MAY 2018 
NO. 181 


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


Spring is now defi nitely here and the NN has articles about things to do in the warmer 
days ahead - a picnic in Horsley perhaps or follow some floral ideas from the Churches. 

Brutons has tips on fertilisers, the Flower Arrangement Society is blooming again and 
donÕt forget the Nailsworth in Bloom campaign! 

The Buildings of Nailsworth Ð New & Old 

The NewÉ 

The month of April 2018 will go down in 
history as the month when a new venture 
in public housing started in reality. The 

Mayor cut the first turf before the new 

Community Land Trust starts building 

houses and flats for affordable rents, and 
will never be sold. This is a major first 
step in dealing with the Housing Crisis, 

and it has been Nailsworth Working 
Together. See page 4 for full report. 


The OldÉ 

Ten years ago, the May issue of 

Nailsworth News did a feature on 
buildings in Nailsworth Ð a demolished 

Church, The Jovial Foresters up for sale, 
and the early days of Crystal Fountain 
village, along with features on buildings 

in the area. 
This month the NN introduces a new 
Centre Spread theme - ÔBuildings of 

NailsworthÕ. The first article is about 

Stokescroft in Cossack Square and 
we hope that it is of interest and will 
encourage us all to look up and above 

the shop windows, to see some of the 

amazing architecture we have in our 
town. Paul Butler and Sharon Mansell 

CARPENTER AND JOINER 
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have taken on this task and will continue 
to enlighten us about the buildings and 
their histories over the next few months. 
Does anyone have a house or building 
they would like the NN to write about? 

If so, please let us know! 


In this issueÉ 
There is lots of interesting stuff 
in this issue - here are some of 
the highlights: 
Volunteers needed: Nailsworth 
News needs volunteers Page 2 
Job Vacancy with NTC: Deadline to 
apply Monday 8th May Page 3 
Car Parking Charges in Nailsworth 
Councillors Report Page 4 
Nailsworth in Bloom: 
Volunteers needed Page 6 
Charity Fund Raising: Guide Dogs 
& SHELTERBOX Page 9 
Updates on Harry Nash & 
John Bowen Page 16 
Touches of Kindness: Read 
about kind acts from local business 
Pages 10 & 11 
Sports: ElsieÕs last report Ð 
you must read it! Page 24 
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We Will Remember Them 

In May 1917 the following soldiers died: 

C.S.M. James Edward Lewis Hinton, M.M., of Oxfordshire 
(but his wife of Nailsworth) was killed in action on 3rd May in 
France, whilst serving with the 5th Battalion, Oxfords and Bucks 
Light Infantry. 
Corporal Reginald Harcourt Powell of Watledge was lost with 

S.S. ÒTransylvaniaÓ on 4th May off Italy, whilst serving with the 
Royal Army Medical Corps. 
Private Frederick Reginald Williams of Nailsworth was 

killed in action on 8th May in France, whilst serving with the 12th 
(Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. 


From the Editorial Team 

WhatÕs On Ð we need a volunteer urgently 

Last month we said we might have a editing articles sent in to tidy them up in 
volunteer for our WhatÕs On pages. We terms of language, spelling, punctuation 
take great care to ensure any volunteer is and length. 
fully aware of the commitment required There is a well organized system to 
and the person concerned decided to do this, and we can provide convenient 
withdraw due to availability issues over parcels of work to suit a volunteerÕs 
the next few months. available time. We also sometimes need 

The WhatÕs On pages are an important cover when existing team members are 
part of the Nailsworth News, and one on holiday. 
of the team is currently taking it on as If you are interested in helping with 
an extra to his workload and this cannot any of these jobs, please give me a call 
continue indefinitely. The job involves or email me for full details. 
picking up information from emails David Cox Tel:836119 Email 


during the month, and summarising treasurer@nailsworthnews.org.uk 
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LOCAL AFFAIRS LOCAL AFFAIRS 
A Word from the Mayor 


Casual Vacancy 

A vacancy has arisen on Council, 

with the resignation of long-standing 
councillor Myles Robinson. Myles 

has worked very hard for the town, as 
councillor, then as Deputy Mayor and 
Mayor. He has worked on significant 
building projects, such as the take-over 
of the old police station, Town Hall 
improvements, together with long term 

major projects like the Civic Centre 
Project. If there is a call for an election 
from ten electors the position may be 

filled by vote, otherwise Council will 

take steps to co-opt a new councillor. 
By the time NN hits the streets we will 
know if an election is to be held. 

Vacancy - Admin Asst 
Sue Nicholson, our Administration 

Assistant is retiring. She and her husband 
John have been looking to move for 

a while, and it is finally happening. 
Too soon, we say, as Sue has been so 
valuable to Council with her enthusiasm, 

commitment and helpful attitude. She 
was also a Stroud District Councillor and 

John, a long standing Town Councillor 

and Mayor. We wish them well. This 

means thereÕs a vacancy in our offices 

for an Administration Assistant. The 

closing date is the 8th May, soon after 

the delivery of this NN edition. A brief 
advert is below and information about 
the post is on our website. 

Car Park Charges - The Threat 

We have been told, informally, that the 

6 weeks Consultation Period on car park 
charges will begin on the 16th June. Your 
Town Council is still very much against 
this threat to the townÕs economy and will 

be fighting against what we see as a major 

threat to our unique and successful town. 

FGR - Revised application for 
housing development 
Ecotricity have resubmitted an outline 
planning application for housing at The 
New Lawn and this will be discussed at 
the next Council meeting. 

Louise Dembny 

By the time you read this Louise 
Dembny will have received her BEM 

from Lord Lieutenant, Dame Janet 

Trotter. Louise has received this award 
for public and charitable services and 

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IÕd like to express to her my admiration 

and thanks for her work in Nailsworth, 

particularly Guiding. Our community is 
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Jonathan Duckworth 

Nailsworth Town Meeting 

The Nailsworth Town Meeting will 

have taken place by the time this issue 

of Nailsworth News is published. 

However, the date of the meeting was 

too close to our printing deadline for 

us to produce a report which would do 

justice to this important event. For the 

second year running the NTC has tried 

a new, more inclusive format. 

We have therefore decided that we 

will publish a report in our June issue, 

which will concentrate on recording 

the accomplishments of the people 

receiving Town Awards, but also try 

to comment on whether this new 

format is a success. With that in mind 

we would appreciate feedback on the 

meeting. Please send any comments 

you have to our Editorial Team. 


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for an organised and personable 
Administrative Assistant. 

Applicants need administrative 
experience, excellent interpersonal & 
IT skills & flexibility to meet the 
requirements of this role. 

Salary Scale LC1 SCP15-17 (£17,072 -
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Local Government Pension Scheme. 

Details and application form from 
Nailsworth Town Hall tel. 01453 833592 
or www.nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Closing date Tuesday 
8th May 2018. 
Interviews week 
commencing 14th May. 


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LOCAL AFFAIRS LOCAL AFFAIRS 
District Council Report 

A council working party, looking into arguments for and against 
car parking charges in Nailsworth and elsewhere, will consult 

with the Town Council shortly. A decision is planned for the 

Strategy Committee on 12 July. As mentioned before, we are 

against blanket charges and are working to oppose this. You can 
help by writing or emailing members of that Committee now Ð 
contact details on the SDC website Ð to express your views. 

Thank you to everybody who has contributed to providing a 
defibrillator in Forest Green. More funds are still needed. The 
Trust providing them asks whether we need more, possibly in 
Watledge and Windsoredge and elsewhere, as speed of access is 
vital. What do you think? Do contact us. 
Norman Kay, Steve Robinson, Sue Reed. 


