five valleys directory september 2014

The Five Valleys Directoryincorporating Stroud community

September 2014 www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk

Tel: 01453 832369FREE

Autumn Garden tips from Highfield Garden World

Post Summer Hair Careby Vanilla Moon

David OxendaleKwikMedia

PEOPLE PROFILE

Photograph byJeff Wilson

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)

10% off! Takeaways only

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Is Your Property Getting

Maximum Exposure?

If you’ve got a property for sale,we’ve got the new marketing tools to get it sold.As a leading agent in Stroud, call us today to find out how we can best promote your property!

01453 499 40055 London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2AD [email protected] www.thepropertycentres.tv

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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)

10% off! Takeaways only

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Is Your Property Getting

Maximum Exposure?

If you’ve got a property for sale,we’ve got the new marketing tools to get it sold.As a leading agent in Stroud, call us today to find out how we can best promote your property!

01453 499 40055 London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2AD [email protected] www.thepropertycentres.tv

FREEvideo tour

for every

property on our

TV channel

Download ourFREEmobileproperty app!

Accountancy/ Business/Education Beauty/Hairdressing/Therapies/fitness Car sales Chauffeur Services Computer Services Community Events Dental Care Estate & Letting Agents Funeral Directors/memorials Gardening/Garden Mainte-nance Home & Home Maintenance/ Legal Services/Mediation Live-in Care & Rest Homes Pet care Printing Services Pubs/Restaurants

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It can’t be September can it? Let’s hope we get an Indian summer as I’m not ready yet to throw on extra layers! On the positive side autumn is so beautiful and a busy time for gardeners and on page 32 we have really useful garden tips from the ex-perts at Highfield Garden World. On the other hand if you feel you would like to make some positive changes to your own life then take a look at the article on page 30 where Liane Ulbricht-Kazan and her business Changes Welcome is featured. Liane is a clini-cal hypnotherapist and really can help with a variety of problems from addic-tion through to IBS and relationship difficulties. Happy reading!

Catherine

p.s. Don’t forget to send in your lovely autumn photos for our cover!

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Email: [email protected]

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

"Fairy Godmother"Domestic Services & More ....

CleaningIroning

Curtains Cleaned & PressedPrescription Pick-up

ShoppingErrands etc.

Personal Assistance

* Weekly/Monthly to suit your requirements

* One off Spring Cleans

* Trustworthy & Reliable

I only charge £9.50 per hour

You shall go to the ball !!! We're here to help

Contact Tracey 01453 450179 or 07814 978470

Save a massive 25% discount on yourfirst clean, with presentation of this

Saverpassport

Odd Job Man

For all those little jobs around the house and garden that you find difficult to manage.

Also

Decorating – Hanging shelves

Blinds supplied and fitted Special offer on Wood Slat Venetian Blinds

No Job is too small and can take on larger projects if requested

Call Ed for friendly and reliable service

07966 953426 or 01453 883695


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If you are thinking of selling or renting and want to experience a completely unique service from a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about property and have a combined experience of over 50 years:

Please call us on:

01453 [email protected]

You can trust that yourproperty will be in safe hands!

51 London Road Stroud GloucestershireGL5 2AD

www.charles-duncan.com

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Beautiful homes from peoplewho are passionate about property...

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EastcombeScout & Guide Group

The Eastcombe Scout & Guide Group is a voluntary, non-political, educational movement for youngpeople, open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed, in accordance with the purpose,principles and methods conceived by the Founder Lord Baden Powell in 1907.For more info call 01453 731495

“Scouts & Guides is all about fun, challenges and adventure”.

2014 COTSWOLD MODEL RAILWAY SHOW& WI Craft Room & Sales StallsThomas Keble School EastcombeSat 1st Nov 10 to 5 & Sun 2nd Nov 10 to 4

Thoughts of a Scout Scouting is a great place to meet new people, learn useful life skillsand discover hobbies you wouldn’t have thought of taking up before. It keeps me very active andhas given me life experiences. As well as making friends for life with people locally, I have visitedHolland and Switzerland making new friends from all over the World. My best experience hasbeen Nabo which is an intense 3 day survival course. Curtis - Explorer ScoutGuide summer camp Our Senior Guides joined 7000 Guides, Scouts & Leaders for aweeks camp at ‘WINGS2014’ a international gathering in Great Windsor Park. It was great fun!there were different activities each day including archery, rafting, Bollywood dancing and a LiveIt zone which showed us how to wallpaper a room!! We had to organise an activity for others sowe chose lawnmower races in honour of Edwin Budding, the Stroud inventor of thelawnmower. The week was fun and we even got used to the planes going overhead fromHeathrow. FANTASTIC WEEK !!! Isabel & Charlotte - Senior GuidesWhy not join us as a volunteer. Adults volunteering with Scouts or Guides canenrich their life, don't just take our word for it. Over 90% of our volunteers say that their Scout &Guide experiences are beneficial and worth adding to your CV.Funding The Group is self funding and as a major part of fund raising the Group works in closepartnership with The Gloucester Model Railway Club in presenting the:-

Group News

Our Explorer Scouts along withExplorers from Stroud & TetburyDistrict recently enjoyed an active camping trip to Holland. Withvisits to Arnhem Commonwealth war cemetery for the Alliedservicemen who lost their lives during Operation Market Garden inWW 2, before then going onto the Airborne museum and a visit to theJohn Frost Bridge. Amongst the many highlights of hiking,sightseeing was a 35 mile tandem bike ride, good job Holland’s flat

www.grmc.org.uk


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☎01453 732600 FREE DELIVERY Account facilities subject to status

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.

