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NEWENT NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM The Mobile Police Station will be visiting the following locations on... 10TH & 28TH SEPTEMBER 9 - 9.45am Huntley (by the Village Hall) 10 - 10.45am Highnam (by the shop) 11 - 11.30am Tibberton (by the school) 1 - 1.30pm Pauntley (by the Village Hall) 1.45 - 2.15pm Staunton/Corse (by the Prince of Wales) 2.30 - 3pm Hartpury (by the school) 17TH SEPTEMBER 9 - 9.30am Gorsley and Kilcot (Kilcot Inn Pub) www.caplebanks.co.uk 9.45 - 10.30am Kempley (outside the Village Hall) 10.45 - 11.30am Dymock (on the main road outside the Garage) 1 - 1.30pm Bromsberrow (by the school) 2 - 2.30pm Redmarley (at the Village Hall) Newent Neighbourhood Policing Team Phone: 101 Email: Forest.npt@gloucestershire.police.pnn.uk Web: www.gloucestershire.police.uk
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Coffee, cake and good causes Well, it's been 6 months now since I went from working part-time to full-time at the magazine and I thoroughly enjoy it. It’s been great having an increased income each month, although with a teenager in the house as soon as it comes in in one hand it quickly goes out in the other. Working full-time, running a house and making sure my son is on top of his schoolwork has proved to be quite tricky at times! However, not being around as much has helped my son become more independent and giving him a list of jobs to do when he gets in from school has worked a treat. I’ve even had my tea cooked a few times! Makes a change from good old mum doing it all the time. Long may it continue! I find getting up half an hour earlier in the morning has helped me be more organised as when I get back in the evening all I want
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The Best-Dressed Window Cleaners in Town By Jackie Brewster “Look lively,” Dave whispered to Barry as he climbed off the last rung of the ladder, “here comes trouble.” “Hey, you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”
“Posh cars?” Barry scratched his head. “I wasn’t looking.” “It’s our Annual General Meeting,” Mr Byard explained. “We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in reception.” “Business must be booming,” Dave said.
Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.
“It does have the potential to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced. “And that’s the problem.”
“Everything alright with the windows, sir?” he asked. “Pigeons have been busy.”
“Anything we can help with?” Dave said, folding up his chamois.
“Certainly.” Mr Byard seemed flustered. “Great job.”
“It’s a little awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”
“That’s because we’re the best window cleaners for miles,” Barry smiled. “We’ve done all your office windows, and now we’re going round the front to give your reception a good going over.” “Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.” “Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them reception windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.” Barry nodded in emphatic agreement. “I don’t suppose you noticed,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.” “I didn’t spot that,” Dave said. 6
“Did you Barry?”
It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent. “Mary in Marketing noticed you’re both wearing Burn-Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main competitors,” Mr Byard stuttered. There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn-Sure were bitter rivals in the luxury sportswear industry. “Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry. “We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt over his head. “Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath.
“That’s actually worse!”
“Mine’s an extra-large.”
“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”
The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.
Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”
“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that Burn-Sure rubbish.”
“I have a solution.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window. “Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.” He turned back to Dave and Barry. “Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?” “Window cleaning’s a dirty business.” Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.” “Good point.” Mr Byard’s exasperation was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.” “Only if you’re sure?” Dave said.
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GORSLEY COMMUNITY SHOP AND POST OFFICE NOW OPEN In August 2017, the former Gorsley Village Shop and Post Office closed with the retirement of Gordon and Diane Martin who had been running the shop for 19 years. Being without it left the local community with the wish to re-establish a shop and Post Office in the village and thanks to a fantastic community effort and a lot of hard work, this has now become a reality. As of 1st September, Gorsley has a village shop and Post Office again which is now run by the local community. The opening hours are:
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Directors Gorsley Community Shop CIC is now formed. This company will be a separate entity in its own right and has been set up as a Community Interest Company, where all profits are fed back into the shop or used for community projects. It will be run by a maximum of 8 directors who will protect the long-term viability of the shop and will actively listen to the wishes of the community. Not all the Directors are in place yet, so if you feel you could serve the community by undertaking such a role (or want to know more), then please get in touch.
