Pete Reed - September 15 October 2012 No. 125 Nailsworth News A free monthly community paper for the parish of Nailsworth, available in colour on our website www.nailsworthnews.org.uk Smiles, Sore Feet & Gold Medals! During the first week of the Olympics, Nailsworth Resident Virginia Hawkins was lucky enough to work as a volunteer Gamesmaker at the Olympic tennis tournament at Wimbledon. Armed with her back pocket guide to all things Wimbledon, the words going beyond customer service ringing in her ears from the training course and decked out in a purple and red Gamesmaker uniform, she arrived at SW19 at 8.00 am on the first day of the Games. Virginia was still tingling from watching the opening ceremony on TV the night before but no amount of training could have prepared her for the amazing nine days that followed. In Virginias words, the atmosphere was unlike anything I have experienced before. The whole of Wimbledon was buzzing and, unlike the more sedate Championships earlier in July, there was a real party atmosphere as groups of supporters cheered their countries on to win Olympic medals. I have never smiled so much in my life as I showed people to their seats, took photographs for them, showed them where to get refreshments and souvenirs, wished them a safe journey home and (many times each day) showed them where the toilets were! It wasnt an effort to smile everyone was so happy and pleased to be part of the Olympics that not smiling wasnt an option! Yes, my feet hurt at the end of an 8 hour shift standing all day, but it didnt matter it was so great to be part of such a wonderful event. Each day we had a different task and the organisers worked hard to make sure that everyone got time on Centre and Number One courts as well as doing the less glamorous tasks like scanning tickets at the gates and ensuring no one fell down Murray Mound (renamed The Hill for the Olympics). I was lucky enough to see Andy Murray twice on Centre Court during the qualifying rounds as well as Djokovic, Tsonga and Sharapova. I feel privileged to have been part of the Olympics and to do my bit to help make the Games such a success for Britain. I have three abiding memories Michelle Obama walking past me as I ate my lunch, people talking to each other and smiling on the tube and, best of all, being lucky enough to be working on Centre Court when Andy Murray won the gold medal something I will never forget. There was a huge and welcoming turnout for Pete Reeds open top bus tour and celebration. We were lucky with the weather and it was a fantastic event with Pete giving generously of his time for the town of Nailsworth. See page 9 for more photos and details of that busy day of 15th September, dont forget that these, and indeed all pages, are available in colour on our website www.nailsworthnews.org.uk Centre Spread this month concentrates on the merits of Volunteering, see pages 12 & 13! WESTONBIRT FAIRYOUR ONE STOP CHRISTMAS SHOPin aid of Help for Heroes and Home-Start Gloucestershireat Westonbirt School, Tetbury, GL8 8QG. Tuesday 30th October and Wednesday 31st October 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, 7 on the door or on line. Westonbirt Gardens entrance only 1 with Fair ticket. Children under 16 free. Free car parking. Homemade Food and Wine Bar served all day. Charity Stall with Silent Auction RaffleTo buy on line and register on mailing list, please visit www.westonbirtfair.org 1 2 A Gardening Word from the Editor Free monthly newspaper for Nailsworth parish Published by the Nailsworth News team Photographer: Martin Stone Production: Leopard Press. Editor: Gail Jones 07758 882528, editor@nailsworthnews.org.uk or c/o And Clothes, Market Street Asst. & Sports Editor: Martin Stone 833132, martinstone@xln.co.uk Business Editor: Bill Affleck 832619, business@nailsworthnews.org.uk Advertising: Tracey Clements 872299, nnadverts@yahoo.co.uk Treasurer: David Cox 836119, treasurer@nailsworthnews.org.uk Features Editor: Carole de Lacroix, 833339 features@nailsworthnews.org.uk Youth Editor: Eilidh Houghton youth@nailsworthnews.org.uk Hard copy and payment: c/o Shiny Goodness, Fountain St. Distribution: Don Luke 832812, distribution@nailsworthnews.org.uk Whats On: Tina Ginn 835295, whatson@nailsworthnews.org.uk Postal subscriptions at 7 per year: Joan Rowbotham 833110 Advertising rates: 5 + 13 per unit of 60 x 30 mm (w x h): Larger than 3 units only if space permits 1 discount per unit for three insertions if booked and paid in advance 5 surcharge for a specific page Space is limited and Nailsworth advertisers take priority. Payment in advance please: cheques to Nailsworth News. Deadline for editorial, advertising, copy and payment: 15th of the month (there is no paper in January or August). Copyright notice: photographs in this paper are either submitted by residents / businesses, archive material, or taken by Martin Stone or other team members. The person who took the photograph retains all rights in it. If you would like a copy of one, please contact the Editor who will put you in touch with the appropriate person; it is their decision whether (and how much) to charge. Prior to the summer of gold we bought a new house, complete with an alien structure called a double greenhouse and another extraneous thing called a modest vegetable plot. I embraced both cautiously, but with some enthusiasm. My husband cleared the tired soil from the greenhouse into the veg plot and I was set to re-sow both in early spring. There are some lessons to be learned regarding what is and what is not a good idea to grow from seed. The cabbages were initially a tremendous success: I cunningly catered for an estimated 33% failure rate on sowing, but managed to grow the whole crop (some 50 plants). Well, that was until I latterly invited about 50% of the county populace of caterpillars to feast on them in the recent four weeks. No huge loss (I piously consider myself to be feeding the wildlife with my efforts), but this depleted my neighbour bartering chances (read on). The inexpensive cucumber seeds morphed into courgettes: a veg which I dont particularly like, but which grew at such an alarming rate that I was forced into browsing the internet for novel ways to use them. My melons (after careful trailing on bamboo stakes) morphed into cucumbers (scratch that, the three healthy plants produced two fruits in total, one I swapped with the neighbours for 6 eggs - bargain - and the other was consumed in a couple of dull salads). The veg patch became much more interesting around July: the clearing of the greenhouse soil deposited some finer material. Ignoring the potatoes which arrived in two unassociated flower beds (!?) I had two more varieties of tomato and a magnificent sunflower (to which I conveniently tied my unexpected outdoor tomato plants). Carrots were duly sown directly mixed with sand per my River Cottage Handbook No 4. Unfortunately the sand was very wet (recall the rain) and I made some unappetizing and haphazard sand castles in the veg patch with the concoction and this resulted in somewhat uneven results. Veg bible advises that I am supposed to find eternal amusement in forked carrots which I have been looking forward to. When should I dig them? I consulted said book which advised as soon as they are ready. Well, I had been talking to them, but they were not talking to me so I was a bit unsure on this one! My daughter laughed her socks off at my first crop of this root veg which I reproduce in the photo. The largest was the size of my little finger, the smallest . . . . well you can see. Lesson one is not to buy cheap seeds unless one is prepared for a lucky dip result. Lesson two is that one must be prepared for a glut (if fortunate) followed by an inevitable famine. My early production rush dried up quite quickly and I am spurring on some red chilies which may or may not make it to ripeness through the chill of the autumn. Lesson three is to grow what you actually like to eat. Amongst this lot I dont much care for courgettes (though these were imposters in the first place) and the tomatoes were something of a habit rather than a need. On reflection, if you can palm off your greenery to the neighbours for the eggs or whatever organic matter they were shrewd enough to grow and you were not (called swapsies) you will be in for a good time! Advertising - We give great praise and thanks to Chris Tetley who is retiring from Nailsworth News Adverts and good luck and congratulations to Tracey Clements who will fill this role (and has already grasped a good deal of the issues with Chris help). Tracey will take over completely from the November issue. Tracey offers some information about herself:- Im 43, married and have two small children. I work with young adults with challenging behaviour and before that I worked in FE marketing UK education over seas in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan. I love horses and the Cotswolds. Most of all I love the town of Nailsworth and Amberley, where I live. I came to the area 7 years ago with my husband and we couldnt imagine living anywhere else. I am constantly in awe of the beautiful landscape of this area and love the community spirit of the local people. I used to visit friends in Watledge which is how I discovered the area. Every day I am thankful I live here! Features - We also give greatful thanks to Jemma Kilyon as Features Editor who hands over her more public responsibilities to Carole de Lacroix. Jemma is still active for the NN in the background. Carole has lived in Nailsworth for 23 years and has recently retired as admin assistant to the Town Clerk, although she continues to manage the TIC which she helped to set up 10 years ago. D. Stainer-Hutchins Architects Ltd 5 Bridge Street, Nailsworth, GL6 OAAT: 01453 839121 Sustainable & ecological design, feasibility studies, planning applications and conservationdsharchitects.co.uk Views expressed in this paper are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Nailsworth News team. We reserve the right to edit or omit any material submitted for publication. No liability is accepted for loss or damage arising from any omission of copy or advertising. Material submitted for publication will only be returned if accompanied by a SAE. Nailsworth News is published and distributed entirely by volunteers, with production costs defrayed by advertising. More volunteers are always welcome - if you would like to join the team, please get in touch with the Editor. Local Affairs Town Mayors Report Peter Reed - What a memorable day Saturday 15th September was when Nailsworth welcomed home its Olympic Champion. Crowds of people, flag-waving and cheering, lined the streets as Pete toured the town centre on the open-decked bus. Lets hope that his achievement will encourage more young people to take up sport. CAB - The Citizens Advice Bureau will now be open in the Arkell Centre every Tuesday from 2nd Oct. from 1pm-3.30pm. I think we are all aware of the excellent job they do, so if you need advice please use it as it is currently on a 6month trial. The Town Council would like to make it a permanent facility if the need is there. A46 - The Town Council has viewed the plans for the resurfacing and traffic calming on the A46 between Inchbrook and The Tipputts. Unfortunately there is no additional consideration for disabled members of the public, and the provision of a pedestrian crossing from The Hayes to Dunkirk Mills has been removed, a decision which the Town Council is not happy about. The plans are available to view at the Tourist Information Centre in Nailsworth and I would encourage people to write or email our County Councillor, Stan Waddington at john.waddington@ gloucestershire.gov.uk with their concerns. Overgrown Hedges - This is a topic about which I receive many complaints. Some