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Nailsworth

News

October 2015

No. 155


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


Banksy Coke Rope?

An attractive display of colourful 
drinks cans was found hanging from 
a tree in the TIC carpark recently. 

No one knows who created it or 
for what purpose, but it has certainly 
aroused interest, amusement and a 
few questions as to why it is there 
and as to who the artist might be. 

Could it be? 

No, surely not!


Nailsworth 
Art Festival

The Nailsworth 
Art Festival held 
recently in the 
parish church was 
another enormous 
success.

Over 150 exhibits 
of art were shown 
by 35 town artists in 
order to raise much 
needed funds for the 
AlzheimerÕs Society 
in Nailsworth and 
St. GeorgeÕs. 

A packed Preview 
Evening followed by two full days of exhibition and support from Creag and 
Morwenna Louttit-Vermaat (with harps and workshops) helped swell the profits 
from sales of art and lunches etc. to £2,500 for the two worthwhile causes. 

A massive target was reached - thank you from AlzheimerÕs Society and St. 
GeorgeÕs for the huge support!

See page 2 for more

Cake Topping 

Laura Barton has a successful 
business which produces these 
creations under her title ÔCotswold 
CharactersÕ. 

She has designed a wonderful 
result for a local resident. 

See page 4


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Art Exhibition


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From front page . . .

Many people from Nailsworth and surrounds 
came to support the Alzheimer Society and St. 
GeorgeÕs in the Festival which takes place very two 
years. 

Amazing lunches and cakes kept the crowds 
well fed - all supplied by Marion Hancock and 
her team, Creag and Morwenna (Hands on 
Harps) played harp and guitar and held popular 
workshops, AlzheimerÕs Society had a moving 
display of art from Alzheimer sufferers and a 
special thanks to all the 
artists that contributed 
works of all mediums for 
sale and exhibition. 

As Charlotte (on FB) 
said, ÒThe art festival in 
St. GeorgeÕs was simply 
amazing, just to see what 
wonderful creations local 
people can produce, so 
inspiring, and the music, 
harp etc. were wonderful. 
Thank you to all those 
concerned.Ó

Already artists are booking 
in for 2017 and the Art 
Festival team is looking 
for a new local charity to 
support.


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Local Affairs


Myles Robinson, Mayor of Nailsworth 

There is plenty of change at 
Nailsworth Town Council. 

Last month, we appointed a new 
Groundsman, Josh Ireland and I 
am sure you will see him around at 
King George V Playing Fields, Miles 
Marling Field or in the town gardens. 
Do say hello and wish him well. If 
you donÕt recognise him straight 
away, he is sometimes seen driving 
our Kawasaki Mule, a small multi-
terrain vehicle displaying our logo.

At the end of December, Linda Meletiou retires as Town 
Clerk after 26 years of service. During my time on the 
Council and more recently as Mayor, she has been hugely 
supportive to me and all councillors, and I wish her a 
happy retirement. As we seek a replacement I am aware 
it is a difficult role to run community assets and to make 
decisions regarding public services to satisfy all residents. In 
addition the position requires tact and a legal mind to carry 
out the wishes of elected councillors. The Town Council is 
currently in the recruiting process for a full time, qualified 
and experienced town clerk. The work load has greatly 
increased during LindaÕs time and the hours of work for the 
replacement and his or her assistant will increase as will the 
cost to the council.

Planning issues have recently been very much to the fore 
recently. As I write we await the outcome of the appeal for 
the building of 17 new houses in Pike Lane. Supporting 
Nailsworth Town CouncilÕs opposition to this development, 
the local Save the Nailsworth Valley Campaign has been 
outstanding and worthy of success.

Meanwhile Nailsworth Town CouncilÕs planning application 
to build a new Multi Use Games Area within the grounds of 
the primary school is shortly to be re-submitted. After school 
hours it will be available for older children until 6.00 pm 
and then available for hire for youth and adult sports groups. 
I encourage local residents to view the scheme once it is 
available on the Stroud District Council website towards the 
end of the month.

In last monthÕs Nailsworth News, I wrote about the proposed 
move of Forest Green Football Club to Junction 13 of the M5 
and asked for views of residents. As the article was printed 
with an incorrect email, I have asked for an edited version to 
be included in this issue (see below). 

myles.robinson@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk

phone 01453 836828

Forest Green Rovers want to Move!

In the last issue of Nailsworth News we printed an article 
from the Mayor, but included an incorrect email address. In 
view of the importance of this issue to Nailsworth we are 
setting out below an edited summary version of that article, 
to remind readers of the issues. Nailsworth News will be 
keeping readers up to date in future issues, and hope to 
include a summary of responses the Mayor has received.

Editor Ð Nailsworth News

FGR is hitting the headlines again; they have applied 
to build a new Stadium at Eastington, with extra sports 
facilities. This raises many questions, as it will affect 
Nailsworth in many ways, good or bad, and FGR has been 
part of NailworthÕs history for a long time. On match days 
there is congestion of traffic and local residents can be 
severely inconvenienced by inconsiderate parking. Others 
love the buzz of excitement when our Òlittle club on the hillÓ 
takes on the best in the fifth tier of EnglandÕs football. Having 
been to a number of rival clubs in the Conference division, 
FGR is among the best in the league with a superb pitch and 
facilities. The club reflects well on Nailsworth and in addition 
provides a gym and meeting room space for non-football 
activities. Thus there are many sides to this issue.

Forest Green Rovers is ambitious and hopes to rise up a 
couple of leagues in national football, so the challenge must 
be whether Nailsworth can still accommodate the club or 
whether the site should be used for other uses. The Town 
CouncilÕs recent Housing Needs Survey showed Nailsworth 
needs over 50 new affordable homes, and there is always a 
requirement for public open and recreational space. 

Nailsworth Town Council has plenty to consider, including 
what role should the Council take, and would welcome your 
views. To progress the debate further, the Mayor Myles 
Robinson, would be interested in hearing views as to what 
should replace the football ground if in fact the club is to 
move away. In addition to retaining some sporting and 
recreation uses could this be a good site for social housing?

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Local Affairs


Si‰n Pegler hits 21 . . . 

and had a great celebration!

Cake courtesy of Nanny (last minute 
stuff but ÔfedÕ enough rum to sing sea 
shanties into the early hours), cake topper 
by Cotswold Characters (as featured front 
page February 2015 issue NN) and with 
superb attention and service by Egypt 
Mill.

Cotswold CharactersÕ business was 
founded by creative artist Laura Barton 
www.cotswoldcharacters.co.uk

Laura designs cake toppers and 
memorable (clay made) models of 
wedding couples, celebrating birthday 
individuals, pets (particularly four-legged 
friends, see front page) and everything in 
between. If you can describe it or show a photo, Laura can create it.

Egypt Mill (www.egyptmill.com) is of course a long standing and venerable 
location for any celebration and made this occasion very special. It offered a side 
table to show off the cake and topper and these were readily admired by other 
diners.

We hear that the roast beef was particularly good!

Si‰n celebrated the occasion with her friends Livi, Clare, Ash and Dom plus close 
family members. The topper was based on MarvelÕs ÔBlack WidowÕ character which 
Si‰n had depicted at a Comic-Con event. The topper was enhanced with a lab coat 
and smoking test tube - being a pharmacology student at University this fitted the 
brief perfectly.

ÔFlu Jabs up for Grabs

PriceÕs Mill Surgery is expecting its 
delivery of flu vaccinations as we go to 
press. 

Eligible patients will receive an invite 
letter in the post shortly, if not already!

If you are eligible and have an 
upcoming appointment with a GP or 
a nurse, please ask them to administer 
the flu vaccination at that time. 

If you do not have an upcoming 
appointment, please ring reception on 

01453 832424 after 2pm. 

A receptionist will be happy to make 
an appointment for you.


ÒCatch Ôem YoungÓ 

This seems to be the Nailsworth 
LibraryÕs approach! 

There is a lot to try :- 

Baby Bounce and Rhyme every 
Monday: 11.30am - 12.00pm. 

Story Time every Wednesday 
during term time: 2.00 - 2.30pm. 

On October 14th thereÕs a special 
Story Time and Craft session built 
around Nicola OÕByrneÕs lovely 
ÔA Book with BiteÕ Ð thereÕs a 
crocodile involved. 

Fun Day on the 2nd and 4th Fridays Ð simple crafts from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 

All these are free activities for pre-school children. 

Just go along and give them a try.


November NN

The next edition of the Nailsworth 
News will be created and edited by 
our Centre Spread Editor Carole de 
Lacroix.

The email address to reach her after 
the 2nd October will be the usual: 

editor@nailsworthnews.org.uk or 
features@nailsworthnews.org.uk

Please be reminded that incoming 
needs to be received by 15th October.

WhatÕs On can be advised as usual at

whatson@nailsworthnews.org.uk

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ÔBeauty @ No 6Õ is history. The ladies are now well ensconced in bright, newly 
decorated premises under the sign ÔThe RetreatÕ at the end of Bridge Street.


YouÕll have 
heard of 
Morrisons 
disappointing trading 
results and talk of 
shop closures. 

It appears that Morrisons entry into 
small convenience stores has not been a 
success and it is amongst these that the 
closures will occur. 

The Nailsworth Morrisons is safe! 
When it replaced Somerfield, some 
people regretted the lack of any home 
delivery service. That service is now in 
place, but only for internet shopping. 

