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April 2014 www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk

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PEOPLE PROFILE

Anne Polet Greenleaves

Aromatherapy!

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Email: [email protected]

The

PAVILION

Indian Restaurant &

TAKEAWAY Fine Indian Cuisine

For bookings & more

information call

01453 /886510 01453/889587

London Road Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2TL www.pavilionbrimscombe.co.uk

[email protected]

Takeaway available Waiting area and bar Modern, Spacious and Light Large car park Parties welcome

The Pavilion Special Night! Every Wednesday 5 course meal-£12.95 per head (Booking advisable)

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The

PAVILION

Indian Restaurant &

TAKEAWAY Fine Indian Cuisine

For bookings & more

information call

01453 /886510 01453/889587

London Road Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2TL www.pavilionbrimscombe.co.uk

[email protected]

Takeaway available Waiting area and bar Modern, Spacious and Light Large car park Parties welcome

The Pavilion Special Night! Every Wednesday 5 course meal-£12.95 per head (Booking advisable)

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This year will be the 10th anniversary of The Five Valleys Directory which set me think-ing about all things ephemeral (which we have proved we are not) but which seems to be more the norm lately. The so-called ’celeb’ culture being a typical example of this but nearer to home I do struggle when I see people/businesses proclaiming themselves to be ‘the best …….in Gloucestershire etc’ on their web-site when they are just starting up. The best by whose standards? I have every admiration for anyone who works hard and proves themselves to be the best or one of the best but until I have proof of it the ‘blurb’ is just meaningless. I think we have proved to be one of the best local advertising vehicles for all types of businesses in the Gloucestershire area and we have done that by hard work, reliability and consistency and BY RESULTS-something that no self-congratulating strapline can do! Good to get that out of my system!

Catherine

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editorCatherine Dixon

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Visit our showroom on the first floor, to discuss your plans with our friendly, experienced staff.They will assist in any way to create the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams.

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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Paul Spiller feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although

that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service Stroud and the surrounding valleys and

Paul is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family

of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Paul a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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It’s easy to be in the Five Valleys Directory and more importantly………………….. IT WORKS!

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With over 30 years experience, here are just some of the jobs that I can do to help you improve and maintain your home.

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THE SHARPENING SERVICE BISLEY

For a fast and reliable service Please contact Rupert Miles

01452 770788 or [email protected]

Kitchen knives, scissors, garden tools and most other blunt instruments!

Restoration of old shears a speciality

As Stroud Plumbing Limited, I have as a regular and longstanding advertiser in 'The Five

Valleys Directory" always been satisfied with the help that I have received, and more

importantly the response that I have gained from the magazine itself. I would have no

reservation recommending the magazine to other small businesses (as long as they are

not too similar to my own of course ) and feel sure that they would get a regular response

as have I. The 'Five Valleys Directory' is currently one of my preferred advertising tools.

With Thanks Andrew Barnard, Stroud Plumbing

Thank you for putting together my advert each month as it is now my prime source of

work. So keep up the good work! Denis Morris Handyman.

Thinking of advertising with us?Read what our customers say…………..

To find out more please log onto our website www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.ukOr call or email us on 01452 741508/[email protected]

PAYING TOO MUCH FOR LOCAL ADVERTISING?

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The 5 Valleys has been my chief source of new business for over 5 years now. Like many other therapists I indulged in an expensive website with high hopes of an excellent return....yet my clients inform me that is rarely their first port of call. I’ve also splashed out on more glossy publications but somehow they don’t attract the local community in the same numbers as 5 Valleys. It appears this small, attractive, yet very unpretentious directory is always on hand when someone needs help.

As for Catherine she chooses to operate as an editor, primarily as a friend. Oh, she knows her stuff and she is a true professional, but so are many others. No the difference is she understands how small businesses work and the absence of staff to delegate to. Catherine would never make demands, reasonable or not. Neither would she get uppity, or take you for a ride. What she offers she sticks to and her word is her bond and well...what else is there to say, really? Ruth Coxall, Hypnotherapist


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Set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Painswick. Until now a hidden gem in the Stroud Valleys.

Excellent WEDDING, CONCERT OR THEATRE VENUE in the Beacon Hall with ample space for

flexibility to design the event to suit yourself at competitive pricing.

