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Nailsworth 
News 
December 2015 
No. 157 
Shop Local!
Why? Not just because it keeps our local businessesin business, but because they really do pull a rabbitout of the hat every time.
If you donÕt want a rabbit there are many, many 
more choices. Believe us - you can get pretty mucheverything for your table and your Christmas giftsand wrap in town.
If you havenÕt completed your Christmas shopping 
yet, do consider our local traders.
This year we asked twelve shop keepers, selectedto provide a cross section of our traders, to illustratewhat is locally available. Each was invited to chooseone piece from the shopÕs stock to hold and suggest 
as a Christmas present. 
We 
have a new Editor! 
Lisa Parker 
See page 20 to find outmore about Lisa and other 
new recruits. 
. . . We have therefore 
featured several local 
shops in the centrespread to tempt you tofind your own specialgifts and food. 
We begin on the 
front page with ÔJustBecauseÕ and hope to 
whet your apetite. 
We Will Not Forget 

See back page for news and images

of NovemberÕs Remembrance Day. 
This is made all the more poignantfor the terrible events in Paris. 

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Another Way to Travel... 
Having a problem getting from A to B?
Want to save money on petrol and 
parking costs?
Want to do your bit for the environment?
Why not Car Share? 
Owning and using a car can be expensive,
so why not reduce the cost by sharing somejourneys? If you do have a car you can saverunning costs by sharing. If you donÕt have 
a car then your travel can be much moreflexible, for no matter what public transportthere is there are times when a service isnÕt 
available to you.
If you Car Shared just once a fortnightyou will save 10% on your commute. So,
on a commute to Bristol just think what youcould save on fuel and parking alone if youCar Share. 
We researched setting up a car share 
site for Nailsworth, but found that 
Gloucestershire County Council has acounty-wide one. 
www.CarshareGloucestershire.com 
It covers the whole of 
Gloucestershire and there are 
already nearly 3,000 membersand more are joining daily. It is 
free to register and use and thesite is very user-friendly.
After you register you have 
options to complete. For example, whetheryou are seeking a lift, offering a lift or both. 
You can also say whether you need a one-off 
journey, an occasional journey or a regular 
one. 
When youÕve entered what you need, a listof possible Car Share matches comes up andyou can contact suitable ones through thesite to make the arrangements.
The flexibility of the scheme means it canonly be done online so if you donÕt have a 
computer perhaps a friend or family membercould show you. Alternatively pop into our 
Library where someone will be happy tohelp you. 
Leaflets will be available in the Town 
Information Centre, the Library and the Arkell 
Community Centre and there is a link to the site onNailsworth Town CouncilÕs website. 
Have a look and see if it can help you saveyou money and give you greater flexibilitywith your journeys. JD 
Boring but we have to say it . . . 
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 damagearising from any omission of copy or advertising. Material submitted for publication will only be returned ifaccompanied by a SAE. Nailsworth News is published and distributed entirely by volunteers, with productioncosts defrayed by advertising. More volunteers are always welcome - if you would like to join the team, pleaseget in touch with the Editor. 
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Myles Robinson, Mayor of Nailsworth 
This was written before the atrocities in Paris on Friday 13th 
November. 
I am writing this report on the Eurostar on the return journeyAngela and I made to our twin town of Leves, near Chartres inFrance in order to join with them in their Commemoration ofArmistice on 11th November 1918. 
After a morning church service, the Mayor of Leves and I,
wearing the Nailsworth Town mayoral chain of office, and 
with about 150 residents followed the town band to the nearbyCemetery, where there is an impressive stone memorial to the 
fallen. The Union Jack joined the French Tricolore on top of the 
monument. Following a speech prepared by the government andread at over 35,000 similar ceremonies throughout the country, 
the names of all those who lost their lives in World War One 
were read out. 
This was followed by a list of servicemen killed in World 
War Two and then ten members of the Resistance and two 
killed in the Algerian Conflict. After each name an old soldier 
in the crowd shouted ÒIl est mort pour la France.Ó There was 
a further list of four civilians killed during the conflict whenthe Americans liberated the town from German occupation in 
August 1944. 
After the band played ÔGod Savethe QueenÕ and ÔLa MarseillaiseÕ 
we processed to a hall for a furtherspeech by the Mayor of Levesand a short effort by me! This was 
followed by a sumptuous banquetput on by the ULAC, the Frenchequivalent of the British Legion. 
Since returning to Nailsworthand following the tragic events inParis, I have been able to send this 
message on behalf of our townto the Mayor of Leves, written inFrench 
Dear Remi, 
Our Union Jack flies at half mast as we share the suffering with our 
friends in France. 
With deepest sympathyNailsworth Town Council. 
myles.robinson@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk 
phone 01453 836828 
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Twinkle Corner has recentlyopened in the TradePlas building just 
past Egypt Mill and has a hoard of usefulthings all directed to babies and toddlersand with clothing for expectant mums. 
The brainchild of Evita Daniels, she saw 
the need for baby clothes and toddlersgarments since having three children ofher own. It had been nigh on impossible to find what she needed without travellingelsewhere and with three in tow, that was not always easy! 
Maternity, baby and toddler clothing and blankets are all available as well as a 
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There is a large variety of organic cotton clothing and maternity items from ÔPurpleÕalong with rompers, trousers, tops and jackets for boys and girls. 
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you go shopping! The dividing line between the 
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Access has been made directly through fromTwinkle Corner. The setting is lovely and 
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St. GeorgeÕs 
Young Voices Ð Friday 29th January @ 7.00 pm 
Just to let you know that a repeat of a very successful Young 
Voices event at St. GeorgeÕs Church is under way for 2016. 
Many local PrimarySchools are alreadylearning new songswhich they will sing inBirmingham in a massedchoir of thousands. 
In order to let those 
unable to go and listento hear what they havelearned, there will be a concert involving manylocal children in St. GeorgeÕs Church. 
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Twinning 
The Nailsworth - Leves Twinning 
Association celebrates its 20 yearsanniversary this year. 
In May, a party from Nailsworth 
planted an Engish Oak in Levesto honour the occasion and over 
Remembrance weekend a party fromLeves visited here and took part inthe Remembrance Service in town. 
Afterwards, Remi Martial, Mayorof Leves and Myles Robinson,
Mayor, met with other Twinners 
to place a plaque at the cherry treegiven by Leves in the gardens at thebottom of Spring Hill. 
Evita is shown above with her children 
Jarod (8), Sidney (2), Sunny (1) 
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Editor Eulogy - as the departing Editor Iwould like to thank Lisa for taking on this role. 
Some locals donÕt realise or may forget that this 
is a voluntary organisation and we wish to provide 
news to the best of our ability. It takes time and 
orchestration, but we hope it is appreciated on thewhole. 
I speak as if I were some Oscar nominee but I need toemphasise that the people who serve the paper, not least its 
distributors, are a fabulous and effective group of individuals. 
I have tried to receive a report of the distributors difficulties(dogs? gates? letter boxes?) but they wonÕt tell. 
Most importantly - do remember that it is far easier tocomplain about something than it is to praise. The latter has 
kept me buoyant for the duration. 
My dear colleague Bill (Chairman) looked me directly in theeye once I accepted the role and asked that I would commit totwo years of service. After three and a half I think I have done 
my bit and pass the baton over to Lisa. Safe hands methinks. 
I havenÕt the space here to thank the whole team for their 
support, but . . . you know who you are. 
Be kind dear readers, be charitable, and know that the NN is here for the duration and 
here to serve you - do not hesitate to send information to us and please know that I willpersonally miss you. 
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Some great ideas have already been put forward with a strong theme around keeping thingsnatural and ensuring there is something there to enjoy for all ages.
If you would like to put forward any ideas, help in any way or just come and see what hasbeen achieved so far, please come to our next meeting at The Arkell Centre on Wednesday 13th 
January, 7.30pm. 
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If you would like to put forward any ideas, help in any way or just come and see what hasbeen achieved so far, please come to our next meeting at The Arkell Centre on Wednesday 13th 
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ÔThe FriendsÕ is a group working with Nailsworth Town Council to develop the Field as a 
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Throwingfurniture, South 
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their windows. Italians follow a similar 
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Scotland 
In Stonehaven, Scotland, there 
is a custom of parading through thestreets on New YearÕs Eve while swinging 
blazing balls of fire around.
The tradition is part of ScotlandÕs Hogmanay 
celebrations, although its roots trace backto the Vikings. 
Underwater tree planting, 
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This is the Siberian custom of cutting a hole in theice covering Lake Baikal and diving to the bottomwhile carrying a New Year tree. Note: only 
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Bear dances, Romania 
People wanting to celebrate New Year 
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Grapeeating, SpainRevellers seeing inthe New Year in Spain 
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Pop UpBusiness Deliveries 
ShopResult? 
If you disregard our advice to buy local(or you canÕt find that tiny-teenie-weenieitem that you canÕt find in Nailsworth)
Caroline Ractliffe 
lives on the familyfarm at Harescombe. 
After many years ofoffice life, five yearsago she branchedout into retail and 
now looks after 
INTRIGUE of 
Stroud, a shop sheestablished in 2013. 
you will be pleased to hear that you can 
now, again, ask to collect your Amazon 
purchases from KÕnÕG Convenience 
Store. 
ThereÕs a new arrangement through acompany called Pass my Parcel. Some internet chatter has suggestedthat the breakdown of the previous arrangement may have been the faultof KÕnÕG. This was not the case. It was, as we reported inOctober, the result of action by Amazon and Ôthe middle man.Õ 
It was as much a surprise to KÕnÕG staff as to us. 
She says, ÒI am passionately aware of the missionto keep the high street alive and of the importanceof giving my precious customers a fun and a sensoryshopping experience.Ó So her shop has an eclectic mixof clothes and gifts, all of which she personally sourcesincluding as many fair-trade products as possible.
She does have something in her shop for everyone!
INTRIGUE has a fabulous collection of stunning coats,
including short wool coats and Avoca Irish tweed. 
She says, ÒI love that my shop makes people smile!
Indeed the strap line for INTRIGUE of Stroud isDo More Of What Makes You Happy!Ó Now sheÕs 
spreading her wings with pop-up shops in Nailsworthand Cheltenham Ð Òpop-up shopsÓ is where she started.
Will the shop (on the Fountain Street site onceoccupied by Knickerbockers) becomea permanency? That is a possibilityÉ
Meanwhile, youÕve got until January2016 to ÒCome inside and take a peekÉ find the treasure you seekÓ! 
Armed & Gorgeous has justopened its basement as an area to sellcards for every occasion.
The majority are made / printed byBritish designers.
Some are hand finished, some are 
