JULY/
AUGUST 2017

NO. 173

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


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This month, this issue celebrates the 
work of the Nailsworth & Forest 
Green Scouts (see Centre Spread) and 
also the re-dedication of the Wayside 
Cross after 100 years (see pages 22 
& 23). It is also really good news that 
there is still a big demand from new 
traders starting up businesses here. The 
Business pages introduce new shops 
and a new eatery for our delights - if 
you have time, pop in, spend a bit here 
and there and then have a relaxing 
lunch or coffee nearby afterwards - 
sounds perfect! Read all them here!

The Nailsworth News is also going 
through a revamp - a new design team 
is in place and we hope that you will 
like the bright, new layout and style.



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LOCAL NEWS

Free monthly newspaper 
for Nailsworth Parish

We Will Remember Them


In July and August 1917 the 
following service men died:

Private Reginald Thomas 
Browning of Scar Hill died 
on 7th July in Belgium, 
whilst serving with the 36th 
Battalion, Australian Infantry.

Private Charley Francis 
Evans of Walkley Wood, was 
killed in action on 9th July 
in Belgium, whilst serving 
with the 8th Battalion, 
Gloucestershire Regiment.

Private George Henry 
Mason of Harley Wood, was 
killed in action on 28th July 
in Belgium, whilst serving 
with the 8th Battalion, 
Gloucestershire Regiment.

Private Walter John 
Stephens of Watledge died 
on 3rd August in France 
whilst serving with the 2nd 
Battalion, Otago Regiment, 
New Zealand Expeditionary 
Force.

Eric Ruegg Calvert 2nd 
Lieutenant, of Nailsworth 
was killed in action on 
8th August in Belgium 
whilst serving with the 8th 
Battalion, Royal Sussex 
Regiment.

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

Editor, Editorial Team, 
editor@nailsworthnews.org.uk

Photographer, Deputy & Sports 
Editor, Martin Stone 833132, 
martinstonephotography@gmail.com

Youth Reporters, Madi Rhys-Davies, 
Anna OÕHara and Jasper Newport
youth@nailsworthnews.org.uk

WhatÕs On, Kelly Haines,
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Proof Reading, Tamzin Phillips

Printing, Leopard Press

Distribution, Joe Brooks and Keith Mansell
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Treasurer, David Cox 836119,
treasurer@nailsworthnews.org.uk

IT, Jonathan Duckworth

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Nigglesworth

A concerned view - Whilst waiting 
for the bus, I have witnessed on three 
separate occasions this week (ending 2nd 
June) men, and one with a small child 
trying to access the public toilets at the 
Town Square after they are locked up at 
about 4.15pm. And I watched all three 
including the one with the child furtively 
head down the steps and under the 
willow tree so as to relieve themselves. 
One of the three is a local resident.

There is a bent, shabby and hard 
to read sign at the junction of Old 
Market and Springhill saying Ôpublic 
toilets 24hrsÕ. FINE if you have a 
key!.. A recent sign put up on the wall 
says..Ó toilets open 8am - 6pmÓ !! So, 
Nailsworth Town and Stroud District 
Councils, please get it sorted. 

Thanks, Walter Butt, Forest Green.

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 
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LOCAL AFFAIRS


A word from the Mayor

Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly, our newest councillor, gave 
us a thought provoking insight into how 
the loss of his sight changed his life, 
and how we can help him in his role as 
Councillor. In order to give councillors 
a flavour of how meetings are for him, 
we all wore eye masks as he spoke. The 
distraction of seemingly inconsequential 
noises was marked, as was the real need 
to concentrate and remember. Most of 
CouncilÕs work is now in electronic 
form, so much easier for Mike compared 
with when he became a Councillor 
in 2011. However there are still 
improvements we can make for him.

From across the pond

In April I met Rick Hauser, the Mayor of 
Perry, a small town in New York State, 
USA. He and his family came on holiday 
to Nailsworth last year and loved it so 
much they came back. We met over 
coffee and compared towns and roles. 
IÕm going to be in North America later 
in the summer and IÕve arranged to meet 
Rick in his home town, a sort of informal 
twinning arrangement.

Year End Accounts Audit

The office team have been working 
hard to prepare our year end accounts 
for audit, and they have needed to recast 
some of the figures from last yearÕs 
report, because of historic reporting 
errors. The accounts are now signed off, 
ready for audit. More news to follow.

JONATHAN.DUCKWORTH@
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07813 641732


Farewell to Gail Jones - Editor of The Nailsworth News 2012 - 2017

Last month Gail Jones announced her 
retirement from the Nailsworth News. We 
have to say that Gail has been a tower of 
strength for the paper. She retired in late 
2015 after three years of being the Editor, 
but came back to help out Òshort termÓ 
when a new Editor had to leave, and until 
a new Team could be created. 

GailÕs time and dedication to the NN 
has been enormous - apart from being 
self-taught in the complexities of Desk 
Top publishing, she has also for the 
last few years had to cope with being 
an Editor from miles away up in South 
Yorkshire. Her cheerful manner, and an 
ability to be a strong team member, has 
been a huge asset and she has had a very 
positive rapport with the Nailsworth 
News team as well as the readers. She 
was always trying to please everyone 
and squeeze Òjust one more articleÕ in at 
the 11th hour!

Gail now goes into busy retirement Òup 
northÓ - husband Nick wonÕt know what 
has hit him with all this free time from 
Gail! GailÕs parents still live in town, so she 
is often back for fleeting visits, but until 
then ... Thank you Gail for all the work 
you have done for the Nailsworth News. 

The Future at Nailsworth News

The Nailsworth News is going through 
something of a revamp in the way we 
produce the paper. This is the first issue 
where the layout and editing has been 
done by a team rather than one person, 
such as Gail, spending an incredible 
amount of time putting the paper 
together. In the past, we have sometimes 
had difficulties in fulfilling the role of an 
Editor who can Ôdo everythingÕ. Now, 
we hope we have been able to spread the 
workload and make any new recruiting 
that much easier for the NN and the 
individual(s).

