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The Five Valleys Directoryincorporating Stroud community

July 2013 www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk

Tel: 01452 741508FREE

The Cotswold Gardening School...wants your

garden!

Taking Care of You

by Zoe Warner

David Maltby –Stroud Lighting

PEOPLE PROFILE

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Email: [email protected]

The Pavilion Indian Restaurant at Brimscombe is celebrating it’s 7th anniversary this year. Azadhir Rachman and his team would like to thank all of their loyal customers by throwing a party during the first week of August so if you would like further details please telephone the restaurant (details above).

The Pavilion has established itself as a first class restaurant serving excellent Indian Cuisine as well as offering a superb take-away menu which is currently offering a 10% discount. The light spacious restaurant is perfect for family get-togethers and parties.

The restaurant also has a large car-parking area so no worries about driving around trying to find a parking space! This really is some of the best Indian food around so if you haven’t tried it yet you really are missing out!

The Pavilion Celebrates it’s 7th Year!

The Pavilion Advert Here

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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)

10% off! Takeaways only

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The Pavilion Indian Restaurant at Brimscombe is celebrating it’s 7th anniversary this year. Azadhir Rachman and his team would like to thank all of their loyal customers by throwing a party during the first week of August so if you would like further details please telephone the restaurant (details above).

The Pavilion has established itself as a first class restaurant serving excellent Indian Cuisine as well as offering a superb take-away menu which is currently offering a 10% discount. The light spacious restaurant is perfect for family get-togethers and parties.

The restaurant also has a large car-parking area so no worries about driving around trying to find a parking space! This really is some of the best Indian food around so if you haven’t tried it yet you really are missing out!

The Pavilion Celebrates it’s 7th Year!

The Pavilion Advert Here

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Welcome to the July edition and an editor’s letter reduced to a few lines due to a shortage of space in this packed edi-tion! Our opinion page is taking a break this month but will be back for August. Our People Profile is David Maltby from the very local Stroud Lighting company and we also feature on a business a little further away, the lovely Cotswold Gar-dening School, where you can sign up for one of their brilliant courses! Happy reading! Catherine

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INTRIGUE of Stroud ... Touch & Feel !

A warm welcome to Intrigue of Stroud in Kendrick Street - the new face of

the twice popped-up Bowl of Beauty.

Caroline Ractliffe, is hugely excited to be opening her new shop INTRIGUE in June and has elderflower bubbly to tempt you all to visit.

Caroline says “I feel strongly that, now more than ever, if our towns are to survive the creeping online shopping threat, the independent shops need to give a fun and interesting shopping experience to our customers. We need to make it worthwhile for shoppers to suffer the inconvenience of parking their car, or getting on a bus, and ensure that customers can ‘touch and feel’. These senses will be the high street saving grace - a service the internet will not be able to replicate I hope! Ladies please visit for real life retail therapy - alive and kicking!”

INTRIGUE has a Camden Stables Market ambience with colourful Gringo garments, sassy summer dresses, tempting Turkish journals, British leather belts and bags, a new collection from Thailand, and many great gifts and greeting cards.

INTRIGUE of Stroud … Touch & Feel !A warm welcome to Intrigueof Stroud in Kendrick Street -the new face of the twice popped-upBowl of Beauty.

Caroline Ractliffe, is hugely excited tobe opening her new shop INTRIGUE

in June and has elderflower bubbly to tempt you all to visit.

Caroline says “I feel strongly that, now more than ever, if ourtowns are to survive the creeping online shopping threat, theindependent shops need to give a fun and interesting shoppingexperience to our customers. We need to make it worthwhilefor shoppers to suffer the inconvenience of parking their car, orgetting on a bus, and ensure that customers can ‘touch and feel’.These senses will be the high street saving grace - a service theinternet will not be able to replicate I hope! Ladies please visitfor real life retail therapy - alive and kicking!”

INTRIGUE has a Camden Stables Market ambience withcolourful Gringo garments, sassy summer dresses, temptingTurkish journals, British leather belts and bags, a new collectionfrom Thailand, and many great gifts and greeting cards.

INTRIGUE of Stroud … Touch & Feel !A warm welcome to Intrigueof Stroud in Kendrick Street -the new face of the twice popped-upBowl of Beauty.