made from sustainable or recycledsources and some are personal works ofart that are too good to send on!
An hilarious visit you will have - restassured. 
All the cards have the classic British 
humour that we can all understand and 
youÕll have to come back again andagain to appreciate them all.
Christmas Cards are now available 
with that Ôsomething a little bitdifferentÕ approach as well as newdesigns on wrapping papers. 
For those of you who havenÕt noticed, a large and very illuminated Christmastree has been erected on the plot of ground outside the Wild Garlic and Claire 
Frances Hair Design.
Both establishments shared the cost of this wonderful display. The Council 
graciously gave permission for its presence since they own the plot of land that itwas placed in.
We caught Matthew of Wild Garlic doing his own dirty work by digging thehole that the tree was finally placed into. He was struggling a bit since the treeseemed taller than planned and the corresponding hole (at that time) just wasnÕt 
cutting his mustard.
We are pleased to say that this beast of a tree is securely installed, anchored andmaking a fine display. Matthew is the first to admit that he is better with fine-diningthan photography but this is his offering. Go and see it for real! 
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Beaudesert Park School 
Most schools are busy places, andthe start of the academic year inSeptember is an especially busy time.
At Beaudesert there have been snails, 
a sale and a celebrity in the mix thisautumn term as well! 
Year 8 children (12-13) enjoyeda school trip to Normandy to hone 
their language skills and learnmore about the culture and historyof France. Excursions included 
a trip to Agincourt and a few hoursexploring Nausicaa -FranceÕs 
leading sea world attraction.
There were new experiences ofa culinary kind too. The children 
relished shopping for food in a French 
market, as well as making chocolate 
and crafting croissants and pains au chocolat at a boulangerie.
Reactions were more mixed to the prospect of sampling snails, as 
can be seen from this photo! 
Back at base the school hosted another successful charityAutumn Fair. The annual charity shopping event took place in thenew performing arts centre, and attracted shoppers throughout theday. Just over £9,000 was raised, and 
this will be split between The Home 
Farm Trust (who work with people withlearning disabilities) and The FamilyHaven (who help disadvantaged andvulnerable families in Gloucestershire).
In addition to a superb line-up of stallsselling all sorts from cakes to cashmereand toys to T-shirts, there was even a 
celebrity in attendance. Andy Jordan,
heartthrob of the ÔMade in ChelseaÕ TV 
series fame, took a stand at the fair to 
introduce his new clothing brand to the 
Horsley Primary SchoolRemembers 
On Wednesday 11th November the junior children and staff 
of the school, along with local residents, gathered around thevillage Memorial to mark Armistice Day. 
In a short service, lead by Rev. Mike Smith, we took time 
to remember all those who have 
gone to war and sadly neverreturned. Rev. Smith talked to 
the children about why we wearpoppies and what they symbolise. 
On behalf of everyone present,
a group of children placed smallwooden crosses in a sand trayand Rev. Smith read an acrostic 
poem written by an eight yearold child. Then at precisely 11 oÕclock passing traffic wasbrought to a halt and, along with the rest of the country, we all 
observed two minutes of silence. We were extremely proud ofall the children who conducted themselves in a respectful andappropriate manner throughout. 
This year, as usual, we have supported the Royal BritishLegion Poppy Appeal with children selling poppies and otherremembrance items after school each day. 
Lisa Brind, Headteacher. www.horsley.gloucs.sch.uk 
Schools 
Nailsworth Primary School 
Cotswolds. In October, Year 1 went to the Musuem in the Park in Stroud 
www.beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk as part of their topic on Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The 
children had a great day meeting Mr. Brunel, exploring theMusuem, looking for pictures of viaducts that Brunel designed 
CARPENTER AND JOINER in Stroud, making a viaduct and looking at old toys in line withtheir topic this term. 
ÔFirst we met Mr Brunel, 
NO JOB TOO SMALL he had a tall black hat. He 
told us about the Great 
Western Railway,Õ writes 
Hattie Camden. 
CLIVE SYMCOX Palko Gravel said, ÔNext 
we had a story about Mrs.
Clutterbuck. We found 
out how people travelledTHE OLD COACH HOUSE, COW LANE, to the seaside 100 years ago.Õ And Beau Russell finishes byINCHBROOK, NAILSWORTH GL5 5HN saying, ÔThen we looked at some old toys. They were made 
01453 836818 from tin and wood. Finally we went back to school.Õ 
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www.stroudauctions.co.uk 
Entries now invited 
Unit J, Bath Road Trading Estate, Stroud, GL5 3QF 
For our December 9th & 10th auction 
to include specialist sections of jewellery, 
silver, watches, clocks, coins, fine furniture, 
fine wines & spirits 
Free valuations every Friday and Saturday 
or call 01453 873800 to arrange an 
appointment at your home or why not email 
us images for an instant valuation? 
- info@stroudauctions.com 
FRENCH TUITION 
Improve your French with a friendly 
Native French Speaker! 
20 years experience 
One to One - Conversation Group 
Nadine Constant - 01453 836013 
Sarah Purkis Soft Furnishings 
& Interior Design 
Hand made curtains and blinds 
Custom made loose covers 
Upholstery 
Full range of fabrics, wallpapers 
poles, tracks and trimmings 
Fitting services 
Tel: 01453 836303 - Mobile: 07721 536536 
e-mail: sarahpurkis3@gmail.com 
Free in house consultation 
The Spooky Fun Day held 
on 30th October at the 
Arkell Centre, and funded 
by FGRA, was a great success. 
About 30 children attended 
accompanied by approximately 
25 adults. 
A simple lunch of chicken 
nuggets and chips for the 
children was followed by fresh 
fruit. Suki from Lawnside Stores 
very kindly contributed a chicken 
curry and rice for the adults. 
Squash, teas and coffees were also served. Craft activities, 
(cake decorating, pumpkin carving, mask making, felt toys, 
temporary tattoos, etc.) kept the children busy and most went 
home with their efforts intact. 
There were games including traditional apple bobbing and 
Stuart Strathearn from SDC came to judge the pumpkins and 
provided the ÒSpookyÓ element. 
Good feedback from residents has been received and they are 
looking forward to the Christmas Party (see the announcement 
for that on page 14). JD 
Anna OÕHara 
writes:- 
We have once again reached 
that time of year, Christmas 
lights hanging from all of the 
lampposts in the town centre, 
shop displays becoming more 
festively extravagant each 
time you pass. Spring Hill 
with the potential to become a 
lethal ski slope and a general 
sense of Christmas cheer filling the souls of people in our 
community. 
As the festive season draws in closer and the days become 
shorter, with young people counting down the end of term, we 
must take a time out of our annual hibernation to reflect once 
again on how grateful we are to spend Christmas with our 
nearest and dearest. 
My only sister has left for university this year and all of my 
extended family live up North. So as I sit snuggled up writing, I 
feel thankful for Christmas bringing us all together again. 
The town of Nailsworth glows and enchants 
me yearly with the excitement and buzz 
we create and spread. I hope you all have 
a wonderful Christmas and New Year and 
remember to donate to your favourite charity 
or buy a Big Issue as not everyone has it so 
lucky. 
Madi Rhys-Davies writes:- 
Ever since I was a small child 
IÕve always loved Christmas. The 
first Christmas I can remember was 
probably when I was 6. I received a 
doll with all the accessories, and I was 
over the moon. My great grandmother 
stayed with us that year too. Christmas 
is all about spending time with family, 
and I think itÕs a lovely thing to do. 
Every year, me, my mum, dad and 
brother have something called ÔFake 
ChristmasÕ. ItÕs usually at the end of 
November/ beginning of December and we invite all our close 
friends round that we would love to spend Christmas Day with, 
but unfortunately canÕt. We have a full turkey dinner, Christmas 
crackers, Secret Santa and games. For me, itÕs as good as the 
25th December. 
I love waking up on Christmas Day, finding my stocking 
in my room and opening it with my brother. IÕm 16 and heÕs 
13, and despite that weÕre still up at 7am. Once weÕve opened 
our stockings, we go downstairs with our parents and have 
breakfast and open the rest of our presents. It gets so messy 
and overflown with wrapping paper and sellotape, and this year 
weÕll have a 5-month-old cocker spaniel whose full of energy, 
so I can only imagine how chaotic itÕs going to be! 
Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love the run up 
to it, the excitement that surrounds it, and spending time with 
everyone you love, when you wouldnÕt normally get the chance. 
Merry Christmas! 
Appeal to Buy Box 
Woods 
NN might not normally publish 
news from outside the Parish but this 
one is a little different. 
An appeal has been launched for 
pledges towards the £100,000+ 
purchase of Box Woods for public 
enjoyment. 
The private 23 acres have 
been unofficially accessed by the 
community for nearly a century. Two 
new public rights of way were added 
to the long existing public footpaths 
across the land in recent years. 
Box Wood borders the upper 
reaches of Pensile Road, on the northern side of the corner 
known as ÔDevilÕs ElbowÕ. It is popular by many, including 
Nailsworth residents, because of its unspoilt isolation from 
main roads, housing and industry. 
But now the chance has arisen to buy Box Wood from its 
current owners, the Novalis Trust, operators of the Cotswold 
Chine School in Box. 
Very generous and substantial donations will be required to 
secure this peaceful place for our benefit. 
Minchinhampton Parish Council has already pledged £12,670 
to kick-start the funding, but that offer is only on the table until 
around the end of 2015. 
That leaves Box Village Society with the task of raising over 
£100,000 very quickly if it is to make a worthy bid. 
The Society is therefore now appealing to residents and the 
local community to pledge as much as they can towards the 
Box Wood purchase. All donations, large or small, will of 
course be gratefully received, although it will require several 
large donations as well as smaller ones to meet the required 
£100,000. 
The project proposes that a charitable company set up by 
Box Village Society would own the woods and immediately 
lease them for 99 years at a peppercorn rent to Gloucestershire 
Wildlife Trust. The trust would then administer and maintain 
Box Woods. 
To make your pledge please e-mail: Chris Law, Box Village 
Society chairman. 
BVS@Box-Village.com or 
Cllr Steve Hemmings at SPH@Box-Village.com. 
Local Bits 
Christoph Rubach 
comments:- 
My only trouble with rats happened 
six years ago. 
My bin is somewhat sealed, but 
open to the ground. Perhaps rats just arenÕt very active around 
Starhill. 
Two other bins I care for, one in Nailsworth, have however, 
just been invaded. I could tell by the disturbed muddy bits on 
the top, and finding their passage ways. I donÕt like anyone 
messing with my compost! 
But there is an easy solution. If you find such an unpleasant 
invasion, lay down a piece of thin plywood or similar sheeting 
next to your compost bin (cement slabs or fine wire mesh also 
work). 
Shake and lift the bin off itÕs compost, and then refill with 
the un-decomposed material, layering it if you like with fresh 
autumn leaves. 
ItÕs a three-in-one solution. Protection from rats, turned/aired 
compost, and usable fine humus collected from the bottom. 
Happy Composting! 
Double Bass 
There will be a Double Bass recital 
given by 
Toby Hughes 
Saturday 16th January 2016 at 7.30pm 
at 
Christ Church - New Market Road 
RoadMusic to include works by 
Bottesini and Cesar Franck. 
Tickets £5 adults £1 under 18 
(available at the door) 
For further information please ring 
01452 725605 
Pudding Hunt! 
You need to be Swift! 
The great Nailsworth Christmas 
Pudding Hunt is back! 
There are 20 numbered knitted puddings 
placed in shop windows around the 
town. You can win a fantastic hamper by 
finding at least 15 of them. 
The competition runs until Monday 8th 
December so you only have a few days 
after the Nailsworth News lands on your 
doorstep if you donÕt know already! 
Entry forms are available from NomNoms Cupcakery, The Optical Shop and theTown 
Information Centre. Happy pudding hunting!