The New Production Team

The Nailsworth News has been joined 
by two people who are professionals 
in Graphic Design, and they have both 
worked hard on this issue. Next month 
we hope to introduce them and also some 
new faces to the editorial team.



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BUSINESS

Just as Nailsworth has a fine reputation for its outlets of many 
varieties of cuisine and food of many tastes and styles, so it is fast 
becoming a top place for fashion outlets too ... three new fashion 
shops to introduce, and not to be outdone, a new foodie place too!

ÔVIZIARVIÕ (Italian for Òspoil 
yourselfÓ) is the brainchild of Emily-
Jayne Ponting and her first shop is now 
open and firmly established in the old 
Betting Shop in Bridge Street.

Emily-JayneÕs retail experience comes 
from retail services with Mercedes-Benz 
in Cribbs Causeway and RBS, but with 
her love for fashion and the chance to Òdo 
something I have always wanted to doÓ, 
she now has her first shop here in town.

ÒNailsworth is vibrant, independent 
and has a brilliant array of shops for all - 
I should have opened here before!Ó 

Viziarvi is a very welcoming shop 
- bright, lively, colourful and has on a 
display a wide and useful collection of 
ladies clothing and accessories - Bibico 
(UK), Jaylee (UK) and an Italian linen 
range of casual slips have all proved 
popular. Leather handbags, shoes and 
scarves are all part of Emily-JayneÕs 
range to encourage ladies of any age 
to look fashionable without spending 
a fortune.

ÒWe are a LadiesÕ Boutique with 
something a little bit quirky here and 
there. Please come in, have a browse, 
Òspoil yourselfÓ and let us know your 
ideas and thoughts and we will always 
do our best to supply! There are also 
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and original candles available, from as 
little as £5.

It is certainly worth popping in just 
after you have had your hair done at C2 
- perfect! Emily-Jayne is open Monday - 
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BUSINESS

ÒSomething for everyone and that means everyone!Ó


ÔRALPHINAÕ has now opened at the 
top of Market Street and is the brainchild 
of Tracy Fitch Kemp. Tracy started 
work many years 
ago with a local 
fashion designer 
in Cheltenham. 
Working on the 
wholesale side of 
that business and 
gaining enormous 
buying and selling 
experience at Fashion Fayres and the 
like, she thought, ÒI can do this and I 
have always wanted to do it!Ó And so, 
here she is!

ÔRalphinaÕ is a dedicated shop for 
womenÕs wear and is for Ôall ages and all 
sizesÕ though teenagers seem to go for 
the stylish tops as much as their mums! 
Whether one wants smart casual or just 
smart - Tracy may just have that item for 
you!

Italian, Spanish and local designers are 
all prominent in the shop - Òlots of tops, 
dresses, trousers, skirts and plenty of 
floaty linen for the summer,Ó says Tracy. 
ÒWhat is always popular and very stylish 
is the Madaraff ethically sourced raffia 
summer hat range - maybe just the thing 
for what is forecast this year!Ó Look at 
the accessories too - shoes, handbags, 
jewellery etc. 

It is clear that Tracy has a large 
following and her casual and smart range 
of clothing and accessories ooze quality 
and at a very competitive price.

The shop is large and spacious, light 
and airy and there is plenty to see and try 
on - give it a go!

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BUSINESS

ÒEmbrace your curves!Ó 


Sam Cairns-Palmer has just opened 
her much hailed shop ÔBosom Buddies 
SportswearÕ in Fountain Street and just 
in time for the summer! As the NN 
mentioned last month, Sam has built up 
her business since branding with her own 
label in 2012 which is exclusive to this 
shop and her website. SamÕs original 
high street sports 
wear was not 
suitable - for 
expensive kit it 
wore thin very 
quickly and faded 
when washed. 
Sam stumbled 
onto a British 
manufacturer 
at an aerobics 
workshop and 
hasnÕt looked back since. Bosom 
Buddies is made in the UK so the only 
sweat put into gear is your own.

For women there is a large array 
of sportswear for the gym, aerobics, 
running and many other sports. Many 
of the items can be worn for casual or 
lounge wear as well as for fitness in an 
array of vibrant colours & patterns. If 
you want a team kitted out with SamÕs 
clothing she can even have the logos 
done for you as well!

There is much to see and try on - 
come in and explore the different styles 
and colours while the children can be 
entertained with colouring books and 
your partner relaxes on our sofa with a 
complimentary coffee!

Sam strongly believes through her 
teaching experience that ÒFit is not a size 
itÕs a feelingÓ.

Coming soon: Plus sizes & womenÕs 
fitness clothing for all ages.

The website is easy to use and well 
worth looking at, but nothing quite like 
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experience.

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BUSINESS

GiuseppeÕs lands in town!


After many years up at the local Gliding 
Club, Giuseppe Silopo has found a 
perfect base for his restaurant in the 
heart of town. 

He has been serving fine Italian 
cuisines for many years and after a short 
break elsewhere, he is back here Òfor as 
long as I am wanted!Ó

Giuseppe prides himself on acquiring 
the best of Italian, 
whether it be pasta, 
wines, ÔrealÕ tastes 
of Italian and more. 
He doesnÕt do 
pizzas, but makes up 
for it with the real 
thing. 

ÒEating out should 
be an education of cuisines and cultures 
and I only create the Italian meal. I learnt 
from the best back home and I cook and 
serve the best to you.Ó

Giuseppe is the only chef and so 
cooks to order - dishes are all prepared 
and cooked to when you are ready and 
any gluten free, vegetarian and special 
dietary needs are dealt with easily. Just 
ask!

The menu changes regularly with the 
best food Giuseppe can buy, but always 
popular are the Starter Platters, King 
prawns in garlic and chilli, the various 
fish dishes and the panna cotta to finish! 
Wash it all down with some Italian wine 
as well!

Giuseppe is now open at lunchtimes 
during the week - ÔLunchtime Pasta 
SpecialsÕ with a glass of wine: £12.50, 
and other specials for children.

