This edition includes:

¥ Council tax - MayorÕs report p3

¥ Fall in local crime rate - p4

¥ The message of Easter - p5-6

¥ Vumilia link update - p8

¥ Go Grow gets active - p10

¥ Festivals - p11-13

¥ New town centre pub plans - p15

¥ School successes - p18-19

¥ Table tennis triumphs - p21

¥ Dramatic society - p22

April 2011

No. 110

Nailsworth 

 News


A free monthly community paper for the 
parish of Nailsworth, available in colour on 
our website www.nailsworthnews.org.uk. 


ItÕs Festival time!

This Spring, as Nailsworth blossoms and the effects of the 
MayorÕs initiative to brighten up our town begin to show, we 
have not one but two Festivals in prospect.

First, Nailstock is returning and will run from 29th April to 
1st May. The hardworking organisers have gone to considerable 
lengths to ensure that the security of the event will be paramount 
so that visitors and residents can concentrate on enjoying the 
experience and the music. There are some great bands and other 
events on offer. Tickets are now available from the website, 
www.nailstock.com/.

Then from 21st to 29th May the well-loved Nailsworth 
Festival will return for its 2011 season. As the organisers say, Ôit 
is designed to provide something that will appeal to everyone.Õ 
We think they have done an amazing job. The programme 
features on pages 12-13 as our central spread this month. Now is 
the time to get your tickets; just call in at the Town Information 
Centre (or Ruskin Mill, for events to be held there.) The website 
is www.nailsworthfestival.org.uk/.


Nailsworth school wins county title

Congratulations to the athletes at Nailsworth 
CofE Primary, who have excelled themselves 
this month by becoming ÔGlos County Sportshall 
Athletic ChampionsÕ, winning the County Indoor 
Athletic team challenge. To achieve this they had to 
beat qualifying teams from Cheltenham, Gloucester, 
Forest of Dean and the Cotswold Area. Events included a variety of 
relays, jumping and throwing activities. Everyone was amazing. They 
exceeded all expectations and rose to every challenge. Well done to 
all who were part of the team. The town is very proud of you! 

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Doris Highfield

Although having lived in the area for only twenty-three years, 
Doris has made a significant contribution to the life of the 
town in many ways. At the time of her arrival, DorisÕs mother 
was a founder member of the Old PeopleÕs Club at Concorde. 
Following her motherÕs death, Doris became a helper at the 
club, attending one day a week to perform various tasks ranging 
from tea making and washing up, to organising card games and 
entertainment. This was her first experience of voluntary work, 
from which she still gains great satisfaction. For four years she was 
the Club Treasurer.

Every Tuesday morning, Doris works with other volunteers at 
the Emmaus shop, a charity helping the homeless. Whilst some 
customers search for bargains in this plentiful emporium, many local residents often just call 
in for a friendly chat with the staff. Whilst on duty, Doris can generally be found operating 
the till.

She has always been an enthusiastic member of Nailsworth WI, and for a number of years 
served on the committee which organised the annual programme of events. This included 
booking guest speakers, arranging trips, quizzes, skittles events and summer outings.

As a committed Christian, Doris became a congregation member of Christ Church and 
was soon enlisted as one of the church flower arrangers. She also took her turn serving on 
the catering committee and cleaning rota. She is the current Covenant Secretary, dealing with 
relevant paperwork to claim back tax benefits for the church.

An unexpected reward for her efforts came in 2002 when she was working as a fundraiser 
for Cancer Research. In that year, Her Majesty the Queen invited representatives of that 
charity (relaunched as Cancer Research UK) to a reception at Buckingham Palace. From a 
random selection of offices across the country, Nailsworth came out of the hat. So together 
with Chairman Nicky Rudall and dressed in her elegant best, Doris attended this special 
regal occasion where, under the glittering lights, the Queen thanked all those present for 
the wonderful support they give to this life-saving charity. It was an occasion she will never 
forget. 

Having moved here from London, Doris found Nailsworth to be a very friendly place. 
ÔPeople here have not only welcome us, but are always willing to find time for us,Õ she said. 
ÔWe count our blessings to be here.Õ She also acknowledges the wonderful support received 
from her husband Geoff. ÔHe has become my personal taxi-driver,Õ she added with a smile.

Mike Brinkworth


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Nailsworth Town Council


MayorÕs report

Why has Council Tax 
risen in Nailsworth?

The Town Council held a Special 
Town Meeting on Monday 
21st December to listen to what 
the residents of Nailsworth wished 
to do about the proposed cuts 
by the County Council to two of 
our frontline services, these being the Youth Club and 
the Library. The County CouncilÕs intention was to 
completely withdraw funding from all youth clubs in 
the county and to drastically reduce the opening hours 
of our library. Seventy people turned out on that cold 
and snowy evening and following a Ôshow of handsÕ the 
vast majority, (plus letters of support) agreed that these 
valuable services should be retained. After Christmas 
when the Town Council met to decide on the precept 
(ie the amount the Town Council takes from the council 
tax), it had the mandate from the electorate 
to find an extra £24,000 for the Youth Club 
to operate as normal - 5 nights a week plus 
outreach work on the streets - and £10,000 
to help with library services. Just to put 
these figures in perspective, it amounts to 
approximately 30p per household per week.

It has since been announced by the County 
Council that funding has been withdrawn 
from all youth clubs despite a vigorous 
campaign countywide, and the opening hours 
of Nailsworth Library have been cut from 32 hours to 12 
hours per week. 

Cuts to rural bus services are also due to be announced 
and we wait to see how we in Nailsworth will be affected.

The Gloucestershire Constabulary is currently in 
consultation with members of the public regarding the 
closure of all police stations in this area apart from Stroud 
and Dursley.

Steve Robinson, 834270, robinsons@fsmail.net 

Editorial comment

Hanged if they did, hanged if they didnÕt Ð the funding cuts to Nailsworth services put our Town Council on the horns 
of the proverbial dilemna. They had one option open to them which is not available to the County Council; they 
could increase the level of Council Tax that we pay (the ÔpreceptÕ) since that has not been capped at local level, which 
would let them bail out at least some of the services under threat in the coming year. Whether or not you agree with their 
ultimate decision, they clearly felt that in the case of the Youth Club and the Library they had a responsibility to act and 
that the majority of local residents would support them. 

This paper has not always been impressed by NTCÕs record on public consultation. This time, however, they set up 
meetings, took soundings, talked to residents at events such as the FarmerÕs Market, and took notice of petitions. Difficult 
to see what else they could have done in the short time available. Then they acted. 

We believe that they made the right decision and that it was a courageous one. But if you disagree with that or with 
other policies and actions during their term of office, you will shortly have the opportunity to express your views, 
because the Town Council election for Nailsworth will take place on 5th May. Whether you want to make a stand about 
particular issues, or are simply looking for an opportunity to serve the town in this important role, this is your chance. 
There is still just time to consider putting yourself forward as a candidate to become a Town Councillor Ð www.stroud.
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and vote on 5th May. This is your town; if you want to have a say in how it is run, then surely turning up at the ballot box 
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Town affairs

Nailsworth Recreation Centre news

From 31st March 2011, Stroud District Council will have 
relinquished responsibility for the Nailsworth Recreation 
Centre, based in Nailsworth Primary School, which will now 
be managed and operated by the Nailsworth Community 
Partnership Ltd, the community umbrella organisation in 
the town. This will be on the basis of a ten year licence from 
the School to the Partnership for the Centre, ie the gym, hall 
and changing rooms when the football pitch is in use, to 
be used outside extended school hours. The Centre will be 
managed by the Centre Management Committee. 

A Nailsworth Sports & Leisure Partnership, 
comprising all the sports and leisure interests in the town is 
being formed which will play an active role in promoting 
the development of the Centre to provide more activities, 
particularly during the weekends and school holidays, and 
involving a wider age range and larger number of participants 
from the town and surrounding area.

The Business Plan shows that on the basis of a trust-based 
operational model, with the benefit of the continuation of 
current lettings; the addition of new lettings; and a new deal 
for meeting the schoolÕs costs; supplemented by a transitional 
grant of £10,000 from Stroud District Council, the Centre 
will cover its costs (which include insurance, site and 
equipment upkeep) in its first two years of operation.

Additional grant monies are being sought to provide 
full funding for 
the security works 
necessary to allow 
opening on the basis 
of the new model, 
which means that 
the Centre can 
be used without 
involving the school 
caretaking staff. 


Hall at Nailsworth CofE Primary School

Local crime rate falls

Police in Nailsworth are pleased to say that crime in the area has 
decreased for the third year running.

The local policing team are working hard to see it fall still 
further, but they are asking the community to help by following 
some simple crime prevention advice and reporting suspicious 
activity. Officers are particularly keen to work with residents to 
stop the burglary of sheds and garages. These break-ins 
tend to be committed by opportunistic thieves and can 
often be easily prevented. 