You can get the goods you buy in the 
store delivered on this basis.

Just a reminder: from October 5th 
Morrisons, in common with other 
retailers, will be charging you 5p for 
a plastic shopping bag Ð so bring your 
own to the party!

James Chamberlain is making some changes to buildings on the Nailsworth 
Mills Estate. 

One of the buildings, currently empty, offered a very large floor area, larger 
than potential tenants wanted. So in come the men with hammers (and much more 
aggressive kit) and a part of the building has been demolished and the remainder 
divided so as to provide a number of smaller units of the kind that are in demand. 

The building originated in part from JamesÕ grandfatherÕs time and in part from 
his fatherÕs time. They built to last and remodelling hasnÕt been easy. 

Much of the original building was sheathed in asbestos panelling (which has 
proved very durable) and part in a similar, non-asbestos containing panelling (which 
hasnÕt). 

This is being replaced by interlocking panels which have quite thin aluminium 
outer and inner skins between which is bonded fire resistant, rigid plastic foam 
insulation. It looks to tick all the boxes. 

Why do we insist on still building houses with ÔtraditionalÕ building materials and 
methods? 

A couple of months ago we 
suggested that if you shop with 
Amazon you could consider collecting 
your purchases from KÕnÕG so that 
some money would flow back into 
Nailsworth. 

Unfortunately, there has been a 
falling out between Amazon and the 
middle man who delivered for them 
and the current arrangements donÕt 
involve KÕnÕG.

So, if you want to collect, go to the 
Post Office.


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Business


If you read our piece in last 
monthÕs Nailsworth News, 
youÕll know that plans are 
afoot at Waterloo House, the old 
HSBC Bank, to be re-opened as 
a wine bar. (We wrongly linked 
this venture to Euan MacIntyre, 
for which blunder, apologies to 
all concerned). 

We spoke with husband and 
wife team Greg and Caroline 
Saturley, owners of the award 
winning cafe The Canteen in 
Nailsworth and The Hog Pub at 
Horsley. 

They are busily planning and 
preparing this exciting new 
venture. They are no strangers to creating vibrant, quirky places to eat and drink. 
They feel that a wine bar would be a great addition to what 
Nailsworth already has to offer.

Caroline says, ÒThe old bank is crying out to be used as a 
place where local people can meet, relax and try all the fantastic 
produce that the local area has to offer.Ó 

Greg and Caroline are keen, friendly hosts who take great 
inspiration from their time living in Cyprus, which heavily 
influences their locally sourced menu and specials 
board. GregÕs background is in photography, and 
Caroline is (still) a Midwife Ð whatÕs more, she has a 
creative streak which can often see her pouring over 
her ceramic creations. The majority of the crockery 
youÕll eat from will be hand crafted and painted by 
Caroline Ð all available for sale. 

The couple have gained significant experience 
and have applied their knowledge from running the 
Canteen and The Hog. They specialise in running a 
happy place to work and are surrounded by lots of young talent! 

Caroline tells us they have learned a great deal over the last few years 
about how to run a food and beverage business, and there has been 
an overwhelmingly positive response from people so far. ÒWe plan to 
showcase local produce that we know and trust, for example ice cream 
from ÔSweetheartsÕ Claire Tyler, who lives in Watledge, and cheese from 
Horsley based ÔCurds and WheyÕ owner Lisa Stevens. We have been 
busy selecting some great wines from small producers and some amazing 
ingredients. We are planning an up-market venue with comfort and 
quality in mind. Taking over the bank provides us with the wow-factor 
we need. We canÕt wait to open!Ó

The couple are planning to open before Christmas, so watch this space!

BA


We had a conducted tour of the re-
worked (ex-BramleyÕs) building 
where Patrick and Emma Rolling plan 
to reopen. There was a lot of wet paint 
about, but itÕs really looking good. 

We understand that Patrick and Emma 
have been roughing it in Bali and have 
done a little shopping so on their return 
theyÕll be accompanied by a container 
full of - just wait and see - stuff.


We were delighted to 
receive an e-mail from Fi 
OÕDonoghue, one of the founders 
of the (then) Nailsworth all female 
decorating firm Inside Out. We 
thought they must have slipped 
below the radar. But no! ÒHere 
at Inside Out itÕs out with the old and in with 
the new! Gone is the predominance of pink and 
(formerly) strictly all female team. 

In its place is a brand new look and its first male 
recruit Ð Jamie! Jamie has years of experience in 
the decorating business and has also brought his 
expert knowledge of tiling, grouting, re-finishing of 
floors and general carpentry to the team, meaning 
we can offer even more decorating services than 
ever before.Ó 

Mind you Jamie will be a bit outnumbered.

Clare, Yvonne, Ricky and Lucy are still painting 
and Kate continues to do all the wallpapering. It is 
a great outfit. 

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Schools


Nailsworth C of E Primary

We are enjoying the start of the academic year, 
with new staff, new building works and new plans 
for the children.

I would like to welcome Liz Gellar our new 
Deputy Headteacher, Claire Oxenham our new 
Year 3 teacher and Mark Davis, who replaces 
Sally Reay leading sport across the school. Mark 
will also take on the role of Special Needs Co-
ordinator.

We continue to improve the buildings with a new 
hall roof and energy saving lighting throughout 
the school. The old terrapin has been revamped to 
increase the Phoenix Playmates provision for two 
year olds. Internally we have created a new nurture 
room and a four bay childrenÕs kitchen. 

The school is committed to supporting 
children in being successful human beings and learners. We are 
concentrating on children being spirited with a zest for life; fit 
and healthy, great readers, writers, mathematicians, creative 
communicators and amazing problem solvers. This is an exciting 
time for everyone here as we find new innovative ways of 
engaging children in the early 
years of their amazing lives. 

Our latest project is working 
with local community cafŽ, 
Star Anise, to provide school 
lunches for the children and 
teach the children how to cook. 

Year 5 is currently working 
with the Star Anise chefs to 
improve the menu choices 
and to educate children in the 
importance of healthy cooking 
and eating. Look out for next 
monthÕs report coming straight 
from Year 5!

We are constantly welcoming 
volunteers who wish to make a difference to children. If you are 
interested in volunteering, please contact the school office on the 
number below - 

Vince Southcott - Head Teacher - 832382


Beaudesert Park School News

I am delighted to let you know that the new performing arts centre here at 
Beaudesert is now complete, and building work finished. I would like to thank 
all the residents of Pinfarthings and Amberley for your patience and understanding 
over the last 18 months while the work was being done. I know it did cause some 
disruption and traffic issues, but am hopeful that these issues have now been 
resolved. 

The building itself is an excellent new facility and an inspiring performing 
arts space. It is already very much in use. In fact within an hour of the builders 
leaving, we were already setting up for our first concert! 

Plans are afoot for some outside 
organisations to use the space, and we 
are also planning to invite interested 
local residents to come and see the 
building for themselves in due course. 
Watch this space!

James Womersley - Headmaster 
Beaudesert Park School

www.beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

Fresh Faces at 
St.DominicÕs Catholic 
Primary School

We have now welcomed all of 
our children back to school and the 
Reception children have settled in 
extremely well. 

Each child in Reception has been 
partnered with a ÔbuddyÕ from Year 6 
and their buddy has helped them find 
their way around the school and make 
friends. 

At St. DominicÕs it is one of our 
aspirations that all children should come 
to school and grow within a loving and 
caring community environment. We 
have got off to a very good start this 
academic year! 

Briege Ward - Head Teacher - 832682


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Youth & Schools


IÕve lived in Nailsworth my whole 
life, in the same house on the 
same road. I, along with most 
other people my age, am provided 
with free transport to and from 
school daily. 

I come home to a safe house and 
sleep in the same warm bed every 
night. I admit, hands up, that I have 
had a perfectly comfortable life 
handed to me without having to 
work for it. 

Taking into consideration the Syrian 
refugee crisis makes me think how 
much I take these things for granted. I have never had to move out 
of my house, let alone my country due to it being an unsafe, war torn 
environment. 

I have never lost anybody I love because of war or needless murder. 
I have grown up in a beautiful, quiet countryside town and I strongly 
support those suffering from this unfortunate situation and sincerely 
hope that it is resolved soon.

Anna OÕHara


GCSEs

Having just received my GCSE results and 
having a wealth of knowledge about the exam 
system and the best ways to tackle the two 
years of your life that you feel will never end, 
I thought that I would give you my tips and 
tricks to help you succeed and feel less nervous 
about the first set of important examinations 
you will sit. 

1. My first tip is to make sure you ace Year 
10. By doing well, youÕre putting yourself 
in an excellent position for the final year. 
The harder you work in Year 10, the easier 
it is to do well in Year 11. IÕm not going to 
lie- I found Year 10 harder than Year 11. Whether thatÕs because I stepped 
up my game at the beginning of Year 11 or because Year 11 is basically 
revising Year 10 so I had already learnt it, I found the step up not be as 
significant as I was expecting. 
2. My second tip is to make sure you enjoy it, which is bizarre, I know. 
Those two years went a lot quicker than I expected. Make sure you have 
fun and cherish those moments with your friends and teachers.
3. My final tip is to revise as you go along. Year 11 is a very short year, and 
there really isnÕt much time to spend on revision in lessons. By revising as 
you go along in Year 10, when you go to revise in February time, it will all 
suddenly come back to you.