residents are allowing their hedges to grow out over footpaths and roads, restricting access and causing people to walk in the road instead of the pavement. I would ask residents to be more considerate towards pavement and road users. Scrubbers - More volunteers are needed to help with work on clearing the W. If you have a few hours to spare on a Wednesday from 10am please come along. Our efforts last season certainly made a difference, so if you are interested please contact me, details as below. H.S.B.C. It is extremely disappointing that our local branch is closing this month. Even more disappointing is the fact that I wrote to the Regional Manager and the local Manager on behalf of the town and I still havent received an acknowledgement from either of them, let alone a reply! Steve Robinson, 834270, stephen.robinson@ nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk Far left Nigel Foster of Scrumptious who laid on the food at the Town Hall for Petes celebration & Left Pete Reed at FGR CARPENTER AND JOINERNO JOB TOO SMALLTHE OLD COACH HOUSE, COW LANE, INCHBROOK, NAILSWORTH GL5 5HN 01453 836818CLIVE SYMCOX Nailsworth Chamber of Trade Jonathan Duckworth advises us that a meeting was held on 10 September to relaunch the Nailsworth Chamber of Trade. It was agreed that the chamber should be much more active in promoting Nailsworth, its traders and representing their views. A further meeting has been held, but in the meantime representatives from the Chamber will be visiting as many traders as possible to sign up for the newly revitalised Chamber. Membership will be 10 a year and the more members the Chamber has the more representative it is of Nailsworth. At the September meeting on the 27th there was also a discussion of plans for a Christmas fair. More news later, we hope. If you are interested in joining, please contact Pete Blackwell at the Chamber (835222), Paul Carter, paul.carter@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk (832961) or jonathan.duckworth@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk (833656) There are many issues on which Nailsworth could make stronger representation if a Chamber of Trade position could be forcefully articulated. A meeting was held earlier this month (see above article) to see whether this could be developed. Roughly half the people attending were recent additions to the ranks of the town traders and, collectively, the people present were supportive of a more positive role for the Chamber. Of course not everyone was there and so a recruitment drive has been organised with a view to holding a second meeting more fully representative of all the towns traders later. Assuming the more positive role continues to be endorsed, the next stages will be to find people who have the time and the enthusiasm to make this happen. For too long some traders have been more ready to criticise than to contribute and it is to be hoped that the new cohort will let the Chamber develop its full potential as a mover and shaker for Nailsworth. (BA) 3 Prices Mill Surgery As briefly reported in the September NN, Prices Mill Surgery is delighted to announce that the practice team has been joined by two new GPs. Dr Andrew Sampson is originally from Northamptonshire, and studied medicine at Nottingham University, and completed his training as a GP in 2009 in Penzance. Since then, he has worked as a locum in a number of practices, starting in Cornwall and moving to Gloucestershire in 2010. He has interests in musculoskeletal medicine, education and pre-hospital care. Dr Sampson now lives in Nailsworth. His wife is a physiotherapist and they have a son born in April 2011. He states that his hobbies include cooking (and eating!), and he enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, mountain- biking, surfing and power-kiting. He does note that since their son was born, he has pursued more sedate hobbies such as rambling and gardening, however! Dr Michelle Cooper was born and brought up in Africa, returning to England for her schooling. She is a Bristol University graduate who went on to do most of her hospital training in Cheltenham and Gloucester and in 2001 completed her GP training in St Georges Surgery in Cheltenham. She has spent the last 10 years working as an associate GP in a large South Gloucestershire practice. During that time she has developed a keen interest in womens health and dermatology, completing the Diploma in Practical Dermatology in 2009. Dr Cooper has lived in Gloucestershire for the last 6 years and visits to Nailsworth have previously been for special occasions, eating out, shopping and wiling away a pleasant day, so, when asked why she wanted to work in Nailsworth her reply was, who wouldnt want to work here! She is married to Bill, who is not medical, and who helps keep her medical side grounded and her golf handicap from climbing too high! She has 2 fabulous young children who keep her busy and who have taught her what the books cant teach about parenthood and child health. We know that the residents of Nailsworth will do their bit to make them welcome! In another significant development for the Practice, they have announced that they will be introducing new, more powerful computer systems during the months of September and October. During this time there will inevitably be some disruption, though the Practice is working hard to minimise any inconvenience to patients. Details of these changes are available on the Practice website, and notices in the reception and waiting areas at the surgery. www.pricesmill.co.uk. Group Photo of all the Partners Dr Sampson Dr Cooper Dr On Holiday - Dr Ginny Meikle Returning from holiday in August near Montpellier in the South of France, GP Dr Ginny Meikle, from Prices Mill Surgery, found herself passing through Nailsworths twin-town Lves around 9am on Sunday morning 19th August. Stopping for a photocall with son Dom (15) and friend Adam Foulkes (15) they then stopped at 6pm the same evening as they returned home to Nailsworth and repeated the shot near the Weighbridge Inn! Ginny, whose mother originates from the French Basque country, and whose sister Sophie owns and runs award-winning Sophies Restaurant in Minchinhampton, was making a long- awaited return to the area after several years when popular demand had meant family holidays were spent on more distant shores. 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Gardens can provide a refuge for hedgehogs, but also many hazards plastic netting, strimmers, poisons, bonfires and ponds can all lead to severe injuries or death for hedgehogs. Please think of hedgehogs before you strim or light a bonfire! A pile of leaves left in a corner of the garden can provide nesting material and a warm shelter. Following the cold, wet spring and miserable summer, the Hospital has had an influx of hedgehogs suffering from parasites and infections, and several families of mothers and babies, whose nests had been disturbed. Often the inexperienced mothers will build their nests in unsuitable places including in one instance, an upturned barbecue lid! Orphan litters have also been found by concerned members of the public and reared by the Hospitals team of carers until they are a suitable weight to survive in the wild. Quite a few have been released in the Nailsworth area. They do need specialist care, so HHH would urge people to contact them for advice if they see a hedgehog out in the daytime, or wobbling or injured. Some of the worst injuries this year have been caused by strimmers the wet weather has caused lush vegetation, and of course it is a good means of control, but please check before you strim! They can cause horrific injuries and in these cases the Hospital can do nothing, but take them to the vet to be put to sleep quickly. HHH are now seeing the autumn juveniles who will need help to put on enough weight to survive hibernation. Many of these will require care throughout the winter. Help a Hedgehog Hospital, based in Brimscombe, was established about four years ago by former vet nurse Annie Parfitt. It is a non- profitmaking organisation, run solely by volunteers. They rely entirely on their fundraising efforts and donations from supporters in order to carry out their work. Help a Hedgehog Hospital will be running an Autumn Hibernation Event at the Arkell Community Centre at Forest Green on Saturday 27th October 1.30-5pm. There will be stalls, merchandise and information about hedgehogs as they go into hibernation. The photograph is of Henrietta, who was released in the spring to her new home in the Newmarket valley. For more information, please see their website: http://www.helpahedgehog.org/ index.html or phone 01453 886424. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter! Help a Hedgehog Hospital the hedgehog rescue for Gloucestershire Nigglesworth - Dog Mess! Hannah Vaughan came across a disgusting array of dog mess almost scattered across the footpath on Horsley Road as she was walking into town with her one year old. It left her with the revolting choice of either wheeling the push chair through it and thus contaminating her house or pushing her little one into the road and risking an accident. It is not the first time she has had a near miss on this stretch of road. As a dog owner herself she knows how easy it is to train a dog not to mess on the pavement. It is also our moral obligation to pick up after our dogs. Hannah manages it even with a baby in tow. If people cant clean up after their dogs then they shouldnt own one. You can always count on us to deliver an unforgettable gift, designed and made to the highest standard. 5a Fountain Street, Nailsworth GL6 0BL Tel: 01453 836 714Website: www.jacarandanailsworth.co.ukEmail: jacarandaflowers@btconnect.com HELP US SUPPORT VULNERABLE ANIMALSDONATIONS The RSPCA shop in Nailsworth urgently needs more stock. Clothes, accessories, bric-a-brac, soft furnishings, books,toys, and CDs and DVDs are all welcome. HELPLINE: If you know an animals in distress, please call our Cruelty and Advice Line 0300 1234 999Each year the branch helps an average of 1000 animals. We receive no external funding - all our funds are from within the local community. Your support means a lot. www.rspca-southcotswolds.org.ukRSPCA South Cotswolds Branch Charity No. 207006 5 Community Nigglesworth Pavements for Pedestrians! We heard from a Nailsworth resident who has prevented potential injury to some elderly pedestrians in Fountain Street by stopping three scooter riders from mowing them down on the pavement. It should be appreciated that riding on the pavement (on bicycles and scooters) is actually against the law and it is very dangerous to ride at all (and especially at speed) down any pavement. It seems that some youngsters perform their acrobatics on the local skate ramp and then continue their exuberance on the pavements. It is understandable that parents may feel it is equally dangerous for youngsters to ride/skate on the road; in that case, they should educate them to get off and push their bike or scooter until they reach a suitable place to resume. This is not an isolated incident and we appeal for greater consideration from the cycling/ scootering fraternity before there is an injury to themselves or other pavement users. Local Hero - Bernard Twiddy Bernard moved to Nailsworth from Surrey five years ago and has thrown himself headlong into the local community: he is involved with the Day Care Centre at the Concord Lounge, PSALMS (Painswick & Stroud Area Local Ministry) and Open the Book. Bernard is also one of the Deputy Church Wardens at St Georges and gets involved with several of the weekly duties at the services on Wednesdays and Sundays. As if Bernard was not busy enough he is a member of The Gideons International South Gloucester Branch, often going to local