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Newsletter of the Parishes of Chedworth and District

JULY/AUGUST 2020

In this issueEnigmatic Wrens

Mad, Mad MowersSunrise, Friendship and Thistle

Lockdown’s Impact

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ContentsStephen’s Letter.....................................4Church Briefing.....................................5Possible Dates for your Diary................8Recycling Dates.....................................9St Andrew’s C of E Primary School......10Chedworth Pre-School..........................12Local Birds and Wildlife.......................13Chedworth Parish Council...................14Hill & Valley Tennis Club....................16Manor Farm News...............................18Your Gardening Tips for July & Aug...20Chedworth W.I.....................................22How Has Lockdown Impacted You?..24Cotswold Crafts - Coppicing................26Back Row Club....................................29History of Chedworth Playing Field....30The Mad, Mad Mowers Poem.............31Chedworth Brownies & Guides...........32Maggie’s Poem.....................................33Lockdown Photo Challenge 2020.........34Kid’s Corner.........................................38

Sue & Iain RobertsonCoordinators for this edition

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Adventures Anywhere

"Once safely ashore, we found out that theisland was called Malta. The islanders showedus unusual kindness; they built a fire andwelcomed us all..." Acts 28v1-2

The Bible describes how Paul and hiscompanions arrived on Malta. It was theperfect destination for a summer holiday- with sun, sea and sand! What could bemore idyllic? But Paul's travels were notas carefree as you might think. Just then,Paul was a prisoner on the way to Rome,had just survived a shipwreck and hadnarrowly escaped being killed by hisRoman captors!

After months of lockdown, and with thepossibility that the overseas holiday thatwe've booked for this summer mighthave to be postponed, many of us arefrustrated and hankering to gosomewhere...anywhere! But Paul'sexperience shows us that, in any case,international travel is..er..not without itshazards. So perhaps Bournemouthbeckons instead!

Above all, the story of the earlyChristians in the Acts of the Apostlestells us that the biggest adventure in lifeis finding and following God, whereverwe are and whatever we are doing.Maybe your plans for the summer aren'twhat you imagined. If so, take heart -because neither were Paul's!

But this summer might just be theperfect opportunity to use some time ofrelaxation to look inside yourself andfind a new balance in life. Do take thetime off work that you planned to. Gosomewhere if you can. Do somethingdifferent at home if you can't. It's notabout having a vacation...or even a stay-cation. Make it a "way-cation" - whereyou take time to find a good way of life,which will help you discern a good wayforward in life later in the year.

And do invite God with you on your"way-cation". Our church talk series thissummer on the Acts of the Apostles, theadventures of the early church, makesperfect holiday viewing - on myYouTube channel, on theinternet...wherever you are. You canhave the greatest adventures anywhere!

With best wishes for the summer,

Stephen

Stephen’s Letter

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Church Briefing

Due to the possibility of last minutechanges, details of further Augustservices will be published nearer thetime, by email, poster and on NextDoor.We are expecting to be able torecommence services in July.

Please look out on email/social mediafor any short-notice changes ofarrangements following new Church ofEngland guidance.

Church Calendar for July 2020

The usual pattern of services in our parishes is suspended because of the socialdistancing restrictions. Here is the calendar of Sundays in the Christian year for July,with worship, prayer and service resources available for that day.Looking Up is our worship resource, with Bible readings, prayers and reflection foreach Sunday, released in PDF form each Friday. If you would like to receive this,please contact me at [email protected] or 720392

Sunday 5th July - Trinity 4Looking Up, available from Friday 3rd JulyZooming Up Zoom service at 10.30 am on SundayVideo address, prayer and Holy Communion from Coln St Dennis, released onSunday

Sunday 12th July - Trinity 5Looking Up, available from Friday 10th JulyVideo address, prayer and Holy Communion from Chedworth, released on Sunday

Sunday 19th July - Trinity 6Looking Up, available from Friday 17th JulyZooming Up Zoom service at 10.30 am on Sunday

Video address, prayer and Holy Communion from Coln Rogers released on Sunday

Sunday 26th July - Trinity 7Looking Up, available from Friday 24th JulyVideo address, prayer and Holy Communion from Yanworth, released on Sunday

Sunday 2nd August - Trinity 8Looking Up, available from Friday 31st JulyLammastide Special - on Sunday


Church Briefing

Rogation Rounds II - TheFarm FilesFollowing the success of our Rogationfilm, Rogation Rounds, in May lookout for the sequel, Rogation Rounds II- The Farm Files, with additionalfarming, gardening and cheese-makingfootage and reflection on God'sgoodness to us in the seasons. Out inearly July!

Lammastide - Sunday 2ndAugustThe feast of Lammas (old English:loaf-mass) is the traditional time in theagricultural year where we give thanks toGod for the first fruits of the wheatharvest, and dates from Anglo-Saxontimes. I'm not making it up, I promise!On Sunday 2nd August, we will have aLammas Video Special, with a bread-making feature, using the little-usedChurch of England liturgical resourcesfor this festival. Join us - bake a loaf forLammas, and feed on Jesus, the LivingBread!

Ronnie Custis

Some of you may remember Ronnie andVal Custis, who left the village to live inHampshire 10 years ago. If so, you willbe sorry to hear that Ronnie died monthor so back. I know many in Chedworth& District have fond memories of him,myself included. Please do keep Val andthe family in your prayers at this difficulttime.

Annual Parochial ChurchMeetingsChurch meetings have currently beensuspended. The Annual ParochialChurch Meetings, which usually takeplace shortly after Easter, will thereforetake place later in the year this year.Please look out for further details in duecourse.

The Passion Week of JesusPlease note that we hope to run thethree remaining sessions of our LentCourse on Tuesdays in September(Tuesdays 8th, 15th and 22ndSeptember). This may not be quite asseasonal as during Lent - but any time isa good time to study the Bible, and asthose of you who have attended so farwill know, Dan Button, from theGloucestershire Theology School, is anexcellent facilitator!

Prayer RequestsThis is a turbulent time. If you have anyprayer requests, or would value aconfidential discussion of any concernsthat you have, please get in touch withme at 720392 [email protected].

Chedworth CommunityLand CharityThe Chedworth Community LandCharity is a charity whose objective is toprovide assistance to people inChedworth parish facing particularurgent health or welfare needs or

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financial hardship. The Trustees consistof the Rector and two Parish Councilnominees. The Chedworth CommunityLand Charity has helped variousparishioners over the last few years andis able to respond rapidly to any urgentfinancial needs at this difficult timeduring the COVID 19 crisis. To find outmore or to apply, please contact Rev'dStephen Goundrey-Smith (720392) orBryan Bowley (720369). All applicationsare dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Church BuildingsAs you will be aware, our churches arenow open again for private prayer. Youare warmly welcome to spend somequiet time with God in our beautifulchurch buildings in our parishes.