Just remember- it really isnÕt as bad as everyone makes out. DonÕt panic, enjoy 
it and work to your full potential!

Madi Rhys-Davies

See back page for a report on the successes of FGR 
Academy (Youth) football team.

Horsley Primary School

This term we welcome 17 new children to their new school. 
Our Y6s are already rising to their responsibilities by acting as 
reliable buddies to their partnered reception child.

At the end of last term we had a busy few weeks with many 
sporting events and a drama performance. 

Although Sports Day was a wet and windy affair the childrenÕs 
enthusiasm was not dampened. Divided into three teams, 
they took part in a variety of races - sprints, long distance, 
traditional sack, egg and spoon and slow bicycle. The teams 
fought long and hard with every child competing and trying 
their best. There were plenty of windswept and damp parents 
cheering their children on from the sidelines too! The three 
teams were very close, but in the end the Blues pulled ahead 
winning by 45 points. The cup was awarded to the proud team 
captains, with their team leading the traditional championsÕ 
circuit.

We held our own sponsored ÔRace for LifeÕ to raise money 
for Cancer Research. The older children were led on a cross 
country course by Olympian Dan Robinson, whilst the 
younger pupils ran around the village playing field. Many 
demonstrated tremendous stamina and perseverance and 
kept running despite the warm weather. Very well done 
to everyone who took part! In another running event at 
Stratford Court, Merlin made it into the year 6 boysÕ final 
and Lily-Anna took second place in the year 5 girlsÕ final.

On a beautiful summerÕs evening the playground was packed 
with families and friends all gathered to see the junior play 
performance of ÔThe TempestÕ. This famous Shakespeare 
play was expertly narrated by Lily with Nat, Isobel and 
Archie taking lead roles. The whole cast sang and acted with 
confidence and there were some lovely comedy moments 
including a Benny Hill style of dance! 

A great end to an excellent year and now we eagerly anticipate 
the year ahead. 

The school Open Morning will be taking place on Wednesday 
7th October (9.30 - 11.30am). 
As well as places in the 
September 2016 reception 
class, we may be able to place 
late-starters and those moving 
to the area in other year groups 
Ð please enquire when you 
visit.

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Climate Awareness Day

What can I do? - Saturday 24th October

Nailsworth District and Town Councillors are 
organising a Climate Awareness Day.

We believe in Nailsworth that our environmental 
and green credentials are important. People in towns 
and villages across the Shires are seriously looking at 
ways to do Ôtheir bitÕ for the climate.

The Nailsworth Climate Awareness Day is to 
highlight what local people are doing in rural areas 
and what more can be achieved.

The Day is for our local residents to find out how 
they can improve their awareness and what our local 
Council, local companies and local people are doing 
in terms of ÔThink Global, Act LocalÕ.

Morning programme

It will be on a Nailsworth Market Day and we are looking forward to 
welcoming the following with stands and displays at the Town Square in the 
morning from 9 am - 1 pm:

BMW - Electric Car i3, Renishaw, Fluid Transfer, Stagecoach, Stroud District 
Council - Recycling Awareness, Ecotricity - renewables, Severn Wye Energy 
Agency, Transition Stroud, Gloucestershire Climate Action Network, GlosCAN, 
Sustrans, Zero Carbon Britain, Electric Bikes, Eco Tourism, Black8Bikes, local 
produce, local groups - allotment holders, residentsÕ groups, Horsley Orchard 
Project, HOP, local schools, young people - Youth Club - Junior Wardens, local 
press and BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

We shall also have a show of ÔHow we have progressed through the agesÕ with 
ploughing horses, a Steam Engine, a 1950s tractor, and a modern-day tractor, plus 
the BMW 3i Electric Car.

Afternoon programme

At 2 pm there will be a climate film ÔThin IceÕ, at the Arkell Centre, a guided 
walk by Mike Harvey around Nailsworth, a bike ride around Nailsworth and a 
farm walk involving Ruskin Mill.

For further details, please contact Councillors:

Emma Sims - 835105 - emmasims513@gmail.com

Steve Robinson - 834270 / Rowland Blackwell - 833043

 Sue Reed - 833472 / Sally Thorpe - 872251

Norman Kaye - 833458

Apple Juicing Event

ItÕs a bumper crop this year so why not 
use up your spare apples to make delicious 
pure apple juice? 

The Horsley Orchard Project (HOP) 
can process your apples quickly while you 
wait and has proved very popular for the 
past few years at the October Nailsworth 
community juicing event. 

The amazing hydro press used, which 
runs on water pressure only, has got to be 
seen to be believed!

Just bring your well washed apples, 
together with bottles or plastic cartons, to 
this seasonÕs fun community juicing event 
to be held on -

Saturday, 24th October, 10am Ð 2pm, 
outside the Nailsworth Co-op store. 

Sterile cartons will be available (good 
for freezing juice). HOP asks for a 
donation of 50p per bottle towards costs. 
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Faith and Service


Christ Church

Autumn Ð mists and mellow 
fruitfulness, or the final 
admission that summer has gone 
and itÕs getting dark at night! 
Whichever it is in your head Ð 
itÕs here. The question is Ð what 
to do with it? 

For some it is a time to make 
endless jam and chutney, for others there is preparation 
for longer darker nights with the fun of Bonfire Night. 
From glorious colours on the trees to stars lighting the 
skies, from the taste of fresh jam, blackberries and apples 
to the crackle of a bonfire and the smell of the wood 
smoke, this season touches our senses. 

Our senses awaken memories that may be good, or may 
be more challenging. Whatever happens when you think 
of autumn and experience the world around you there will 
be a sense of time. Time moving on, another year flying 
past and all the other autumns remembered. Maybe this 
old Jewish song will help us see autumn not just as a time 
for our senses to be touched, but also a time for a spirits 
to be blessed:

ItÕs harvest time, itÕs harvest time,

How rich is natureÕs yield

In fruit of earth and bush and tree,

From orchard, farm and field.

ItÕs autumn time, itÕs autumn time,

When leaves turn gold and red.

In smiling sky and land and sea GodÕs glories are 
outspread.

Enjoy the sun, the rain, the wind and the colours, the 
smells, the tastes and the sounds of autumn. God gave 
them to us to enjoy and 
remind us what a great 
job he did in creating 
the world Ð who hasnÕt 
marveled at the beauty 
of an autumn day. I 
think thatÕs what I 
will do with autumn Ð 
marvel at it.

Helene Grant, Minister, 
Christ Church 

Tel: 07956 657759 - Email: revhelenegrant@gmail.com

St. GeorgeÕs

Dear Friends,

As I write these words, the news 
is full of heartrending images and 
stories from across Europe and the 
Middle East about the incredible 
movement of people fleeing 
the conflict in Syria and Iraq in 
particular.

It has stirred strong and 
contrasting emotions from those 
who would welcome anybody to 
our shores to those who would 
erect fences around our coastline 
to stop anyone coming in.

But is there a Christian reaction?

Jesus tells us that we are to Ôlove our neighbours as ourselvesÕ. 
And he illustrates what he means with the story of the Good 
Samaritan. In that tale, those you 
might expect to help a stricken man Ð 
the Priest and the Teacher of the Law 
Ð ignore him as they are too busy with 
other things. 

Instead it is the Samaritan Ð a 
foreigner and outcast amongst the 
Jews of the time Ð who stoops to help 
this fallen Jew.

Jesus teaches that we should do to 
anyone in need what we would hope 
might be done to us.

We now live in a global village. That 
means our view of ÔneighbourhoodÕ 
should include all our fellow citizens 
of this planet. And, if we are a 
Christian country, as many still claim, our duty is to reach out to 
those in need and do all we can to alleviate their plight.

It is good to see so many local initiatives supporting national 
and international campaigns and I heartily commend all those 
working in our area to find many ways to bring immediate relief 
and also long term hope for those so tragically uprooted.

Best wishes,

Mike

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Nailsworth Quaker Meeting

Quaker ÒWeekÓ this year is from Wednesday 14th to Sunday 
17th October from 12 noon to 6 pm. It is a time when we hope 
that people with an interest in finding out more about Quaker 
values and ways, will feel able to visit Nailsworth Quaker 
Meeting House.

Our focus this time on Òsigns of hope in a troubled worldÓ 
has led us to bring two events to Nailsworth Meeting 
House. They both relate to the Quaker Peace Testimony, but 
demonstrate how those of faith or none have come together 
and transformed their suffering.

One is an exhibition brought together by Laura Shipler 
Chico, of the Quaker Peace and Social WitnessÕs East Africa 
programme. While working in Rwanda she witnessed the 
ability of people to use pain as a source of strength and asked 
herself Òcould I do this?Ó 

The exhibition uses photographs and personal testimonies 
featuring Quakers or those involved in Quaker peace-building 
work from seven sub-Saharan African countries. All have 
experienced some form of violence and the exhibition traces 
journeys that have transformed that suffering into a force for 
social change under the title ÔThis Light that Pushes MeÕ.

The second is the showing of a documentary that tells of two 
South Africans, One a white Christian woman and the other 
a black atheist man, one of whom has suffered directly from 
the actions of the other, but both have been victims and risen 
beyond their pain. The filmÕs producer lived in South Africa 
for some years during the time of apartheid and returned after 
34 years to tell this story; its director is a Palestinian Muslim 
from Gaza, who recognised a parallel between apartheid and 
the current situation in Palestine. 