Secondary Schools each year to hand out New Testaments to the year 7 students. Martin Stone was lucky to catch him for long enough to take his photograph! Concord and our more Senior Residents Bernard wished to offer more information regarding Concord and some local more senior residents. Following his arrival in Nailsworth, he was soon approached by Local Hero Janice Rivers (see September issue) and persuaded to get involved in the Day Centre held in the Concord Lounge opposite on Mondays. He assures us that there is nothing to match the smiling faces of the dear souls that are gathered together from the various care homes and their own homes to have a fun day together. Bernard advises, by the way we need some more elderly gentlemen please, Harold and Arthur are in need of some company. All the others who come are ladies. One of our shining examples is of course Nailsworths own princess, Doreen (Dinky) Biddle (93 this month). She has lived here all her long life, and so it was she who opened our lovely fountain back in its final old position. I tell you there is nothing like escorting Dinky down Old Market to her favourite venue The Coffee Pot; it takes twice as long talking to all the lovely people who want to say HELLO DINKY HOW ARE YOU? Dinky has her male equivalent in lovely Mike Vick, hes 91 and has lived in Ivy Cottage near The George all his life. Now that must be a record even for Nailsworth, well, perhaps I should say Newmarket then! This record has probably got something to do with the fact that in The George on Fridays, you get (to my mind) the best fish and chip lunch in Nailsworth for 5.95. Just you ask Mike and Dinky! C2 - Praiseworthy Amongst C2s long standing clients is a motor neurone sufferer; Grahams team decided to mount a charity afternoon on September 1st giving all the money taken between 12 and 4 to MNDA (the Motor Neurone Disease Association). This was such a generous gesture and one which netted the charity 1228.00! Joan Rowbotham One of our longest serving volunteers has decided to retire from her role as our Postal Lady! Joan has been involved with the NN since its inception under the guidance of Liz Green and even before then, she was helping Betty Mills deliver her Nailsworth leaflet! After 124 NN editions which includes over 12 years service for the NN, Joan has gone from being a deliverer to being our own postal service. Anyone who has wanted an issue posted to anywhere in the world, Joan has been the person who has taken this on, and she has never flinched when having to learn new stamp prices, letter sizes, package weights and the rest. Thank you Joan - one of the NN quiet but highly vital and unsung heroes in our team. At least Tilly will continue to keep her busy! MUSIC Fri 12 Oct 8pm The Fruit of Paradise 10 / 7 An exuberant musical wassail to mark Apple Day EXHIBITIONS Mon 1 Oct Thurs 1 Nov The Golden Fleece A celebration of sheep and their fleece, featuring work by local artists, makers and community groups STORYTELLING Fri 5 Oct 7.30pm Fiona Eadie & Valerie Dean Held in Place 6 / 4 / 16 Stories from around the UK. Suitable ages 12 upwards Sat 2 Oct 10.30am Fiona Eadie & guest storytellers 4 / 3 / 10 VOLUNTEER EVENTS Sun 14 Oct 9.30am-4pm Ruskin Mill College Autumn Community Volunteer Day Landscaping and gardening projects around the Horsley Valley. Delicious lunch provided. Please ring 01453 837537 to book your place. Old Bristol Road Nailsworth GL6 0LA 01453 837537 www.rmt.org/ruskin-mill-events Gallery open 10am to 5pm Closes 4pm weekends 6 Community artsAid ltd Katherine Bryan-Merrett founded artsAid ltd. as a not- for-profit organisation for a one off art event in May at Holcombe Mill, Avening Road. The intention was to help raise the profile of the newly refurbished offices at the Spring Mill Estate through holding a charity art exhibition. The success of the exhibition has led Katherine to continue with artsAid as a platform for artists to promote their work and raise funds for charity. The May exhibition saw about 21k in sales raising nearly 5k for charity. The owners of the Spring Mill Estate and the company Director Geoffrey Hand saw the potential in artsAid - through the footfall it generated, and generously let artsAid continue running events at Holcombe Mill throughout the summer while they marketed the building to let for office space. Since then Katherine has coordinated four successful exhibitions raising over 1,500 more for charity throughout the summer. She is now looking for more venues to collaborate with and more artists to promote and hoping to follow rather large expansion plans to work on a national scale. Currently awaiting several funding applications to sustain it through the first year, Katherine is hoping to engage a wider audience in the arts and offer services for start up artists. Photographed is Katherine with K B Hancock. 5 week portrait workshop courses are on offer in October and November at Waldorf College in Stroud. If anyone would like more information on this or artsAids plans and the services they offer please see their new website www.arts-aid.co.uk Local Heroes receive Community Award Two members of staff from Morrisons supermarket in Nailsworth have been given Community Awards by the Nailsworth Rotary Club. Beth Thomas, 24, and Laurie Merchant, 21, were presented with the awards following their prompt actions when a customer collapsed at the store earlier this year.Photo showing Beth Thomas, Laurie Merchant and Frank King, President of Nailsworth Rotary Club. The Friends of Glendower Nearly three years ago Tony Burton (founder of the Friends) became involved with the future of Glendower Cottage, Watledge, the home where the Tramp-poet WH Davies died in 1940. There was the threat of compulsory purchase by Stroud District Council of the building inherited by his great-nephew, Norman Phillips. Anybody going past today will have noticed the progress on restoration by the building contractor with the help of The Friends of Glendower. Norman had inherited from his father five of the poets books, personally signed and kept by him. These are naturally very important and it is intended that they form the nucleus of a collection for access and study by students of literature. The book collection will continue to be owned by the Phillips family, and its storage and access to students and visitors will be assisted by The Friends, who may add other books, including those of other authors of Gloucestershire. Visits will be by private arrangement, with some advertised open walks. The builder is working with the aim of making a first part habitable by the end of this year, with final completion next summer. The possibility of a Grand Opening (with some civic representation) is being thought about. Some curiosities have been found during the current building work including a circular re-used beam, speculation is that this may be a ships mast! As a Career and Executive Coach, I enjoy helping people achieve their work ambitions. Contact me at 01453-835263 or helen@monkswoodassociates.co.ukHelen HarrisonWant help with your CV, or want to make changes in your work life? Supplying quality wood flooring to the trade and the publicSolid Oak Boards in a range of finishes Engineered Oak Boards for use with under floor heatingAdhesives and Fitting serviceContact Daniel DaviesMob: 07775 707804www.woodsendwoodflooring.co.ukEmail: woodsendwoodflooring@virginmedia.com PARTY YOURSELF INTO SHAPECome and join me for the Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness party, ALL fitness levels welcome: Monday: 6 - 7 pm Nailsworth Primary SchoolALL CLASSES 5 PAY AS YOU GOfor more information please call Ruth King on 07734 886275. For all other class times and venues, please visit www.pts4u.org.uk NAILSWORTH ACCOUNTANCYTown Hall, Old Bristol Road, Nailsworth01453 835050Small Practice For Small Clients = Small Fees Annual Sales Annual Fee From Up to 15,000 190.00 Up to 30,000 250.00 Up to 40,000 280.00 Over 40,000 By AgreementTax Return Completion From 100 - Free Initial ConsultationMichael Jefferies FMAAT ICPA & Emma Mills 7 Community New year start at The Nailsworth Community Workshop September saw Nailsworth Community Workshop open its doors once again for its regular workshops in wood, silver, stained glass and a new opportunity to work with creative textiles, using print, stitch and texture on Monday afternoon and evening (2.00-3.30, 3.30-5.00 and 6.00-8.00, all welcome!) The Mens Shed started up again on a Tuesday afternoon 1.30-3.30 where we invite men of all ages, to come along and join us in making things in a communal way. There is always a cup of tea and a friendly face as well as the opportunity to share and develop skills. Currently they are working on a large chess set which will be donated to the town and placed in the new garden opposite the Nailsworth Subscription Rooms on the Bath Road. You can also go along and use the facilities to work on your own projects. Membership to the Shed is free. The Workshop is appealing for donations of any old guitars. Many of the young people who go to this workshop are interested in making a guitar and often they can use bits off old ones to keep their costs to a minimum. Some guitars may also be repaired and sold to help raise funds for the workshop. So if you have an old electric or acoustic guitar that you no longer use or is in a state of disrepair, the Workshop would be very grateful for them. Just give them a call or drop them off at the workshop. Please contact Pam on 0797 1737 626 if you have any queries about anything or look on the website - www.practicalintelligence.org.uk Nigglesworth It is a shame that one of our local (big) shops feels a need to again persuade us that Christmas is on its way imminently. Selling Christmas cards from 1 September is ambitious and rather dilutes the genuine festive spirit which should be anticipated and enjoyed somewhat nearer the time. The cards have arrived before Harvest Festival, Remembrance Sunday and long before the clocks have gone back to mark the end of British Summer Time. This may be a marketing need by the shop in question, but with these cards being on sale in January this puts these on display for a full five months of the year, surely excessive? Can we enjoy autumn first before we buy Easter eggs on Boxing Day? Richard Kendall had helped distribute Nailsworth News since forever. He died on 19th August in his 84th year; a cheerful, kindly man who will be missed by all who came in contact with him. Our sympathy goes out to his wife, Vera, and to his extensive family. Dont forget that the Citizens Advice Bureau opens its doors to the public on 2nd October, at the Arkell Centre, they are raring to go! Barbara Curd advises that the Macmillan Coffee Morning at the Arkell Centre was not the first community event for Nailsworth as advised in September issue, one has been held at the Hanover Gardens for the last 5 years. Nice to know that we have so much choice in Nailsworth! SM4RT MOVE The environmentally friendly single passenger seat Smart Car Taxi service covering the Stroud Valleys & beyond. Up to 20% cheaper than regular Stroud Licensed taxis. Now that really is the Smart way to travel! Smart Move 4 One Monday to Friday 0700 - 1830 Call us on 07799 788997 ONE SALES LETTINGS LAND & NEW HOMES7 Fountain Street, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0BL www.perrybishop.co.uk Tel: 01453 836736Email: nailsworth@perrybishop.co.uk PPDM Builders Let us look after you. Do you need some plastering, painting, kitchen fitting, flooring or just about any- thing else done in or around your home?We are a family based company with years of experience and between us we can do just about everything. We are certified for electrical work and plumbing.For a free quote call Andy on 01453 832824 / 07825 235949 