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Nailsworth News 

June 2016 
No. 162 

 
A free monthly 
community paper for 

the parish of Nailsworth, 
available in colour 
on our website www. 
nailsworthnews.org.uk 

News on the Midland Bank 
building at last, see page 4 


This month the 
NN gives over 
extra space to the 
successes of Forest 
Green Rovers 
this season. We 
all know that the 
First team didn�t 
quite make it 
at Wembley 
and a place in 
the Football 
League, but 
it has been 
one amazing 
record-breaking 
season with 
more ups than 
downs and 
we should 
celebrate that 
fact. 

The Academy 
(Youth Team) 
has also had a quite 
remarkable time with 
a championship, Cup 
win, boys called up to England training and 
matches and senior club duty here at the New 
Lawn. The Centre Spread features the First Team 
and some photographs from Wembley, whilst the 
back page records the success of the Academy 
coached by Scott Bartlett. 


Would you like one 
of these? See page 
14 for what you need 
to do 

 
2016 

Nailsworth Front Gardens 

Nailsworth Noel is back, 
see page 19 for more 


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Nailsworth Town Information Centre, Old Market. 
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Thursday 5.30pm - 8.30pm 
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Free monthly newspaper 
for Nailsworth Parish 

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Business Editor, 

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THERE IS NO JANUARY OR AUGUST EDITION 

Congratulations to the successful candidates 
who will make up Nailsworth Town Council for 
the next four years 

 
Mayor 

Jonathan Anne Paul Norman 

Duckworth Elliott Francis Kay * 

 


Ron Robert Sally Angela 

Kerby Maitland Millett Norman 


Deputy Mayor Myles Steve 

Sue Reed * Robinson Robinson * 

 


This 
edition is 
brought 
to you by 
Carole 

* And to Sue, Norman and Steve who have been elected 
Nailsworth ward councillors on Stroud District Council. 

Martin Surl has been re-elected 

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Private Frank Gunter 
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in action on 30 June in 
France, whilst serving 
with the 13th Battalion, 
Gloucestershire Regiment. 

Further details available from 
the Nailsworth Archive at the 
Town Hall. 


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not necessarily those of the Nailsworth News team. We 
reserve the right to edit or omit any material submitted 
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A word from the new Mayor. At the Annual Meeting of the Town Council, I was privileged 
to be elected unopposed as Nailsworth Town Mayor. Before the decision, I spoke about the things that I 
would aim to achieve and I�ll lay out some of them next month. 

Firstly, I�d like to thank the councillors that stood down, or who were not re-elected. Sally Thorpe stood 
down after many years of service to Council, and Emma Bonner after one year. Debbie Powell and Julian 
Dennis stood for election, but were unsuccessful in getting re-elected. They both brought a great deal to 
council in the last year, and all four will be missed. Congratulations to our four new councillors, Ron, 
Angela, Robert and Paul. Secondly I�d like to thank Myles Robinson for his hard work, drive, humour 
and commitment as Mayor over the last three years. It is not an easy role and Myles achieved an awful 
lot in the three years. I�m glad 
that he has been re-elected as 
a councillor, his enthusiasm for the town will be 
invaluable. He is a hard act to follow. 

Finally, congratulations to Sue Reed on being 
elected as Deputy Mayor. Sue has a very strong 
sense of community and holds many values that 
I do - although we are quite different - together a 
powerful mix. 

As I stated in the election leaflet, I aim to help 
Katherine, our new Clerk, in making sure that 
Council meets current accepted practices; we 
have a way to go to achieve that. Getting good, 
up to date information from our finance systems, 
letting you know what we are doing and involving 
residents in shaping the future of the town. 

I�d like you to feel more able to come to meetings 
and I�d also like to draw on the 
experience and skills of people in 
the town in our work - we are just 
11 strong, so your involvement 
can only add to the future of our 
town. 

Nailsworth is a fantastic 
place and I hope we can 
make it even better. I plan to 
expand next month, but in 
the meantime please let me 
know what you�d like from 
your Town Council. Email 
me on jonathan.duckworth@ 
nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk or 
call me on 07813 641732, or call 
our Clerk, Katherine on 833592. 

Just one final thing - I�m sorry 
but I am terrible with matching 
faces and names - very terrible; 
you might have to help me out! 

Jonathan Duckworth 


Nailsworth News is seeking an Editor 

 to help produce Nailsworth�s community paper. 

The Editor would join the team, which provides 
backroom support and paper production. This is 
an intriguing role which combines the three 
elements of story editing with layout design and 
local knowledge. Whilst the ideal person will 
have all three qualities, the team is not set on having a 
�one person fits all� solution. 

The dtp programme we use is Adobe InDesign and members of the 
team can help you to get to grips with this. 

If you would like to know more (even if you think you might not 
be just right), or you know of someone in the area who could fit the 
part, contact David Cox treasurer@nailsworthnews.org.uk or call our 
voicemail system 0303 040 1150 and we will get back to you. 

Whistle for the Somme. On 1 July 1916 at 7.30am, one of the bloodiest battles 
of the Great War was started by three whistle blasts. 

To commemorate the anniversary of the 
start of this devastating battle, whistles 
will be blown at War Memorials across 
the country including Nailsworth�s. This 
will occur at the same time and in the 
same way; three blasts on a whistle. 

The Battle of the Somme lasted from 
1 July to 18 November and there were 
over 1 million casualties on both sides, 
with over 300,000 killed. Two Nailsworth 
Soldiers, William Pash and Arthur 
Holloway, are recorded on the Thiepval 
Memorial, which lists over 70,000 men 
with no known grave. John Quinn and 
Wilfred Clappen are buried in Somme 
cemeteries. 

 
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Business News 

Cotswold chef wins national competition 

Chef Toby Refoy of 
the Weighbridge Inn 
has beaten over 2000 
applicants to win Best 
Pie. 

Pastry manufacturer 
Jus-Rol launched a 
competition to find 
the best pie recipe to 
coincide with National 
Pie Week in March. 
Toby entered his 
monstrous steak and 
lobster pie, his take on the classic Surf n� Turf. 
The pie contains a 6oz fillet of beef Wellington, 
with a wild mushroom p�t�, sided with a braised 
fennel lobster and king prawn Thermidor, 
topped with a Gruy�re cheese gratin. 

Toby received a cheque for �500 and a trophy, 
which is now on display in the pub. 


Nikki 


Clare Herrington has sold Herringbone to Nikki 
Ellis, who took over the shop in Wheelwright�s Corner 
in May. Nikki is keeping the trading 
name Herringbone. She is adding 
a curtain making service and 
bringing in fabrics and supplies for 
patchwork and quilting, with an 
online shopping service to follow. 

Clare will run the alterations and 
ironing service from her home, so 
still staying very local. 

Herringbone, 833855. Monday - Saturday, 9am-4pm 

Nailsworth Needleworker Clare, 07905 239628. 

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Thistledown, an organically managed family farm off Tinkley Lane 
bordering Woodchester Park, covers 70 acres of pastureland, woodland 
and elderflower orchard and has three different camping areas. 

The family run Fieldfare Caf� has opened on the site, serving drinks, 
cream teas and cakes, with a small farm shop. They will soon be doing 
breakfast and lunch too, with a 
wood-fired clay oven for pizza and 
slow-roasted meat. 

The Caf� currently opens from 
9am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, 
till 4pm on Sunday and will be open 
every day during the school holidays. 

www.thistledown.org.uk 860420. 


Fieldfare Caf� at Thistledown Farm 
A new family-run caf� serving hot & cold drinks, cakes, cream teas & patisseries 
Beautiful views, a small farm shop and plenty of space for children to explore 
The Hog at Horsley wins 
a prestigious award. The 
Hog has won the �Best Pub� 
Award from 500 finalists in 
the WDP Food and Farming 
Awards for Gloucestershire, 
Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and 
Somerset. This is the Hog�s 
third award in the second year 
it has been running. 

photo: Greg and Caroline Saturley at the awards dinner 


Helen 
Thompson 
opened Betty 
& Beattie�s 
a short while 
ago at the top 
of Market 
Street. Vintage 
interiors is 
the name of 
the game 
with plenty of painted furniture 
and those little extras to make 
your home stunning. You can 
have your furniture revamped 
as well and learn how to paint it 
yourself. Pop in for details and 
to see what is on offer. 