Caroline Ractliffe, is hugely excited tobe opening her new shop INTRIGUE

in June and has elderflower bubbly to tempt you all to visit.

Caroline says “I feel strongly that, now more than ever, if ourtowns are to survive the creeping online shopping threat, theindependent shops need to give a fun and interesting shoppingexperience to our customers. We need to make it worthwhilefor shoppers to suffer the inconvenience of parking their car, orgetting on a bus, and ensure that customers can ‘touch and feel’.These senses will be the high street saving grace - a service theinternet will not be able to replicate I hope! Ladies please visitfor real life retail therapy - alive and kicking!”

INTRIGUE has a Camden Stables Market ambience withcolourful Gringo garments, sassy summer dresses, temptingTurkish journals, British leather belts and bags, a new collectionfrom Thailand, and many great gifts and greeting cards.

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Specialists in airport transfers and long distance journeys.

Friendly, flexible and reliable licensed service available day or night for pre-booked journeys

All UK and European destinations. Central London a speciality.

Phil Bradley, Cornerstones, Stroud Road, Bisley.

Tel: 01452 770337 Mobile: 07802 154968

[email protected] www.cornerstoneschauffeurservice.co.uk

Proud to have served the Five Valleys for more than a decade

Cornerstones Chauffeur Service

Credit card facilities available


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We are situated on the Chalford Industrial Estate four miles out of Stroud on the A419 Stroud to Cirencester road. Coming from Stroud turn right at the crossroads just past Chalford Church and then turn left onto the estate.

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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Specialists in airport transfers and long distance journeys.

Friendly, flexible and reliable licensed service available day or night for pre-booked journeys

All UK and European destinations. Central London a speciality.

Phil Bradley, Cornerstones, Stroud Road, Bisley.

Tel: 01452 770337 Mobile: 07802 154968

[email protected] www.cornerstoneschauffeurservice.co.uk

Proud to have served the Five Valleys for more than a decade

Cornerstones Chauffeur Service

Credit card facilities available

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HANDYMAN

RELIABLE and FRIENDLY

PAINTING/GARDENING/ODD JOB SERVICE.

EXPERIENCED, TIDY AND THOROUGH WORKER

PLEASE CALL DENIS ON

07787 753565 or 01453 887878

Cotswold Tilers Ceramic, Stone & Wetfloor Shower Specialists

Ian Cowley 43 Orchard Road Ebley, Stroud Gloucestershire, GL5 4TZ

01453 824131 07977 198 330 [email protected]

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

Prices start for as little as £15 per month

For further details call Catherine on 01452 741508 Email: [email protected]

•Lawn Mowing / Gardening / Garden Clearance / Decking•Pressure Washing – Patios / Paths / Wheelie Bins / uPvc

•Painting & Decorating, Inside or Out*Man and Van Service/Removals

•Odd Jobs around your home•Kitchens & Bathrooms Installed

•uPVC Doors / Windows Installed / Repaired•uPVC Fascias / Soffits / Guttering Fitted•Door / Window Locks & Hinges Repaired

•Flat Pack Furniture Assembled / Repaired

HAND

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TO ADVERTISE IN THE SAVERPASSPORT PLEASE CALL DIANE ON 07814 669 534

PHONE-A-HANDYMAN

CALL BRIANTEL: 01453 450179 • MOB: 07800 572992

From a Dripping Tap to uPVC Windows & Doors We do it all - No job is too small

From Lawn Mowing to Gates, Fencing & DeckingWe'll keep your property tidy

10% OFF FIRST JOBNO CALL OUT CHARGE: FREE ESTIMATES

* Carpentry - doors, skirtings, architraves, fire surrounds fitted* Sheds - custom made or erected/bases layed


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A & LBuilding ServiceS &

ProPerty Maintenance

•All aspects covered• Fully insured

For A Free quotecAll todAy

07825 36774707879 49320701453 [email protected]

We can replace the panes, keeping your frames

Save £££’s when you replace only the glass

leaving you with a clear view again

B & H Windows and Repairs for all your window solutions

Call the experts for a free no obligation quotation: Freephone: 0800 0380083

Mobile: 07591 142052 Web: bhwindowsandrepairs.co.uk


HAVE YOU GOT MISTED WINDOW PANES?