Horsley basedEmail -ppdmbuilders@btinternet.comVisit us www.ppdm.co.uk 8 Pete Reed On Tour in Nailsworth 2012 Pete cruised through Nailsworth on 15 September on the open top bus (courtesy of Stroud Life) with some of the sporting youth of the town to celebrate his Gold Medal in Augusts 2012 London Olympics. It seemed the whole of the town came out to wish him well, see his medal and say a huge thank you for giving so much pleasure and pride to Nailsworth. But it was quite clear from talking to Pete that he wanted to give Nailsworth a great thank you. It is his home town, he has many childhood friends here still, he was educated here and his roots are still very much Nailsworth. Meeting him for an informal chat over breakfast (not pasta this time!), it was and is clear that he is firmly a Nailsworth boy and has a huge regard for the town and the immense support he has had these last months and even years. Since his Olympic Gold he has tried to relax a little, but has been unable to escape the publicity involved. Going to New York for a private wedding, he was soon spotted by the USA media and a bonus was being wined and dined and entertained for 2 weeks, but even back home he has been doing his bit for us as well. Visits to local schools (Beaudesert Park, Nailsworth Primary and The Acorn - where everything seemed much smaller than when he was there last!) was greatly appreciated by Pete. He is very keen to grasp the enthusiasm of the youth - he was impressive and very natural meeting them all, and has an almost natural affinity with them - and as such has had to endure many thought provoking questions from the children! How did it feel to win? Do you work for the Queen? What was it like beating Australia? What is the medal made of? and more! Back in England, Pete has done the rounds of media, photo shoots, corporate work, Royal Albert Hall Last Night of the Proms (this was awesome!) and especially taking time to visit our Minchinhampton Care for the Elderley and Cotswold Care Hospice. The older ones are just as keen to see you as the youngest and I am just as keen to see them! The Olympic Parade through London was a real high - there was no pushing or shoving, in places 20 and 30 deep with people and being able to spend some real time to pass various spots gave everyone a real chance to meet and greet one another and have a real chat before moving on to the Mall. Standing at the Victoria Memorial and viewing thousands of people as only Royalty have done is quite a sight to behold. It really does blow your mind that people have come out to see you and Team GB and especially to see so many people in Nailsworth too, and hearing that the town was virtually dead whilst I was rowing the final! None of it has gone un-noticed. Pete made sure that he was focussed for his work in the Games - his twitter was off as was his Face Book and rarely did he read the papers, but he and his Team were very aware of the immense wave of feeling and emotion for Team GB from around the country. If nothing else, you couldnt escape the noise! And of his three golden moments? Walking past the silver medals in order to receive the Gold and hearing that roar of noise and also the amazing Closing Ceremony which coincided with Frauke agreeing to my proposal of marriage. It is now back to work in London - more training for the rowing events that come up regularly, media work and Navy meetings. Thanks also to Nigel Foster and his staff at Scrumptious who laid on the food at the Town Hall and to Steve Robinson and the Town Council for organising such a great event. Oh, by the way!! The Gold medal is made of solid silver and plated in real gold. No, it is not a chocolate one! You can follow Pete on Twitter: @petereedrowing / www.petereed.com 9 Community Defibrillator - Last week, 35 local people attended the awareness session about the newly installed BIG lottery funded public access defibrillator (cPAD). This device is stored in a box on the outside wall of Tesco Express in Market Street and is available 24/7. If someone collapses in the middle of Nailsworth ring 999 and the emergency services will give you the code for the cPAD. Once collected the machine gives audible and text instructions about what to do. If the machine detects there is no heart beat it will give a shock to the person. This, together with regular pressing of the chest to help keep the heart pumping until the paramedics arrive, gives a much greater chance of the persons life being saved. No special training is needed and you cannot harm the person as the machine tells you everything. Kevin Dickens said that 3 lives have been saved in Gloucestershire in the last 4 weeks as a result of the availability of public access defibrillators. Photographed left to right, Elfie Klinger from NHP Martin Fagan secretary to Community HeartBeat Trust Marilyn Miles from NHP Dan Robinson, patron NHP Kevin Dickens Community Responder Manager of the Gloucestershire Section of the NHS Ambulance trust From the Gloucestershire Constabulary - Over the last few weeks we have heard from a number of people with concerns about the behaviour of certain individuals in town. Some of this information has come to us third or fourth hand and so we would like to encourage anyone that witnesses any form of anti social behaviour to report it directly to us. We are able to act on specific offences reported and have had recent success with one individual being issued with an Anti Social Behaviour Order. We would like to thank the handful of individuals who have had the strength to stand up and not only raise their concerns directly to us but to follow that through by providing a statement and being prepared, if necessary, to attend court. If others follow this example as we move forward, hopefully the improving trend can continue as the Constabulary, SDC and NTC work to put additional safeguards in place. Wed also like to remind Nailsworth News readers, as we head into autumn with nights drawing in and the clocks going back, to give a little more thought to home security as this is a time of year where we can see a rise in burglaries. Thankfully such crimes, particularly in homes, are rare in Nailsworth, but simple crime prevention measures can help us keep it that way such as using a timer for your lights or other electrical equipment, which can give the impression that the house is occupied. Small things this like this can be enough to deter an opportunist criminal from targeting your property. Please continue telling us about any concerns you have about Nailsworth by phoning us on 101. PC 744 Matthews / PCSO 9190 Phillipson / PCSO 9178 Wadley Vintage and Collectables Fayre The regular monthly Vintage and Collectables Fayre at the Nailsworth Town Hall, will have its first year anniversary on 5th. October. Entry will be free and Fayre profits will be going to the Cotswold Care Hospice by way of goods into their shops. This monthly event has proved itself to be a popular community attraction for both buyers and sellers. Do go along! 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This year has started well with a larger than normal intake into reception and lots of happy faces and positive attitudes. We are delighted with our new extension which was built over the summer and has provided some much needed space for our older pupils as well as giving us the flexibility for meeting space. As I write, the Paralympics are still taking place and providing much scope for discussion and written work it has been such an exciting summer for the children and we are looking forward to a visit from Peter Reed who will be coming into school to show the children his gold medal and talk about his recent success in the rowing. Later in September, along with all the other schools in the Diocese, we will be taking part in the Big Assembly at the Colston Hall in Bristol. This will be the first time that all the Catholic schools have come together in one place. We will be represented by twenty pupils, three of which will be dancing and the others singing. Over the next few weeks we will be preparing for this occasion with the help of St Peters High School. Our Harvest Festival has been celebrated on Sunday 30th September along with the parish and this year we have supported the Stroud Food bank - all were made welcome. Margaret Smith, Headteacher St Dominics Catholic Primary School, 832682 We are continuing our change It is great to be back amongst all the change at school. Our big news is the first phase of new windows is all in, bar the tidy up. Also the Gym and Hall floors have been sanded and newly marked, which is fabulous for Nailsworth Town and school. The new double glazed windows are amazing with new colourful panels transforming the old dilapidated aspect. We now have the end of the rainbow in a blue and green landscape right across the back of the building and of course the pot of gold is all of our children who make the school such a delight to be in. The gym and hall floors are amazing with new marking for badminton and basketball. So if you are a sports club looking for winter accommodation contact Ian Crawley on 834822. Year 5 spent a terrific time at South Cerney and also ventured on to the lake in stormy winds. Only after one session the children were flying across the lake in the sail fun boats and getting back on for more, after capsizing in the blustery conditions. On the drier side children spent fun in the maze of rat runs in preparation for their caving experiences in Year 6. We were privileged to spend time with Peter Reed, an ex Nailsworth C of E Primary School pupil. Every child got to touch his two gold medals and we look forward to watching his progress over the next four years to Rio. Also we enjoyed Jared Hodgkiss and Reece Styche visiting school from Forest Green Rovers and are enjoying reports from our Ambassador Ethan Bryne in Year 6. 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Or are you one of the hundreds of Volunteers who contribute so much to the local society. People that I think might be given the title of Community Makers? The motto of the Olympic and Paralympic games was Inspiring a Generation. This is perhaps an ambitious target for Nailsworth, but it does not matter how much or how little time you are able to give - every bit is a help remember the story of the widows mite. If you would like to do some volunteering, perhaps this feature will inspire you and give you some idea of how local people volunteer in Nailsworth and the surrounding area. Listening to You and Yours - about the Volunteering Legacy of the Games - and from my own experience, it seems that most Volunteers are retired people. Below you can read about some Nailsworth people who are definitely NOT retired, but still find time to contribute to the community. Jenny Barnett, co-ordinator tic@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk Volunteering : Nailsworth Maureen Law works twice a week in the Cirencester Cotswold Care shop. She also helps out on Reception at the Hospice and is a driver when needed. Her husband Dennis is a regular driver, travelling around the area from Berkeley to Cirencester to pick up patients in need of transport. Kim Matthews works full time as a Human Resources manager in a local company, but finds time to be a regular deliverer of more that 90 Nailsworth News papers in the Forest Green area. I dont have time to do all the Volunteering I would like she told me; although in the past she has helped with the Horse-World Trust in Bristol and the Newmarket Fete. We spoke of how people get involved in Volunteering. She thinks that, if people feel a personal connection to an organisation then they will look for opportunities to use their expertise and will work with these groups. Kims available time is limited, but her contribution is