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Phetsai DesignYou may be surprised by the
new facade of black and gold in Phetsai Design in Market Street.
Fear not. It suits the new business to a T!
Simon Phetsai has the vision and the passion to succeed at his new premises.
See page 6 for more.
Honeytrap in Market Street has moved from one side of the road to the other and into a more spacious area.
Kate Grunfeld took that opportunity to enhance her business.
See page 5 for more details.
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NailsworthNews
May 2017No. 171
A free monthly community paper for the parish of Nailsworth, available in colour on our website www.nailsworth news.org.uk
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Nailsworth FestivalIan Rank-Broadley’s Maquettes in St. George’s.
Nailsworth Festival offers the rare opportunity to see the Maquettes (small working scale models) at St. George’s Church.
These have been made in preparation for the completion of life size sculptures for the National Memorial Arboretum at Airewas in Staffordshire by one of our foremost current sculptors.
The Maquettes will be on display at St. George’s Church on the 20th and 21st May.
The Festival promises its usual kickoff with many family events on Saturday 20th May.
See details starting on page 10 for a selection of what is on offer.
Catch full details on its website or at the Town Information Centre.
Market Street seems to have developed a tempting mix of existing business ‘musical chairs’ and new enterprises.
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We Will Remember ThemIn May 1917 the following soldiers died:C.S.M. James Edward Lewis Hinton, M.M., of Oxfordshire (but his wife from Nailsworth) was killed in action on 3rd May 1917 in France, whilst serving with the 5th Battalion, Oxfords and Bucks Light Infantry.Corporal Reginald Harcourt Powell of Watledge was lost with S.S. “Transylvania” on 4th May 1917 off Italy, whilst serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps. Private Frederick Reginald Williams of Nailsworth was killed in action on 8th May 1917 in France, whilst serving with the 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment.
Further details available from the Nailsworth Archive, at the Town Hall.
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link). We apologise to those readers who were caught out by our little joke in the April News.
As far as we know there won’t be a canal arriving in Nailsworth anytime soon.
Well done to Glos Highways on a speedy and well delivered new
road surface through the middle of town - perhaps some sleepless nights for some, but overall it is worth it!
The best bit was seeing the temporary bollards on the newly painted
roundabout - it has made everyone slow done and again observe the highway code properly and the risk of accidents is gone. It is brilliant!
Can we now have a proper, permanent bollard in the middle of said roundabout? It will mean safety for all and a natural flow of traffic will also ensue.
If the walks could talk! Mike Harvey
would like to thank the many people who through last month’s issue of the Nailsworth News, responded to his request for guinea pigs to trial the WW1 Blue Plaque walks.
Many made contact and walked the walk(s). There was even a couple who were not sure they qualified since they were ‘newbies’ to the area - they had only been here for 3 years! Constructive feedback has already been received and duly noted. Once again, a big thank you!
Don’t forget to talk to us! Most of our news comes from you as our readers.
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A word from the MayorHow planning works Commenting on planning is one of our more important responsibilities. The way the town grows and matures is affected by buildings and developments. Council is a statutory consultee on planning. We are informed about all planning applications in the parish (and a few outside if they are likely to impact on us). We are able to comment on most, although for specialist ones such as Listed Building Consent and Tree Orders we do not comment. Our views hold more ‘weight’ than those from individuals so it is important for the town that we comment when appropriate. There are only certain aspects of planning we can comment on For example: Overlooking/loss of privacy • Loss of light • Parking • Highway safety • Traffic • Design. We discuss applications twice a month at the beginning of our full Council meetings. Councillors research applications online, and visit some sites. We also present plans on screen at the meeting, and take note of comments from the public, both at the meeting and online. Council agendas show which applications we will be discussing. For larger developments the developer can approach us beforehand to ask what we are more likely to accept. After the meeting we place our comments on Stroud DC’s Planing portal. For most planning applications Council Officers are delegated to decide, but larger and controversial ones go to the SDC DCC committee for decision.Election By the time this paper hits the streets we will have a new Town Councillor. Unfortunately print deadlines mean
no candidate profiles here. The candidates were Mike Kelly and Colleen Rothwell. So congratulations to our new councillor!The Town meeting and the new Award You’ll see in the centre spread that the Town Meeting was in a new format. The selection of town organisations that put together displays was great, and many people came to see what the town has to offer. Thank you to everyone involved and particularly to the winners of the Town Awards - you make such a difference to our community. Thank you also to Peter Reed, who presented the Town Awards, and who has helped create a new award, the Peter Reed Sporting Award. This will be awarded yearly over the next few years to the person whose life has changed the most through sport. The first presentation will be next year, so over the next 12 months please get thinking about who should win it.
I have enjoyed this year as Mayor and I will be happy to serve as Mayor again if my fellow councillors will have me!
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Poppy WaterfallMargaret Marshall made a plea to all knitters via Facebook.There are plans to make a ‘waterfall of poppies’ from the clock tower this November. Many
hundreds of poppies are wanted. Patterns (and sometimes spare wool) can be collected from the TIC and finished poppies can be
taken there as well. Cutoff is likely to be early October, but has yet to be confirmed. After the closing date there will be some artistic discussion as to how the waterfall can be created
based on the number of poppies collected.Margaret’s photo shows the first box full already. More patterns are being asked for so it is hoped
that the project will be hugely successful. Margret is delighted, “It is wonderful how this has caught people’s imagination.”
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Edmonds Art has just opened as a new gallery and studio and is the brainchild of Jacki Edmonds who excels in pastels of animals, landscapes and almost anything that you commission from her, though not people!
She started experimenting in oils and acrylics through her own self-taught interest many years ago and, because of her love of animals, soon moved into animal portraits and the use of pastels, something she came across purely by accident. “It’s the perfect medium for my work - I can control the pencil with detail and depths of colour on an animal’s fur far more than with a brush and oils, and the whole concept works very well. I still use oils and acrylics if the need is there!”
Although self-taught with no formal training at all, Jacki’s work is a real joy. Her light and airy gallery has an abundance of pictures for sale and if needed, just give you an idea for portraits of your dogs, cats, horses and more! You can see her beavering away every day in the Gallery - ask her anything you want!
At the moment Jacki is open just in the mornings - she wants to see how things go and she hopes to start ‘art with pastels’ courses in the near future. She has a strong following from very positive Summer Show events, fairs and demos.
Prices are from £75.00 - £175.00 and Jacki works from clear, focused photographs. Examples and plenty of information can be gleaned from her informative website. You can come and watch while your pet portraits are coming to life if you wish!
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Market Street is one of those little gems that can be found in many an old town. Nailsworth takes pride in having this ancient street and it is surprising that more people don’t know of what is has on offer.Although this Street has experienced moments of boom and decline, it carries the imagination of many and it is gratifying to report that the phoenix rises again. New, relocating, expanding, moving and re-invention abound. Pay this gem of a street a visit!
Just Because has expanded and taken over next door - a wonderful added venture to Andy Evans’ brilliant card shop. In essence, it is a great emporium for all things party! It has all you need in order to organise your own party for almost any age.
Andy and his team offer bespoke packages for a wedding, celebration, summer party, or any kind of party get-together and for any number of guests.
There is so much to see that it is easier to call in and look for oneself; there is so much to choose from … everything for a tea party, bespoke balloons, party bags, pass the parcels, sparklers, balloon bouquets and the rest.
A very popular and new idea is the ‘Personalised Gift’ selection. Download your photo, choose the design to put on a mug, plate, cards, photo frame, iPhone cases or even a cushion (!) and call back in an hour after a coffee down the road and collect! Simples!
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Get Vegucated with Asparagasm! Nailsworth is fast
becoming a foodie destination for those in the know, with over twenty restaurants to choose from, all offering different cuisine.