Pop in for a dining experience in rustic 
charm - a light, airy, converted loft 
behind DayÕs Mill, and stay as long as 
you want - you wonÕt be pushed out!

Although shut Sunday - Tuesday, 
Giuseppe will open for any large Party 
or Special - ask for details.

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FAITH & COMMUNITY

St. GeorgeÕs and Christ Church


Dear friends, 

ThereÕs an advert for a well-known 
global brand of soft drink that is usually 
heard around Christmas where the tag-
line is ÔHolidays are ComingÕ! We are 
about to enter what is known as Ôthe 
holiday seasonÕ. But how will we all 
feel? 

There will be mixed emotions for 
many as they anxiously await the 
envelope that will bring details of 
exam results and therefore college or 
university or sixth-form places. Others 
will be mourning the end of their time 
at school as they move on to senior 
school or to work or college. Some 
will be beginning to anticipate leaving 
the security of home as they start their 
educational journey.

For some families, the very idea of 
going on holiday is simply not possible 
because of time constraints or lack of 
funds and so the long days of summer 
may seem like a very difficult period 
of life. At the other end of the timeline 
we may look back at holidays past and 
regret that we are now no longer able to 
travel as we did and feel trapped in our 
homes, not able to enjoy 
that sunshine (assuming 
we have some this year!).

The word holiday has 
become synonymous 
with Ôgetting away 
from it allÕ Ð whatever 
ÔitÕ might be. But the 
dictionary simply talks 
about stopping doing 
something and relaxing. 
In GodÕs world, every 
day is a Ôholy-dayÕ Ð an 
opportunity to enjoy a 
gift from God. Each day 
is unique and will never 
come again. If we donÕt 
use it well, we can never 
go back and change it.

No matter how you will spend the days of July & August, try and cherish each day 
as a special one.

With all good wishes Ð Mike and Helene

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REV. HELENE GRANT - CHRIST CHURCH (07956 657759) 
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Holiday Club

Once again Churches Together will be running a Holiday Club at Nailsworth 
School from Monday July 31st - Wednesday 2nd August from 10.00 am until 
2.00 pm. Forms will be available through school Ð but you can come along and 
register on the day and come for one, two, or three days. It is always loads of fun! 
And, if you are not part of Nailsworth School, this is also open to anyone in town! 
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SCHOOLS

Horsley Primary School

Sport and school games continue to be 
high profile here at school, and over the 
past few weeks we have been celebrating 
a number of sporting achievements. The 
boys and girls from Owls Class (Years 
5/6) competed against ten other Stroud-
based schools in a mountain biking team 
competition. The Yr 5 team came sixth and 
the Yr 6 team came first. They will now 
be going to the County final at Hartbury 
College later this term. In addition to this, 
the Yr 5/6 rounders team took part in a 
tournament against ten other local schools. 
They came 2nd (only losing by a rounder 
and a half!), and have qualified for the final, 
which will also be held at Hartbury later 
this term. This is the third time we have 
gone through to a County final event this 
year. James Jeffery our sports coach, from 
Archway School, tells us that we are the 
only school in the area to have achieved 
this accolade this year! This is an amazing 
achievement for a small school like Horsley 
and we are steadily gaining a reputation 
for being more than just a bit sporty! 

Our Yrs 3 and 4 children (Otters class) 
recently competed in a Quad Kids event 
where they achieved 10th place overall. 
Quad Kids is a nationally endorsed 
athletics concept offering inclusive team 
events for girls and boys in the four main 
athletic disciplines of running, throwing, 
jumping and sprinting.

Our thanks go to Coach James, Mrs 
Greig, Mrs Gibson, all the parents 
who have been so supportive with 
transportation and, of course, all our 
fantastic children.

GARY PRICE, HEADTEACHER 
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SCHOOLS

Summer Days at St. DominicÕs

It has been an action packed summer 
term so far at St. DominicÕs and the 
fun is set to continue. 

The annual Duck Race held in 
Nailsworth was a great success as 
usual and raised important funds 
for our special ChildrenÕs Play 
shed that has been purchased to 
make playtimes more creative 
and stimulating for the children. 
It will house a range of games 
and activities, both quiet and 
active to appeal to all, and will be 
supervised by children in KS2 to 
provide increased opportunities for 
leadership in the school. 

Another key event was the 100th 
Anniversary of the Wayside Cross, 
built to commemorate those who 
fought and died in the Great War. We 
were delighted to be able to be asked 
to host the celebrations in our school 
and welcome many key figures. The 
children were introduced to Admiral 
Sir Tim Lawrence who accompanied 
his wife, HRH The Princess Anne, to 
lay a wreath in memory of the fallen. 
He urged the children to spend 
time investigating the lives of those 
named on the memorial. We also 
welcomed David Drew MP, who was 
pleased to hear that later this month 
the Parliament Education Outreach 
Team will be visiting so that our 
children gain a greater understanding 
of the democratic process and how 
our country is run. 

In addition to these exciting 
events, the children have done many 
trips, including visiting the Stroud 
Food Bank to drop off the donations 
for this worthy cause and see how 
the food is processed and stored and 
ready to go out to the centres for 
local families in need. Each class 
will also experience the wonders 
of Copsegrove Farm and immerse 
themselves in the outdoor learning 
opportunities that Kate Banks 
provides to local schools and groups 
on her farm in Bisley. The outdoor 
theme will continue, with our whole 
school trip to the Malvern Three 
Counties Show where we are all set 
to enjoy the wonders of rural life.

Looking forward, the School and 
Parish Summer fete is to be held 
on Saturday 8th July (12 noon - 3 
pm). Why not come along and join 
in the fun? There will be a range of 
stalls and refreshments as well as 
competitive football matches, tug oÕ 
war, skittles, a water slide and much, 
much more! It should be a great 
family occasion for all to enjoy. 
We will look forward to seeing you 
there!

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ÒBe Prepared!Ó Ð Scouting in Nailsworth

This monthÕs main feature is about the Scouts here in town. 
Read all about what they do on the following pages! Below 
is a brief introduction and history of the Scouts and also its 
foundation here in Nailsworth.