Inspector for the area Kirk Harrison (pictured 
right), said, ÔDuring the warmer weather it is easy to 
be complacent about keeping your property secure. 
Sheds and garages can be especially vulnerable if 
not fitted with adequate security. It is surprising how 
often people underestimate the value of what is in 
these outbuildings, but the cost of items like bikes 
and power tools can soon add up, making them very 
attractive to criminals. By following some simple but 
effective steps, shed owners can dramatically reduce the chance 
of thieves striking. Locking or bolting a shed is an inexpensive 
way of deterring burglars, while fitting opaque windows will hide 
valuables from view.Õ

Inspector Harrison added, ÔAs the weather improves, it is 
also a good idea to lock windows and doors when a room is 
unoccupied or you are in the garden. If youÕre out in the evening 
perhaps set up some lights on timers or simply leave a light on - 
just to put that bit of doubt in a burglarÕs mind.

Residents can be sure that local officers will continue to patrol 
the area and work hard to bring offenders to justice. But you 
can help make life as difficult and risky for criminals 
as possible, by thinking about the items you leave on 
display and by properly securing those outbuildings.Õ

For detailed advice on how to protect your 
home and shed, visit the Crime Reduction section 
of the Gloucestershire police website at www.
gloucestershire.police.uk.

To report an incident or any suspicious activity 
contact Gloucestershire Police on 0845 0901234. You 
can also give information anonymously by contacting 
the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or by 
visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Use the 0845 
number above to contact your local officers. You will be able to 
leave a message, make an appointment or provide your details so 
police can get back to you. 

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Faith matters


The message of Easter

God the comforter

This is a busy old month in our church calendar. It starts 
with Mothering Sunday on the first Sunday (a special 
service, 9.30 am at St GeorgeÕs), Palm Sunday in the middle 
of the month and we will celebrate Easter the week later on 
the 24th. 

Readers of a certain age will remember the black and 
white TV ad for a famous washing-up liquid with a child 
lisping, ÔMummy why are your hands so soft?Õ with Mum 
up to her elbows in the sink filled with soap suds - cue music 
ÔNow hands that do dishes...Õ That advert, as well as the adverts for Bisto 
gravy and for dazzling white shirts on a washing line are from a different era, 
alien to the grime of Corrie and Eastenders. Mums were portrayed in a quiet, 
comforting way, knowing all the important answers to life - how to keep hands 
soft, make gravy and repair the damage when youÕve dribbled it all down your 
front!

The mother of Jesus could not 
have known all that would happen 
when the angel Gabriel visited her 
and said that she would give birth 
to the Son of God. She proudly 
watched him growing up, saw the 
miracles he performed and the 
way he explained the Kingdom 
of Heaven like no other and saw 
crowds acclaiming him as he rode 
into Jerusalem on a donkey on 
Palm Sunday. But then, a week 
later, she watched as he was 
crucified on a Cross in front of a 
jeering crowd.

Jesus did exactly what he said 
he would, when he rose from the 
dead three days later. There are 
many things that are happening in 
the world at the moment that we 
canÕt understand. In the same way 
we are able to rely on our mothers 
to be there and know the answers, 
try following the journey to the 
Cross in your local church over the 
next weeks and let Him comfort 
you. He knows the answers to 
even more questions than my 
Mum did!

Reverend Stephen Earley


Mary Magdalen announcing the resurrection 
to the apostles (St. Albans Psalter, reproduced 
courtesy of WGA)


Looking for hope

As Easter gets closer, the church is getting ready to 
celebrate new life emerging from dark and desperate 
times.

We seem to have had an epidemic of disasters lately 
Ð civil unrest in North Africa and the Ivory Coast, floods 
and earthquakes in the Pacific, mud slides in Brazil, the 
Japanese tsunami and the ongoing strife in Madagascar, 
Israel/Palestine and Afghanistan. Some are Ôhuman madeÕ 
but the earthquakes, floods and tsunamis are deemed to 
be ÔActs of God.Õ I canÕt accept that definition. As far as IÕm concerned, itÕs 
just a term used by insurance companies to denote unforeseen catastrophes 
that cannot be covered by insurance. I do not believe for a moment that God is 
responsible for these dreadful events. I donÕt apportion blame to any one thing 
or deity. We live in a beautiful world Ð but that world has fault lines running all 
the way through it and from time to time, they shift. 

It is a marvel to me that humanity is so resilient and that the death toll from 
these so-called natural events is much less than the loss of life caused by the 
human conflicts in the aforementioned countries. For those of us who claim 
that God is love, God is not the cause of sorrow and grief. God is in the actions 
of all those who seek peace in the world; peace amongst peoples and a lifestyle 
that brings peace to a troubled eco system. Centuries ago, a Bronze-Age people 
believed that God was responsible for bringing down fire from the sky or 
flooding the whole world to wash it clean from humanityÕs evil. Unfortunately 
there are still some Bronze-Age thinkers out there today, but for most of us, our 
thinking has moved on. 

Our world is a living eco-system and our lives impact upon it. We now 
know much more about the cause 
and effect of our exploiting the 
earthÕs resources. This knowledge 
is a source of hope. We can all play 
our part in making life on this planet 
more sustainable. 

As we in the churches celebrate 
the resurrection of Jesus Christ, my 
prayer is for new life to come to be a 
reality for all who have experienced 
the devastation and loss of tumultous 
events. 

Wishing you all a blessed and 
peaceful Eastertide. 

Reverend Sian Collins

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Faith matters


Deo Gratias

When I was ÔworkingÕ - before I became a priest 
(priests only work on Sundays, donÕt they?) - I 
used to get great strength from my other (few) Christian 
colleagues; there was a sense of solidarity, and that, 
Thanks be to God, has deepened over the years.

This came to me recently in a funny way as a result 
of the screening of the ÔBig Fat Gipsy WeddingÕ. My 
fleeting moment of fame was when Channel 4 filmed 
our First Communion Service, featuring two Traveller 
children who had joined our group. It was quite an occasion, and a surprise for 
the parish (St. JosephÕs, Stonehouse - I spend my time with them as well as 
The Priory, Woodchester).

One evening, after dark, there were some children causing a commotion, 
playing on the gas pipes stacked up in preparation for laying a new main. 
Thinking that I had better investigate, I stood a little way off and watched, 
hoping that eventually they would notice me. After a time it worked, there 
was less activity and then a complete lull. ÔThereÕs someone over there - heÕs 
watching us!Õ 

Suspense finally got the better of them, and one of them called out, ÔEre, 
Vicar!Õ I decided to extend the tension a bit longer by silently standing and 
watching. ÔEre É Vicar?Õ One of the children ventured over to me, ÔYou had 
that Big Fat Gipsy Thing, didnÕt you?Õ I broke my silence, and to my delight 
they all gathered round and wanted to know more. Then one of them Ð the 
youngest (and evidently the most discerning in RE matters) asked, ÔIs this 
church Catholic or is it Christian?Õ I hope I gave the right answer!

I think it is good that such distinctions are getting fuzzier, and it is also 
good that there are distinctions that do not separate us too much. We can meet 
and share in so many ways, and yet enjoy the diversity of our traditions, while 
we journey together with The Lord Jesus through our little space in history. To 
which I would like to say: ÔDeo GratiasÕ which I suppose is a Roman way of 
showing that I am Christian, too!

Father Bill

Walk for Witness on 
Good Friday

For many years now, Churches 
Together in Nailsworth (CTN) 
have organised a Walk for Witness 
through the town on Good Friday. 
This year is no exception and on 
Friday 22nd April at 11.30 am 
representatives from CTN will start 
their walk from the steps at Christ 
Church in Newmarket Road. The 
first stop will be the solicitors' car 
park at the bottom of Chestnut Hill 
followed by stops at the Library, 
Mortimer Gardens and finishing 
at the clock tower. At each of the 
stops some of the congregation 
from the participating churches 
(Christ Church, Quaker Meeting, St. 
GeorgeÕs and Woodchester Catholics) 
will lead the ministry. 
A cross to signify 
the crucifixion of 
Jesus will be carried 
throughout the walk.

The Walk for 
Witness is a visible 
symbol of the start of 
the Christian festival 
of Easter. Everyone 
is welcome to join 
the walk at any point 
on the journey.


Get in touch

We are very grateful for the regular 
contributions to these pages that we 
receive from ministers of the Christian 
Church and others who are involved 
in spreading the Gospel. However, 
we are aware that Nailsworth people 
are of many faiths (including none), 
and we would like the opportunity to 
also reflect a wider diversity of local 
spiritual views and activities. Please 
contact us if you would be interested 
in sharing information about YOUR 
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Community


Visit one of our 
local mills

The new season of local 
mill openings is about to 
start. Now's the time to 
think about that visit you 
always intended to make, 
or remind yourself of the 
flying shuttle, roaring 
water and twirling teasels 
that can be seen at the 
Weaving Shed, Gigg 
Mill, and at Dunkirk 
Mill. No booking is 
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the machinery working.