Over 28 years experience

B & H Windows and Repairs For all your double glazing problems

Faulty Locks

Broken Hinges

Handles

Burglar Damage

Patio Wheels

Extra Security

All your double glazing problems solved

New windows and doors can also be quoted for

Very competitive prices

www.bhwindowsandrepairs.co.uk

Over 28 years experience

Call Jeremy 07811 216856 Freephone 0800 148 8275

Your local maintenance & repair specialist

Maintenance & Repair Specialists

Property Fix

Roofing

Fencing

Painting

Fascias

Brickwork

Plastering

Guttering

Patios

[email protected]

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We offer a competitively priced, professional and reliable window cleaning service, using the latest ‘pure water’ technology. All of our work is guaranteed and fully insured.

We wash the window & frame as standard −−−− every clean!

Affordable service to suit your requirements (Monthly/Bi monthly/Quarterly) Latest ‘Reach & Wash’ technology for quality results, every time System reaches where ladders can’t and maintains privacy at your home

Eco−−−−friendly; we don’t use detergents We clean all types of windows (old and new) on houses, bungalows, flats

and conservatories. Also UPVC cladding and Commercial properties. Payment via Cash/Cheque/BACS

Window & frame cleaning from just £8.00 per house

For a free no obligation quote, please contact:

Mobile: 07980 816786 Answerphone: 01453 887082

Email: enquiries@alpha−−−−services.co.uk

From Shelving to Kitchens

Fitted Wardrobes

Windows & Doors Supplied & Fitted

Shaun Moseley

01453 299223 07971 236285

[email protected]

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Weddings and Civil Partnerships

“The Personal Touch”Chauffeuring with added ingredients

Caring & Friendly • 30 years experience

Mercedes C Class

Free Quotations Competitive Prices

Professional Chauffeur Service

Please contact DavidT: 01452 611866 M: 07977 099996

E: [email protected]

Do you need help around your home?

For a FREE quotati on please ring me, David Holder on:T: 01452 611866 M: 07977 099996 or Email: [email protected]

DJH Home Services, Gloucester Established 1984

Friendly, caring, trustworthy service from a friendly, caring person at really friendly prices.

With over 30 years experience I can undertake all Home Maintenance and Improvements including:

Do you need help around your home?

Being Local, I am a very Handy Man!

• Decorati ng• Painti ng• Tiling• General carpentry• Bathroom installati on• and much, much more.

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

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SEVERNSIDE SWEEPS

Member of The Institute of Chimney Sweeps Reg. No: 0290 www.instituteofchimneysweeps.co.uk

Brush & Industrial Vacuum Wood & Multifuel Burners Open Fires Rayburn & Aga Type CCTV Chimney Surveys Fully Insured

Incorporating HETAS Registered installer of chimney liners, stoves & cowls

Chimneys should be swept at least once a year for safety and in compliance with your

house insurance. SAFETY CERTIFICATE ISSUED

TEL: 07784 207878TEL: 07784 207878TEL: 07784 207878TEL: 07784 207878 E:[email protected]

Over 30 Years ExperienceOver 30 Years ExperienceOver 30 Years ExperienceOver 30 Years Experience

Tel: 0117 9355 325

Mobile: 07738 294453

Repairs, Service, Replacement & InstallationsProblem solving on shower trays, tiling, general

bathroom repairs and refitsAll Shower & Bathroom Work Undertaken

Any make or modelElectric shower Power shower, or Mixer valve

The mobile service & repair surgery

Firewood & Kindling

Free Local Deliveries

Free Bag of Kindling

All Hardwood Logs For prompt delivery

Call Chris Mobile

07745 230430 01453 750862

Tree surgery also undertaken NO CANVASSERS


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Broken or Damaged Windows?Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks?

Want The Latest Energy Saving Glass?All Glazing Backed By Our

5 Year Manufacturers Guarantee

www.cloudy2clear.com

Priority Freephone 0800 61 21118

...we make saving money perfectly clear...

STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING?Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!

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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P Cooper

Drylining, Coving, Skim over old walls or Artex

All external rendering including through colour renders

Floor Screeding Fully Insured

• Plasterboarding Plastering

Tel/fax 01453 845392 MB: 07860 424440 www.pcooperplastering.co.uk Email [email protected]


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Let us turn your dream bathroom into an affordable reality.