Open: Tuesday - Saturday 

9am-5pm. 834402. 

The Vault announces its opening in June 

Anyone waiting for news about the old HSBC 
Bank in the centre of town will be pleased to 
know that The 
Vault will soon 
be opening, 
following 
extensive 
refurbishing and 
restoration. The 
Vault will be an 
exciting addition 
to Nailsworth�s 
already vibrant 
foodie scene, with a mix of wines, cocktails and 
ales, as well as authentic tapas, cooked by the 
fantastic Spanish Chef, Nacho. Those of you 
who have tasted his food recently at The Hog at 
Horsley, will have had a sneak preview of the 
quality on offer. 

The Vault will have an outside covered garden, a 
mezzanine restaurant and an extensive programme 
of music, from pared-down acoustic on Sunday 
afternoons, to lively bands and flamenco nights. 
Emma, who is running the team, says, �We are 
all very excited and eager to open after such a 
long time refurbishing and have some great plans 
for The Vault. We have restored the building 
sympathetically so you will remember the place 
when it was everyone�s local bank. We believe, 
what we have to offer will complement what is 
already in Nailsworth and it will help to put our 
fantastic town on the map.� 

If you�d like to be invited to preview evenings or 
for further information, leave your email address 
at The Hog or The Canteen. Our website page is 
still under construction, but we have a Facebook 
page �The Vault�. www.thevaultnailsworth.co.uk 


Portobellos had a great opening event last month. It was standing 
room only as guests sampled the 
abundance of differing styles 
of food and canap�s - it was all 
excellent. Later in the week, a 
breakfast sampling had to take place; 
thoroughly recommended is the 
Full English, but the menu is varied 
and extensive. Must try out lunch 
sometime � 833377. 


Nailsworth Antiques & Collectables Fayre. Matt Edwards has 
been running the Fayre for almost 2 years, but he is moving on to more 
permanent work and is trying to find someone to take it over from July. 
It is unpaid work, but may suit someone who is retired, or just looking 
to do something for their community. The Fayre is on the first Friday 
of each month in the Town Hall from 10am to 3pm. For further details, 
contact Gill Edwards on 07847 171303. 



Community 


King George V Field gets a boost. Work has started on spending the �45,000 grant the Town Council 
was awarded by Fields in Trust at the end of 2015, largely thanks to the efforts of former Cllr Sally 
Thorpe who prepared the bid. Two grants of �45,000 were awarded to lucky communities to celebrate the 
90th anniversary of Fields in Trust, which exists to protect vital open spaces across the UK. 

Nailsworth�s �45,000 windfall is being spent on refurbishing the tennis courts, updating the changing 
rooms, refurbishing the car park, a new piece of outdoor gym equipment, an outdoor table tennis table, 
plus new seats and benches. www.fieldsintrust.org 

Aileen Bendall has been Village Agent for 5 years serving Nailsworth and the surrounding area. 
She writes, �My job is to provide older or disadvantaged people with easier access to 
information and services. This is free and confidential. If you are over 50, I can help with many issues. Here 
are just a few: 

* Are you receiving all of the pensions and benefits you are entitled to? 

* Would you like a free home safety check from Gloucestershire Fire Service? 

* Would you like to know more about adaptations to your home, which 

 may help you cope better with disability? 

* Are you feeling lonely and would you like to meet other people? 

* Would you like to help other people by volunteering for a local 

 organisation? 

I can visit you at home or talk with you on the telephone. I work 
15 hours a week, usually between Monday and Wednesday, so if I 
don�t answer, please leave a message with your name and number and I will call you back as soon as possible. I am also at 
Nailsworth Library, usually the 1st Monday 
of each month from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. For 
more information on this, please ring the 
Library on 832747.� 

Aileen Bendall, 07810 630156 


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Schools 


New headteacher appointed at SWR 

Jon Bell takes over as headteacher of Sir William Romney�s School 
in Tetbury in September. Mr Bell is deputy headteacher at Brimsham Green School in South Gloucestershire 
and succeeds SWR�s current head Steven Mackay, who will take up the position of headteacher at Oldfield 
School in Bath in September. 

�I am delighted to be joining Sir William Romney�s School. Following a recent good OFSTED report, and 
impressive GCSE results, I look forward to leading the academy to further academic and extra-curricular 
successes alongside our committed staff, students, parents and the local community,� he said. 

Mrs Roz Goodwin, chair of SWR�s Governing Body, commented, �We are absolutely committed to 
providing the children at Sir William Romney�s School with the very best educational experience that we can 
deliver. We have appointed a worthy successor who will continue Steven Mackay�s great work and take us on 
the next phase of our journey towards even greater success in the coming years.� www.swr.gloucs.sch.uk 


Garden Party fit for the Queen 

at Nailsworth School, Friday 10 June, 2pm 

If you can�t get to the Palace for a Garden Party this year, Nailsworth 
School, with the support of St. George�s Church, will host a huge 
Tea Party for all and sundry in celebration of HM The Queen�s 90th 
Birthday. 

We�re going to have a great time, starting at 2pm with a short service 
in the school hall, followed by the Tea Party at 2.30pm, with cakes 
baked by the children with help from Star Anise, entertainment from 
the school choir, drama groups and more and a children�s parade with 
commemorative decoration to finish off. 

And to help the tea go down, there�ll be games of family rounders 
from 3.15-4.15pm and at close of play. Be prepared! 

Please come and join the celebrations and you are advised to �dress for 
a garden party� - or at the very least, wear plenty of red, white and blue. 
FREE entry. See you on Friday 10 June at 2pm! www.nailsworthschool.org.uk 


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Horsley Primary School. Back 
at the start of May we celebrated 
May Day in true Horsley Fashion. 
The entire school, wearing floral 
dresses, brightly patterned shirts 
and flowers, along with parents, 
grandparents and members of the 
village community, all turned out to 
join the festivities. 

First of all everyone gathered on the 
grassed area behind the school and joined 
together to sing �First of May� followed by 
violin, flute and clarinet performances and 
poem recitals by various children. Then 
as if by magic �Jack in Green�, played 
this year by eldest boy Marcus, appeared 
wearing a cage of green foliage and green 
face paint to match. Marcus, and this year�s 
May Queen, eldest girl Charlie, then led 
everyone in procession down to Washpool 
for more music, poems and singing. We 
then processed further and eventually 
arrived at Horsley Mill where everyone 
passed through a tunnel of beautiful willow 
arches decorated with flowers held aloft by 
children from Otters Class (years 3 & 4). 
The children entertained us with country 
dancing routines before they enjoyed some 
well earned refreshments, kindly provided 
by Ruskin Mill. 

I think it is safe to say that everyone had a 
lovely time which was made even better by the wonderful warm and 
sunny weather. David Williams, Interim Headteacher 

www.horsley.gloucs.sch.uk 

St. Dominic�s School recently took part in the 
Stroud Mock Trial competition, providing an 
opportunity for pupils to learn about the judiciary and 
the workings of a magistrate�s court. Our reporter, 
Islay Falconer tells us more: 

�An exciting opportunity took place for Class 4 at the 
Mock Trial competition in the Spring. We all came 
to school dressed in our smart clothes and travelled 
to the trial in the teachers� cars, full of hope that we 
would win the case. 

On arrival, we saw that there was a bench with 
the Magistrates ready to hear the case. First of all, 
the Defence solicitors from St. Dominic�s and the 
Prosecution solicitors from the opposing school 
questioned some witnesses. At that time, I was 
scribbling away at my report and I was hoping to win 
the best journalist prize! 

After we listened carefully to the presentation of 
the case, the magistrates went to the retiring room to 
decide if the defendants were guilty or not guilty. The 
school did a thorough job as it took quite a while for 
the magistrates to decide on a verdict, but we used the 
time to socialise with the other school. On their return, 
they gave the verdict and it was �not guilty�. We had 
won the case! 