Tucked away in Market Street is one of the newer kids on the block, Asparagasm, offering tasty and healthy lunches, brunches and afternoon
indulgences which are all sugar, dairy and gluten free.What you may not know is that there is also a sister venture,
only a few steps away at The Old Market site, which is primarily a teaching space at weekends.
There is growing interest and demand for plant-based cheeses, which is an area of expertise at Asparagasm. Lucy, Asparagasm’s artisan Cheese Maker, runs half-day workshops where aspiring cheese enthusiasts can learn the tricks of the trade at their state of the art teaching kitchen. These events are gathering quite a following amongst the vegan and ‘free-from’ communities, attracting visitors from as far afield as London and even Portugal!
Using only simple ingredients and natural techniques, students learn about the fermentation processes involved in vegan cheese making, and once they have developed the necessary skills, students are then able to experiment with creating their own flavours.
Classes are kept small and friendly to ensure quality, and all ingredients, course materials, welcome drink, lunch, tastings and cheeses to take home are all included.
As well as all things cheesy, Head Chef Lauren, who has just returned from training with Matthew Kenney in California, is also offering a packed teaching programme. Upcoming classes include heavenly Chocolate Masterclasses, a teaching residency next month at Prema Arts (Dursley) as well as bespoke private lessons, where you can learn how to make all sorts of wonderful food.
For further information, why not visit the Asparagasm Facebook page, or pop in for a chat!
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Honeytrap’s move from across the road offers some wonderful items.
Kate knows her market and demand was so good that this opportunity was soon snapped up to take over a building which offers more space for a wider variety of products to suit any shopper.
Apart from a varied selection of “casual wear with a twist for any occasion” Honeytrap also sells shoes (Victoria plimsolls, Ilse Jacobsen, Cara and Maruti) and a popular selection of clothes (Ilse Jacobsen, Cream and Luella, a local brand, to name a few).
Kate always has a good selection of ‘gifty things’ and
accessories and now sells men’s socks and amusing books - interesting!
Pop in - browse and take your time - there is no rush. As Kate says, “ We offer affordable styles for any woman. We are always here to help!”
Honeytrap is open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm. Contacts: 350857 / FB: Honeytrap Womensear
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Simon Phetsai of Phetsai Design in Market Street has, after years with a successful stall in Cirencester, located to here in town and put down his roots.
Originally from Thailand, he came over here almost 20 years ago and after working in catering and a salon he realised that people were showing great interest in his jewellery business - so the business in lady’s accessories began.
Some of Simon’s stock is from Thailand and much is home made, but there is always a seasonal change to what he has to offer so keep popping in to see what is new!
Sterling silver, swarvoski crystal, freshwater pearls, mother of pearl etc. are all pat of his designs and they all sparkle like crazy! There is something for everyone with even smaller goods from just a fiver! Costume jewellery, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets are in abundance and there is something for that special occasion, evening attire or just smart casual.
There is a small section of leather handbags from Italy and some sarongs just to whet the appetite.
Simon’s shop is open Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pmFB: Phetsai Designs
Bobby and Sally
In our February 2015 issue of the Nailsworth News we brought news of Tibetan terriers Bobby and Sally.They were frequenters to the RSPCA shop and other establishments in town. Their owner Austin gave us the sad news. “My two dogs Bobby and Sally are no more. For many years they visited and loved Nailsworth.I’m sure there are many who will remember them over their times in the town.”
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Due to the upcoming redevelopment of Tanners Piece and Ringfield the majority of the
Park Road Area Residents Association are moving away.
We are actively seeking new members. If you live in or around the Park Road area and would like to join us then you’re more than welcome.
We hold a monthly committee meeting on the last Thursday of every month at the Ringfield Community Centre where all are welcome to talk about any concerns in the area - good or bad!
The next meeting is on 25th May at 7pm - please join us!
Every Friday we hold a coffee morning in the Community Centre starting at 10am where we hold a raffle of any items you wish to bring along. Refreshments are provided at a small cover charge of 50p.
In addition to the above we hold Film Nights every fortnight. See the notice board on the roadside by the Ringfield Community Centre.
At our last committee meeting we discussed holding a bring and share BBQ, table top sale etc. and hold this event at KGV on Bank Holiday Monday (29 May).
We are looking still for people to help with this event - please attend the next committee meeting and we’d be delighted to see you!
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[email protected] date for application is noon on Friday 19th May.Applications will be considered via a letter and a request for an application form. Chairperson, Horsley Playgroup at the above email address.
Nortonwood Forest SchoolNailsworth Youth Club is working in
partnership with All Seasons Forest School to deliver a fun and exciting opportunity for young people to explore the woods, learn some new skills and most of all, have fun outdoors.
The project will start on Monday June 5th 4-6pm
for 6 weeksAges 8 –12 at Norton Woods
Places are limited so please book in advance.
Tracy - [email protected]
The telephone box along Watledge Lane adjacent to WH Davies’ cottage had a Spring Clean at the beginning of April.
Residents are welcome to use this important landscape feature as a book and plant exchange. Open all hours and free.
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Horsley C of E Primary SchoolAt the end of March, with Easter fast approaching, we welcomed the
lovely volunteers from ‘Open the Book’. A group of local people who take regular acts of worship into primary schools through themed and dramatised storytelling, all without charge.
Using mime, props, costume, and even the children and staff themselves, they present the Bible stories in a lively and informative way.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the ‘Easter Experience’, learning about Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Crucifixion, Jesus in the tomb and the real meaning of Easter. All the children in KS2 (7 to 11 years) had the opportunity to explore the carefully and beautifully presented stations, each of which linked with the story of Easter.
Afterwards the children all spoke enthusiastically about the experience. Eden said, “It was really fun!” and Anamaria recounted that, “On the Last Supper, it felt as if we were really there.” Our thanks go to the volunteers from ‘Open the Book’ for making the ‘Experience Easter’ an experience to remember.
We rounded off this busy term with the Annual Duck Race, organised as usual by the Friends of Horsley School. When school finished at 2.15pm, children and their parents all wandered down to Washpool in the sunshine to cheer on their duck(s) as they raced merrily down the stream to the finish line. A wonderful start to the Easter break.
Gary Price, Headteacher. www.horsley.gloucs.sch.uk
St. Dominic’sAt St Dominic’s we
have had an eventful end to the Spring term with children supporting lots of charitable events!
The children entered into the spirit of our glamour day which we held to support Red Nose Day; they very much enjoyed their fashion parade, dance afternoon and the cakes that were on sale. Each house team has led different events to raise money for CAFOD and the East African Crisis Appeal. This has included a pyjama day, wheelie day, decorating and selling cookies and holding a coin race.
After the Easter break children will continue their fantastic fundraising events by holding a milk shake Monday and Toasty Tuesday, when these items will be made and sold at break time. Everyone is looking forward to the summer term ahead, when the children in all classes will be having the opportunity to enjoy outdoor learning days at Copsegrove Farm, Bisley and children from Year 5 and Year 6 will be going on their residential.
The school, parish and Woodchester community will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Wayside Cross in June; more information to follow.
Another important date to mark in for your diaries is Saturday 20th May, when the PTA will be running their annual Duck Race in Mortimer Gardens, as part of the Nailsworth festival. Please come along to join us for this fun, family event!
Jacqui Sollars, Headteacher / 832682admin@st-domincs.gloucs.sch.ukwww.st-dominics.gloucs.sch.uk
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St. George’s and Christ ChurchDear friends,
I am sure that you will have heard it said that Christianity is a ‘prop in the lives of weak people’. Try telling that to the 215 million Christians around the world who experience high, very high or extreme persecution all over the world.
The news told us recently of Egyptian Christians bombed because of their faith, but this is the tip of the iceberg.