As many of us know, Robert Baden-
Powell started the Scouting movement 
in 1907 with his first scouting camp on 
Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour.

Since then his vision has a worldwide 
membership in 2017 of over 28 million 
Scouts - some legacy to his vision for 
the youth of today throughout the world 
irrespective of race, creed and colour. 
His philosophy of Ôlife without adventure 
would be deadly dullÕ still lives on.

The aim of Scouting has not 
changed in 100 years: ÔThe purpose 
is to contribute to the development 
of young people in achieving their 
full physical, intellectual, social and 
spiritual potentials...Õ Baden-Powell, 
who founded the organisation stated, 
Ò Scouting uses a method which is 
young people in partnership with 
adults enjoying what they are doing, 
learning by doing, participating in varied 
progressive activities, making choices 
for themselves, taking responsibility, 
working in groups, sharing in prayer and 
worship and making and living out the 
Scout Promise.Ó

The Scouts in Nailsworth started in 
1908 under the name of Nailsworth 
& Forest Green Scout Group. The 
first ever leader was a Mr. Snell, the 
manager of Lloyds Bank. His assistant 
was Willie Guy. The original meeting 
room was the loading bay of the brewery 
in Brewery Lane. The original group 
had 3 Patrols and wore the traditional 
green shirts with red neckerchiefs. The 
Group was disbanded in 1916 due to 
so many falsifying their ages in order 
to enrol in WW1. In 1919 - 1922 a new 
Scout Group was formed and met in the 
Vicarage Stables under the direction of 
Mrs. Wood. After she and her husband 
left the area, Nailsworth Scouts were 
quite happy to go along to the Amberley 
Troop in Culver Hill. However, in 1935 
the Rev. Kingchick started a new Troop 
up in Forest Green. There was a period 
where the Nailsworth / Forest Green 
Troop also met in Amberley until it was 
all brought back to its base here in town. 
In 1979 the Nailsworth & Forest Green 
Scout Group was officially reformed and 
opened its new HQ in July 1983 by HRH 
The Princess Anne. In recent times, the 
HQ has been relocated to the Club House 
at KGV but plans are afoot to acquire a 
new HQ at KGV when funds arrive and 
plans are agreed with Nailsworth Town 
Council and Fields in Trust.

The Scouting movement in Nailsworth 
is buoyant - Section leaders and 
assistants at all levels are dedicated and 
very switched on - the children really 
love all that they do! 

There are three age sections: Beavers 
(6 - 8), Cubs (8 - 10) and Scouts (10 - 14). 

On the following pages - we give you a 
snapshot of what they all get up to...!


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Anna OÕHara

July: a month 
of BBQs, 
long summer 
strolls in the 
countryside, 
ice lollies in 
the park and 
sunbathing 
on any stable 
surface in line with the sun. When it 
isnÕt pouring buckets, the Great British 
Summer can be very great indeed! For 
many young people, this wonderful 
season is a time to celebrate the end of 
exams, tests, coursework and scholarly 
responsibilities until September creeps 
around the corner again. However, 
many people donÕt see the Summer as 
being legitimate without jetting off to 
some far away adventure land. This is 
not true! Even in Nailsworth, we are 
blessed with a goldmine of opportunities 
fine enough to beat any beach-bathing 
vacation! To beat the summer boredom 
every teenager encounters at some point 
or another, it is important to recognise 
the countless areas and resources in 
both our hometown of Nailsworth and 
its surrounding towns and villages. 
All you have to do is look to see and 
appreciate the sheer magnificence of 
the Cotswolds. LetÕs bring this Summer 
back to barbecues and water fights to 
truly celebrate the (hopefully) hottest 
and most enjoyable month of the year! 
(Anna OÕHara)


Nailsworth Art Festival

The Nailsworth Art Festival (30 Sept - 2 October) is calling 
ALL local artists! Do not forget to get your Booking Forms 
sorted. This is a final call for any local artists to join us 
and exhibit (and sell if needed) your art, ceramics, pottery, 
sculptures, embroidery and more! If you create it - we want 
you to exhibit it!

All profits will go to the Door Project Stroud and St. 
GeorgeÕs. There will be three days of exhibition and the 
famous St. GeorgeÕs lunches and teas will be available too!

This is your Art Festival to show off and exhibit your work!

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NellyÕs in the Telly


The Daily Telegraph came to town 
recently! It was good to see a well balanced, 
honest and colourful report on Nailsworth 
in its ÔDays OutÕ section and not a hyped up 
article about million pound houses in the 
middle of town. It was read far and wide by 
friends and families of us townsfolk; emails 
and calls came flooding in! 

For those who missed it: 
www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/mood-and-
mind/historic-mills-babbling-brooks-quorn-
pies-day-nailsworth

The new season of the Nailsworth 
Film Club starts with ÔA Street 
Cat Named BobÕ - a tale of second 
chances, in which a cute ginger cat 
befriends a homeless busker-junkie, 
played by Luke Treadaway. ItÕs a 
warm-hearted social drama and won 
Best British Film 2017. 

Friday 8th Sept, 7.30 for 8.00pm 
start at The Arkell Centre. Half-
price entry £3.00 or free if you 
join on the night. More details at 
www.nailsworthfilmclub.co.uk / 
Andrew Smith 01453 832173


Growing a Community Garden


There is a growing trend across the 
country for local groups to create gardens 
for the use of the local community, to 
provide a green space where people can 
work together. Now Nailsworth has one.

If you love growing vegetables, herbs, 
flowers and fruit please join us every 
Sunday morning, starting 18th June. 
Nailsworth Primary School nature area. 
10-00 to 12-00.

Contact Sue Reed: 07445222746 for 
further details.

Tell Tales is NailsworthÕs new thriving 
creative writing group and on Monday 
3 July you will get a chance to meet 
members of the group and hear some of 
their work and telling their tales. Come 
along and listen - who knows? You 
might even be moved to put finger to 
computer yourself. The event will be at 
the Mortimer Rooms, 7.30 pm - £3 (£1 
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Japanese Embroidery comes to Nailsworth!