Guidance on hygiene and socialdistancing applies. Please follow theinstructions on the notice on or near thechurch door, and use the hand sanitiserprovided. Try to maintain a distance oftwo metres from other church users,and be especially aware of elderly andvulnerable people.

I hope that you can find God's peaceand strength from quiet times in church,and that he would give you guidance anddiscernment for your life in thisturbulent world in which we live. If youhave any prayer requests for mypersonal prayers, do let me know.We hope to be able to resume publicworship from July - but look out onemail and NextDoor for furtherannouncements.

Finding out more about God in creative ways.For 4-11 year olds

Every 4th Sunday of the month10.15-11.30 am

In Parish Room at The Vicarage, ChedworthPhone Sally on 720285 to book a place

[email protected]


Church Briefing

Possible Dates for your DiaryDate Time Event Venue

08-Jul 19:15 Virtual WI meeting and talk by Veronica Isaac13-Jul 19:30 Virtual Parish Council Meeting10-Aug 19:30 Parish Council Meeting Village Hall12-Aug WI Summer Outing - TBC09-Sep 19:15 WI - "Great Mysteries & Consipiracy Theories" talk Village Hall11-Sep Chedworth Charity Golf Day Monmouth14-Sep 19:30 Parish Council Meeting Village Hall19-Sep 14:00-16:00 WI Jumble Sale Village Hall26-Sep Chedworth's Got Talent Village Hall07-Oct 14:00 Bridge with Afternoon Tea in aid of FoStA Village Hall12-Oct 19:30 Parish Council Meeting Village Hall

See www.hillandvalley.co.uk for more dates of events

Just a reminder that the Church ofEngland's full COVID-19 guidance maybe found herehttps://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches#na. As well asinformation on suspension of services,there are details of national onlineservices of worship, prayer and worshipapps for smart phones and devices,mental health resources and guidance onfunerals, weddings and baptisms. Pleasewatch out for further details, andcontact Rev'd Stephen if you havefurther questions.

Chedworth's Got Talent?We are still hoping to run Chedworth'sGot Talent on Saturday 26th Septemberthis year at Chedworth Village Hall.

If you have a talent - whether singing,dancing, music, magic or sport - comeand take part. Our panel of (local)celebrity judges are friendly - but theyare discerning, and their decision will befinal!

There will be great prizes available forthe winners (Under 16, Adult andGroup categories). Bar and lightrefreshments available. A great familyevening of entertainment brought to youby St Andrew's Church, Chedworth!If you'd like to find out more or to takepart, please get in touch with StephenGoundrey-Smith([email protected],720392). And remember...lockdown isthe perfect time to practice and perfectyour act!

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Domestic Waste &Recycling

Chedworth Area,Fossebridge,

Yanworth

Coln St Dennis,Coln Rogers

Recycling Dates

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St Andrew’s C of E Primary School

Learning to live out ourChristian ValuesOn the day we were asked to close tothe vast majority of pupils, we receivedour SIAMS report. We were thrilledwith the content and agreed with ournext steps. We were particularly pleasedwith some of our key findings:

● The strong leadership of theheadteacher has created a vibrantChristian learning community, inwhich every member aspires to 'livelife to the full'. Dedicated staff andgovernors share the holisticChristian vision which directs allaspects of school improvement.

● The vision and deeply held values oftrust, respect and forgiveness have atransformational impact onrelationships, behaviour and thedaily life of the school.

● Virtuous pastoral care is genuinelysupportive of all pupils and adultsand their mental health andwellbeing. Staff tirelessly support

one another, the pupils and theirfamilies, enabling all to flourish.

● The mutual partnership between thechurch and the school, notablythrough the dedicated vicar,enriches the worshipping lives ofthe whole community.

We are so grateful to everyone in thecommunity for your support of theschool and particularly to our wonderfulreverend, Stephen, for his work with ourpupils and his engaging worship (nowdone virtually through YouTube).

Learning through aninspiring curriculumThe lock down period has been difficultfor staff, parents and most importantly,our pupils. I have been overwhelmed bythe sense of 'togetherness' during a timewhen we have been forced apart and thetrue nature of our lovely school hasreally shone through. I have beenimmensely proud of my staff, who haveworked tirelessly to provide onlinelearning for their classes, as well asproviding videos of them reading stories

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and talking to them. Our parents havebeen fantastic, morphing into teachersovernight and delivering a wide varietyof lessons. Here are some of Goldfinchclasses natural artwork.

Moving forward, we are beginning toinvite more pupils to school, we arealso looking forward to September,despite not knowing what it will bring.

We still have space for those lookingfor a reception place in Septemberand would welcome anyone to havevirtual or socially distanced tour.

Mrs N Smith (Head teacher)

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Chedworth Pre-School

It is so nice to be open again and hearthe children laughing and singing as theyplay! The children who have returned areall so happy to see each other andsettled back in to routine without asingle tear - much to the parentssurprise!

We have had greatfun with a newaddition of toys - thearrival of a toolboxcomplete with spiritlevel, tape measureand hammer! Thechildren are delightedto be able to use this

equipment! Please note that the childrenunderstand that we can only use this atour 'work station'- which was verykindly created bymy Father, TonyMiles! - and theyare closelysupervised whilstusing the tools.

We would also like to thank the VillageHall for helping us through this term, aswith all small businesses we are survivingon a lower income but we are thankfulthat the Village Hall has enabled us toreopen and so we will continue to supportthe young families within our community!

Thank you to everyone who has noted ourrequests of not using the play areawhilst we are in session, this has helpedto ensure that we are not placing anymembers of the public or our childrenand staff at risk of any possibleinfection. We are very aware that this apublic space and available to everyone, itis only for the duration that we will askfor your help with this!

We wish our Pre-School children lots offun and happiness as they move on totheir new Primary Schools, we will missthem but look forward to seeing someof them when we visit St. Andrew'sPrimary School again!

Sarah Smith

For more information please take a look at our website

www.chedworthpreschool.co.uk

Contact Sarah on 07840 370220 or [email protected] to arrange a visit!

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Heading hereLocal Birds and Wildlife

Enigmatic Wrens

Pictures generally support the text, butthis month we have some textsupporting a couple of unusual pictures.The photos were taken this week (23rd -30th April) just outside our dining roomwindow. We had noticed this Wren,probably a male, although difficult to tellthe difference, except by song,inspecting the bird box so a camera wasmade ready and sure enough he returnedthe next morning about the same timedoing the same thing. Wrens build theirown nests - a domed affair of leaves andhair with a feather lining. They do nothabitually use nest boxes but this birdgoes into the box as though he intendsto take up residence. In my experiencethis is most unusual, although probablynot unique.