On Thursday 15th October it will be possible to view the 
exhibition from 6.45 pm, before the showing of the film 
ÔBeyond ForgivingÕ at 7.30 pm. Afterwards a short period 
of silent reflection will lead into a discussion facilitated by 
Howard Grace who produced the film.

These events are free. All are welcome.

Please contact Nailsworth Meeting Warden on 832684 

e-mail nailsworthwarden@gmail.com 

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Visit our shop on a Saturday morning and you might bump into Loki and his ÔmumÕ. 

Loki is an 8 year old Jack Russell named after the Norwegian God of Mischief - ThorÕs 
brother. Loki likes cuddles and chasing balls and Saturday is bribery biscuit time with a 
dog treat on entering the shop and another on exit. 

He is very well behaved and waits patiently while mum does her shopping. They 
routinely come across from Tetbury and have voted us Òthe best shop in NailsworthÓ!

Another doggy regular is the beautiful and equally well 
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After disagreeing with the views on infant baptism by the Forest Green minister, and 
defecting briefly to far away KingÕs Stanley, William Harding in1707 invited like-
minded Baptists to meet for social worship in his home at Walkley Wood.

In 1715, the group had expanded so much that Dr Newth of Horsley was employed 
to build a simple Chapel in Shortwood near the Nodes, which was opened on 
Easter Tuesday 1716 by the Rev Joseph Price 
of Tewkesbury. It had neither pews nor pulpit, 
but provided protection from the weather for the 
congregation of mostly poor weavers who would 
walk there from miles around on their Sunday 
off. Visiting preachers led the services, as the 
fluctuating fortunes of the Chapel often did not 
allow for the employment of a resident minister.

Christ Church celebrates 300 years of 
Shortwood Baptist and 48 years since 
the formation of Christ Church 

You are warmly invited to join us on

Sunday 18 October

Sunday service at 10.30am 

Celebration concert at 7.30pm 

(No charge but donatiions to a chosen charity welcomed)

 
First Baptist Chapel at Shortwood 1715 - 1837


Rev William 
Winterbotham

 
The Rev William Winterbotham (who had been 
imprisioned at Newgate for four years and fined 
£200 for preaching a ÔseditiousÕ sermon) officiated 
for 25 years from 1804-1829, during which time 
membership rose to over 500, making this the largest and most important rural Baptist church in the country.

Under the care of the Rev Thomas Fox Newman 1832-1864, numbers increased to 670 with 73 Sunday 
School teachers and 328 scholars recorded in 1848. The Deacons came from most of the important mill 
owning families in Nailsworth.

Even though the original Chapel had already been enlarged twice, in 1837 it was knocked down and rebuilt 
to provide sufficient space for 1200 worshippers to attend at once.

 
Second Shortwood Chapel 1837 - 1881

The cross from 
the former 
Forest 
Green 
Chapel 
sits 
behind 
the stone wall 
outside the Christ 
Church Rooms.


Members were divided on the sucessor to Rev. Newman and 60 - 80 of them withdrew 
from Shortwood and commissioned architect Mr. Clissold to build a new Chapel in 
Bristol Road, which opened in 1867/68 and was known as the Tabernacle. With members 
returning to Shortwood, the building was briefly a Methodist Chapel before it was bought 
by the Urban District Council in 1947 and became the Town Hall in 1961.


mid 1900s (Percy Hyde and 
Bryan James played the organ)

When the Rev. James Cave arrived to take up his 
ministry in 1881, it was on the understanding that 
the Chapel be rebuilt nearer town. The old Chapel 
was dismantled and some of the stone used in the 
building of Box church.

The site in Newmarket was donated by chemist 
William Smith for the building of a ÒChapel to seat 
600, with a schoolroom, vestries and classrooms 
attached.Ó


In the cavity below the 
Foundation stone, a time 
capsule was placed containing a 
ÔHistory of ShortwoodÕ by William 
Winterbotham, lithographic views 
of the original Chapel and the 
rebuilt one, and copies of the 
Freeman newspaper and the Stroud 
Journal of the past week.


Raising funds was a major 
undertaking involving bazaars, 
a loan from the Baptist Building 
Fund, private donations, and 
a share scheme. The total 
cost, including extending the 
graveyard at Shortwood over 
the former Chapel site, came to 
£3177 2s 10d. Much of the 
stone and roof timbers came 
from the dismantled Chapel, 
as did the organ which was 
enlarged (but had to be replaced 
in 1955 at a cost of £252 when 
the original was found to contain 
weevils).


1967, Last service before name changed to Christ 
Church, Rev Ron Jones officiating

The new Chapel 1881

The question of uniting with Forest Green Congregational Chapel was raised in the early 1900s, and again in 1937. In the 250th celebration 
year, agreement in principle was reached at last by both churches, leading to the amalgamation of the Baptists and United Reform Church and 
a new name of Christ Church in 1967, with the local Methodists joining them in September 1974. As it has turned out, Ministers have 
been elected alternatively from the three branches.



Community & Events


Comrades Club

IÕve lived in the Nailsworth area for fifteen years and 
it was three years before I stepped through the doors 
of the Comrades Club. My first visit was to a musical 
evening with an award winning Elvis impersonator. 

I discovered a vibrant social club which had 
originally been set up by returning World War I 
veterans (the Comrades) and was now being run by a 
dedicated group of locals for the benefit of its members. 
The rather forbidding exterior at the foot of the Town 
Hall car park belies the quantity and scale of activity 
beyond the doors. 

The Comrades Club is situated in the old Brewery 
building and is spread over three floors with a ground 
floor bar and snooker room with two full size tables, 
a downstairs hall with skittle alley and bar. Upstairs 
thereÕs a meeting room and large hall, also with a bar. 

Because of the scale and versatility of the various spaces 
the Club hosts a wide range of events, or hires out the rooms 
for others to host. In the last few months there have been 
discos, dramas, comedy nights, wedding receptions, adult and 
childrenÕs birthday parties, christening parties and live music. 
Local bands use the downstairs hall as a rehearsal space. 

For sporting enthusiasts the Comrades Club runs mixed and 
menÕs darts teams as well as two skittles teams and a snooker 
team. If you prefer to watch top sporting action, including 
Champions League matches this season, they show BT Sport. 
Various dance and exercise classes take place in the large hall 
upstairs most nights of the week and a guided circular walk 
starts and finishes at the Comrades every Saturday morning. 

On the first Saturday of every month they host a pub quiz 
and bingo takes place on the second Friday of the month. A 
number of local organisations hold their regular meetings at 
the Club.

IÕve found the members and bar staff to be welcoming so if 
you havenÕt already discovered this hidden gem in the centre 
of Nailsworth, do pop in and check out the Comrades Club 
for yourself.

Angel Azcona - (07958 702492 or 835398)

The Comrades is also holding an evening of ÔPopular Music 
and SongsÕ with the Nailsworth Silver Band on Sunday 11 
October. This is a musical evening in memory of Philip 
Sawyer, a well known local man who gave greatly to the 
Silver Band until he died in 2001.

We are assured that there will be plenty of Òfoot-tapping 
music and songs which we all know, a few WW1 songs which 
we all enjoy singing to and plenty of chances for a big sing to 
finish off.Ó

Sunday 11 
October: start 
at 7pm. Bar / 
refreshments 
from 6pm. 
Tickets from 
Comrades Club / 
Shiny Goodness. 
£15 adults, under 
16 free. AA

Fancy a Curry?

Nailsworth Youth Club Annual Indian 
Meal and Fund Raising Evening

The annual fund raising Indian meal and 
auction will take place on 

Saturday 24th October 7.30pm

 at the Youth Club. 

In past years the event has proven very 
popular. The three course meal is prepared 
and served by MadhuÕs Rasoi Authentic 
Cuisine followed by a raffle and an 
auction. 

Tickets are often snapped up quickly so 
if you want to come along then please 
contact the Youth Club for tickets.

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Music to our Ears!

WhatÕs the difference between a master craftsman and a piano teacher?

Well, none in Stephen PeartÕs case. After a lifetime in the building trade (he 
even rebuilt his own beautiful home in a Horsley valley from a tumbledown 
cottage), he has just 
been awarded the 
prestigious EPTA 
piano teachersÕ 
qualification.

ÒIÕve played the 
piano since I was 
seven years old,Ó 
he says, Òbut, like 
many, gave up as a 
teenager. It was only 
when my children 
started to learn that 
I took it up again. In 
fact, I did my Grade 
1 exam in 1964 
and my grade 5 in 
1994!Ó

HeÕs the first to admit the course has had its challenges, such as having 
to perform in public. ÒIÕm used to the amateur stage as IÕm a member of 
Nailsworth Dramatic Society; but playing the piano in front of people really 
does teach you how to control nerves!Ó And heÕs come through with flying 
colours.

Current pupils range from a 70 something-year-old learning from scratch, 
right down to an enthusiastic 13 year old. Lessons are never dull Ð Stephen 
teaches traditional skills alongside improvisation (Òa much-overlooked toolÓ); 
but, mostly, he wants his pupils to relax and have fun. Not only that, but the 
view pupils enjoy is pretty good, too Ð lessons take place in the music room 
Stephen built himself, overlooking another of his designs: a pond regularly 
visited by wild ducks!