Japanese embroidery is a collection of 
techniques created more than 1600 years 
ago. This unique art form originated 
in Buddhist temples and was first used 
for decorating religious ceremonial 
items. Over time, Japanese embroidery 
developed a more artistic purpose. From 
the early Heian Period (794 to 1185) 
it was primarily used for decorating 
the kimonos of the Ladies of the Court 
because only the highest ranks of 
society could afford such costly work. 
Traditional Japanese Embroidery evolved 
over its thousand-year history into Nuido 
ÒThe Way of EmbroideryÓ and is now 
available to a wider audience, continuing 
to develop a more spiritual significance. 

Jackie Hall, a local embroiderer, has 
worked with needlecraft and Japanese 
Embroidery for 20 years. She has 
exhibited in England, all over the world 
and at the World Exhibition in Tokyo. She 
teaches Japanese embroidery In Stroud and 
we are delighted that she is coming to talk 
to us about her art and show us some of 
her exquisite work. Jackie has asked for 
the proceeds from the talk to be donated to 
Great Western Air Ambulance charity.

This is organised by the Five Valleys 
Quilt Group but non-members are 
welcome to attend. The cost (including 
refreshments) is £5. 

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Tim in line for hospitals award

Healthcare assistant and infection control 
link practitioner Tim Brimble who lives 
in town and works at Cirencester hospital 
has been nominated in the ÔUnderstanding 
YouÕ community hospitals award. He 
was also runner.up for the ÔListening to 
ActionÕ success story in 2016.

Tim got shortlisted for the 
ÔUnderstanding YouÕ award and his 
infection control team won the runner up 
award in the same category.

 Tim, who has spent more than five 
years in the hospital, said, ÒI was very 
surprised to be nominated because it was 
by a member of the public. I was quite 
happy as well! It was doing the little 
things, my nominator said, like helping 
patients get tea, tissues, helping them with 
washing. IÕm always willing to help and 
put myself out.Ó

As was well noted - ÒWe are very 
proud of Tim. He is a kind, caring and 
understated person who gets on and does 
his job.

ÒHeÕs one of those people who gives 
110 per cent.Ó

Local Charity needs your help

Stroud Court Community Care Home would love your help Ð you just need to vote for them!

Stroud Court is a unique place, just 
behind Longfords Mill. Stroud Court is 
overseen by a charitable trust, Stroud 
Court Community Trust, a company 
limited by guarantee number 2733012 
and a registered charity number 
1029448.

Established in 1983 by a group of 
parents with autistic children, Stroud 
Court now provides year-round and life-
long support for up to 39 autistic adults. 
Working within a calm and structured 
environment, their aim is to improve the 
quality of life for every single one of our 
residents.

There is more information about 
what they do on their website 
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There is an opportunity for Stroud 
Court to be awarded a grant of up 
to £25,000 from the Freemasons 
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Parent talk

Donkey talk

The Nailsworth Donkey 
Sanctuary goes from 
strength to strength with 
your continued amazingly 
kind support. As Tim and 
Dawn say, ÒOur Mags 
is going really well now 
and starting to trot much 
better, especially at meal 
times when she sees us 
arrive! Millie continues 
to love all the attention 
from those who wander 
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and excitedly for Steve to 
ride past with his horse 
Alfie. The other donkeys 
are all settled and happy 
and Pedro has finally 
learnt how to trust us - 
wonderful. Gussy is now 
39 and still tries her best 
to keep the others in line.

ÒIt still amazes us and 
others that there is still 
negativity towards the Sanctuary from some. At least extra watches are now being 
undertaken and the authorities are aware.

ÒThank you to all those who support and donate - even Bonny and Clyde 
appreciated their sheep-shearing day!Ó

ÔPARENTALK - the teenage 
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out because you donÕt know what to do 
with your tweenager / teenager? 

If the answer is ÔYes!Õ then this is the 
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ways, together, to be better parents.

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WHATÕS ON JULY - AUG

To request an event listing please email whatson@nailsworthnews.org.
uk. Please submit September events by 15th August Find us on Facebook at 
www.facebook.com/nailsworthnews and add events there also.

NEW THIS MONTH

Saturday 8th July, ST DOMINICS SCHOOL FETE. 
12pm-2pm. Stalls, crafts and water slide! 

Saturday 8th July, NAILSWORTH SCHOOL FETE, 
12-2.30pm Circus theme & skills, raffle with 
great prizes, bouncy castle, go karts and much 
much more fun

Sunday 9th July, MESSY CHURCH, Nailsworth 
School 3.30pm

Saturday/Sunday 8/9th July, 10am-4.30pm. 
ART IN THE GARDEN: An exhibition of original 
Prints, Paintings, Ceramics , Leather, Textiles 
and Fossils all for sale. Quillers Lodge The 
Street Horsley. Info: Ian 882024

Wednesday 12th July, Five Valleys Quilters 
talk by Jackie Hall ÔJAPANESE EMBROIDERYÕ. 
7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Non-members 
welcome. £5 on the door. Info: Debbie 07850 
943696

Thursday 20th July, CAFE PLUS - Coffee, teas, 
juice, snacks. Creative arts activities all ages 
welcome. Christ Church meeting rooms, 
Newmarket Road, Nailsworth. 10-11.30am. All 
profits to Charity.

Sunday 30th July, TYNINGS AREA RESIDENT 
GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT. Tynings play 
park 12-4pm. BBQ, tombola, face painting 
and stall holders (stalls for rent at £5). Info: 
07792057085 

31st July-2nd August, HOLIDAY CLUB (see main 
article)

Friday 8th September, Nailsworth film club ÔA 
STREET CAT NAMED BOBÕ. Arkell Centre 7.30pm 
for 8pm start. Half-price entry £3.00 or free if 
you join on the night. 