Faith & Charity
Christ 
Church 
Are you of the ÔBahHumbugÕ view, or are 
you already following theinstruction Ôdeck the halls 
with boughs of hollyÕ? 
Like it or not, Christmas 
is just a few weeks away. 
ItÕs an exciting time for us 
as we celebrate the birth 
of a man called Jesus. We 
celebrate at the darkest 
point of the year Ð itÕs one 
of those weird things whereat some point in the pastChristians made use of local traditions. We celebrate the 
fact that Jesus was the light sent into the world to brightenour darkness Ð and that fitted well with winter ceremonies 
designed to keep darkness at bay. 
It is still the case that we need to keep darkness fromswamping us. It might be loneliness that makes our livesdark, or illness, or fear of world events Ð whatever it is, the 
idea that someone can shine a light is welcome. Because,
when things are lit up they somehow seem better. ThatÕs 
why we love to load our Christmas trees with lights, hanglights from our buildings, and spread far too much glitter onthings which should be glitter free Ð its all about bringingmore light into the darkness. 
These final weeks before 
Christmas are called 
Advent. They are the time 
when we wait, still in 
the dark, for the birth of 
Jesus. ThatÕs why in some 
countries the trees arenÕt lit 
until Christmas Eve. But, 
we donÕt wait in silence. We 
wait in excited expectationÐ and part of that waitinghas become tradition that many hold dear. Yes, the school 
nativity and the annual carol service. 
Why not make a date and join one of the traditions Ð ChristChurch will be joining St GeorgeÕs for the Carol Service on 
20th December at 6pm, in St GeorgeÕs Church. I bet there 
will be mince pies afterwards. See you there. 
Helene Grant, Minister, Christ Church 
Tel: 07956 657759 - Email: revhelenegrant@gmail.com 
Faith and Service 
St. GeorgeÕsDear Friends, 
Because of the 
vagaries of copy dates I sat down to write this in November. 
I pressed the first key on my computer as the reality of theshootings and bombings in Paris broke early on Saturday morning14th November. 
I was going to write a Christmas & New Year message, but at 
first that seemed inappropriate given the terrible tragedy in Parisand the continuing tragedy of the refugee crisis across so much ofthe Middle East and Africa. 
But, actually, the message of Christmas speaks directly to 
moments like this. 
In his great prophecy in the Bible, Isaiah writes these words ashe foresaw the coming of Jesus, the Messiah: ÔFor to us a childis born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on hisshoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty 
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of PeaceÕ We hear these words at 
Christmas regularly as a reminder of GodÕs promise.
Jesus came to bring peace. And his ability to overcome death is 
a reminder of the power of love at work in our world even now.
When we look at the world, it all too often seems a dark place,
and the terrible happenings in Paris and in Syria as well as ourown personal tragedies can make the darkness seem intense.
But another of the great Christmas readings, often read in thedarkness of midnight, comes for JohnÕs gospel: ÔThe light shines 
in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.Õ 
This promise is that evil will not win, in the end!
May God bless you at Christmas and in the New Year and may 
you see the light shining in the darkness. 
Mike 
Rev. Mike Smith (01453 836536) mike.davica@sky.com 
Messy Church 
Messy Church is run jointly by the churches of Nailsworthwith support from PSALMS (Painswick and Stroud Area Local 
Ministries).
It meets every other month, normally on the 2nd Sunday of themonth, in the Nailsworth Primary School hall from 3.30pm to5.15pm.
By the time you read this, it will just have met for the last timethis year in November, when it will have had a messy time creating 
fondant icing snowmen, playing crazy games and generally makingfools of themselves, followed by a chance to recuperate with food.
In the photo you can see Mike the Vicar loading up his ÔmotherÕ, 
aka Ben from PSALMS, ready to do all her chores. Sadly what youcannot see is BenÕs wig, or a moment in time later when he dropped 
everything! We will have to leave that to your imagination, but IÕm 
sure itÕs an experience we can all identify with.
If you need some excitement in January then these guys wouldlove you to join them on Sunday 10th January. ItÕs free and they 
promise not to feed you left over turkey! 
Pudsey News 
Staff from Coventry Building SocietyÕs Nailsworth branch 
have raised a fantastic £1,327.84 for Children in Need with 
their now legendary Big Breakfast event. As well as hosting 
breakfast, the 
team held a raffle 
in their branch 
making a trulyÔpawsomeÕ total.
Photo shows 
Una Bailey, 
Customer 
Service Assistant 
at the Nailsworth 
branch, and 
Mark Coles of 
Coles Electrical. 
One of the event 
organisers, said, 
ÒWell, weÕre 
all very fullafter our BigBreakfast! 
A very big thank you to Egypt Mill Restaurant for their 
wonderful breakfast, to the children from nearby Thomas 
Keble School for serving our guests so brilliantly, as well 
as selling the odd raffle ticket, and to Pudsey himself forpopping along to join the fun. But, most importantly, thank 
you to everyone who supported the Big Breakfast or boughta raffle ticket Ð the support of our members and friends hashelped to raise a brilliant amount for Children in Need.Ó 
Volunteers again Please! For the Library 
Last month we published a plea for volunteers for the Town Information Centre. It does 
sometimes seem that volunteers are a threatened species!
When volunteers were first sought to support the library there were 40 names on the list;
now there are 20. Many hands make light work, asthe saying goes; conversely few hands make heavierwork. Heavier work can lead to volunteers feeling thatthis is more than they bargained for when they signed 
up and dropping out.
The jobs that volunteers currently do arenÕt going 
to be taken on by paid employees any time soon;
someoneÕs got to do them and it canÕt always be 
someone else! Drop in to the TIC and find out if you 
can contribute. The town needs you. 
Churches Together 
in Nailsworth 
MAIN SUNDAY SERVICES 
11.00 am St George, Church St 
10.30 am Christ Church, 
Newmarket Road 
10.30 am QuakersÕ Meeting House, 
Chestnut Hill 
11.00 am Priory Church, Inchbrook 
Everyone welcome. 
ChildrenÕs activities 
included at all these services. 
Nailsworth & District Comrades Club 
Venue Hire for 
Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, Wedding Parties etc . . . 
Fully licenced bars for up to 140 peoplePlease call 
01453 832646 for more info or visit 
www.comradesclub.net 
www.milesmorgantravel.co.uk 
Phone lines open until 10pm 
01453 836186 
The Old Stamp Office 
George Street, 
Nailsworth GL6 0AG 
Hayley and the team wish you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to welcoming you into their branch 
Book with NailsworthÕs 
Travel Specialists 
Foreign exchange 
bureau with very 
competitive rates! 
Miles Morgan Travel now has 14 shops across the South West and has a great reputation 
for providing exceptional service and sharing their knowledge and expertise of the many 
destinations visited around the world. 
¥ Independent Travel 
¥ Australia and New Zealand ¥ Cruise Specialists 
¥ Escorted tours with a VIP home pick up ¥ Free appointment service 
¥ Affordable Luxury ¥ Beach retreats 
¥ Canadian Specialists 
Experts in Selling & Letting Property 
T: 01453 833366 
E: nailsworth@parkersproperties.co.uk 
www.parkersproperties.co.uk 
NMCNailsworth MOT Centre 
Car Servicing Specialists 
TYRES . EXHAUSTS . BATTERIES . SERVICING . ALL MAKES 
Tel: 01453 836816 
Unit 6, Inchbrook Trading Estate, Bath Road, Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5EY 
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Christmas - Shops, Gifts, Food. All local! 
Yellow Lighted BookshopÒItÕs the nature of Nailsworth that things can be a bitunpredictable, and Christmas rather accentuates that.
However, in as much as we can predict anything,
we can guarantee this: we have loads of exciting newbooks, especially nature writing, cookery, history, 
fiction and childrenÕs books. 
In our little shop we probably have about around5000 different titles, and, frankly, if you canÕt find 
something for everyone here then to be honest, we giveup!Ó says Hereward. 
Photo Louise Ineson 
The Little Gift Shop 
Run by Lyn Thompson, it is a wonderful place for toys and games forall ages without busting the bank. 
Good old jigsaws for young and older, educational games, soft toysand wooden ones too! There are craft kits galore and so much more!
The rear of the shop is an AladdinÕs cave of youthful delight - it reallyis a Ômust seeÕ! 
There are also gifts featuring toiletries, Fair-trade handbags, frames,
wooden boxes and jewellery, just to mention a few. 
Photo Lyn Thompson 
The Nailsworth China 
Shop 
Mike Cock and Julia 
Stannard own The Nailsworth 
China Shop and it continues to bea delight to walk in and see all thelovely china, porcelain and othersimilar goods. 
New stock includes Dunoon mugs, Burleigh china and Aston pottery, but Julia is also 
keen to empathise that there is a useful selection of textiles on offer: aprons, tea towels,
tablecloths etc. 
ÔEmma BridgewaterÕ assorted cake and biscuit tins and caddies are always popularand have just arrived too. Dartington glass is also a firm favourite, but if you want somestocking fillers, then there is a large range for children and adults alike - and donÕt forgetthe Pocket Kites - a firm favourite. 