ÒPeople wouldnÕt immediately relate being a builder or a carpenter to being 
a piano teacher but they are both creative arts,Ó he says, ÒAnd I love teaching. 
IÕm excited by it. For me, itÕs a new venture, and yet it involves something 
IÕve been doing all of my life.Ó

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District Council Report

On Wednesday 16th September more 
than 70 residents attended a public meeting 
organised by County, District and Town 
Councillors to listen to concerns regarding 
traffic speed and traffic movements around 
Star Hill/Jubilee Road/Windsoredge and 
Inchbrook Hill.

Following an introduction from councillors 
and the local Highways manager who spoke 
about how improvements could possibly take 
place, members of the public were invited to 
ask questions.

The residentsÕ main concern was the speed 
of traffic in this area, considering that it is 
an approved 20mph zone. Residents were 
keen to see some sort of traffic calming and 
possibly road closures to prevent a rat-run 
which appears to be getting worse. If road 
closures were implemented a few residents 
were concerned that it would only transfer 
the problem on to other roads.

Many people were concerned regarding 
the amount of traffic approaching the mini 
roundabout on the A46 and how it might be 
improved.

It was agreed that councillors and officers 
would go away and price up several schemes, 
including better signage, and report back to a 
future meeting.

District Councillors -

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As mentioned in the MayorÕs report, Josh 
Ireland is the townÕs new groundsman. 
Already with family ties in town and an allegiance 
to FGR, he knows most of the areas of duty for his 
rounds. 

His experience lies in almost three years working 
in a similar role for a local council before becoming 
a tyre fitter for a while. ÒThe chance to have a full 
time position in a job I love doing meant that I had to 
apply to work here. Being outdoors and meeting new 
people everyday is part of the attraction as well as 
seeing an immediate result 
of my efforts as I work.Ó

His role in town is mainly in making sure that KGV, 
Miles Marling field, the centre of town, Shortwood play 
area and the tennis courts are properly maintained. It 
is not just a matter of mowing and streaming - hedges, 
checking play / exercise equipment for safety and 
marking out the football pitches is all part of the dayÕs 
work. Any pruning or planting in town is left to a Ôhigher 
powerÕ, namely Pete.

And, if you see him on a Saturday at KGV dealing 
with the football nets - give him a hand. He comes in on 
his day off for no extra reward to make sure the nets are 
properly looked after. Now that is dedication!

Pike Lane Appeal

Well, the Planning Appeal has now 
been heard and we expect the result in 
mid October. We can only cross our 
fingers. We have all worked so hard in 
the past year to present a clear case to 
the Government Inspector. The hearing 
lasted almost two days and was heard 
at the Carol Embrey Suite of FGR, 
with the public seating filled with 
Nailsworth people who wanted to show 
the Inspector just how objectionable 
was the application. One lady took the 
opportunity to read the Nailsworth poet 
WH DaviesÕ ÒWhat is this life if, full of 
care, we have no time to stand and stare 
...Ó

The hearing turned on three factors. 
First, whether the Stroud Local Plan 
required any significant housing 
development in town (it does not) and, 
if there is a need for affordable housing, 
whether it should be in this unique valley. 
Second, the landscape value of the 
Newmarket Valley, which we defended 
and Newland Homes sought to dismiss. 
Third, whether this was a ÔsustainableÕ 
development (we said Òin no wayÓ,)

Over 800 written objections from local 
people were made. It was a magnificent 
campaign by the ÔSave Nailsworth ValleyÕ 
group. There was solid support from the 
Town Council and from our District and 
County Councillors.

We have done our best. Now we just 
have to wait. Norman Kay


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Sahara Therapy?

Dianne Bradshaw, who works as a Therapist at The 
Nailsworth Natural Health Centre spends her days treating 
neck, back and muscular problems using gentle effective 
treatments. However, she is set for a change for five days in 
November when she will undertake a Sahara Desert Trek in 
aid of The ChildrenÕs Centre in the Isle of Man and the David 
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for orphaned elephants.

The ChildrenÕs Centre provides a whole range of services for 
anyone who needs their help and Dianne will be joining their 
desert trek set to help raise funds for their worthwhile charity. 

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescues orphaned 
elephants 
and 
rehabilitates them back into the wild. 

Both these charities are close to DianneÕs heart, as her 
work also involves treating animals and she was lucky 
enough to go on a busmanÕs holiday in 2009 with a group 
of therapists to work with the elephants in Kenya.

Dianne said, ÒWe went out there to treat physically 
injured orphaned baby elephants with the various 
therapies each of us specialise in. These ranged from 
the Bowen Technique to Cranial Therapy. Some of the 
elephants were as young as six weeks old and it was a hugely 
rewarding experience.Ó This will be a challenging event, 
Dianne has done a good deal of training already in readiness 
for the start on 12th November. The route will take four days 
to complete, walking 7-8 hours on some days.

Dianne added, ÒMy patients and fellow therapists in 
Nailsworth have been very generous in donating funds for 
the trek and I am really keen to raise any further funds I 
possibly can for these incredibly worthwhile and hardworking 
charities.Ó

For information about DianneÕs work or to make a donation 
towards the trek visit her website - 

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Food waste recycling 

Many will have read in Stroud District 
CouncilÕs annual newsletter, which was 
sent to all households in the district in 
September, about the changes to waste 
and recycling collections that come in 
towards the end of next year. 

Fundamental to the changes is the 
introduction of a weekly food waste 
recycling service. With the food waste 
taken care of each week, the Council 
will then arrange to collect the remaining 
waste fortnightly instead of weekly. 

This should not pose problems because 
it should no longer contain food waste, 
which is generally the cause of smells 
and unpleasantness, and because the 
vast majority of households will receive 
wheelie-bins for their remaining rubbish 
instead of bin bags. Capacity also 
shouldnÕt be a problem because a third 
of the waste we currently put out will 
already be catered for with the weekly 
food waste collections. The use of bins 
will also prevent birds and animals from 
attacking bin bags as they currently do.

 However, not all households will be 
able to have a wheelie-bin due to space 
or access restrictions. Generally these 
will be the same as the ones which 
currently have recycling bags instead of 
recycling wheelie-bins. These properties 
will continue to receive rubbish bags, but 
they will be beige rather than the current 
black. Whilst bags are easier for birds 
and foxes to attack, they should prove 
less of a target as they will no longer 
contain the food waste which they are 
attracted to.

 With a year to go until the new service 
is rolled out, Stroud District Council is 
still finalising which households will 
have bags instead of bins and putting the 
finishing touches to the scheme. TheyÕll 
be publicising the changes and sending 
information directly to households nearer 
the time. www.stroud.gov.uk/newscheme


Tea-Time Concert - Sunday 11th October - 3pm Christ Church

Roger Huckle (violin)

Robyn Austin (cello)

Yoshiko Endo (piano)

Schumann Piano Trio in D 
minor Op.63

Brahms Piano Trio in C 
minor Op.101

Bristol EnsembleÕs series of tea-time chamber concerts at Christ Church gets under 
way with a pair of Piano Trios from the romantic era. SchumannÕs D minor trio is 
the first of the three that he wrote and is brooding and fantastical. 

The third and final piano trio displays all the passion and lyricism youÕd expect 
from Brahms despite its relatively minimalist style. 

Tickets £10 on the door

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New Chapter for Nailsworth 
Subscription Rooms

The Trustees of Nailsworth Youth & Community Enterprise 
(NYCE) which manages the townÕs Subscription Rooms 
next to The Village Inn in Bath Road have just opened a new 
chapter in the buildingÕs history by acquiring the freehold of 
the site, including the land on which Nailsworth Tennis Club 
has its tennis courts. 

 This represents a significant turnaround in the fortunes of 
the Subscription Rooms as some years ago there was a risk 
that charitable youth work carried out at the venue would 
cease and the assets lost to the people of Nailsworth. The 
Charity Commission has recently approved a change in status 
for NYCE to that of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation 
which has enabled it to hold freehold property. The NYCE 
Trustees have negotiated with the former trustees (the 
successors of the National Association of Clubs for Young 
People) to transfer the freehold to them, thereby securing the 
future of the premises for the benefit of the community.

 There have been many changes to the appearance of the 
building in recent times with a refurbishment programme both 
internally and externally. This has been made possible through 
grants and bring the various spaces for many group activities. 
The next phase of this makeover will be a new main entrance 
area and side doors at the front of the building to replace a 
very dilapidated area and funding for this is currently being 
sought. 

 This venue is the home of the Phoenix table-tennis club, the 
Community Workshops, circus skills tuition, fitness and dance 
classes, badminton teams and drama classes for Ruskin Mill 
students.Many other groups and individuals hire space for 
music events, dances, meetings and private gatherings. 

 The Chairman of NYCE, John Rowley said, ÒMany local 
people over the years 
have worked hard 
to safeguard the 
Sub Rooms and its 
grounds for the benefit 
of the community, 
particularly young 
people. The threat 
that these amenities 
might have been lost 
has now passed and in 
securing the freehold 
we can look forward 
with much more 
confidence as we 
continue to develop 
the facilities. Older 
buildings like ours 
are costly to maintain 
but we have reduced 
that burden by making 
many energy saving improvements as well as increasing 
comfort levels and sound insulation for users.Ó 

 This yearÕs NYCE AGM will be held at The 
Subscription Rooms at 7.30pm on Thursday 19th November 
2015 and any resident of Nailsworth is welcome to attend the 
proceedings and to see in more detail what has been achieved 
in this landmark building. 