Community Land Trust 



The turf has been cut on the first 

Nailsworth Community Land Trust 

project. On Thursday, April 5th, the 

CLT Board was joined by members of 

Nailsworth Town Council, Housing 
Association the Aster Group, builders 
EG Carter, SDC officers and councillors, 
to officially mark the handover and start 
of the work. The site, on the former 

SDC garage site at the lower end of 

Lawnside, will be a development of 
6 flats and 4 houses, owned by the 
Community Land Trust for ever, to be let 

at an affordable rent to those registered 
with Gloucestershire Homeseekers. 
Preference will be given to those on the 
list with a Nailsworth connection. The 
CLT expects Severn Trent to be on site 


first for drainage work and local builders 
E.G.Carter aim to start construction 
in June: completion is expected early 
next year. 

Anyone interested in renting one 
of the new homes should ensure they 
are registered with Gloucestershire 
Homeseekers. The CLT is now looking 
for other sites and opportunities for 
developing affordable homes. If you are 

aware of suitable sites, please let them 

know on info@nailsworthclt.org.uk 


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CHURC H & F A I T H 
Learning from the garden 
Back in May 2015 I wrote about the fact 
that some of us like gardening more than 
others and the article can be found on the 
website. I said it was important to care 
for the spaces around us because when 
our environment is cared for, we feel 
better about where we live, and better 
about ourselves. That still seems very 
apt this year especially as Nailsworth has 
entered Britain in Bloom! 
I wonder how are your gardens or 
windowsills looking? Loved and cared 
for, or a little tired? How about you? 
Most of us, at some time, feel a little 
tired and overwhelmed, and for some of 
us we may feel completely swamped and 
weighed down by worry. Our gardens 
may help, or they may add to the worry 
Ð when will we ever have the time or 
skill to make them beautiful? As with all 
things, we have a choice: to worry or to 
find a way of putting down the load and 
enjoying the sights and sounds of the 
beautiful spaces around us. 
Jesus told his followers that the flowers 
in the fields and the birds in the sky 
are beautiful and precious to God, but 
that we are even more precious. He 
also said that if we were weighed down 
with worry then we could give it to him 
Ð a bit like someone taking the heavy 
wheelbarrow full of weeds and pushing 
it for us. As the days lengthen and our 
gardens, windowsills and public spaces 
grow more beautiful, perhaps it is time 
to find a quiet space in the middle of that 
beauty. Why not stop and look carefully 
at the flowers. They are incredible. Take 
a moment to shut your eyes and listen 
to the birds. What amazing sounds 
they make for such small creatures and 
just perhaps, wonder at the fact that 
there is a God who believes that we 
are more precious than these amazing 
things Ð we might even whisper a quiet 
Ôthank-youÕ. 
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Rev Sue Sobczak: 
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Churches Together In Nailsworth still 
has some places left for its Table Tennis 
Marathon (see NN March) on Saturday 
12 May in support of Christian Aid - it will 
be rather good, so for more info etc. please 
contact Stuart Radford 07889 138 311 
Following last yearÕs successful event 
and in partnership with the Nailsworth 
Festival, Churches Together invites 
you to an evening with 3 Comedians: 
Tony Vino, Andy Kind and Fran Garrity. 
Wednesday 23rd May 7.30 p,m 
Christ Church, Newmarket Road. 
Tickets : £8 available from Nailsworth 
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LOCA L A RTS LOCAL ARTS 
Nailsworth in Bloom 


Nailsworth in Bloom is flowering ahead with making plans for 11 July ÔBritain 

in Bloom Marking DayÕ. We have been making troughs for road signs and 
looking for volunteers to make and maintain troughs for their roads. A piano has 

been installed at Market Street garden and will become a flower pot. This month 

has seen an increase in volunteers joining our regular meetings including the 
Woodchester Valley Village. We are in desperate need of volunteers to help carry 
out the following tasks: 

Growing Bedding Plants 
Adopt a street sign trough 
Litter picking 
Weeding and clearing eyesores 


Photograph gardens and spring flowers 

Help with fundraising and anything else. 
If you are interested in helping please contact Liz Steele 0799862625 or Liz 
Townley on 07736359381 or Helen Thompson at Betty & Beaties on 834402 


Food for thought - all you need to know about fertilizers! 


If thereÕs one thing guaranteed to 

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seasoned) gardeners, itÕs fertiliser! We all 
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of products on the market can so often 
be confusing and a little daunting. With 
spring upon us and the growing season 

in full swing, now is a good time to pop 

along to Brutons Home Hardware here 
in town where youÕre guaranteed loads 
of friendly advice and a great range 
of products to help your garden look 
bloominÕ wonderful this summer. 

In order to thrive, most plants need 
three major nutrients - nitrogen, 
phosphorous and potassium. Nitrogen 
promotes leaf growth, phosphorous for 
the roots, and potassium for flowers 

and fruits. The ratio of these elements 
contained in different fertilisers is an 
indication of their intended use. To 

maintain healthy growth, plants also 

need some additional nutrients such 

as calcium, sulphur, magnesium, iron, 
copper, boron and manganese. Smaller 

amounts of some/all of these trace 
elements are found in most good general 
fertilisers. Different types of plants also 
take up the goodness from fertilisers 

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controlled, slow or fast-release products. 

To ensure you have a bloominÕ good 
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LOCAL ARTS LOCAL ARTS 
Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society 


Nailsworth & District Flower 
Arrangement Society raised over 

£1,000 for MacMillan at one of 

its popular Open Days at Wycliffe 

College, attended by 200 members 
and friends from other Flower Clubs. 
Katherine Kear, British Master Florist 
and Chelsea Gold Medalist, gave an 

inspiring talk about ways in which 
colours of the rainbow come into our 

A Call to ArmsÉ 


Nailsworth Dramatic Society (NDS) 
produced its first play, Fiddlers Elbow, 

in 1952. Since then NDS has performed 

two plays a year, many to critical ac


claim. Members love to present comedy 

but also put on classics such as Rebecca, 

The Lion in Winter and Arms and the 
Man. Allo! Allo! the most recent produc


tion, played to packed houses and was 

hilarious to perform. 
New members of any age are always 

welcome, whether youÕve acted before 

or not. Learning to act is part of the fun 
and itÕs not just actors that get involved. 
The Society also needs members to build 

daily lives: reminding us that the rose, 
the oldest flower, gives us the greatest 

number of colours. Jenny Goddard 
from Macmillan Cancer Support gave 
an informative presentation on the 
changing role of the work carried out 
by the Charity. The theme for the day 
continued with a spectacular display of 
colour created for the occasion by the 

famous Jonathan Moseley, a popular 

sets. If you can use a saw and a hammer, 

youÕll be most welcome as thereÕs lots 
to do. Lighting and sound is also a skill 
the Society always needs help with. So if 
you donÕt want to act but you would like 

to be involved in production, thereÕs a 

role for you. 
In November as part of Nailsworth 

Remembers, remembering the end of the 
1st World War, NDS is presenting The 

Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan. The 
play is about the innocent but enthusiastic 
men who volunteered after KitchenerÕs 
call for a new army. If you would 
be interested in being in the play or 

National Demonstrator who also appears 
on the BBC Allotments programme. 
Jonathan demonstrated his great talent 

making designs using hellebores, roses, 
carnations, tulips, orchids, gerberas and 

strelitzias. He also made a simple hand 

tied posy of spring flowers and the stage 
was filled with a myriad of colours; a 

wonderful interpretation of his theme 
ÔColour my WorldÕ. 


supporting its production please contact 

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NATURE & CHARITY NATURE & CHARITY 
The Decline of House Martins 


In 2017 the British Trust for 
Ornithology (BTO) conducted 

a survey into the number of 

House Martins nesting in the UK, 

following concern that their numbers 
were dropping. Too late to take 

a meaningful part in the survey, 

we decided to carry out our own 
Nailsworth survey during the next 
few months. Reasons for their decline 
are unknown but it is hoped that 
surveys of nesting sites will help us 
to understand why they are suffering. 