ChalfordInteriors

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“a showroom well worth a visit”

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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]

Smaller Job Specialists Friendly Reliable Service

PLUMBING

NO CALL OUT CHARGE

• • • • •

Taps Changed Toilets Mended Overflows Sorted Leaks Fixed Showers

Tel: 01453 546 779 Mob: 07855 228736


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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.

Painting & decorating

Hall, stairs & landing CarpentryGeneral

maintenance

All repairs Paper hanging

BathroominstallationsTiling

Do you need help around your home?

For a FREE quotati on please ring me, David Holder on

Tel: 01452 611866 Mobile: 07977 099996 or


Friendly, Caring, Trustworthy Service from a Friendly, Caring Person at Really Friendly Prices.


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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are just some of the jobs that I can do to help you improve and maintain your home.

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DJH Home Services, Gloucester Established 1984

“Being local, I’m a very Handy Man!”

TilingTiling SPECIALIST

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Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

www.glevumheating.co.uk

38 70 66 0800 038 12 16

01452

Heating & Hot Water

Worcester Bosch system Boilers installed from £1400 inc vat. All Boilers installed receive a FREE Greenstar filter giving you a peace of mind 8 year manufacturer Warranty!

Call for a Free Quotation and advice for all your home Heating requirements.

Renewable Energy Solutions.

Solar PV (Free Electricity Generation)

Solar Thermal (Free Hot Water)

Bio-Mass Boilers (Wood Burning Boilers)

Air Source Heat Pumps

The Whole Property Energy Package one stop award-winning local business.

Contact our design team for more information on how to go Green & Save Money.

Summer offers

Boilers from

£1400.00*

Subject to site survey*

Solar PV installed from

£2799.00*

✔ 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

•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

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 JOB WITH THIS ADVERTNO CALL OUT CHARGE: FREE ESTIMATES

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

•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

PHONE-A-HANDYMAN

CALL BRIAN

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 JOB WITH THIS ADVERTNO CALL OUT CHARGE: FREE ESTIMATES

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


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www.glevumheating.co.uk

38 70 66 0800 038 12 16

01452

Heating & Hot Water

Worcester Bosch system Boilers installed from £1400 inc vat. All Boilers installed receive a FREE Greenstar filter giving you a peace of mind 8 year manufacturer Warranty!

Call for a Free Quotation and advice for all your home Heating requirements.

Renewable Energy Solutions.

Solar PV (Free Electricity Generation)

Solar Thermal (Free Hot Water)

Bio-Mass Boilers (Wood Burning Boilers)

Air Source Heat Pumps

The Whole Property Energy Package one stop award-winning local business.

Contact our design team for more information on how to go Green & Save Money.

Summer offers

Boilers from

£1400.00*

Subject to site survey*

Solar PV installed from

£2799.00*

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Improve your home and stay Warm and Well...

Thinking about having

work done on your property? Call us and arrange a Green Deal Assessment it’s like

an MOT for your home!0800 500 3076

[email protected] WARM to 83010www.warmandwell.co.uk

You might be eligible for a range of support to help you keep your home warm – and to help your family to stay well.

The Warm and Well team can help you access this, as well as offering advice on saving energy, managing fuel debt, renewable energy and more.

For free, local energy advice call the council-approved Warm and Well advice line now.

The Warm and Well advice line is managed by Severn Wye Energy Agency, a charity (no. 1083812) and not-for-profit company. Severn Wye is an approved Green Deal Advice Organisation. Severn Wye is also an authorised credit broker working with a small number of loan providers | Int. ref.: SCGLA1

renewable energy

energy efficiency

grants and loans

finding installers

home improvement


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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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The Stroud Lighting Company A Division of Severn Electrical Wholesale Ltd

Help with all your Lighting Needs Lighting Showroom: Fromeside, Dr Newton’s Way, Stroud, GL5 3JX

Tel: 01453 768888. email: [email protected] Opening: 8.00-5.00 Monday-Friday: 9.00-12.00 Saturdays

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

01453 452731

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]


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The Stroud Lighting Company A Division of Severn Electrical Wholesale Ltd

Help with all your Lighting Needs Lighting Showroom: Fromeside, Dr Newton’s Way, Stroud, GL5 3JX

Tel: 01453 768888. email: [email protected] Opening: 8.00-5.00 Monday-Friday: 9.00-12.00 Saturdays

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It’s never too late to choose Public ServicesOur Public Services courses will help you prepare for entry into a career in the Uniformed Services,

including the Police, Ambulance, Fire Service, Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force.

As part of our courses you will go on trips and visits which will give you an insight into the challenges and practical aspects of a career in the

uniformed services and give you a chance to test your abilities.

You will have regular visits from service personnel providing information and advice about careers as well as fitness and specialist training. Public Services students from SGS generally progress into a Uniformed Service

of their choice or progress to University.

We have a variety of courses across our Stroud and Bristol campuses still available please call 01453 763424 for further information.

Why not visit us and check out our new facilities!

www.sgscol.ac.uk


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It’s never too late to choose Public ServicesOur Public Services courses will help you prepare for entry into a career in the Uniformed Services,

including the Police, Ambulance, Fire Service, Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force.

As part of our courses you will go on trips and visits which will give you an insight into the challenges and practical aspects of a career in the

uniformed services and give you a chance to test your abilities.

You will have regular visits from service personnel providing information and advice about careers as well as fitness and specialist training. Public Services students from SGS generally progress into a Uniformed Service

of their choice or progress to University.