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Gardening
WONDERFUL WINDOW BOXES By Pippa Greenwood
As summer fades into early autumn, it can be sad to see beds, borders, pots and planters look a little worse for wear, so why not treat yourself to some late summer and early autumn colour in a pot, planter or, better still, a window box?
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Next, get the plants into position. Trailing plants like variegated ivies should be placed to cascade over the edges of the window box – this looks fantastic and adds to the apparent size of the display
without adding significantly to the weight of the container. A larger plant like the Crassula gives a good focal point and flanking gerberas (for example) will add colour. Gently move the plants until you’re happy with how they look, then fill in gaps between the root balls with more compost, firming gently with your fingers to ensure there’s no subsidence later on. Then water well using a watering can with the rose in place, so imitating rainfall. A stunning window box can be created in under half an hour. Make sure it is secured properly on the window sill – and that you can open the window (or access the box from outside) to keep it adequately watered. The window box will benefit from occasional feeding with high-potash feed and, of course, will need to be regularly dead-headed!
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this fascinating game! Our team of qualified Working together with the community,disabled access. teachers will help you, so that you can play on 14th July the Town Council showcased You don’t need a partner on Fridays, there is always someone nice on standby socially at home, in clubs, and on bridge what Newent has to offer to all residents. We are a friendly club, which positivelyand welcomes new members holidays cruises. Come along and LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE trycoffee it out, first lesson is free. We certainly have a town to be proud of. Table money is only £2, and and athe biscuit cost taster 50p AT NEWENT BRIDGE CLUB playing We organise an annual holiday as wellstart as competitions, matches and charity The sun shone brightly, the music was Lessons 21st September, 7 - events 9.30pm Beginners, improvers and returners—come and learn this fascinating game. Our team of qualifi and run every Friday for 10 weeks at We have fun! and the people came, so thank you all. ers will help you, so that you can play socially at home, in clubs and on bridge holidays and crui
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Newent Community School Sixth Form Centre. Lessons start on 29th September 2017, 7.15-9.30pm, every Friday for 10 weeks. The cost will b
which includes the course book. Term 2 will be £50, by the end of which time you will have ma
per for two terms, lesson basics. Give us term, a ring details, or look on ourincl. website. Invest in your future! Many bridge players are still playing£50 in their 90’s, andfor themore brain exercise seems to be beneficial. materials. In the 3rd 01452 term wesocial will conduct There are cruises and bridge holidays which welcome couples and 01989 single770949 people, is a useful Janet or bridge Hylary 790478 skill. Janet@kilreague.com
Only in the Arboretum are dogs some student duplicate sessions before you www.bridgewebs.com/newent Lessons start on 25th September 2015 at 7.30 pm, for 10 weeks. The cost will be £50 per term, for two terms. Give us a allowed off lead in ourringtown’s move to our regular Gentle Bridge sessions. for more details, or look on our website. open spaces. Please respect ruling, Newent Newent Bridge Bridge Club meetsmeets each Wednesday Club every and Friday evening at Newent Community Hylary this 01452 790478 or Brian 01452 830476 hylary.kingham@btopenworld.com and Friday evening Wednesday There is disabled access. especially in the Lake area. A £80 fine applies. www.bridgewebs.com/newent at Newent Community School.