nonetheless valuable. She says, If you dont get involved, you cant comment or moan about things that dont happen. And many local people would definitely miss the regular appearance of Nailsworth News through their letter box. Stella Knight was at the rowing; Mike Cooper was in the stadium and looked after the wife of the stuntman who was Bond in the helicopter at the start! Sarah Dearnley was a T1 driver, escorting the President of the Olympic Committee for Iran and later ditto for (South) Korea. Tom Burns from Forest Green is only 17. As part of the PSALMS initiative (Painswick & Stroud Area Local Ministry), he and several others took part in a 6 month training programme at a coaching academy. He is now able to use his skills working with local young people by leading sports in the Community. Currently he helps at Nailsworth Youth Club and at the Forest Green Multi-Use Games Area. He assists at the local Primary School and at Summer Camps and he does this as well as attending a 2 year Level 3 Diploma course at Stroud College. So definitely NOT retired !! Cotswold Care Hospice which opened in 1987, touches the lives of many in the local community. For those with life-limiting illness it provides a general holistic environment where complementary therapies range from Art and Counselling to Reflexology and Massage. All this is provided FREE to patients. The cost of running the Hospice is greatly helped by 350 regular Volunteers, of whom 10% are from Nailsworth. About half of these people work in the fourteen charity shops. There are many other volunteering opportunities: gardening, hospitality, administration, van driving, providing therapies and fund-raising. The latest opportunity for those who are unable to make a regular commitment is to join the Special Events group (currently listed on the Volunteering board at the Town Information Centre). For more information please contact Suzie McDonnell on 01453 886868 Tina Ginn and her husband David use their expertise with the world-class collection of trees and shrubs at Westonbirt Arboretum. David shares his enthusiasm by taking visitors on guided walks. He also acts as a tree surveyor, helping to inspect trees and to update maps and records. Tina works at the other end of the cycle. She helps in all aspects of propagation: washing seed collected from overseas, potting cuttings, re-potting, watering and general plant care. On her retirement Tina took a Certificate in Horticulture so is well qualified to work in this specialist area. She is also a regular Volunteer at the National Trusts Newark Park, where she turns her hand to anything that needs doing. She acts as a room guide, serves teas and helps with administration. Westonbirt Arboretum owned and run by the Forestry Commision has been supported by Nailsworth Volunteers for many years. If Tina and Davids work interests you look at www. fowa.org.uk for future opportunities. Woodchester Mansion is a local property unique in its history. Building on the house began in the 1840s and continued for twenty years after which it was abandoned. Acquired by Stroud District Council in 1989 it is now open to the public and is supported by a variety of volunteers mostly at weekends. This group provides help in the tea room and gift shop, as Tour Guides and mini-bus drivers, as well as organising family events. Mansion Manager Hannah McCanlis is particularly keen to recruit new Volunteers. Why not ring her on 01453 861541 Hazel Webb began Volunteering in 1995 and is a Guide at Woodchester Mansion as well as driving the mini-bus which ferries visitors down the long drive from the car park. As well as helping in the tea shop she provides Health and Hygiene training to new Volunteers. She particularly enjoys dressing up in Victorian costume and talking to visitors at the Christmas at the Mansion in early December. VOLUNTEERING : NAILSWORTH At the Nailsworth Farmers Market on Saturday October 27th there will be a stall dedicated to local Volunteering Opportunities. Come along and talk to existing Volunteers and decide where you could help organisations in Nailsworth and the surrounding areas. And dont forget the Volunteering: Nailsworth board outside the Town Information Centre. You too can become a Community Maker 13 Faith and service Mustnt grumble?! Its nearly the end of the grass-cutting season, which is a relief for anyone who has a lawn to cut! Amazingly, we appeared to have a lot of sunshine for Wimbledon, the Olympics and the Paralympics, although if we look back on our summer we will probably think it was a bit of a washout! The alternate rain and sunshine has made the grass grow all through the summer, trees have put on tremendous growth, messed up fruit and veg. in this country with drought affecting the wheat crop overseas, yet, even if the food in the shops is more expensive, the shelves are still overflowing with a huge selection. The summer of sport of 2012, from the reaction of the crowds, has caused a real sense of being proud to be British and the traditional moaning about everything abated or even stopped for a couple of glorious months. I dont know why we are a nation of moaners, but there are times it seems like that! After seeing many T.V broadcasts from all the special events during the summer, which showed many parts of our country, especially our capital city looking historically distinctive, often bathed in sunshine and werent the venues for the Games well chosen, there must have been people from all around the world thinking how attractive our green and pleasant land looked. We are so lucky to live in this wonderful little corner of such a land in Nailsworth, which itself is always drawing appreciative comments from visitors. Soon we will be surrounded by the wonderful autumn colours of the trees around us. Instead of moaning may I suggest we try to concentrate on those things that are good in our life, that make our hearts soar and bring a smile to our faces, as an example I only have to start thinking through our grandchildren and my spirits are lifted. Theres an old hymn called Count your blessings (name them one by one) with a verse that reads: Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly, And you will go on singing as the days go by. Ill look forward to hearing happy voices all around me over the next weeks - wouldnt that be good?! Reverend Stephen Earley Woodchester Priory and its Local Catholic History Woodchester Priory is part of Nailsworth Churches Together and their representative is Jo [Josie] Heffernan. The Priory Church of the Annunciation, to give its full title, is all that remains of the Dominican Priory built by William Leigh in 1846 for the Passionists and transferred to the Dominicans in 1850. Regrettably this was demolished in 1971, but there is a model of it in the Sacristy. It left them with one of their great assets: a large car park, so that they can host concerts etc. if any groups are seeking a venue. St. Marys Hill House was used for the Order while the Priory was under construction, later becoming the Presbytery. When Fr. Piers retired there was an amalgamation with St. Josephs, Stonehouse. The Presbytery is now privately rented. The Church is full of historic interest both inside and out, guided tours can be arranged for groups as was done for the Poor Clares Convent last spring. The Franciscan Convent, along Convent Lane, was created from Summerwells, a C17 house in 1860 and greatly added to, including a magnificent first floor Chapel; the Orphanage and School were both demolished in the 60s. The Laundry and all its equipment from which the Sisters derived part of their income is still there. In latter years they also made altar breads. Sadly the number of vocations diminished, and in May 2011 the five remaining Sisters decided to join their colleagues first in Lynton, Devon, then, a few weeks later, settled in Arundel, Sussex. The contents left behind were sold at Chorleys Auction House to raise funds and Knight Frank was instructed by the Diocese of Clifton to sell it with the 26 acres of land for 2.25 million pounds. 160 years of Catholic service to the local community are now just a memory and the Convent empty and forlorn. Do see their website for details of upcoming services and further history. Also note that the third edition of their relaunched parish mag is out for Michaelmas priced 1. www.woodchesterpriory.org.uk NailsworthHealth CentreNEW! Indian Head Massage now available Saturdays 5 off first visit during SeptemberAcupuncture Alexander Technique Allergy Testing & Nutrition Bowen Therapy Buqi Healing & Plant Spirit Medicine Craniosacral Therapy Cranial Osteopathy Chiropody Counselling & Psychotherapy Emotional Freedom Therapy Homoeopathy Hypnotherapy Massage (various) Reflexology McTimoney Chiropractic Medical Herbalism Shiatsu Spiritual HealingTel: 01453 836066Smith House, George Street, Nailsworth, GL6 0AGwww.nailsworthnaturalhealth.co.uk Churches Together in NailsworthMAIN SUNDAY SERVICES 9.30 am St George, Church St 10.30 am Christ Church, Newmarket Road 10.30 am Quakers Meeting House, Chestnut Hill 11.00 am Priory Church, InchbrookEveryone welcome. Childrens activities included at all these services. 14 Minding our own business Do you long for Time and Space? Since giving up teaching after 20 years at Stroud Art College Lucy Voelcker has changed direction and is offering 1:1 reflection sessions at her lovely studio and garden in Newmarket. These sessions are 4-5 hours long and allow individuals to connect deeply to Nature and make some space for themselves, reflect on their life, what is important to them and any changes they would like to make. Those taking up Lucys sessions so far include individuals seeking a way to mark the ending of a chapter in life such as bereavement or the ending of a relationship. Others have sought ways to make some quiet space in a busy life. Each session is different and tailor-made to suit the needs of the individual and their interests (which is discussed before a booking is taken), and Lucy offers lunch within the timeframe and encourages a walk in the Newmarket Valley to feed the imagination. Lucy offers guided Journey work for those who are attracted to exploring their inner landscape and Spiritual path. In order to integrate the benefits of the day, Lucy ends the session with some creative activity which may be anything from painting, singing, thinking of ways to bring colour and space to a busy life, or simply making a loaf of bread! Many of the sessions have resulted with individuals wishing to create a place in their garden as a retreat and provide meditative space, which may develop over time into a significant ingredient in their lives, as well as a beautiful heart to the garden. Lucy can offer creative assistance to those who would like help with this. Lucy points out that to say more would limit the possibilities of what she can offer and she is genuinely waiting to help. Please contact her for more information 839233 / www.lucyvoelcker.co.uk Sage AV When David Free couldnt find racks and stands for his hi-fi system which would look right in his period Cotswold stone cottage he thought hed found a business opportunity. Sage AV was born with fellow enthusiasts and neighbours Phil Hansen and Simon Stapleton joining the company, each bringing complementary skills to the venture. They exhibited their products at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show and caught the attention of the magazine Hi-Fi Choice which took some of their units for testing. The result is a write up in the September 10th issue of the magazine, a Hi-Fi Choice Recommended and a 5-star rating. They said These are beautifully- made units that are solid and heavy. Attention to detail is exemplified by the curved edges on the glass shelves and the oiled oak veneer on the wooden