We have a variety of courses across our Stroud and Bristol campuses still available please call 01453 763424 for further information.

Why not visit us and check out our new facilities!

www.sgscol.ac.uk

FIVE VALLEYS ACCOUNTANCY & TAXATION CENTRE Accountants for The Stroud & District Area SMALL PRACTICE FOR SMALL CLIENTS = SMALL FEES CHARGED BY US

SELF ASSESSMENT TAX RETURNS •IMMEDIATE SERVICE AVAILABLE•

Fixed priced Accountancy/Taxation services. Accounts. Self Assessment. Tax returns. PAYE. VAT. Bookkeeping etc.

Annual Sales £ Annual Fee from £ Less than 15,000 50—100 15,000 100 30,000 150 40,000 180 60,000 210 75,000 230 90,000 240 Over 100,000 By Negotiation

Self Assessment tax returns completion from £50 *Self Assessment Tax Returns , Accounts problems.

For Accountancy Taxation advice Ring MIKE JEFFRIES MAAT ICPA 01453 836683/ 01453 834670/01453 391974

*Limited Company Accounts *Partnership Accounts *Self Employed Accounts *Management Accounts *Business Start Ups

byte size accounting

BookkeepingManagement accountsYear end accounts PayrollVAT returnsTax returnsAd hoc project work

Phone Mary on 07989397934Or email [email protected]

Mary Vaughan, Chartered Accountant

We specialise in supporting small businesses and can help with:

• Self Assessment Tax Returns• Limited Company Accounts • Corporation Tax• Payroll, including RTI and HR• Construction Industry Scheme• Bookkeeping and VAT • Company Formations

TaxAssist Accountants operate in Stonehouse, Stroud, Cirencester, Tetbury, Painswick and Nailsworth, making us local to you.

YOUR LOCALACCOUNTANTS

Stroud14 High Street, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2NATel: 01453 821 900 www.taxassist.co.uk/stroudCirencesterCirencester Office Park, Unit 9, Tetbury Road, GL7 6JJTel: 01285 700 821 www.taxassist.co.uk/cirencester

Contact us today to arrange your free initial consultation


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Our badgers need you to join our Wounded Badger Patrols

During the 2013 cull many badgers were wounded and died slow and painful deaths. The government’s own Independent Expert Panel concluded that the cull was both inhumane and ineffective. Still, the government is insisting that the cull should go ahead once more in Gloucestershire and Somerset in 2014,this time worryingly without any independent monitoring. We want to see an end to bovine TB and the suffering it causes, but killing badgers in a futile cull, proven to have no effect on bTB, is not the answer.

Wounded Badger Patrols are:

Law-abiding & peacefulOperated on public footpaths and public rights of wayAiming to locate and help wounded badgersCoordinated by experienced night coordinatorsRun to ensure the safety of patrollersRecruiting new members for walking patrols, sett monitoring & monitoring from cars

Gloucestershire Website: www.glosagainstbadgershooting.orgEmail: [email protected]

Somerset Website: www.facebook.com/Somerset-Badger-PatrolEmail: [email protected]

Please come and join us – even if it’s just for one evening.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


During the 2013 cull many badgers were wounded and died slow and painful deaths. The government’s own Independent Expert Panel concluded that the cull was both inhumane and ineffective. Still, the government is insisting that the cull should go ahead once more in Gloucestershire and Somerset in 2014,this time worryingly without any independent monitoring. We want to see an end to bovine TB and the suffering it causes, but killing badgers in a futile cull, proven to have no effect on bTB, is not the answer.Wounded badger Patrols are:

Law-abiding & peacefulOperated on public footpaths and public rights of wayAiming to locate and help wounded badgers Coordinated by experienced night coordinatorsRun to ensure the safety of patrollersRecruiting new members for walking patrols, sett monitoring & monitoring from cars



Please come and join us – even if it’s just for one evening.

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LOVE TO LEARN

INSPIRED TO IMAGINE

FREE TO BE ME

EMBRACE OUR ENVIRONMENT

2 miles from Painswick • 5 miles from Stroud and Upton St. Leonards Far End, Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire GL6 7RL

01452 [email protected]

www.sheepscombeschool.co.uk

Primary School &Little Lambs Nursery

Sheepscombe Primary School provides ‘memorable learning opportunities and pupils benefit from an exciting

curriculum’ as stated in the recent (April 2014) Ofsted report which gave the school a

‘Good ‘judgement. We are proud of the fact that pupils behaviour and attitudes to learning are

‘often exemplary’.

We believe that values underpin all that we do withchildren and parents as well as the wider community.

Respect for one another is key as is trust and co-operation. We value the children as individuals

whilst ensuring that they know we care for them and want to develop their own personal potential.

We are very proud of our links with theNational Trust Ebworth Estate. We work

closely with the National Trust wardens to planprojects and activities. Each class regularly

walks up to Ebworth and uses the Yurt as a classroom.

Mrs Bennion is an accredited Forest Leaderand all our teachers relish the opportunity to

take the curriculum outdoors.

On ‘Fish Wednesday’ pupils enjoya hot lunch cooked at the Butchers

Arms and served in school by parentvolunteers. Vegetarian alternativesare available. Through the winter, arota of parents is drawn up to bakepotatoes and bring them in for the

children on a Thursday.

Ring and Ride providea Bus Service from

Stroud to school each morning (charges apply).