Overall, I think the experience was very 
educational for us and the fact that magistrates 
sided with our case made it even better! 

Many thanks must go to Mrs. Pinnington 
and Mrs.West who came into school to talk to 
us about the role of the magistrate in the court 
system.� www.st-dominics.gloucs.sch.uk 

 
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Youth 

Stroud Young Photographer Competition 2016. Last year, Stroud Camera Club launched a photography 
competition for young people aged 18 and under 
who live in or attend school in Stroud District. There were some 
outstanding entries and the competition is being run again this 
year. There are great prizes for the lucky winners, including first 
prizes of photography vouchers worth �150, kindly donated by 
Renishaw, our main sponsors. 

This is an open competition, so you can photograph anything 
you like! Photos must be taken either on a digital camera, mobile 
phone or tablet, and must be entered digitally online. There are 
two age groups: under 14s, and 14-18 year olds. 1st, 2nd and 
3rd prizes will be awarded in each age group. Photographs must 
have been taken this year and be submitted between 1 July and 31 
August. There will be an awards� evening at the end of September. 

This is a great project for the summer months. For further details 
and full Terms and Conditions see the Young Photographer section 
at www.stroudcameraclub.co.uk/competition 


Minchinhampton Academy Summer Fete, Saturday 2 July, 12-3pm. Birds of prey, pony rides, steam 
train rides, bouncy castle, inflatable gladiator, circus skills, bar, BBQ, ice creams and more. 

2017 will be Peter Joy�s 20th anniversary and to celebrate, the company will be hosting a competition 
to help create a new For Sale/Sold board. This competition will be for a child to draw a house (either their 
own or imaginary). The winning design will adorn some of the boards during 2017 outside properties 
across the Stroud Valleys. The runner-up designs will be displayed in the Nailsworth and Stroud Peter Joy 
branches during the anniversary period. 

Staff at Peter Joy are excited to be supporting Minchinhampton School Fete. �It�s a brilliant event, an important part of our 
community calendar and the perfect place to launch our competition.� 

Follow them on twitter for updates regarding the fete, their competition, local news and the 
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Youth Worker Vacancies 

Nailsworth Youth Club is 
looking to employ 2 youth 
workers to deliver 2 new 
projects. We plan to deliver an 
evening outreach project and 
some afternoon after school 
sessions. If you are interested 
in joining our team then please 
contact Tracy on 833212 to 
find out more information and 
have an informal chat. 


Mind, Body, Spirit Fayre 
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La Dolce Vita 
comes to the Arkell Community 
Centre, Friday 8 July with one of 
our food and fund raising events, 
which will be an Italian Pasta and 
Pudding evening. Doors open at 
7pm and tickets cost �12 for a two course meal. 

Please come along and support us, as the more money we 
raise, the more activities we can put on. Tickets available 
from Sally on 872251 or Angela on 834260. 

Other news from the Arkell Centre 

Food and friendship continue to be key themes up at 
the Centre. We have lunch clubs on the second and fourth 
Mondays of the month offering a two course meal and a 
very warm welcome. We have just received a grant from the 
County Council to upgrade the kitchen and hope to have a 
pop in caf� later this year. The current programme of events 
and courses is available on the Arkell website. 

www.arkellcommunitycentre.org.uk 

Sally Thorpe, Arkell Sub Committee, 07776 174855 


Nailsworth Theatregoers : 

Billy Elliot the musical 

Thursday 27 October, 2.30pm. 
*Book and pay by 21 June* �62 

Bristol Hippodrome. Depart 
Nailsworth bus station 12.45pm. 
NB: Minimum party size 21. 
Booking and other details on Nailsworth Society Library 
Notice Board. Group Leaders: Jinny and Ann Marshall, 
833857, jinnyann@btinternet.com 


Box Village 
Open 
Gardens, 

Sunday 12 
June, 12-6pm 
From cottage 
to country 
house, there 
is a wonderful 
variety in 
the 17 open 
gardens, including the Cotswold Chine. Visitors are invited 
to bring a picnic to the village green to celebrate the Queen�s 
birthday. 

Lots more than just gardens, there will be a Sculpture Trail, 
Classic Cars and a Discovery Quest for children. There will 
also be a Grand Raffle with over �500 worth of generously 
donated prizes as well as traditional supporting activities: art 
display, flower display, plant and book stalls. 

To keep you going there will be Jolly Nice ice cream 
and traditional cream teas and the accompaniment will be 
provided by the Nailsworth Silver Band. Entry �6 on the day. 
Profits in aid of Longfields and Box Village Hall. 

www.box-village.com/open-gardens-2016 

Heads and Tales in Amberley, Saturday 4 June, 
7.30pm 

Scratch Theatre Company 
in association with the 
Rotary Club of Severn Vale 
are performing �Heads and 
Tales�, a double bill of one 
act plays from Alan Bennett 
and Alan Ayckbourn, in the 
Amberley Parish Rooms on 
Saturday 4 June at 7.30pm. 
All profits from the performance are going to local charities. 
Tickets �10 (�8 concessions) from Amberley Post Office or 
on the door. Information from Tim 731920 


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called �Sing for Water�. This has been 
organised specifically to raise money 
for Water Aid and their vital work in 
Ethiopa. The event will include 1,300 
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Churches 

Forest Green United 

On the morning of the play-off final, 
over 120 people gathered together in 
Nailsworth Primary School to sing, let 
off loads of balloons and celebrate one of 
the great Christian Festivals. Sunday 15 
May was Pentecost, the day the church 
celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 
on the disciples and so the day the church 
was born. 

Led by Rev. Mike Smith from St 
George�s, Rev. Helene Grant from Christ 
Church and Steve Woodcock from Five 
Valleys Christian Fellowship, the three 
churches came together as one. Having 
sung songs with a great band, listened to 
the bible story, been challenged to think 
about what the Holy Spirit means for us 
and prayed, they then shared coffee and 
cake. Rev. Mike Smith said, �It was great 
to come together as one in Forest Green 
and spend time worshipping together. We 
sincerely hope that this will be the first of 
many such occasions.� Rev. Mike Smith 

Ah, June! Long, sunny days, strawberries, cricket, tennis, 
the Euros, exams and badly timed rain. It�s enough to make 
anyone reach for a glass of something refreshing! 

Sometimes the things we look forward to are as stressful as the things we don�t. 
So whether you�re anticipating an English triumph in the sport of your choice or 
dreading the next exam date, or someone you love is facing it, you aren�t alone! 
In fact, there are very few of the day-to-day things of life that we can�t all identify 
with to some extent. 

The things that stress us, that make us worry, and 
that cause life to be more complicated than it needs 
to be don�t really change. You would think they 
would, but they don�t. Humans get stressed when 
our technology doesn�t work � from a cartwheel 
to the latest gadget. We get stressed when our 
relationships don�t go to plan, or work is proving 
hard to find, or difficult to do. We get stressed when 
people �get in the way� and when we feel lonely. 
We get stressed when life isn�t all we had dreamed 
it would be. 

Christians have a great resource to use when they are stressed. It�s a group of 
books written between roughly two and four thousand years ago and collectively 
they�re known as The Bible. In those books are stories of humans getting stressed 
for all kinds of reasons and also stories about how God helps them cope with 
the stress. Discovering how others have been helped by God helps Christians to 
remember to ask God for help too. 

Last month Mike reminded us that God loves us and is never far from us. 
That�s good news when you�re feeling stressed and good news when you want to 
celebrate � check out a Bible to find out more. If you need one � come and ask and 
we will give you one. Helene and Mike 

Rev. Mike Smith, 836536, mike.davica@sky.com 

Rev. Helene Grant, 07956 657759, revhelenegrant@gmail.com 

 



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our faith and a milestone in their lives. There have also been many baptisms, 
marriages and funerals over the past year, so many 
of our Christian family occasions are connected with 

food and hospitality, a living reminder of The Last Supper. 