In the past, the persecution of Christians was usually the result of Islamic extremists, but recently a new rival has appeared – Ethnic Nationalism. The charity Open Doors which works and campaigns for persecuted Christians said, “While Ethnic Nationalism took an anti-establishment form in the West, in Asia it took an anti-minorities form, fuelled by dramatic religious nationalism and government insecurity. It is common - and easy - for tottering governments to gain quick
support by scapegoating Christians.”In India, a country rising up the list of
those where people are persecuted for their faith, “An average of 40 incidents were reported per month, including pastors beaten, churches burned and Christians harassed,” stated Open Doors. “Of the 64 million Christians in India, approximately 39 million experience direct persecution.”
In such situations, the idea of Christianity being a prop seems somewhat far-fetched! If you would like to know more about the persecution of
Christians, you can look on - www.opendoorsuk.org
The challenge to those of us who claim to be Christians is often that our ‘enemy’ is apathy – both that of others and even our own. Do we really stand up for what believe in, no matter what the cost? Are we even prepared to stand alongside those who share our faith from different churches or alongside those of different faiths? Jesus would …
With every good wish – Mike and Helene
May Special Events for Churches Together in NailsworthSaturday 13th MayChristian Aid sponsored walk from Stonehouse Methodist Church to Nailsworth starting at 12.00 (Coffee and cakes from 20.00 am until 12.00) and ending with afternoon tea at Christ Church.Sunday 14th May 10.30 am – Joint Service for Christian Aid at Christ Church3.30 pm - Messy Church at Nailsworth SchoolSaturday 20th MayChurches Together will be at the Nailsworth Festival MarketWednesday 24th May7.30 pm Comedy Night at Christ Church with Tony Vino – tickets £5.00 from the TIC, Nailsworth Festival or from St George’s or Christ Church. This is part of Nailsworth Festival.
Helene Grant, Minister, Christ Church 07956 657759
[email protected] Rev. Mike Smith, St. George’s / 836536 / [email protected]
Youth, Faith & ChurchAnna O’Hara
It’s come to that time of year again when the one word on every teen’s mind is ‘exams’, closely followed by ‘revision’, ‘stress’ and ‘time’.
The entire period of May to June is consumed by doing more, feeling more and having less (of the aforementioned of course).
Although the strain and pressure of participating is daunting to consider, the most important thing to remember is the sense of achievement that comes at the end of it!
For a while, knuckling down into a textbook or six will become a bearable routine and before you know it (but you probably will notice it a bit), you will be able to do as you wish in the Great British sun and celebrate to your heart’s content!
Good luck to everyone starting, continuing or finishing their round of exam years and get back to the flashcards!
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Ian Rank-Broadley’s Maquettes in St, George’s.
As you can see from the front page, we are to experience a rare opportunity to see these maquettes.
The maquettes (small working scale models) have been made in preparation for the completion of life size sculptures for the National Memorial Arboretum at Airewas in Staffordshire.
Previously they have only ever been exhibited at the Imperial War Museum, London.
The finished commission represent these same two groups of figures cast in bronze. The Arboretum is the largest war memorial in this country. The casts were made by Castle Fine Arts Foundry at Inchbrook and Llanrhaeadr and were
unveiled by HM the Queen in 2007. Rank-Broadley, who lives locally, has completed a number of important
commissions, is a Brother of the Arts Workers Guild, in 1996 granted the Freedom of the City of London and in 2009 made a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
Most of us should be familiar with his work as his effigy of Queen Elizabeth II has been on all UK and Commonwealth coinage since 1998!
His work belongs to a tradition of the finest English commemorative Memorial Sculpture, such comparable forbears would include Charles Sargeant Jagger (Royal Regiment of Artillery, Hyde Park Corner).
Other work by Ian Rank-Broadley can be seen locally, such as at the Abbey Gardens in Malmesbury and his work will be included in the forthcoming Art Festival here in St. George’s, Nailsworth in September.
John Rodgers
‘Only a stone’s throw from Nailsworth’
Come and see the exhibition of many images seen in the Nailsworth News over the years by our own resident photographer. Martin Stone.
There may be some photos you remember!
On display in the Mortimer Rooms, Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st May 10am - 5pm.
Fire Station Hosts EventNailsworth Community Fire Station invites the
local community to an open day on -Sunday 21st May 2017
This will coincide with the first Sunday of the Nailsworth Festival and the Station will be open to the public from 11am until 4pm.
There will be demonstrations throughout the day at allotted times. Times and events will be confirmed nearer the event date.
Look out for further details in the May edition of the Nailsworth News.
Rachael Wells - Firefighter Tel: 07772 458796
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Festival activities across the town on Saturday 20th MayCome and join in the Festival Saturday activities starting at 10am in Mortimer Gardens. The programme includes entertainment for all the family including Tai chi, Nailsworth Primary School Choir, Punch and Judy, juggling, rock and roll and lindy hop. There will be a market below Mortimer Gardens. Around the corner in Market Street the traders will be spilling out onto the street with café tables and stalls accompanied by a programme of entertainment provided by local musicians. And this year there will be more street music at other spots around the town, including Cossack Square and St. George’s Church. Many of Nailsworth’s wonderful restaurants and cafes have joined together to make a food trail on Festival Saturday.
There will be a variety of exciting foods to sample – look out for details on posters and fliers around town and at the Festival info stall. Participants include Wild Garlic, Oldstone, Asparagasm, Wilder, Number 28, The Canteen, Hobbs House, The Vault, The Olive Tree, William’s Food Hall and Oyster Bar.
Exhibitions The armed forces memorial at the
National Memorial Arboretum. The working Maquettes.Saturday 20th May 9:30 am -5 pm and Sunday 21st May1pm-– 5pm, St George’s Church This is unique opportunity to see the work of the renowned sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. On display will be the working Maquettes for the Armed Force’s Memorial, This is the first time the Maquettes have been exhibited publicly since their exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in 2008. “Only a Stone’s throw from Nailsworth” Nailsworth News PhotographsSaturday 20th and Sunday 21st May, Mortimer Room10am-5pmExhibition of past photographs in colour from the Nailsworth News’ own photographer Martin Stone.Lest we forget – Casualties from Nailsworth in World War OneSaturday 20th May, St George’s Church, 10am-4 pm Come along to St George’s and discover the details uncovered by the Archive
Team about those who made such huge sacrifices for their Country in the 1914 – 18 war.
Sporting, walking and riding activities Riding the BoundsSunday 21st May, starting at Barton End Equestrian Centre, £10 per person (to cover admin costs). Ring Barton End Equestrian Centre on 834915A cavalcade of horse riders will trace the boundary of Nailsworth Town, covering a distance of about ten miles. Participants can bring their own horse (parking available); alternatively, available horses may be hired from Barton End Stables. Footie Fest Sunday 21st May, 2-4pm, King George V Playing Field If you enjoy playing football and are aged between 8 and 16 come and join Nailsworth Youth Club in partnership with PSALMS in an afternoon of football fun. Nature RambleSunday 28th May 11:30am-2:30pm (approximately) start at Nailsworth Library, £3 adults, children freeA nature ramble and picnic on the Commons.
Workshops and activities Stroudwater TextilesGigg Mill open: 20th May, 10am – 12noon, 27th May, 10am -12noon and 2pm-4pmDunkirk Mill open: 20th and 21st May, 2pm-4pm both daysCost £3 for one mill and £5 of two, pay on the doorVisit local mills and learn the history of the cloth manufacturing industry that dominated the Stroud Valleys for 200 Years. This event is organised by the Stroudwater Textile Trust.Continued on page 14 . . .
The Great Nailsworth Duck RaceFestival Saturday 20th May 10am - 1pm
Following the success of last year’s event, St. Dominic’s School PTA are preparing for the next races down the stream in Mortimer Gardens.