NURTURING A THIRST FORLEARNING WHILST HOLDING

CHILDHOOD DEAR

Beautiful Setting • Happy AtmosphereWonderful Staff • Gentle EncouragementSecure, Creative and Inclusive Learning

Support for Individual needs

Little Lambs Nursery

Open Tuesdays,Wednesdays

and Thursdays 9am until 3.15pm

(term time only)Offers a gentle, nurturing yetstimulating environment for

children aged 3+. There is ‘freeflow’ play into a secure gardenand decking area with a water

pump for children to investigate.Children’s progress is capturedand recorded in pictures andwords for parents to follow.

They are well prepared to moveup to Reception.

Little Lambs Nursery happilyaccepts ‘SureStart’ vouchers in

exchange for up to 15 hours a week free

childcare.Any additional hours,

at present, are charged at£4.00 per hour per child.


During the 2013 cull many badgers were wounded and died slow and painful deaths. The government’s own Independent Expert Panel concluded that the cull was both inhumane and ineffective. Still, the government is insisting that the cull should go ahead once more in Gloucestershire and Somerset in 2014,this time worryingly without any independent monitoring. We want to see an end to bovine TB and the suffering it causes, but killing badgers in a futile cull, proven to have no effect on bTB, is not the answer.

Wounded Badger Patrols are:

Law-abiding & peacefulOperated on public footpaths and public rights of wayAiming to locate and help wounded badgersCoordinated by experienced night coordinatorsRun to ensure the safety of patrollersRecruiting new members for walking patrols, sett monitoring & monitoring from cars



Please come and join us – even if it’s just for one evening.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


During the 2013 cull many badgers were wounded and died slow and painful deaths. The government’s own Independent Expert Panel concluded that the cull was both inhumane and ineffective. Still, the government is insisting that the cull should go ahead once more in Gloucestershire and Somerset in 2014,this time worryingly without any independent monitoring. We want to see an end to bovine TB and the suffering it causes, but killing badgers in a futile cull, proven to have no effect on bTB, is not the answer.Wounded badger Patrols are:

Law-abiding & peacefulOperated on public footpaths and public rights of wayAiming to locate and help wounded badgers Coordinated by experienced night coordinatorsRun to ensure the safety of patrollersRecruiting new members for walking patrols, sett monitoring & monitoring from cars



Please come and join us – even if it’s just for one evening.

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Private Hire

07981 605417 8 Seater Luxurious Mercedes Bus

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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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 01453 832369 Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01453 752555www.clockhousevets.co.uk

Stroud WallbridgeNailsworth Old Market Place

[email protected]

Putting your best friend first

We offer the best quality veterinary care for your pet, without compromise. Ask a member of staff about our new Paws and Claws discount scheme

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Where were you born and

brought up? I was born in Walsall in the West Midlands and spent the best part of 18 years studying at local schools. I was fortunate to have also spent a con-siderable amount of time in Southern Spain during that time, which gave me an innate passion for all things mediterranean!

What did you do after you left school? Like most Midland children in the mid eighties, there were few options other than a gloomy career in the declining car industry, progression into University or attempting to gain a place on a Government training scheme. As I’d always loved associating with people and with a real de-sire to ‘get into the outside world’, I opted for a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) in Lewis’s of Birmingham.

One of the great benefits of these YTS schemes was that you earned money but learned academic skills whilst working hard. One thing I real-ise now is that those formative years in the workplace have helped me define many other people’s careers in subsequent roles, through coach-ing, training and providing trust when leading groups of people.

How did you become involved in the business you have now? It’s a long story, but after losing both of my parents a couple of years ago, I felt that my Executive role at the World’s largest Building Society was not giving me the scope to use my skills to help others develop. I also longed to be re-connected to the people in economics (and life) that make the world go around. Whilst I had 17 million customers at Nation-wide, I seldom met them and to me, you need to watch customer behav-iour in order to improve it.

I left Nationwide and set up The Patchwork Mouse in Painswick, a small coffee shop on the A46. Since starting the business with just 12 seats, we’ve expanded to 25 covers and increased and improved our range. Having also recruited a team of part time employees, it gave me the time to focus on @KwikMedia, a business development and marketing agen-cy in Painswick, with offices in Weston super Mare and Portugal.

People Profile

David Oxendale

Kwik Media

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Since starting @KwikMedia with a few independent clients and assisting the townsfolk of Painswick get connected to the internet and social media, I’ve been fortunate to bid for and win larger contracts across our three regions. In addition, we’ve created a partnership with other local small businesses to offer a full gamut of services including graphic design, web design, business strate-gy services and social media outsourcing.

Any interests or hobbies?

I’m a Parish Councillor on Painswick Parish Council and also co-chair the @LovePainswick business group. In any spare time, and whilst ‘off the grid' I love to read, walk and take in the silence of our beautiful surroundings.

What of your home life?

Most of my Painswick home life is spent living above (and below) the shop. We’re in the middle of a three year development plan for the whole building and have spent 18 months living in chaos, whilst we improved customer areas and built a brand new kitchen in our cellar area. We’re fortunate to have a home / office on the Coast and also in Portugal, so when the going get’s tough, we can disappear for a few days. I’m at my most creative when work-ing in daylight with a great view out of the window, and I’m lucky to have my office open wherever there’s a broadband connection!

Any plans for the future?

I’ve done my world domination days and have the scars to prove it. Corporate life in Retail, Media, Electronics and Banking teach-es you a lot about life, but little about how to balance one’s aspi-rations and priorities. My future is about my Partner, Craig, my sister Julie and my great friends made through work and play across the world. @KwikMedia is all about me sharing some of the great experiences I’ve had and helping individuals, profes-sionals and SME’s to think differently and grow their brand by having a second pair of eyes. I’ve purposely set my consultancy rates below that of many competitors in order to provide my ser-vices to the widest possible audience.