House Martins, similar in shape to 
swifts, are easily distinguished by 

their white rump. They nest in the 
eaves of houses in little half round 

mud, nests usually occupied from 
April to September, often producing 
two or three broods. They then fly to 

Africa where they spend our winter in 
warmth and sunshine. 

Until the national survey results 
are published we wonÕt know the 
true picture but a factor may be that 

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Martins are not always considered 
good neighbours. Their nesting 
sometimes results in ugly streaks of 
bird faeces on outside walls and some 
householders discourage nesting by 
hanging strings of lights from the 
eaves of their houses. Any suggestions 
on ways to avoid this unwanted 

marking, whilst still enabling the birds 
to reproduce successfully, would be 

very welcome. In 2017 the centre of 
activity was ÔLawnsideÕ but If Martins 
are nesting in the eaves of your house 

or any of your neighbours, please 

contact Don Luke on 07817425029 or 
donmorningside@gmail.com.We will 
then visit the nesting site and record 
the activity. Although the national 

survey is finished we will submit the 

results of our survey to the BTO and 
continue to monitor their behaviour in 
subsequent years. Martins are a sign 
that spring has arrived and it would be 
terribly sad if we were to lose these 
delightful little birds. 


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Home Cooked lunch plus teas/coffees 
Entertainment, Activities and Day Trips 
Bathing, Chiropody & Hairdressing 

Nursing Home 


General & Specialist Dementia Nursing 
Registered Nurses on duty 24 hours a day 
FREE Respite Care (when available) 

Churches Together 
in Nailsworth 

MAIN SUNDAY SERVICES 

11.00 am St George, Church St 
10.30 am Christ Church, 
Newmarket Road 
10.30 am QuakersÕ Meeting House, 
Chestnut Hill 

11.00 am Priory Church, Inchbrook 
Everyone welcome. 
ChildrenÕs activities 
included at all these services. 


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CHARITY CHARITY 
Local guide dogÕs big birthday bash 


Danny, NailsworthÕs only guide dog, Kelly, to meet up with his siblings to 

travelled to Great Malvern last month celebrate their birthday at the home of 

with his owner, Town Councillor Mike mum, Zilla. It was the first time heÕd 
met with Darcey, Dexter, Dingle 
and Disney since their separation 
for puppy walking, training and 
assessment before being matched 
and trained with their proud new 
owners a couple of years ago. 
The party, hosted by Diana and 
Roger Morgan, included lunch 
with plenty of treats, a bone 
shaped birthday cake, no end 
of barking, swapping notes and 
a romp around the garden. It 
turned out to be quite a rowdy 
affair! Unfortunately, Dad 
Pringle, a very handsome and 


fluffy white Canadian standard poodle 

had booked his holiday away before the 

party plans were made, but sent his best 

wishes to his children. 

Labradoodles were first used as Guide 
Dogs in England in the 1980s, but have 
been quite rare until recently. TheyÕve 
become very popular with people with 
asthma or similar allergies as they shed 
hardly any hair. TheyÕre also very 
affectionate quick learners, very eager 
to please and great fun, making ideal 

Guide Dogs. 
Mike is a speaker for Guide dogs and 

gives talks at childrenÕs, adultsÕ and 

social groups. If youÕd be interested in 

meeting him and Danny, please contact 

him on 839260. 


Money raised for SHELTERBOX and more neededÉ 


can you help? 

SHELTERBOX is a West Country 
registered charity that provides kits of 
essential items to aid refugee families. 

Hannah Denning and her friend 
Kaylin Bradley completed a challenge 
recently to raise funds for ShelterBox. 
They hiked from Nailsworth to school in 
Stonehouse pushing a wheelbarrow with 
a ShelterBox inside, set up a refugee tent 

and camped out in freezing conditions. 
The aim was to raise over £600 to 

purchase the box for a refugee family. 

The box includes cooking equipment, 
water help, lamps and heating supplies, 

packages for childrenÕs needs and more. 

They have raised their target, but are 

now hope to double this - the need is so 
great. Please visit www.justgiving.com/ 
fundraising/helen-denning2 and donate 
what you can or call Helen Denning 
01453 836067 for more details and 
information. 


EXHIBITIONS 
To Tuesday 15 May Wood Related by Rob Poole, John Cooper, Eppie Short, Chris Rose 
Sat 19 May Ð17 June John Furnival Drawings of Nailsworth 
Preview and meet the artist Saturday 19th May 2-4pm 
MUSIC 
Friday 4 May 8pm Ninebarrow and Luke Daniels £12 / £10 
Two for the price of one! Award-winning musicians all 
Tuesday 22 May 7.30pm 
Boldwood £12 Energetic, imaginative, spontaneous playing! 
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For a free initial chat, please ring Eve 
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CHARITY & LOCAL AFFAIRS CHARITY & LOCAL AFFAIRS 
A Quality Quilt Show with Musical InterludesÉ 


Five Valleys Quilt Group is holding its 
second quilt show at the Arkell Centre 
on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 

(10am - 4.30pm). On display will be 

a wide range of large quilts plus wall 

hangings, miniature quilts, cushions and 

3D items made by members over the 
past 3 years. Examples of the sensory 

quilts, made for disabled children 
through Project Linus, will also be on 
display. Refreshments, with home-made 

cakes will be available with a sales table 

of made items and a raffle of fabric 

bags made by members. Some short 
activities for children are also planned. 
A local amateur choir will perform each 
afternoon at 2.30pm and entry to the 

show is just £2 (accompanied children 

under 16 free). 
The quilt show is supporting Allsorts 


Gloucestershire a community funded 
organization providing regular activities 
for local families who have children 
with disabilities or additional needs. 
Allsorts will have a stand during the 
show and will be happy to talk to any 
local families who would like more 

information. Two raffle quilts made by 
local quilters will be raffled in aid of 

Allsorts. Tickets are £1 each and are 
available during the show or in advance 

from any member of Five Valleys Quilt 
Group, to be drawn at close of play 

on the Sunday. Thanks to RenishawÕs 
Charity Committee for a grant to help 
with the costs of staging the exhibition. 

Further information about the show 
including sales of advance raffle tickets: 
fivevq@gmail.com or 07850 943696 / 
Allsorts: http://allsortsglos.org.uk/ 


Arkell Community Centre 


Arkell Community Centre - the Pop-Up cafe is back on 31st May and 1st June 
11.30am - 1pm.
Homemade soup and cake - free for children. Be good to see you!


A touch of 
kindness here 
and thereÉ 
Peter Stevens contacted us: 
ÒFollowing on from the theme of 
your last edition of the Nailsworth 
News, I wanted to tell you about the 
kindness of Brutons Hardware in 
discounting the price of a new kettle 
to the TIC when our old kettle gave 
up the ghost. As you can imagine, 
a warm cuppa enables us to give 
a warm welcome to the visitors 
and residents who come in to see 
us, so itÕs great to get support like 
this from a local business such as 
Brutons. Thank you!Ó 
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BUSINESS 

Happy Birthday Amalfi! 


