your interests with one of us. U3A promotes learning for all

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retired or semi-retired people over 55 years of age. Members share interests and skills through participation in Interest Groups, of which we currently have 21. More information can be found on our website: www.u3asites.org.uk/ newent Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm Huntley Village Hall

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...events cont'd from p73 experienced amateur artists. For further information, please call Lyn on 01452 830694. “In Stitches” Satu 12th & 26th September, 10am - 12 Noon, Glebe Chapel

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

Come along to this sewing group, where we enjoy each other's company and learn from each other. Bring your sewing project and machine along. Tea and coffee provided. For more information, 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 Tuesday 15 September: Margaret Collis (ARPS DPAGB APAGB HonEFIAP): 'Photography for fun'. For further information visit: www.newentdcc.com Tuesday 22 September: Dave Russell (AFIAP) on "A to Z of Imaging" For more information visit: www.bronwydd.wix.com/ bronwyddimaging Tuesday 29 September: Monthly Print & DPI Competitions 1. Theme : "Street Life", Judge: Keith Sharples (CPAGB BPE 2*) For further information visit: www.newentdcc.com Newent Quilters Every second Thurs of the month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall New members always welcome. The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings Page 74

Free Fitness Class Mon-Fri (every weekday) 6.457.15pm, Newent Circle Club Consists of 3 levels so anyone can do it. Classes vary btwn Hip Hop Abs, T25 & Insanity. Just arrive, it’s free! Half an hour each night is all it takes to start feeling fantastic. Newent Cycling Group We are an informal and friendly cycling group and you are welcome to come and join us on one of our rides. We meet every Thursday at 7pm by The Kings Arms Pub, Ross Road, Newent. We have two rides to suit different abilities and we cycle around the local quiet country lanes. If you would like to join us on one of our rides please telephone Ann or Steve on 01531 821490 for further information. Newent Health Walk Walk round the Lake Thurs 3rd & 17th September, 10am, Meet at United Reformed Church Suitable for all abilities - you can walk for as long as suits you. We will finish at 11am for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245. Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774. Newent Parkrun (FREE!) Every Saturday at 9am Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, Newent, GL18 1QF 5km run - it’s you against the clock! Simply Register at

www.parkrun.org.uk/newent Newent Short Mat Bowling Club Every Sat 2pm-4pm, Newent Comprehensive School Gym New members are always welcome with bowls available Come along and give it a try! Call Barbara on 01531 820279. Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sun An informal friendly walking group. Walks may be full or half day and vary in distance between 4 and 10 miles, often with a picnic or pub break. For more information please telephone our Programme Secretary, Alison Jones, on 01531 820151.

Gardening Gorsley Garden Club Meet at Gorsley Village Hall Visitors welcome £2. For further information contact Sheila on 01989 720221.

Huntley Garden Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Huntley Village Hall Our programme consists mainly of talks on gardening subjects and visits to gardens. We are a friendly group and if you would like to see us, then why not pop in? For further information contact Heather on 01452 830088. Newent Garden Club Thurs 17th September, 7.30pm Newent Memorial Hall "Autumn/Winter Baskets & Containers" with Jon Mason. Comps: A planted container for autumn interest max: 12” Diameter/ 3 Pears. New members are very welcome. For further details please contact Betty on 01531 821399 or betty@woodentopz.fsworld.co.uk

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Music Newent Classical Brass Satu 26th Sept 12.15pm 1.45pm, Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. Contact Graham Chorlton: info@newentorchestra. org, or see website www. newentorchestra.org

Orchestra. Cost: £2. For more information call Ginny James on 015321 821904 or email: info@newentorchestra.org

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Bank Holiday Market and Harvest Exchange Saturday 26th September, 10am - 12 Noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Newent Orchestral Society Bring along some of the surpluses Weekly rehearsals from your gardens or kitchens and The Newent Centre, Ross Road exchange them for other people's For more information call Bill produce, plus stalls run by local Anderton on 01531 821075 or people selling home produced email info@newentorchestra.org goods and delicious brunch and Website: www.newentorchestra.org refreshments. For details see “NOMAG” Newent Orchestra www.rudford.net or ring 01452 Music Appreciation Group 790831. Fri 25th Sept, 3pm – 4.30pm, Kempley Produce Market St Bartholomew’s Activity Room Sat 12th September, 9.30 This is a social occasion to listen 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall to and chat about music. Relax Come and shop for local produce in a comfy chair, listen to some at good prices, including homewonderful music, express your made bread, locally grown views and enjoy! Lead by Bill vegetables, chutneys, preserves, Anderton, Leader of Newent jam & cakes and lots more

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3 Bedrooms & Shower Room. Garage & Private Garden. An Impressive Former Vicarage. Gardens approx 1 acre. £475,000 £350,000 GORSLEY UPLEADON A very well presented individual 4 bedroom detached house A 4 bedroom detached bungalow in a quiet sought after NEWENT NEWENT with Annexe potential set in beautiful landscaped gardens cul-de-sac location in the popular village of Gorsley.

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l Anample extremely well presented Semi-Detached House with off road parking and double garage, situated in aldelightful location. Recently Refurbished throughout to a very high standard Quiet corner position in ahallway, soughtshower after cul-de-sac location porch, entrance room/cloakroom, lEntrance room, kitchen/breakfast sun Kitchen/Diner room, llounge/dining Entrance Porch, Hallway, Cloakroom,room, Lounge, porch, utilityGlazing room, lobby and masterHeating bedroom with ensuite lside UPVC Double & Gas Central floor:Performance Landing, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, Energy rating ‘D’ lFirst double garage, car port and large garden, greenhouse and Ref 783 garden store shed

£179,950

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bedroom with ensuite, large wellUtility tended Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Room,gardens, Rear & Inner ample off-road parking Lobby, Sitting Room, Library,and 2nddouble Kitchen garage & Shower Room.

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£450,000 £340,000 TIBBERTON NEWENT 3 Double Bedrooms with Ensuite & Family Bathroom 3 Bedrooms & Family Bathroom A very spacious & individual split level extended detached A superbly located detached family home set in half an acre NEWENT NEWENT family home with lovely private garden situated in a quiet of gardens with outstanding far reaching views situated in l A Delightful, cul-de-sac close to the market of Newent. Spacious & Well town Presented Detached Bungalow

l A very well presented popular village location. Extended Detached House

In a Quiet Location within easy distance of the Town Lounge, Dining Room,some Kitchen, Conservatory, Study, property requires improvement work. floor: Conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room,Centre lounge lThe llUpper Entrance Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom Entrance Cloakroom & Utility Roomdining room, kitchen, hallway, lounge, with diningHallway, area, bathroom, 4th bedroom/study rear lobby, shower room/cloakroom lconservatory, & Conservatory, Ensuite Wet Room/Shower Room to Master Private Garden floor: Entrance hallway, 3 bedrooms, family lGround bedrooms, bathroom & separate WC l4Ample Detached Garageroom, with parking to the front Off Road Parking bathroom/shower utility/laundry room The property beneﬁ fromparking, gas central heating & double glazing Garage & ample parking Ample offtsroad space for boat/caravan lOutside: gas The property benefits from double-glazing and LPGRef & private rear garden Ref 785 736

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