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Nigglesworth

A resident of Star Hill who 
walks regularly around the 
hamlets of Lower Forest Green, 
Windsoredge etc. has written to 
report that although the 20 mph 
limit is now in place, every day 
she is forced to throw herself 
into the hedges and walls 
of the area. This is to avoid 
motorists passing up and down 
the narrow roads that have a 20 
mph limit on them, at speeds 
in excess of 30-40 mph. She once waved at one such 
driver and politely pointed out the limit, to be met with a 
stream of foul and abusive language. Recent road works 
exacerbated the issue, with people using Star Hill, Jubilee 
Road and Northfields Road to avoid the traffic, all moving 
at speed toward Inchbrook Hill. 

Our correspondent suggests that those socially 
conscious folk who understand the need for the speed limit 
will, and do, obey it; others apparently have no idea of 
how slow 20 mph actually is; but the rest just donÕt seem 
to care about speed limits or the safety of others.


Terry Eldridge demonstrates his 
skill with the Teasel Raising Gig

The Jovial Foresters

We think it is three years since the Jovial 
Foresters closed for good. It is now 
boarded up and looks to be in a sorry 
state. We are told that planning permission 
has been given for extra developments 
in the rear garden but so far nothing 
seems to have happened. The building is 
a fine one with huge potential. We await 
progress - it would be good to see this 
historic establishment put to use again.


What to do with used 
bicycles...

HereÕs an unusual recycling initiative. Andrew 
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local sixth form students who are both keen 
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Community

Nailsworth Vumilia link Ð update

Solar lighting project 

The dispensary in our linked village of 
Vumilia,Tanzania is the first port of call for villagers 
with all sorts of illnesses and minor injuries. Mr 
Charles the clinician (with 4 years medical training) 
together with a nurse midwife also run ante natal and 
post natal clinics and deliver babies Ð at the moment, 
by hurricane lamp once darkness falls!

The Nailsworth team have been raising money 
towards solar lighting for the village dispensary. 
£558 is needed to cover the cost of the solar panel, 
installation and wiring. Many thanks to everyone who 
recently supported our raffle at the Fairtrade Coffee 
morning or bought at the Tea Lounge cafŽ during 
the ÔAll Day Tea PartyÕ (The Tea Lounge generously 
provided the prize of a celebration cake). Altogether 
this raised £250, almost halfway to our target. We hope 
to come even closer shortly, as Nailsworth Dramatic 
Society have kindly agreed to a collection at their 
performance of ÔRebeccaÕ. 

Sponsoring pupils through secondary school

The village committee have asked us to help 2 boys 
and 2 girls whose families would not otherwise be able 
to afford school fees. Secondary school in Tanzania 
normally begins at the age of 14 years. The course 
lasts 4 years, with all the subjects and exams being in 
English. The secondary school fees are £40 a year for 
each pupil, and we are being asked to help with the 
cost of uniforms and books as well Ð possibly another 
£20 per person.

You can read more about our Link Village in 
Tanzania 
in our 
newsletter, 
available at 
the Town 
Information 
Centre. 

Jo Smith, 
834715

Knitters needed for hand puppets

Nailsworth Knitters ply their 
needles for a number of charities, 
most of which don't have a time 
limit. For their newest challenge 
though, the clock is ticking. One 
of the members of Nailsworth 
Trefoil Guild is going to Africa 
this summer with her old Guide 
unit, and they will be visiting 
orphanages. The knitters have 
volunteered to knit hand puppets 
for all the girls to take. As these 
don't need much space or weigh a lot, there is room for a 
good number. If there are any knitters out there who would 
like to join in this challenge, Margaret Marshall has a 
number of patterns, or you might have your own. Shown 
above is a picture of a bear hand puppet; it is very simple and 
quick to make. If you can help the group reach a good target 
please get in contact with Margaret on 834996 - she can even 
start you off with some wool!


Red nose day stall and raffle

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you...

Jenny Barnett and her team would like to send a huge 
Ôthank-youÕ to all who helped with their red nose stall for 
Comic Relief.

¥ Especial thanks to Paddy and Sarah for allowing them 
to use ÔThe Olive TreeÕ courtyard.

¥ They are grateful to all the local shops that donated 
goods and raffle prizes and 
gave support, from balloons to 
parking spaces (a list of raffle 
prize winners is available at 
ÔThe Olive TreeÕ)

¥ And finally they thank you, 
the people of Nailsworth who 
bought so generously.

A massive £775 was raised for this 
excellent cause!


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Community

Nailsworth Spring Clean 2011 - 
Saturday 14th May

 The annual Nailsworth News Spring Clean is a little 
later than usual this year as a result of Easter being late, 
the marriage of the son of a local ÔpersonalityÕ and the 
unmissable Classic Car Show at St RoseÕs School. The 
date to note in your diary is Saturday 14th May. (The 
fact that this is the date of my wedding anniversary is 
clearly irrelevant!) The usual format will be followed, 
so just turn up at 10 am at the recycling area next to 
Tesco emporium and I will supply you with bags and 
litter pickers. I recommend that you bring your own 
gardening gloves but a few pairs will be available for 
those whose idea of gardening is a gin and tonic on the 
patio!

It is best that you litter pick an area that is dear to 
your heart (let me know where, to avoid duplication) 
but failing this I will suggest areas that are liberally 
decorated with cider cans, crisp packets and takeaway 
bags. You then return at 12 noon for a photo with an 
amazing array of junk (we try to recycle as much as 
possible). Last year one helper suggested different 
coloured bags for different materials, eg grey for 
bottles, white for cans, black for landfill, so I will try to 
obtain a range of colours for those who have the energy 
to sort as they go. Not everyone will be able to do this, 
so it would be great if a few hardy people could stay 
behind, sort through the c**p and put it in the right 
bunker (not a nice job.)

We usually only clear from land for which the 
District Council has no responsibility, so if you know 
of any roadways, pavements, or public areas that are 
Council owned and badly littered phone 754424 and 
ask the Council to sort it out. They usually do a good 
job when requested. 

Many have pondered how to prevent all the litter 
getting there in the first place, but as yet no answers 
have been found. If you have any suggestions, letÕs 
have them!

Don Luke, 832812


An appeal from Nailsworth Silver Band

The always excellent Nailsworth Silver Band are seeking some help with their 
outfitting. They now have practically all seats occupied in the band, although new 
members are always welcome, but this poses a problem when it comes to fitting 
everyone out with uniforms. In the past the band relied to a large extent on young 
players, but now they are growing up and need bigger jackets. This, together with 
a number of new adult members who also need jackets, has stretched the groupÕs 
wardrobe to its limit.

The band are appealing to anyone who may have a Maroon Cutaway jacket 
lurking in their wardrobe to contact Bill Bruton on 833782, or return it to the 
band room any Monday evening. They 
estimate that over the years some six or more 
jackets have gone missing and todayÕs cost 
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Green matters

Rain was no deterrent...

Despite atrocious weather on 13th February, the Jovial Foresters 
Norton Wood Orchard Group managed to plant 10 fruit trees 
in record time (they did not want to get any wetter!) There were 
6 Gloucestershire varieties of apples, 2 pear trees, a plum and a 
quince. Each tree was staked and surrounded by stock proof fence 
to protect them and then a mulch of rotted horse manure was 
added. A month later, in glorious sunshine, they were pruned (to 
encourage growth and healthy branches - it will be a year or so 
before the fruit can be cropped) and clearing redundant vegetation 
continued. 

The group also prepared a good 
stock of bean and pea poles which 
will be sold at the next Go Grow 
vegetable stall at the FarmersÕ 
Market. They meet every 2nd 
Sunday of the month from 2 to 4 pm 
and everyone is very welcome to join 
them. There is plenty for children to 
do as well. The contact is Marilyn 
Miles, Jovial Foresters/Norton Wood 
Community Orchard in Partnership 
with Nailsworth Town Council on 
832974 or 07801 558931.

Selling your surplus produce

Go Grow will be at Nailsworth Farmer's 
Market on the 4th Saturday of each month 
through 2011. This year they aim to continue 
selling produce on behalf of any local gardeners, 
orchardeers and allotmenteers who have surplus 
to sell. They hope to improve on 2010 successes, 
building on the principle of 'local fresh produce 
for a local market' (preferably organic). Since 
the season is just beginning, surplus tools and 
coppice products, seeds and seedlings will all be 
welcomed, as well as fruit and vegetables and 
anything that assists the growing and availability 
of locally grown fresh produce.

 Do get involved, and pass on the news to 
any Nailsworth District growers who might like 
a small outlet for their surplus or to buy. Please 
contact Liz Child on 839107 or lizchild@
phonecoop.coop if you have surplus to sell. 
Or if you want to make a little extra for your 
organisation, let Liz know or bring price marked 
produce to the stall on Saturday morning. Go 
Grow is also happy to have your organisationÕs 
leaflets on the stall - or just come to meet up.