REGULAR EVENTS

Arts & Crafts

ARKELL ART CLUB, Fridays 2pm, Arkell Centre. 
Try felting, drawing, glass painting, watercolour 
and lots more. Info: Emma 754559

1 July and and 1st FRIDAY of each month - FLEA 
MARKET & COLLECTABLES SALE Mortimer Rooms 
(by Library) 9am - 1pm FREE

ART FOR FUN PAINTING CLASSES, Tuesdays 1.30-
3pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Sheila 07870 896815

CREATIVE TEXTILES COURSE, Adults Monday 
11am-2pm, Children (8yrs & over) Mondays 
3.35-5.30pm Subscription Rooms. Info: Grace 
07539 548648 or www.practicalintelligence.org.
uk/print-making.php

FIVE VALLEYS QUILTERS - 2nd Wednesday of the 
month. Info: Debbie 07850 943696 or email 
fivevq@gmail.com

GENERAL CRAFTS CIRCLE, Wednesdays 10am-
12.30pm, Mother Goose

KNITTING CIRCLE, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6-8pm, 
Mother Goose

KNITTING GROUP, Thursdays 10am-12pm, 
Mother Goose

STAINED GLASS & MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 
Tuesdays 7-9pm and Fridays 2-4pm, Nailsworth 
community workshop Subs, Rooms. Info: Pam 
07971 737626

NAILSWORTH KNITTERS, second Monday of the 
month. Info: Margaret 834996 

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

Woodwork session for home educated children. 
Monday 11am-1pm Friday 9-11am 11.30am-
1.30pm. Sub rooms. Info: Pam 07971 737626

1ST NAILSWORTH BROWNIES (7-10 
yrs) & 1ST NAILSWORTH GUIDES (10-
14 yrs) on Mondays. 1ST NAILSWORTH 
RAINBOWS (5-7 yrs) & 1ST NAILSWORTH 
SENIOR SECTION (14-25 yrs) on Tuesdays. 
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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

BEAVERS/CUBS/SCOUTS - Beavers 6 to 8 
years old on Wednesdays; Cubs: 8 to 10 years 
Thursdays, Scouts 10 to 14 years Fridays. Info: 
www.nfgscouts.org Welcomes both boys and girls.

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) drop in rate £4.50 
for 1 child/£6.00 for 2 siblings (discounts if 
paid half termly). Newcomers welcome and 1st 
session free if signing up for their first half term. 
Info: 07957 235413 or Stephanie@crocnroll.
co.uk

FUN DAY FRIDAYS - simple craft activities for pre-
school children, every second Friday 2.15-2.45 
pm, Nailsworth Library (free)

MOTHERS TOGETHER, Thursday mornings, 
10-11.30am, Town Hall. A group for mothers 
of young children to get support and form 
friendships. £5 per session. Info: Eva 
07981623981 eva@evakaria.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 01453 
833511 to be let in (£2)

PHOENIX PLAYMATES NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL 
- sessions 5 days a week (term time only). 
Nailsworth Primary School. Info: Julie 833511 or 
email phoenixplaymates@hotmail.com

PLAYCIRCLE MUSICAL STORYTIME, Mondays 9.45-
10.45an & 11am-12pm (term time), Town Hall. 
A creative session of singing, movement and 
storytelling for babies & toddlers. £33 for 6 week 
term. email playcircle@live.com to book a free 
taster session

PLAYCIRCLE DROP IN PLAYSPACE SESSIONS 
Wednesday 9.30-11.45 Town Hall

Story Time at Nailsworth Library (2-5yrs), 
Wednesdays 10.30-11am and Fun Day Friday 
craft activities for pre school. 2nd/4th Fridays 
2-4pm. Drop in (term time). 

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING, Wednesdays 10-11am, 
Arkell Centre. Booking required. Info: Claire 
07525 443999 or claireo@tinytalk.co.uk

Church & Faith

ST. GEORGES 11am every Sunday

Community

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

FLEA MARKET & COLLECTABLES SALE Mortimer 
Rooms (by Library) 1 July and and 1st FRIDAY 
of each month -9am - 1pm FREE

ARCHIVE OFFICE open Mondays and Fridays 
10am-12pm, Town Hall

BINGO, Saturdays from 8pm, Shortwood Social 
Club

BINGO, Nailsworth Social Club. Every Sunday 
6.15pm.

CARERS GROUP, 1st Wednesday of each month, 
2.30-4.00pm in the Mortimer Room. All carers 
welcome. Info: Jo Limbrick, 07713 760012.

CITIZENÕS ADVICE BUREAU DROP-IN, Tuesdays 
1.00-3.30pm, 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

FRIENDSHIP GROUP, Tuesdays 2.30pm, Christ 
Church. Info: Margaret 834996

HOME-START STROUD DISTRICT, Forest Green 
Family Fun, Wednesday and Friday 10-11.30 
(term time only). Arkell Centre, Free (but 
donations welcome). Info: 821085

LIBRARY CLUB for older people, 2nd Wednesday 
of the month, 11am-12pm, transport can be 
provided. Info: 832747

LUNCH CLUB, 2nd Monday of the month, Arkell 
Centre - all welcome. Info: Margaret 834996

LUNCH CLUB, 4th Monday of the month, Arkell 
Centre - Info: Stephen 872251

MACULAR SOCIETY, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 
10.30am-12.30pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: 
Sandra 833614

ME SUPPORT GROUP, 1st Monday of the month, 
11am, Egypt Mill. Info: Richard 07814 223567

MONDAY CLUB DAY CENTRE at Concord, 10am-
2.45pm, £4.50 to include morning coffee, lunch, 
afternoon tea. Info: Lois 07757 366382

NAILSWORTH COMMUNITY WORKSHOP, 
Tuesdays 1.30-4pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: 
Info Pam 07971 737626

NAILSWORTH PROBUS CLUB, every 2nd and 4th 
Wednesday 10am, Mortimer Room. Info: Peter 
Boxall 832880

QUIZ NIGHT, 1st Saturday of the month 8-8.30pm 
start, Comrades Club. Info: 832646

ROTARY CLUB, every other Thursday 7pm, Egypt 
Mill. New members welcome to help in our local 
community and have fun. Info: 07490 220773

ROTARY LUNCH CLUBS, fourth Monday of the 
month, Arkell Centre. Info: Stephen 872251

SENIOR CITIZENSÕ CLUB, Thursdays 1.45pm 
for a 2pm start, Arkell Centre (£1.50). Info: 
Dave 833411

SHORTWOOD SOCIAL CLUB AFTERNOON TEA AND 
BINGO, first Monday of the month, 2pm. 