 If you would like to book space at the Subscription 
Rooms please visit the website for further details - 

www.nailsworthsubroooms.org.uk


Llama Drama?

We were delighted to hear from Shirley Russell who 
snapped these unusual animals at Hanover Gardens. We 
arenÕt clear why they were present but it was clearly a 
feature of the day and made many smile!

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Nailsworth Community Land 
Trust Ltd

So, where are we?

¥ WeÕve got our registration
¥ WeÕve got a business plan in 
place.
¥ WeÕve got an effective 
working partnership with 
Aster Homes and gcp 
Architects
¥ WeÕve got, based on the 
earlier consultation sessions, 
a plan for a mixture of 
houses and flats, all with 
conventional pitched roofs; 
there are details to be resolved 
following consultation but the 
broad scheme, as illustrated 
in the outline plan, is in place. 
(choice of pictures following)


Where from here?

¥ Final legal agreement on the transfer of the land at Lawnside will be completed.
¥ There will be a formal Annual General Meeting of the newly registered entity on 
October 12th at which Directors will be elected and a way of working, including 
financial accountability discussed and agreed. The meeting is open to all, although 
only NCLT members may vote. If you are not a member you will be able to join on 
the night if you live or work in Nailsworth.
¥ There will be a legally required, six week consultation period starting on October 
5th. Material for consideration during the consultation period will be available at 
the Town Information Centre, The Arkell Centre and on line at www.nailsworthclt.
org.uk. The TIC will hold question and comment forms and there will be various 
exhibitions and drop-in meetings to solicit opinions; details of when and where 
will posted at the TIC and on our website. During November we plan a series of 
consultative meetings so that the results of the consultation can be brought together 
and summarised.
¥ We will continue to look for new sites for future development of affordable 
housing, to be owned by the community and retained in the rental sector.


This is a landmark venture for the town, beginning to provide housing in response to 
the Town CouncilÕs housing needs survey. 

The Lawnside development is an important 
beginning for Nailsworth.

Nailsworth Film Club

Friday 16th October - ÔOf Horses and 
MenÕ, 8pm at The Arkell Centre, Forest 
Green.

Friday 6th November - ÔSelmaÕ, 

8pm at The Arkell Centre, Forest Green

More details are available on its website:- 

www.nailsworthfilmclub.co.uk 

or from Membership Secretary, Krissy 
Spencer 01453 549661


It was back in 2012 when we 
introduced you to the collection 
of medals awarded to Hilliers 
for their food products. At the 
time we wondered whether they 
might figure in a future Nailsworth 
Museum. 

Well, weÕre happy to report the 
next best thing. 

The medals have been 
impressively mounted and are now 
on display in the Town Archives.


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Business

Baby Signing - The TinyTalk of the Town

After struggling 
with post natal 
depression in 
the early months 
as a parent, 
Claire Owen, 
GloucestershireÕs 
TinyTalk baby 
signing teacher, is 
passionate about 
supporting parents 
on this journey. 

ÒI learned baby 
signing with my son and found it absolutely amazing! To be 
able to communicate effectively with a baby who canÕt speak, 
who is only just sitting up in fact, is incredibly rewarding and 
delightful. Not only did it strengthen the bond between my son 
and I, it reduced frustration and gave me a window into his 
mind. 

His first sign was ÔhomeÕ as we walked down our street. 
What was even more amazing was that he signed ÔhomeÕ when 
I was out with friends, to tell me that he wanted to go home. 

He was just 8 months old. He could let me know what he 
was noticing, feeling and wanting. This is especially useful 
when these things are important or not obvious.Ó

TinyTalk teach 150 signs in the class. Signs that are useful 
as part of a babyÕs every day routine. At your first class, which 
is free, you will learn the signs for milk, food, drink, more, all 
gone and what?

Claire is running a TinyTalk class at the Arkell Centre on 
Wednesday mornings at 10am. The fun and relaxed classes 
are 1 hour long. Signs are taught through songs, games, books 
and sensory activities followed by playtime and refreshments. 

There are limited numbers to prevent it from getting too 
hectic. Booking is therefore required.

Claire says, ÒTinyTalk is in itÕs 14th year now and has been 
recognised as the leading provider of baby sign language 
classes in the UK. 

This year it received three awards in the national WhatÕs On 
For Little Ones Awards where nearly 90,000 votes were cast.Ó 

Go and see for yourself!

www.tinytalk.co.uk / claireo@tinytalk.co.uk


Editor Vacancy Ð Urgent Appeal 

Nailsworth News has yet to find a new 
Editor, and appeals to the people of 
Nailsworth to come forward and talk 
to us about this valuable and rewarding 
task. 

In the recent issues we have appealed 
for a new Editor to come forward to 
replace Gail. She feels it is necessary 
to retire from the role as she has moved 
away from the area.

Some people have already expressed 
interest but, at the time of writing, we 
have not yet been able to appoint a new 
Editor. The situation is now becoming 
urgent, and the future of the paper could 
be in jeopardy if we do not get a new 
Editor.

The EditorÕs job requires a serious 
commitment, and this may be a problem 
for many people. The Management 
team of Nailsworth News has therefore 
been giving a lot of thought as to how 
we could make the EditorÕs job easier 
by sharing more of the work with other 
members of the team if this would 
encourage people to come forward

If you have skills in either Editing 
or Desktop Publishing, and some time 
available, please talk to us as soon as 
you can. If you are not sure about your 
skills, just talk to us in order to find out 
what is involved and see if you are able 
to contribute. Having time available is 
the important bit. We need to solve this 
to make sure that the Nailsworth News 
continues to provide the service it has 
given to this Community for the last 15 
years. 

We repeat that there is a very strong 
team already in place to help anybody 
coming forward for this important work. 
We need you! 

editor@nailsworthnews.org.uk 

 Voicemail 0303 040 1150

Nailsworth News needs 
a new Distribution 
Manager

Nailsworth News also looks for a 
volunteer to come forward to help 
organise the distribution of the paper.

Don Luke is ready to retire from the 
job he has done for the last 15 years. 
We have appealed in past issues for 
volunteers to come forward to help us 
in this very important and rewarding 
task. 

Without the important work of the 
Distribution Manager the paper would 
not get to the residents of our town. 
There is a wonderful team of helpers 
in place, and our printers do all they 
can to make the task easier. There may 
also be ways in which the task could be 
shared by a couple of people.

So if you have a few hours available 
towards the end of each month, for 10 
months of the year, please contact us. 

If you are interested please contact in 
the first instance, Don Luke who will 
be able to explain what is involved.

Don Luke 01453 833132 
donmorningside@gmail.com


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Playcircle Musical Storytime, Fridays 10-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm (term time), 
Town Hall. A creative session of singing, movement and storytelling for babies 
and toddlers. Half termly membership, email playcircle@live.com to book a free 
taster session

Story Time at Nailsworth Library (2-5yrs), Wednesdays 2pm (term time).

Teddy Tunes, guitar-led musical fun, Tuesdays 10-11.30am (term time), Christ 
Church Rooms. £5 plus £1 for each additional sibling (babies under 6 months and 
adults free). Info: Vanessa 07806 802540

Tiny Talk Baby Signing, Wednesdays 10-11am, Arkell Centre. Booking required, 
contact Claire on 07525 443999 or claireo@tinytalk.co.uk

Senior Youth Club (13+ yrs), Tuesdays 7-9pm (term time only), Nailsworth Youth 
Club. Info: Tracey 833212

Intermediate Youth Club (11-13 yrs), Fridays 6.30-8.30pm (term time only), 
Nailsworth Youth Club. Info: Tracey 833212

Junior Youth Club (8-11 yrs), Wednesdays 5.30-7pm (term time only), Nailsworth 
Youth Club. Info: Tracey 833212

Church

Communion Service, Sundays 11am, St GeorgeÕs

Community

AlzheimerÕs Cafe, Last Wednesday of the month (not Dec) 2-4pm, Christ Church 
Rooms. Info: 834714

Archive Office open Mondays and Fridays 10am-12 pm, Town Hall

Bingo, Saturdays from 8pm, Shortwood Social Club

Bingo, Tuesdays 7pm, Nailsworth Social Club

CitizenÕs Advice Bureau drop-in, Tuesdays 1-3.30pm, Arkell Centre

Computer Buddy scheme drop-in, Wednesdays 10am-12pm or book a slot on 
Friday mornings, Nailsworth Library. Info: 832747

Credit Union, Wednesdays 2.30-4pm, Arkell Centre. Info: 298785

Forest Green Senior Citizens Thursdays 2-4pm, Arkell Centre. Info: David 833411

Library club for older people, second Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm, 
transport can be provided. Info: 832747

Lunch Club, second Monday of the month, Arkell Centre - all welcome. Info: 
Angela 834260

Macular Society, third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, Christ Church 
Hall. Info: Sandra 833614

ME Support Group, first Monday of the month, 11am, The Canteen. Info: Richard 
07814 223567

MenÕs Shed community workshop, Tuesdays 1.30pm, Subscription Rooms

Monday Club Day Centre at Concord, 10am-2.45pm, £4.50 to include morning 
coffee, lunch, afterpm tea. Info: Lois 07757 366382

Nailsworth Climate Change Awareness Day, Saturday 24 October approx 9am-
2pm, various venues followed by film ÔTrashedÕ at 2pm in the Arkell Centre