There have been increasing problems with non church and 
school users taking up both day-time and evening spaces in our 
private car park, in particular groups of walkers. Please do not 
park there unless visiting the church, graveyard or school. 
There is also a one way system in operation at school 
opening and closing times: up St. Mary�s Hill, down 
Cow Lane. Thank you for your co-operation. 

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Bits & Pieces 

Alarming criminal activity in May. Several weekends in a row, around 15 cars were 
vandalised during the early hours of Sunday morning in the Nympsfield/Moffat Road area. 
Several had wing mirrors and wipers broken. There were 5 burglaries in a 
single afternoon, egg throwing at cars up Spring Hill, many 
smashed milk bottles around Beechwood Close. If you spot 
anything or can help with identifying the culprits, please 
report this to the police non-emergency number 101. 


Extract from 

�A Cycle Ride Around Nailsworth� 

When rolling down Newmarket Road 

It seems I shed a heavy load 

As past and future fade away 

And I embrace a perfect day, 

For swims in sight, as these things will, 

A blessing some call Prices Mill 

Where folk all gather when they�re ill 

In hope of more than just a pill� 

A doctor�s patient, loving skill. 

And when they�re better and in health 

And glad to redistribute wealth, 

With hearts a-glow and heads a-spin 

They�ll tumble from Britannia�s Inn. 

 

The stream that gushes through our town 

On Horsley Hill, as hail, crashed down. 

High on that ridge where sheep are shorn 

A tiny rivulet was born. 

It seeped through soil and chiselled stone, 

Caressing sea-spawned Cotswold bone. 

A weave of light, like soft silk shook, 

Became a dancing, babbling brook. 

Past Ruskin�s trout that water curled 

Then through glad gardens softly swirled 

To trace a spiral as it whirled past Egypt Mill. 

Mesmerised within this stream 

New-born fish cascade and gleam; 

So receptive is this river 

Even ducklings make it shiver 

For in this water, pristine, holy 

Children dip their hot skin slowly; 

Water washing our portion of heaven 

Before kissing the sea by way of the Severn. 

Contact Anthony Hentschel, the Bard of 
Hawkwood, if you�d like to hear the rest of his 
poem anthonyhentschel@hotmail.com 


In praise of potholes and narrow 
streets. London streets are so boring. 
Smooth, wide, plenty of space... No 
challenge at all. And then I come to 
Nailsworth and a whole world of 
excitement opens up. Streets just about 
wide enough for two bicycles to pass each 
other and potholes big enough to swallow them up. Unfailingly polite 
drivers who consider a car coming towards them or a pothole sufficient 
reason to stop, have a cup of tea and reflect on life. 

And now I see that you want to follow London�s example and impose 
a 20 MPH speed limit. But why bother? In all my years driving around 
Nailsworth, I have never got my speed above 9 MPH. 

By a visitor from the big smoke 

Nailsworth has successfully renewed Fairtrade Town status for two 
years, with its ongoing commitment to promoting Fairtrade principles. 

Nailsworth was first awarded the Fairtrade status in 2002 in recognition 
of its strong support for Fairtrade, a wide availability of Fairtrade products 
in local shops and catering outlets, high levels of support from local people, 
businesses, the council, faith groups and 
schools. 

Sue Nicholson, Co-ordinator of Nailsworth 
Fairtrade Town Steering Group, commented, 
�Over the next two years we will seek to 
raise the profile of Fairtrade even more � for 
example, we would like to promote the concept 
of Fairtrade Workplaces. We would also love 
to welcome new members to our Steering 
Group to help us take forward our ideas.� 

Fairtrade helps small-scale farmers ensure 
they earn stable incomes and have long-term 
contracts with companies. In addition, they earn 
the Fairtrade Premium, which they invest as the farmerowned 
co-operative democratically chooses, in projects 
that will benefit their business or community. 

Fairtrade coffee mornings are held in the Mortimer 
Room, 10am-12noon on the 4th Saturday of the month. 
Sue Nicholson 832734 www.fairtrade.org.uk 


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Green Matters 

Nailsworth Bee Friendly Community 

About 80% of plants and crops in the UK are fertilised by 
insect activity. Our aim is to maintain awareness of diversity, and 
encourage habitats which increase bee activity at a time when wild 
bee populations are declining. Everyone can assist; children and 
adults can observe bees and how active they are; an individual 
gardener may create bee �hotels� for solitary bees; a bee keeper may 
care for a number of hives; an environmental group may become 
involved in green spaces, orchards and woodlands and create spaces 
for bees. 

Nailsworth Bee Friendly Community will aim to: 

� Protect and enhance bee diversity. 
� Raise awareness through community groups, workshops and 
planting. 
� Provide examples of planted areas, and maintain 
local habitats such as woodlands. 
� Improve our green 
spaces and footpaths. 
� Protect our bee diversity 
and network with other 
locations, such as 
Horsley, Stroud and Bee 
Organisations. 


If you would like to 
participate in this proposal, 
fill in a short questionnaire 
available in the Town 
Information Centre. 

Contact a member of NTC 
Environment Committee, bee 
keepers located in the Horsley Valley or the Town Clerk to discuss 
any ideas you may have. clerk@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Nailsworth Front 
Gardens 2016 - Our Friends the Bees and Other 
Insects. 

Walking around Nailsworth and Horsley whilst 
posting election leaflets this April, Sue Reed writes, 
was a delightful experience. It was an opportunity to 
visit houses and see front gardens, and how the seeds 
of growth for the summer insects are developing. It 
was also surprising to see how plastic, bottles, general 
litter accumulates in gardens and road side verges 
without it being seen or removed. 

A team of garden experts will be walking around 
Nailsworth during the first two weeks of July looking 
for front gardens which attract bees and other insects. 
They will have 400 certificates to post. If your garden 
fits all the criteria - is insect 
friendly, shows evidence of not 
using pesticides, is litter free, 
has good composting and rain 
water supply, looks pleasing to 
the human eye, and is attractive 
for insects - one of the laminated 
certificates will drop through your 
letter box. You may wish to place it 
in your front window to show your 
neighbours and friends and join in 
our community project to achieve greater awareness 
and involvement with bees and insects. There is time 
to start a garden� We will repeat this event in 2017 
and 2018. 

 
Apparently it�s going to be a 
bumper year for slugs after last 
year�s wet, damp summer followed by a 
mild winter. Did you know... 

� Only 5% of the slug population is 
above ground at any one time. The 
other 95% is underground digesting 
your seedlings, laying eggs, and 
feeding on roots and seed sprouts. 
� A slug�s blood is green. 
� Slugs do play an important role in 
ecology by eating decomposing 
vegetation. 
� A slug lays 20-100 eggs several 
times a year. 
� Slug eggs can lay dormant in the 
soil for years and then hatch when 
conditions are right. 
� Slugs have been present in the 
British Isles since the end of the last 
ice age. 
� In favourable conditions a slug can 
live for up to 6 years. 
� Slugs used to live in the ocean, 
which is why they still need to 
keep moist. 
� One individual field slug has the 
potential to produce about 90,000 
grandchildren. 
� British gardeners use over 400 
billion slug pellets every year. 
� It�s been estimated that an acre 
of farmland may support over 
250,000 slugs. 
� A cubic metre of garden will on 
average contain up to 200 slugs. 
� A slug�s slime absorbs water, which 
is why it�s nearly impossible to 
wash it off your hands. 
� A slug�s slime contains fibres 
which prevent it from sliding down 
vertical surfaces. 
� A slug has approximately 27,000 
teeth � that�s more teeth than a 
shark. 
� Like sharks, slugs routinely lose 
and replace their teeth. 
� When a slug loses one of its 
sensory tentacles it grows another, 
usually within a few months. 
� Vinegar is a good ingredient for 
slug sprays, and for removing slug 
slime. 