Blossom-spotting walks

If youÕre looking for an excuse to wander the lovely lanes 
and streets of Nailsworth this spring, why not help make a 
map of fruit trees in peopleÕs gardens and on public land? 
Go Grow Nailsworth Valleys is looking for people to 
take part in this project in order to highlight the abundance 
and varieties of local fruit that can be turned into delicious 
juice, pies, crumble and chutney in the autumn.

Blossom spotters and participating fruit tree owners 
will be asked to complete a short survey to help identify 
the fruit and if possible the variety. These will be put 
onto a map, which should then show a network of trees. 
The plan is to then invite any willing fruit tree owners 
and volunteer harvesters to share the surplus and hold 
community apple pressings later in the year. 

This idea has come from the very popular community 
apple pressing held by Go Grow at OctoberÕs FarmerÕs 
Market, where apple tree owners were invited to bring 
along their fruit for pressing. At a time when food prices 
are rising, the project aims to share fruit which is often 
wasted due to tree owners not having the time or resources 
to deal with the glut. 

If youÕre interested in 
being a blossom spotter, 
mapper or are a fruit 
tree owner whoÕd like to 
take part please contact 
Katherine Kearns 
on 834530 or email 
katherine.kearns@
southglos.gov.uk. 


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Headline bands

BenandRud Band

A four piece band from Gloucestershire who have a new 
folk style of originals, traditionals and covers. Their 
influences stem from blues to pop, Dub to Hip Hop and 
Bluegrass to Folk.

The Secret Police

ÔWe are the worldÕs longest running and most respected 
Police tribute band, together since 1996. In those years 
weÕve played more than 1000 gigs, from small and 
intimate venues right up to audiences of 12,000 at 
festivals around the world.Õ 

Alcatraz Swim Team

An unsigned Stroud based trip-hop band with laptop 
controlled beats, live guitars, keys, decks and female 
vocalists & MCs. The set has been described as "moving 
seamlessly between chill-out tracks with haunting female 
vocals and hard stepping hip-hop." 

ZOOL

A pop covers band from Gloucestershire.

Thee Ones

Thee Ones have been delivering fire-branded rhythm & 
soul to the West CountryÕs Bohemian set for a few years 
now.

Hot Feet

After forming in Stroud over four years ago, Hot Feet 
continue to develop their sound from 60's folk, acoustic 
funk, gypsy and blues. The calming voice of Marianne 
Parrish weaves with their intricate, classical folk 
instrumentation.

After a break of 3 years, the Nailstock 
Festival is set to run this year 
from 29th April to 1st May. It has been 
extensively rethought. A lot of hard 
work has been put in behind the scenes 
to planning a secure, peaceful event for 
music-lovers of all ages, and there is 
exciting local talent on offer. To quote 
the organisers:

ÔItÕs been an awesome, but enjoyable 
task sifting through the applicants 
for Nailstock 2011, over 100 bands, 
acts, drama groups and singers have 
constantly been watched and listened 
to over the last few weeks since 
applications closed on Feb 26th.Õ


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Via the website at 
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¥ Family - 
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¥ Booking fee 
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Nailsworth Festival 21st Ð 29th May 2011

www.nailsworthfestival.org.uk

Our annual Festival has been running for 28 years. Encompassing a range of activities, entertainment 
and events it is designed to provide something that will appeal to everyone. As ever it commences with 
a daytime programme of entertainment, market stalls and special activities on Festival Saturday. Then 
across the following eight days there follows a varied programme of art and entertainment, as detailed in 
the Main Events section below. In addition there are a number of other Festival events taking place across 
the town to look out for. Read on for our 2-day programme!

MAIN EVENTS

Tickets are now available for the 2011 Festival. For 
most events tickets can be purchased from the Town 
Information Centre, the Festival website www.
nailsworthfestival.org.uk 
or by post (see brochure for 
details). For events running 
at Ruskin Mill, tickets are 
available direct from the 
venue.

Saturday 21st May

Hank Wangford (shown 
right) and the Lost Cowboys 

Town Hall 8 pm £12 bar

Hot country music, notable 
for its humour and cheerful 
irony, this concert promises 
to be a highlight of the 
Festival.

Sunday 22nd May

The Faure Requiem 

Christ Church 7.30 pm free

A concert of serene music to 
elevate the spirits. There will 
be a collection at the end of 
the concert.

Monday 23rd May

In association with 
Nailsworth Society

The Naked Gardeners 

Town Hall 7.30 pm £6 bar

A talk by Barbara and Ian 
Pollard of Abbey House 
Gardens, Malmesbury 

(pictured right)

Tuesday 24th May 
Richard Valentine 
Memorial Folk Concert

Andy Cutting (left)
Ruskin Mill 7.30 pm 
(doors 7 pm) £12 

To book please contact 
Ruskin Mill on 837537.

Andy Cutting is a rarity: 
a musician's musician 
(BBC Radio 2 Folk 
Awards Musician of 
the Year 2011) and a 
soulful and technically 
outstanding melodeon 
practitioner with an ear 
for a fine tune.

FESTIVAL SATURDAY 

Entertainment (Mortimer Gardens):

10.00 Ruskin Mill Singers 

Get into the mood listening to the beautiful harmonies of our 
popular local choir.

10.30 Punch and Judy 

Watch Punch strut his stuff in the traditional way. He never 
changes does he?... Oh yes he does.

11.0 Panache Steel Band 

YouÕll want to swing your hips to this wonderful Caribbean 
beat.

11.30 Frantix (pictured)

Thrill to the clowning, juggling, stilt 
walking Ð will he fall? É hold your 
breath!

12.00 Panama Jazz Band 

Your feet will be tapping and your 
hands clapping as this band leads 
you into their jazzy world.

12.30 Punch and Judy 

That puppet gang are back. 
Unmissable drama at the little 
theatre.

1.00 The Jolly Stompers 

Strictly Come Line Dancing as the Stompers move those feet 
and show you how to do it.

1.30 Panache Steel Band 

Another chance to hear the band with the sunshine beat.

2.00 Frantix 

Here they come again Ð how do they do it?

2.30 Panama Jazz Band 

A final turn from this great band brings us to the jazzy end of 
the afternoon.


Other Festival Saturday Activities

As ever there will be a full range of inviting market 
stalls selling gifts, speciality foods, snacks etc. The Gift 
Shop, George Street will be hosting ÔFind the LettersÕ 
- a festival game for children with a grand prize for the 
winner. Come and decorate your own mask at Paint a 
Pot. Get up front and personal with NailsworthÕs Fire 
Engine - look inside, ask questions, find out how it 
works. Come to the ChildrenÕs Face Painting or the 
Animal Balloons. Also watch out for special festival 
lunches in the restaurants and, of course, the Duck Race.

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Nailsworth Festival 21st Ð 29th May 2011

www.nailsworthfestival.org.uk

MAIN EVENTS CONTINUED...

Wednesday 25th May

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Katona Twins 

Christ Church 7.30 pm 
£12

The Katona Twins, 
Peter and Zolt‡n 
Katona (pictured right), 
critically acclaimed by 
the Daily Telegraph as 
Ôthe classical worldÕs 
best known guitar duoÕ 
have given recitals in 
major concert venues 
throughout the world.

Thursday 26th May

Bristol Gasworks Singers 

St GeorgeÕs Church 7.30 pm £6 bar

Following a very successful concert at last yearÕs festival 
the Gasworks Singers are back. This promises to be a 
very entertaining evening featuring some new songs 
from the group as well as old favourites.

Friday 27th May

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School proudly presents

ÔTom JonesÕ

Town Hall 7.30 pm £10 bar

A comic masterpiece, Tom Jones is deservedly a classic 
in English literature. Sheer fun and bursting with bawdy 
scenes, itÕs a tasty feast from beginning to end.

Saturday 28th May

A little light music with Nailsworth Silver Training 
Band

Mortimer Gardens 10 am 

A FarmerÕs Market will also be taking place at the same 
time.

CafŽ Britannia in association with Nailsworth 
Twinning Association 

The Britannia Inn, 10 am Ð noon

Bring your berets and blue stripey tops and settle down 
with Twinning Association members for

coffee and a croissant in a French style morning 

Daylight Theatre presents

ÔTreasure in the sandÕ

Sub Rooms (formerly BoysÕ Club) 2 pm

£4 adult, £2 
child, £10 
family ticket.

The play 
uses actors, 
puppets and 
audience 
participation 
and is great 
fun for 
children aged 
5 to 10. 

The 2nd Nailsworth Poetry Slam

Comrades Club 7.30 pm £6 bar

Following the rip roaring success of the first Slam 
last year (see picture below) we are repeating this 
exciting evening of fun and poetry. 15 poets perform 
their poetry in a knock out competition over 3 rounds. 
If youÕve never been to a Slam come and enjoy the 
experience Ð youÕll be guaranteed a great evening in 
which you also participate in choosing the winner.