Nailsworth Community Land Trust AGM, Monday 12 October 7pm, Town Hall

Nailsworth Library Book Club, last Wednesday of the month, 2pm. Free and tea 
and coffee available. Info: Stuart 839250

Nailsworth Probus Club, every second and fourth Wednesday 10am, Mortimer 
Room. Info: Henry 835901

Nailsworth Quaker Week exhibition ÔThis Light That Pushes MeÕ, Wednesday 14 - 
Sunday 16 October 12-6pm, Nailsworth Meeting House. Info: 832684

Nailsworth Quaker Week film ÔBeyond ForgivingÕ with discussion, Thursday 15 
October, 6.45pm for 7.30pm start, Nailsworth Meeting House. Info: 832684

Neighbourhood Warden, PCSO and Dog Warden Drop-in, last Thursday of the 
month 2-3pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Peter 07779 347113

Quiz Night, first Saturday of the month 8-8.30pm start, Comrades Club. Info: 
832646

Rotary lunch clubs, fourth Monday of the month starting 26 October, Arkell 
Centre. Info: Stephen 872251

Royal British Legion Forest Green/Nailsworth Branch, Thursday 15th October. 
Info: ledgemoor@hotmail.com

Senior CitizensÕ Club, Thursdays 2pm, Arkell Centre (£1.50). Info: Dave 833411

Shortwood Social Club Afterpm Tea and Bingo, first Monday of the month, 2pm.

Town Council meeting, third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Town Hall

Dance

Dance classes, Wednesdays 7.45pm (intermediate collegiate shag) and 9pm 
(intermediate lindy hop), Comrades Club. Info: Nicky 07728 600056

Dance classes for ladies, Thursdays 2-3pm, Christchurch Hall. Info: Marion 
861001 or marionmills@btopenworld.com

Hip Hop and Cheerleading Class (11+ yrs), Saturdays 10.45am, FGR Dance 
Studio. Info: alisonholding@hotmail.co.uk

Jive classes, Thursdays 7.30pm (beginners) and 8.30pm (intermediate), Comrades 
Club. Info: Nicky 07728 600056





WhatÕs On - October 2015

To request an event listing, contact Jemma Kilyon

whatson@nailsworthnews.org.uk

Please submit October events by 15th October

You can also now find us on Facebook at 

www.facebook.com/nailsworthnews

Arts & Crafts

Art for Fun painting classes, Tuesdays 1.30-3pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Sheila 
07870 896815

Craft and Chat, Fridays until 16 October 2-3.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Emma 
754559

Creative Textiles course, Mondays various times, Subscription Rooms. Info: 
Grace 07872 633956 or www.practicalintelligence.org.uk/print-making.php

Creative writing course, Thursdays 2-4.30pm, Mortimer Room. £50 for six week 
block. Info: Judith 835120

Crochet Class with Sophie, Mondays 7-9pm, Mother Goose

Hand sewn soft toys with Jill and Sandy, Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm, Mother Goose

Knitting Group, Thursdays 10am-12pm, Mother Goose

Knitting and Crochet Group, Wednesdays 7-9pm and Saturdays 3-5pm, Mother 
Goose

Knitting Skills with Nikki, Mondays 9.45-12pm, Mother Goose

Mosaic Workshops, Tuesdays and Fridays 2-4pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: 
07971 737626

Nailsworth and District Flower Arrangement Society, demonstration ÔThis 
Changing SeasonÕ - Michael Bowyer (national), Wednesday 7 October, Town Hall. 
Info: jill_keith@btinternet.com

Nailsworth Knitters, second Monday of the month. Info: Margaret 834996

Needle felting, crocheting and doll making with Sophie, Wednesdays 10am-
12.30pm, Mother Goose

Sewing courses beginning Tuesday 3 November, beginners 5.45-7.45pm, 
intermediate 7.45-9.45pm, Mortimer Room (£90.00 - includes refreshments). Own 
machine required. Info: Sue 07814 419152 or suebtailoring@gmail.com

Sit & Stitch, Thursdays 10am-12 pm at Wyevale Garden Centre Cafe. Info: Becky 
primrosecircus@gmail.com or 833678.

Upholstery Workshops, Thursdays 2-4pm and 6-8pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: 
07971 737626

Children & Family

1st Nailsworth Brownies (7-10 yrs) & 1st Nailsworth Guides (10-14 yrs) on 
Mondays. 1st Nailsworth Rainbows (5-7 yrs) & 1st Nailsworth Senior Section 
(14-25 yrs) on Tuesdays. www.girlguidingnailsworth.wordpress.com

Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Mondays 11.30am, Library (term time only)

Barton End Equestrian Centre Toddler and Pony Club, various times throughout 
the week and weekend. Info: 834915

Community workshops for home-educated children (7+ yrs), Fridays 9am & 
11.30am (£10). Info: Pam 07971 737626

Croc ÔnÕ Roll (6 mths-4 yrs), Thursdays 9.45am, Arkell Centre (term time only) £4 
for 1 child, £6 for 2 siblings. Info: 07957 235413 or Stephanie@crocnroll.co.uk

ChildrenÕs Centre Family Drop-In Session, Wednesdays 10-11.30am (term time), 
Arkell Centre (£1). Info: 549860

ChildrenÕs Centre Toy Library, Wednesdays 10-11am (term time), Arkell Centre. 
Info: 549860

ChildrenÕs Centre Young and Pregnant ParentsÕ Group, Fridays 10-11.30am (term 
time), Arkell Centre (£1). Info: 549860

Fun Day Fridays - simple craft activities for pre-school children, every second 
Friday 2.15-2.45 pm, Nailsworth Library (free)

Little Angels singing and music for parents/carers & babies/toddlers, Fridays 
9.45am, St. Georges Church. Info: sue@nworth.co.uk

Meet-ups for LGBT parents and their children, monthly, contact Emily at 
stroudlesbianmothers@outlook.com for details

MothersÕ Support Group - drop in group for mothers of young children 
(babies welcome), Thursdays 10-11.30am (term time), Town Hall (£5 - 
no need to book). Info: Eva 07981 623981 or evajkaria@gmail.com





Phoenix Playmates Little Top Toddler Group (0-5 yrs) Fridays 9-11am (term time 
only), Nailsworth Primary School. Entrance through the playground, if the gate is 
shut phone Laura on 07717 372803 to be let in (£2)

Playcircle Arts and Natural Play Space parent/toddler drop-in. Mondays and 
Wednesdays 9.45-11.45am (term time), Town Hall. Indoor and outdoor play, 
crafts, singing and music time, healthy snacks. Info: playcircle@live.com







Latin American Dance, Thursdays 2-3pm, Sawyer Hall (£6). Info: Marion 861001

Health & Wellbeing

Ashtanga (Power) Yoga, Wednesday 6.30pm and Thursdays 12.15pm, 
Subscription Rooms. Info: Stuart 07986 003602 or stuart@pulse4life.co.uk

Health Walk (approx. 60mins), Tuesdays 2pm, meet at Library. Info: 832907

Iyengar Yoga, Wednesdays 7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Alison 752249

Slimming World Nailsworth Evening Group, Mondays 7.30pm, Arkell Centre. 
Info: Jane 836541 or 07814 874968

Taiji Wuxigong (Chi gong), Thursdays 9.30am, Christ Church Hall. Info: Poh-Eng 
San 297847.

Walking from the Comrades Club, Saturdays 10am for a 2 hour gentle walk. £3 to 
include drink, soup & roll at the Comrades Club afterwards. Info: Mike 832739

Yoga, Tuesdays 10am, Wednesdays 7pm and Thursdays 5.45pm & 7.30pm, Christ 
Church Hall. Info: Sally 751937

Yoga, Tuesdays 6.30pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: Chris 834304.

Yoga for Men, Mondays 7.15-8.45pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: Brendan 834304

Film, Art, Music and Comedy

Amberley Community Choir, Tuesdays 7.30-9pm, Amberley Parochial School 
Hall. Info: amberleycc@gmail.com or 07814 652735

Charitable evening of music and song, Sunday 11 October 7pm, Comrades Club. 
Bar, (£15, u16 free). See article

The Convent Community Choirs, LadiesÕ choir Mondays 7.45pm, MenÕs choir 
Tuesdays 7.45pm, The Convent. Info: theconventchoirs@gmail.com

Horsley Community Choir, Tuesdays 7.50pm, St. MartinÕs Church. New members 
welcome, first session free, £5 thereafter

Nailsworth Community Choir, Wednesdays 7.30pm, Horsley Mill. Info: Penelope 
07918 126585

Nailsworth Film Club ÔOf Horses and MenÕ, Friday 16 October and 
ÔSelmaÕ, Friday 6 November, both at 8pm, Arkell Centre (£3). Info: www.
nailsworthfilmclub.co.uk

Nailsworth Silver Band, Mondays (beginners 5.30pm, training band 6pm, band 
rehearsal 7.15pm), Band Room Brewery Lane

Tea Time Concert, Sunday 11 October 3pm, Christ Church (£10 on the door)

Food, Drink, Fetes and Markets

Amberley Playgroup Nearly New Sale, Saturday 17 October 10-11.30am, 
Amberley Parish Rooms. Info or to register: susie@susiehetherington.co.uk or 
873874

Apple Juicing by Horsley Orchard Project, Saturday 24 October 10am-2pm, 
outside the Co-op. Sterile cartons available, donations of 50p per bottle. Info: 
833369 or fevslater@gmail.com

Autumn Charity Fair, Saturday 17 October 9am-4pm, Beaudesert Park School. In 
aid of The Family Haven and HFT (formerly Home Farm Trust), open to all. (£3, 
u16 fee)

Country Market, Fridays 8.45-11am, Mortimer Room.