One year ago Amalfi opened its doors 

for fine Italian dining in the heart of 
town at The Cross in Fountain Street. 
It has become firmly established on the 


Nailsworth food trail, not only for its 

authentic home prepared Italian and 

Sicilian food, but also for the warm 

and friendly ambience. The business 
has grown quickly and there is a strong 
and regular customer base that enjoys 
the changing menus both for eat-in and 

takeaway. Whether itÕs pastas, pizza or 
more bespoke dishes, there is a large 

and enticing choice for any palette. It 
is certainly worth a try! The location is 
perfect for a quiet evening out or a larger 

party, with a spacious dining area for 

private parties for up to 30 guests. Make 
a call and seal a deal! Takeaways are 
increasingly popular - phone and collect 
within 20 minutes - simple! 

Gluten free and vegetarian options are 

always available, and these have been 

popular with customers. The team will 
always prepare anything special to your 
requirements - just ask. The extensive 


menu is on the website together with 
full details of all services. Booking 
is advised for weekends - visit www. 
quandoo.com and see how easy it is! 
Open: Monday / Tuesday 5pm - 10pm 
and Wednesday - Sunday Noon - 11pm. 

www.amalfi-nailsworth.com / 
FB: amalfisnailsworth / 01453 350432 

CarshaÕs CafŽ to the rescue 


A local resident has written to us about 
an act of kindness. 

ÒThree weeks ago I managed to leave 
my phone on the top of my car as I 
drove off. It managed to stay put until 
I reached Horsley (no mean feat given 
the steep hills between Rockness and 
Horsley) where it slid off, bounced onto 
the bonnet of the car following, over 
their roof, and onto the road. 

As he saw this object flying past his 
windscreen, the observant driver realised 
this was a phone. He stopped his car 
(inadvertently running said phone over) 
and retrieved it. Thanks to the honesty 
and determination of CarshaÕs husband 
and family, my phone and I were re-

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united late that Sunday evening; my 
phone still in perfect working order! 
Not only do they serve great coffee 

and cakes, they are a great new addition 

to the fab cafes we have in Nailsworth. 
Thank you CarshaÕs Cafe.Ó (anon) 


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Our town is 
blessed with many 
old and beautiful 
buildings. Take 
Stokescroft in 
Cossack Square 
for example. It is 
now the home of 
WSP solicitors but 
what else do we 
know about it and 
what is its history? 

Stokescroft is a grade II* listed 
building. It was built in the eighteenth 
century, probably on the site of an 
even earlier building. It is a good 
example of a gabled Cotswold house, 

built of rubble stone with a Cotswold 
stone roof. It has a fine studded door, 
with a glazed panel and a beautiful 
shell hood on brackets over it. Some 
of its original mullion windows 
and oak panelling survive as do the 
rainwater heads on the gutters. Inside 
there is the original oak staircase and 
to the right of the doorway, one of the 
rooms has the original Cotswold flag 
flooring and fireplace. 

Graffiti found in the attic. 
Thanks to the knowledge and interest of Paul Butler and Sharon Mansell, the NN is able to produce an ad hoc series of centre spreads over the c er the coming months on ÔBuildings of NailsworthÕ looking at their histor y, architecture and the part they played in town. Here is the first of the series. 
BarracksÕ, so perhaps there is a military 
connection. 

In the 1780s Robert and Hannah 
Norton lived here and an old map 
reveals a garden to the rear of the 
building. In the Nineteenth century 
it seems that it was owned by Adrian 
Stokes. He was a magistrate and 
criminals had to be brought before him 
before they were taken into custody 
and sent to Horsley jail. Apparently 
in 1834, a Òblind houseÓ was built 
adjoining Stokescroft, which was a small 
windowless prison where the Òdrunk 
and disorderlyÓ could be temporarily 
lodged. It would be fascinating to know 
more about this. 

I have discovered that there were 21 inns in 
Nailsworth at the time with 7 in Market 
Street alone. No wonder that there was so 
much drunken and disorderly behaviour and a 
lock up was needed! 

In 1889 Stokescroft was converted into 
NailsworthÕs first flats for the elderly 

Some say that it was used to house 
Russian prisoners during the Crimean 
War and hence the naming of Cossack 
Square but there is no evidence for 

this. Graffiti found in the attic hints 
that troops were stationed here 


between 1812-1815 and it seems that 
the building was once called ÔThe 


and retired ladies were still living there 
in the 1960s. Someone has told me that 
the building is reputedly haunted by a 
lady in a white dress, so perhaps she 
was one of the retired ladies! 

In the 1970s Stokescroft was restored 
and there was a grand opening of the 
building attended by Graham Page, MP 
and Minister for Local Government 

and Development. A.E. Smith solicitors 
worked in this building and were still 
there in 1978. This fir m is connected to 

the William Smith, Òpeacemaker and honest 
lawyerÓ who did so much to provide pure 
drinking water for Nailsworth in the nineteenth 
century. 

Here my investigations end. I hope 
to discover more but if anyone has 
anything else to add please get in touch. 

Words & Images by Paul Butler & Sharon Mansell 

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BUSINESS 


Days Mill Treatment Rooms 


Days Mill Treatment Rooms is a in finding out more about renting a room, 
hidden gem situated in the heart of then we would love to hear from you. 
town opposite The Canteen within the Contact daysmillpa@gmail.com for 
Days Mill complex. The two beautiful more information 
treatment rooms are a delightful addition 
to the Mill area making it the perfect 


destination to shop, eat and indulge in 

some R&R! The treatment rooms offer 
a diverse range of therapies from Indian 

head massage, reflexology, acupuncture, 

hypnotherapy and our ever-intriguing 
Gong Baths! We only hire the space to 

practitioners who are highly qualified 

and passionate about offering high 
quality treatments to their clients. If you 
are a therapist or practitioner interested 


Massage Treatments at the Nailsworth Natural Health Centre 


IÕm Sara Phelps and IÕve recently joined 

the Health Centre team offering Swedish, 
Pre-blended Aromatherapy, Indian Head 
and Scalp and Face massages, along 

with Reiki. Massage is the manipulation 
of soft body tissues against the bone or 

muscles on which they lie, using strokes 
and movements to ease tense muscles, 

stimulate nerves and relieve pain. Reiki 
is a natural healing method based on 

energy flow where the practitioner places 

hands on or just above the body. 

Benefits of massage include: relaxing 
tense and painful muscles and improving 
muscle tone; improving circulation; 
aiding relaxation and feeling of 

wellbeing. 
Client comments are: 

ÒAfter my face and scalp massage, 

my blocked sinuses cleared, and I could 

breathe easily.Ó 

ÒHaving felt tense for months, IÕm now 
so relaxed.Ó 

ÒMy GP suggested massage to ease a 
trapped nerve and I felt an immediate 
improvement.Ó 

ÒRegular massage really helps 
me cope with the pain caused by 
fibromyalgia.Ó 

Whether itÕs to ease discomfort or just 
to relax and have some well deserved 
time to yourself, why not come along 

and have a treatment? Treatments are 
available in Nailsworth on Wednesday 

mornings, with a fuller range available 
at my business, The Garden Room, 

in Stroud. 


www.stroudmassagetherapy.co.uk/ 
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01453 836066 

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Days Mill 
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Beautiful Danish themed treatment 
rooms in the heart of Nailsworth now 
available to rent 
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If you are a therapist or practitioner 
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Old Market, Nailsworth, GL6 0DU 
(Located opposite The Canteen) 
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STC Ser vices 
(Stroud) Ltd 
Having been operating from 
the Bath Road Trading Estate, 
Lightpill, we are moving to Spring 
Mill Industrial Estate, Avening 
Road, Nailsworth, from 1st May. 
We will have a new phone number 
but any customers calling on the old 
number will be redirected. We hope 
to give fuller details in June! 