The nesting habits of Wrens are reallyvaried as to where they choose to build.There are records of nests in the base ofanother bird’s stick nest, in old coatshanging up and even successfully raisingtheir brood from the underside of atruck used for regular journeys twice aweek. A very industrious little bird, themale will make, or start to make, up tosix nests and the female will then chooseone to lay her eggs in. The Wren is alsoa very successful species and reckonedto be the most numerous bird in Britainwith up to 10 million pairs across thewhole country. It is also well known forits trilling song, remarkably loud forsuch a small bird. We wish this littlefellow well.

Geoff BaileyPictures by Carol Bailey



Chedworth Parish CouncilThe Parish Council took a massive leapinto the digital age in June when we heldour first ever meeting via video link. We

had a deliberatelypared-downagenda and apartfrom a few issueswhen broadbandstruggled to keepup, we all copedpretty well.

We are planning to hold our Julymeeting remotely and will then be in abetter position to decide about futuremeetings.

Members of the public are welcome tolog in and there will be a short session atthe beginning for any urgent issues to beraised. The meeting will take place at7.30pm on 13th July and in order to log

in you need to email me [email protected] for thepassword.

Final grant agreed for VillageHall projectAt the end of last year the council agreedto purchase new audio visual equipmentfor the Village Hall at a cost of £6,000which would be used, among otherthings, to stream plays direct from theNational Theatre to the hall. TheNational Theatre shows have had to beput on hold but the hall is keen to beready for when things start opening upagain, and at our June meeting we agreedto order the final item - the state of theart projector.

Added to the sound equipment and newscreen, the projector took the budgetover the £6,000 limit but we have agreedto pay the extra from the sum weincluded in the current year's budget fordonations.

We also agreed a small donation to theParochial Church Council to help themcut the graveyard.

Safety firstThe parish council has arranged forSchool Hill and a particularly overgrownverge in Lower Chedworth to bestrimmed.

It was felt that with children returning toschool it was important that they couldwalk safely from the village hall where

Councillors

Ros Jess (Chairman) 01285 720248David Broad (Vice-Chairman)

01285 720313George Broad 01285 720313Tony Kingsley 01285 720743Alan McLellan 01285 720642Ian Morgan 01285 720885

To contact the Council, email the clerk,Elizabeth Broad([email protected]), or callher on 720313, or get in touch with any ofthe councillors directly.

For more information check out ourwebsite http://chedworthpc.org.uk

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parents park and it was agreed to cut theverge in Lower Chedworth because itwas so overgrown that motorists wereforced into the middle of the road.We also arranged for the Triangle at thetop of Tuns Hill to be cut. We havebeen carrying out regular cuts for thepast few years and hopefully ourpersistence is paying off and we arebeginning to defeat the nettles whichhad taken over the area.

The parish council is still chasing thecounty council for information whichwill help us decide if we can take overcutting all the grass verges in a moreenvironmentally friendly way.

The county council has already told usthat, because of issues caused by Covid-19, the first cut which is normallycarried out in May is unlikely to be doneuntil August.

If the parish council takes on the workwe will ensure that the cuttings are liftedand taken away which is essential toencourage a wide range of plants toreplace the invasive white weed andnettles.

Disappointing news on roadrepairsCouncillors were disappointed to learnfrom county councillor PaulHodgkinson that the long-promisedrepairs to Withington Hill were nolonger going ahead.

Along with Paul, we have beencampaigning for something to be donefor more than a year. The work wasoriginally due to be done in May lastyear but resurfacing stopped at thebottom of the hill, and although wewere told the work would be done thisspring, we have now been told that thisis not the case.

The parish council is extremelyconcerned about the dangers posed bythe dreadful road surface but are beingtold that under the 'fully data lead'surfacing programme, Withington Hillhas never ranked high enough to attractfunding - despite the fact that we weretold it would be done.

We will not give up and will bediscussing the issue in July, but if youfeel strongly about it please considercontacting the county direct via theReport It pagehttps://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/your-highways-report-it/and it would be helpful if you couldcopy in the parish council too.

Ros Jess

Coronavirus: For the first time inhistory, we can help save the human raceby lying in front of the TV and doingnothing. Let’s not mess this one up!

I need to practice social-distancing –from my refrigerator.


Hill & Valley Tennis Club

Note from the Chair

Both courts opened forDoubles and Singles on the3rd June

We are delighted to see so many of ourmembers back on court now thatrestrictions are gradually being eased andwe are particularly pleased to see somany families up there playing together.

In these extraordinary times tenniscontinues to shine as one of the fewsports that can be played safely outside.It has obviously proved particularlyattractive during the long warm and dryspell but thanks to our excellent all-weather courts we can play throughoutthe year.

We are now working on being able tooffer a full programme of juniorcoaching over the next few months tohelp occupy the local children who havebeen missing out on school. Pleasecontact our coach James Morris formore information on [email protected]

We also hope to reinstate some of theevents we had originally planned for thisseason as soon as guidelines allow.Check our website for updates as wecontinue to monitor the situation.www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/HillandValleyTC

Over 60s Ladies TennisDespite not being able to finish all ourmatches we came second in the leagueand will move up to Division Two whenand if matches are able to resume nextwinter. Congratulations to everyone whoplayed and many thanks to Helen Owenfor her excellent organisation.

Coln Valley TournamentUnfortunately this year's Coln ValleyTournament was cancelled due toCovid-19. Hopefully this will go aheadnext year on Saturday 12th June 2021 soplease put the date in your diaries!

Keep safe and keep playing tennis.

Rosemary Scott-Smith

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Hill & Valley Tennis Club

Tennis Quiz - AnswersJuniors:

1) b) 42) a) 1896 (then the war, reintroduced properly 1988)3) c) LTA4) a) Romania5) a) 20136) True7) c) slice8) b) 30-409) a) Let10) b) AD court

Adults:1) b) Serving, receiving or sides/ends of the court2) d) Let3) c) Fault, but more often than not the server may try again!4) d) The server steps over the baseline before the racket strikes the ball5) a) From the left side6) c) When it hits completely outside the line7) b) the receiver was unable to contact a good serve8) b) All of these9) c) After the first game, then every two games10) b) 411) c) When the net player moves over to his/her partners side of the court for a ball that can be intercepted12) c) Move in to hit the ball, then join his/her partner at the net13) c) Prevent balls going down the line and hit volley winners14) d) The balls hit by your opponents will land at your feet15) c) It keeps your opponent away from the net16) a) Encourage him/her by calling 'yours'!17) b) At the beginning of any set18) d) Slightly behind the baseline, with the outside foot on the inside tramline19) c) Run forward, check, volley, then move forward slightly20) c) 8 feet from the net, 2 feet in from the tramline21) d) Taylor Dent 149mph22) d) 199623) d) Vijay Amritraj24) c) Lukas Rosol25) c) 2002 vs Venus Williams


Manor Farm News

Sunrise, Friendship andThistle

At Manor Farm we milk twice a day.Morning milking starts at 5.30am, withafternoon milking starting at 3.30pm. Inorder to start on time I need to be atwork 45mins to an hour before,depending on which paddock the cowsare in overnight.