Sunday 29th May

Cream Tea Promenade

Sub Rooms (formerly BoysÕ Club) 3.00-5.00 pm 

Bath has its Pump Rooms, Nailsworth has its Sub 
Rooms! Come along to listen to classical music, 
performed by local musicians, and enjoy a cream tea 
and cakes. 


OTHER EVENTS 

During Festival week numerous 
events will be taking place across 
Nailsworth:

Walks 

¥ Sunday 22nd May - Ruskin 
Mill. Storywalk with Fiona 
Eadie (pictured right)

¥ Sunday 29th May - Festival 
Walk with Mike Brinkworth

Exhibition 

¥ Saturday 21st to Tuesday 24th May - Art Exhibition 
in the Mortimer Rooms, featuring work from the 
pupils of Sir William RomneyÕs School

Workshops and groups 

¥ Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May - Ruskin Mill 
Craft Workshops

¥ Sunday 22nd May - Creative Writing Workshop 
with Alice Jolly (Beginners)

¥ Saturday 28th May - Creative Writing Workshop 
with Alice Jolly (work in progress)

A brochure 
containing 
details of 
all events is 
available around 
the town or 
from the Town 
Information 
Centre.



Minding our own business

Bill AffleckÕs roundup of business news

Business birthdays

You see the sign as you go towards Stroud; Personal 
Best Studio Ltd is celebrating ten years in business. Carl 
Benton started it as a one-to-one personal training studio 
but the range of 
facilities and training 
and treatment options 
has expanded Ð as 
has the team. Carl 
says theyÕre Ôlooking 
forward to an exciting 
year ahead and will 
soon be planning 
a party for all our 
clients; after all, a 
decade in business is 
certainly something 
to celebrateÕ. Call 
873811 or visit www.
personalbeststudio.
co.uk. 

Also celebrating is E.S.S. Employment Ltd. Proud of its 25th 
anniversary, E.S.S. has worked tirelessly over the years to 
establish an exceptional reputation and working relationship 
with local companies, 
as well as individuals 
looking for temporary 
and permanent work 
placements. It is a 
vital contact point 
for the Stroud Valley 
community whether 
people are trying to 
recruit staff or find 
jobs. The company 
would like to thank 
the many longstanding 
clients and candidates 
for their support. 
Happy 25th birthday, E.S.S. Employ96


Brutons 
celebrates 
top stock 
system

Recently Mrs Anne 
Brain from Oakridge 
popped into Brutons 
Hardware in Old 
Market to purchase 
some items and had 
a wonderful surprise. 
She was the 250,000th 
customer since Brutons 
incorporated a new 
computer system into their business 3 years ago, and 
she was awarded a £50 Voucher.

The system helps BrutonÕs staff with controlling 
their stock of 20,500 different product lines which in 
turn enables them to have the right quantity of product 
at the right time. Manager Jamie Compton says: ÔWe 
deal with 40 different suppliers every month and would 
now be lost without this computerisationÕ.

If what the customer requires is not in stock, a 
member of staff is able to browse the system to find the 
product and then order it for collection in a few days 
time. More often than not, it will be delivered to the 
shop within 24 hours. ÔWe just touch a picture button 
of the product required and there the order goes! It is 
a very easy and quick system to use and has been of a 
huge benefit in meeting our customerÕs requirements,Õ 
says Jamie.

Brutons 
Hardware is open 
Monday - Friday 
(9.00 - 5.30 pm) 
and Saturdays 
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Bill AffleckÕs roundup of business news

Changes afoot

We told you last month about the all day tea 
party which The Tea Lounge and Cake Centre 
were putting on to support NailsworthÕs Fairtrade 
Fortnight. It raised £200 for the Nailsworth-
Vumilia Link Tanzania. Well done!

Fields CafŽ and Restaurant has reopened under 
new management. There are going to be some 
changes, including a new name, more details of 
which next month.

Clobber has extended into the space previously 
occupied by Essence of Design and thereÕs been 
evidence of substantial refurbishment of their 
previous shop area.

Too late for the Little People Company, but the 
curb-stones along the flood threatened frontage of 
Bridge Street have been replaced by curb pieces 
with drainage holes. It looks like a good idea but 
some have wondered where water that goes into 
these holes will come out. There didnÕt seem to be 
any matching drainage workÉ

 

Emma King from White Buffalo got in touch 
recently to say that they are having a revamp and 
are very excited about it! The shop will be closed 
for a week from 18th March, but when it re-opens 
there will be a whole new look and new brands. 
So why not make a mental note and call in at the 
end of the month to take in the redesign and see 
what is on offer? For those who want to ÔfollowÕ 
White Buffalo news and gossip, there is now a 
Twitter page - it is Whitebuffalo7.

Plans afoot for new ÔsingingÕ pub

Nailsworth is rich in cafes, restaurants and bistros, but less well provided 
with the more old-fashioned type of Ôdrinking pubÕ. However, that looks 
set to change now that a French entrepreneur wants to set up a new 
hostelry for residents. RenŽ DÕAvril-Poisson plans to apply for a new 
pub to be licensed, and with a nod to the now-defunct Jovial Foresters he 
intends to call it the Jolly Nailsworthian. 

It will be a venue for local music. RenŽ explains, ÔThe idea of running 
a pub in your so quaint little town came to me when I was attending a 
Johnny Coppin concert. The audience joined in the choruses and I was 
stunned - people here mostly have excellent voices, and some know 
parts and harmonise. I thought, yes! thatÕs it! a pub where people can do 
community singing.Õ

He has been looking over possible sites. ÔI wondered about offering to 
restore the WH Davies house, but there seemed too much work to be done 
and parking would be a problem. Then I considered Shortwood Church, 
but the atmosphere didnÕt seem right for barrels of beer. The old FGR 
community building was another possibility, but while I was taking photos 
of it one day, Mon Dieu! someone suddenly took it away! However, if the 
Police Service decides to sell their building in Market Street that would be 
ideal. We could build upwards or combine with the Library Building. This 
will be a community asset so I am sure planners would sympathise.Õ

The Nailsworth News team wishes RenŽ all success. If he can make 
it work, then as a Ôhappy-clappyÕ bunch, we will be there joining in the 
singing on his opening night. We also propose that now is the time for 
Nailsworth to have 
its own Community 
Anthem. Our 
musical skills are 
limited Ð is there 
anyone out there 
who can help? If 
you would like to 
submit an entry 
(words and music 
please, and one of 
those nifty little 
bouncing balls), 
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for more details.


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Business news

Wedding Fayre at FGR

We have news of an 
event being held at 
Forest Green Rovers 
on Sunday 17 April 
2011, 11 am-4 pm, 
that will be of particular interest to anyone thinking of 
Ôtying the knot.Õ At the Wedding Fayre, there will be a 
vast array of stalls offering everything you could want for 
your big day, whether it be a photographer, car hire, cakes, 
dresses and suits, entertainment, or any of the myriad other 
items needed. Throughout the day, a bar will be serving 
hot and cold drinks as well as light refreshments. Please 
contact Laura or Kerry on 837431 or marketing@
fivevalleysconference.co.uk for more details. And whether 
or not you have marriage plans, Forest Green Rovers are 
keen to welcome you to browse what is on offer and also 
view their extensive range of bookable facilities. 

Hiring that special vehicle...

A new Vintage Car hire service is now available in Nailsworth. 
Roger Lewis now has two classic cars for hiring for your special 
day - whether it be a wedding, an end of year School Prom or 
some other occasion. What a gift to give to someone as a treat! 
Prices range from £150 - £200 for a standard 4 hour booking. 
There are special discounts available, and extra discounts 
if you book RogerÕs 
car(s) with Martin 
Stone Photography 
on 833132. Call Roger 
on 833505 or email 
rogerlewisbagpath@
yahoo.com to discuss 
your requirements and 
arrange a no-obligation 
viewing of his classic 
vintage cars. 


Gear for getting active

Last month we briefly mentioned 
the imminent arrival of Active 
Gear in Fountain Street. It is now 
well and truly open! The brainchild 
of Helen Seymour, the shop is a 
wonderful haven of gear of all sorts, 
stocking branded casual clothing and 
accessories. Items from trousers, shorts, 
shirts, fleeces, t-shirts, and polo tops to 
Merino wool socks, rucksacks, kiddy-
carriers, walking shoes, sunglasses and 
more are available from makers such as 
ÔNorth FaceÕ, ÔMustoÕ and ÔCrewÕ (to 
name but a few.) Sports kit is also on 
offer, as well as a great selection of equestrian clothing - jodphurs, 
body protectors, riding hats and so forth. There is also a large 
selection of gear for children.