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You don’t need a partner on Fridays, there is always someone nice on standby
We are a friendly club, which We are a friendly club, which positively welcomes new members
positively welcomes new members. Information about the Council, its activities We organise an annual holiday as well as competitions, matches and charity events We meet each Wednesday and Friday evening at Newent Community School. There is Every Wednesday & Friday evening andaccess. contact details for councillors, can be For more information and to book your place, disabled at Newent Community School please phone Janet: 01989 770949 or David: found online at www.newenttowncouncil. You don’t need a partner on Fridays, there is always someone nice on standby 01989 762872 or email janet@kilreague.com with disabled access org.uk or ring 01531 820638. Aclub fuller version • Friendly We are a friendly club, which positively welcomes www.bridgewebs.com/newent New members always welcome of this newsletter is•available onnew ourmembers website. Annual bridge holiday, competitions, • Table money is only £2, and coffee and a biscuit cost 50p matches and charity events 20 We organise an annual holiday as well competitions, matches and events needed on charity Fridays • Noas partner
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The idea of publishing an anthology to raise awareness and funds came from New Start volunteer and poet Sharon Larkin, who called on a large online network of poets throughout the country to submit poems for the project. As Alison Brackenbury writes on the back cover, the book “is as gloriously varied as the beloved cats it celebrates... All a Cat Can Be offers something to please every reader while helping cats desperate for a good home.” All a Cat Can Be, coedited by Sharon Larkin, published by Eithon Bridge Publications and printed by Stroudprint, can be purchased for £8.95 plus p&p by emailing newstartcatrescue@gmail.com. All proceeds from the sales of the book will go to support the work of New Start Cat Rescue.
Miss Gloucestershire, Savannah Williams-Evans, joined the poets for the afternoon, entering into the spirit of the occasion by donning a pair of fun fake black cat ‘ears’ – provided by NSCR – to wear with her beautiful green outfit and purple Miss Gloucestershire sash. The attractively illustrated book contains over fifty poems, and twenty-five gorgeous photos of cats taken by three New Start volunteers. Sales of the book will provide extra funds and publicity for the excellent work New Start does to rescue unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens, and whenever possible to find them new homes. Page 23
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“Word has certainly got around about the craft workshops at Labels Shopping,” said Emma Robert of Ruby Florence Designs who runs the regular half-day events at the store. “Participants come from far and wide and many have started attending every month because not only do they go away with yet another craft skill, they enjoy the social side of it too.” “Our next craft workshop at Labels is taking place on Saturday 22nd September, 10am to 12 noon, and in October we’ll be starting to think ahead to Christmas!” “It’s just £15 per person, payable on the day. All of the materials required will be provided so all you need to bring along is you. Places are limited so it’s essential that you book your place in advance.” You’ll find the latest news and updates about the upcoming craft workshops on the Labels’ website: www.labelsshopping.co.uk/events You can book a place by phone: 01989 769000 or email: welcome@labelsshopping.co.uk. Labels Shopping is located at Ross Park, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye. Open 7 days a week with lots of free parking. 28
Suttons Seeds & Compost/bark/grow bags, shrubs and seasonal plants Food, bedding & health care products for all animals/birds We are now DIY supplies incl. cement, stockists for sand, ballast, postcrete natures:menu Local eggs, honey, jam, chutney & potatoes Calor gas, logs, kindling, coal, briquettes, firelighters & paraffin From brooms & buckets to wheelbarrows, wellies & waterproofs.
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Auction Anecdote Although Smiths of Newent’s antiques sale held in July featured a special section for coins, private buyers turned out in force to fight over three gorgeous diamond rings with some clandestine bidding going on in certain quarters it seems. Top price of the day was achieved by a 1.8-carat champagne diamond ring which made £3,700 and went to a woman in the room. She fought off a young man who was obviously looking for an engagement ring. An eye-catching diamond cluster ring sold for £1,550 to a commission bidder and a fine 1.2-carat diamond solitaire ring sold for £2,950 to an internet bidder from New Zealand. The New Zealand bidder also battled with the unfortunate young man who went home emptyhanded. It seems she later found herself in deep water though as she telephoned the saleroom to ask us to hide the ring inside a teapot when we packed the items for shipping. She went on to explain that she was only supposed to be buying silver plated items for her antiques business but had treated herself to the ring hoping to tell her husband about it at an opportune moment. It seems that things had gone badly that day for our purchaser as she reflected that ‘now was most definitely not a good time’ to inform him of her guilty secret. This made us all laugh but I hope she does not get into too much trouble and it just goes to show that it is best not to get too carried away when bidding at auction. Smiths’ next sale is on the 5th October and includes a special section for stamps and postcards, however, it also includes a full range of antiques and collectables. Entries are invited on the 4th, 6th 11th and 13th of September between 10am and 3pm or by appointment. For further details please call 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent
Monthly Sales of Antiques & Collectables 5th October Sale at 10am With Stamp & Postcard Section also includes Silver, Jewellery, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Pictures & Collectables
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Further Entries Invited 6th, 11th & 13th September 10am-3pm or by appointment
Home visits for larger consignments
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Sweet Recipe Doughnuts Makes 16 Ready in 1 hour (plus proving time)
Home-made doughnuts are easier to make than you may think! Serve warm rolled in sugar with chocolate sauce to dip for an extra-special sweet treat. They are best eaten on the day of making.