Once the cows are out of the paddock,it is a steady walk back to the dairy readyfor milking. With this weather, at thistime of year, that is the best time of day- nobody around, just me, Dilly (thedog) and the cows, listening to the dawnchorus and watching the sun rise.

Working with animals, every so oftenyou see unusual friendships develop.One such friendship is that of Smarties(our Holstein bull) and our Lleyn tupwho have become best friends - nowaffectionately known as Manny andDiego (from the ice age films).

It's been a long time since we have hadthree difficult growing seasons in a row.This year is proving to be very difficult,with crops now in desperate need ofrain.

Our pastures have produced some highdry matter, high quality feed so far thisyear - this is producing good quality milkwith cows in good condition. As I writethis in mid June the small amounts ofrain we have had so far are fresheningpaddocks - but we need proper rain nowto produce plenty of pasture for the restof the year.

As we graze year round, some paddocksare inevitably grazed in wet weather atdifferent times of year. With good soilstructure and free draining rockunderneath it often looks as though wehave done little damage to the paddocks- however, we are causing compaction ata certain level in our soils. Thiscompaction creates the perfectconditions for certain plants to grow -namely docks and thistles.

Usually thistle germinate in the autumn,but this year we seem to have had a lotcome through in the spring as well.

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Docks and thistles both have strong taproots which can alleviate thecompaction. If topped too soon (inJune) a lot more thistles will appear. Ifthey are allowed to do their job and getto the point of flowering (when all theirenergy is being put into the flower head)then they can be topped and killed. Thedecomposing roots will then leavechannels in the soil for water and otherroots to pass through. At this pointgrass becomes the dominant crop again.

This is a continual cycle especially inolder, grass dominant pastures. Youngerpastures have more red clover and

chicory in them which remedycompaction with their tap roots.

Nettles tend to grow well along theedges of the cow tracks, where the soil isrich in nutrients. They are usually eatenby the cows once they have flowered,usually in August, but they have alreadyflowered and been eaten this year.

Everything has a purpose and a place innatural ecosystems.

Rob Richmond

“Manny & Diego”


Your Gardening Tips for July & AugIt has been a difficult year for growersso far with a long period of wetfollowed by a long dry spell. Theweather has become more unsettled, butwe could be in for another long hot dryperiod, so trapping water (includingbath/shower) by every means possible isessential if you want to keep yourproduce in top condition for thepossibility of a show this year!

● If you want to plant some moredrought resistant flowers, tryKnipphofia ( Red Hot Poker) andPhomis (Jerusalem Sage) andEryngium (Sea Holly) andBottlebrush, and Cornus alba,especially 'Sibrica,' which willtolerate dry and wet periods.

● Warm moist weather will bring antsto the surface of lawns, togetherwith piles of soil. Brush away theraised loose soil and if you want todestroy the nest nematodes can bevery effective in getting rid of them.Ant powder works well if the ants

and the eggs are near the surface, oryou can leave them for the GreenWoodpeckers. If your lawn lookstired, give it a quick acting summerfeed. Do not use lawn weed killersin dry weather. In prolonged dryweather raise the cutter on yourmower or avoid cutting at all.

● Remove leaves from tomato plantsto improve air flow, and allow thefruit to develop and be protectedfrom blight. Apply diluted tomatofertiliser once a week. There maystill be time in early July, to pot onpinched out side shoots to makeadditional tomato plants for a latecrop.

● Stop harvesting rhubarb to give ittime to build up reserves for nextyear.

● Pick runner beans regularly beforethey become stringy. Leavingmature pods on the plant canprevent further flowers forming andreduce the crop.

● Liquid feed containerised plants andkeep moist in dry periods.

● Keep removing aphids from rosebuds by hand or wash off with amild soap mix. Pinch out and eatthe tops of broad beans to avoidblack aphids collecting there.

● Black Spot on roses is common inAugust, but not really treatable atthis time of year. Sweep up deadleaves and burn them.

● August is a good time to applynematodes and biological controlsfor vine weevil.

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● Treat apple scab. Prune plum,apricot peach and cherry trees toreduce the risk of silver leaf disease.

● Deadhead flowering plants regularlyespecially in high summer. Cut backhardy geraniums and delphiniuimsafter the first flush to encouragenew growth.

● Prune wisteria in August● Lift and pot up rooted strawberry

runners. Take cuttings of patio andcontainer plants ready for next year.

● Clear algae and debris from pondsand keep them topped up withwater.

● Hebes and lavenders can be given alight prune after flowering inAugust. If, however, you wantcapture the full flavour of lavenderessential oils for scent or culinaryuse, cut it when the flashes of thepetals are just showing.

● Prune rambling roses once theyhave finished flowering, but leaveroses that have attractive hips.

● Hedges need only a light trim inAugust as they will not grow muchmore once cooler autumn weatherarrives.

● Continue cutting out old fruitingcanes on raspberries, and water wellin dry periods.

● Take cuttings of shrubs such asChoisya, Hydrangea andPhiladelphus in July.

● Collect seeds from garden plants.Cheaper and more satisfying thanbuying new ones!

● Trap earwigs to stop them chewingyour dahlias.

● Check for discolouration caused byleaf and bud eelworm onherbaceous plants such asChrysanthemum, Anemone andPenstemon.

● Make time to sit back and enjoyyour garden.

Simon ColbeckChairman Chedworth & District

HORTSOCThe queueWhile waiting in a socially distanced queue early onemorning for the supermarket to open for us ‘seniors’, I wassurprised to see a young man saunter along and try to cutin at the front of the queue. A furious old lady waved hercane at him, and he quickly backed away.A moment later, the young man tried again. He managed tododge the old lady, but then two old men started shoutingat him. Again, the young man backed away.But he wasn’t giving up, and soon the young manapproached the queue for the third time. By now, all of uspensioners were ready for him, an angry wall of opposition.The young man stood there for a moment, and thenshrugged his shoulders. “If you people won’t let me unlockthe door, none of you will ever get in to shop.”


Chedworth W.I.

General Knowledge Questions1. Opening Line of a Famous Book:

‘There was no possibility of taking awalk that day’. Can you name thebook and the author?