HEALTH MATTERS HEALTH MATTERS 
Corinium Care claims gold! 


The business has just been crowned 
national winners at the Great British 
Care awards in the ÔHome Care TeamÕ 
category. Having won the South West 

regional final in October 2017, the team 

attended a gala award ceremony at the 
Birmingham ICC in March. Attended 

by over 900 individuals across the UK, 

the awards celebrate the very best in 
the health and social care sector and 
reward those who have demonstrated 
outstanding excellence. 

The judges said, ÒThis unique team 
provide both innovation and creative 
matching of individuals to ensure people 

can live independently at 
home. Their passion and 
commitment to quality 

recruitment globally, and 

also their support to staff 

development, made them 

the winning team.Ó 

The Corinium Care 
team is both thrilled and 

honoured to have scooped the category 
top spot. Business Manager, Getta Sutton 
said, ÒI am so incredibly proud of the 
whole team. This accolade recognises 
the professionalism and dedication of the 
office staff and carers alike who work 
tremendously hard together to provide 
the very best care and support to our 
clients across the UK.Ó 


Info: 01453 839290 / 

e: mail@coriniumcare.com / 
www.coriniumcare.com 

Are you happy? 


Average happiness in Nailsworth is 84%, 

as calculated by local sustainability 
consultant Richard Lupo. The measure 
combines survey data on how people feel 
about themselves as well as hard data 

such as crime statistics. Importantly, it 


includes environmental data which relates 

to our food security, air quality, flood risk 

and water sources. The data is combined 

into a single figure based on the science 

of satisfying our human needs. 

Examples give a flavour of the data: 

Leisure time - Data for the South West 

area, nearest available for Nailsworth, 

shows that only 46% of people were 

Òcompletely or mostlyÓ satisfied with the 

time they have for leisure pursuits. This 
means most of us crave more leisure time. 

Food security - UK food security 
scores 77 out of 100 according to 
international figures. A big chunk 
of why we and our children do not 
have 100% food security is down to 


unsustainable energy use. 

Figures also show that there is 
generally low esteem (36%). On the 
plus side, domestic water efficiency 
is pretty good (99%). However, there 
is massive room for improvement in 
reducing carbon emissions which 
are around 3 times sustainable levels. 
Richard Lupo will produce these figures 
every quarter, hoping more people will 
take an interest and make improvements. 
Eventually he hopes it will lead to 
100% happiness in Nailsworth. To see 
how you compare with the average 
please visit the ÒHappyNowÓ project 
website: https://lupopia.wordpress.com/ 
happynow-project/ 


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CHARITY CHARITY 
Please help Harry as he pushes on to 
possibly represent his Country! 


Harry Nash lost a leg a few years ago, 

but it never stopped him playing the 
game of football that he loves. As many 

know, Harry is a staunch Shortwood 

United supporter and writes the match 
reports for ShortwoodÕs home games. 
He is taking a year off to pursue his 

footballing goals (no pun intended) 

before he reads History at Southampton 
next year. 

Harry is asking for your help and the 
Club is more than happy to support him. 

He says, ÒIn May 2018, I am climbing 
Pen y Fan on crutches. It is the highest 

mountain in southern Britain, at 886 

metres. I am raising money for the 

England Amputee Football Association, 

a charity which gives amputees an 
opportunity to play for one of seven 

current clubs in England, as well as 
(potentially) the National side. At 

the moment I am in the provisional 

England squad of eighteen players, 
soon to be made thirteen, but there is a 

chance for those left out to represent the 
Development squad this year. The funds 

are needed for flights, accommodation 

and everything else which is usually paid 
for by a governing body. The England 
team will be participating in friendlies 

against Ireland, the USA and Haiti in 
Houston, as well as the Ampfutbol 

Cup in Poland in September and the 
World Cup in Mexico in October and 
November. The Development squad 
will play friendlies against Scotland and 
travel to Athens to play Greece. 

I need the funds by the end of May, 
whichever squad I am selected for. 
Thank you very much.Ó 

Google: England Amputee Football 
Association for more information and 
please give via: www.gofundme.com/ 
harry-ash-amputee-climb 


John Bowen update 


The ÔAs New SaleÕ was a great success. 

An amazing £1,410 was raised for John 
after his accident (as mentioned in 

April NN). 
ÒThanks to so many people who helped 


on the day, to all that that came to sell 

and buy clothes and to Egypt Mill who 
kindly gave their room for free.Ó Lou 

(JohnÕs wife) updated on how John had 

been paralysed and what the money 
would be used for. 

John is currently paying for physio 

3 times a week and the money raised will 
help to meet this expense. John is getting 

a lot of benefit from these sessions. They 

are also saving up for a high tech wheel 
chair which is more able to go over 
rough ground. 


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Five Valley Sounds Ð the Friendly Talking Newspaper Ser vice 


Five Valley Sounds is a free Talking 

Newspaper. For more than 30 years 

a group of volunteers has chosen and 
recorded the most interesting articles 
from the Stroud News & Journal and 
sent them out to blind and partially-

sighted people locally, all completely 
free of charge to the listeners. From 
tapes, then CDs and now USB sticks, 

the news is available to everyone who 
likes to keep up-to-date but is unable to 
read as well as they did. We also appoint 


a contact person to help every listener 
with the service and to help with any 
questions or problems that arise. This 
service even includes a special player if 
the listener doesnÕt have the equipment 
to play the USB stick. 

You can apply for yourself or on behalf 

of a relative, friend or neighbour to 

Beaudesert Park School news 

This year marks 100 years of summer palace. With celebrations in the 
Beaudesert being based here in glorious planning, staff rediscovered old photos 
Gloucestershire. The school started life and other fascinating historic documents. 
in Henley-in-Arden in Warwickshire in A couple of photos are included and 
1908 before moving here in 1918 to the watch this space over the coming months 
former site of the Bishop of GloucesterÕs for more! 


One wonders what predecessors would 
have made of the schoolÕs all-modcons 
performing arts centre. Recently 
the centre resounded to the sound 
of 170 pieces of music being played 
across two days! The occasion was the 

annual, hotly contested House Music 

Competition. Another highlight was the 
arrival of children 
from Widden Ð a 
multicultural inner 
city primary school 
in Gloucester with 
which Beaudesert 
has developed a 
link. The link gives 
children from both 
schools the chance 
to understand a little 
about other children 
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faiths. 
Children 
from both 
schools 
enjoyed 
a special 
ÔWonders 
of ScienceÕ day to tie in with British 


Science Week, when popular activities 
included Ôfire triangle fire-lightingÕ with 
flints, a computer science activity with 
pro-bots, and the rocket launch task: 

each child made their own paper rocket 
which was then loaded into a pneumatic 

rocket launcher on the top terrace, 

and catapulted out over the grounds at 
considerable speed! 