shelves. It is nice stuff; www.sageaudiovisual.com for a look-see. Enchanted Childhood There seems to be plenty of action in and around Sharland & Lewis (behind Williams in Old Market.) A new toy shop named Enchanted Childhood is opening at the start of October next door to The Canteen. David and Angharad James aim to have on offer the magic of Christmas all the year round when you enter the shop. Beautiful toys for beautiful homes ... toys to be part of our lifestyle ... toys of character for children of character and to focus on toys for children from birth up to 11+ and soon teenagers! Toys and games are going to be very much wooden and designer based - something to stimulate the child in all of us as well! Next month we will bring you much more about Enchanted Childhood, websites, contact details etc. but for now, please pop in - open seven days a week from 10 - 5.30pm. Dying without a Will. Now thats a real tragedy. David Martin, local consultant, Steele Rose & Co01453 836699 07973 405997dcmartin@hotmail.co.ukwww.steelerose.co.ukMembers of the Society of Will WritersMy name is David Martin and Im the local consultant for one of the UKs premier profes- sional Home Visit Will Writers. I have 28 years experience advising clients on personal financial matters and specialising in Wills. Writing a Will is easier and cheaper than you think and ensures that your wishes are carried out efficiently. If you would like to redraft an existing Will, discuss your Will arrangements, Lasting Powers of Attorney or other associated legal services, at a mutually convenient time in the comfort and privacy of your own home, please contact me. Pittville Pump RoomCheltenham20th & 21st OctoberHolistic healthcareComplementary medicineAlternative spiritualityFree talks & workshopswww.naturalhealthshows.co.uk AN EVENT-FULL CHRISTMASRIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEPParty Nights Festive Lunches & Dinners Christmas Eve SupperSanta Lunches Christmas Day Lunch Boxing Day EscapeNew Years Eve Party January Happy New Year PartyEgypt Mill Hotel & Restaurant NailsworthFor full details and to book call 01453833449reception@egyptmill.com www.egyptmill.com 15 Minding our own business Sofariot - has opened its show space for us all to inspect from the start of October. Grace de Berker and Joe Wookey have established a firm and solid business in upholstery, restoration and bespoke furniture specialising in Sofas and Armchairs, since their founding in Bristol in 1998. The aim is to locally produce long lasting, handmade furniture at an affordable price, as well as offering a re-upholstery service, to breathe new life into favourite old pieces. Joe works from his workshop in Charfield where he hand builds all of Sofariots products from scratch, so if you see something you like, but its not quite the right length, shape or colour Sofariot can cater to your specific needs and come up with something to fit. The show space in Sharland & Lewis is open to view Monday - Saturday 10 - 5pm and the stock of bespoke furniture is always being changed. View www.sofariot.com for more information and / or call Grace. (MS) 07872 633956 / sofariot@yahoo.com Mucky Pups - We mentioned Mucky Pups recently moving to Wheelwrights Corner (Old Market) and such has been the success of the move, the busy dog grooming emporium is now even more busy! Jo Barnard needs more staff to fill the post of an experienced dog groomer to help her out as soon as possible. Please contact her for more info on the position offered and of course for all you need to know about getting your darling sorted for the months ahead. Flora is booking in as I type! (MS) Call Jo on - 01453 832211. Barton End Farm - A new venture is being launched by the Blackwells of Barton End Farm, the family has farmed there for over 100 years and many years before that in Avening. So they know a thing or two about producing quality meat. With the new venture youll be able to collect (or it can have delivered) a box of beef, lamb or pork. The meat is butchered locally at Broomhalls abattoir where the beef is hung for in excess of 21 days, with the pork and lamb hanging for closer to a week. The boxes are fantastically fresh allowing you to select a couple of joints for the fridge before putting the rest into the freezer. The beef boxes contain joints, steaks and mince individually wrapped and labelled ready to cook. The normal boxes wont have liver, kidneys etc, but if you want them, ask. A beef animal will produce 18-20 boxes, with sheep and pigs just two boxes. Space in the freezer is key to the operation so the way it will work is you clear a space for a box 55x 40x 15cm. Then you call Chris Blackwell on 01453 835032 or email chris@ goldenstonesgardening.co.uk to reserve yourself some quality local meat at a great price. Note that it is a reserve; you may have to wait for the next cow, pig or lamb. (BA) Surgery, Felling & Stump RemovalPruning and Hedge Trimming Debris Recycling Full Consultancy Service, Free QuotationsYour local tree experts for over 25 yearsTel: 01285 760466 Aston Down, Stroud GL6 8GATel: 01285 760466 Aston Down, Stroud GL6 8GA FOR A FAST CURECall Tom SeedTHE VACDOCTOR01453 834700or 07773397832Cleaner laid low...? ... Well soon have itup and running. FREECollection & ReturnVac 16 Minding our own business Enviro-Inks Last month we omitted to include the contact details and range of offers from the new business of Enviro-Inks. Enviro-Inks sell quality inkjet cartridges & laser toner by selling both compatibles and originals. 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Call 0800 6899645 01453 700021 sales@nextdayinks.co.uk www.nextdayinks.co.uk K9 Active Newmarket resident, Penny Curry, has recently launched her business, K9 Active. After many years working in travel and retail she has finally decided to combine her two great passions: dogs and the outdoors. K9 Active will cover Nailsworth and its surrounding area and will offer dog walks, a let-out service and dog safaris of 2-3 hours for the more adventurous dogs! The opportunity of turning a long held dream into a reality was too good to miss when I moved here and realized that there were so many varied, fantastic walks on my doorstep. As a dog owner myself I know what a big commitment it is and appreciate that owners occasionally need a back up. Whilst most people have family nearby or a friendly neighbour, not everyone does and this is where K9 Active can fill the gap. Whether its regular walks or just a one-off whilst you attend a wedding or if you have a meeting after work, Im confident I will be able to help. Penny looks forward to seeing you all out and about in the local area and is photographed above with her own dog Dolly. For more information contact Penny 07854 494442 k9active@hotmail.com SHAKES SKATEBOARDS & CLOTHES Is re-opening on Saturday 29 September in Wheelwrights Corner. You cant miss it! Jay Robinson started his business recently in the old Trade Plas area, but found that he needed a more central arena to serve his customers. He now has it. Please support him if you are into skateboarding and all that it offers and need new skateboards and accessories - this is the place! Skateboards by Death, Landscape, Indytrucks and more are on sale. Clothing, shoes and accessories including labels such as Vox, Osiris, Circa, KR3W and Entrirety (a new brand) are also available. More clothes and shoes and accessories are on sale than ever before with a range and prices to suit every pocket. Great opening day deals on offer, and the shop is open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm. Pop in and say hello! (Wheelwrights Corner behind Brutons) Specialist in listed and period buildings Building Conservation New build and extensions Alterations and refurbishmentwww.perrinsbuilders.co.uk office 01453835187 mobile 07852516969 The Steppes Residential Care Home Est 1981 A small, warm and friendly care home for the elderly, in a peaceful corner of Cossack Square. With trained care staff giving around the clock personal care, we endeavour to meet our residents needs and ensure their happiness. For a brochure or to arrange a visit, please telephone Mrs Jo Smith 01453 832406 We get to know you, so we can advise you fully. Cossack Square, Nailsworth Tel: 01453 832566 www.wspsolicitors.com working for you The creation of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) Complex Wills with tax efficient estate planning Deputyship applications and administration Care home fees planning Advice for trustees and trust administrationLooking after your Wills, Trusts and Probate since 1848To see our full list of services, visit our website. 17 Odds and Ends! It is a pleasure to receive spontaneous responses from the Nailsworth community regarding articles and observations. We reproduce them here. In response to the August article about pavement parking, Amanda Ncube couldnt help noticing the picture hanging in Nailsworth Morrisons displaying parking on the pavement area in 1955 as a normal activity. Perhaps some people have entered a space/time continuum and think its still 1955. Real point is that we need more parking in Nailsworth (or better discipline regarding time limits!). Point well known if youve ever driven round & round, like a circling vulture, in the Morrisons car park, waiting to grab a space. John Hatton snapped this notice regarding Planning Application at the Police Station. What intrigued him about the planning app was that it created something that seemed to be called the Sui Generis Constabulary. Id heard of the Glos one, and the Met, and the British Transport Police, but not that one. Lves has been recently visited by Roxanne and Malcolm Jackson. At the end of August they set out to ride their tandem to Chartres via Lves. Unfortunately they had a gear change problem going over the Pont de Normandie which resulted in some teeth on the small chain wheel getting bent. This meant they were unable to use the bottom 8 gears. As the going was fairly flat this wasnt too much of a problem, but they knew that they had to face the upward climb of the bridge to get back to Le Havre. Roxanne and Malcolm stopped in Lves to take photos by the Nailsworth sign post and saw that straight in front of them there was a bike shop. Roxanne writes, after hurriedly adding some new technical words to our vocabularies such as pignon and tordu, we entered the shop which was full of sportifs, who were all getting their bikes sorted out for a fete ride that evening. With lots of pointing and a few more searches of the dictionary, the problem and remedy was understood and we were asked to return the next morning when they would be less busy. The next day we set off early to head back. Within a few minutes the wheel was flattened again with the aid of a hammer and a piece of wood that was wedged between the offending small and the middle of the three chain wheels. The only payment that was required was the promise (kept) that we send a postcard from Nailsworth. We were very grateful for the generosity and kindness shown to us and took the attached photo, promising to send it to our local newsletter - and to send them a copy if it is published. We then spent an hour or so wandering around Lves, remarking on the similarities between there and Nailsworth. Having heard of our visit, friends are now asking us to repeat the journey next summer and take them with us. If anyone would like to make the trip themselves, we would be happy to pass on the route we took. Please contact the editor if you wish to be put in touch with Roxanne & Malcolm. CURTAINS ~ BLINDS ~ SOFT FURNISHINGS LOOSE COVERS ~ REUPHOLSTERY SERVICEFor advice and estimate ring Jenny PowellWright Interiors ~ 01453 768899 Call us on: 01453 836186 Visit us at: The Old Stamp Office, George Street, Nailsworth GL6 0AG. 