Ingredients: • 175ml milk • 25g butter • 350g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting and kneading • ½ tsp salt • 1½ tsp easy-blend dried yeast • 75g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep frying • Chocolate sauce, warmed, for dipping (optional)
TIP
For jam-filled doughnuts, place 3tbsp raspberry jam in a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle. Insert the tip of a knife into each doughnut and twist to make a hole. Push the tip of the nozzle in the hole and pipe about 1tsp of jam into each doughnut. 30
1. Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan
and heat gently until the butter has melted. Cool for 5 minutes.
2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, yeast and 25g of the caster sugar. Pour in the milk mixture and beaten egg and mix to a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if needed.
3. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.
4. Knock back the dough and divide and shape
into 16 balls. Place, well spaced, on the baking sheets and cover with lightly oiled cling film. Leave in a warm place for 15-20 minutes until puffy.
5. Half fill a large deep pan with vegetable oil and
heat to 180°C/350°F, or until a cube of bread dropped in the hot fat browns in 30 seconds. Fry the doughnuts, 4-5 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until puffed and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
6. Spread the rest of the sugar on a flat plate and roll each hot doughnut in the sugar to coat. Serve warm with chocolate sauce to dip.
Community and Wildlife Day.
70 years old and looking good! Drybrook and District Male Voice Choir is celebrating its 70th year with a new look. After a successful recruitment drive earlier in the year, the choir has started to grow once again. Last year, the choir performed at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, for the first time alongside the Monmouth Male Voice Choir, the Monmouth School for Girls and a full orchestra. The event was popular and gave the choir a great confidence boost. The choir’s concert season this year has focused on building and strengthening links to the local community. They have performed during the Forest Activities Festival, at the Speech House and at the Drybrook Methodist Church. Their most recent performance was held in the unusual space under the Market House in Newent, as part of the Newent
Keen to keep this momentum going, the choir is revamping its look. “The tradition of male voice singing here in the forest is about the quality of the music making, and that’s what we’re focussing on. But, at the same time, we have to stay fresh and keep moving in the age of social media,” said Pete Alan, the Musical Director of the choir. The choir practices at 7.30pm on a Wednesday evening at the Drybrook Choir Room on Hawthorns Road (GL17 9BU). New members are always welcome - previous choral experience and the ability to read music are not necessary. The repertoire consists of a mix of traditional male voice pieces and newer songs which makes both practice nights and concerts more interesting. If you would like to join or find out more, please call 01594 836400.
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SEPT EVENTS MESSY CHURCH 15 September, 10.30am 12.30pm, St Mary's Church Activities for the family. Everyone welcome. COMMUNITY CINEMA 15 September, 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 ABERTILLERY MALE VOICE CHOIR 15 Sept, 7.30pm start, Kempley Village Hall KPMmaggie@gn.apc.org MEETINGS ABOUT PRAYER 18 Sept, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Find out about different ways to pray and learn from each other. Guest Speaker: Kathy Priddis. FLICKS IN THE STICKS 20 September, Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start, Gorsley Village Hall ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ (cert. 15). 1 h 55 mins, no interval. Admission (at the door): Adults £5, Children (under 18) £3. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance from Tony Beckwith: 01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@gmail.com. Refreshments available or BYO drinks. HARVEST SUPPER 20 September, 7pm, Sheppard House Please book: 01531 821641, office@stmarysnewent.org. www.stmarysnewent.org MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING 28 September, 10am - 12pm, Gorsley Village Hall, Quarry Lane To raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
THE STORY OF OPERATION CROWN 28 September, 7.30pm Cliffords Mesne Village Hall A talk by Ken Clements. A firsthand account of a little known Royal Engineers construction project in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Entry by donation. JUMBLE SALE 29 Sept, 2pm, The Lea Village Hall Tea & home-made cakes available. Proceeds in aid of HELP FOR CATS. Ring 01989 565271 if you have any jumble for this event, thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS 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.