We also have additional rooms available for your • Private Party • Birthday Party • Anniversary

•Work Event • Reunion • Skittle Alley

Visit our website at www.thepainswickcentre.com or contact our manager

Jennie on 01452 814567 [email protected]

Why not give bowls a try Friday 2nd May

Cotswold Bowls Club is having it’s first open evening starting at 1800.Bowls and shoes will be provided.

We have 6 outdoor and 6 indoor Rinks, so bowling takes place all year round, with both friendly mixed matches against the other clubs in the

area and men’s and women’s league matches.Tuition will be given by club members on the night.

The club is situated on Golden Jubilee Way, Dudbridge, Stroud.( across from Sainsburys )

So why not come along and give it a try.Further open nights will be arranged. For more info contact:

e-mail [email protected] or Mob 07831648909

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The live-incare agency

that understandsthe importance

of home

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Our live-in care agency, based inGloucestershire, specialises in live-incarers for elderly people who canno longer manage alone but wishto stay in their own home.

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AGE Concern Acorn Day Centre

We are a very friendly centre providing care and support for the

elderly.

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. Transport can be arranged

We play games, do keep fit and often have entertainment.

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Union Street Stroud

GL5 2HE

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Church Road, Cainscross

Stroud, GL5 4JE

01453 752699

www.cotswoldcarehome.co.uk

A family run home providing nursing, residential and dementia care for up to 48 residents. Please call to arrange a viewing

Moving into a nursing home is a hard choice to make and getting the right level of care, whilst retaining independence, is paramount. Once you’ve seen our ‘home from home’ approach and enjoyed the views over the beautiful valley of Painswick, we believe your choice will become easier.

Companionship when you want it, care when you need it...

Resthaven Nursing Home Pitchcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6LS Tel. 01452 812682 www.resthavenpitchcombe.co.ukResthaven Nursing Home Limited is a Limited Company registered in England & Wales (No. 805664) and a Registered Charity (No. 235354)

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Irene's hair studio

Full/part time stylist required to rent a chair in a Stroud based salon

Very reasonable rate For more information call max on

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Where were you born and brought up?

I was born and brought up in Newport, South Wales.

What did you do after leaving school? After I left school I trained to be a registered nurse in Bristol. I have since worked in a variety of specialised areas including diabetes, kid-ney disease, research and as a prison nurse. I now have over 30 years experience as a nurse.

How did you become interested in Aromatherapy? It was my career path as a nurse that led me to do my training in massage/anatomy and physiology at Bristol Cancer Help Centre. Very early on in my career I became interested in other treatments that can be used alongside modern medicine and provide help. I gained my ITEC diploma in Swedish Massage in 1988.

I then started adding some essential plant oils to the base oils I used for massage, loving the extra benefit of the fragrance. I knew there was much to learn and wanted to do further training to learn about the essential oils. My training in aromatherapy was at the Leaves School of Aromatherapy which was affiliated with Shirley Prices School, one of the founders of Aromatherapy in the UK. I gained my IFA Clinical Diploma in Aromatherapy in 1991. I am a fully insured member of the International Federation of Aromatherapy required to undertake yearly professional development. I also have a Bsc in psychology and health science which came about from my time as a prison nurse working with addiction and mental health issues.

People Profile

Anne Polet

Greenleaves Aromatherapy

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Where were you born and brought up?

I was born and brought up in Newport, South Wales.

What did you do after leaving school? After I left school I trained to be a registered nurse in Bristol. I have since worked in a variety of specialised areas including diabetes, kid-ney disease, research and as a prison nurse. I now have over 30 years experience as a nurse.

How did you become interested in Aromatherapy? It was my career path as a nurse that led me to do my training in massage/anatomy and physiology at Bristol Cancer Help Centre. Very early on in my career I became interested in other treatments that can be used alongside modern medicine and provide help. I gained my ITEC diploma in Swedish Massage in 1988.