To contact David email: [email protected] Tel: 07456 52 52 62

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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.

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Regenerate your hair after the summer By Zoe Warner of Vanilla Moon

Photos and a beautiful tan are not the only things that you’ll bring back from your holiday. Bathing in the sea or the pool, wandering around the city on a sunny day without a hat, and even the air conditioning turned on in the office on hot days - they all left their mark not only on the skin, but also on your hair. If you notice after returning from holiday that your hair is dull, dry and lacks vitality it's a sign that you need to take extra care. Brave Cut There is no better cure for damaged hair than to cut the ends. This will make the look light and fresh. Good Shampoos If your shampoo does not give the expected results and your hair is still puffed up and messy it means you have to change your shampoo to a better one. While washing it is also good, performing a gentle massage of the head will stimulate the hair follicles into action. Remember that you will have to wait at least a month to see the first effects of regeneration. Conditioners and Masks An essential element of hair regeneration is the use of conditioners. Choose conditioners with jojoba or coconut oil for weakened hair. Remember to apply it on damp hair and not on the scalp and leave it for minimum of 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, rinse conditioner with lukewarm water. If you wash your hair daily, apply the conditioner at least twice a week. You could even try making your own hair treatment, warm some coconut oil and mas-sage into hair and scalp, leave on, remember when shampooing out put the shampoo on first to emulsify or the water will just run off your hair. Herbal Lotions Additionally, you can try to prepare herbal lotion. For this purpose, pour a litre of boiling water over 3 handfuls of dried horsetail (available in herbal shops), leave to cool and then put through a strainer. Rinse washed hair with the lotion while performing circular massage stimulating microcirculation. Note! After applying this lotion you should not rinse again with water, but allow to dry naturally. Professional Hair Regeneration If you prefer to take advise from a professional you can go to a beauty salon, which of-fers special treatments. One of them is the enzymatic treatment with collagen, which aims to remove damaged hair follicles. Another beneficial treatment is keratin treatment that restores damaged strands, followed by the second phase, an intensive hydration. Supplements A correct diet can be complemented by supplements that speed up the regeneration of hair after the summer. Most of them include extract of horsetail, evening primrose, net-tle, burdock or yeast.

While using any hair treatments you need to be patient. The results of using masks, con-ditioners or supplements may be visible only after a few weeks, but the effect is worth the wait.

Vanilla Moon are based in Eastcombe. Visit www.vanillamoon.biz for details


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Regenerate your hair after the summer By Zoe Warner of Vanilla Moon

Photos and a beautiful tan are not the only things that you’ll bring back from your holiday. Bathing in the sea or the pool, wandering around the city on a sunny day without a hat, and even the air conditioning turned on in the office on hot days - they all left their mark not only on the skin, but also on your hair. If you notice after returning from holiday that your hair is dull, dry and lacks vitality it's a sign that you need to take extra care. Brave Cut There is no better cure for damaged hair than to cut the ends. This will make the look light and fresh. Good Shampoos If your shampoo does not give the expected results and your hair is still puffed up and messy it means you have to change your shampoo to a better one. While washing it is also good, performing a gentle massage of the head will stimulate the hair follicles into action. Remember that you will have to wait at least a month to see the first effects of regeneration. Conditioners and Masks An essential element of hair regeneration is the use of conditioners. Choose conditioners with jojoba or coconut oil for weakened hair. Remember to apply it on damp hair and not on the scalp and leave it for minimum of 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, rinse conditioner with lukewarm water. If you wash your hair daily, apply the conditioner at least twice a week. You could even try making your own hair treatment, warm some coconut oil and mas-sage into hair and scalp, leave on, remember when shampooing out put the shampoo on first to emulsify or the water will just run off your hair. Herbal Lotions Additionally, you can try to prepare herbal lotion. For this purpose, pour a litre of boiling water over 3 handfuls of dried horsetail (available in herbal shops), leave to cool and then put through a strainer. Rinse washed hair with the lotion while performing circular massage stimulating microcirculation. Note! After applying this lotion you should not rinse again with water, but allow to dry naturally. Professional Hair Regeneration If you prefer to take advise from a professional you can go to a beauty salon, which of-fers special treatments. One of them is the enzymatic treatment with collagen, which aims to remove damaged hair follicles. Another beneficial treatment is keratin treatment that restores damaged strands, followed by the second phase, an intensive hydration. Supplements A correct diet can be complemented by supplements that speed up the regeneration of hair after the summer. Most of them include extract of horsetail, evening primrose, net-tle, burdock or yeast.

While using any hair treatments you need to be patient. The results of using masks, con-ditioners or supplements may be visible only after a few weeks, but the effect is worth the wait.

Vanilla Moon are based in Eastcombe. Visit www.vanillamoon.biz for details

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Based in a peaceful location near Stroud, Village Therapies offers Systematic Kinesiology, deep tissue massage, therapeutic massage and holistic natural facelift massage.

Systematic Kinesiology - What it is – a clinically reproducible natural health modality used to identify imbalances within the body. It is a non-invasive and sound methodology using muscle testing.

The need to re-balance - the body attempts to maintain a constant internal environment (homoeostasis). But the process can be overwhelmed by physical, environmental, nutritional, electrical or emotional stresses giving rise to imbalances that can develop into injury or disease if not corrected.