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, 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 HAPPY DAYS DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP 10 September, 11am 2pm, Sheppard House For those with Dementia/ related conditions and their carers. Advice, support and activities. Booking essential. £7, incl. hot 2-course meal. elizabethpollock77@gmail.com or 07790 997894. HARD OF HEARING CLUB 2nd & 4th Monday/month, 10am - 12pm, St Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford To help those with hearing
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Events cont'd... impairment feel less isolated and have fun. Elaine: 07971 303958 HARTPURY WOMEN’S INST. 2nd Thu/month, 7.30pm, Hartpury Village Hall Sue Wilkes: 01452 700267, wilkes148@btinternet.com HIGHNAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Thu/month, 7.30pm, Highnam Parish Rooms, GL2 8DG. Tel. 01452 523966 KILCOT & GORSLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 3rd Tue/month, 7.30pm, Creche Room, Gorsley Baptist Church Daphne Toner 01989 720671 or daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk or Anne Course 01989 721086. NEWENT & 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. 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 34
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. 18 Sept: "A Drop of the Hard Stuff", Ray Sturdy. NEWENT & GORSLEY BRANCH MOTHER’S UNION 25 September, 2pm St Mary's Church Meeting & AGM. 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. 18 Sept: Never Plonk Again by Triss Tenn. NEWENT LIBRARY CLUB 2nd Wed/month, 10.30am 12pm. For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. 01531 820447. 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 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. RUDFORD HIGHLEADON & CHURCHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 4th Weds/month, 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall Margaret Bullock: 01452 750438 SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE DOWSERS 4 Oct, 7.30pm, Aston Ingham Village Hall, HR9 7LS 'An Introduction to Eden Energy Medicine’ with Justine Johnson. 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 TOWN HISTORY & LIFE DISPLAY Open to public Saturdays & Sundays (except Onion Fayre weekend) until 30 Sept, 1.30 4pm, Newent Market House Ginny James 01531 821904.
Arts and Crafts HUNTLEY ART GROUP Every Friday, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Huntley Village Hall Tutor Jackie Cox. Watercolours, oils, pastels, silk painting, etc. All levels. Heather Smith 01452 830088 or Mara Ciolfi 01242 678601.
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MALSWICK ART CLUB Every Wednesday, 10am 12 noon, Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, GL18 1HE Relax, have fun and experiment with new art techniques in a friendly environment. Suitable for all. Pay as you go basis. Janice 07884 266947.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Events cont'd... 20 September: “Colour combinations" - Julie Ritchie, Hoo House Nurseries.
Music THE MESNE SINGERS Every Tuesday during school term, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Cliffords Mesne Village Hall Women and girls, all ages 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 NEWENT ORCHESTRAL MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP Last Fri/month, 3pm 4.30pm, St Bartholomew's
Community Room, Newent Relax, listen & chat about music. Ginny James 01531
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821904, 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, 11 - 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 8 Sept, 9.30am - 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Local seasonal produce at good prices. Maggie Bligh 01531 890332, kempleyproducemarket@ gmail.com or www. kempleymarket.com.
LOCAL & FAIRTRADE MARKET 15 Sept, 10am - 12pm, Clifford Mesne Village Hall Local crafts and produce. 01531 820461 NEWENT FRIDAY MARKET Fridays, 9 - 11am, Memorial Hall Local products incl. cakes, preserves & vegetables, cut flowers, plants and cards. Refreshments available. RUDFORD MARKET Last Sat/month, 10am - 12pm, Rudford & Highleadon Village Hall Home produced goods & refreshments. 01452 790831 or www.rudford.net.
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