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The Nailsworth Bee Shelter was built 
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quarryman Paul Tuffley, in the garden of 
Hive House, Church Street (later the police 
station renamed Old Court House). When 
the site was cleared for redevelopment 
in the 1960s, the bee shelter was rescued 
by volunteers from the Glos Beekeepers 
Association, who dismantled it and took it to 
Hartpury Agricultural College. In 2002 it was 
completely restored and relocated to Hartpury 
churchyard, despite Nailsworth�s efforts to 
reclaim it. The wall 
is sectioned into bee 
boles, (wall cavities or 
alcoves, from the Scots 
word bole meaning 
a recess in a wall). A 
whicker skep is placed 
in the bee bole in which 
the bee colonies can 
build their hives. 

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� Stand upright, hands on 
hips twist slowly to each 
side x 3. 


Remember it�s been a long winter, 
and you need to ease muscles back 
to work gently. Take regular breaks 
and keep lifting to a minimum - let 
the wheelbarrow take the strain. 

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Longfields Solstice Walk, Friday 17 June. 

A great walk. A great cause. With 
the option of 5km or 10km walks on 
Minchinhampton Common, plus music, 
children�s entertainment, a barbecue and a 
bar. All money raised will support Longfield�s 
amazing care for people in Gloucestershire 
with life-limiting illness and the walks start 
at their building in Burleigh Lane from 6pm. 
Entry fees are �18 for an adult and �7.50 per 
child (�15 and �5 if booked before 6 May) but 
if you can fundraise �150 or more, you will 
walk for free. 

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solstice2016 or, if you need to know more, 
call 886868 or e-mail events@longfield.org.uk 

Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed to drive 
Longfield�s adapted vehicle. 

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services for people in Gloucestershire who are 
living with any life-limiting illness. We have 
a vehicle specially adapted for wheelchair 
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happy to drive it to pick people up from home 
and drive them to and from our building in 
Minchinhampton. This may be for a one hour 
appointment, a longer group session or for Day 
Therapy (running from 10am to 3pm). 

Full training will be provided and you will be 
accompanied on your first few trips. 

For further information and an informal chat, 
please call Suzie McDonnell on 886868. 


Hi, well another month is here. We hope 
all our readers are well. We we�re looking 
forward to going into our new paddock 
but there has been a delay as someone 
stole some of our posts and rails. Our 
Mum and Dad and Arthur work so hard 
for us so we can have a better life and 
they are sad someone would steal from 
us. 

We would like to say a huge thank 
you to all those who have helped us with 
materials and donations - Nailsworth 
News team, Dennis Brown Timber Yard, 
Chloe, Lucy and team, Wynnstay Horse 
& Animal Feeds Tetbury, Kellaway 
Building Supplies, Andy and team, the 
George Inn, staff and customers for their 
support and all the visitors to our field. 

See you soon, we hope. 

Gussy, Pedro, April, Rolo, Bonnie and 
Clyde. He all 2 u all xx 

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Marathon achievement for Heidi. Heidi North, a mum at Nailsworth Primary School who 
lives in Nailsworth was the 118th fastest woman in the London Marathon this year (3 hours 
and 3 minutes). It�s even more amazing as she�s raised over �5,000 for brain tumour research. 
Below is an account of the day by her children, Isabelle and Oliver. Friend Helen thought it 
would be a good story for Nailsworth News. 

�Mummy and Auntie Claire left early on Sunday morning because they were going to 
do the London Marathon, which was 26.2miles! We travelled on the overground train and 
the underground train to Tower Bridge to see them at 13 miles. It looked like Mummy was 
having fun then, but when we saw her near the end, it looked like she was ill! She spent a 
while in the St John�s Ambulance tent as she couldn�t walk in a straight line and was feeling 
sick. She looked much better when we met up with her for the charity celebration. The food 
was supposed to be for runners only, but we had some yummy chocolate brownies too! We 
felt proud of our Mummy as she ran all those miles in 3 hours and 3 minutes and has raised 
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Auntie Claire did brilliantly too as she did it in 3 hours 50 minutes and also raised over �4,000. 
We didn�t get home until 9.30pm. We were all really tired, especially Daddy as he is having 
chemotherapy. Mummy will do it again next year as she wants to do it in under 3 hours.� 


Dursley Male Voice Choir Concert in aid of CAB, Saturday 2 
July, 7.30pm in St Mary�s Church, Painswick. Tickets �10 (under 
16�s Free). Refreshments and Raffle. Come to a great concert by the 
renowned Dursley Male Voice Choir and help to raise muchneeded 
funds for Citizens Advice Stroud District at the same time. 

Citizens Advice, a charity, provides free, confidential, impartial 
advice on a range of issues including employment, housing, 
debt, benefits and relationship breakdown. We cannot maintain 
our work in Stroud and other local outreach offices, including 
Nailsworth, without the continued wonderful financial support that 
we get from the local community. 

Tickets on the door, from Patchwork Mouse Painswick, or phone 
Ann Homer, 812128. 

Ann Horner, Fern Bratby, CAB Fundraising Committee. 

Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home is 
now finished and we hope to have the 
official opening in a few months time. For 
more details, see 

www.cotswoldsdogsandcatshome.org.uk 

Horatio is an 18 
month old poodle/ 
golden retriever cross. 
When his owners 
bought him as a 
puppy they were led 
to believe he was a 
medium sized dog, but 
Horatio didn�t stop 
growing and it now 
looks as if they have 
purchased a polar 
bear! 


The Stuart Singers� concert last month raised �615 for Vumilia, the 
Tanzanian village linked with Nailsworth, which now has a vital borehole 
saving long daily treks for water. Their next project is fund-raising for 
Secondary education, Primary being free. We will be hosting the Thameshead 
Singers on 10 July to help �Hope for Tomorrow�, a Tetbury based mobile 
chemotherapy charity. A Parish Walk round Woodchester Park took place for 
CAFOD, our main charity, in May; also our annual Rogation Mass at Barton 
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Water, water everywhere - but fortunately not from the sky - 

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This year�s annual twinning meeting took place in Nailsworth with a distinctly 
watery theme. Hosts took their French guests to all sorts of interesting places, but 
water seemed to be particularly high profile on this occasion, maybe because we were 
blessed with a pretty sunny weekend. The visitors stopped off in Bath on their way 
to Nailsworth. Outings/activities here included a trip on a narrow boat, Woodchester 
Park and Mansion, the Wye river, the Malvern Show, a country walk around 
Nailsworth, boules at the KGV boules pitch and more. 


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There are always interesting 
discussions over French v English 
vocabulary. One of this year�s 
high spots was discovering that 
woodlouse is cloporte in French and 
they don�t have as many of them as 
we do. We had no difficulty finding 
a few for them to examine, with the 
help of Sue�s handy pocket torch. 


The visit rounded off with a hog 
roast and morris dancing under a 
beautiful sunset at Shortwood United 
FC, with an impromptu scene from 
Shakespeare�s Henry V performed by 
Graham and Pauline. 

Nailsworth & District Twinning 
Association, Rachael 835518 

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Nailsworth Noel is back, Friday 25 November 

Jane Luff at Daisy Jane and Debbie Powell have started a committee to relaunch 
Nailsworth�s Christmas Goodwill Evening. Several traders have already pledged their 
support. Santa is coming, there will be a young children�s fairground, 

a Christmas gift and craft market, and 

hopefully a Christmas tree by the Clock Tower 

to be decorated by local school children. 

A newsletter will keep everyone 

up to date with progress, distributed from 

various town shops and the TIC, 

or contact Jane for a copy. 

Help is sought to push forward with the project, both 

from other town traders and individuals who can help 
create activities, contribute prizes, funding and their time 

to make it happen. 

836835, jane@daisyjaneclothing.co.uk 


Already involved are: Daisy Jane, Concept East Coast, Ben�s Takeaway, 
Eco Haus, Little Gift Shop, Hobbs Bakery, ESS Employment. 

Five Valleys Quilt Group 

We are a group of 20 enthusiastic patchworkers and quilters who meet one evening a month. We share knowledge to learn 
new sewing techniques and make beautiful quilts, bags and wall-hangings. We occasionally run sewing workshops, have talks 
by external speakers and organise trips to quilting exhibitions (and fabric shops!). We also make charity quilts especially for 
children. Our membership covers all ranges of sewing skills from the beginner tackling a first quilt to those with a diploma in 
the subject. Our next two meetings with external speakers are open to non-members: 

Wednesday 8 June at the Arkell Centre: �The History of Laura Ashley� given by Dr Ann Rippin of the University of Bristol. 
Do you remember making a summer dress from the original Laura Ashley fabric? You don�t need to be a quilter to come along 
to learn about this iconic British brand. Doors open from 7.30pm. Tickets �5 each available on the door. 