SPORTING MEMORIES FOUNDATION. Group 
for older people living with dementia to 
share memories of playing/watching sport. 
2-3.30Ppm 1st/3rd Mondays monthly. 
Nailsworth Suite, FGR. Info: Stuart 
email revstuartradford@yahoo.co.uk

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, 3rd Tuesday of the 
month, 7pm, Town Hall

WOMENÕS INSTITUTE (WI) 2nd Monday in the 
month. St.GeorgeÕs Parish Rooms 7.30. All are 
welcome. Contact: Liz Russell 01453 833065 

Dance

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

HIP HOP AND CHEERLEADING CLASS (11+ yrs), 
Saturdays 10.45am, FGR Dance Studio. Info: 
alisonholding@hotmail.co.uk

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

LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASS for Ladies, 
Thursdays 2-3pm, Sawyer Hall, Christ Church. 
Info: Marion 861001 or marionmills@
btopenworld.com

Health & Wellbeing

ACCESSIBLE YOGA, Tuesdays 10am, Wednesdays 
7pm, Thursdays 5.45pm Sawyer Hall. Info: Sally 
751937

ASHTANGA YOGA, Mondays 7pm, Wednesdays 
9.15am, Thursdays 12.15pm, Saturdays 9.30am 
Sawyer Hall and Wednesdays 6.30pm Sub 
Rooms. Info: Stuart 07986 003602 www.
pulse4life.co.uk

HEALTH WALK (approx. 60mins), Tuesdays 2pm, 
meet at Library. Info: David 832542

IYENGAR YOGA, Wednesdays 7.30pm, Mortimer 
Room. Info: Alison 752249

PILATES (FUSION) Tuesdays 6.30pm Sub rooms, 
Wednesdays 12.15 Sawyer Hall. Info: Stuart 
07986 003602 www.pulse4life.co.uk

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

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

PILATES WEDNESDAYS 6-7pm, Nailsworth 
Primary School. Suitable for all levels £7.00 
Info: 07920 424095 or www.cotswoldfitforyou.
co.uk

SLIMMING WORLD NAILSWORTH EVENING 
GROUP, Every Monday 5.30 and 7.30pm, Arkell 
Centre. Info: Alison 01453 821931

SLIMMING WORLD NAILSWORTH GROUP, 
Thursdays 9.30am and 11am, Youth Club. Info: 
Andy 07904 052711

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

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

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

YOGA FOR MEN, Mondays 7.15-8.45pm, Christ 
Church Hall. Info: Brendan 834304

Film, Music and Theatre

NAILSWORTH SINGERS. Tuesdays 10.30am-12pm. 
Upstairs Sub Rooms. Recruiting both male and 
female voice for fun and informal learning of 
songs. Info: Biddy Turner amberleycc@gmail.
com or 07814 652735

THE CONVENT COMMUNITY MENÕS CHOIR 
Tuesdays 7.45pm, The Convent. Info: 
theconventchoirs@gmail.com

NAILSWORTH COMMUNITY CHOIR, Wednesdays 
7.30pm,The Friends Meeting House. All 
welcome, no experience necessary. Info: 
Penelope 07918 126585

NAILSWORTH SILVER BAND, Mondays (beginners 
5.30pm, training band 6pm, band rehearsal 
7.15pm), Band Room Brewery Lane

Food, Drink, Fetes & Markets

COUNTRY MARKET, Fridays 8.45-11am, Mortimer 
Room.

FAIRTRADE COFFEE MORNINGS, 4th Saturday of 
the month (not August or Dec), 10am-12pm, 
Mortimer Room. Fairtrade tea and coffee, 
Traidcraft stall and trade justice information. 
Free entry. Info: Sue 832734

FLEA MARKET AND COLLECTABLES, 1st Saturday of 
the month 9am-1pm, Mortimer Rooms.

NAILSWORTH MARKET, 4th Saturday of the 
month, 9am-1pm, Mortimer Gardens 

Sport & Exercise

ADULT FITNESS SESSIONS, Mondays 6-7pm, Youth 
Club. Info: Luke 07866529482

ANTE NATAL PILATES, Tuesdays 9.15-10.15am and 
Post natal Pilates, Tuesdays 11-11.45am, Arkell 
Centre. Info: Elizabeth 07732 697991

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

BARRE PILATES for weight loss, Mondays 9.15am, 
Arkell Centre. Free taster class. Suitable for any 
age/any ability. Info: Joanne 07968 799741

BARTON END EQUESTRIAN CENTRE - Trot to be 
Trim (Fitness Riding Group) and Take Back the 
Reins (Learner and Improvers). Call 834915 for 
various times throughout the week and weekend

BOX SWIMMING CLUB, Thursdays 8-9pm, 
Beaudesert Park School pool. Info: Andrew on 
834766 or boxswim@box-village.com

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

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

FUSION FLOW, gentle stretch class using 
Yoga, Pilates & dance, suitable for all 
ages & fitness levels, Mondays 7.10pm, 
Nailsworth Primary School. £6 per session 
or £30 for 6 weeks. Info: 07734 886275 or 
ruth.king123@btopenworld.com

NAILSWORTH MILLS BOWLING CLUB TASTER 
SESSIONS, Fridays, 6.15pm - 8.45pm. Coaching 
given - bring flat shoes. Info: John 833966 or 
Julia.stannard1@sky.com

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

N SOC RAMBING GROUP - 4th Thursday of the 
month. 9.30am outside Library. See library 
noticeboard for walk details. Info: Angela 
832911/Allison 07715 916924

SUNDAY SWIMMERS, Sundays, Beaudesert Park 
School pool, spaces available. Info: 839304 
(8.30-9.30pm group) or 833862 (7-8pm group)

TEA TIME TABLE TENNIS. Fridays 5-6pm. Drop in. 
Sawyer Hall.