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HORSLEY HORSLEY 
Horsley C of E Primary School 


Just before the Easter Holidays we took 
Owls class to The Big Bang UK Young 

Scientists & Engineers Fair at the NEC 

in Birmingham: an award-winning 

combination of exciting theatre shows, 

interactive workshops and exhibits 
and careers information from STEM 
professionals. This is what the children 
had to say - ÒI learnt many knew things 


about how objects work. I loved the 

chemical reactions, they were cool. The 

Big Bang was amazing.Ó Lily Y5. ÒI 
loved the gastronaut show as there were 
lots of interesting food experiments 
and it was very exciting.Ó Nial Y5. ÒI 
really enjoyed the Big Bang: I loved 
all the freebees and all the activities. I 

didnÕt have a favourite thing, I enjoyed 

everything. It was a blast!Ó Niamh Y6. 

Four children from Otters class 
attended an Able Maths Day at Gastrells 
School where they enjoyed a day of 
practical maths challenges with an 
expert mathematician. ÒWe did maths 
pyramidsÑit was fun!Ó said Joseph. ÒWe 
did magic squares where all the rows up 


and down and diagonally had to reach 
the same number.Ó said Mack. ÒIt was a 
really good experience to try out loads of 
different questions and maths challenges 
from ancient Chinese to ones about 
watermelons!Ó said Eddy. 


Gary Price, Headteacher 

www.horsley.gloucs.sch.uk 

Apple Blossoms, picnics and more in Horsley 


We will be celebrating the formal 
handover of this orchard to the 
community. Come and join us on 

Bank Holiday Monday, 7th May, 12Ð 
3pm (following Saturday if wet). Bring 
& Share picnic with music provided by 
The Fruit Bowlers and activities for small 
children. Please bring food and drink to 

share, something to sit on and sensible 

shoes for longish grass. It all happens at 

Nupend Orchard, entry via Boscombe 
Lane, Horsley. All welcome. 


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FESTIVAL FESTIVAL 
Nailsworth Festival 19th Ð 27th May 


Festival activities across the town 

Nailsworth Festival starts on Saturday 
19th May with free entertainment, 

supported by a grant from Nailsworth 

Town Council. It commences at 10am, 
in Mortimer Gardens, with entertainment 

for all age groups including Punch 

& Judy, juggling, the Nailsworth 
Community Choir, gypsy jazz and 
vintage music from the 40Õs, together 

with buskers in Market Street. 
A craft event for children will be 

held in the library, an exhibition on 

ÒEducation in NailsworthÓ in the 

Mortimer Room, a market and of course 

the annual duck race in the river besides 
Mortimer Gardens. Later in the day 
Simon Bell will give an organ recital in 

St GeorgeÕs Church and in the evening 
the Temperance Seven will appear at 
Nailsworth Town Hall. 

A programme of activities continues 


throughout the week. On the sporting 
front, there is a Footie Fest for 8-16 year 
olds and Riding the Bounds for horse 
riders, an exhibition by John Furnival at 
Ruskin Mill, a quilt show at the Arkell 
Centre and much more. A programme 
of entertainment includes The Tippett 
Quartet, an evening with Sir Richard 
Eyre and Latina Festivale. 

For full details of what is on, go to the 
Festival website www.nailsworthfestival. 
org.uk or pick up a brochure in the town. 
The website also sells tickets for events 
where these are required. Tickets can 
also be bought in person, using cash or 
cheque only, from the Town Information 
Centre, Old Market, Nailsworth. 


The Great Nailsworth Duck Race with a Royal Theme! 


On Festival Saturday (19 May) St. 
DominicÕs School will again put on this 
wonderful event in the middle at the 
Mortimer Gardens. 

The school is excited to be getting into 

red, white and blue for Royal Wedding 

spirit this year and cannot wait to have 
some fun! All the races this year will be 
uniquely for the children with childrenÕs 
prizes - leading up to our Great Royal 
Duck Race with family prizes at 
11:30am. Local businesses are invited to 

sponsor the Royal Race in exchange for 
their name on all our publicity! Races 
are from 9.30 am to 11.40 am. 

For further information email: 

stdomspta@st-dominics.gloucs.sch. 
uk or call/text 07525 268533. All race 
proceeds will go towards wedding 
day community fun and some will go 
towards kicking off this yearÕs fundraiser 

- our very own Forest School. 


www.st-dominics.gloucs.sch.uk 


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WHATÕS ON MAY WHATÕS ON MAY 
To request an event listing please email whatson@nailsworthnews.org.uk. 
NE W THIS MONTH Please submit June 2018 events by 15th May 

Saturday 5 May & Sunday 6 May. aMberley 

Cow Hunt, Find the ÒMoo CowsÓ around 

the village. Refreshments available. To 

join the ÒHuntÓ buy a map, £2 Adults and 

£1 children. For info visit Facebook page 

www.facebook.com/Amberley Cow Hunt 

Saturday, 5tH May from 7.30pm nailSwortH 

SoCial Club live MuSiC nortHern Soul / 

Motown with Gloucester Generation Events 

Monday 7tH May 12-3pm, apple bloSSoM 

piCniC, Community Orchard, Horsley. Bring 

food to share. Live music, games for children. 

Boscombe Lane, Nupend, Horsley. Details; 

01453 834901/833699. 

5tH - 7tH May Open 12 Noon Daily 

nailSwortH SoCial Club, Great Beer in Great 

Company - Big Screen TV. Family Friendly 

wedneSday 9tH May, 7.30pm (doors open 

7.15pm). Arkell Centre. ÔtHe FabulouS Mr 

FabergeÕ a talk by Ann Rippin showing how 

Faberge eggs are a brilliant source of inspiration. 

Organised by Five Valleys Quilt Group. Non 

members welcome - tickets on the door £5. 

Info: 07850 943696 or fivevq@gmail.com 

Saturday 19 May royal wedding duCk r aCe 

-Mortimer Gardens from 9.30am. Sponsor a 
duck to win prizes! Children and adult prizes to 
win. Proceeds to St DominicÕs Primary School 
raising funds for the outdoor learning Forest School. 

Saturday 26tH and Sunday 27tH May 10am 

to 4.30pm. Arkell Centre. Ôa Quilt SHow witH 

MuSiCal interludeSÕ Five Valleys Quilt Group 

show supporting Allsorts Charity. . Entry £2 on 

the door. Info Debbie Lucas 07850 943696 

26tH - 28tH May Spring bank Holiday 

weekend, Open 12 Noon Daily Nailsworth 

Social Club. Great Beer in Great Company -

Big Screen TV. Family FriendlyÓ 

R EGUL AR E V ENT S 

Arts & Crafts 

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 
gener al Cr aFtS CirCle, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, 
Mother Goose 
knitting CirCle, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6-8pm, 

Mother Goose 

knitting group, Thursdays 10am-12pm, 

Mother Goose 

Stained gl aSS & 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 r ainbowS (5-7 yrs) & 1St 
nailSwortH Senior SeCtion (14-25 yrs) on 

Tuesdays. www.girlguidingnailsworth.wordpress. 
com 

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. 
CoMMunit y 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 

pHoenix pl ayMateS 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 pl ayMateS nurSery and pre-SCHool 

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

pl ayCirCle 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 

pl ayCirCle drop in pl aySpaCe SeSSionS 

Wednesday 9.30-11.45 Town Hall 

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 
CHriSt CHurCH 10.30am every Sunday 
priory CHurCH 11am & 5pm every Sunday 
Quaker Meeting HouSe 10.30am every Sunday 

Community 

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

834714 

arCHive oFFiCe open Mondays and Fridays 10am12pm, 
Town Hall 
bingo, Saturdays from 8pm, Shortwood Social 

Club 

bingo, Nailsworth Social Club. Every Sunday 

6.15pm. 