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Contact your Travel Specialists in Nailsworth todayCalifornia and the Golden West Tour2012 and 2013 Departures15 nightsVIP Home Departure ServiceNow from only 1645pp* Includes some meals plus a tour of San Diego and San Francisco, entrance to Yosemite National Park, a visit to Hoover Dam, and a day pass to Universal Studios plus much more. City & Guilds trained Mark Kelly Plumbing & Bathrooms Local references available 01453 836096 or 07834 318459 CARPENTER AND JOINERA COMPLETE CARPENTRY & JOINERY SERVICE, INCLUDING ALLIED BUILDING RENOVATIONS, AND ALTERATIONS WORKS. PHONE: 07966 431869 18 Coming events The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal The annual Remembrance Day Service, this year on Sunday 11 November, is the culmination of the year for the Royal British Legion. Last year you helped them towards a record-breaking collection of over 6,500 in our town and all of it is put to good use. We are fast approaching that time of year when we have the chance to remember and thank all those who have served our country in conflicts, and their dependents. During the fortnight beforehand there will be poppy collecting boxes in many shops, cafes and restaurants in town, as well as collectors. As always, people are needed to give an hour or two of their time to help with the collection, and of course, your donations will be gratefully received. Last year a record amount was raised, but the need for your support continues, so lets see if this year we can improve on that total! Do please contact our Poppy Appeal organiser, Norman Kay, in the next couple of weeks on 833458 if you can help. Fundraising Indian Meal and Auction Following last years highly successful fund raising night in aid of the Youth Club, which included an Indian meal, auction and raffle; this years event will be held at Nailsworth Youth Club on Saturday 10th November at 7.30pm. Madhu Rosai will be serving her renowned traditional Indian dishes. Last years event was a fantastic night out, so dont leave it too late to buy your tickets. Tickets will be 15 per head. This event is licensed. For more information, please contact Steve Robinson on 834270 robinsons@fsmail.net The White Practice October sees the return of Nailsworth osteopath Kelly Haines to The White Practice on Market Street. Kelly returns from maternity leave having had a gorgeous baby boy earlier in the year. The osteopaths of The White Practice are also giving a talk at the Arkell Centre which is likely to be on the evening of Thursday 11th October as part of BACK CARE AWARENESS WEEK. The talk will focus on everyday back care issues such as managing and avoiding pain plus some fun and practical ways to maintain back health. Keep an eye on their website www.thewhitepractice.co.uk for firm details. Jeanagers/Nailsworth Youth Club Reunion 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Jeanagers Youth Club. This event will be celebrated with an Open Day at Nailsworth Youth Centre, Northfields Road, Nailsworth on Sat. 13th October from 12noon 4pm. Former members are warmly invited to come along to reminisce over tea and cake. They will also be able to look over the building and see the vast improvements which have been carried out over the years. If any old members have any relevant photos, please bring them along. For further information please contact Steve Robinson (Founder Member photographed with Liz) on 01453 834270 robinsons@fsmail.net Christ Church Social Event Caf and Community at Christ Church is an exciting new venture with the objective of bringing people together for a social occasion and an opportunity to discuss an important topic. In the first half there will be coffee, tea and light refreshments and in the second half there will be an open ended discussion led by an expert speaker. The first meeting will be on Wednesday October 3rd from 7.30 to 9 pm in the Christ Church Rooms on Newmarket Road when Steve Robinson, Mayor of Nailsworth will introduce the topic of local services. An invitation is extended to all. 3 April 1 May 12 June 3 July 7 August 4 September 2 October 6 November 4 December Stroud District Council and JobCentre Plus hold monthly drop.in surgeries at the Arkell Centre in Forest Green for all residents in the Nailsworth area . no appointment is necessary! If you are looking for advice on bene.ts, housing, jobs and training, or on an..social behaviour issues, you are very welcome to drop in to any of our surgeries in 2012. Open 9am to 12 noon Surgery dates for 2012 19 Coming events Nailsworth Dramatic Society The Society is 60 years old this year! For the past 60 years it has produced two major plays each year in March and November in addition to other activities. Plays have included classics, comedies, melodrama, pantomime and music hall covering both classics and contemporary works from Noel Coward and J.B.Preistley to Alan Bennett and Alan Ayckbourne (photograph taken of the NDS presentation of the latters play Bedroom Farce 1989). The Society has a large and active membership covering all age groups, some of whom are keen on acting, but others of whom provide the vital back stage support that every production needs - stage hands, lighting, sound, costumes, prompting and a host of other jobs required to ensure a successful production. Nailsworth Dramatic Society would like to thank all their members, past and present who have contributed to creating and sustaining this highly successful community group and to invite anyone interested to come along and join them. They guarantee youll have fun. Look them up on www.nailsworthdramaticsociety.com On October 13th they are holding a celebratory party for their members and will also be raising their glasses in special thanks to the people of Nailsworth for their magnificent and loyal support of the Society throughout the years. Chairman Gill Anhoury requests that we all keep attending the plays and promises, well do our best to entertain you! LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH GROUP of The Nailsworth Society FUTURE MEETINGS Mondays at 7.30 pm THE MORTIMER ROOM, (Library) Old Market 8th October meeting postponed to 10th December 12th November, Tony Burton History of Glendower Cottage. With contributions from Lionel Walrond, former curator, Stroud Museum 10th December Paul Butler Millworkers Cottages in Nailsworth, where are they? Changed date from 8th October Admission: Members 1, Guests 3 Any queries: Group Leader, Anthony R Burton, MBE (telephone 832228) 10a Market Street Nailsworth GL6 0BXTel: 01453 298725craft materials, yarns & wool, haberdashery, gifts & craft kits, knitting, crocheting, felting, doll making workshopswww.mothergooseonline.co.uk Bob Court Engineering Services Boiler servicing incl LPG Electrical work Landlords certificatesGas Safe registered, qualified, reliable0797 181 4017 or 01453 833291 ARE YOU IN A MESS? Help is at hand with Clutter Cruncher DECLUTTERING service Whole house, specific rooms, paperwork, sheds, garages, gardens, one-off cleaning Call Kim Rowden on 07980 776283 or visit www.cluttercruncher.co.uk Semi-retired lady admin/typing/sales & driving seeks a few hours a month on a flexi basiscontact Maggie 07919 051323 or 832373 A great place to work ... Shops, offices, factory units sometimes availableGive us a call on 01453 832754email: james@eachamberlain.co.uk www.eachamberlain.co.ukNailsworth Mills Estate Independent Estate Agents Residential Sales and Lettings 14 Fountain Street, Nailsworth 3 London Road, Stroud Sales: 01453 833747 Lettings: 01453 833847 nailsworth@peterjoy.co.uk Sales: 01453 766333 stroud@peterjoy.co.uk PETER RUSHTON LANDSCAPES LTDNAILSWORTH EST 1980Celebrating 30 years of tradingDOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING & DESIGN SERVICE* Modern & Traditional Water Features * Garden Lighting * Patios & retaining walls * Decking & Pergolas * Low Maintenance Gardens * Planting & Lawns * Large & small groundwork projects * Video Library * Competitive Prices * Driveways * Free EstimatesTel.: 01453 832576 Mob.: 07887 841076Brentmoor House, Newmarket Rd, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0DQSee our display boards at Nailsworth & Highfield Garden Centres 20 Sport Commoners Cricket - It is difficult to be positive about the 2012 cricket season when the weather was so dire. However, looking on the bright side we did manage to play half of our matches and of those played, we won more than we lost. The highlight for me was the fielding of some of the younger players which on occasions was of County standard. Luckily, the sun shone for our main event of the year, the Commoners Eights. In spite of a soggy pitch 1,000 runs were scored in the day and Whitminster took the award for the second year in succession. It is pleasing to note that Commoners, as ever, play cricket hard, but still manage to maintain the true spirit of the sport. Anyone wanting to play in 2013 or who is keen to play indoor cricket in the winter should contact our skipper Simon Crampton on 07779 290076. Matches take place mainly at Marling and its fast and furious - are you fit enough?! (DL) Forest Green Rovers - Where does one start?! Are there tablets for altitude sickness? It is a bit hard writing about a team which looks over its shoulder to all behind them when for years it has been looking up at the dizzy heights! It is early days, we all know that, and talk is already of a firm promotion push come May. We will have to wait and see, but certainly things have been quite exciting and very encouraging (except for the dour performance v Alfreton!). At long last the ball is being played on the floor much more often, wingers are being used far more and the balance of the team is good. In every department there seems to be confidence on the ball and there is a spirit in the air. The demolition of Ebbsfleet was no fluke - not many teams would have survived that onslaught! Many big Conference teams we have yet to play and that will be the test - but at least we can support with a positive heart now and look forwards to many stirring displays. Shortwood Utd - Moving up to the Southern League has not been easy for The Wood, but there have been positive results and now a vital league win. The change to a higher division has been a learning curve for all, but there should be no fears by the end of the season. The manager knows exactly what he is doing! What a shame that there have been so many away league and cup games so far this season. It is never easy to get any rhythm going under such situtations. At least the burgers are hot and eternal! NMCNailsworth MOT Centre Book MOTs online at www.nailsworthmotcentre.co.uk Tel: 01453 836816 Unit 6, Inchbrook Trading Estate, Bath Road, Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5EYCar Servicing Specialists We hope to bring you news of Horsley Utd FC next month - many Nailsworth guys play for the village team and hope to hear from Phoenix Table Tennis about how the new season is going too! Any tennis news? bowling etc? even the Pigeon racers or any sporting moments, successes and news from individuals / teams etc.? Face in the Crowd. Is this YOU? If so, you qualify for a FREE ground pass to FGRs 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) LOCKSMITH & GLAZING SERVICESLock: Fitting | Opening | RepairsDoors & Windows: Installed | RepairedGlazing: New | ReplacementBurglary repairs & boarding up serviceuPVC SPECIALISTS24hr emergency call out - no call out chargeA local, reliable companyFREEPHONE 0800 7797233 21 Sport - Paralympics Jonathan Duckworth writes Wed planned as a family for 7 years for the London 2012 Games, saving money, forgoing holidays and planning what we would do if we were lucky in the ticket draw. After seeing Pete Reed win gold at Eton Dorney we thought we had