This is a great day out for all the family, come along, sponsor a duck and join in, great prizes to be won!
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Nailsworth Silver Jubilee Shield
The winner of the Shield this year is Suki Samra of Lawnside Stores, Forest Green.
Many nominations came in for Suki, noting small random acts of kindness for local people going through a hard time, fundraising challenges such as the 5 Valleys Walk for Meningitis, distributing Nailsworth News, and supporting the Youth Club.
Perhaps more widely known for cooking - producing meals for fund-raising events and generally having an outstanding attitude to the community.
Communities are so much stronger because of people like Suki.
Chamberlain Trophy for Sporting
ExcellenceThe winner of the Trophy for
this year was Phil Butterworth of Forest Green Rovers who runs their Youth Ambassadors Scheme.
Youngsters are our future and by setting up a scheme, that brought many young people into contact with our senior football club, Phil is helping to ensure that the future is bright for Sport in our community.
Phil has worked tirelessly to promote excellent sport, and getting schools’ involvement by arranging for Team Stars to visit them.
One of these Ambassadors (Elsie Heslop) writes on Sport for Nailsworth News. The award was collected on Phil’s behalf by Dane Vince.
Mayor’s AwardsEvery Year the Mayor makes awards to local people who have
made exceptional contributions to the life of our community. This is based on nominations from members of the public and our Town Councillors.
The awards are to publicly recognise the work of people and groups in Nailsworth. There are four different awards as shown here.
Nailsworth Celebrating the
work of volunteersNailsworth Town Council has
revolutionised the way it reports to the Town. It merged the Town Meeting with the Mayor’s Reception to produce an event which would be inclusive to all.
It intended to be a dynamic presentation to the Town and in large measure this was achieved. The first Town Meeting under the new format was a complete success and we believe it to be an absolute Triumph.
There were 30 local organisations represented, and each had a stall displaying the work that they offer to Nailsworth. With one exception these were all groups run by volunteers.
The whole event celebrated the work of volunteers in our community, and to recognise the most exceptional examples of that work, the Mayor presented awards, with the assistance of Pete Reed OBE.
“ . . . an event which would be inclusive to all, and intended to be dynamic in the way the people of the Town experienced it.”
There was quite a buzz in the room, and many members of the public attended, though it would have been gratifying to see more there. At times there were almost as many members of the public as volunteers. People talked to each other in a way that has not happened before at such meetings.
Refreshments were provided throughout the evening and members of the Guides served canapes. It is perhaps an indication of the nature of the event that one of the Guides (Lilia Kayani photo above) turned out to be an award winner.
Nailsworth Town Council Report
The Mayor, Cllr Jonathan Duckworth, started the proceedings by announcing that the Town Crier, Tony Evans, was now in his 25th year of service and invited the meeting to show their appreciation.
The Mayor then spoke to the Town Council Annual Report, outlining that the main aims of the Town Council in the last year. This had been to review staffing and administration, make the Town Council more accessible to the public, and overhaul the finances of the Council. These had been achieved.
Copies of the Report are available from the Town Hall and Town Information Centre and also the Town Council website
www.nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.ukwhere you can also see a timelapse
video of the event. Well worth a look.
Pete Reed OBE – Nailsworth’s OlympianPete (right) attended the meeting, with his medals, and presented the Mayor’s Awards to
the recipients. He also announced that after discussion with the Mayor, a new award was being set up.
Pete wants to put something back into Nailsworth, which has supported him so strongly through his own sporting endeavours, and gave him such a wonderful childhood.
He said there was something special about Nailsworth. The new award is for somebody whose life has changed dramatically through sport. This is not about achieving excellence, but about people achieving something through sport.
Nominations will be sought from residents of Nailsworth for the next Town Meeting in 2018.
Nailsworth’s Young Persons Award
The winner of this award is Lilia Kayani, who has been raising money for conservation
and community work in Borneo. Lilia has held many fund-raising events,
including Christmas Fairs, a Barn Dance, Discos and a Easter Trail hunt.
The fund-raising target was £4,500 and she has now raised most of that target for work in Borneo.
Lilia is a member of Girl Guiding Nailsworth Valley
District, and her work has been part of their outreach work in Borneo.
Nailsworth Festival Arts
AwardThe winners of this year’s
award are the WI (Women’s Institute) and all those who have contributed to the yarn-bombing Poppies on the War Memorial.
The person who instigated this project was Sue Wales, and she collected the award on behalf of the WI.
What caught the Mayor’s imagination here is the way a simple idea could be carried out in the community and then put together to make a very striking and moving impact. They have plans for a more ambitious project with the poppies.
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Kathryn Williams Thursday 25th May, Town Hall, 7:30pm £15 BarBritish singer/songwriter Kathryn Williams has
released 13 albums and shared the stage with many major artists. The Wizard of Oz Friday 26thMay, Town Hall, 7:30pm Adult £12, Child (5-16) £6, (Under 5 Free) BarThe M&M Theatrical Productions’ beautiful adaptation of the classic story.Madi Stimpson Quartet Saturday 27th May, Nailsworth Subscription Rooms, 7:30pm £10 BarMadi Stimpson is an exciting and eclectic guitarist, composer and singer-songwriter. Tickets for most events can be booked online via the Festival website:
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Putting that particular peculiarity aside and the mystery of the khazi-cast-offs, we are fortunate to have the annual orchestrated ‘Clean Up’. April saw the Rotary Club in harmonized action with the much appreciated event; supported with enthusiastic, skilled-rubber-gloved volunteers to reach the places that the Council can’t.
Each year the volunteers collect a vast amount of rubbish which the minority deem fit to blight our town with.
April’s clean up volunteer Ros John supplied this photograph of Don Luke (bog seat in place) and Steve Hooper.
Ros advises that they had a go at clearing some of the accumulated rubbish chucked over the banks below Pensile Road, “a job almost needing crampons and ropes!”
In all seriousness, it is a sad truth that this clean up is necessary. We humbly thank the organisers and the volunteers who make this event successful for a litter free (or litter-reduced) town.
Congratulations to Elsie Heslop!Elsie, who
writes regularly for the NN in her role as an FGR Ambassador, has just been awarded Secondary School Ambassador of the Year 2017.
This is because of all her efforts over the past year helping to promote all things to do with the Club.
Elsie’s recent Q&A article with Phil Butterworth was so well liked by FGR that it was also printed in their literature.
We hope she will continue to write for us next season - exciting times ahead!
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A message of thanks for help in time of needJan Cohen of Watledge has contacted NN to pass on her thanks for the
enormous help she has received in the last two months in walking her little dog ‘Teddy’.
Two months ago Jan had a knee operation and during her recuperation Teddy has been walked regularly by a rota of helpers. This has included her family, neighbours and friends; particularly the friends she has made while walking Teddy before she had the operation.
This is the sort of situation faced by many elderly people with their pets, which is why we thought we should publicise also the great help Jan has received from the Cinnamon Trust, a national Charity for the elderly and their pets.
Cinnamon Trust has volunteers in Nailsworth, and their volunteers are also helping in walking Teddy.
Jan told us that all the help she has received has been amazing and done with such wonderful friendship and care. She also said, “I must say that Teddy has certainly lost a fair bit of weight and thoroughly enjoyed himself with all the extra walking. Many, many thanks to everybody who helped.”
We thought readers would like to know more about the Cinnamon Trust, so we intend to include a more detailed account of the Charity’s work and something about their local volunteers in a future issue.
The Charity helps elderly people with their pets, and this includes cats as well as dogs.
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The Royal British LegionThe RBL will be holding its annual coffee morning
on Saturday 24 June 2017 in the Mortimer Rooms. This is the same day as the Armed Forces Day, the Farmers Market and just as important the appearance of Little Mix at Gloucester Rugby’s sacred hallowed turf – Kingsholm!! Do feel free to pop in for a brew and a chat!