How it works – muscle testing can access information from the body’s bio-energy system and meridians. It is used to identify the priority area of the energy system to be helped and to evaluate the energy changes brought about by a variety of corrections, including bio-individual nutrition, firm reflex massage, energy techniques, and emotional work if required.

The aim – is not just relief of symptoms but optimal health and wellbeing.

Systematic Kinesiology is best known for – identifying food and environmental sensitivities/allergies: it will also benefit digestive problems, emotional issues, the nervous system, sleep problems, the endocrine system, pain, structural issues/injuries, nutritional imbalances, weight management, and much more.

Massage – Deep tissue massage is a powerful, customised full body massage that focuses on relieving specific stress and muscle tension.

Holistic natural facelift is a wonderfully relaxing treatment that balances holistically through facial massage. It is a customised combination of Eastern and Western facial massage, acupressure points and facial reflexology. The massage techniques can improve the complexion by stimulating skin rejuvenation and boosting cellular activity, aiding the removal of toxins and improving the flow of lymph. It reduces muscle tension and helps to reduce expression lines and wrinkles as well as toning and tightening the skin and the underlying muscles.

Tel: 07745 128331 E-mail: [email protected] www.villagetherapies.com

Based in a peaceful location near Stroud, Village Therapies offers Systematic Kinesiology, deep tissue massage, therapeutic massage and holistic natural facelift massage.

Systematic Kinesiology - What it is – a clinically reproducible natural health modality used to identify imbalances within the body. It is a non-invasive and sound methodology using muscle testing.

The need to re-balance - the body attempts to maintain a constant internal environment (homoeostasis). But the process can be overwhelmed by physical, environmental, nutritional, electrical or emotional stresses giving rise to imbalances that can develop into injury or disease if not corrected.

How it works – muscle testing can access information from the body’s bio-energy system and meridians. It is used to identify the priority area of the energy system to be helped and to evaluate the energy changes brought about by a variety of corrections, including bio-individual nutrition, firm reflex massage, energy techniques, and emotional work if required.

The aim – is not just relief of symptoms but optimal health and wellbeing.

Systematic Kinesiology is best known for – identifying food and environmental sensitivities/allergies: it will also benefit digestive problems, emotional issues, the nervous system, sleep problems, the endocrine system, pain, structural issues/injuries, nutritional imbalances, weight management, and much more.

Massage – Deep tissue massage is a powerful, customised full body massage that focuses on relieving specific stress and muscle tension.

Holistic natural facelift is a wonderfully relaxing treatment that balances holistically through facial massage. It is a customised combination of Eastern and Western facial massage, acupressure points and facial reflexology. The massage techniques can improve the complexion by stimulating skin rejuvenation and boosting cellular activity, aiding the removal of toxins and improving the flow of lymph. It reduces muscle tension and helps to reduce expression lines and wrinkles as well as toning and tightening the skin and the underlying muscles.

Tel: 07745 128331 E-mail: [email protected] www.villagetherapies.com


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Most people know that looking in the local newspaper is a great place to start if they’ve identified a problem for which they need a solution. They’ll find a tradesman with practi-cal skills, or a supplier with local

stock, but what about the issues that we are faced with in our daily lives, for which we have not yet identified the right solution?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is maybe exactly what you need. Rather than focusing on past circumstances and problems, this therapy can support you in realising solutions and achieving your preferred future. Whether we like it or not, few if any of us ever reach our full potential, so it follows that we could all do something to improve our lives.

There are many reasons why people become stuck, lose focus, become una-ble to cope, feel stressed, fearful or depressed, or simply lack the confi-dence they need to live a full and happy life, but positive change is very achievable, provided you have the will. Liane Ulbricht-Kazan is a clinical Hypnotherapist, now practicing in Nails-worth. She sees all kinds of people, with all kinds of issues, and just loves being able to help them to improve their lives, so why not get in touch with her to find out how Hypnotherapy may be able to help you towards a better future?

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Most people know that looking in the local newspaper is a great place to start if they’ve identified a problem for which they need a solution. They’ll find a tradesman with practi-cal skills, or a supplier with local

stock, but what about the issues that we are faced with in our daily lives, for which we have not yet identified the right solution?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is maybe exactly what you need. Rather than focusing on past circumstances and problems, this therapy can support you in realising solutions and achieving your preferred future. Whether we like it or not, few if any of us ever reach our full potential, so it follows that we could all do something to improve our lives.

There are many reasons why people become stuck, lose focus, become una-ble to cope, feel stressed, fearful or depressed, or simply lack the confi-dence they need to live a full and happy life, but positive change is very achievable, provided you have the will. Liane Ulbricht-Kazan is a clinical Hypnotherapist, now practicing in Nails-worth. She sees all kinds of people, with all kinds of issues, and just loves being able to help them to improve their lives, so why not get in touch with her to find out how Hypnotherapy may be able to help you towards a better future?

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GARDENING TIPS FOR SEPTEMBERprovided by Jon Mason of Highfield Garden World

As the wonderful harvest and colours of the autumn emerge, here are some tips to help youprepare your garden for the onset of winter.

PLANTING· With the ground still soft, this is the perfect time to plant new spring bulbs, trees and shrubs· If you have big clumps of perennials now is a good time to lift, divide and replant them to

rejuvenate borders

PRUNING· Remove spent flower stems, and prune out any broken or diseased stems in your shrubs· Any climbing or rambling roses that have finished flowering can be pruned back, but leave the

perpetual varieties for a while longer as they will continue blooming until the frosts· Hedges can be given their final trim of the season

THE LAWN· Raise your mower blades to let the grass grow a little taller to protect the roots over winter· If you have been plagued by weeds, remove them now before the ground becomes too wet· Aerating the lawn and also applying a top dressing will improve it for next year· September is the perfect time for sowing new lawns

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES· It’s harvest time for a host of goodies, and apples, pears and plums are at their best now.