I then started adding some essential plant oils to the base oils I used for massage, loving the extra benefit of the fragrance. I knew there was much to learn and wanted to do further training to learn about the essential oils. My training in aromatherapy was at the Leaves School of Aromatherapy which was affiliated with Shirley Prices School, one of the founders of Aromatherapy in the UK. I gained my IFA Clinical Diploma in Aromatherapy in 1991. I am a fully insured member of the International Federation of Aromatherapy required to undertake yearly professional development. I also have a Bsc in psychology and health science which came about from my time as a prison nurse working with addiction and mental health issues.

People Profile

Anne Polet


What of your home life? I currently live in Painswick with my 21 year old cat and 2 year old Cocker Spaniel Sasha who I’m hoping to breed a litter from this year. Any interests or hobbies? Having a dog I love walking in the Cotswolds, it’s such a fabu-lous place and I never tire of it. I also love yoga and attend classes in Painswick.

Another big passion is 19th and 20th century decorative ceram-ics and glass and I also run an antiques business called Crazy Cat Antiques named after Wilma, my cat. I love mooching about at flea and antique fairs when I’m not working there my-self.

Any plans for the future? I currently produce a range of dog aromatherapy products using natural ingredients and essential oils. These are great for the dogs coat and general well being and include shampoos, coat conditioner, coat conditioner/sprays, healing balms for cuts and scrapes, and a massage oil for arthritis/minor sprains. Most dogs love aromatherapy and having their paws massaged. I currently sell my Aromadog products at Painswick and other local markets in the area. I am hoping to get them out to dog groomers and some pet shops by the end of the year.

I also enjoy making my own natural cosmetics/skin products from scratch, as I have sensitive skin and like to know whats going into what I use on my face/body and hair. I use essential plant oils and other natural ingredients to make cleansers, moisturisers, shower exfoliating salts, eye gels, lip balms, soaps and roll on perfumes for myself and for friends as gifts. I am hoping by the end of the year to find a venue and people inter-ested in making their own cosmetics/skin products, and run some small workshops.

Most of all I would like to hopefully keep doing what I enjoy, which I’m lucky enough to be doing at the moment

For further details please see Anne’s Advert on page 25

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In need of a bit of cheering up? Choose chocolate!

Spring is here and with it Easter. Who doesn't love gi-gantic chocolate eggs? We love giving them to friends and even more receiving... and consuming. No wonder, because it simply makes us happy. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, which raises the level of endorphins and serotonin, which pro-motes humour.

The question remains, will you be happy afterwards, trying to fit into your sum-mer clothes? Perhaps not and that’s why we suggest, don't eat it- apply it.

The effects of chocolate were recently rediscovered and are now being used in cosmetics in the form of a mixture of cocoa powder and cocoa butter, fat, spices and milk. It has some of the same positive effect on our body as if you were eat-ing it.

Chocolate treatments moisturise, firm and smooth the skin. They also slow the ageing process, cocoa beans are rich in flavonoids, which protect the skin from free radicals damaging the body. Chocolate cosmetics also have anti-cellulite and slimming qualities, cocoa beans contain vitamins A, B, E, PP, and theobromine, carbohydrates, protein, fibre, flavonoids, alkaloids (stimulating the kidney), and trace elements such as; Magnesium, which acts as anti-stress and toning and is necessary for proper skin regeneration. One bar of chocolate provides 20% of the daily demand of magnesi-um.

Iron, which is a necessary ingredient for the production of red blood cells and is responsible for nice skin colour. Iron enables the absorption of vitamins from the B group.

Zinc, which is responsible for the improved condition of our skin enables the cre-ation of elastin and collagen fibres, which are responsible for smooth and supple skin. Zinc also accelerates regeneration, helping neutralise free radicals and is involved in the processes of synthesis and fat burning.

Potassium, which regulates the water balance and helps maintain proper skin hydration.

Calcium, soothes skin irritations and is anti-allergic. It also compliments miner-als in the skin cells.

Chocolate treatments are exclusive body treatments acting on all the senses. They accelerate the burning of fat and improve skin firmness and elasticity. Therefore, we recommend a series of body firming chocolate treatments for people who want chocolate without the calories.

Easter Bunny brings Chocolate ideas!

Vanilla Moon offer some chocolate treatments- go on indulge! www.vanillamoon.biz


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Anne Polet, Clinical Aromatherapist IFA, ITEC, RGN, BSc

Free Initial Consultation See my Website or phone for current

discounts and offers! Aromatherapy massage treatments

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How Eggstraordinary!