Photo Julia Stannard 
English Heretic 
ÒWe deal with colour, print and design withsomething to light up your life,Ó says Marion 
Maas, owner of ÔEnglish HereticÕ. 
Call in and see the large range of homewareand gifts focussing mainly on kitchenware andother items for the home. Handprinted pottery, 
tableware, mugs, rugs and throws have to be seenalong with all the other items for gifts. ÒThere iseverything here for Christmas!Ó 
Photo Marion Maas 
Andy Evans of ÔJust BecauseÕ (see front page) celebrates 10 years selling us all sorts of cards forall sorts of events. It also sells some beautiful and thoughtful gifts and novelties for Christmas. 
The ÔJim ShoreÕ figurines are very popular and offer authentic balanced toy models will amuse forhours. Scented candles and diffusers will set the mood perfectly for the season as well. 
Country Quality Meats 
It is always a jolly place to visit and is no different at this time 
of year. 
Paul Dowdeswell and his team offer fresh free range poultry, 
well hung local beef, home cured gammons and a wideselection of wild game. If you need help with recipes, certaincuts and cooking instructions, ask any of the team. 
Photo Paul Dowdeswell 
Brutons Graham Stempof Brutons states, ÒWe sell 
everything you need to runthe home, and if we donÕt 
stock it, you donÕt need it!Ó 
Apart from spades and lightbulbs and nails etc., the 
kitchen shop is always wortha visit. ÔStellarÕ pots, and andknives are superb quality andÔKitchen CraftÕ bakeware and 
kitchen utensils are alwayspopular. There are all sorts of 
things to make your kitchenand cooking run effortlessly!
Pop in, see what there is on offer and if not available you canorder quickly and easily. 
Photo Graham StempWilliamÕs Fish Market & 
Food Hall 
It continues to be a venue for something alittle more luxurious. 
Christmas hampers with a fine selection of your chosen goodiesremains popular as are the truffles with chocs, honey and oils. There is 
a huge selection of the normal seasonal fayre which includes turkeys,
geese, salmon and the homemade Christmas puddings - the reciperemains a secret! 
A fine cheese counter and charcuterie awaits your appraisal. There 
is so much for every taste bud! Ed and Helen Playne and the staff look 
forward to seeing you. 
Photo Sue Gutjahr 
ÔBlack8BikesÕ 
at TradePlas continues to sell popularmountain, road and electric bikes for 
all ages and all abilities. 
There is also a wide range ofaccessories and clothing and for theChristmas period ask about the ÔPick& MixÕ deals from £10 on accessories. 
Luke and John have a great knowledgeof their business and will guide you tothe perfect bike. 
Photo Luke and John Pettit 
ÔArmed & 
GorgeousÕ has its 
usual range of qualitysilver and gold jewellery, 
leather handbags, cashmerescarves and ponchos withmost being from Britishdesigners. Look out for theÔmapÕ scarves - great fun and 
stylish! The stock is largeand varied so call in. Liz 
Gazzard and her team would 
love to see you! 
Photo Sorrell Allen 
ÔJames Lear of 
ArundelÕ is a shop fullof all sorts of useful thingsfor men and ladies. 
A selection of local 
pottery is worth looking atand also the aromatherapyand accessory displays. 
Apart from a range of local knitwear for the ladies, the shopis predominantly into menswear now with ties, hats, sweaters,
jackets and trousers being popular sales. 
SantaÕs Grotto is open from 10 December - tickets £8.50 call01453 835941. Photo Polly Smart 
ÔJust PetsÕ 
Nigel Etherington of ÔJust PetsÕ is 
always on hand to keep our dogs,
cats, smaller animals and wildlife 
fed and well looked after with his 
large assortment of foodstuffs and 
toys. 
But, did you know your pets canalso have Christmas presents aswell? 
Christmas stockings, toys andseasonal goodies will mean all thefamily have a Happy Christmas! 
Photo Nigel Etherington 
Christmas - Shops, Gifts, Food. All local! 
Yellow Lighted BookshopÒItÕs the nature of Nailsworth that things can be a bitunpredictable, and Christmas rather accentuates that.
However, in as much as we can predict anything,
we can guarantee this: we have loads of exciting newbooks, especially nature writing, cookery, history, 
fiction and childrenÕs books. 
In our little shop we probably have about around5000 different titles, and, frankly, if you canÕt find 
something for everyone here then to be honest, we giveup!Ó says Hereward. 
Photo Louise Ineson 
The Little Gift Shop 
Run by Lyn Thompson, it is a wonderful place for toys and games forall ages without busting the bank. 
Good old jigsaws for young and older, educational games, soft toysand wooden ones too! There are craft kits galore and so much more!
The rear of the shop is an AladdinÕs cave of youthful delight - it reallyis a Ômust seeÕ! 
There are also gifts featuring toiletries, Fair-trade handbags, frames,
wooden boxes and jewellery, just to mention a few. 
Photo Lyn Thompson 
The Nailsworth China 
Shop 
Mike Cock and Julia 
Stannard own The Nailsworth 
China Shop and it continues to bea delight to walk in and see all thelovely china, porcelain and othersimilar goods. 
New stock includes Dunoon mugs, Burleigh china and Aston pottery, but Julia is also 
keen to empathise that there is a useful selection of textiles on offer: aprons, tea towels,
tablecloths etc. 
ÔEmma BridgewaterÕ assorted cake and biscuit tins and caddies are always popularand have just arrived too. Dartington glass is also a firm favourite, but if you want somestocking fillers, then there is a large range for children and adults alike - and donÕt forgetthe Pocket Kites - a firm favourite. 
Photo Julia Stannard 
English Heretic 
ÒWe deal with colour, print and design withsomething to light up your life,Ó says Marion 
Maas, owner of ÔEnglish HereticÕ. 
Call in and see the large range of homewareand gifts focussing mainly on kitchenware andother items for the home. Handprinted pottery, 
tableware, mugs, rugs and throws have to be seenalong with all the other items for gifts. ÒThere iseverything here for Christmas!Ó 
Photo Marion Maas 
Andy Evans of ÔJust BecauseÕ (see front page) celebrates 10 years selling us all sorts of cards forall sorts of events. It also sells some beautiful and thoughtful gifts and novelties for Christmas. 
The ÔJim ShoreÕ figurines are very popular and offer authentic balanced toy models will amuse forhours. Scented candles and diffusers will set the mood perfectly for the season as well. 
Country Quality Meats 
It is always a jolly place to visit and is no different at this time 
of year. 
Paul Dowdeswell and his team offer fresh free range poultry, 
well hung local beef, home cured gammons and a wideselection of wild game. If you need help with recipes, certaincuts and cooking instructions, ask any of the team. 
Photo Paul Dowdeswell 
Brutons Graham Stempof Brutons states, ÒWe sell 
everything you need to runthe home, and if we donÕt 
stock it, you donÕt need it!Ó 
Apart from spades and lightbulbs and nails etc., the 
kitchen shop is always wortha visit. ÔStellarÕ pots, and andknives are superb quality andÔKitchen CraftÕ bakeware and 
kitchen utensils are alwayspopular. There are all sorts of 
things to make your kitchenand cooking run effortlessly!
Pop in, see what there is on offer and if not available you canorder quickly and easily. 
Photo Graham StempWilliamÕs Fish Market & 
Food Hall 
It continues to be a venue for something alittle more luxurious. 
Christmas hampers with a fine selection of your chosen goodiesremains popular as are the truffles with chocs, honey and oils. There is 
a huge selection of the normal seasonal fayre which includes turkeys,
geese, salmon and the homemade Christmas puddings - the reciperemains a secret! 
A fine cheese counter and charcuterie awaits your appraisal. There 
is so much for every taste bud! Ed and Helen Playne and the staff look 
forward to seeing you. 
Photo Sue Gutjahr 
ÔBlack8BikesÕ 
at TradePlas continues to sell popularmountain, road and electric bikes for 
all ages and all abilities. 
There is also a wide range ofaccessories and clothing and for theChristmas period ask about the ÔPick& MixÕ deals from £10 on accessories. 
Luke and John have a great knowledgeof their business and will guide you tothe perfect bike. 
Photo Luke and John Pettit 
ÔArmed & 
GorgeousÕ has its 
usual range of qualitysilver and gold jewellery, 
leather handbags, cashmerescarves and ponchos withmost being from Britishdesigners. Look out for theÔmapÕ scarves - great fun and 
stylish! The stock is largeand varied so call in. Liz 
Gazzard and her team would 
love to see you! 
Photo Sorrell Allen 
ÔJames Lear of 
ArundelÕ is a shop fullof all sorts of useful thingsfor men and ladies. 
A selection of local 
pottery is worth looking atand also the aromatherapyand accessory displays. 
Apart from a range of local knitwear for the ladies, the shopis predominantly into menswear now with ties, hats, sweaters,
jackets and trousers being popular sales. 
SantaÕs Grotto is open from 10 December - tickets £8.50 call01453 835941. Photo Polly Smart 
ÔJust PetsÕ 
Nigel Etherington of ÔJust PetsÕ is 
always on hand to keep our dogs,
cats, smaller animals and wildlife 
fed and well looked after with his 
large assortment of foodstuffs and 
toys. 
But, did you know your pets canalso have Christmas presents aswell? 
Christmas stockings, toys andseasonal goodies will mean all thefamily have a Happy Christmas! 
Photo Nigel Etherington 
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Stroud District Council is introducingan optional, paid for service, which willallow residents to have their garden wastecollected. 

