Nailsworth News

Nailsworth
News
December 2015
No. 157
A free monthly community paper for the
parish of Nailsworth, available in colour on
our website www.nailsworthnews.org.uk
What is
this?
It is a
QR Code: get a
QR reader on a
smartphone, scan
this and it will take
you to our website!
We Will Not Forget
. . . We have therefore
featured several local
shops in the centre
spread to tempt you to
find your own special
gifts and food.
We begin on the
front page with ‘Just
Because’ and hope to
whet your apetite.
See back page for news and images
of November’s Remembrance Day.
This is made all the more poignant
for the terrible events in Paris.
Honour our fallen
Shop Local!
Why? Not just because it keeps our local businesses
in business, but because they really do pull a rabbit
out of the hat every time.
If you don’t want a rabbit there are many, many
more choices. Believe us - you can get pretty much
everything for your table and your Christmas gifts
and wrap in town.
If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping
yet, do consider our local traders.
This year we asked twelve shop keepers, selected
to provide a cross section of our traders, to illustrate
what is locally available. Each was invited to choose
one piece from the shop’s stock to hold and suggest
as a Christmas present.
Make
Christmas
relaxing
this year find everything
you need in our
Christmas Brochure
We
have a new Editor!
Lisa Parker
See page 20 to find out
more about Lisa and other
new recruits.
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Twinkle Corner has recently
opened in the TradePlas building just
past Egypt Mill and has a hoard of useful
things all directed to babies and toddlers
and with clothing for expectant mums.
The brainchild of Evita Daniels, she saw
Evita is shown above with her children
the need for baby clothes and toddlers
Jarod (8), Sidney (2), Sunny (1)
garments since having three children of
her own. It had been nigh on impossible to find what she needed without travelling
elsewhere and with three in tow, that was not always easy!
Maternity, baby and toddler clothing and blankets are all available as well as a
selection of toys, Christening presents and gifts for children up to the age of 4+. There is a large variety of organic cotton clothing and maternity items from ‘Purple’
along with rompers, trousers, tops and jackets for boys and girls. It is easier to call in and have a look for yourself - there is ample parking as well. To
keep your little troops entertained there is small play pen with assorted toys or you
can sit on the comfy sofa and sample the various wares in a more relaxed way. The
space is light and airy and access with a push chair is of no problem.
Contact: 01453 799966, FB: Twinklecorner.
Open: Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.00pm
Pots & Pans . . . and if you need reviving or to put your feet up with all
the festive shopping, enjoy a drink and cake and other tempting foods from ‘Pots &
Pans’.
Although Pot and Pans and Twinkle Corner are separate businesses it’s handy to
have coffee just a shout away. Someone could look after the children in comfort while
you go shopping! The dividing line between the
two businesses is provided by the garden and
greenhouse accessory store which has been part
of Pots and Pans since its start.
Access has been made directly through from
Twinkle Corner. The setting is lovely and
relaxing and Evita’s husband Michael at P&P
will guide you through the extensive menu.
This really is a family enterprise!
Contact Michael Daniels: 01453 391994
St. George’s
Young Voices – Friday 29th January @ 7.00 pm
Just to let you know that a repeat of a very successful Young
Voices event at St. George’s Church is under way for 2016.
Many local Primary
Schools are already
learning new songs
which they will sing in
Birmingham in a massed
choir of thousands.
In order to let those
unable to go and listen
to hear what they have
learned, there will be a concert involving many
local children in St. George’s Church.
If you came last year you will know how good an evening it was. If you missed it,
make sure you put the date in your diary now!
Boring but we have to say it . . .
Views expressed in this paper are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Nailsworth News team. We
reserve the right to edit or omit any material submitted for publication. No liability is accepted for loss or damage
arising from any omission of copy or advertising. Material submitted for publication will only be returned if
accompanied by a SAE. Nailsworth News is published and distributed entirely by volunteers, with production
costs defrayed by advertising. More volunteers are always welcome - if you would like to join the team, please
get in touch with the Editor.
Local Affairs
Myles Robinson, Mayor of Nailsworth
This was written before the atrocities in Paris on Friday 13th
November.
I am writing this report on the Eurostar on the return journey
Angela and I made to our twin town of Leves, near Chartres in
France in order to join with them in their Commemoration of
Armistice on 11th November 1918.
After a morning church service, the Mayor of Leves and I,
wearing the Nailsworth Town mayoral chain of office, and
with about 150 residents followed the town band to the nearby
Cemetery, where there is an impressive stone memorial to the
fallen. The Union Jack joined the French Tricolore on top of the
monument. Following a speech prepared by the government and
read at over 35,000 similar ceremonies throughout the country,
the names of all those who lost their lives in World War One
were read out.
This was followed by a list of servicemen killed in World
War Two and then ten members of the Resistance and two
killed in the Algerian Conflict. After each name an old soldier
in the crowd shouted “Il est mort pour la France.” There was
a further list of four civilians killed during the conflict when
the Americans liberated the town from German occupation in
August 1944.
After the band played ‘God Save
the Queen’ and ‘La Marseillaise’
we processed to a hall for a further
speech by the Mayor of Leves
and a short effort by me! This was
followed by a sumptuous banquet
put on by the ULAC, the French
equivalent of the British Legion.
Since returning to Nailsworth
and following the tragic events in
Paris, I have been able to send this
message on behalf of our town
to the Mayor of Leves, written in
French
Dear Remi,
Our Union Jack flies at half mast as we share the suffering with our
friends in France.
With deepest sympathy
Nailsworth Town Council.
[email protected]
phone 01453 836828
Another Way to Travel...
Twinning
The Nailsworth - Leves Twinning
Association celebrates its 20 years
anniversary this year.