2. What is Prince William’s date ofbirth?

3. Name the smallest bird in the UK.4. Patricia Routledge is an accomplished

Opera Singer - TRUE OR FALSE?Cookery Questions

5. Which country is Pecorino cheesefrom?

6. What type of fish is in an Omelette'Arnold Bennett'?

7. Other than Nutmeg which other spiceis obtained from the Nutmeg Tree?

8. Which County is Bakewell in, famousfor its Ye Old Bakewell Pudding

Shop?History Questions

9. In which city was the headquarters ofCharles I during the Civil War?

10. Who was the father of Henry I ofEngland?

11. Who was responsible for the secondRoman invasion of Britain?

12. Which of Henry VIII's wives shares aname with a British actress?Geography Questions

13. Which country has the longestcoastline in the world?

14. What did Ceylon change its name toin 1972?

15. Which 3 mountains make up the 3Peaks Challenge?

16. What is the smallest country in theworld?

WI friends enjoying a Zoom session with quiz on 10th June. For those who missedthe quiz, the questions are below and the answers are on page 33.

Chedworth WI Zoom Quiz Questions

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Chedworth WI Corner

The Chedworth WI needsyour help!The WI is planning to make ascrapbook of 2020. Since 1965 (whenthe original WI Scrapbook was started)a lot of houses have been built andfamilies have come to the village.

If you live in a house built since1965 please could you help? Wouldyou be willing to take a photograph, orask younger members of thehousehold to paint a picture that wecan include in our hard copy andonline? Would you also, if you have thedetails and are willing to share theminclude the name of the house, whereit is in the village and who built it and

the current name of the family living inthe house?

Your house is part of the story of thevillage and this is what theChedworth WI would like to record -but we can only do it with your help.So please do help us out. We would beso grateful.

If are happy to do this or have anyquestions please email me [email protected], with picturesand/or scanned artworks, post them tome at Ballingers Hill House, BallingersHill, GL54 4AQ or just drop them inthe large plastic box outside our frontdoor! Thank you in advance.

Emma Isaac

The Second Wednesdays of LockdownI’m preparing now for W.I.

It feels very different and this is whyI usually select my clothes with a degree of care

Now my thoughts solely concentrate on my unruly hairI usually get in my car and drive to the hall

Now I’m upstairs on the computer facing the wall.I usually anticipate a delicious supper

This time I’m drinking wine rather than a comforting cuppa.So far, so good but what to eat

W.I. suppers are an irreplaceable monthly treat.Up to now things are just not the same,But Zoom’s about to change the game.We talk, we laugh, we see friendly faces

W.I. is much more about people than it is about places.I see our W.I. response with a degree of pride

Its good to know while apart we stand side by side.

Jan Buller, Chedworth WI Member


How Has Lockdown Impacted You?Lockdown, as a result of COVID -19,has inevitably brought stress, uncertaintyand confusion to many, and for some atime to reflect on life.

How many of you have feltoverwhelmed with juggling homeschooling and your own full time job?

How many of you have felt anxiousabout the varying levels of risk aroundregular life activities?

How many of you have felt distractedand demotivated when it comes togetting things done and beingproductive?

How many of you have used the time tobreathe, to be grateful and to reflect?The changes we have had to deal withover the last three months will haveimpacted each and every one of us invery different ways. We will all havesubconsciously been through a processof coping and adapting. We all still havea journey to travel to define and acceptthe new 'normal', and although the pathmay vary for each of us, the stages willbe similar.

The diagram below illustrates this inmore detail.

Phase 1 - ResolveComing to terms with the situation inMarch put us all into a state of shock aswe had to adapt abruptly to our livesshutting down. Settling into a new wayof living in isolation in our homes willhave been easier for some than others. Itwill have involved varying levels ofRESOLVE for each of us.

Phase 2 - ResilienceA prerequisite to such an event isRESILIENCE. We can now reflect onour high levels of this resilience throughdifficult times and be proud. There willbe days or even weeks where this will betested. We will all have felt and will feelthe pressure of the situation at somepoint, but our strength and positivitywill always carry us along this path.

Phase 3 - ReturnThe RETURN phase has started forsome of us, be it schools partiallyreopening, families reuniting, businessesresuming and with that comes vast levelsof change to the way we operate andfunction. The world we are returning tohas additional health, economic andsocial considerations, all of which can bemet and achieved throughreimagination.

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Phase 4 - ReimaginationA successful return to everyday lifeactivities requires creativity andREIMAGINATION. We have seen somany examples of this from our localbusinesses over recent weeks. Nowmore than ever, it's time to beresourceful, adaptable and flexible withthis next chapter. Whether that'sallowing for social distancing when wework, play sport, go to school, shop andsocialise, or whether it's pivoting ourbusinesses to deliver the relevantproduct or service. All of this requirespragmatism, positivity and a vision foropportunity.

Phase 5 - ReformREFORMING our lives and businesseswill determine how we recover andprosper from this event. This is wherewe reflect on what we've learnt aboutourselves and our community, where wecongratulate our resilient selves and

build on the strength we've gained fromthe learnings. This is where we take theopportunities to rebuild our lives andbusinesses and be even stronger thanbefore.

As we seek to understand the effects ofCOVID-19 and the subsequent impactof the Lockdown, we are all likely to betravelling along this path of change. Ourability to adapt, accept and moveforward is key to how we ease our wayback into the new 'normal'.

In the words of Charles Darwin:“It is not the strongest of the species thatsurvive, nor the most intelligent…it is the onethat is the most adaptable to change”.

Amy Fry


Cotswold Crafts - Coppicing

Coppicing was an integral component oftraditional woodland management. Anormal wood consisted of standardtrees, such as oak, ash and beech thatwere grown on a long rotation fortimber production and underwood suchas hazel and ash that was coppiced on arotation of 8 to 20 years depending onthe species. The repeated cutting formsstools at ground level from which newgrowth forms. Coppice is traditionallycut in sections throughout the wood,known as coups on a rotation, whichproduces a rich and varied habitat.Under this system, the woodland alwayshas a range of different aged coppicegrowth in it, which is beneficial forbiodiversity. Newly coppiced areas let inlight which encourages plants and wildflowers within a relatively short time.

Woods were overseen by a woodward(warden); one of his main tasks was toensure that the wood boundaries werestock proof, to prevent deer and farmanimals from damaging young trees andnew coppice growth. Up to the SecondWorld War, coppicing was an important

part of the rural economy as underwoodhad a wide range of uses. Originally theprincipal use of coppice was for fuelwith the felled wood being gathered inbundles known as faggots. In the heydayof sheep farming, vast numbers ofhurdles were made locally to enablesheep to be folded on grass and roots.The hurdles also provide wind breaks,especially at lambing time. The makingof hurdles was an essential Cotswoldcraft for several centuries but was verylabour intensive and with the decline insheep farming and the introduction ofmetal hurdles and electric fencing, thedemand fell substantially away.

Other uses of underwood were for theproduction of fencing materials, bark fortanning, tool handles, ladders, hay racks,bean sticks, pegs for thatching roofs andricks etc. Some underwood is still usedfor the production of charcoal, but onnothing like the scale when charcoal wasused in iron production. Nowadays,charcoal is mostly made for thebarbeque and art material trades.William Chester-Master at Abbey HomeFarm, Cirencester, has an iron kiln inwhich from time to time he makescharcoal from wood grown on the farmfor sale in the farm shop.