Presently in stock is swimwear for kids (0 - 8 yrs) ready for 
the forthcoming heatwave (well, we can dream.) Pop in and have 
a look at the wide variety of goods available. Why go to Stroud 
or further away when you can get what you want here in town? If 
the required item is not currently in stock, it can normally be ready 
for collection within 
2 days. Contact Helen 
on 07825 705719 for 
more information 
or email info@
activegear.biz.uk. 

Developments at Meaco

Back in November 2004 we were reporting ESSÕs 
upcoming 20th anniversary and the formation of Meaco 
Woodwork Ltd who were establishing themselves 
in the Pensile Road property previously occupied by 
Nailsworth Garden Machinery. The scope of MeacoÕs 
activities has increased and they are now reorganising 
into four separate but related businesses. Meaco Picture 
Framers, the most recent addition (2008, operating 
in premises reached via the wrought iron gate into 
Nailsworth Mills Estates) will be run by John Meletiou 
and Paul Gray Ð who has run a successful business 
in Painswick. Meaco Woodwork, also run by John 
with Gianluca Corrado (pictured) will specialise 
in mirror frames for Overmantels of Battersea. The 
bespoke woodwork side of 
the business becomes GC 
Furniture and Joinery run by 
Gianluca. Gianluca can also 
be seen on his motorcycle (we 
should all get out more) as 
The Nailsworth Handyman 
offering a variety of services. 
We canÕt speak for the 
motorcycle but the workshop 
facilities are most impressive, 
as are the things that come out 
of them! Contact numbers are 
833038 and 07811 954756. 


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so 

History

Nailsworth link to 
maritime disaster

Have you ever heard of the 
Falkland? She was a Liverpool 
built four-masted barque which 
sank after hitting Bishop Rock off 
the Isles of Scilly in 1901 - her 
main yard struck the lighthouse. 
Sadly, her Captain George Gracie 
was lost with five of the crew. All 
the passengers were saved, and 
oddly enough there is a Nailsworth 
connection. Nellie Gracie, wife of 
the Captain and one of those who 
was rescued, wrote to her two little 
boys giving details of the wreck. 
The letter is still held in the Isles of 
Scilly Museum on St MaryÕs. Sent 
from March Villa, Leonard Stanley 
in 1903, it begins:

ÔMy dear little boys,

As we shall be leaving this house 
on the 16th 
inst. for one at 
Spring Hill, 
Nailsworth, I 
am gathering 
all the scraps of 
news about the 
wreck, thinking 
you will both 
be very much 
interested in 
them when you 
are older...Õ

(Thank you 
Allan Beale 
for drawing 
this item to our 
attention.)

Mystery local photograph

Allan Beale from the Town Archives has sent us this print, which appeared 
on his desk one day. The original is tiny, and no-one knows where it came 
from. WeÕve done our best to enlarge it to reasonable quality, and now need 
your help. Can anyone tell us:

¥ Where is the place shown?

¥ What is the parade about?

¥ Who are the people parading?

The archivists think that perhaps it is set in Forest Green near the 
junction of Hayes Road, with the field behind being where Churchill Road 
now is Ð but they are not sure. Please get in touch with Allan on 832605 if 
you can help with any information. 


Tank trouble

Malcolm Hooper from Stroud has written to give us more information about the 
accident in Fountain Street in 1953, when a tank carrier overturned Ð featured 
in a recent photograph printed in this paper. He writes, ÔI was working in 
EastmanÕs Butchers Shop at that time, with my father, and I can remember it very 
well. There is a man in the photograph who I 
remember was carrying a case of Australian 
rabbits into the shop.

I think that the accident happened at about 
2 oÕclock, as we had just re-opened the shop. In 
those days all the shops closed between 1 and 2 
oÕclock. This meant that there were hardly any 
people about, so there were no casualties.Õ

Thank you, Malcolm.


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Schools

Phoenix Playmates Nursery 

Martin Stone of the NN recently visited Phoenix Playmates 
Nursery at Nailsworth CofE Primary School, and was 
impressed by what he saw there. As an independent Charitable 
Trust, the Nursery is not run by the school, but it shares certain 
facilities such as the gym and garden. It succeeds superbly 
as an Ôearly years centreÕ and now after 6 months in its new 
purpose built environment it is an ideal place for young 
ones to learn and interact in safe, friendly and interesting 
surroundings. The 
last Ofsted inspection 
in 2007 awarded it an 
outstanding grading 
across all areas Ð 
high praise indeed. 

There is no 
segregation of ages 
(from 2 to rising 
5Õs) and all children 
learn together under 
assigned key-workers 
who watch and educate each child along the way. Sue Bufton 
runs a happy and productive ship here, with the children 
learning through play indoors and in the garden. There are 
50 on the register. Places are currently available for the 
September term, but 
are always keenly 
sought after.

There is also a 
thriving Mothers 
and Toddlers group 
which meets every 
Tuesday in the Gym 
for childrenÕs play 
(9-11 am). This is 
a great chance for 
children to let off 
steam and for Mums (and Dads!) to have a social time with 
their children and adults alike over a coffee. Just turn up - 
no bookings needed.

Please call Sue on 833511 to ask questions, request a 
tour of the facilities or register interest for your child.


Horsley 
School 

Welcome to Term 
4 at Horsley 
Primary and what a 
term! As daffodils start 
to appear, the school is 
blooming. The Horsley 
3-in-1 project has now 
born fruit and we have 
a wonderful new hall in 
the Church (pictured on 
the right). The children 
were so excited going in 
and seeing the splendid 
space for the first time 
when they returned from 
the half-term break. It 
is magnificent, and has 
already made a huge difference to daily life in school. 

The installation of a new projector, purchased with 
money raised by community events in Horsley, will enable 
us to have a real focus for collective worship and other 
celebrations. Thanks to successful fundraising bids to 
the Summerfield Trust, St Matthias Trust and activities 
organised by the Friends of Horsley School, we are 
installing PE equipment and the other resources which will 
enable us to undertake all the activities that should happen 
in a school hall Ð art, dance, music, PE, drama, cooking and 
all aspects of the national curriculum. 
From 8.30 am to 4.30 pm every school 
day, we have exclusive access to allow 
us to achieve what has not been possible 
before. The place will also, in the 
evenings, be available for community 
use as well as maintaining its role as a 
Church in the heart of the community. It 
is a truly unique facility which all parties 
are so proud to share.

We look forward to sharing the space 
with parents to showcase the talents of 
our children, from music to art, drama 
to gym as well as the special assemblies 
that the children work so hard to produce. 

Martin Fry, Headteacher

St DominicÕs

As I write, like many schools we find 
ourselves in a period of great change. 
To an extent this has been a continuous 
position for a number of years, but it is 
heightened by the changing face of the 
local authority. As central services cease to 
exist, schools are in the position of looking 
for alternative providers and solutions. We 
are a group of over 50 Primary Schools in the Stroud area that 
are developing stronger links and looking for opportunities to 
formalise collaborations. It is a time of immense change and 
huge opportunity and I am grateful for the fact that we in the 
Nailsworth area have always worked in a spirit of collaboration 
and support and continue to prioritise joint activities for the 
benefit of the children. 

Coming up in the summer, as well as our Mills project, the 
Cluster will be working on an art project led by a local artist and 
exhibited in Gloucester Cathedral. We will also continue to share 
our Ôgifted and talentedÕ provision, and plans are in place for our 
shared sporting activities.

As well as our link with local schools, we also have links 
with an Inner City school in Gloucester, and Class 3 will be 
visiting this month. It will be interesting to see how they cope 
with the network of corridors and the many classes, not to 
mention the walk to the local church which will now take them 
past the hospital compared with just crossing over our road. I 
believe it will be an interesting experience for all concerned.

Margaret Smith, Headteacher


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Schools/Sport


Winning athletes

Pictured clockwise from top: 

Netball

Chloe, Lauren, Molly, 
Tiegan, Ben, Emily, Keeley 
and Tom

Cross country

Year 5 girls: 1st Charlotte, 
who led from start to finish, 
over the mile course.

Year 3 boys: 1st Dominic, 
3rd Ameer 7th Nathanael 

Year 6 boys: 7th James, 
earning himself a place in 
the Stroud District Team 
to run in the County Race. 
Good luck James.

Nailsworth CofE 
Primary

It is funny how old sayings reappear 
when I least expect them. My 
Dad used to drop my brother and 
me at infant school and every time 
he would say ÔWork hard, play hard 
and be goodÕ. Well, life at school is 
very much like that at the moment as 
the children are working really hard, 
enjoying their themes; we have had 
some amazing sporting successes 
and the majority of little knocks on 
my door are from children who have 
reached the top of the Behaviour 
for Learning ladderÉin the last two 
terms we have had over 100 in each 
term come to see me.

Below are some of our sporting 
successes.

Netball

Our Squad has qualified for District 
Finals... without conceding a goal! 
Fantastic achievement. Well done 
to all the squad and congratulations 
to their coaches Mrs King and Mrs 
Rosser.