Continue to pick your crops as they are ready, but clear them once they are finished to avoiddebris in the soil harbouring pest and diseases

· Dig up and store any potatoes left in the ground to avoid slug attack!· Remove any bruised or rotting fruit a.s.a.p. to stop it spreading disease or other nasties· Now is the time to plant onion and garlic sets· Pot up some herbs in pretty containers to overwinter on your kitchen window ledge

Finally, enjoy these mild, multi-coloured days of autumn. Enjoy too the knowledgethat spending a little time putting your garden to bed for the winter will pay offnext year!


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All aspects of tree surgery / tree care professionally undertaken by friendly and quali�ed members of sta�.Services include: Pruning / Crown reduction Felling / Stump removal Planting / Hedge maintenance Tree reports / Tree surveys

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PAYING TOO MUCH FOR LOCAL ADVERTISING?

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Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Dear Editor - I was struck by your editorial piece in the July issue, viz. the difficulties of divorce and house-moving - 'two of the most stressful things that happen in life' - as you describe them. Since I am investigating both options at this time I thought I would assist you (and others) by my thoughts on this area. I am considering dumping the current Mrs Heathcliffe. She is not getting any younger, and frankly does not now measure up. A few years ago on an "Activity" holiday in Tenerife she fell off her bicycle and broke her pump, and since that time has abandoned any form of useful exercise or leisure activity, eg. housework, spending most of her waking hours lounging around watching so-called 'Reality TV' shows such as Celebrity Homes under the Hammer and Flog something or other while putting on vast quantities of weight through excess consumption of chocolates. She is no longer an asset on social occasions, and I (no mean performer my-self you understand when taking the floor) am finding t increasingly difficult to manoeuvre her in tight situations. My 'secretary' (previously mentioned as my personal assistant accompanying me on business trips to Barbados) seems to fit the bill as a suitable replacement, but should any (female) readers of the magazine wish to present themselves as other candidates for my scrutiny I would find this acceptable - photographs necessary. Concerning house-moving, it is obviously no part of my plan to leave the marital home myself. I am fairly sure that any reasonable arbiter would find for me (and my secretary) should the current Mrs H start to be-have awkwardly, but just in case I am prepared to slip something (I am not without means) towards any necessary judicial 'expenses'. I would conduct the case myself, since I have strong views on any involvement of the legal profession - described I believe as the oldest in the world. Lawrence Heathcliffe Stroud

Your Turn (the page for your views)

Another letter from the ‘infamous’ Lawrence Heathcliffe in response to a previous article. Perhaps someone out there might be tempted to respond ??


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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.

Everybody’s got a book in them.

Book ad.indd 1 31/10/2013 15:34

Dear Editor - I was struck by your editorial piece in the July issue, viz. the difficulties of divorce and house-moving - 'two of the most stressful things that happen in life' - as you describe them. Since I am investigating both options at this time I thought I would assist you (and others) by my thoughts on this area. I am considering dumping the current Mrs Heathcliffe. She is not getting any younger, and frankly does not now measure up. A few years ago on an "Activity" holiday in Tenerife she fell off her bicycle and broke her pump, and since that time has abandoned any form of useful exercise or leisure activity, eg. housework, spending most of her waking hours lounging around watching so-called 'Reality TV' shows such as Celebrity Homes under the Hammer and Flog something or other while putting on vast quantities of weight through excess consumption of chocolates. She is no longer an asset on social occasions, and I (no mean performer my-self you understand when taking the floor) am finding t increasingly difficult to manoeuvre her in tight situations. My 'secretary' (previously mentioned as my personal assistant accompanying me on business trips to Barbados) seems to fit the bill as a suitable replacement, but should any (female) readers of the magazine wish to present themselves as other candidates for my scrutiny I would find this acceptable - photographs necessary. Concerning house-moving, it is obviously no part of my plan to leave the marital home myself. I am fairly sure that any reasonable arbiter would find for me (and my secretary) should the current Mrs H start to be-have awkwardly, but just in case I am prepared to slip something (I am not without means) towards any necessary judicial 'expenses'. I would conduct the case myself, since I have strong views on any involvement of the legal profession - described I believe as the oldest in the world. Lawrence Heathcliffe Stroud

Your Turn (the page for your views)

Another letter from the ‘infamous’ Lawrence Heathcliffe in response to a previous article. Perhaps someone out there might be tempted to respond ??

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SEPTEMBER 2014 COMMUNITY NEWS