Wednesday 10 August, �Rainbow Quilts� by Eleanor Marsden. More about that next time. 

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Community 

Alzheimer�s Caf�, Last Wed (excl. Dec) 2-4pm, Christ Church 
Rooms. 834714 

Archive Office, Mon and Fri, 10am-12pm, Town Hall 

Bingo, Sat from 8pm, Shortwood Social Club 

Bingo, Tues 7pm, NW Social Club 

Box Open Gardens, Sun 12 June, 12-6pm, see article on page 9 

Carers� Group, 1st Wed 2.30-4.00pm, Mortimer Room. All 
carers welcome. Jo Limbrick, 07713 760012. 

Citizen�s Advice Bureau drop-in, Tues 1.00-3.30pm, Arkell Ctre 

Computer Buddy scheme drop-in, Wed 10am-12pm or book a 
slot on Fri mornings. NW Library. 832747 

Credit Union, Weds 2.30-4pm, Arkell Centre. 298785 

Forest Green Senior Citizens, Thurs 2-4pm, Arkell Centre. David 
833411 

Library Club for older people, 2nd Wed 11am-12pm. Transport 
can be provided. 832747 

Lunch Club, 2nd Mon Arkell Centre. Margaret 834996 

Lunch Club, 4th Mon Arkell Centre. Stephen 872251 

Macular Society, 3rd Wed 10.30am-12.30pm, Christ Church 
Hall. Sandra 833614 

ME Support Group, 1st Mon 11am, The Canteen. Richard 07814 
223567 

Men�s Shed community workshop, Tues 1.30pm, Sub Rooms. 

Monday Club Day Centre at Concord, 10am-2.45pm. �4.50 
to include morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea. Lois 07757 
366382 

NW Probus Club, every 2nd and 4th Wed, 10am, Mortimer 
Room. Henry 835901 

Queen�s Birthday Celebrations, Fri 10 June, 2-4.15pm, NW 
School. Family fun and entertainment. FREE 

Quiz Night, 1st Sat 8-8.30pm start, Comrades Club. 832646 

Rotary Club, every other Thurs 7pm, Egypt Mill. New members 
welcome to help in our local community and have fun. 07490 
220773 

Rotary lunch club, 4th Mon, Arkell Centre. Stephen 872251 

Royal British Legion meeting, Thurs 17 March, 7.30pm. 
Nailsworth Social Club. 

Senior Citizens� Club, Thurs 1.45 for 2pm, Arkell Centre (�1.50). 
Dave 833411 

Shortwood Social Club Afternoon Tea & Bingo, 1st Mon 2pm 

Town Council meeting, 3rd Tues 7pm, Town Hall 

Dance 

Beginners Dance Class for Ladies, Thurs 2 June 3.15-4pm, (4 
week Taster Block of basic Latin American Dances) Sawyer Hall, 
Christ Church. Marion 861001, marionmills@btopenworld.com 

Dance, Wed 7.45pm (intermediate collegiate shag) and 9pm 
(intermediate lindy hop). Comrades Club. Nicky 07728 600056 

Dance4fun. FGR Studio, Wed 10am-12pm. �3/1 hour, �5/2 
hours. Phillip 872491/07791 017390. dance4fun@mailcan.co.uk 

Hip Hop & Cheerleading, (11+yrs) Sat 10.45am, FGR Dance 
Studio. alisonholding@hotmail.co.uk 

Jive, Thurs 7.30pm (beginners), 8.30pm (intermediate), 
Comrades Club. Nicky 07728 600056 

Latin American for Ladies, Thurs 2-3pm, Sawyer Hall (�6). 
Marion 861001 

Health & Wellbeing 

Ashtanga (Power) Yoga, Wed 6.30pm & Thurs 12.15pm, Sub 
Rooms. Stuart 07986 003602 stuart@pulse4life.co.uk 

Health Walk (approx. 60mins), Tues 2pm, meet at Library. David 
832542 

Iyengar Yoga, Wed 7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Alison 752249 

Slimming World, Mon 5.30 and 7.30pm, Arkell Centre. Jane 
836541 / 07814 874968 

Thurs 9.30am and 11am, NW Youth Club. Andy 07904 052711 

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

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

Yoga, Tues 10am, Wed 7pm, Thurs 5.45pm & 7.30pm, Christ 
Church Hall. Sally 751937 

Yoga, Tues 6.30pm, Christ Church Hall. Chris 834304. 

Yoga for Men, Mon 7.15-8.45pm, Christ Church Hall. Brendan 
834304 





What�s On - June 2016 

Please submit July & August events by 15 June to Kelly 
Haines at whatson@nailsworthnews.org.uk 

You can also find us on Facebook at 

www.facebook.com/nailsworthnews 


Arts & Crafts 

Art for Fun, Tues 1.30-3pm, Arkell Centre. Sheila 07870 896815 

Creative Textiles, Mon, Adults 11am-12, Children (8yrs+) 3.35- 
5.30pm. Sub Rooms. Grace 07872 633956 www.practicalintelligence.org. 
uk/print-making.php 

Creative writing, Thurs 2-4.30pm, Mortimer Room. �50/six weeks. Judith 
835120 

Crochet with Sophie, Mon 7-9pm, Mother Goose 

Five Valleys Quilters, 2nd Wed. Debbie 07850 943696, 
5valleyquilters@gmail.com 

General Crafts with Sophie, Wed 10-12.30, Mother Goose 

Hand sewn soft toys with Jill & Sandy, Tues 10-12.30, Mother Goose 

Knitting at Mother Goose. 2nd & 4th Wed 6-8pm; Thur 10-12; 
Knitting & Crochet Wed 7-9pm & Sat 3-5pm 

Mosaics, Tues & Fri 2-4pm, Sub Rooms. 07971 737626 

Nailsworth Knitters, 2nd Mon. Margaret 834996 

Sewing, Tues, beginners 5.45-7.45pm, intermediate 7.45-9.45pm. 
Mortimer Room (�90.00/course, includes refreshments). Own 
machine required. Sue 07814 419152 suebtailoring@gmail.com 

Sit & Stitch, Thurs 10am-12, NW Garden Centre Caf�. Becky 
833678 primrosecircus@gmail.com 

Upholstery, Thurs 2-4pm & 6-8pm, Sub Rooms. 07971 737626 

Children & Family TT = term time only 

1st Nailsworth Brownies, TT. Mon: (7-10 yrs) & 1st NW Guides 
(10-14 yrs). Tues: 1st NW Rainbows (5-7 yrs) & 1st NW Senior 
Section (14-25 yrs). www.girlguidingnailsworth.wordpress.com 

Baby Bounce & Rhyme, TT. Mon 11.30am, Library 

Community workshops for home-educated children, (7+yrs), Fri 
9am & 11.30am (�10). Pam 07971 737626 

Croc �n� Roll, TT. (6 mths-4 yrs), Thurs 9.45am, Arkell Centre. 
�4.50 for 1 child/�6.75 for 2 siblings (discounts if paid half termly). 
1st session free if signing up for their first half term. 07957 235413 
Stephanie@crocnroll.co.uk 

Children�s Centre Family Drop-In, TT. Wed 10-11.30am, Arkell 
Centre (�1). 549860 

Children�s Centre Toy Library, TT. Wed 10-11am, Arkell Centre. 
549860 

Children�s Centre Young and Pregnant Parents, TT. Fri 10-11.30am, 
Arkell Centre (�1). 549860 

Fun Day Fridays, simple craft activities for pre-school children, 2nd 
Fri, 2.15-2.45 pm, NW Library (free) 

Little Angels singing & music for parents/carers & babies/toddlers, 
Fri 9.45am, St. George�s Church. sue@nworth.co.uk 

Peter Joy Minch Academy Summer Fete, Sat 2 July 12-3pm, see 
article on page 9 

Phoenix Playmates Little Top Toddlers, TT. (0-5 yrs) Fri 9-11am, 
NW Primary School (�2). Entrance through the playground; if the 
gate is shut, phone Laura 07717 372803 

Phoenix Playmates Nursery and Pre-school, TT. 5 days a week. NW 
Primary School. Julie, 833511 phoenixplaymates@hotmail.com 

Playcircle Musical Storytime, TT. Mon & Thurs 10-11am & 11.15- 
12.15, Town Hall. A creative session of singing, movement and 
storytelling for babies & toddlers. �33 for 6 week term. playcircle@ 
live.com to book a free taster session 

Playcircle drop in playspace, Wed & Fri, 9.30-11.45 ,Town Hall 

Story Time at Nailsworth Library, TT. (2-5yrs), Wed 2pm. 