ÒResidents can sign up to the newservice now although collections will runfrom February to November each year. 
ThereÕs an initial, one-off £20 charge for 
the wheelie-bin and an annual subscription

fee of £36. Whilst we are already lucky 

enough to have a large number of residents 
who are dedicated to home or communitycomposting, this collection service willbe a welcome option for many keengardeners.Ó 

Subscribers to the service will receive 
a brown wheelie-bin for grass clippings,
twigs, leaves, bark, hedge cuttings,

flowers, plants, weeds, fallen fruit and

small branches, which will be collected 
fortnightly over the 10-month periodfrom February to November. The annual 
subscription fee which equates to a charge 

of £1.64 per collection. 

Residents can sign up online atwww.stroud.gov.uk/gardenwaste or by calling 
the council on 01453 754424. 

District Councillors: 
Rowland Blackwell - cllr.rowland.blackwell@ 
stroud.gov.uk or Steve Robinson - cllr.steve.
robinson@stroud.gov.uk Emma Sims -cllr.

emma.sims@stroud.gov.uk 

The FGRA will hold their free ch ildrens 
Christmas Party at the Arkell Centre on 
20th December. 

Nailsworth Great War Centenary 
World War One was remembered again in Nailsworth with the ÔNailsworth 
Great War Centenary Remembrance GroupÕ hosting Q&A events with Andy 
Robertshaw in the Comrades Club. 
Andy gave his time to many primary schools in the area and everyone lovedthe Ôhands-onÕ approach to the real artefacts and to hear what life was like in the 
trenches. 
Attendees had a chance on that Saturday to hear 
Andy and from start to finish, the room was full tobusting! 
David and Carol Hand of Rover Coaches should 
be gratefully thanked for volunteering their servicesfree of charge in getting the children to and from 
their schools for the talks. 
It is hoped that Dennis Sparrow will give asimilar talk in early 2016 on ÔAden (inc. WWI and 
Lawrence of Arabia) to todayÕ. 
Nailsworth Climate Awareness Group 
thank all the supporters stall holders andvisitors who came in the pouring rain andjoined in the Climate Awareness Day in 
October. From the survey carried out, the 
positive outcome is to form a group toput Nailsworth on the map as a ClimateAction Town. There will be a meeting on 

29th January 2016 in the Town Hall at 7 

pm., to which all are welcome. 
For further information contact: 

cllr.sue.reed@nailsworthtowncouncil. 

gov.uk OR alternatively - sally.thorpe@

nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk or normankay@

hotmail.co.uk. 

The districtÕs households can now sign 
up to have their garden waste collectedand recycled. As part of improvements 
being made to its waste and recyclingservices between now and the end of next 

year, 

RSPCA Charity Chatter

Black labrador/collie cross, Ruby, is looking

forward to spending her first Christmas with

her new friend Tina. 
She was re-homed in 
June. 

Initially Tina had 
reservations about 
adopting anotherdog following theloss of her faithful 
companion. She hadactually enquiredabout re-homing acompletely different 
dog.

But, after chattingto June, (one ourre-homing officers) a


meeting was arranged 
to meet Ruby and a new bond was formed.


Walks, or rather runs on Selsley Common 
keeps both Tina and Ruby fit. The family have 
nick-named Ruby as the ÒbuttyÓ dog - shecan open the fridge door and, given half thechance, will seek out cheese, ham and butter! 
Needless to say a fridge lock has been fitted 
. . . 

If you would like to find out about rehoming 
a pet, call in and see us in Market Street orvisit our website 

www.rspca-southcotswolds.org.uk 

and to help our fundraising for theCotswolds Dogs & Cats Home why not enterour raffle or buy a calendar?

We wish all our customers and donors a 
very Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear! 