Quiz Night. There is also a quiz night on Sat 6 May 17 at the Comrades Club. Teams of 4 (£10 a team) are invited to take part in a fun (and challenging) event with suitable prizes for the winners!!
The Royal British Legion (Forest Green/Nailsworth Branch) holds its meetings on the third Thursday of each month at the Social Club in Brewery Lane. Anyone who would like to consider joining the Branch is more than welcome to come along, have a drink and a chat with our group. No one needs to have been a member of the Armed Forces to join. Forthcoming dates are; 18th May, 20th July and 21st September. Anyone who would like further information about the Royal British Legion is asked to contact -
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Comrades Reunion coming up!This month there is a big get-together at The
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A few weeks ago a vintage dog nightdress case was donated and was kept on a shelf awaiting a little research as it bore no label or clue to its make.
More recently we took possession of a wicker basket-cum-pushchair which I thought would make an interesting window display. After failing to find a suitable old fashioned doll to complete the arrangement I remembered the rather tired dog on the shelf and it fitted the chair perfectly and took pride of place in our toy window display.
Imagine our surprise when a rather shocked lady came into the shop this morning saying she had just seen the old dog nightdress case in the window and that she owns one exactly the same. She was given hers when a baby in the 1950’s by an aunt and it sits in
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She recognised the eyes, brass zip, and although in quite a threadbare condition, it was definitely the same make. She left the shop only to return a short while later having decided to buy the dog as it was such a coincidence to have discovered another.
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Wayside Cross 100 Years on
As featured in a recent NN, you will remember the article about the Wayside Cross at Woodchester which is 100 years old this year.
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Phil Goodwin says, “We would like to hear from you so you can be invited to the service which is planned for the Centenary on the 10th June 2017. Many relations of the soldiers were present at the original ceremony and it would be wonderful if 100 years later relatives were also at the Cross to remember the dead.”
Please contact Phil Goodwin for more information and to register your interest - [email protected]
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www.veganfestivalofbritain.org.uk.Veganism is about living with
respect for all life and seeking to extend the circle of compassion and care to all living creatures. There are over half a million vegans in the UK – three and a half times as many as there were in 2006, making it perhaps the fastest growing lifestyle movement. It is now well known that adopting a plant-based diet significantly reduces an individual’s carbon footprint. Nailsworth’s Climate Action Group is tackling climate change at a local level, and eliminating, or at least reducing, consumption of meat and dairy could be a key part of this strategy. There is also well documented evidence of the health benefits of the vegan diet.
Nailsworth is, of course, well placed to take part in the Vegan Festival, being home to the only vegan football club in the country - Forest Green Rovers – and to Asparagasm, the ground-breaking gluten-free/vegan café/restaurant. Those seeking a cruelty-free, healthy and ecologically sustainable way of living are well catered for locally,
as most of Nailsworth’s cafés and restaurants cater for vegan diets. The Olive Tree has an extensive vegan menu and Wild Garlic and the Ruskin Mill café are very happy to offer vegan dishes. Our shops provide an ever-increasing range of healthy, plant based foods, plus a range of cruelty-free toiletries and cosmetics.
During the Festival period, local outlets such as Green Spirit, Shiny Goodness, the Co-op supermarket and Horsley Community Shop will be highlighting their vegan
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To celebrate all this, and to support those who are interested in discovering more about the ethical, ecological and health benefits of plant-based diets, local members of the Gloucestershire Vegans group will host a stall at Nailsworth Market on Saturday 27th May, from 9am to 1pm. Drop by for free samples of delicious vegan goodies - courtesy of Asparagasm and others - plus a wealth of information, tempting recipes, and details of where vegan products can be purchased in the town.
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When?Mrs. Jones, a resident of Windsoredge, was a
little alarmed at the recent notice advising her of a three day road closure.
She commented, “Looks like we get an extra day this year. Does that make me even older?”
We feared that the road would also be closed on 32nd and 33rd of April and we tried to put it in our calendars, but we just couldn’t fit it in.
Maybe Severn Trent planned to walk their unicorns at Windsoredge on those days. If you sighted any, please get in touch.[Ed Note - we believe that ST have re-stabled their unicorns and have amended the notice of date to later in May.]
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Arts & CraftsArkell Art Club, Fridays 2pm, Arkell Centre. Try felting, drawing, glass painting, watercolour and lots more. Info: Emma 754559Art for Fun painting classes, Tuesdays 1.30-3pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Sheila 07870 896815Creative Textiles course, Adults Monday 11am-2pm, Children (8yrs & over) Mondays 3.35-5.30pm Subscription Rooms. Info: Grace 07539 548648 or www.practicalintelligence.org.uk/print-making.phpFive Valleys Quilters - 2nd Wednesday of the month. Info: Debbie 07850 943696 or email [email protected] crafts circle, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm, Mother GooseKnitting Circle, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6-8pm, Mother GooseKnitting Group, Thursdays 10am-12pm, Mother GooseStained glass & Mosaic Workshops, Tuesdays 7-9pm and Fridays 2-4pm, Nailsworth community workshop Subs, Rooms. Info: Pam 07971 737626Nailsworth Knitters, second Monday of the month. Info: Margaret 834996 Sit & Stitch, Thursdays 10am-12pm at Wyevale Garden Centre Cafe. Info: Becky [email protected] or 833678.Woodwork session for home educated children. Monday 11am-1pm Friday 9-11am 11.30am-1.30pm. Sub rooms. Info: Pam 07971 7376261st Nailsworth Brownies (7-10 yrs) & 1st Nailsworth Guides (10-14 yrs) on Mondays. 1st Nailsworth Rainbows (5-7 yrs) & 1st Nailsworth Senior Section (14-25 yrs) on Tuesdays. www.girlguidingnailsworth.wordpress.comBaby Bounce & Rhyme, Mondays 11.30am, Library (term time only)Barton End Equestrian Centre Toddler and Pony Club, various times throughout the week and weekend. Info: 834915Beavers/Cubs/Scouts, Beavers 6 to 8 years old on Wednesdays; Cubs: 8 to 10 years Thursdays, Scouts 10 to 14 years Fridays. Info: www.nfgscouts.org Welcomes both boys and girls.Community workshops for home-educated children (7+ yrs), Fridays 9am & 11.30am (£10). Info: Pam 07971 737626Children’s Centre Family Drop-In Session, Wednesdays 10-11.30am (term time), Arkell Centre (£1). Info: 549860Children’s Centre Toy Library, Wednesdays 10-11am (term time), Arkell Centre. Info: 549860Children’s Centre Young and Pregnant Parents Group, Fridays 10-11.30am (term time), Arkell Centre (£1). Info: 549860Fun Day Fridays, simple craft activities for pre-school children, every second Friday 2.15-2.45 pm, Nailsworth Library (free)Mothers Together, Thursday mornings, 10-11.30am, Town Hall. A group for mothers of young children to get support and form friendships. £5 per session. Info: Eva 07981623981 [email protected] Playmates Little Top Toddler Group (0-5 yrs) Fridays 9-11am (term time only), Nailsworth Primary School. Entrance through the playground, if the gate is shut phone Laura 07717 372803 to be let in (£2)Phoenix Playmates Nursery and Pre-school, sessions 5 days a week