Teddy Tunes, TT. guitar-led musical fun, Tues 10-11.30am, Christ 
Church Rooms. �5 plus �1 for each additional sibling (babies under 
6 months and adults free). Vanessa 07806 802540 

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

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

Church 

Communion Service, Sundays 11am, St. George�s 







Film, Music and Theatre 

Amberley Community Choir, Tues 7.30-9pm, Amberley Parochial 
School Hall. amberleycc@gmail.com 07814 652735 

The Convent Community Choirs, Ladies choir Mon 7.45pm, Mens 
choir Tues 7.45pm. theconventchoirs@gmail.com 

Dursley Male Voice Choir Concert, Sat 2 July, 7.30pm, St Mary�s 
Church, Painswick. see page 17. 

Horsley Community Choir, Tues 7.50pm, St. Martin�s Church. 
New members welcome, first session free, �5 thereafter 

NW Community Choir, Wed 7.30pm, Gallery, Ruskin Mill. All 
welcome, no experience necessary. Penelope 07918 126585 

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

Scratch Theatre Company presents Heads and Tales, Ayckbourn 
and Bennett double bill. Sat 4 June, Amberley Parish Rooms, see 
page 9 for details. 

Food, Drink, Fetes & Markets 

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

Fairtrade coffee mornings, 4th Sat (excl. Aug & Dec), 10am-12pm, 
Mortimer Room. Fairtrade tea and coffee, Traidcraft stall and trade 
justice information. Free entry. Sue 832734 

Italian Pasta & Pudding Night, Fri 8 July Arkell Centre, see article 
page 9 

Nailsworth Market, 4th Sat, 9am-1pm, Mortimer Gardens 

Vintage & Collectables Fayre, 1st Fri, 10am-3pm, Town Hall (free 
entry). Collectables bought for cash, sellers� tables available. Fayre 
profits are given by way of goods into the shops of Cotswold Care 
Hospice. Matt 07847 171303 or text to 07709 651051 

Sport & Exercise 

Adult Fitness, Mon 6-7pm, Youth Club. Luke 07866 529482 

Ante Natal Pilates, Tues 9.15-10.15am and Post natal Pilates, Tues 
11-11.45am, Arkell Centre. Elizabeth 07732 697991 

Badminton, Wed 8pm, Sub Rooms. Tim 836993 

Barre Pilates for weight loss, Mon 9.15am, Arkell Centre. Free 
taster class. Any age/any ability. Joanne 07968 799741 

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

Box Swimming Club, Thurs 8-9pm, Beaudesert Park School pool. 
Andrew 834766 boxswim@box-village.com 

Cardio Tennis, Tues 7-8pm, KGV Playing Field (�5). James 07899 
757166 www.aburrowtennis.co.uk 

Cotswold Allrunners, Wed 6.30pm from the Co-op car park; Fri 
9.30am from The Ram. 07939 102102 

Fusion Flow, gentle stretch class using Yoga, Pilates & dance, 
suitable for all ages & fitness levels, Mon 7.10pm, NW Primary 
School. �6 per session or �30 for 6 weeks. 07734 886275 

ruth.king123@btopenworld.com 

NW Mills Bowling Club, taster session Fri 6.15-8.45pm. coaching 
given. Bring flat shoes. John 833966 or julia.stannard1@sky.com 

Natural Navigation Walk, Wed 22 June. start/finish at TIC. Approx 
1hr for age 10+. Learn to use natural resources to help navigate 
(trees, plants, animals, sun, moon, etc) Jose 07956 374151, jose@ 
peartreeventures.com 

Nifty Fifties, Thurs 9.30am, Forest Green Rovers studio - easy 
aerobic workout and Pilates mat work. Meg 07970 434316 

NHP Longer Health Walk, Wed 1 June. meet by Library for 10am 
start. see Library notice board for details. Bring your bus pass! Ros 
834485 

NW Society Rambing Group - 4th Thurs 9.30am outside Library. 
See Library noticeboard for walk details. Angela 832911 or Allison 
07715 916924 

Pilates, Thurs 6.30pm & 8pm, Mortimer Rm. Bea 07717 472129 

Pilates, Wed 12.15-1pm, Sawyer Hall. Stuart 07986 003602 
stuart@pulse4life.co.uk 

Pilates, Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Arkell Centre. Jo 873229 

Pilates Wed 6-7pm, NW Primary School. Suitable for all levels �7. 
07920 424095 www.cotswoldfitforyou.co.uk 

Riot Boot Camp, Wed 6-7pm and Sat 8-9am, NW Strength & 
Fitness PT Studio, Old Tradeplas Building (�6). Liam 07815 
187632 www.nailsworthstrengthandfitness.co.uk 

Sunday Swimmers, Beaudesert Park School. 7-8pm: 833862 or 
8.30-9.30pm: 886215. 

Table Tennis, Sat 10am-12pm, Sub Rooms, first session Free. For 
all ages, male & female, all abilities. Andy 07777 642378 

Tae-Kwon-Do, Tues & Thurs 6.30pm, NW School. 07715 445729 





Taiji & Qi Gong, Mon 9.30am, 10.45am & 12 pm, Town Hall (�6). 
Jeff 07970 303694 

X-biking, Tues 6pm, FGR Gym. 832268 

Young people�s fitness, (12+ yrs), Mon 5-6pm, NW Youth Club 
(�1), just turn up. Tracy 833212 

Zumba Gold, (seniors), Wed 10am, Sub Rooms. 07766 101790 

Zumba, Mon 10.30am, NW Youth Club (�5). Helen 07799 620117 

Zumba, Mon & Thurs 6pm, NW School (�5). 07734 886275 ruth. 
king123@btopenworld.com 

Talks & Groups 

Cotteswold Naturalists� talk on viniculture & wine tasting in 

conjunction with Woodchester Valley Vineyard, Thurs 2 June, 5.15 

pm, Woodchester Valley Village. Peter 834486 

Cotteswold Naturalists� coach excursion to Croome Mansion & 
Park, Wed 15 June, 9.15 am. John 298732 

Five Valleys Quilters �The History of Laura Ashley� a talk by Dr 
Ann Rippin. Wed 8 June 7.30pm, Arkell Centre. All welcome, 
tickets �5 on the door. Debbie 07850 943696 or 5valleyquilters@ 
gmail.com 

Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Soc. Demonstration 
by Linda Garrett �All that glitters� plus competition. Wed 1 June 
7.30pm, Town Hall. Linda 758496/07857 629269 

NSOC Arts Crafts & Music Group, Impressionist Ladies: Berthe 
Morisot & Mary Cassatt - Jackie Garner. Mon 6 June 7.30pm 
Mortimer Room. Jane 835554 

NSOC Gardening Group, Half day afternoon visit to The Coach 
House Garden, Ampney Crucis. Mon 20 June. Kath 834046 

NSOC Local Studies Group, The Weaver�s Story: a storytelling 
walk from Ruskin Mill to Washpool - Fiona Eadie. Mon 27 June, 
7.30pm Mortimer Room. Dave 832034 

Royal British Legion - Amberley. Presentation/talk �War in the Air 
& Sea�. Amberley Parish Rooms, Fri 10 June, doors open 7.00pm. 
Paul 873632 

Youth TT = term time only 

Youth Club sessions, TT. NW Youth Club, 

Northfield Road. Tracy 833212 

Senior (13+ yrs), Tuesdays 7-9pm 

Intermediate (11-13 yrs), Fridays 6.30-8.30pm 

Junior (8-11 yrs), Wednesdays 5.30-7pm 

Young people�s sexual health drop-in, 1st Tues, 3.30-4.30pm, Arkell 
Centre. Tracey 833212 






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The CLT (Community Land Trust) is hoping to get 
your appoval to build affordable homes at the lower end 
of Lawnside, Forest Green. There will be a referendum 
on 11 August, when you could vote for something 
amazing for Nailsworth. 