Although the Easter weekend is the principal religious feast of the Christian year, most of its traditions have no basis in Christianity at all. In fact, the Jewish festival of Passover is closely linked to Easter by dates and symbolism. Passover, also known as Pesach, was celebrated long before the birth of Jesus. Before Easter was used as a name for this holiday, early Christians celebrated ‘Pascha’, a word derived from Pesach.

The word ‘Easter’ comes from an Anglo-Saxon fertility goddess called Eostre, who was associated with spring and new beginnings. Both Easter and Passover centre around re-birth, and bond neatly with the Anglo-Saxon festival of ‘Eostre-monath’ – Eostre’s month.

Hot cross buns, traditionally eaten on Good Friday, are linked to Passover. Originally they were unleavened bread, an important Passover food. Nowadays, they are more palatably leavened and marked with a cross to serve as a reminder of the crucifixion.

But where does the tradition of eating chocolate eggs come from? In the times of Eostre, eggs were given as gifts to celebrate the end of winter and as a symbol of new life. And need I mention the fertility characteristic of an egg? A traditional dish at a Passover meal is Beitzah, a hardboiled egg to represent life. All this evolved into Christians decorating the shells with colourful

patterns, and then moved onto our familiar, delicious chocolate Easter eggs.

Well, that’s the eggs worked out. But an Easter Bunny? A rabbit that lays eggs! Not to mention the need for these eggs to be hunted for and rolled down a hill. Well, the origin of the rabbit isn’t too hard to decipher. We go back to the goddess Eostre again. Her sacred animal was the hare. Rabbits are similar to hares and rather more common. Therefore the

two creatures became interchangeable. And of course rabbits are well-known for their prolificacy… so I’m afraid we’re back to fertility symbolism again.

The Easter Bunny and egg hunts seem to have started in Germany in the 16th century. Children made nests in the garden and, if they were good, the Easter Bunny would leave them coloured hard-boiled eggs to find the next morning. This tradition travelled to America with early German settlers and, like many old traditions, has now returned to Britain substituting chocolate eggs and a more interesting egg hunt.

Egg rolling on Easter Monday is a strange old custom, that is said to represent the rolling away of the stone blocking Jesus’ tomb. Also known as Pace-Egging, derived from the word Pesach, it has been fun for centuries, but nobody is sure why.

Perhaps it originated as a way of getting everyone out of the house for some much-needed exercise after a long weekend of feasting?

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Join us at our Open Evening and find out about South Gloucestershire & Stroud College’s wide range of study programmes, including those starting September 2014.

The Open Evenings includes the opportunity to:

- Speak with course specialists- Meet with current learners studying at SGS College and discuss how they are finding their time at the College- Partake is a campus tour, plus much more.


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Open EveningWed 18th June5pm-8pm

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Join us at our Open Evening and find out about South Gloucestershire & Stroud College’s wide range of study programmes, including those starting September 2014.

The Open Evenings includes the opportunity to:

- Speak with course specialists- Meet with current learners studying at SGS College and discuss how they are finding their time at the College- Partake is a campus tour, plus much more.

Easy Easter Cup Cakes

Ingredients For the cakes 150 g butter, softened 150 g sugar 3 eggs, beaten 150 g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp milk

For the icing 75 g butter, at room temperature 150 g icing sugar 1 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract a selection of pretty food colourings.

To decorate A selection of - Sweets - mini eggs look particularly nice Sugar flowers Sprinkles

Method For the cakes

Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C fan/ gas 4.

Cream together the butter and sugar until light, fluffy and pale. Gradually beat in the egg, adding a little flour if the mixture looks like it might curdle.

Beat in the vanilla extract and milk.

Place 12 paper cupcake cases into a

cake tin and divide the mixture between them.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

For the icing In a mixing bowl beat the butter with a wooden spoon or in a mixer until smooth, then sift in the icing sugar, beating regularly.

Add the vanilla extract and milk and beat for five minutes. The frosting should be really light and fluffy.

Mix your chosen food colouring colours into the icing to give an even colour. You can use one colour or split the icing and use several.