CHildrenÕS drop in SeSSionS, Nailsworth 
Library, Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Mondays 
11.30am - 12.00 noon (term time only) 
CHildrenÕS drop in SeSSionS, Nailsworth 
Library, Story Time (2 - 5 years), Wednesdays 

10.30 -11.00 am (term time only) 
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 

libr ary Club For older people, Nailsworth 
Library, 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am12pm, 
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 

Me Support group, 1st Monday of the month, 
11am, Egypt Mill. Info: Richard 07814 223567 
Monday Club day Centre at Concord, 10am2.45pm, 
£4.50 to include morning coffee, lunch, 

afternoon tea. Info: Mary Blunt 833703 

MotHerS togetHer, Thursday mornings, 1011.30am, 
weekly term time, Quaker Meeting 
House, upstairs. A group for mothers of young 

children to get support and form friendships. £6 

per session, please email to book in advance. 

Info: Eva 07981 623981 eva@evakaria.com 

nailSwortH CoMMunity workSHop, 
Tuesdays 1.30-4pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: 

Info Pam 07971 737626 

nailSwortH deatH CaFŽ, We meet at the 

Canteen from 7:30-9:30 on the last Wednesday 
of alternate months. All welcome and we can be 
contacted by email jane.e.diamond@hotmail.com 
or call 07989 931913. 

nailSwortH probuS Club, every 2nd 
and 4th Wednesday 10am, Mortimer Room. 

Info: Peter Boxall 832880 

nailSwortH CoMr adeS Club Quiz nigHt, 
1st Saturday of the month 8-8.30pm start, 

Comrades Club. Info: 832646 
nailSwortH CoMr adeS Club , bingo -

Fortnightly on Fridays, 9th and 23rd February , 
8-8.30pm start, Comrades Club. Info: 832646 

nailSwortH SoCial Club. Every Tuesday 

Evening 7pm , Shortwood Bingo 

nailSwortH SoCial Club. Every Thursday 

Evening 8pm -TimÕs Quiz Night 

nailSwortH SoCial Club. Every Sunday 

Evening 6.30pm -FreebÕs Jackpot Bingo 
nailSwortH SoCial Club, Every Saturday Night 

from 7.30pm -Disco Music and or Live Music 

rotary Club, every other Thursday 7pm, Egypt 

Mill. New members welcome to help in our local 
community and have fun. Info: 07490 220773 

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WHATÕS ON MAY WHATÕS ON MAY 
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. 
town CounCil Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the 
month, 7pm, Town Hall 

Dance 

danCe Cl aSSeS, Wednesdays 7.45pm 
(intermediate collegiate shag) and 9pm 
(intermediate lindy hop), Comrades Club. Info: 

Nicky 07728 600056 

Hip Hop and CHeerleading Cl aSS (11+ 
yrs), Saturdays 10.45am, FGR Dance Studio. 

Info: alisonholding@hotmail.co.uk 

Jive Cl aSSeS, Thursdays 7.30pm (beginners) 
and 8.30pm (intermediate), Comrades Club. 

Info: Nicky 07728 600056 

latin aMeriCan danCe Cl aSS For 
l adieS, 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 and 12.15pm, Sawyer Hall and Thursday 

9.00am at Littleworth Hall. 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 

pil ateS (FuSion) Tuesdays 6.30pm Sub rooms, 

Wednesdays 12.15 Sawyer Hall. Info: Stuart 
07986 003602 www.pulse4life.co.uk 

pil ateS, Thursdays 6.30pm & 8pm, Mortimer 

Room. Info: Bea 07717 472129 

SliMMing world nailSwortH evening 
group, Every Monday 5.30 and 7.30pm, Arkell 

Centre. Info: Lesley 07962 181596 

SliMMing world nailSwortH group, 
Thursdays 9.30am and 11am, Arkell Centre. 

Info: Sabrina 07956 653457 

taiJi wuxigong (CHi gong), Thursdays 9.30am, 

Christ Church Hall. Info: Poh-Eng San 297847. 

walking FroM tHe CoMr adeS 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 7.00-8.30pm, Christ 

Church Hall. Info: Brendan 834304 

Film, Music and Theatre 

nail SwortH 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 during School Term times,The Friends 
Meeting House. All welcome, no experience 

necessary. Info: Penelope 07918 126585 
nailSwortH dr aMatiC SoCiet y - Rehearsals 
Tuesdays and Thursdays when production is 
being prepared. Youth Section in operation: 
Info aj.usher@hotmail.com 

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

Food, Drink, Fetes & Markets 

nailSwortH Friday (formerly ÒCountry 
MarketÓ) Market, Fridays 8.45-11am, 

Mortimer Room. 

Fairtr ade 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 pil ateS, 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 pil ateS 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 

nailSwortH MillS bowling Club. Every Friday 

evening 6.15 -8.45pm. Taster sessions. Coaching 

given - bring flat shoes. Info: John 833966 / 

julia.stannard1@sky.com 

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. Info: contact details at 
www.cotswoldallrunners.club 

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 

niFt y FiFtieS, Thursdays 9.30am, Forest Green 

Rovers studio - easy aerobic work out and Pilates 
mat work. Info: Meg 07970 434316 
n SoC r aMbing 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 (8.309.30pm 
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 Cl aSS (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 (home) 

05 May Fgr v griMSby 3pm 

Talks & Groups 

Nailsworth W.I. Monday 14 May, 7.30pm, Parish 

Room. publiC aFFairS debate to be followed by 
a talk from Katie Jarvis. Info Rosemary Davis 
833966 

Nailsworth Society, Wednesday 7th May, artS 
Cr aFtS & MuSiC group, Bank Holiday - no 
meeting (but see 9th May) 
Nailsworth Society, Wednesday 9th May, artS 
Cr aFtS & MuSiC group, Visit to the Mechanical 
Music Museum, Northleach. Car sharing, Info 

Jane Bodkin 01453 835554 

Nailsworth Society, Monday 14 May, 7.30pm, 

loCal HiStory reSearCH group, Gentlemen 
Clothiers - Jennifer Tann . Info Paul Butler 
01453 836331 

Nailsworth Society, Monday 21 May 7.30pm, 
SuMMer ContainerS - Jon Mason of Highfield 

Nursery. Info Kath Nielsen 01453 834046 

Nailsworth Society, Thurs 24 May, 9.30am, 
r aMbling group, Ramble. Info Angela 

Middleditch 01453 832911 

Nailsworth Society, Monday 28 May, 7.30pm, 
loCal StudieS group, Bank Holiday - no 

meeting. Info Dave Partington 01453 832034 

Nailsworth Society, Thursday 31 May, tHeatre 
goerS group. ÒHairsprayÓ at the Everyman, 

Cheltenham. Info: Gordon Wyles 01453 833841 

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 

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SPORT & YOUTH SPORT & YOUTH 
Got Balls? Why not come and hit some! 



After last monthÕs Albert Mann Cup win, Nailsworth Phoenix 
Table Tennis Club is looking for new players for next season to 

follow in the steps of Sam McIvor, Jon Ramsbotham and others. 

We have teams in all four divisions of the Stroud League at all 

skill levels and if you havenÕt played before, now is your chance 

to learn. 
Experienced players are always welcome but if you are a bit 

rusty or havenÕt played much, there are always senior players on 

hand to instruct and guide. Table tennis is a fast and energetic 

game, good for both physical and mental health. We try to 
encourage people to play in the league, but it is not obligatory! 
So, if you are more for friendly and mere social play, thatÕs 

no problem. 