A monthly series of 
Sunday afternoon 
chamber music 
concerts given by the 
professional musicians 
of Bristol Ensemble 
with the 
Bristol Ensemble 
Tea-time concerts 
Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth 
Sunday 6 December, 3pm 
Chamber music by Brahms & Haydn 
Sunday 17 January, 3pm 
Schubert s Trout Quintet 
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Ch ildren from 4-11 are welcomed 


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harles Evans published a novel lastyear which we reported on in ourDecember 2014 edition. This novel is 
based on the Falklands Conflict and is, in 
part, drawn from his own experiences. Heshares his publication results with us:Ò
Well it is fair to say it didnÕt achieve the 
sales I had hoped it would (a little over 400 inthe 7 months after publication). But, this hasnow risen to over 500 since the end of June so 
itÕs still selling, which is great. 
The feedback has been very positivethroughout and the reviews on Amazon have 
also been mostly complementary. I have 
learned that you just need a lot of luck and abig break in this game. 
A national celebrity endorsement is key to 
gaining publicity and interest in your work. 
Unfortunately I didnÕt quite crack that one! 
IÕm still hoping that someone will want to buythe film rights in the future so I can raise even 

more money for the charities. 
The support from the vast majority of people 

and organisations was excellent. Obviously 

family and friends in Nailsworth and across 

the UK, plus former shipmates have been

at the forefront of this. A key objective for 


doing this literary project was to raise money for the three military charities being South 
Atlantic Medal Association, Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes. 

As I said at the outset, I would donate 50% of my first royalty cheque to those 

organisations [in the end Charles donated 100% of this cheque]. I also decided very soonafter publication that I would also make a personal donation from every book that I sold 
at the events I attended to promote it. This included those sold at Nailsworth Market. 

The outcome of all the activities and other additional donations in the end meant that I 

was able to send a total of £660.00 (£220.00 to each charity) in August, which has been 

received and acknowledged by them. The letters from the charities are on the FalklandÕs 

Revenge Facebook page and are there for everyone to see. 

It was nowhere near what I hoped to be able to donate, but from my little book someone 

either in the services, or ex-services, who needs help will benefit from the efforts, kindness 

and generosity of people who have supported me and ÔFalklands RevengeÕ. Ò 
The second book featuring Harry Glass is underway. Watch this space . . . 

Charles is photographed holding a copy of his book and the Royal BritishLegion thank you letter for his donation. 

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The Dressing Room 
After many monthsof refurbishment by theChamberlain Estate in 
the former Bramleysbuilding, ÔThe DressingRoomÕ is now verymuch up and running.
Patrick and Emma 
Rollins have put in ahuge effort to make this 
corner of the GeorgeStreet car park aplace to enjoy visitingand purchase a fineselection of clothes, 
jewellery and furniture.
Ladies clothing isvery much along thetheme of Ôpre-lovedand vintageÕ as well as 
a large array of unique designs under the Karma label of Patrick 
and Emma which with 
bespoke jewellery ismade in Bali. Clothingis for all ages and allstyles and covers smartcasual to smart dresses. 
Menswear follows 
the smart/casualstyle. Jeans, shirtsand pullovers are allfine quality and veryaffordable. ÔBlendÕ and ÔCasual FridayÕ are 
some of the preferred labels.
Upstairs there is a selection of objet dÕart, stone carvings andrecycled furniture made from antique timbers from Indonesia. All 
is Fair-trade produce.
Also made are cloth dolls and cards by the ÔBali Street KidsProjectÕ. Money from sales goes direct to the orphanage of the 
same name. 
Contact: 01453 836036 / FB: The Dressing Room.
Open: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm. 
Local & Business 
Prices Mill ParticipationGroup has a new chair and secretary Ð 
Nailsworth Theatregoers - 2016Group Leaders: Jinny and Ann Marshall 
Tel: 01453 833857 / email:jinnyann@btinternet.comMinimum party size 21Marilyn Miles and Sally Millett. Booking & other details on Nailsworth Society Library Notice Board 
Any patient from Prices Mill surgery is Bristol Hippdromewelcome to be a member. The Barber of Seville by Rossini 7.15pm on Tuesday 15th MarchThe overall aim of its Patient ParticipationGroup is to develop a positive and constructive 
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relationship between patients, the Practice andthe community it serves, ensuring the practiceremains accountable and responsive to all itspatients needs. 
You can contact the PPG via Prices Mill 
surgery website or via Sally Millett on 
833415 or sally.millett@btinternet.com 
Everyman Theatre, CheltenhamÒHetty FeatherÓ by best-selling childrenÕs author Jacqueline Wilson on Saturday 9thApril at 2pmDepart Nailsworth Bus Station at 12md. Book and pay by 1st February 2016Cost £33.50 
Everyman Theatre, CheltenhamShort pieces by the Birmingham Royal Ballet on Saturday 7th May at 7.45pmDepart Nailsworth Bus Station at 6.30pm. Book and pay by 1st March 2016Cost £35.50 
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Carers over the age of 50 living in Gloucestershire can nowbenefit from 8 hours of free one to one computer tuition intheir own home or in a group setting, as part of a scheme set upby Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC). The 
ÔConnecting CarersÕ scheme which operates countywide, is alsolooking for people with computer experience who have a fewhours to spare and would like to help with this Ôone to oneÕ or 
group support. 
There are an estimated 63,000 carers in Gloucestershire and 
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Bits and Pieces 
Timothy Powell 
Our Roof and Gutter Man sends the 
following message:-
The donkeys and sheep of Newmarketwould like to say a huge thank you toeveryone for looking out for us and making us so welcome andalso for all the lovely treats we get. 
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy andhealthy New Year. 
Love from 
Gussy, Pedro, April, Bonny and Clyde 
The New Year at Wonderful Westonbirt 
Many Nailsworth residents are regular visitors to Westonbirt 
Arboretum. Perhaps 2016 could be your opportunity to furthersupport this wonderful place. 
Some of you may be aware that free guided walks are offered 
at Westonbirt Arboretum on Wednesdays, Saturdays andSundays throughout the Season from 1st March to 31st October. 
The walks have become so popular that we need more Guidesand Assistant Guides. If you think you might like to train as aVolunteer Guide or Volunteer Assistant Guide we would love to 
hear from you. You do not need to be an expert. Full training onWestonbirtÕs landscape and tree collection is provided. This is 
followed by a period of mentoring until you feel ready to lead awalk. 
This is a highly rewarding role. You will learn about this 
historic, Grade 1 listed landscape with its internationallyimportant collection of trees. You will become part of anenthusiastic and knowledgeable team of nearly 50 volunteers,
who are passionate about sharing this unique location withvisitors. 
The next training programme will start in January, for the 2016 
season. For more information either go to 
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt-volunteering 
collect a Volunteer Opportunities pack from theWelcome Building or contact -
Jenny Barnett on 01453 832638. 
We look forward to welcoming you to theVolunteer Guide Team. 
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For advice and estimate ring Jenny Powell 
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NHP -Nailsworth Health 
Partnership walking festival. 
The 5th NHP walking festival is dueto start on Sunday May 29th as theNailsworth Festival comes to a close. 
If anyone would like to help withthe planning any of the walks pleasecontact Marilyn Miles on 
07801 558931 
mbm@ankerbold.co.uk 
Check out the NHP website for the 
video of the 2013 walking festival. 
Face in the Crowd at FGR 
Is this YOU? 
If so, you qualify for aFREE ground pass toFGRÕs next Home match. 
Just call in at the Club 
Office with a copy of this 
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With a strong Nailsworth and Forest Green perspective and 
content the Christmas Truce of 1914 will be re-created in a 
moving performance in theatre, words and music by ÔStroudFootball PoetsÕ and ÔSpaniel In The Works Theatre CompanyÕ. 
Based on local stories and memories, this production coversa unique and undisputed moment in history and war. Featuring 
established local actors, poets, writers and musicians we aretransported from the Jovial Foresters, the original ÔhomeÕ of 
Forest Green (later to become Rovers) to ÔNo ManÕs LandÕ as 
Christmas approaches. The ninety minute performance is based 
on and inspired by true events and follows a journey withoutreturn for two brave Forest Green Rovers 
players who set off from Nailsworth for the 
front. 
Crispin Thomas runs the Football Poets 
website www.footballpoets.org from his 
cottage near Stroud and was ChelseaÕs Poet 
Laureate for four years. He told NailsworthNews, Ò When we returned from working 
in Africa in 1983, it was Forest Green that 
became my first home here.
Discovering more and moreabout the Christmas Day Truce, 
initially from working withPensioners at Stamford Bridge,
I also realised how among themany thousands of brave soulswho gave their lives there hadbeen many professional andamateur footballers involved. 
Our aim was to imagine what itwould have been like to leave 
these villages and go the Front.Ó 
Saturday 12 December - 8.00pm Subscription Rooms, Stroud 
Tickets £8 Adv/ £10 Door. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk Box 
Office 01453 760900 
Photo courtesy of Bill Hicks. 
And Crispin finished by saying, ÒYes it is about and based on 
two real Forest Green players of the time - Ernie Beale and Harry 
Watt.Ó 
Bits and Pieces Bits and Pieces 
Nailsworth Film 
Club 
ÔPrideÕ 
Friday 4th December 
8pm Arkell Centre 
over 18s only, bar opens 
7.30pm 
www.nailsworthfilmclub. 
co.uk 
offers an advice service that 

CAB - Can you Help? Every Tuesday 

is free, confidential, impartial

afternoon the Stroud Citizens' Advice Bureau 

and independent.

provides a drop-in service in Nailsworth in the 

The aim is always to help

Arkell Centre. 

clients manage their own

Nailsworth Town Council funds this and to 

problem in the way that suits


support this we have a small team of volunteers 

them best. Advice helps clients explore a range of 

who act as Receptionists. At the moment we have 

options, relate information to their own needs and

7 volunteers but we would love to have some more 

circumstances, and make decisions about what

-could that be you? 
action to take based on an understanding of the

No training is necessary, you will not be giving 

potential consequences. The National Association 

advice, you will just be greeting clients in the 

of Citizens Advice research shows that two in 

Arkell Centre from 13.00 to 15.30 on a Tuesday 

three clients who visit a CAB have their problem

afternoon once every 7 weeks or less if we have 

completely or partially solved. 78 per cent also say

more volunteers. 

they couldnÕt have done it without the CAB.