When the cupcakes are totally cool, spoon or pipe the icing on top. Finish with your chosen decorations..

Simple to make and children love them. Why not let them join in with the decorating?

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Easy Easter Cup Cakes

Ingredients For the cakes 150 g butter, softened 150 g sugar 3 eggs, beaten 150 g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp milk

For the icing 75 g butter, at room temperature 150 g icing sugar 1 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract a selection of pretty food colourings.

To decorate A selection of - Sweets - mini eggs look particularly nice Sugar flowers Sprinkles

Method For the cakes

Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C fan/ gas 4.

Cream together the butter and sugar until light, fluffy and pale. Gradually beat in the egg, adding a little flour if the mixture looks like it might curdle.

Beat in the vanilla extract and milk.

Place 12 paper cupcake cases into a

cake tin and divide the mixture between them.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

For the icing In a mixing bowl beat the butter with a wooden spoon or in a mixer until smooth, then sift in the icing sugar, beating regularly.

Add the vanilla extract and milk and beat for five minutes. The frosting should be really light and fluffy.

Mix your chosen food colouring colours into the icing to give an even colour. You can use one colour or split the icing and use several.

When the cupcakes are totally cool, spoon or pipe the icing on top. Finish with your chosen decorations..

Simple to make and children love them. Why not let them join in with the decorating?

We all have stories to tell, the pity is that some go unnoticedand unprinted. We’ve been printing books for some time now.In the past few years we’ve done them on local history, novels, illustrated children’s books, guides, and family books that are perfect for recording close family stories. These have been as few as 20 copies.

With modern printing methods we can now print and produce just a few copies. These are ideal if you’d like to try your idea on the mainstream publishers, or just for those few exclusive people who you may like to write for.

Not only can we print your book, but we can advise you on the best way to prepare it for print, or we can do the whole of the design and artwork for you from scratch. We advise on the best binding methods for the books as well as suggestions for marketing, and we can even build you a simple website for it too.

Before we print we talk. So if you have a story to tell and you want to get it into print call me: Paul Davies, on 01452 300158 and lets make your book a reality.

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APRIL COMMUNITY NEWS

SAT 5TH - Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League hold an Open Day at Severn View Cattery from 1-4.30pm. Please support this worthy charity if you can.SAT 5TH - WEA Day School. Contact Tony Burton on 01453 832228 or more information from 0845 458 2758.SUN 6TH - 10.30am Family Worship with Holy Com-munion (Passiontide), followed at 6pm by Evening Worship at Christ Church, Nailsworth.SUN 6TH - Churchdown Book Fair takes place Church-down Community Centre, Parton Road from 10am -3pm. Admission 50p and home made refreshments available. 01452 546879.SUN 6TH - Wycliffe Choral Society Choir & Orchestra Concert starts 7.30pm at Wycliffe College, Stonehouse. Tick-ets £10/£2 available from Tourist Information 01453 760960.MON 7TH - Antiques & Collectables at St. Laurence Hall, The Shambles, Stroud from 8am -4pm with free admission.MON 7TH - Lent Group meet at 7.30pm in John Wesley Room, Randwick with all welcome. Also meeting Monday 14th.TUES 8TH - 7pm Holy Communion & Reflections for Lent at Church of the Holy Spirit, Paganhill, followed by coffee and fellowship with all welcome. Also meeting Tuesday 15th.TUES 8TH - Earth, Fire & Water workshop from 10am -4pm (ends Thurs 10th) at Ruskin Mill. 01453 837537 for details.TUES 8TH - Brimscombe & Thrupp WI meet at Brin-scombe & Thrupp Social Centre at 7.30pm. Details 01452 770143. WED 9TH Stroud Shambles WI meet at Congregational Church Rooms, Bedford Street from 10.30am -12.30pm. 01453 751686WED 9TH - 10am Holy Communion & Coffee, followed at 3pm by drop in for tea at St. Matthews Hall, Cainscross.WED 9TH - 10.30am Holy Communion and coffee for Mis-sions in the Church Hall, St. Laurence Church, The Shambles.FRI 11TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society hold celebration for ‘Forty Floral Years’ at Sibley Hall, Wycliffe College running from 9.30am for 10.30am. Tickets for £30 include coffee & two-course lunch. Morning speaker is Mary Keen and afternoon Demonstrator is National David Thomson. More information from 01453 762812.FRI 11TH - A talk by Avril Rodgers on ‘Travels in Namibia’ with photos and sketches for the Embroiderer’s Guild, Whit-minster Village Hall, Gloucester, starts 7.30pm. 01453 547378.FRI 11TH - Purple Dreams present ‘Love Games’ at Cots-wold Playhouse with tickets at £10 each. 0844 8700 887.SAT 12TH - Workshop with Sheila Knight on a ‘Taster in Gold Work’ -creating a butterfly, 10am -4pm. 01285 654055. Takes place Whitminster Village Hall, School Lane, Whitminster.MON 14TH - Nailsworth WI meet in the Parish Room with all welcome at 7.30pm and more information 01453 833966.TUES 15TH - Box Gardening Club meet in the Village Hall at 7.30 for 8pm and a talk by Dave Kaspar on ‘Traditional orchards in Gloucestershire’. Visitors welcome £3 each.WED 16TH - Stroud Gardening Club meet at Congrega-tional Church Rooms, Bedford Street starting at 7.30pm.THURS 17TH - Your Musical Memories Club starts 2.30pm at Stroud Subscription Rooms. Tickets £5 from 01453 760900.