Beginning with Friday evenings in May we will be holding 
junior coaching sessions with a qualified level 3 coach -Ages 
between 9 - 18 (if thatÕs not you but interested, get in touch). The 
intention is to have a girlÕs session between 7 and 8, and boys 8 till 

9. Places will be limited and booked in advance so please get in 
touch as soon as you can.Anyone is welcome on Tuesday evenings 
starting at 7.00pm and Saturday mornings starting at 9.30am. If 
it is your first time and a non-league player, your first session is 
Free.For more information contact Andy Hammond 07777 642378 

/ www.nailsworthphoenix.co.uk or visit our Nailsworth Phoenix 

Facebook page. 


Make yourself youthful! 


Calling all Young People aged 13-19 -
do you want to be involved in making a 
difference with and for young people in 

your community? If so, by joining your 

local youth forum group you will: 
Have lots of fun and learn new skills 

such as Leadership, Team Work and 

Social Skills 
Meet new people and make new 
friends and attend training and youth 
voice events designed to help you in 
your role 
Attend group meetings every 2 weeks 
Design projects and events and have 

a voice in local decisions that affect 
young people 
Be taken seriously and help to change 
how your community sees young 
people 

Jemma Grieve and Rachael Hill, 
SDCÕs new Youth Work staff, are 

currently recruiting new young people 
for Nailsworth and Minchinhampton 

Youth Forum.Young people who join 

their local youth forum may also have 
an opportunity to represent the group on 

Stroud District Youth Council (SDYC). 

Recognised as the active voice for young 

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people across the Stroud district, SDYC 

works alongside adults from a range of 

small and large organisations on projects, 
campaigns and issues that will influence 
changes both locally and nationally, to 

improve the lives of young people in 
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information or to talk about joining, 

please contact Jemma or Rachael via Tel: 
01453 754504 / Text: ÔIÕm InterestedÕ 
plus your name and postcode to 
07896 690140 


www.stroudyouthvoice.co.uk 

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SPORT & YOUTH SPORT & YOUTH 
Shortwood United - A statement from the Club 


ÒRegretfully it has become necessary 

for Shortwood United Football Club 

to relinquish their registration in the 
Southern League at the end of season 
2017/2018. 

This has been a difficult decision taken 
in the most difficult of circumstances but 
constant financial demands to improve 
facilities have recently been further 
compounded by loss of a major sponsor 
from the end of this season. This will 
leave the Club in a vulnerable financial 
position should we attempt to continue 
competing at Southern League level. 
In light of this SU FCÕs Committee 
consider it prudent to seek football at a 
lower and more localized level where 

operating costs and demands for facility 
improvements will be moderated. We are 
unaware which league we will be playing 

in next season, and await the FAÕs advice 
on this, but we hope to compete at a 

level equivalent to that of the Hellenic 
or Western League. Shortwood United 
will not run a second team for the season 
2018/2019 but use the time to properly 
organise a development youth squad in 
readiness for the following season.Ó 

The team has had a long and difficult 
year, but much has been learnt along the 
way. In recent matches there have hardly 
been eleven players available, but a team 
has gone out to battle and done their bit! 
SaturdayÕs victory v Larkhall was just 

one example of where fighting with the 

bare bones showed the tenacity of the 
team. The Club will survive and be as 
successful as ever and if the present crop 

of players can remain, to be the bedrock 
of a new team for next season, then all 

will be well. There are few better places 
to watch football than Meadowbank! 


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Miles Morgan TravelTHE HOME OF 
Miles Morgan Travel are proud to be known as ÔThe Home of River CruiseÕ. 
We work with the biggest selection of river cruise companies, along with 
expertly trained river cruise specialists in every shop we are able to offer 
advice and first hand knowledge to help you choose the right itinerary 
and style of ship for you. 
Experts in Selling & Letting Property 
T: 01453 833366 
E: nailsworth@parkersproperties.co.uk 
www.parkersproperties.co.uk 
Parent and Community Support Ser vice 
Nailsworth ChildrenÕs Centre, part of 
Hill Valley and Vale ChildrenÕs centre, 
was handed back to the community 
following its loss of tender to BarnardoÕs 
in the 2017 restructure. Town Council 
looked at continuing provision of support 
for families with pre-school children 
in Nailsworth and working with Home 
Start, local groups and councillors, a 
report was submitted to the Town Council 
with cost implications and suggestions 
for implementation. 
The first challenge was to identify 
and address shortfalls in provision and 
choose, from several locations, where 
childrenÕs activities should take place. 
The working group felt provision was 
needed at the top of Forest Green and 
that Home Start should be lead 
provider of twice weekly Stay 
and Play sessions and additional 
parenting sessions and Forest Green 
Family Fun was conceived. Home-
Start has operated in Nailsworth and 
Forest Green since 2001 and over 
time has developed knowledge and 
understanding of community needs. 
The Family Fun sessions, which 
included a clothes/toy swap have 
been well attended and below are a 
few comments from users: 
ÒI like the welcoming feeling when 
you join the group.Ó ÒI like the lovely 
staff and the healthy snacks.Ó 
Phone lines open until 10pm 

01453 836186 

The Old Stamp Office, 

www.milesmorgantravel.co.uk George Street GL6 0AG 


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SPORT 
Being an FGR Ambassador for the 
past three seasons has been a really fun 
opportunity for me. ItÕs made me try 
new things and experience different 
situations. I wouldnÕt necessarily be 
writing for the NN today if I wasnÕt an 
Ambassador. ItÕs really encouraged me 
to branch out and go for things that I 
wouldnÕt normally have done. 
In the 2016/2017 season I was made 
Ambassador of the Year, a real honour 
for me and it meant so much. When 
you put your mind to do something and 
work hard to achieve it you realise that 
you can do a lot more than you think. 
Helping out the club and promoting 
it is the main purpose of being an 
Ambassador and this season we were 
given a list of things to do which if 
accomplished would earn a badge. 
Being an Ambassador doesnÕt mean you 
have to stick to one way of promoting 
the club; the sheet that we were given 
allows you to experiment with different 
processes, ideas, outcomes. For example, 
last season I focused on my writing/ 
reporting, mainly as a way of keeping 
an FGR notice board up to date. But this 
season IÕve carried on with my reporting 
and managed to be a part of the cookery 
evening. IÕve helped out with selling 
programmes, handed out some awards as 
well as the vouchers and doing all of this 
has helped me to grow into the person 
I am today. ItÕs given me a new found 
confi dence. 
Sadly, this will be my last season as 
an Ambassador as I am moving on to 
focus on my GCSEÕs next year. I will 
greatly miss doing the ÔjobÕ as itÕs been 
such a huge part of my life. Thank you 
to Phil who began the scheme. It has 
truly changed my perspective on what 
itÕs possible to achieve. I canÕt put it into 
words how great this opportunity was 
for me and for many other children who 
are Ambassadors. What I would say is, 
if you ever get an opportunity to be an 
Ambassador, take it! You never know 
where it could take you.It also means 
that this will be my last report for the 
NN. Thank you for this opportunity to 
write for you, IÕve enjoyed every minute. 
Come on you Rovers! 
ElsieÕs Inside View! 
Elsie Swaps FGR for GCSEÕs! 
For two years Elsie has been a Sports Ambassador for FGR and as such she has written articles for the Nailsworth News. 
The following article will be her last, as for all the young people who have written for us, life moves on and she must now 
concentrate on her exams. We, at the NN, would like to thank Elsie for her hard work and for sharing with our readers, her 
unique perspective on our local football club. The Sports Ambassador scheme run by Phil Butterworth, Vice Chair of FGR, 
is excellent and we hope that another young person will be encouraged to write for us in the near future.