16-18 St. James St. Cheltenham GL52 2SH 01242 269269

130 Bristol Road Gloucester

GL1 5SQ 01452 385288

Mon-Sat 9:00-6:00 Sun & Bank Hols 11:00-4:00

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Private Hire

07981 605417

available for parties, airport runs etc.

Long or Short Distance

A Chauffeur Service at Taxi Prices

Chic Chauffeurs provides a elegant services in Stroud and the surrounding areas.

We are regulated under a Hackney Carriage Private Hire Licence which means our

prices are same as a “regular” taxi, our difference is that we have the “WOW” factor.

Our stylish and elegant Chrysler 300c is a sign of distinction and will not fail to impress

your friends, family or colleagues.

Book us now for; Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Airport/Train Station arrival or

departures, Theatre Trips, Cheltenham Races or just because you or that special

someone deserves a treat!

For enquiries or bookings please contact us on

07981 605417 [email protected]

www.chicchauffeurs.co.uk

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✔ Carpentry✔ Flooring✔ Plastering✔ Kitchen Fitting✔ Loft Conversion✔ Extensions ✔ Property Maintenance

For a free estimate and a reliable and friendly service phone Jon Vaughan on:

Mobile: 07855 855052Edwina, Toadsmoor Road, Brimscombe, Stroud

www.heavenlywindows.co.uk

CONSERVATORIES WINDOWS DOORS COMPOSITE DOORS REPLACEMENT GLASS FASCIA / SOFFIT BOARDS GUTTERING GARAGE CONVERSIONS

Tel: 01453 882896 Mobile: 07771 858013 Email: [email protected]

- Experience of the Glazing Industry

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MICHAEL GAMBLE FUNERAL DIRECTORS

A caring and personal service from an independent,

family-run business

STATION HOUSE STATION ROAD

STROUD GL5 3AR

01453 790900 www.michaelgamble.net

Do you have a family dispute? Separating? Divorcing?

Mediation offers a less costly, less stressful way through

Appointments with accredited and experienced mediators in Stroud (including evening and Saturday)

Call Alison Pritchard

01453 488480 www.compassmediation.co.uk

Email:[email protected]

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Tel: 01453 828417

Unit 17, Bridgend Works, Stonehouse, Glos, GL10 2BA

[email protected]

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Goldinghams LLP, Scott Keen LLP and Read & Co Solicitors


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IncorporatingLapage Norris, Sons & Saleby LLP,

Goldinghams LLP, Scott Keen LLP and Read & Co Solicitors

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Stroud’s funeral director, Michael Gamble, has once again been named one of the UK’s best funeral directors following an assessment visit by the Good Funeral Guide, an independent funeral consumer advocacy organisation.

In its review of Michael Gamble Funeral Directors the Good Funeral Guide says: “A small husband and wife team which works hard to offer a good, hon-est service”. It goes on to say: “they go the extra mile, and they enjoy doing so. Every client is special”. Find the full review here: http://www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/funeral-directors/michael-gamble-funeral-directors-ltd/

The Good Funeral Guide assesses select funeral homes according to strict cri-teria which focus on the experience they offer to bereaved people. Michael Gamble Funeral Directors has been inspected to ensure that clients are treated with courtesy, listened to with empathy, offered a full range of choice, charged fairly and empowered to play whatever part they want in creating a send-off for the person they have lost which accords with their values and wishes.

The accreditation process also involved spending time behind the scenes in order to ascertain that those who have died are cared for with the utmost ten-derness and respect.

Charles Cowling, author of the Good Funeral Guide, says: “Choosing a funeral director can be very difficult because they all look much the same. But they’re not. Some, a precious few, are truly out-standing, and Michael Gamble is one of them.

“The team at Michael Gamble Ltd are unsung he-roes doing a magnificent job, and the people of Stroud deserve to know this. Bereaved people need to do their very best for their loved one. They de-serve the very best funeral director.”

Michael says: “Clare and I are thrilled and proud to receive this award from the Good Funeral Guide. We, at Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, are dedi-cated to providing meticulous attention to detail, together with courtesy, re-spect and politeness. We provide families with the practical guidance and emotional support at a time when grief and intense feelings of loss can make even the most simplest of tasks overwhelming.”