TABLE TENNIS, Saturday 10am-12pm, 
Subscription Rooms, first session Free. Open to 
all ages, male & female and all abilities. Info: 
Andy 07777 642378.

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 

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)

14 July SHORTWOOD UTD V FGR (at Shortwood) 
7.30pm

18 July SHORTWOOD UTD V HIGHWORTH 
7.30pm

22 July FGR V BRISTOL ROVERS 3pm

22 July SHORTWOOD UTD V WESTFIELDS 3pm

29 July FGR V KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 3pm

Talks & Groups

NAILSWORTH AND DISTRICT FLOWER ARRANGING 
SOC. Wednesday 5th July, 7.30pm, Town 
Hall. Pat Llewellyn (Area Demonstrator) 
Demonstration ÔSeasonÕs ChoiceÕ. Info: Linda 
01453 758496

NSOC LOCAL HISTORY & RESEARCH GROUP 
Monday 10th July, 7.30pm. Guided walk around 
centre of Nailsworth - meet at Library Info: Paul 
836331

NAILSWORTH W. I. Monday 10th July, 7.30pm.
St GeorgeÕs Parish Room Wed to the cloth a talk 
by Alison Hesketh. More information from Liz 
01453 833065. All are welcome.

NSOC GARDENING GROUP & ARTS, Crafts/Music 
group, Tuesday 18th July all day, Joint meeting: 
visit Hauser & Wirth Gallery/Gardens & Kilver 
Court Gardens, Somerset. Info: Kath 834046/
Jane 835554

NSOC LOCAL STUDIES GROUP, Monday 24th July, 
Geology and fossils of Robinswood Hill - Dr 
Alice Kennedy; at Robinswood Hill. Info: Dave 
832034

NSOC GARDENING GROUP, Monday 21st August, 
7.30pm, Neds and Bumps - James Cooper. Info: 
Kath 834046

Youth

NAILSWORTH YOUTH CLUB: Mondays 4-5.30pm 
Afternoon Activity Session for primary School 
age, Thursday 4-6pm Afternoon Activity Session 
for secondary school age. 

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

WHATÕS ON



EVENTS

ÔPicnic in the ParkÕ 

Flea for your lives


The Tynings Area Residents group 
is having a fundraising event at the 
Tynings Play Park on Sunday 30th 
July from Noon - 4pm. There will 
be lots of attractions such as BBQ, 
tombola, llamas, face painting, curry, 
bouncy castles and more. If you 
would like to rent pitches for a stall 
at £5.00 each, contact Lisa Gatley: 
07792057085.

The Flea Market & Collectables Sale 
in the Mortimer Room (Library) has been 
a tremendous success since it moved down 
from the Town Hall last year. It means 
people can easily pop in and browse and 
purchase without traipsing up the road.

There is always a large variety of stalls 
selling everything from bric-a brac to 
records, LPs, postcards, china, porcelain 
and so much more! Some is old, some is 
newer, but it is impossible to come away 
without finding something you need or 
have always wanted since you lost it all 
those years ago!

It is open every first Saturday of each 
month from 9am - 1pm and is FREE to 
enter!

Stalls are always available and 
very reasonably priced to hire for the 
morning. Call in and ask for details.


Christian Aid Walk 2017


A big Thank You to all those who walked, sponsored 
or supported our 2 route walk from Stonehouse to 
Nailsworth on Saturday 13th May. At present the total 
raised stands at £1372.33.

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WAYSIDE CROSS 

The Wayside Cross at Woodchester, (as 
the NN detailed recently) was the first 
War Memorial in Great Britain, created 
in June 1917. 100 years later it was re-
dedicated in the presence of HRH The 
Princess Royal and Sir Tim Lawrence, 
the Lord Lt. of Gloucestershire Dame 
Janet Trotter and along with the Bishop 
Declan of Clifton and others from 
the area and the Forces. The Mayor 
of Nailsworth, Jonathan Duckworth 
represented the town and laid a rose on 
behalf of the 33 from Nailsworth who 
gave their lives.

141 men from WW1 are honoured on 
this Memorial and many descendants 
came from far and wide, as well as 
representatives of Regiments from 


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have former soldiers honoured here.

The cloudy but warm day gave way 
to sun as Princess Anne arrived. Local 
choirs came together to sing WW1 
sings before the ceremony began, The 
Nailsworth Silver Band played the hymns 
and National Anthem and Cadet William 
Lewis was perfect with the Last Post.

Wreaths were laid and 141 roses were 
placed on the Memorial by descendants 
of the original 141. Children and 
members of the congregation came and 
did likewise to honour and remember.

The occasion was low key but 
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The very large crowd had witnessed 
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SPORT

All year round Football!


Yes, it is the summer still, but apparently 
football is a year round game nowadays! 
Having just recovered from a glut of 
strawberries and cream at Wimbledon, 
one should not forget that pre-season 
friendlies are soon coming up. 

Two fixtures are well worth attending: 
Shortwood Utd v FGR (14 July 7.30) 
and FGR v Bristol Rovers (22 July 7.30). 
Two great matches to whet the appetite 
and also see who has the early season 
bragging rights. 

Check the Shortwood United and FGR 
websites for early season fixtures and 
FGRÕs League 
Cup tie v MK 
Dons in early 
August!


Commoners Eights 


When professional players took up 
Twenty20 cricket, Christopher Martin-
Jenkins commented in the Daily 
Telegraph that they were following in the 
footsteps of the Commoners Eights. So 
if you think Twenty20 is exciting, come 
and see the real thing at Nympsfield on 
Sunday 20th August 2017.

It all starts at 11.00am and is non-
stop until close of play about 6 ish! 
Over 1000 runs are normally scored 
in a day and there is always plenty of 
talking points about decisions as the day 
unfolds!

The Commoners are reigning 
champions so come along and support 
your local cricket club!

There is an all day BBQ with stunning 
home cooked food on offer, a bar and ice 
creams - free entry and a great family 
day out!


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