Whilst there were many uses for coppicewood, the hurdle maker was always theprincipal worker. In some areas thehurdle maker would lease an area ofcoppice, in other areas he wouldpurchase coppice wood that had been

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felled by the estate woodmen during thewinter when the leaves were off. Thehurdle maker would build a roughtimber shelter for protection from theworst of the weather. He would cut thepoles into the different lengths requiredfor the end uses and transport thetimber to his workshop for splitting witha long headed slender axe by standingthe pole upright and driving the axe witha wooden beetle. The hurdle made for

the sheep farmer was a gate hurdle,resembling a five barred gate, the designchanged little over the centuries. Theaverage size was six feet long and threefeet high with extended pointed ends forinserting the hurdle in the ground. As ahurdle takes several hours to make thecost is such that they are nowuneconomic for farm use other than forlivestock pens at agricultural shows. Themain use of wooden hurdles now is asgarden features.

In parts of the West Country, sheephurdles were made of hazel wattle, asreferred to by Thomas Hardy :-

"The hazel-tree did notbelie its name to-day.The whole of thecopsewood where themist had clearedreturned purest tints ofthat hue, amid whichWinterborne himselfwas in the act ofmaking a hurdle, the stakes being drivenfirmly into the ground in a row, overwhich he bent and wove the twigs.Beside him was a square, compact pilelike the altar of Cain, formed of hurdlesalready finished, which bristled on allsides with the sharp points of theirstakes - Rows of brushwood lay on theground as it had fallen under the axe,and a shelter had been constructed nearat hand, in front of which burnt thefire.”

Up to the 1930's, the Stowell ParkEstate held annual auctions ofunderwood that had been felled by theirwoodmen. This was sold in sections atthe ride side. Most of the demand wasfor quality ash for making hurdles forlocal farmers. Peter Juggins canremember several Chedworth craftsmenwho worked the coppice and thentransported the poles to their workshopsin the village. Mr Fry of WindsorCottage made hurdles in an oldcorrugated tin shed opposite the BandRoom; he died in 1961 aged 98. He soldhis hurdles and stakes in the 1920's attwelve shillings per dozen. CalebLawrence made hurdles until about 1936


Cotswold Crafts - Coppicingin a workshop at Field Cottage inBallingers Row. In 1930 hurdles weresold for 30 shillings per dozen, in 1954for seven pounds, 1956 for eight poundsand in 1957 nine pounds fifteen shillingsper dozen. John Jewell told me that TedPearce from Courts Close, whose mainoccupation was as a waller, used tospend several weeks each winter inChedworth Woods, where he had asmall shelter, cutting coppice ash formaking fencing materials. The hurdlemakers also sold faggots (bundles ofwood) for the fire, Victor Day of theBakery used ash faggots for his breadoven.

Whilst some coppice is still worked onthe traditional basis, it is on a muchreduced scale mainly due to changes inwoodland management, farming,manufacturing and the economics oflabour intensive and skilled crafts. Atone time items such as hurdles were anecessity, they are now mostly a lifestylechoice. Fortunately there are still somecraftsmen working coppice such asBrian Williamson who has a yard nearTetbury. Among the projects he hasbeen working on is a coppice restorationprogramme at The National Arboretumat Westonbirt that started in 2002. Hemakes a wide range of coppice productsfrom faggots, used to consolidate riverand canal banks, to tent pegs and wattlehurdles and fencing. Much of coppicingis now carried out as part of woodlandmanagement and restoration byorganisations such as the National Trust,the Woodland Trust and local nature

trusts. The Cotswold AOB run trainingcourses in rural skills, includingcoppicing.

We have a number of hazel bushes inour small spinney (thanks to thesquirrels!) which we coppice. We use thepoles and twigs in the garden for makingwigwams for sweet peas and forsupporting tall plants. The vigour ofcoppice is a real bounty of nature.

Robert Young

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July/August 2020

On the 8 January 2010 this intrepidgroup of Back Row Clubbers foughttheir way through the snow to watch'Breakfast At Tiffany's'

Simon Colbeck

Film Quotes Quiz - Name The Film

(Answers on page 32)

1. You’re gonna need a bigger boat.

2. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

3. I’ll be back!

4. Houston, we have a problem.

5. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

6. Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings.

7. Shaken, not stirred.

8. What we got here is a failure to communicate.

9. He’s not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy.

10. Love means never having to say you are sorry.

11. I’ll get you my pretty, and your little dog too.

12. I’ll have what she's having.

13. Mamma says ‘Stupid is what Stupid does’.

14. I don't want to survive, I want to live.

15. It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a packet ofcigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it!


History of Chedworth Playing FieldOne of the features of the lock down inChedworth has been the much increaseduse of the village playing field forexercise, leisure, sport, dog walking, etc.It seems an opportune moment toreflect on its history.

Prior to 1981, the villagefootball/playing field was located overthe village hall cross roads adjacent tothe Calmsden Road - as shown boundedblue on the plan below. The presentplaying field - shown bounded in red onthe plan - was then pasture land grazedby cattle and sheep and owned by MissEvelyn Salter of Pinkwell Farm. In 1981the Parish Council approached MissSalter regarding a proposed landexchange including the land shownbounded in green, also owned by MissSalter. The rationalisation of theownership suited both parties, theParish Council would have a playingfield by the "new" village hall (1976)with the Green land let for grazing andMiss Salter would have land adjacent toher farm. The parties instructed MooreAllen and Innocent, Charted Surveyorsof Cirencester to advise. Terms werereadily agreed for a Deed of Exchangeand the approval of the CharityCommission obtained. Planning consentwas obtained on 10th June 1981 forchange of use of the main part of thered land from agricultural to footballfield/playing field.

The village is fortunate to have such agood playing field, conveniently situated

adjacent to the village hall and car park.When the tennis club was formed in1985, the Parish Council agreed to leaseit an area of for the courts and clubhouse.

The village should be grateful for theforesight of the Parish Council and theco-operation of the late Miss Salter. Shewas a country character who helped savethe rare breed of Gloucester Cattle andwas well known for taking her pet ram,Sidney for walks on a lead. She drove anancient Land-Drover, in which she hadconsiderable difficulty in engagingreverse gear!