Clare & Michael Gamble

LOCAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR

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Stroud’s funeral director, Michael Gamble, has once again been named one of the UK’s best funeral directors following an assessment visit by the Good Funeral Guide, an independent funeral consumer advocacy organisation.

In its review of Michael Gamble Funeral Directors the Good Funeral Guide says: “A small husband and wife team which works hard to offer a good, hon-est service”. It goes on to say: “they go the extra mile, and they enjoy doing so. Every client is special”. Find the full review here: http://www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/funeral-directors/michael-gamble-funeral-directors-ltd/

The Good Funeral Guide assesses select funeral homes according to strict cri-teria which focus on the experience they offer to bereaved people. Michael Gamble Funeral Directors has been inspected to ensure that clients are treated with courtesy, listened to with empathy, offered a full range of choice, charged fairly and empowered to play whatever part they want in creating a send-off for the person they have lost which accords with their values and wishes.

The accreditation process also involved spending time behind the scenes in order to ascertain that those who have died are cared for with the utmost ten-derness and respect.

Charles Cowling, author of the Good Funeral Guide, says: “Choosing a funeral director can be very difficult because they all look much the same. But they’re not. Some, a precious few, are truly out-standing, and Michael Gamble is one of them.

“The team at Michael Gamble Ltd are unsung he-roes doing a magnificent job, and the people of Stroud deserve to know this. Bereaved people need to do their very best for their loved one. They de-serve the very best funeral director.”

Michael says: “Clare and I are thrilled and proud to receive this award from the Good Funeral Guide. We, at Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, are dedi-cated to providing meticulous attention to detail, together with courtesy, re-spect and politeness. We provide families with the practical guidance and emotional support at a time when grief and intense feelings of loss can make even the most simplest of tasks overwhelming.”

Clare & Michael Gamble

LOCAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR

MICHAEL GAMBLE LTD IS ONE OF THE BEST

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Where did you start life?

I was born in Nottingham and brought up there. As a boy my passion was football, I could have played it all day every day. I played amateur football for the county and had a trial for Notts County but my serious footballing career ended when I broke my leg badly. I returned to my football roots when I played for Randwick, 40 years ago. We had a great time and I managed to score 6 hat tricks in 6 consecutive weeks. A rare feat!

How is it you are now in Gloucestershire? I went on holiday with a friend, camping in the Isle of Wight. We had a Triumph Herald and were camping at Niton near Freshwater Bay. I met my wife Anne there who was also camping with a friend, they just had a set of thumbs and rucksacks-so we invited them to join us and then spent the holiday taking them round the island. Anne and I fell in love with the island and with each other. We decided we wanted to move to the island and live there. Anne was a teacher and could find work quite easily but as an electrician it wasn’t quite so easy for me as there were only two electrical contractors on the island and I decided I didn’t want to get the ferry and commute to Southampton every day,

What happened next? Anne invited me to come to Gloucestershire where I discovered what a wonderful place it is. I was very happy to move here and we have lived here ever since.

We got married and had our honeymoon in the Isle of Wight-where else! We stayed in a boarding house in Ventnor and one evening we went out to the cinema and came back rather late, about 11.00pm. to find the landlady had locked the door. She lived at the back and did not hear us calling her. Eventually, I decided to climb up the trellis on the front of the building to reach the veranda so we could get in. I was about 8 feet off the ground when the landlady arrived. What a telling off I received!

People Profile

David Maltby

Stroud Lighting


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Where did you start life?

I was born in Nottingham and brought up there. As a boy my passion was football, I could have played it all day every day. I played amateur football for the county and had a trial for Notts County but my serious footballing career ended when I broke my leg badly. I returned to my football roots when I played for Randwick, 40 years ago. We had a great time and I managed to score 6 hat tricks in 6 consecutive weeks. A rare feat!

How is it you are now in Gloucestershire? I went on holiday with a friend, camping in the Isle of Wight. We had a Triumph Herald and were camping at Niton near Freshwater Bay. I met my wife Anne there who was also camping with a friend, they just had a set of thumbs and rucksacks-so we invited them to join us and then spent the holiday taking them round the island. Anne and I fell in love with the island and with each other. We decided we wanted to move to the island and live there. Anne was a teacher and could find work quite easily but as an electrician it wasn’t quite so easy for me as there were only two electrical contractors on the island and I decided I didn’t want to get the ferry and commute to Southampton every day,

What happened next? Anne invited me to come to Gloucestershire where I discovered what a wonderful place it is. I was very happy to move here and we have lived here ever since.