Cross Country Results

This week we took part in the final 
races of the year, when all Primary 
schools from Stroud District run 
against each other around a long and 
hilly course at Stratford Park Leisure 
Centre. We had some amazing 
results and congratulations to all our 
runners; weÕre very proud of you. 

Vince Southcott, Headteacher


ThereÕs a breathless hush in 
Nympsfield...

The Ashes have been won, Spring is on the way, there is no 
footie world cup to follow this summer and the Olympics are 
a year off - so now is your chance to enjoy those balmy (or 
barmy) summer afternoons and evenings with the thrilling 
thwack of willow on leather. The Commoners Cricket 
season starts on Sunday 24th April and carries on until their 
'famous' 8s Festival in late August. 

Commoners are the nearest that Nailsworth has to a 
cricket team (regrettably club cricket has not been played 
in Nailsworth for over 25 years.) Although they play at 
Nympsfield, the majority of the team live at or are associated 
with Nailsworth or the surrounding area. They play on Sunday 
afternoons and Wednesday evenings, with the emphasis on the 
games being played in the true spirit of cricket. All matches are ÔfriendlyÕ, but 
they play to win and then enjoy a pint with the opposition after the match. If 
you are interested in playing, helping or spectating please contact the skipper 
Simon Crampton on 07779 290076. They look forward to hearing from you!

 
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Sport


Forest Green Rovers

4 wins from the last 7 games or an unbeaten finish? That is what 
the manager wants for the team to survive, but it is going to be very 
tight indeed. The dire performance v Barrow and not much better 
against Altrincham does not bode well for the future, but at least 
the draw v Newport provided some comfort. With the team lacking 
ideas and cohesion, things look very gloomy indeed. One can blame 
injuries Ôtill the cows come homeÕ, but that does not seem to be the 
problem. The supporters can see some evidence of sparkle, desire 
and team play. Big clubs are there to be played before the final table 
is realised and although we all hope for success, probably crossing 
every finger is going to be the best we can do just now. 

(What has happened to the ÔRockwell RoarÕ? The Barrow supporters sang their hearts out throughout their recent trip here).


Shortwood United 

At Shortwood United though, things are continuing to look rosy. Yes, a 
few disappointing draws, but the goals are going in again and the wins 
are coming fast. It looks on course to be a good end to the season. John 
Evans is pleased that the team are passing the ball with more confidence 
and as a result of all the positive signs and encouraging play Shortwood 
will be at home to Bitton FC in the GFA Trophy semi final on Tuesday 
5th April (7.45 pm).

As from the 2011/12 season, Shortwood United will be selling 
season tickets that will cover all home league games for first team, 
reserve team, veterans teams and pre season friendlies. The cost for 
an adult will be £100, and for a senior citizen (over 60) and under 18s 
it will be £60. Please note that cup games are not included and season 
tickets are not transferrable.

Entry forms are available at the Club, and can be emailed from 
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Sport


Face in the 
crowd

Is this YOU?

If so, you qualify for a 
FREE ground pass to FGRÕs 
next Home match. Just call 
in at the Club Office with a 
copy of this paper. (Brought 
to you by NN in association 
with FGRFC).

When other teams stop, ÔPhoenixÕ just 
keeps going!

By the time you are reading this, the table tennis winter 
season will be over, either the Phoenix ÔBÕ or ÔAÕ team will 
be champions of division four, and the ÔAÕ team will have 
played in the final of the ÔAlbert MannÕ Cup. All in all, a very 
good season for Nailsworth. But they don't stop and rest! 
When other teams put their bats away until next September, 
Nailsworth Phoenix keeps on going all year round, including 
now practicing on Thursdays in addition to their regular slots.

Phoenix is looking to start two more teams next season, 
so if you would like to play in the league or just have a social 
game and a bit of fun, now is the time to go along. You would 
be made very welcome. The club would also like to have more 
teams in the youth league next season, so why not learn some 
new skills and start the season with a bang?

Nailsworth Phoenix play at the Nailsworth Subscription 
rooms (formerly the ÔBoys ClubÕ), 
and meet every Tuesday and Thursday 
evenings and Saturday mornings. If you 
are interested in playing table tennis, at 
any age, please contact Andy Hammond 
on 885393 or visit the website www.
nailsworthphoenix.co.uk for more 
details.

Your outdoor sports

Spring is the start of the best time of the year for so 
many outdoor sports. We are sure that the people 
of Nailsworth are getting out and about Ð cycling; 
hiking; hitting balls with bats and rackets; bowling; 
playing boules; climbing rock faces; skateboarding; 
boating; swimming; rowing; cave-diving; and lots of 
other healthy and 
interesting activities 
along those lines. 
Please write and 
tell us about 
them! (Anyone for 
marbles...?)


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Coming events / Dramatic Society


Yee ha!

The 3rd Amberley Cow Hunt will 
be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 
8th May from 1.00 pm until 5.00 
pm. Over 30 wooden cows will be 
weirdly and wonderfully decorated 
and scattered 
around the 
village. The 
fun starts at 
Amberley 
Parochial 
School where 
trail maps will 
be available 
for budding 
cow boys and 
girls, including 
a pushchair 
friendly 
route. Local 
cooks will be 
lovingly producing delicious home 
made cakes which will be served 
with tea on vintage china. Visitors 
can relax and soak up the atmosphere 
while their children play safely on 
common land. Completed maps will 
be entered into a free prize draw. All 
profits will go to Amberley Parochial 
School. Contact 872785. 

Nailsworth Film Society

On Friday 15th April 2011, the Film Society 
will be showing ÔSome Like It HotÕ, another 
classic film to end their season. Billy WilderÕs 
outrageous prohibition era comedy features Tony 
Curtis and Jack Lemmon on the run from the 
mob, deciding Ð as you would Ð that an all-girl 
band would provide perfect cover. But once they 
bump into Marilyn MonroeÕs ÔSugarÕ Kane things 
start to get hot in every sense. So, dig out those 
1920sÕ suits for a night of gangsters and molls Ð 
boo-boop-a-doop!

The film will be screened at Nailsworth 
Primary School, opening 7.30 for 8. For further 
information, contact Krissy Spencer on 835594.


Can you help our local Dramatic Society?

Nailsworth Dramatic Society are looking for people interested in helping with 
operating lighting and/ or sound for their productions. Previous experience is 
not necessary, just enthusiasm! They 
have excellent equipment and training 
is available. They are an amateur 
group and normally perform plays 
in the Town Hall at least three times 
a year. Within the society they also 
have a musical troupe, the Strollers, 
who entertain at various venues by 
invitation. If you are interested or 
think you may be able to help, call the 
secretary, Tony Pegg, on 882168 or 
tony_pegg@btinternet.com (note 
the underscore.)


ÔStrollersÕ in character at Nailsworth Festival

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Polly Howell RSHom 01453 834439
Music: 
Dana & Susan Robinson Saturday 2 April 8pm £7 / £5 
Heidi Talbot, John McCusker, Ian Carr Fri 29 April £16 / £14 
Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell Friday 13 May 8pm £7 / £5 
Exhibitions: 
Simon Ripley Abstract monoprints Sat 2 ÑThurs 14 April 
Carolyn Galloway & Penny Payne 
Diverse Thinking Saturday 16 April - Sunday 1 May 
Talk: ÔDrawing AveningÕ with Wendy Rhodes, artist and printmaker 
Friday 8 April 7pm free 
Workshops: 
Textiles with Margaret Docherty 
Saturdays 16 April, 14 May 
Call 01453 833320 for booking & info 
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Regular weekly events

April 2011

Wed

Iyengar Yoga, Mortimer Rooms, 7.30 pm-9 pm. Info Alison 
Griffin 752249

Nailsworth Community Workshop evening class, Sub 
Rooms/Old BoysÕ Club 7.30-9 pm. £5 + cost of materials. 
Age 14 upwards. Info Pam Brown 07971 737626

Love Meditation, a guided opportunity to quieten the mind, 
venue tbc (depending on numbers) 7.30-9 pm. Info Maddie 
0845 539 9938

Jazz, Jive, Swing. Beginners, Comrades Club, 7.45 pm. £4. 
Info James 01452 770701

Thu

Taiji Wuxigong, Christ Church Hall, 9.30-11 am, donations 
only. Info Poh Eng 836425

CrocÔNÕRoll childrenÕs music class (6 mths-4 yrs), FGR 
Football Club, 10.00 am. £3 per class. Info Stephanie 
Urquhart 07957 235413. Term time only

Baby Group, ChildrenÕs Centre, Library, 10.30-11.30 am. 
Info Sarah Dean 755373

Forest Green Senior CitizensÕ Club, 2 pm, Craddock Court 
Hall, Forest Green. Info Dave Boulton 833411