Robert Young

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The Mad, Mad Mowers Poem

“The Mad, Mad, Mowers” by A Arvensis

You can hear them startWith a sort of fart

Then a roar and off they goAnd mow and mow and mow and mowNot a blade of grass or a flower growsWhere they mow and mow and mow

In darkest winter word goes roundDon't put your head above the ground

The snowdrops are first to brave the airLike a fall of snow they spread their fare

But all too soon the sound of doomShatters the icy air

The mad, mad mowersAre out of hibernation

Beginning their wanton destructionWith nature's early flower

Come rain or wind you will always findA trail of wasted life

The neatness of nothing growingIs the goal of all their mowing

It is a lesson to be learntThat wildness has a beauty

Though effortless in its bountyIt needs a gentle heart

So let's rid the worldOf mad, mad, mowers and strimmers

Replace them with seed sowers, growersOf meadows and wild, wild flowers to ease the mind

Let's be kind to the wild flowerAppreciate their natural bower

Where the beetle, spider and the mothKeep vigil with the earth

Learn to see these wild thingsAs perfect in their settings

Give nature a chanceTo show us the way

To wake to the spread of uncut colourThat is the joy of the wild flower

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Chedworth Brownies & Guides

The Guides have continued our virtualmeetings this month. It is lovely to stillbe able to keep in touch with everyone.We have been playing lots of gamesincluding scavenger bingo, the mysteryrule game, logo games and Pictionary.

Last week we decided to be braver andattempt a group cooking activity - albeitin our own kitchens. We mademicrowave mug cakes which weresurprisingly successful! The girlsmeasured all the ingredients and weeven managed to tidy up whilst thecakes were cooking. We then had a chatwhilst eating our creations - after addingthe obligatory ice cream andmarshmallows! More cooking has beenrequested for future weeks.

Girlguiding have also been running anumber of online events including an'adventures at home' festival and avirtual camp. There are a number ofactivities available free on the website sodo take a look if you need to entertainyoung people at home!

As yet we don't know when we will beable to return to 'normal' meetings butwe may have spaces available so pleasedo get in touch if you have a daughterbetween 7-14 years old. You canregister online athttps://www.girlguiding.org.uk/ orcontact Sarah Fulford([email protected]) for moredetails.

Sarah Fulford

Film Quotes Quiz Answers1. Jaws2. Casablanca3. Terminator4. Apollo 135. The Godfather Part 26. It's a Wonderful Life7. Goldfinger

8. Cool Hand Luke9. Monty Python's Life of Brian

10. Love Story11. The Wizard of Oz12. When Harry Met Sally13. Forrest Gump14. 12 Years a Slave15. The Blues Brothers

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Maggie’s Poem

The Swan

I wonder what this poem will beStop and have a thought,

And then upon the wall I seeThis beautiful swan

Its June calendar brought,It comes from Marie Curie

I have one every year,This swan really took my fancy

The picture makes it look so near,I could sit very nicely

In between its beautiful wings,Float slowly down the open lake

Watching the beauty that God brings,The muted swan from Warwickshire

Has given me so much imagination, I see,Can't think of anything happierWhat a wonderful place to be!

Away with the fairies

Maggie Scrivens

Chedworth WI Zoom QuizAnswers

1. Jane Eyre2. 21st June 19823. Goldcrest4. True5. Italy6. Smoked haddock7. Mace

8. Derbyshire9. Oxford

10. William the Conqueror11. Emperor Claudius12. Jane Seymour13. Canada14. Sri Lanka15. Ben Nevis, Snowdon, Scafell

Pike16. Vatican City


Lockdown Photo Challenge 2020As some of you know, I'm a keenphotographer. Even if we were not ableto go out much, I thought it might befun to put out photography challenges -while still complying with theGovernment's restrictions - on varioustopics for an additional distraction!Thus, the Lockdown Photo Challenge2020 was born.

In the end, it was ten topics over tenweeks, running from 3 April to 5 June.The format was always the same; allimages had to be taken post lockdown(except for the final challenge), all locallyand all the work of the submittingphotographer. Digital manipulation wasfine - encouraged, even - and thechallenges would typically run fromFriday to the following Thursday, withmy top selections (usually winner, 2ndand 3rd plus honourable mentions)posted on a Friday or Saturday after thechallenge ends. Then the next challengeand "rules" are posted, and away we'dgo again!

Each challenge had an outright winner,so all that remains is the voting for anoverall champion to be completed - thewinner will be announced on NextDooron Saturday 20th June, and in the nextedition of Hill and Valley.

The topics for the ten weeks were:Macro, Easter Magic, Tree-mendous,Home Comforts, Lines, Reflections andRefractions, Sunrises and Sunsets, MonoImages, Portraits and Your Best Shot.

Below is a brief overview of thechallenges and the winning image. Atthe time of going to press, each winningimage is currently being voted for in thefinal public vote!

LPC#1 - MacroWinner: Eva Huckson-Winter - LittlePonySome great images here, but myfavourite isEvaHuckson-Winter's shotof the littlepony. It hasmovement,great off-horizontalcompositionand a touchof humourtoo. Welldone Eva!

LPC#2 - Easter MagicWinner: Jessica James - EasterFriends in North Cerney

A great playfulimage taken at alow vantagepoint to getdown to thelevel of thesubjects. Greatinterest andmovement. Welldone!

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LPC#3 - Tree-mendousWinner: Faye Stewart - EarlyMorning Sunshine MiddleChedworthI think this is my favourite image. Thescene itself is beautifully lit, and the sun

placed behind the tree to avoid ablinding glare which would have ruinedthe image. What it does is soften thelight and give the tree a soft glowthrough the leaves. The tree is the mainfeature, but it's enhanced by its settingshowing the meadow and more distanttrees. Excellent image!

LPC#4 -HomeComfortsWinner:Amy Fry -My NewBest FriendI think wecan allidentify withthis one! Avery creative

way to show the corkscrew - a very nicemono/silver tone filter with a very plainbackground complements the elegantsimplicity of the object, which is alsointentionally positioned to look like aperson. Very good image and a worthywinner of this week's challenge.

LPC#5 - LinesWinner: Lou Rotherford - Skyline,Treeline and Gate Lines, RomanVillaLove this image, and just pipped Jamesto the top spot - the low vantage point,close to the gate really emphasises thelines, as the gate points to the distanttrees and horizon lines. Also, nice tohave the balance of the other side of the

gate, which stops the image falling offthe edge, gives the eyes another restingplace on the journey round the image.The tree cover on the upper right stopsthat being an empty space too, and thecolour balance and exposure are spot on- great image!


Lockdown Photo Challenge 2020

LPC#6 - Reflections andRefractions

Winner:HaleyLucas -BedsideLampWow! Thishad it all -reflection,refraction,greatcomposition andbags ofinterest!

Very nicely exposed to get all the greatlight, shade and colour. Compositionally,I like the refractions being the mainfocus, but also seeing the bedside lampglass too for context. Great image and aworthy winner in my view.