Emporium Local MakersÕ Market, Saturday 17 October 10am-4pm, Town Hall. 
Teas served in aid of Cots for Tots. Info: info@emporiummakersmarket.com or 
find us on Facebook

Nailsworth Market, fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm, Mortimer Gardens

Vintage & Collectables Fayre, first Friday of the month, 10am-3pm, Town Hall 
(free entry). Collectables bought for cash, sellersÕ tables available. Fayre profits 
are given by way of goods into the shops of the Cotswold Care Hospice. Info: 
Matt 07847 171303 or 07709 651051 (text only)

Sport & Exercise

Active Balance exercise classes, Mondays 10am at the Arkell Centre. Info: Paul 
833968

Adult fitness sessions, Mondays 6-7pm, Youth Club. Info: Luke 07866529482

Badminton, Wednesdays 8pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: Tim 836993

Barton End Equestrian Centre - Trot to be Trim (Fitness Riding Group) and 
Take Back the Reins (Learner and Improvers). Call 834915 for various times 
throughout the week and weekend

Box Swimming Club, Thursdays 8-9pm, Beaudesert Park School pool. Info: 
Andrew on 834766 or boxswim@box-village.com

Cardio Tennis, Tuesday 7-8pm, KGV Playing Field (£5). Info: James 07899 
757166 or www.aburrowtennis.co.uk





Cotswold Allrunners, Wednesdays 6.30pm from the Co-op car park, Fridays 
9.30am from The Ram. Info: 07939 102102

Kettlebells, Mondays 7pm, Nailsworth Primary. Info: Ruth 07734 886275

NHP Longer Health Walk , Wednesday 7 October, meet outside Nailsworth 
Library from 9.50am for a 10.00am start. Info: David 832542

Nifty Fifties, Thursdays 9.30am, Forest Green Rovers studio - easy aerobic work 
out and Pilates mat work. Info: Meg 07970 434316

N Soc Ramble, Thursday 22 October 9.30am. Info: Angela 832911

Pacer pole walking for posture (1-1. hrs), Mondays 2pm, meet at Library (£4). 
Pacer poles provided. Info: Pam 832907

Pilates, Thursdays 6.30pm & 8pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Bea 07717 472129

Pilates, Wednesdays 12.15-1pm, Sawyer Hall. Info: Stuart 07986 003602 or 
stuart@pulse4life.co.uk

Pilates, Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Jo 873229

Riot Boot Camp, Wednesdays 6-7pm and Saturdays 8-9am, Nailsworth Strength 
& Fitness PT Studio, Old Tradeplas Building (£6). Info: Liam 07815 187632 or 
www.nailsworthstrengthandfitness.co.uk

Sunday Swimmers, Sundays 8.30-9.30pm, Beaudesert Park School pool, spaces 
available. Info: 886215

Table Tennis, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm, Subscription Rooms, first session free

Tae-Kwon-Do, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm, Primary School. Info: 07715 
445729

Taiji & Qi Gong, Mondays 9.30am, 10.45am & 12 pm, Town Hall (£6). Info: Jeff 
07970 303694

X-biking, Tuesdays 6pm, FGR Gym. Info: 832268

Young peopleÕs fitness sessions (12+ yrs), Mondays 5-6pm, Nailsworth Youth Club 
(£1), just turn up. Info: Tracy 833212

Zumba Gold Class (for seniors), Wednesdays 10am, Subscription Rooms. Info: 
07766 101790

Zumba, Mondays 10.30am, Nailsworth Youth Club (£5). Info: Helen 07799 
620117

Zumba, Mondays and Fridays 6pm, Nailsworth Primary School (£5). Info: 07734 
886275 or ruth.king123@btopenworld.com

Sports Fixtures

FGR v Guiseley, Saturday 10 October 3pm

Shortwood Utd v North Leigh, Saturday 10 October 3pm

Shortwood Utd v Bridgnorth Town - Cup, Tuesday 13 October 7.45pm

FGR v Tranmere Rovers, Saturday 17 October 3pm

Shortwood Utd v Tate Town, Tuesday 27 October 3pm

FGR v Chester FC, Saturday 31 October 3pm

Talks and Groups

N Soc Arts, Crafts and Music Group ÔThe Derelict Day: Poetry and Paintings of 
Destruction and ReconstructionÕ - Veronica Davies, Monday 5 October 7.30pm, 
Mortimer Room. Info: Jane 835554

N Soc Gardening Group ÔWall Shrubs and ClimbersÕ - Duncan Coombes, Monday 
19 October 7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Kath 834046

N Soc Local History Research Group ÔRemembering WH Davies 75 years after 
his deathÕ - Tony Burton, Monday 12 October 7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Tony 
832228

N Soc Local Studies Group ÔWool and WaterÕ - Jenny Tann, Monday 26 October 
7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Dave 832034

Nailsworth W.I. ÔLocal Tales and TraditionsÕ - Fiona Eadie, Monday 12th October 
7.30pm, Parish Room






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Forest Green Rovers have bust all records these 
last weeks - 9 wins out of 9 played at the start of a season is 
truly magnificent by any standards in any team sport. 

Alas, all things come to an end, but it may just be the right 
thing to happen - the defeat v Woking will take the pressure 
off a little to maintain the unbeaten run and allow the team to 
get back to playing its flowing and dominant style of football. 

It has been a superb start to the season. Attacking 
from all quarters, getting both wingers into the action at 
every opportunity and also seeing even the midfield (and 
sometimes) the defenders striking for goal has to be the right 
thing to do!

At long last it appears that there is a real belief on the 
terraces that something a little special may just happen 
this season. At long last there is a feeling that the Club is 
beginning to 
buzz that little bit 
more; and that is 
understandable 
with the team 
flying high and 
proud at the top of 
the league.

ÒWe are top of 
the league!Ó has 
been sung a few 
times from the 
terraces - how long 
before ÒWe are 
going up!Ó will 
ring out around the 
ground?

Who remembers 
ÔSmash and GrabÕ 
playing for Bristol Rovers in the Ô70s? Guthrie and OÕConnor 
can easily be the new Bannister and Warboys and destroy 
oppositions with their pace, skills and goals and make just as 
many headlines as the old-timers did 40 years ago. Sinclair 
must be kept fit and continue to be the visionary in midfield - 
the defence looks confident and sharp and when called upon, 
Maxted in goal has been astonishing with some of his saves! 
One could mention all the players in their various roles. So far 
they have all been magnificent and long may they remain so. 

The season has hardly started and there are many more 
tougher hurdles to overcome. 

Will you be there on the journey?


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As we go to press, Cheltenham play tonight 
at FGR in the first of the big Glos-derbies 
of the season and a positive result is very much 
in the balance. 

With two defeats on the trot from FGR there 
are already Ôknives outÕ from some quarters 
against the teamÕs recent results? We all know 
football fans can be fairly fickle on occasions 
but why now? To be where the team is in the 
league is the envy of any fan - and for FGR this 
is uncharted waters - come on, stay positive and 
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Shortwood United started the season 
with great ghusto and confidence but it has been 
a bit of bumpy ride since then. Languishing a few points above the wrong 
end of the table is not a position to which the Wood is accustomed. Too many 
defeats with silly defensive lapses have been the major reason for a loss of 
points. 

The ability to score the goals tends not to 
be the problem as yet as the recent FA Cup 
victory v Bracknell again showed. On paper 
it was a fine victory in a thriller of a game, 
but at 3 - 0 the game should have been won 
and beyond the visitors. Instead, sloppiness 
in defence and missed chances up front and 
the result was in the balance right until the 
final whistle. 

A victory is a victory and whether it be 
the Cup or league it will inspire confidence and bring out the character in the team. As a 
supporter was heard to say whilst discussing the Bracknell game, ÒIn Evans we trust!Ó


It is a great shame that the FGR Academy (Youth) team 
plays the majority of its matches in Cirencester. There was 
the chance to see the team play at The New Lawn recently 
in a FA Youth 
Cup match v Yate 
Town and what 
an evening it 
was!

Yes, it was a 
warm and still 
evening as the 
sun settled gently 
over the stadium 
but on the field 
of play it was 
passion, skill 
and fine football 
from start to finish. Just as the senior team uses the two wings, 
so did the youth team - attacking with pace the flanks and 
available spaces before some fine crosses was great to see. 

The forwards also played their part. There was no mean 
skill and link up play with the midfield and both departments 
created chances and shots from all over the field. 

This was no ordinary performance by a bunch of teenagers, 
but a team which knew what it was doing, using skills on the 
ball, a vision to pass from one side of the pitch to the other as 
a professional would do and a team commitment which was 
impressive to watch.

Three up by half-time and cruising, it could so easily have 
been five or six such was the dominance of FGR. 

A little more luck in front of goal next time and it will be 
double figures! It finished 3 - 1 and the crowd of 147 went 
home having had a rather good evening out! 

Well done, Scott Bartlett - a great job 
you are doing again!


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