(term time only). Nailsworth Primary School. Info: Julie 833511 or email [email protected] Musical Storytime, Mondays 9.45-10.45an & 11am-12pm (term time), Town Hall. A creative session of singing, movement and storytelling for babies & toddlers. £33 for 6 week term. email [email protected] to book a free taster sessionPlaycirlce drop in playspace sessions, Wednesday 9.30-11.45 Town HallStory Time at Nailsworth Library (2-5yrs), Wednesdays 10.30-11am and Fun Day Friday craft activities for pre school. 2nd/4th Fridays 2-4pm. Drop in (term time). Tiny Talk Baby Signing, Wednesdays 10-11am, Arkell Centre. Booking required. Info: Claire 07525 443999 or [email protected] & FaithSunday 14th May, 10.30 am – Joint Service for Christian Aid at Christ ChurchSunday 14th May Messy Church, Nailsworth School, 3.30pmSt. Georges 11am Sunday Service
CommunityAlzheimer’s Cafe, Last Wednesday of the month (not Dec) 2-4pm, Christ Church Rooms. Info: 834714 Archive Office open Mondays and Fridays 10am-12pm, Town HallBingo, Saturdays from 8pm, Shortwood Social ClubBingo, Nailsworth Social Club. Every Sunday 6.15pm.Bingo, Fridays 7th, 21st April, 7.15pm. Nailsworth Comrades Club.Carers Group, 1st Wednesday of each month, 2.30-4.00pm in the Mortimer Room. All carers welcome. Info: Jo Limbrick, 07713 760012.Citizen’s Advice Bureau drop-in, Tuesdays 1.00-3.30pm, Arkell Centre Computer Buddy scheme drop-in, Wednesdays 10am-12pm or book a slot on Friday mornings, Nailsworth Library. Info: 832747Credit Union, Wednesdays 2.30-4pm, Arkell Centre. Info: 298785Forest Green Senior Citizens Thursdays 2-4pm, Arkell Centre. Info: David 833411Library Club for older people, 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm, transport can be provided. Info: 832747Lunch Club, 2nd Monday of the month, Arkell Centre - all welcome. Info: Margaret 834996Lunch Club, 4th Monday of the month, Arkell Centre - Info: Stephen 872251Macular Society, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: Sandra 833614ME Support Group, 1st Monday of the month, 11am, Egypt Mill. Info: Richard 07814 223567Monday Club Day Centre at Concord, 10am-2.45pm, £4.50 to include morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea. Info: Lois 07757 366382Nailsworth community workshop, Tuesdays 1.30-4pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: Info Pam 07971 737626Nailsworth Probus Club, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 10am,
What’s On - May 2017To request an event listing, contact Kelly Haines [email protected]
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New Events This MonthNailsworth Social Club - Colesy’s quiz night, Wednesday 3rd May, Karaoke and Disco Saturday 6th May, Bingo every Sunday and Social 100 club draw Sunday 28th 8pmBingo, Fridays 5th & 19th May 7.15pm. Nailsworth Comrades Club.Christian Aid Walk. Saturday 13th May. Stonehouse to Nailsworth. Meet Stonehouse Methodist Church, Park Road from 10am for coffee and walk starts 12pm. 2 routes, hilly or flat.RBL Quiz Night. Saturday 6th May, Comrades Club. Teams of 4 (£10 a team) are invited to take part in a fun (and challenging) event with suitable prizes for the winners! Tim Godden 835019 or Ruth Aldridge 07810 428073Cafe Plus - Coffee, teas, juice, snacks. Enjoy a tour and the history of Christ Church. Creative arts activities all ages welcome. Christ Church meeting rooms, Thursday 18 May, 10am-11.30am all profits to Charity.Bingo, Fridays 7th,19th May 7.15pm. Nailsworth Comrades Club.Comrades Reunion, Friday 19th May, The Comrades Club at 7.30pm. Jill on 833952
Singing with Susie Ro Prater. Saturday 20th May Sawyer Hall, Christchurch. Masterclass 11am-1pm. Harmony singing 2-5pm. Booking essential. Info: Sally 751937, [email protected] Great Nailsworth Duck Race, Saturday 20th May 10am to 1pm. Family fun, great prizes to be won. Come along and sponsor a duck to race down the stream! Nailsworth Community Fire Station open day, Sunday 21st May 11am-4pm. All welcomeComedy night, Wednesday 24th May, Christ Church with Tony Vino – tickets £5.00 from the TIC, Nailsworth Festival or from St George’s or Christ Church. Gloucestershire Vegans group stall at Nailsworth Farmers’ Market, Saturday 27 May, 9am to 1pm. Free samples of vegan goodies, information and details of where to buy vegan products in the town. As part of the Vegan Festival of Britain (20th May - 10th June) where many local cafes and shops will highlight vegan choices and cruelty free food.Pop up Café, Arkell Centre from 29th May- 2nd June. Breakfast 9-11am. Children free, adults £1.50Numerous talks happening this month - see Talks/Groups
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Mortimer Room. Info: Peter Boxall 832880Quiz Night, 1st Saturday of the month 8-8.30pm start, Comrades Club. Info: 832646Rotary Club, every other Thursday 7pm, Egypt Mill. New members welcome to help in our local community and have fun. Info: 07490 220773Rotary lunch clubs, fourth Monday of the month, Arkell Centre. Info: Stephen 872251Senior Citizens’ Club, Thursdays 1.45pm for a 2pm start, Arkell Centre (£1.50). Info: Dave 833411Shortwood Social Club Afternoon Tea and Bingo, first Monday of the month, 2pm. Sporting memories foundation. Group for older people living with dementia to share memories of playing/watching sport. 2-3.30Ppm 1st/3rd Mondays monthly. Nailsworth Suite, FGR. Info: Stuart email [email protected] Council meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Town HallWomen’s Institute (WI) 2nd Monday in the month. St.George’s Parish Rooms 7.30. All are welcome. Contact: Liz Russell 01453 833065 Womens Meeting (men also welcome), Tuesdays 2.30pm, Christchurch. Info: Margaret 834996
DanceDance classes, Wednesdays 7.45pm (intermediate collegiate shag) and 9pm (intermediate lindy hop), Comrades Club. Info: Nicky 07728 600056Hip Hop and Cheerleading Class (11+ yrs), Saturdays 10.45am, FGR Dance Studio. Info: [email protected] classes, Thursdays 7.30pm (beginners) and 8.30pm (intermediate), Comrades Club. Info: Nicky 07728 600056Latin American Dance Class for Ladies, Thursdays 2-3pm, Sawyer Hall, Christ Church. Info: Marion 861001 or [email protected]
Health & WellbeingAccessible Yoga, Tuesdays 10am, Wednesdays 7pm, Thursdays 5.45pm Sawyer Hall. Info: Sally 751937Ashtanga Yoga, Mondays 7pm, Wednesdays 9.15am, Thursdays 12.15pm, Saturdays 9.30am Sawyer Hall and Wednesdays 6.30pm Sub Rooms. Info: Stuart 07986 003602 www.pulse4life.co.ukHealth Walk (approx. 60mins), Tuesdays 2pm, meet at Library. Info: David 832542Iyengar Yoga, Wednesdays 7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Alison 752249Pilates (Fusion) Tuesdays 6.30pm Sub rooms, Wednesdays 12.15 Sawyer Hall. Info: Stuart 07986 003602 www.pulse4life.co.ukPilates, Thursdays 6.30pm & 8pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Bea 07717 472129Pilates, Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Jo 873229Pilates, Wednesdays 6-7pm, Nailsworth Primary School. Suitable for all levels £7.00 Info: 07920 424095 or www.cotswoldfitforyou.co.ukSlimming World Nailsworth Evening Group, every Monday 5.30 and 7.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Alison 01453 821931Slimming World Nailsworth Group, Thursdays 9.30am and 11am, Youth Club. Info: Andy 07904 052711Taiji Wuxigong (Chi gong), Thursdays 9.30am, Christ Church Hall. Info: Poh-Eng San 297847.Walking from the Comrades Club, Saturdays 10am for a 2 hour gentle walk. £3 to include drink, soup & roll at the Comrades Club afterwards. Info: Mike 832739Yoga, Tuesdays 6.30pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: Chris 834304. Yoga for Men, Mondays 7.15-8.45pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: Brendan 834304