LPC#7 - Sunrises andSunsetsWinner: Rachel Clayson - EarlyMorning Dog WalkI know I like an image when I instantlywish I'd taken it. I love this image andeverything about it. It should be a Hilland Valley front cover. It may be thestrongest image I've seen in all thechallenges. The sunrise is very intenseand interesting, with beautiful bands ofcolour and cloud, and the silhouettedfigure beautifully framed on the base ofthe image between the fence andhedgerow. Such a strong imagetechnically, creatively and a wonderfulworthy winner of this week's challenge!Well done Rachel!

LPC#8 - Mono ImagesWinner: Leila Lodwick - PostPlanting…I thought this image exemplified theessence of good mono photography themost; a simple subject with contrast andshape, that tells a story with a strongemotionalconnection.Nicelydefined lightand shadeuse, and anoverallstandoutimage. Greatwork Leila.

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LPC#9 - PortraitsWinner: Benjamin Sturgess - CyrilWhat a fantastic shot this is! Cyril looksvery refined and regal in this image, likehe knows he's the centre of attentionand he's making the most of it. Thelighting is great - even and soft - and thesofa doesn't distract from the mainsitting subject. Love his paws placedconfidently out front. Cyril is beautifullyposed/positioned in the frame and its analtogether brilliant shot. Well done Ben(and Cyril).

LPC#10 - Your Best ShotWinner: Iain RobertsonWhat more can I say than "wow!". Well,I'm going to give it a try. I absolutelylove this image; the reflective layers ofthe wet beach, the beautiful cascade of

the sand dune and grasses, and all set offagainst that wonderful layered broodingsky. It looks like the sort of sky and lightyou get immediately after a storm orheavy rain has passed, when the suncomes out and it's all dark, light and wet

at the same time. Great lighting forlandscapes and this is alandscape/detail/abstract image allrolled into one. And yes, I wish I'dtaken it. Superb shot Iain and adeserved winner of this final challenge.You did save your best shot to last!

Thanks to everyone who took part andwho didn't mind my critiquing of theirimages in a public forum - thecomments and general interaction wereall good and much fun was had on theway.

If there's a winter COVID viral 2ndwave, and we're locked down again, I'lldo a Winter Lockdown Photo Challengelater this year..hope not, though!

Ivan Tommasini


Kid’s Corner

For you to colour

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Oil Tank Replacements“From a new gauge to a complete installation”

• Disposal of old oil tanks • Steel & plastic storage tanks• Fuel transfers to suit all budgets• 24hr leaking tank service • New gauges, valves & fittings• New bases • Replacement pipe work• Fire walls • Annual Maintenance• Relocations • OFTEC Registered

Please contact Calves Hill Ltd on 24HR 01285 720200for a quotation and site survey without obligation

J.T. Vehicle ServicesWe come to you!● Mobile vehicle services and repairs • No VAT● Vehicle diagnostics using latest equipment● MOTs and vehicle inspections● All makes and models● Experienced and qualified● Dealer trained 1978

Jonathan Taylor LCG, LAE MIMI01242 675650 07850 686847


NewspapersMagazines

Deliveries to Chedworth,Withington and Compton Abdale

Seven days a week

DB NEWSDavid Edelsten Gérard Veuve01285 720190 01285 720459

Nutrition and BioresonanceCan help with:

Allergies, joint problems, digestioncomplaints, skin issues, migraines,depression or stress and more..

Victoria Richmond BSc, PDNN, Cert BaPS

Tel: 01285 720688 or 07901686844Email: [email protected]

Dickenson LandscapingLandscape Design & Construction

Paving, Fencing, Driveways,Walling, Tree & Hedge Work.Mini Digger for Excavations,

Levelling Ponds etc.

With Over 20 years Experience inCotswold Gardens

Contact: Philip DickensonTel: 01285 644701

Mob: 07976 [email protected]


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WB HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICESYour Local Friendly Handyman

● Property Maintenance● Painting and Decorating● Tiling● Wood and Metalwork● Rubbish Removal - Top Tier Waste Carriers Licence● House Clearance

With over thirty years’ experience, Wayne Barney is a multi-skilled tradesman who canoffer all manner of assistance around the home. Extremely satisfied customers. Servicesare available to private & commercial clients. No job too big or too small.

WB Home & Property Maintenance Services, Yanworth, Cheltenham, Glos, GL54 3LQPhone: 07584 090818 Email: [email protected]



STEVE FLOYD PEST CONTROLERADICATION & PREVENTION

E: [email protected] T: 01285 643750www.stevefloydpestcontrol.co.uk M: 07933 357373

Fully qualified (25 years experience)Fully insured


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Specialist CarpentryServices

Extensions : RefurbishmentLoft Conversions : Kitchens/

BathroomRoofing : Carpentry/Joinery

Tel: 01242 890329Mobile: 07973 226384

Email: [email protected] 1983

Independent Cotswold Letting Agents

● 21 years local experience● Competitive rates - No VAT● All necessary legal aspects of

letting covered● Loyal client portfolio

*6 months free management with this advert*(Terms and conditions apply)

Tel: 01451 850224Email: [email protected]

MUSIC LESSONS AT YOUR HOME

Piano, Oboe, Recorder, Theory andHistory of Music

Beginners (including adults)especially welcome

Contact: Margaret Duncumb, PhD, MPhil,BMus (Hons), LRAM, ARCM, FISM.

[email protected] 654290



Norman, Trotman & Hughes(Formerly of J W Sly & Sons)

Funeral DirectorsAlbert Collins

Funeral Director

Private Chapel of Rest - Independent Family Business24 hour Personal Service - Golden Charter Funeral Plans

Walton House Barn, Northleach, Glos. GL54 3EYTel: 01451 860288 Email: [email protected]

Design, Installation, TestingDomestic, Commercial, Agricultural

CALL GARY SEE ON 07976 268928 01285 [email protected] www.see-electrics.co.uk

ISLE OF JURAHoliday Cottage

Traditional Scottish farmhouse withoutstanding views, minutes fromthe sea.Sleeps 8 (+2)Available for self-catering holidays.

For more details see:www.juraholidaycottage.co.ukor ring Sally on 01285 720247

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Baldwin Houseb e d a n d b r e a k f a s t

Family run, dog friendly, B&B inChedworth, lovely views, ideal base for

walking or exploring the Cotswolds.

Contact Caroline Baker on01285 720484 or 07733 322176www.baldwinhousebandb.co.uk

C.M. Smith Plumbing & HeatingEstablished 1983

Gas Safe & OFTEC Registered

Over 40 years of experienceAll aspects of domestic plumbing & heating repairs

Complete central heating & boiler installationsComplete bathroom installations

Underfloor heating systems & unvented hot water systems

Contact Chris on:01285 655590 or 07971 233160

email [email protected]

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Little Owl Logs

Top quality seasoned logs and kindling fromyour local firewood merchant.

For more information contact Neil on01285 721055 or 07778 629079 or visit

www.littleowllogs.co.uk

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