THURS 17TH - Maundy Thursday Holy Communion starts 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Stroud.GOOD FRIDAY 18TH - Services and prayers include 9.45am Meditation at St. Alban’s, Parliament Street. 11.15am Walk of Witness meeting outside The Door at top of High Street, Stroud. 2 -3pm The Last Hour with Archdeacon Jackie at Holy Trinity, Stroud, followed at 6pm with a United Service at Church of God of Prophecy, Stroud - an evening of worship.SAT 19TH - An Easter Seasonal Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop with Cotswold Gardening School takes place from 10am - 12.30pm at Gossington. All materials provided at a cost of £35 each and details 01453 899018/www.cots-woldgardening.co.uk EASTER SUNDAY - 20th - 8am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, 10am Parish Communion, Holy Trinity & 10am Easter Sunday Service, followed by 6.30pm Evening Prayer at St. Alban’s Church, Parliament Street. Happy Easter Everyone.MON 21ST - NGS Gardens Open at Trench Hill, Sheep-scombe with more details from Celia Hargrave 01452 814306.MON 21ST - Alpine Plant Sale & Show for Cotswold & MalvernAGS Group takes place Maisemore Village Hall, Church Road, Maisemore from 12noon-4pm. Entry £3 -Refreshments.WED 23RD - ‘The Life of Joachim Raff ’ at Stroud Valleys Music Club starts 7.30pm at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Stonehouse.SAT 26TH - Farmers’ Market runs from 9am -1pm in Mortimer Gardens, Nailsworth for all your weekend require-ments.SAT 26TH - Stroud’s CPL hold Car Boot Sale at Bond’s Mill Trading Estate, Stonehouse from 11am -2pm. Please support.SAT 26TH - Openings of Weaving Shed at Gigg Mill, Nails-worth from 10am-12noon and 2-4pm for demonstrations of historic looms. £3 entry/allow 40 minutes for tour. Tel. 01453 766273.SAT 26TH/SUN 27TH - Dunkirk Mill Centre opens from 2-4pm for demonstrations of the finishing processes of the West of England cloth. See working machinery. £3/contact as above.SAT 26TH - ‘La Traviata’ at Cotswold Playhouse with tickets at £18/£16. More details www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk/tickets.SUN 4TH MAY - NGS Gardens Open at Eastcombe, Bus-sage & Brownshill. Visit www.ngs.org.uk for all listings.TUES 6TH - Cainscross WI meet at St. Matthew’s Church Hall for Resolutions & Mini Auction. Starts 7.30pm. All welcome.WED 7TH - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet at 7.30pm at Town Hall. New members/visitors welcome.FRI 9TH - Vintage & Collectors’ Fair takes place at Town Hall, Nailsworth with free entry from 10am/3pm. 07800951964.

Details may change, so please check before setting out!To list your events/activities for May, please contact Mary Jarrett on 01453 762812 as soon as possible.

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