MON 1ST - Antique & Collectables Fair runs from 8am -4pm in St. Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles, Stroud with free admission.TUES 2ND - Cainscross WI meets again at St. Matthew’s Church Hall starting at 7.15pm with Mr G. Yiend and ‘Cider with Rosie’. All welcome as visitors/new members with refreshments/raffle/sales table available.WED 3RD - 3pm Drop in for Tea at St. Matthew’s Hall, Cainscross. WED 3RD - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society meet at 7.30pm in the Town Hall for a demonstration ‘Memories’ by Ann WilletsTHURS 4TH - An Open Day for blueboxandtail therapy through play runs from 10am -5pm with more details from 01453 872346/07792915150.FRI 5TH - Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre runs from 10am -3pm with free admission at Town Hall, Nailsworth. Call Larry on 07800951964.FRI 5TH - ‘Two animals and a piece of string:bluebox explores creative play’ with workshop running 9.30 [email protected] 6TH - ‘Only Fools and Boycie’ at Cotswold Playhouse with John Challis. Sounds like a fun evening, which starts at 7.30pm with tickets at £15 available from 0333 666 3366 or visit www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk/tickets.SAT 6TH - Gigg Mill, Nailsworth opens from 10am -12noon for another chance to visit this historic mill. Details www.stroud-textile.org.ukSAT 6TH - Dunkirk Mill opens from 2-4pm with small entry fee. SUN 7TH - 8am Holy Communion, followed at 11am by Saints Alive and at 4pm by Choral Evensong at All Saints Church, Uplands. All welcome. SUN 7TH - Messy Church starts 2pm at Holy Trinity Church, next door to Stroud Hospital, with all welcome to attend.SUN 7TH - Dunkirk Mill GL5 5HH opens again from 2-4pm.SUN 7TH - Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League hold a Stall at Whiteway Village Fete, so please support this busy charity if you can.SUN 7TH - 10.30am Family Worship with Holy Communion, followed at 6pm by Evening Worship at Christ Church, Nailsworth. All welcome.SUN 7TH - Poetry Readings with Poet in Residence, Adam Horovitz at Museum in the Park. This is a free event, starting at 3pm. 01453 763394.TUES 9TH -Lip Reading Classes start again for people with hearing problems from 1.30 -3.30pm at St. Alban’s Church Hall, Parliament Street, Stroud with entry £3 per session. More details 01452 372999.TUES 9TH - Poetry Workshop starts today for retired people (listen or write) with Stroud U3A Free Taster at 2pm at 16 Grove Park Road, Uplands. Call 01453 758232 for more details. TUES 9TH - Brimscombe & Thrupp WI meet in Brimscombe & Thrupp Social Centre starting at 7.30pm for Diana Wall and ‘Scholars, Salvage & Servicemen’ with visitors/new members welcome. 01453 882652.THURS 11TH - Another Open Day for blueboxandtail. See details above.FRI 12TH - Workshop for blueboxandtail runs from 9.30-11am. SAT 13TH - Black Flower, Grey Bliss Exhibition opens at 10am at Ruskin Mill with more details 01453 837537/rmt.org/ruskin-mill-events.

SAT 13TH - Join the Curator on Heritage Open Day -Cowle Store Tours at 2pm and 3.30pm. This is also a free event, with booking necessary on 01453 763394/www.museuminthepark.org.ukSAT 13TH & SUN 14TH - Still at the Museum for ‘The Curator of Eccentricties’ where local poets and artists present a new collection inspired by Laurie Lee. Drop-in with free entry from 11am -5pm.SUN 14TH - Stowell Park Gardens GL54 3LE opens for Cobalt charity from 2-5pm with admission at £5 adult/under 16’s free. Homemade teas available and guide dogs only. Contact 01285 720247 for details.WED 17TH - Stroud Gardening Club will be back in action at The Congregational Church Rooms, Bedford Street, starting at 7.30pm.WED 17TH - Stonehouse WI will meet again at 7.30pm in the Stonehouse Community Centre for Shani Wills and ‘Sugar Roses’ talk and demonstration with visitors welcome. Refreshments/monthly competition and bring & buy available. Contact 01453 765656 for more details. SAT 20TH - Gigg Mill GL6 OJF opens again from 10am -12noon.And Dunkirk Mill Centre opening from 2-4pm with small entry charge.SAT 20TH - SUN 21ST - The Cruck House Garden GL17 OLG opens for British Red Cross from 11am -5pm with admission for £3.50 adult/children under 16 free of charge. Teas and plants for sale. SUN 21ST - Dunkirk Mill Centre opening from 2-4pm. 01453 766273.TUES 23RD - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society meet in St. John’s Church Hall, St. John’s Avenue, Churchdown at 7.30pm for Geoff North talking about ‘Marianne North’. Visitors welcome and refreshments.WED 24TH - Last September opening for the Dunkirk Centre 2-4pm.THURS 25TH - ‘Your Musical Memories’ returns to Stroud’s Subscription Rooms at 2.30pm for a delightful afternoon’s musical entertainment with admission for £5 each, including afternoon tea. 01453 760900.FRI 26TH - Music at Ruskin Mill with Tim Edey at 8pm. 01453 837537.SAT 27TH - Farmers’ Market runs from 9am -1pm in Mortimer GardensNailsworth for all your weekend requirements.SAT 27TH - Drop Over The Edge supporting The Door Youth Project at Lion House, Rowcroft, Stroud. Register now to secure your place. Contact 01453 756745 or visit www.charityabseil.eventrite.co.ukSAT 27TH - Dursley Male Voice Choir in Concert at Bingham Hall, Cirencester commencing at 7.30pm with doors open at 6.45pm. Tickets at £10 each from Cirencester Visitors’ Information Centre, Cotswold Care Hospice Shop and Sue Ryder shop in the Market Place, Cirencester.SUN 28TH - Five Valleys Walk supporting Meningitis Now. Walk as much, or as little as you can. For more information and to sign up online, visit www.fivevalleyswalk.com or call 0845 120 4530. WED 1ST OCT - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society welcome Delyth Price with her demonstation ‘Night At The Musicals’ with visitors welcome, starting at 7.30pm in the Town Hall, Nailsworth. Details may change, so please check before setting out!To list your events/activities for October 2014, please call Mary Jarrett on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.

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