Film, Music and TheatreThe Convent Community Men’s Choir Tuesdays 7.45pm, The Convent. Info: [email protected] Community Choir, Wednesdays 7.30pm,The Friends Meeting House. All welcome, no experience necessary. Info: Penelope 07918 126585Nailsworth Silver Band, Mondays (beginners 5.30pm, training band 6pm, band rehearsal 7.15pm), Band Room Brewery Lane
Food, Drink, Fetes & MarketsCountry Market, Fridays 8.45-11am, Mortimer Room.Fairtrade coffee mornings, 4th Saturday of the month (not August or Dec), 10am-12pm, Mortimer Room. Fairtrade tea and coffee, Traidcraft stall and trade justice information. Free entry. Info: Sue 832734
Nailsworth Market, 4th Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm, Mortimer Gardens
Sport & ExerciseAdult fitness sessions, Mondays 6-7pm, Youth Club. Info: Luke 07866529482Ante natal Pilates, Tuesdays 9.15-10.15am and Post natal Pilates, Tuesdays 11-11.45am, Arkell Centre. Info: Elizabeth 07732 697991Badminton, Wednesdays 8pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: Tim 836993Barre Pilates for weight loss, Mondays 9.15am, Arkell Centre. Free taster class. Suitable for any age/any ability. Info: Joanne 07968 799741Barton End Equestrian Centre, Trot to be Trim (Fitness Riding Group) and Take Back the Reins (Learner and Improvers). Call 834915 for various times throughout the week and weekendBox Swimming Club, Thursdays 8-9pm, Beaudesert Park School pool. Info: Andrew on 834766 or [email protected] Tennis, Tuesday 7-8pm, KGV Playing Field (£5). Info: James 07899 757166 or www.aburrowtennis.co.ukCotswold Allrunners, Wednesdays 6.30pm from the Co-op car park, Fridays 9.30am from The Ram. Info: 07939 102102Fusion Flow, gentle stretch class using Yoga, Pilates & dance, suitable for all ages & fitness levels, Mondays 7.10pm, Nailsworth Primary School. £6 per session or £30 for 6 weeks. Info: 07734 886275 or [email protected] Mills Bowling Club Taster Sessions, Fridays, 6.15pm - 8.45pm. Coaching given - bring flat shoes. Info: John 833966 or [email protected] Fifties, Thursdays 9.30am, Forest Green Rovers studio - easy aerobic work out and Pilates mat work. Info: Meg 07970 434316N Soc Rambing Group - 4th Thursday of the month. 9.30am outside Library. See library noticeboard for walk details. Info: Angela 832911/Allison 07715 916924Sunday Swimmers, Sundays, Beaudesert Park School pool, spaces available. Info: 839304 (8.30-9.30pm group) or 833862 (7-8pm group)Tea time table tennis. Fridays 5-6pm. Drop in. Sawyer Hall.Table Tennis, Saturday 10am-12pm, Subscription Rooms, first session Free. Open to all ages, male & female and all abilities. Info: Andy 07777 642378.Tae-Kwon-Do, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm, Primary School. Info: 07715 445729Taiji & Qi Gong, Mondays 9.30am, 10.45am & 12 pm, Town Hall (£6). Info: Jeff 07970 303694 Zumba Gold Class (for seniors), Wednesdays 10am, Subscription Rooms. Info: 07766 101790Zumba, Mondays 10.30am, Nailsworth Youth Club (£5). Info: Helen 07799 620117Zumba, Mondays and Thursdays 6pm, Nailsworth Primary School (£5). Info: 07734 886275 or [email protected]
Talks & GroupsNailsworth and district flower arranging Soc. Wednesday May 3rd, 7.30pm Town Hall. Janet James (National Demonstrator) Demonstration:‘I Did It My Way’ Info: Linda 01453 758496NSOC Local history & research group Monday 8th May, 7.30pm. Visit to Nailsworth Archives : Hidden Treasures - Town Hall Info: Paul 836331NSOC Arts, craft & music group, Monday 15th May. Morning visit to studios of Liz Brooke Ward & Jackie Garner Info: Jane 835554NSOC Gardening group, Monday 15th May, 7.30pm, Summer Containers and Baskets - demonstration by Liz Watson Info: Kath 834046NSOC Local studies group, Wednesday 24th May, 7.30pm. Nailsworth Primary School. Falconry: description of modern usage, meet the birds, followed by flying demonstration - John Dowling. Info: Dave 832034WI talk, Monday 8th May 7.30pm in the Parish Room . Jane Butler talks about “Nailsworth Baptists and their gardens.” All welcome. Info: Liz 833065
YouthNailsworth Youth Club: Mondays 4-5.30pm Afternoon Activity Session for primary School age, Thursday 4-6pm Afternoon Activity Session for secondary school age. Intermediate Youth Club (11-13 yrs), Fridays 6.30-8.30pm (term time only), Nailsworth Youth Club. Info: Tracey 833212Junior Youth Club (8-11 yrs), Wednesdays 5.30-7pm (term time only), Nailsworth Youth Club. Info: Tracey 833212Young people’s sexual health drop in, first Tuesday of the month 3.30-4.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Tracey 833212
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Nailsworth Health Partnership has started its year with a change in officers. Hazel Millar has now retired as chairman and was replaced by Norman Kay at their AGM in March.
He says, “I look forward to carrying on the good work of the NHP charity in promoting the health and wellbeing of Nailsworth and the surrounding area. We plan to continue having events such as the health fair, talks on topical health issues and the walking festival.”
Other activities of NHP include the longer Health walk, Prices Mill patient participation group and the gluten-free support group.
NHP is active in supporting and promoting health matters in town and Norman can be contacted on -
833458 / [email protected] “We do welcome additional members”, he added. “If anybody has a specific
interest that they think we should promote, please contact us”. Marilyn Miles is our new Treasurer and remains chair of the patient participation group whilst Sam Pereira remains as NHP’s secretary.”
Events
Golden Duck TrailNailsworth Chamber of Trade is holding
a Golden Duck Trail from May 20th to June 20th.
Over 20 shops have agreed to take part by adopting a duck which have been painted at ‘Paint a Pot’.
The Trail includes celebratory ducks - painted or signed by local celebrities which include Gloucester Rugby Club and Pete Reed.
There are competitions to complete the Trail and find all the ducks, the golden duck and the best duck. Celebrity ducks will be auctioned at the Nailsworth Market on June 27th.
There are Forms which can be collected from: Paint
a Pot, Just Because, Daisy Jane, TIC and they will also be handed out in the streets on Festival Saturday.
There will be Prizes for the winners. Entry is free!
For further info, please contact Liz Townley on 07736 359381
Shell Shock!The Shell Garage on the Bath Road
at Nailsworth will be closed from 2nd - 18th May inclusively for major internal refurbishments.
“New fridges, new shelves, the works …!”
There will be no petrol / diesel served etc and the whole Shell complex will be closed for business.
Open again on 19th May as per usual.
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Forest Green Rovers somehow ‘got it right on the night’ and in the end gained a Play-Off slot for a chance at the Wembley showdown in May and a possible move to the Football League.
It was far from a comfortable month - a disastrous performance at home to bottom of the table North Ferriby did not bode well for the final games. The collapse at Lincoln seemed to be the end and the signs were ominous. Lame
excuses were banded about as to what was going
wrong, but players should not need cajoling at this stage when they know exactly what is on offer. Perhaps the constant change of personal for matches hasn’t helped create a settled outfit. Players seemed to lack the “fire in the stomach” feeling and do or die stuff! The football
has been laboured and oppositions have found it not too hard to defend such has been FGR’s slow build-up in the attacking third. It has certainly worried the faithful in the stands!