The commitment is very small but so important 

In the past year (October 2014 Ð Sep 2015) we

as without volunteer Receptionists CAB could not 

helped 210 household in Nailsworth to resolve

provide this service in Nailsworth.

551 issues. This accounted for 5.6% of all CAB 

The Citizens' Advice Bureau is a Charity which 

work across the Stroud district. 

Dying without a Will. Now thatÕs a real tragedy. 
If you would like to know more or can helpsupport this service in Nailsworth by giving afew hours of your time please contact 


Anne Elliott on 07817 879494 
email 
anne.elliott@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk 



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One absentee from the RoyalBritish Legion at this yearÕs 
Remembrance Service here in town 
(see back page) was its Chairman,
Tim Godden. 
Tim, who left the Army in 
August after a 40 year careerwith HM Forces was given the 
opportunity of not only attendingthe Festival of Remembrance in the 
Royal Albert Hall in London, on 
Saturday 7th November, but also 
marching as a veteran. This was 
on SundayÕs Parade with 10,000 
other veterans at the Cenotaph inWhitehall. 
Tim says, ÒAs a youngster IÔstaggered onÕ at the Tower of London but never made it to the 
Cenotaph to see the Veterans march past in front of the Royal 
Family and thousands who lined the streets. 
Now the ball will be on the 
other foot! It was great to see so manyold mates, some I havenÕt seen for well 
over 20 years or more!Ó 
ÒThe Town of Nailsworth is blessed 
with a marvellous Silver Band, a goodhardy group of Royal British Legionmembers and some great townsfolkwho turn out in their numbers both en 
route to the Church and in it. 
It is always a pleasure to see so manyyoungsters from the Youth Associations 
in the Town doing their bit and 
supporting the event. The only thing I 
missed by not being in Nailsworth wasgetting a sweet off the Mayor!Ó. 
Anyone wishing to join the Forest Green & Nailsworth Branchof the Royal British Legion is asked to contact Ruth Aldridge on 
07810 428073 
Tim is proudly photographed with his wife Wendy. 
Remember 
Reflections on Remembrance Day 
NN have put into this issue a good deal about the NailsworthRemembrance Day ceremonies. These focus on the two World 
Wars, but there is also the touching account of the father laying 
a wreath for his son, killed in Afghanistan. However, are there 
other stories to tell, beyond the stories of the soldiers who fell? 
Are there other stories of survivors, or questions about theway we try to remember the conflicts of the past and present;
questions about how we mark the effect of conflict on soldiers 
and civilians of all nationalities and religions Ð or none? 
Now we have the account of a son remembering aRemembrance Day long ago with his own father. His thoughts 
on that remembrance stirred up other thoughts, which touchon wider issues. These thoughts are challenging, and 
perhaps controversial, but ask questions that otherpeople may also be asking. We believe that they are 
thoughts that should be shared with our community. 
Remembering Remembrance Day 
A personal reflection by Bill Affleck 
Poppies, the band, the banners, the crowded StGeorgeÕs Church, the two minutes silence, the bugle calls, 
the names of the dead, the laying of the wreathes on thewar memorial, surely a major event in the annual calendar. We 
wouldnÕt miss it but . . . ? 
Our Remembrance ceremonies are led by the Christian Church, 
but our community includes people of other beliefs, so shouldthis be reflected in the ceremonies ? Those who fought and died 
were not exclusively Christian, but those of other religions Ð ornone Ð hardly get a mention. In the service the chosen lessonsseemed to document the Jewish claim for Palestine; not a 
message for peace in these troubled times and of little relevanceto Remembrance Sunday. Then the glorious dead have centre 
stage in all the celebrations, almost to the exclusion of thesurvivors. 
My father enlisted in 1914 in Canada, was told his eyesight wastoo poor for active service, resigned, came ÔhomeÕ to England 
and enlisted in a cavalry regiment and went to France, waslater commissioned into the Royal Northumberland Fusiliersand finished the war shepherding German POWs back toGermany... 
He had the distinction of his own chapter in theRNFÕs official war history and won a Military Cross 
at Passchendaele; IÕm always tempted to wearhis medal (obviously on my right breast) at theRemembrance Day service, but itÕs not mine, itÕs his. 
I remember standing in silence at his side in theorchard, in Canada, on a November 11th in the late 
1930s when he had decided, from the position ofthe sun that it must be eleven oÕclock. We hadnÕt a watch 
between us, so the two minutes, like the time, were just bestestimates... ThatÕs really my remembrance. 
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Arts & Crafts 

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

896815 
Craft and Chat, Friday 11 December 2-3.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Emma 754559 or 
emma.riches@stroud.gov.uk 

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, Christmas open evening Sibly 
Hall, Wycliffe, Wednesday 16 December, 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, Tuesdays, beginners 5.45-7.45pm, intermediate 7.45-9.45pm, 


Mortimer Room (£90.00 per course - 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 (14-25yrs) 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 

FGRA free ChildrenÕs Christmas Party, Sunday 20 December 2-5pm, Arkell Centre. 
Music, food, games and a visit from Santa. Ages 4-11, for tickets contact the Forest 
Green Residents Association 

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 

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 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 adultsfree). 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 

Church 

Communion Service, Sundays 11am, St. GeorgeÕs 
Town Carol Service, Sunday 20 December 6pm, St. GeorgeÕs 
ChildrenÕs Crib Service and Lighting of the Tree, Christmas Eve 6pm, St. GeorgeÕs 
Candlelit Midnight Communion, Christmas Eve 11.30pm, St. GeorgeÕs 
Christmas Family Communion, Christmas Day 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, afternoon tea. Info: Lois 07757 366382 

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 
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 club, every other Thursday 7pm, Egypt Mill. New members welcome to helpin our local community and have fun. Info: 07490 220773 
Rotary lunch clubs, fourth Monday of the month, Arkell Centre. Info: Stephen 

872251 

Royal British Legion Forest Green/Nailsworth Branch, Thursday 17 December. 
Info: ledgemoor@hotmail.com 
Senior CitizensÕ Club, Thursdays 2pm, Arkell Centre (£1.50). Info: Dave 833411 

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

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

Westonbirt outreach session, Monday 21 December 2-3pm, Arkell Centre. 
Experience the sensory delights of the arboretum. All welcome. Free 

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), ComradesClub. Info: Nicky 07728 600056 

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 

Distribution! 
We have two new and willing volunteers 
to take over the role of Distribution. 
Without this role (and our glorious 
volunteers) this News would not reachyour doorstep.
Don Luke has been on point for 15 yearswhich is a long time!
Photos are Joe Brooks (left) and Keith 
Mansell who plan to orchestrate thedistribution between them and give Donthe break he has asked for. We thank them both wholeheartedly for their contribution 
and to Don who has made the whole system a seamless event to date.
We cannot thank Don enough for the enormous time, effort and dedication 
he has given to the paper and he will be missed.
We know that Don will be an effective guiding hand for our new 
volunteers for their first issue and we also know that they will be as inspiredfor the distribution of local news as he has been. 
Editor! 
From front page . . . 
Beginning with theFebruary issue we have a 
new Editor. 
ÒMy name is Lisa 
Parker and I am 
delighted to introducemyself to you as thelatest Editor of the 
Nailsworth News. 
I am a retired Englishteacher with interests in 
music (I have my own website) and Tai Chi. 
My husband Ray and myself movedinto Nailsworth in August, from Witham 
in Essex, to be closer to our daughters andgrandchildren. 
Having looked at the News online forthe past year, I found that it was invaluable 
in helping us to form a clear picture ofNailsworth as a potential place to live. 
The articles showed the town as beingvibrant and interesting; the directory showedmany more activities and events than wehad expected and so far we have alreadyjoined the library, film club and the gym - a 
necessity I feel, as I continue to explore allthe various cafes and restaurants in the town! 
I hope to continue to maintain the highquality of the News and its role of servingthe community, so please feel free to 
comment or give feedback on what Ifeel are exciting times ahead.Ó 
The email address and phone number 
hasnÕt changed so please continue to 
send your valuable nuggets her way. 
She is ready for you! 
WhatÕs On! 
Kelly Haines is the new WhatÕs On contact 
for the Nailsworth News. Kelly is anosteopath working at The White Practice so her 
ear is close to the ground in town. 
We thank her very much for her acceptance 
of the role from our esteemed companionJemma Kilyon whom we need to thank for her 
extraordinary contributions during her tenure.
Jemma is a full-time working mum, and hasprovided very professional advice to the paperwith her qualified experience. 
These two will be munching through theFebruary issue together until Jemma hangsher NN hat up. We anticipate a very smooth 
transition as a result. 
Email address will remain the same and 
please be helpful to us and Kelly in that the deadline for each issue is always 15th of 
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Slimming World Nailsworth Group, Thursdays 9.30am and 11am, Youth Club. 