We got married and had our honeymoon in the Isle of Wight-where else! We stayed in a boarding house in Ventnor and one evening we went out to the cinema and came back rather late, about 11.00pm. to find the landlady had locked the door. She lived at the back and did not hear us calling her. Eventually, I decided to climb up the trellis on the front of the building to reach the veranda so we could get in. I was about 8 feet off the ground when the landlady arrived. What a telling off I received!

People Profile

David Maltby

Stroud Lighting

The following year we went back to the Isle of Wight and on this holiday Anne became pregnant with our first daughter, Victoria and on our subse-quent holiday two years later on the island she became pregnant with our second daughter, Rebecca. How many more children we would have had if we had kept visiting the island I can’t imagine!

Another memorable holiday was when Anne and I took the girls to Euro-Disney near Paris, We were camping on a site in a park and as my daughter Victoria had just passed her test I let her drive to Disney from the camp site, leaving our caravan behind on the site. We started to drive back to the camp site late in the evening when I realised I had forgotten where it was! We drove around for hours going on and off the motorway-because I had not been driving I had not been concentrating on the route, I had been too busy directing my daughter! The only landmark I could remember was a windmill on top of a hill. About 6.30 in the morning after driving around all night we met a calor gas delivery man who was able to direct us to the right camp site after I described this landmark in my pi-geon French. The girls were in tears by the time we found the caravan! We then had to drive straight to the ferry as otherwise we would have missed our crossing home. Because I was rushing I went through the wrong motorway access gate, it was only for cars. The plastic barrier came down on the trailer link between the vehicles and smashed it to pieces but I just drove on so we didn’t miss the ferry! I slept for hours when we got to Dover!

Where have you worked in Gloucestershire? After we settled in Gloucestershire, I worked for Clarke Electrical Engi-neers for 3 years and then became a self-employed electrical contractor-doing a lot of electrical work for Anne’s father Richard, of South Brothers in Tirley. After that I became a sales representative for an electrical wholesaler-Electrical Conduits and then later joined Newey & Eyre as Branch Sales Manager. I also worked for Phillips Lighting as an area sales representative. Phillips taught me about lighting design. I also be-came Branch Manager of the new branch of AC Electrical in Bristol. This gave me the desire to do my own thing and in 1986 I started my own electrical wholesale business concentrating more and more on all kinds of lighting. My particular favourite is garden lighting. We have just rede-signed our lighting showroom so please do come and see us and the range of fittings we stock.

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The Cotswold Gardening School is looking for local project gardens for their new One Year Professional Garden Design Diploma Course. The school is building upon the success of its popular Ten Week Courses in Professional Garden and Planting Design and Professional Horticulture by launching a new One Year Diploma Course in Profes-sional Garden Design.

The school's Principal, Caroline Tatham, also runs a busy garden de-sign practice and is a qualified and experienced lecturer. She has built a garden at The Eden Project and won several awards for her design, including for a collaboration at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. She has also appeared in the ITV series ‘A Garden For Eden’. The New One Year Diploma Course launches this September and is taught by Caroline with other visiting lecturers who are experts in their chosen fields. A highly intensive and enjoyable course, Caroline’s strong background of lecturing at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art in London as well as The English Gardening School means that The One Year Diploma in Professional Garden Design has a strong em-phasis on both creativity and practical garden design. There will be four live projects over the year, designing real local gar-dens for real people meaning that students will graduate with a portfo-lio of work and practical experience ready to get started with their new career in garden design. The course includes everything needed to set up a successful and professional garden design business, with no previous experience necessary. The school offers a wide range of garden design courses and creative workshops in a converted old dairy building set within the nine acre grounds of historic Gossington Hall, currently undergoing a

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Caroline has served on the Committee for Students and Colleges for The Society of Garden Designers and ar-ranged placements for past stu-dents at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Cotswold Gardening School prides itself in of-fering quality learning in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and class sizes are limited to small intimate groups with refresh-ments provided. Our students love spending the day with like-minded people in a beautiful tranquil setting with qualified and ex-perienced tutors passionate about sharing their knowledge. Many who come to the school are new to professional creativity and soon realise that they love it!