A fabulous away win at Tranmere seemed just the boost the team needed and a big crowd on Good Friday saw FGR near its best for the first time at home this season! Five shots hit the woodwork, attack after attack was made and it could well have been more than just a two goal win. It is what the fans like to see - if it doesn’t pay off, then fine - at least the players have had a real go!
But … a defeat to relegated Southport just now and all seems to be back to the drawing board and ‘what plan now?’ Another lack lustre performance and hardly a shot on goal in the 90 minutes.
Perhaps the players and management really are not up to the demands of the higher league?
Now the Play-Offs … a real lottery, but FGR has been there, done that and so on, so we hope the experience and a capacity home crowd in the semi-final will be just the tonic to finish the season on a high.
Sport
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But, James has plenty of tennis starting again in May in Nailsworth at KGV playing fields. Please refer to the contact list below for a tennis course that may suit you or someone you know -
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Shortwood UtdOverheard recently from the
stands: “Who is that red eight?”“Jack Freeman - powerful,
skilful and a natural vision when passing the ball - he’ll go far.”
And so it came to pass (sorry for the pun!). Jack has just won the Gloucestershire FA U18 Player of the Year Award and fully justified it is too. Jack is the result of last year’s successful FGR Academy outfit and he has been coached well! He has been a regular in the Shortwood 1st and Reserve teams and shone on many occasions. No doubt, he will be scouted by many in the months ahead after this award but at 17 he still has some bit to do, but then Michael Owen and others were youth stars!
As for the season as a whole, it has been massively
disappointing - a really bright start under new manager Alex Sykes faltered and by Christmas it seemed to be going all wrong. Silly defeats, erratic performances culminating with six defeats on the trot saw the departure of Sykes. Something had to be done - at least there was nothing to lose on the pitch.
Shortwood had wallowed now in mid-table for half the season and had it not been for the good results in the early days, the club would have been in a relegation dog-fight.
The season is now over - new and younger players will come in led by a new coach and it will all start again. Who knows what the new season will bring? It can’t be anyway as disappointing as the last one!
Sport
Nailsworth Mills Bowling Club began the 2017 season with what must be the earliest first outdoor game in its history. Prior to the 28th April opening of our own Green, a team set off to Bristol Arrow club two weeks before and happily came away having won the game by 12 shots.
Existing members, prospective members and total beginners are all welcome at the Green on Friday Club nights from 6.15pm to se what
the game is all about.The Club is easy to
find on the Chamberlain’s Estate (just before Nailsworth Wyevale) thanks to its new sign.
Everyone is welcome to try your hand at Bowls. We run Public Taster Sessions at our Club Night every Friday evening, starting on
12th May, throughout the summer. These are from 6.30 - 9.30 when coaching will be available.
Just pop along, please wear flat shoes, and meet the club members; learn what the game is about and stay to socialise at the licensed club bar. Once you become a member you can take part in club competitions and/or league games or just play socially. The Green is available most days of the week during the summer months and the Clubhouse bar is open for every home game and on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
In addition this year we will be holding the following Open Days:
Monday 24th April - we will be hosting an information stand at the Nailsworth Town Meeting at Nailsworth Town Hall so you can find out that Bowls really is a sport you would like to try.
Friday 12th May from 4.00 a Bowls Taster evening and club night.
For more info contact John: 01453 833966 / or the excellent
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com
… and there’s always time for tennis!
This happy picture shows coach Megan Butterworth with some of her young charges at Nailsworth Tennis Club.
Both Club Head Coach Phil Sims and Megan give tuition to youngsters at the club at different times of the week.
Phil’s classes are mostly on a Wednesday afternoon after school and Megan’s on a Sunday morning.
Both also give private classes to individuals and groups by arrangement.
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Nailsworth Phoenix Table Tennis Club flies even higher this year …
After a successful league campaign for most of our teams the young “F team” stood out as they won Division 3 outright, but at the recent finals and presentation night at Deer Park School they were only one of many Phoenix successes. Phoenix senior players Dave Hadley and Liwu Wei won the Open Doubles but not content with one trophy, Liwu went on to win the Veterans Final and also the Open Singles Final.
Other awards presented to Phoenix players on the night: Sam McIvor (photograph right) won the u13 Boys Final, and was runner up in the u18 Doubles with Jon Ramsbotham, Sam also collected the “Don Sweeney Shield” and the “Michael Holbrow Award”. As well as the doubles, Jon was also runner- up in the u13 and u15 Boys and was part of the promoted “F” team along with Sam, Alex Wei and Andy Hammond.
Another junior, Fred Donald, collected an award as the Singles champion in Div 4.
The A Team had reached the Final of the Albert Mann Cup but unfortunately the team of Laurence Manley, Rich Cole and Dave Hadley came runners up to Frampton in the final played at Nailsworth Youth Club.
We are always looking for new players to come and join us at whatever level. If you do want to
come along please do but check with our Facebook page for practise nights. Or better still, give me a ring for all the information you need. We offer facilities to play socially, but also the chance to play more competitively in the League if you wish. Your first session is Free and refreshments are included.
We look forward to seeing you. Please contact Andy Hammond
07777 642378 www.nailsworthphoenix.co.uk
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We are always in need of good quality donations of furniture and household goods, collection for large items available. Visit our furniture shop in Tetbury or Cirencester.
The Furniture Emporium London RoadTetburyGloucestershireGL8 8HWTel: 01666 502413
The Furniture & Homeware Shop4 Bishops Walk, Cricklade Street Cirencester GL7 1JH Tel: 01285 239341
FGR Academy Well done to Tom Anderson and Jordan
Stevens in their recent call-up to the England Colleges squad and both played v Wales! Tom now plays regularly for Weston-Super-Mare and is a key member of their fight for better things at the lower end of the table. Jordan is a first year student with the Academy and is a fast, skilful and stylish midfield/attacker and has a natural gift with the ball. Pictured: Tom Anderson and Jordan Stevens.
Meanwhile, in the league things have not been so positive - the loss of Gabbiadini with a nasty injury meant that the main striker with dozens of goals was now out for the season. Goals and forward prowess
was drying up, but the team has adapted well and finds itself in the Gary Else Memorial Cup Final v Poole again! Last year’s epic
final win cannot be repeated can it? Retaining the league championship will be a tall order now, but the team has shaped up well and next year with a number of 2nd Year players, it will again be a force to be reckoned with.
Have you ever considered playing golf on
Minchinhampton Common? If so, why not come along to one of our group coaching
sessions with our Professional Peter? Junior beginner sessions are held on Fridays from
4.30 to 5.30 from May 12th and adult sessions from now between 11 and 12 every Saturday at the Old Course. Both cost £5 a session. All you need are sensible shoes and warm clothes as clubs and balls can be provided. You will learn basic golf techniques before moving on to course time and the opportunity to become a member. You will be assured of very a friendly atmosphere and much encouragement to become a golfer. We look forward to seeing you.
The golf season has begun at Minchinhampton Old Course with a full programme of competitions, matches and social golf for members from the Men’s, Ladies, Seniors and Junior Sections of the Club. Visitors too are very welcome. After a round of golf a warm welcome awaits you from the Bar and Catering team.
The annual Captains’ Drive held in March was followed by an intersection Competition, meal and social time with the opportunity to meet new golfers. We have eleven boys and girls involved in the County Coaching programme, some of whom can be seen proudly wearing their county sweatshirts.
There is a full field for the Pro Am in early May when members, visitors and Professionals from all over the country play together on this historic and unique course with fantastic views.
To learn more please contact -Alan Dangerfield 832642 / [email protected]
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