If you do vote �yes�, these homes will be let firstly 
to tenants wth Nailsworth connections and will not be 
subject to the Right to Buy - so will belong to the town 
forever. 

We have to hold a referendum before the homes 
can be built (this is equivalent to getting Planning 
Permission) and an independent assessor has been 
examining our proposals. Early indications show that 
the proposals should be approved and the referendum 
will ask for your approval to build the homes. 

Last month we promised a little more information 
about the board running the CLT. The development of 
the CLT was carried out by a steering group until last 
October when we were incorporated as a Community 
Benefit Society. 

Board members are: 

Chair, Ian Potts chair@nailsworthclt.org.uk 

Secretary, Ian Crawley 

Treasurer, Jonathan Duckworth (Nailsworth Town Mayor) 

Wendy Gerard 

Mike Levett 

Steve Robinson (NTC and SDC Cllr) 

Keith Angus 

Elizabeth Francis 

Next month in NN, we 
will give you an 
in-depth article 
about the 
development 
to help you 
decide how you 
want to vote. 

In the meantime, 

Please put 11 August in your diaries. 

www.nailsworthclt.org.uk 


Horsing About! Nailsworth is blessed with many sporting stars past and present, and Rio is close to becoming quite a 
name in the equestrian world. Here is her story: 

�I am Rio Russell Hughes, just turned 17 and live locally. I started riding at the age of ten at Barton End Stable. Riding 
has become a bit of an addiction and my love for horses has blossomed ever since. 

My first pony was a little New Forest one. He was very cheeky. I broke him in myself and now he is a great little 
showjumping pony. I won such a lot on him. I will never forget little Bailey - he taught me to be brave over jumps, but 
sadly I had to sell him as I became too big to ride him. 

 I have been very fortunate in having represented Minchinhampton pony club at Gatcombe, Barbary and Blenheim and 
I have just been chosen to be at Gatcombe again this year. I was placed first and personal 3rd at the National BRC horse 
trials in 2014 on a horse that was loaned to me. This was a very proud day for both me and my mum. I have been lucky 
enough to be sponsored by Trakehner UK in the form of a bursary and Barton End Stables who have loaned me and 
supported me with my latest horse �Squirrel�, who I am hoping will become a talented dressage horse. Also the breeders 
of my earlier horse at Keatinge Trakehner stud support me as much as possible. I use my Bursary award to take lessons at 
Talland School of Equitation and have some great lessons from amazing trainers. I have had lessons with Mary King on 
the English team. I have just completed my first British event of the year and I was placed 6th. 

I am currently studying Horse Management at Cirencester College and studying for my �AH�. I have my �Pony B Club 
Test� and am hoping to teach to be able to pay my way through eventing. 

The one thing that holds me back is the financial side of things. Sadly, 
people seem to think, if you have a horse you have money - this is not 
true! I am blessed to have a very supportive mum who works very hard 
in order for me to be able to complete in most of what I do and I would 
love to make my town as proud as she is and I could do this just by 
someone giving me the chance to do so. After all, we have a runner and a 
rower, so why not make it 3rd time lucky with an equestrian!� 

Is there anyone in Nailsworth (or beyond) who would be in a position 
to sponsor Rio? It could be an 
individual, a local business 
or a club? For information, 
offers of help, please contact 
baileydio58@gmail.com or 
07428 721400 after 6pm. 


Dying without a Will. Now that�s a real tragedy. 
David Martin, local consultant, 
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Members of the Society of Will Writers 
My name is David Martin and I�m the local 
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experience advising clients on personal financial 
matters and specialising in Wills. 
Writing a Will is easier and cheaper than you 
think and ensures that your wishes are carried 
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Sport 

FGR Ladies benefit from ESS Employment backing 

The Forest Green Rovers Ladies reserve side 
ended the season on a high with a new name on 
the back of their shirts thanks to sponsorship from 
ESS Employment Limited. The Nailsworth based 
recruitment firm, which has assisted companies 
throughout the area with permanent and temporary 
staff for 30 years, supported the team by sponsoring 
their kit for the 2015-16 season. 

Liam Edwards, Operations Manager said, �ESS has 
supported a number of local organisations, schools 
and schemes over the years and we were delighted to 
have been offered the opportunity to sponsor the FGR 
Ladies Reserve Football Team.� 


The Phoenix Future Looks Good With These Juniors 

After another successful season for Nailsworth Phoenix table tennis 
club in the Stroud League, I would like here to concentrate on the 
efforts of our juniors, for that is where our future lies. 

We entered two teams into the National Cadet League (where the 
players can achieve national ranking points). Both our teams did well 
in the first two rounds qualifying for the first division. 

Although struggling in the later rounds, they all gained some great 
experience. It was at the end of the season that they reaped their 
rewards. In the Stroud League Closed Finals, Alex Horseman won the 
trophy for the best singles player in division four, beating club mate 
Charlie Cole in a tense and close final. 

More recently, at the Stroud Junior Closed Tournament held on 8 
May, the Phoenix boys almost had a clean sweep of the medals. Sam 
McIvor won the u/13 competition, beating club mate Jon 

Ramsbotham in the final and another club mate Alex Wei in the 
semi�s. Joseph Sheppard won the u/15 competition and was runner up in the u/18 
competition. The doubles turned out to be an all Phoenix affair as Connor Ward and 
Joseph Sheppard narrowly defeated Sam McIvor and Jon Ramsbotham 3-2. 

We are now looking for more boys and girls who are keen to learn a new skill 
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Forest Green Rovers - The Academy. 

The senior Youth team of FGR is the Academy of Under 18 year olds and the boys tend to 
join for one or two years, depending on their age. As well as playing football and learning all 
they can under the coaching of Scott Bartlett, they all attend SGS Stroud for academic studies 
every day of the school year. Life as a young footballer isn�t all play! It is important that the 
boys have a serious education and exams under their belt for the future. Not all of them will 
progress further up the football ladder. 

This last season has seen the Academy take part in numerous competitions, running out 
as champions of the South West Counties League, having lost just 3 matches in 18 and then 
winning the Gary Else Memorial Cup. A fine run in the FA Youth Cup was only halted by a 
strong Yeovil Town. 

Many members of the team played for the senior 
team on more than one occasion in the GFA Cup 
run and picked up winners� medals along the way. 
Giancarlo Gabbiadini scored well over 50 goals in 
the season - no mean feat at any level and went on to 
play at England school level. Mac Dodson and Luke 
Merchant both had England trials too. Joe Stokes, 
Youth Captain (photo - front page) recently had his 
full debut with the First team. Tom Anderson 
was the �Players� Player of the Year� and 
Jack Holmes was the �Manager�s Player of 
the Year�. The standard of all the players was 
very high this year. 

The recent Cup win over Poole 
Town summed up a wonderful 
season: 1 - 3 down with 20 
minutes left, FGR came back to 
equalise in the dying moments 
of normal time. There was no 
score in extra-time and in the 
penalty shoot-out, the boys won 
6 - 5. It reflected all that was so 
good about this team: a calm grit, 
no mean skill from all 
the players, fight and 
determination and a 
positive resolve. 

The Academy is vital 
for the future of FGR 
- the boys are coached 
well and prepared for a possible step-up to the big time. With transfers and 
fees getting ever more dear, the likes of this group of players are ever more 
important. Keep the Academy going!