Yoga, Christ Church Hall, 5.45-7.15 pm and 7.30-9 pm. Info 
Sally Deacon 751937

Buddhist meditation and mindfulness, Friends Meeting 
House, 7.30 pm. All welcome. Info Will 839453

Jazz, Jive, Swing classes, Comrades Club, 7.15 pm 
Beginners, 8.15 pm Intermediate, 9.15 pm Advanced. £4. 
Info James 01452 770701

Pilates (experienced and beginners), Mortimer Room, 6.30 
and 8.00 pm. Info Bea 07717 472129

Fri

Country Market, Mortimer Room, 8.45-11 am

Nailsworth Community Workshop session for home 
educated children 7 yrs upwards. 9-11 am and 11.30 am-
1.30 pm. £10 per session. Info Pam Brown 07971 737626

Little Angels, Singing and Music for Parents & Toddlers, 

St. Georges Church, 9.30-10 am

Singing Sisters, songs from around the world for Mothers 
and children, 10-11.30 am. Info Bella 835923

Playcircle, Christ Church Rooms, 10.30-11.30 am. Creative 
play session for parents and children under 2. Term time 
only. £3.50 per adult (taster free) inc. free tea and cake. Info 
07930 136075

Archive Office open, Town Hall, 10 am-12 noon





Salsa class for beginners & improvers. Single or with 

partner. Comrades Club, 4.45-6 pm, £5. Info 07774 707625

Mon

Yoga (gentle class), Christ Church Hall, 11.15 am-12.45. 
Info Sally Deacon 751937

Taiji & Qi Gong exercise classes, Nailsworth Town Hall, 
9.30 am, 10.45 am, 12 noon. £6. Info Jeff Docherty 07970 
303694

Archive Office open, Town Hall, 10 am-12 noon

Beginners Calligraphy, Christ Church Hall, 2-4.30 pm. Info 
Pam Harmer 832725

Yoga, Friends Meeting House, 6.30 & 8.15 pm, Chris 
Hewett. Info 834304

Fitness Walk (approx 1 to 1.5 hr). Meet Library 2 pm. Info 
Pam Browne 832907. Pacerpoles provided. Charge £3

Aerobics & Body Conditioning, Christ Church Hall, 9.30 am 
and 7.15 pm. Info Tina 753895

Tue

Yoga, Christ Church Hall, 10-11.30 am. Info Sally 

Deacon 751937

Nailsworth ÔLightwavesÕ Shintaido, Christ Church Hall, 
1.30-3.30 pm. Info David & Nagako Cooper 756569. 1st 
ÔtasterÕ session free

Health Walk (30-60 mins). Start Nailsworth Library, 2.00 
pm. Info 832907

Yoga. Nailsworth Primary School, 6.30 pm. Info Chris 
Hewett 834304

Adult kick-boxing, Christ Church Hall, 6.15-7.15 pm. Info 
07801 214669

Wed

CrocÔNÕRoll childrenÕs music class (6 mths-4 yrs), FGR 
Football Club, 10.00 am. £3 per class. Info Stephanie 
Urquhart 07957 235413. Term time only

Pilates on the Ball, Christ Church Hall, 9.30 am. Info Tina 
753895

Stroud Valleys NCT Bumps and Babies Coffee Morning, 
TubbyÕs CafŽ, Waterside, 10 am-12 noon. Info 08442 
436286

Yoga, Christ Church Hall, 7-8.30 pm. Info Sally Deacon 
751937

Modern Line Dancers beginners class (starts 6th April). 
Subscription Rooms, 11 am-12 noon, £3.50 per class. Info 
Julie 752480





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12

Tue

Library Club for older people. Library, 
11.15 Ð 12.30. Info 832747. Transport can 
be provided

Shortwood Utd v. Shrivenham, 7.45 pm

13

Wed

Nailsworth Valley Probus AGM, Mortimer 
Room 10.00 am, The Cuban Crisis

14

Thu

Rotary Club Meeting, FGR, 7.15 pm. Talk 
and supper, Info 832878

15

Fri

Some Like it Hot, Nailsworth Film Club, 
Primary School, 8.00 pm (Bar opens 7.30 
pm)

16

Sat

Gigg Mill open, 10 am Ð 12 noon

Dunkirk Mill open, 2 Ð 4 pm

FGR v Cambridge Utd, 3 pm

Quiz Night, The Green Man, 7.30 pm. 50p 
per player. Info Paula 833295

17

Sun

Wedding Fayre, FGR, 11 Ð 4 pm. Info 
837431

Dunkirk Mill open, 2 Ð 4 pm

18

Mon

NSoc Gardening Group, Mortimer Room, 
7.30 pm, PlantsmanÕs Plants

19

Tue

Trefoil Guild, Skittles, Avening 
Community Centre, 2 pm

Town Council meeting, Town Hall, 7 pm

20

Wed

Stroud & District Macular Society, Christ 
Church Hall, 10 am Ð 12 noon

22

Frid

Walk for Witness, 11.30 am from Christ 
Church Ð all welcome

23

Sat

Silly Skittles, The Green Man, 7.30 pm. £1. 
Info Paula 833295

24

Sun

Easter Sunday Lunch, FGR, Carvery, 12 Ð 
2 pm. Info 837431

Comrades Club, from 1 pm Easter Egg 
Hunt, Egg throwing competition, Treasure 
Hunt, Egg & Spoon races, Barbeque. Info 
832646

Easter Disco, Comrades Club, 8 pm Ð late. 
Info 832646

25

Mon

FGR v AFC Wimbledon, 3 pm

27

Wed

Alzheimer CafŽ, Christ Church Rooms, 2 Ð 
4pm. Info 834714

Nailsworth Valley Probus AGM, Mortimer 
Room 10.00 am, Ostriches

28

Thu

NSoc Rambling Group, Library, 9.30 am. 
Info 834907 or 753278

Rotary Club Meeting, FGR, 7.15 pm, Talk 
and supper. Info 832878

29

Fri

Quiz Night, Comrades Club, 8.30 pm. Info 
832646








29

Fri

Grease Tribute Night, FGR, 7 pm Ð 1 am, 
£20. Info 837431

Nailstock 29th April Ð 1st May

30

Sat

Farmers Market, Mortimer Gardens, 9 am 
Ð 1pm

Disco, The Green Man, 8 pm. Free entry. 
Info Paula 833295

May 

1

Sun

Family Service, Nailsworth Primary School, 
11 am. Everyone welcome

Karaoke Disco, Comrades Club, 8 pm Ð late. 
Info 832646

2

Mon

Dunkirk Mill open, 2 Ð 4 pm

4

Wed

Flower Club, Town Hall, 7.30 pm

5

Thu

Canasta, Hanover Gardens Community 
Room, 7.15 pm. All welcome. Info Jane 
Hobdell 835937








WhatÕs On - April 2011

To include events, contact Tina on 835295 

or mail whatson@nailsworthnews.org.uk.

Deadline for May 2011 

- 15th April 2011

April

2

Sat

Charity Football Match, FGR, 3 pm. TV 
Hollyoaks Show lads v. Gloucester Hacks

Shortwood United v Old Woodstock, 3 pm

Killer Pool, The Green Man, 7.30 pm. £1. 
Info Paula 833295

3

Sun

Family Service, Nailsworth Primary School, 
11 am. Everyone welcome

Mothers Day Lunch, FGR, 12 Ð 2 pm. 
Carvery + spa voucher for every Mum. 
£14.95. Info 837431

4

Mon

M.E. Support Group, Fields CafŽ, 11 am. 
Info Richard 07814 223567

Senior Citizens Lunch, FGR, 12 Ð 4 pm. 
Includes entertainment & bingo. £6.95. Info 
837431

NSoc Arts, Craft & Music Group, Mortimer 
Room, 7.30 pm. All about Wotton Cinema

5

Tue

Five Valleys Osteoporosis Group, St. 
Georges Parish Rooms, 10 am Ð 12 noon, 
Info 01256 893733

6

Wed

Flower Club, Town Hall, 7.30 pm

Canasta, Hanover Gardens Community 
Room, 7.15 pm. All welcome. Info Jane 
Hobdell 835937

9

Sat

FGR v Altrincham, 3 pm

Live Music with Bob Bowles, The Green 
Man. Info Paula 833295

9/

10

Sat/
Sun

Taiji Wuxigong for a freer head, neck & 
lower back. Christ Church Hall, 10 am Ð 5 
pm. Book with Poh Eng, 836425

10

Sun

Norton Wood Orchard Project working 
party. Meet Jovial Foresters car park, 2 pm. 
Info Marilyn Miles 832974.

11

Mon

W.I. meeting, Cake decorating, Parish 
Rooms, 7.30 pm. Info Rosemary Davis 
833966

NSoc Local History Research Group, 
Mortimer Room, 7.30 pm, Further Delving 
in the Forest

12

Tue

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, The 
Wonders of Westonbirt, Mortimer Room, 
7.30 pm, £3








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