seen the best of the Games and looked forward to our Paralympic events as an extra. We were quite wrong, they werent extra at all, they were at least the equal of the Olympics. We managed to see some stunning Athletics and Track Cycling, and several other sports including murderball (wheelchair rugby) and swimming. Our first experience was the Opening Ceremony, which was a riot of colour and sound, celebrating human spirit and discovery. It set the tone for some dramatic and very moving experiences; joyful athletes producing their best, world records broken, Aled Davies jumping for joy over his Shot Put bronze, Libby Clegg and her sighted guide taking a silver in the 100m, Dave Weir a master tactician for Gold in the 5,000m wheelchair race. The final event we saw was the 400m T44, with Oscar Pistorious, Blade Runner, majestic as he dominated the field and apparently raised a louder cheer from the crowd than Usain Bolt! We also saw heartache, when Jody Cundy was denied a certain Gold in the Velodrome, after the judges denied there had been a fault with the starting gate. He was distraught - which we could clearly hear - four years of preparation dashed by a questionable interpretation of the rules. It was a huge undertaking; to give a sense of scale of the Olympic Park, it would stretch from Ruskin Mill to Woodchester. The signs saying, 30 mins walk were not kidding. As for the whole experience of both games, I was continually surprised and impressed by the attention to detail. From the transport, the information provided to spectators, the directional signage, the ticketing arrangements, the security checks, and above all the enthusiasm and knowledge of the Volunteers. It would be fantastic if the legacy of these Games goes beyond the sporting world and reminds us as country that we can do things amazingly well. The best Games ever? For us they were; undoubtedly a once in a lifetime experience. 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For further information, please telephone: 01453 731227 or visit http://www.horsfallhouse.co.uk/ Patron: HRH The Princess Royal Nailsworth Classes Autumn 2012Nia dance with Yael Licensed Nia teacher (blue belt) Tuesdays at 6.00 pmWoodchester Village HallWednesdays, at 1.45pmSawyer Hall, Christchurch, Nailsworth, Fridays at 10.00 amLansdown Hall, StroudSaturdays, at 9.30 am Dance Studio FGR Gym, Nailsworth7 per drop-in, or 6 per session payable half-termly in advance. Other local classes also available. For bookings and information, 07545 372 077 or yael@niayael.co.uk www.niayael.co.uk Bidmead & Co.craftsmen in natural stoneBidmead & Co. are an accomplished team of natural stone construction and restoration specialists delivering time-honoured skills with energy and enthusiasm across the Cotswolds. Architectural Stonemasonry Restoration, Conservation and New Build Dry Stone Walling Landscapingwww.bidmeadstone.co.ukM: 07800 560448T: 01453 882648 YOUR LOCAL COMPUTER STOCKISTLAPTOPS & PCS FROM 100BRAND NEW FROM 350VIRUS REMOVAL, COMPUTER UPGRADES, DATA RECOVERYCOME AND TALK TO US FOR DETAILSNO COMPUTER JARGON NO FIX NO FEE GUARANTEE www.nailsworthcomputers.comnailsworthpcs@aol.comNAILSWORTH COMPUTERS01453 832151 OPPOSITE MORRISONS SUPERMARKET Regular weekly events October 2012 Monday Yoga (gentle class), Christ Church Hall, 11.15am-12.45. Info Sally Deacon 751937 Tracy Young, Arkell Centre, Monday Drop In 10am 12 noon 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 Baby Bounce and Rhyme, Library, 11.30 am 12.00 noon (term time only) Buddhist Meditation, Friends Meeting House, 7.15 pm. Suggested donation 3. Info: James 07867 767605 Pacerpole walking for posture (approx 1 1. hr) 2 pm from 1st Oct. Info: Pam Browne 832907. Pacerpoles provided. Charge 4 Aerobics & Body Conditioning, Christ Church Hall, 9.30 am and 7.15 pm Info: Tina on 753895 Zumba class, Nailsworth Recreation Centre, 6 7 pm, 5, Info: 07734 886275 or ruth.king123@btopenworld.com Tae-Kwon-Do, FGR Gym, 6.30 7.30 pm. Info: 07715 445729 or www. mystic-eagle-tkd.com Cotswold Allrunners, King George V Playing Fields, 6.30 pm. Info: 07939 102102 or www.carun.org 1st Nailsworth Brownies (ages 7 10 years). Info www/girlguidingnailsworth. wordpress.com/contact/ 1st Nailsworth Guides (ages 10 14 years). Info Info www/ girlguidingnailsworth.wordpress.com/contact/ Tuesday Phoenix Playmates Mother & Toddler Group, Primary School Gym, 9 11 am. Term time only. 2.50 per child. Info: 833511 Forest Green Family Drop In, Arkell Centre, 10 11.30 am. Info: 755373 Yoga, Christ Church Hall, 10 11.30 am. Info Sally Deacon 751937 Nailsworth Lightwaves Shintaido, Christ Church Hall, 1.30-3.30pm. Info: David & Nagako Cooper 750598. 1st taster session free Mens Shed, Nailsworth Community Workshop, Subscription Rooms, 1.30 3.30 pm Health Walk (30-60 mins). Start Nailsworth Library, 2.00 pm. Info: 832907 X-biking class, FGR Gym, 6 6.25 pm. Info: 832268 Yoga. Christ Church Hall, 6.30 pm. Info: Chris Hewett 834304 Circuit class, 7 8 pm, FGR Gym. Info: Liam 07815 187632 Table Tennis for all, Subscription Rooms, 7.30 10.00 pm. First session Free 1st Nailsworth Rainbows (5 7 years), Info: Info www/girlguidingnailsworth. wordpress.com/contact/ 1st Nailsworth Senior Section (14 25 years), Info: www/ girlguidingnailsworth.wordpress.com/contact/ Wednesday Arkell Community Drop In session, 2.20 4.15 pm. Info: Angela 834260 Pilates on the Ball, Christ Church Hall , 9.30am. Info: Tina 753895 CrocnRoll childrens music class (6mths 4 yrs), FGR football club, 10.00 am. 3.50 per class. Info: Stephanie Urquhart 07957 235413 or stephanie@ crocnroll.co.uk. Term time only Stroud Valleys NCT Bumps and Babies Coffee Morning, Tubbys Caf, Waterside, 10 am 12 noon. Info 0844 243 6286 Citizens Advice Bureau drop in sessions, Arkell Centre, 1 3.30 pm Nia Dance class Sawyer Hall, 1.45 pm. (from 5th Sep) Info:Yael 07545 372077 or www.niayael.co.uk Phoenix Martial Arts sessions for children, 3.30 pm Arkell Centre Contact 07921 298445 Wednesday Stroud Valleys Credit Union, Arkell Community Centre, 2.30 4 pm. Info: 298785 or www.svcu.org.uk Cotswold Allrunners, King George V Playing Fields, 6.30 pm. Info: 07939 102102 or www.carun.org X-biking class, FGR Gym, 7.30 8.15 pm. Info: 835680 Yoga, Christ Church Hall, 7 8.30 pm. Info Sally Deacon 751937 Iyengar Yoga, Mortimer Rooms, 7.30 pm 9 pm. Info: Alison Griffin 752249 Pilates, Arkell Community Centre. 6.45 - 7.45 pm, All levels, Info: Jo 873229 Brownies, Arkell Community Centre, 6 7.15 pm. Info: Debbie 832628 Thursday Taiji Wuxigong, Christ Church Hall, 9.30 11 am, Info: Poh Eng 836425 CrocnRoll childrens music class (6mths 4 yrs), FGR football club, 10.00 am. 3.50 per class. Info: Stephanie Urquhart 07957 235413 or stephanie@crocnroll.co.uk Term time only Forest Green Senior Citizens Club, Arkell Community Centre, 2 pm, 1.50 per session. Info: Dave Boulton 833411 Yoga, Christ Church Hall, 5.45 7.15 pm and 7.30 - 9 pm. Info Sally Deacon 751937 Pilates (experienced and beginners), Mortimer Room, 6.30 and 8.00 pm. Info Bea 07717 472129 Tae-Kwon-Do, FGR Gym, 7.00 8.30 pm. Info: 07715 445729 or www.mystic-eagle-tkd.com Kung Fu at Nailsworth Recreation Centre, 7.30 9 pm. 4.50. Info: 07922 873934 or kixxglos@hotmail.co.uk Friday Country Market, Mortimer Room, 8.45 -11am Parent and up to 5s group, Arkell Centre 9 11 am Contact 07879 559784 Free Connect IT course basic tuition for over 55s. Arkell Centre. Afternoons, App. Forms TIC. Contact 828491 Pilates, Christ Church, 10 - 11 am, All levels, Info: Jo 873229 Awareness through Movement Feldenkrais Method, Sawyer Hall, 11 am. Info: Iraina 832027 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, 9.30-10am Singing Sisters, songs from around the world for Mothers & children., 10-11.30 am. Info Bella 835923 Playcircle, Christ Church Rooms, 10.30 11.30 am and 11 12 noon. Creative play session for parents and children under 3s. Term time only. 4.50. Info 07930 136075. Archive Office open, Town Hall, 10 am 12 noon Bingo, Arkell Centre, 6.30 for 7 pm Sat Table Tennis for all, Subscription Rooms, 10.00 am 12 noon. First session Free Nia Dance class, Dance studio FGR Gym 9.30 10.30 am. Info:Yael 07545 372077 or www.niayael.co.uk Bingo, Shortwood FC Social Club, 8 pm LEOPARDPRESS.com Formerly Hathaway Press & Vale Press Private & Trade Printers litho & digital print graphic design books & magazines brochures 35 years experience Stroud 01453 832259stroud@leopardpress.comOld Market Place, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0DU 27 Sat Shortwood Utd v Evesham Utd, 3 pm 31 Wed Mobile Police Station in car park of current Police Station, 13.30 14.15 Alzheimer Caf, Christ Church Rooms, 2 4 pm, Info: 834714 Shortwood Utd GFA Cup, 3 pm November 2 Fri Vintage & Collectors Fayre, Town Hall, 10 am 3 pm 5 Mon ME Support Group, Scrumptious Caf, 11 am. Info: Richard 07814 223567 NSoc Arts, Crafts & Music Group, Dickens, Mortimer Room, 7.30 pm 6 Tue SDC Tenant & Benefits Services & Job Centre Plus, Arkell Community Centre, 9 am 12 noon. Info: 834996 7 Wed Flower Club, Members Evening & Supper, Town Hall, 7.30 pm 13 Mon Charity Shopping Event for Riding for the Disabled, Beaudessert Park School, 10 3.30 pm. Entry 3, children free Youth Club 50th Anniversary Open Day, 12 4 pm. Free entry. Info: 834270 14 Sun Jovial Foresters Orchard Group working party. Meet Jovial Foresters car park, 2 pm. Info Marilyn Miles 832974 Churches Together services, Arkell Community Centre, 6.30 pm 15 Mon NSoc Gardening Group, Winter Containers, Mortimer Room, 7.30 pm Info: 835046 16 Tue Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 7.00 pm 17 Wed Stroud & District Macular Society, Christ Church Hall, 10.30 am 12.30 pm, Info: 833614 18 Thu Royal British Legion, Social Club, 7.30 pm 19 Fri Mobile Police Station in car park of current Police Station, 13.30 14.15 Film Club, The Artist, Nailsworth School Hall, 8 pm. Info: www.nailsworthfilmclub.co.uk 20 Sat Shortwood Utd v Mangotsfield Utd, 3 pm 21 Sun Bristol Ensemble Tea Time Concert, Christ Church Hall, 3 pm 22 Mon NSoc Local Studies Group, Nailsworth Ghosts, Mortimer Room, 7.30 pm, Info: 832034 24 Wed Nailsworth Valley Probus, Mortimer Room, 10.30 am, King Cotton The Tinkers Knitting Group, Mother Goose (Market Street), 10 am 12 noon, All welcome. Info: 298725 25 Thu NSoc Ramblers Group, Meet at Library, 9.30 am. Info: 832911 Rotary Club Meeting, Info: 885373 27 Sat Farmers Market, Mortimer Gardens, 10 am 1pm Hedgehog Hospital Autumn Hibernation Event, Arkell Community Centre, 1.30 5 pm FGR v Luton Town, 3 pm Whats On - October 2012 To include events, contact Tina on 835295 or mail whatson@nailsworthnews.org.uk Deadline for November 2012, 15th October 2012 October 1 Mon NSoc Arts, Crafts & Music Group, Violin Making, Mortimer Room, 7.30 pm ME Support Group, Scrumptious Caf, 11 am. Info: Richard 07814 223567 2 Tue SDC Tenant & Benefits Services & Job Centre Plus, Arkell Community Centre, 9 am 12 noon. Info: 834996 3 Wed Blood Donating Sessions, Green Man, 13.00 15.15 and 16.45 18.45 Flower Club,Colours Rich and Glorious, Town Hall, 7.30 pm 5 Fri Vintage & Collectors Fayre, Town Hall, 10 am 3 pm 6 Sat Crochet and Needle Felt workshops, Mother Goose, Info: 298725 Shortwood Utd v Paulton Rovers, 3 pm 8 Mon Nailsworth Knitters, Arkell Community Centre, 10 am 12 pm. Info: 834996 W.I. meeting, Parish Rooms, Kiss Chase & Conkers, 7.30 pm, Info: Rosemary Davis 833966 NSoc Local History Group, Mill workers cottages in Nailsworth, Mortimer Room, 7.30 pm, Info: 832228 9 Tue Library Club for Older People. Library, 11.15 12.30 Info 832747. Transport can be provided FGR v Tamworth, 7.45 pm 10 Wed Nailsworth Valley Probus, Mortimer Room, 10.30 am, Passage to America 1850 11 Thu The Tinkers Knitting Group, Mother Goose (Market Street), 10 am 12 noon, All welcome. 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