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TuesdaysJolly Tots.............10:00am (term time) VH(2nd) Book Group....................2.00pm VHRecorder Group.....................8.00pm VHWednesdays

(1st) Poetry Group...................2:00pm VH(2nd) Parish Council................7:30pm VH(3rd) Women’s Institute.........2:00pm VH(4th) Film Club..........................7:00pm VH(last) Golden Threads...........2:00pm VHBrownie Guides......................6:00pm VHThursdaysArt Group..................................2:00pm VH1st Stanton Rainbows............5:00pm VH

Library Van.....................10:00am School -10:35am Central Bus Stop(alt) Short Mat Bowls............2.00pm VHFridaysVillage Voices...........................2:00pm VHSundaysMount Zion Church....10am & 6pm VH

Other Useful Dates/Times Farm & Coffee Shop: Tues-Sat 9.00-4.00 Sun11.00-4.00 Post Office: Mon,Tue, Thurs9-12:30am - Weds 9-12:00amPre-School.............Mon-Fri 9am to 3pmParish Council (2nd Weds) - 7:30pm VHVH = Village Hall

FUTURE DATESOct 20 Rock & Blues Star InnNov 17 Christmas Market Village HallNov 24 Coach trip to London

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For more information or to arrange a test drive^ call by and see our MINI Sales Specialists.

MINI ONE BAKER STREET Representative example inc. MINI tlc** (5yrs/50k miles service pk).

Term of agreement 48 months

47 monthly payments £199.50

On the road cash price* £15,928.48

Customer deposit £2,000.00

Dealer deposit contribution £250.00

Total deposit £2,250.00

Option to purchase fee†† £10.00

Optional final payment £5,815.00

Total amount payable £17,441.50

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TUES 2nd - Cainscross WI plan an outing to Defford, Worcestershire, so will not be at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Cainscross for this evening, but back again in early August.

WED 3rd - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet at 7.30 in the Town Hall for National Demonstrator Diane Fair with ‘In the midst of’. New members/visitors welcome at a charge of £4.50 adults/£1 juniors. Refreshments and raffle.

FRI 5th - Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre at Town Hall, Nailsworth with free entry runs from 10am -3pm with donation to charity.

More details from Larry Dyer on 07800 951964.

SAT 6th - 10am -12noon Coffee Morning in John Wesley Room, Randwick with coffee, cakes, raffle and bring and buy with all welcome to go along for a visit.

SAT 6th - Free Interactive Demonstrations from 10am-4pm with Michael Harding. Oils, Oil painting mediums and W&N Artisan water mixable oil. All at Kendrick Street Gallery, Stroud. More details available 01453 756936/www.kendrickstgallery.co.uk

SAT 6th - Opening from 10am-12noon at the Gigg Mill, Nailsworth, as well as The Dunkirk Mill Centre from 2-4pm.

SUN 7th - 8am Holy Communion followed at 10am by Parish Communion with The Word For Children takes place at St. Matthew’s Church, Cainscross with all welcome.

SUN 7th - Dunkirk Mill Centre, Nailsworth opens 2-4pm.

TUES 9th - Commissioning Service for Malcolm King as the new Area Dean for the Stroud Deanery at St. Laurence Church, Stroud starts 7.30pm with all welcome.

WED 10th - 11am Holy Communion at More Hall Convent.

WED 10th - Stroud Shambles WI meet in the Old Town Hall from 10.30am -12.30pm with visitors welcome. Refreshments and raffle available and more details 01453 751686.

THURS 11th - Forest Green Senior Citizens’ Club meet on the ground floor of the Arkell Community Centre for ‘Shayne- music and songs from the 50’s and 60‘s. They gather at 1.45 for 2.15pm and more details from 01453 833411.

THURS 11th - Giffords Circus perform until Monday 15th July at The Trout Inn, Lechlade. ‘Lucky 13’ is wilder and more magical than ever! 0845 459 7469/www.Gifford circus.com.

FRI 12th - Glow-worm Walk and Talk with Stroud Valleys Project running 7.30pm -10pm around Old Stroud. Costs £3 adult/£2 child with booking essential 01453 753358.