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Taiji Wuxigong (Chi gong), Thursdays 9.30am, Christ Church Hall. Info: Poh-Eng 
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Film, Music and Theatre 

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

The Convent Community Choirs, Ladies' choir Mondays 7.45pm, Men's choirTuesdays 7.45pm, The Convent. Info: theconventchoirs@gmail.com 

Ecumenical Choir Carol Concert and Tea, Sunday 13 December 4pm, Nailsworth 
Primary School 

Horsley Community Choir, Tuesdays 7.50pm, St. MartinÕs Church. New members 

welcome, first session free, £5 thereafter 

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

Nailsworth Community Harp Orchestra debut concert, Sunday 6 December 
6.30pm, Subscription Rooms. Tickets (£3, or £10 family ticket) from Shiny 
Goodness or from www.handsonharps.com/harp-orchestra 

Nailsworth Film Club, ÔPrideÕ - Friday 4 December, Ô71Õ - Friday 8 January, 
ÔElectricityÕ - Friday 29 January, all start at 8pm, Arkell Centre. Over 18s only, 

bar opens 7.30pm. Info: www.nailsworthfilmclub.co.uk 

Nailsworth Silver Band, Mondays (beginners 5.30pm, training band 6pm, bandrehearsal 7.15pm), Band Room Brewery Lane 
Nailsworth Silver Band concert Sunday 6 December 7pm, St MartinÕs, Horsley. 
Robin and Bina Williamson all acoustic winter concert, Saturday 5 December 

8pm, Nympsfield Village Hall. Info: 836451 or noz5252@hotmail.co.uk 

Stroud Choral Society Christmas Celebration, Friday 11 December 7.30pm, St 
GeorgeÕs Church. Tickets £15 (u18s free) on the door or from Stroud Subscription 

Rooms box office 

Young VoicesÕ, Friday 29 January 7pm, St. GeorgeÕs. Free, see main article 

Food, Drink, Fetes and Markets 

Country Market, Fridays 8.45-11am, Mortimer Room. 
Emporium Local MakersÕ Market, Saturday 12 December 10am-3pm, Sawyer 


Hall. Info: info@emporiummakersmarket.com or find us on Facebook 

Fairtrade coffee mornings, fourth Saturday of the month (not December or 
August), 10am-12pm, Mortimer Room. Fairtrade tea and coffee, Traidcraft stall 
and trade justice information. Free entry. Info: Sue 832734 

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

St Dominics School & Parish Charity Bazaar, Saturday 5 December 12-2pm. 
Christmas gifts, local craft stalls, food and drink, Ômade by St DominicsÕ gifts, 

raffle. All welcome 

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 to charity. 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 

Ante natal Pilates, Tuesdays 9.15-10.15am and Post natal Pilates, Tuesdays 1111.45am, 
Arkell Centre. Info: Elizabeth 07732 697991 

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

Barre Concept class, Mondays 11.30-12.30pm, Arkell Centre. A mixture of 
Pilates, low pact far burning, resistance sculpting, cardio dance, weight loss for 
beginners. Info: Joanne 07968 799741 

Barton End Equestrian Centre - Trot to be Trim and Take Back the Reins. 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 

Fusion Flow, gentle stretch class using Yoga, Pilates and dance. Mondays 
7.10pm, Nailsworth Primary School. £6 per session or £30 for 6 weeks. Info:
07734 886275 or ruth.king123@btopenworld.com 

NHP Longer Health Walk , Wednesday 2 December - meet outside Library from 
9.50am for a 10.00am start. Info: Ros 834485 

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

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, Beaudesert Park School pool, spaces available. Info:
886215 (8.30-9.30pm group) or 833862 (7-8pm group) 

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

Sports Fixtures (h) 

Shortwood Utd v Swindon Supermarine, Tuesday 1 December 7.45pm 

Shortwood Utd v Banbury Utd, Saturday 12 December 3pm 

FGR v Boredom Wood, Saturday 19 December 3pm 
Shortwood Utd v Wantage Town, Saturday 19 December 3pm 

FGR v Kidderminster, Monday 28 December 
FGR v Torquay Utd, Friday 1 January 5.30pm 

Shortwood Utd v Cinderford Town, Saturday 2 January 3pm 

Talks and Groups 

N Soc Arts, Crafts and Music Group/Local Studies Grup Christmas Celebration, 
Monday 7 December 7.30pm, Parish Room. Gloucestershire Mummers, mulled wine 
and mince pies. RSVP to Library or TIC. Info: Dave 832034 

N Soc Gardening Group, tea party in the Parish Room, Saturday 9 January 7.30pm. 
Info: Kath 834046 

Nailsworth W.I. ÔMagic Lantern ShowÕ - David Bayley, Monday 14 December 
7.30pm, Parish Room 

Youth 

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 

Young peopleÕs sexual health drop in, first Tuesday of the month 3.30-4.30pm, Arkell 

Centre. Info: Tracey 833212 

Forest Green Rovers 
have had one of those months to 
remember! A famous victory in 
the FA Cup against Wimbledon was some achievement over a team 
in mid-table in the Football League above. A tough away fixture at 
Welling resulted in a fine draw and last weeks epic against 3rd placed 
Dover in a gale and driving rain here at home was just the icing on the cake! 
No game in the league is easy anymore. Teams want to knock FGR off the top of the table and they Ôup 
their gameÕ and batten down their defences. Ady Pennock has his team back on form and playing the open, 
expansive football that was so evident in the early stages of the season, and it is good to watch. 
The recent match against Dover was as good as it gets. The blustery wind became a full blown gale during the game and the driving 
rain made for some exciting goal-mouth incidents. 0-1 down in the first half and not playing that well, all guns blazed after theinterval. Quick, incisive passing, purposeful defending and some astonishing play and three goals sent the home fans away purring.
That is what makes the game so good to watch when FGR are on form. Passion, skill and just taking a chance on goal is what we like 
to see. 
A long, hard winter is upon the team - there will be setbacks, but there will be many more highs along the journey. Keep the faith and 
the fans will continue to pour through the turnstiles in greater numbers! 
Football 
Shortwood United -
across the valley are matching theirneighbours for goals and excitement.
The local Yate derby match in driving 
rain was a typical affair - crunching 
tackles, plenty of passion and

aggression and a nerve-racking finish

after the Wood fought back from a 
goal down to hang on to a win in anear thriller. The recent away loss to 

high-flying Winchester was a pity. 

The wind played a vital part in theirwinner and the Wood came 
home with nothing to show forenergy and much purposeful play. 
Shortwood are still well placedfor a play-off position and with 
new acquisitions to the squad andthe great knowledge at this levelby the management team, there


is no reason why another fine

second half of the season canÕt be 

forecast. With the forwards always 
causing trouble in oppositionsÕ defences and continually 
scoring goals, anything is possible! A busy Christmas 
period will start to sort the men from the boys in the leaguepositions, and Shortwood have the Ôknow-howÕ to be in the 
mix quite easily. See you there! 

I
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s their something in theNailsworth water? Another of 
our teams is all singing and all

guns blazing! Forest Green Rovers 
(Academy) have had a fine month 

too. Reaching the 1st Round properof the FA Youth Cup was no mean 
achievement and the trip to Yeovil 
for the tie was a truly historic and


memorable night.
The Youth team were the equals of their 


hosts in the first half and but for a blitz of 3 

goals early in the second period, there waslittle between the two sides. Losing was noshame in the slightest and the boys can allbe proud of their cup run.

There are other county Cup competitionsand of course the League to play in andthe series of victories continues. Sittingat the top of the table is one thing, but themanner in which they play the game isanother. Quiet and purposeful, tackling and 
passing with vision - Scott Bartlett has the players knowing the gamevery well.

It is good to see Giancarlo Gabbiadini, Luke Merchant andMacauley Dodson progressing well in the England Youth trials and it 
is thoroughly deserved.

It would be good to have the Youth team playing at the New Lawn 
occasionally - a big crowd would enjoy the occasion. 

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