SAT 13th - Concert in Holy Trinity Church starting at 7.30pm.

An evening of Entertainment with lots of different people taking part. Refreshments and retiring Collection in aid of Dumisani, a lad in Zimbabwe who is being supported through college.

SAT 13th - Collection at Sainsbury’s Store, Stroud for 5 Valley Cat Rescue. Please support them if you can.

SUN 14th - 3pm -5pm - Strawberry Teas and Musical Interludes in St. Paul’s Church, Whiteshill ending with ‘Summer Praise’ at 5.30pm.

THURS 18th - Beetle Drive at Forest Green Senior Citizens’ Club with more information from 01453 833411.

FRI 19th - Madcap Theatre Productions present ‘The Taming Of The Shrew’ at Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street. The performance starts at 7.30pm with tickets at £12 each from www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/36729 or by telephone on 0844 8700 887, for which there is a £1.50 booking fee payable.

SAT 20th - Stroud Country Show, Stratford Park opens from about 10.30am with animals, numerous stalls, including Charities such as 5 Valley Cat Rescue and Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League. Horticultural and Craft Marquee, supported by Stroud Gardening Club, with exhibits of fruit, vegetables, flower arranging, photography and WI Rose Bowl Class. Refreshments, children’s activities and fun for all the family with free entry.

SAT 20th -10am -12noon opening at the Gigg Mill and 2-4pm opening at Dunkirk Mill Centre with details 01453 766273.

SAT 20th - Glitter & Twisted Theatre Company present ‘Savoy Ghosts’ at Cotswold Playhouse, starting at 7.30pm with tickets at £12 each available online from www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/36730 or telephone booking with the same details as above.

SUN 21st - Dunkirk Mill Centre opens 2 -4pm.

SUN 21st - NGS Garden Open at Trench Hill, Sheepscombe from 11am-6pm with 3 acres set in small woodland with panoramic views. Admission £3 adults/children free entry.

WED 24th - Another opening for Dunkirk Mill Centre with a chance to experience the power of the largest working water wheel in Gloucestershire as it drives traditional textile machinery. Opening times from 2 -4pm.

SAT 27th - Farmers’ Market runs from 9am -1pm in the Mortimer Gardens, Nailsworth for all your weekend produce/requirements.

Details may change, so please check before setting out!

To list your events/activities for August, please call Mary Jarrett on 01453 762812 as soon as possible.

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extracting it from the grey matter and getting it into the print.With the latest modern digital technology we can print just a few

books or with conventional technology, thousands.Is it as simple as that? Well not quite.

You might have a great story to tell but it might need proofreading and editing, and once that is done it will

certainly need designing for the page.We have linked up with a local publisher and professional

proofreader to offer a complete package from the words in your head to the book on the shelf.

Alternatively if you want to print your book directly from your copy we can do that too, but the most important ingredient

before we print is advice, and we give lots of that too, for free.Who are we, and what’s our backgound?

Sprinters are part of Severnprint, one of Gloucestershire’s most established and respected print companies. Paul Davies,

who runs the Sprinters section, advises on the best way to print your book for the best results.

We do everything we can to make your ideas into a reality. In the first instance call Paul on 01452 300158 for a chat about

your project or even better come and see him at the Severnprint factory to see what we can do for you.

Alternatively take a look on-line at the Sprinters website where there is a special page on books.

Lets make your idea a reality.

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aurie Lee said “I wanted to communicate what I had seen, so that others could see it”, and as you look around the Stroud valleys you can see why you would want to help

others understand the wonders of the area.

Whatever the season, our piece of this England is special . . . so special that to many it becomes ambition’s graveyard . . . How many have decided not to take that better job in Hull, Manchester or Luton (great though those places are) because our children go to our local primary school or it dawns on us that the quality of our lives would be less good somewhere else?

My company specialises in renting property (we are not estate agents) and I have to say that people are wanting to live in our area in ever increasing numbers. We now keep a register of people who desire to be a part of our community; people who want to have a part of what we see every day . . . and probably take for granted.

Andrew Montgomery MARLA FNAEA James Sproston

Tel: 01453 847661 • Fax: 01453 [email protected] • www.montgomeryonline.co.uk

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