In May, a party from Nailsworth
planted an Engish Oak in Leves
to honour the occasion and over
Remembrance weekend a party from
Leves visited here and took part in
the Remembrance Service in town.
Afterwards, Remi Martial, Mayor
of Leves and Myles Robinson,
Mayor, met with other Twinners
to place a plaque at the cherry tree
given by Leves in the gardens at the
bottom of Spring Hill.
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Having a problem getting from A to B? You can also say whether you need a one-off
Want to save money on petrol and
journey, an occasional journey or a regular
parking costs?
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Want to do your bit for the environment?
When you’ve entered what you need, a list
Why not Car Share?
of possible Car Share matches comes up and
Owning and using a car can be expensive, you can contact suitable ones through the
so why not reduce the cost by sharing some site to make the arrangements.
The flexibility of the scheme means it can
journeys? If you do have a car you can save
running costs by sharing. If you don’t have only be done online so if you don’t have a
computer perhaps a friend or family member
a car then your travel can be much more
flexible, for no matter what public transport could show you. Alternatively pop into our
there is there are times when a service isn’t Library where someone will be happy to
help you.
available to you.
Leaflets will be available in the Town
If you Car Shared just once a fortnight
Information Centre, the Library and the Arkell
you will save 10% on your commute. So,
Centre and there is a link to the site on
on a commute to Bristol just think what you Community
Nailsworth Town Council’s website.
could save on fuel and parking alone if you
Have a look and see if it can help you save
Car Share.
you
money and give you greater flexibility
We researched setting up a car share
with your journeys.
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site for Nailsworth, but found that
Gloucestershire County Council has a
county-wide one.
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It covers the whole of
Gloucestershire and there are
already nearly 3,000 members
and more are joining daily. It is
free to register and use and the
site is very user-friendly.
After you register you have
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A
Picnic Table in memory of the life of Paul
Carter and for all he did for Nailsworth
and Stroud as a Councillor has been given to the
town after a collection from friends and former
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Local Affairs
T
he Friends of Miles Marling field have been planting some daffodils around the old Oak Tree
to kick-start a development initiative of the field.
Some great ideas have already been put forward with a strong theme around keeping things
natural and ensuring there is something there to enjoy for all ages.
If you would like to put forward any ideas, help in any way or just come and see what has
been achieved so far, please come to our next meeting at The Arkell Centre on Wednesday 13th
January, 7.30pm.
‘The Friends’ is a group working with Nailsworth Town Council to develop the Field as a
community park.
Editor Eulogy - as the departing Editor I
would like to thank Lisa for taking on this role.
Some locals don’t realise or may forget that this
is a voluntary organisation and we wish to provide
news to the best of our ability. It takes time and
orchestration, but we hope it is appreciated on the
whole.
I speak as if I were some Oscar nominee but I need to
emphasise that the people who serve the paper, not least its
distributors, are a fabulous and effective group of individuals.
I have tried to receive a report of the distributors difficulties
(dogs? gates? letter boxes?) but they won’t tell.
Most importantly - do remember that it is far easier to
complain about something than it is to praise. The latter has
kept me buoyant for the duration.
My dear colleague Bill (Chairman) looked me directly in the
eye once I accepted the role and asked that I would commit to
two years of service. After three and a half I think I have done
my bit and pass the baton over to Lisa. Safe hands methinks.
I haven’t the space here to thank the whole team for their
support, but . . . you know who you are.
Be kind dear readers, be charitable, and know that the NN is here for the duration and
here to serve you - do not hesitate to send information to us and please know that I will
personally miss you.
Good luck and best wishes to Lisa!
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Fun and Celebration
Underwater tree planting,
Siberia
Bear dances, Romania
Graveyard
This is the Siberian custom of cutting a hole in the
People wanting to celebrate New Year
camp, Chile
ice covering Lake Baikal and diving to the bottom
in Romania put on bear costumes and
Locals in Talca, central
while carrying a New Year tree. Note: only
furs and dance at different houses Chile, like to see in the
professional divers participate.
to keep evil at bay.
New Year in the company
Red underwear,
of their dead relatives.
Turkey
Thought to have begun when
What better way to bring
a family broke in one year to
Throwing
Possumluck to your loved ones than
be near their dead father, the
furniture, South
dropping,
by wearing red underneath
town mayor now opens the
Africa
America
your New Year party outfit. The
Look out below! It’s the
In Brasstown, North graveyard after late-night
practice is especially popular
mass and thousands sit
idea of starting the New Year
Carolina, a possum
in Turkey, where stalls selling
surrounded by candles
afresh that leads residents of
in
a
transparent
box
is
red lingerie appear over the
while classical music
Johannesburg, those in Hillsboro in
lowered
over
a
noisy
festive period and sell
plays.
particular, to throw old furniture out of
crowd, in the world’s
out fast.
their windows. Italians follow a similar
only known “possumtradition, not wanting to be lumbered
drop”. It reflects
with anything unwanted, conduct an
Brasstown’s claim
early spring clean by way of their
Grape
to be “the possum
Great balls of fire,
windows.
eating, Spain
capital of the
Scotland
Revellers seeing in
world”.
the New Year in Spain
In Stonehaven, Scotland, there
have their mouths full
is a custom of parading through the
when they try to stuff in
streets on New Year’s Eve while swinging
twelve grapes, one for
blazing balls of fire around.
The tradition is part of Scotland’s Hogmanay
each chime of the
celebrations, although its roots trace back
clock during the
to the Vikings.
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Restaurants are invited into the
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As a result Wild Garlic is listed as one of the top 150
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Business
Pop Up
Shop
Result?
Caroline Ractliffe
lives on the family
farm at Harescombe.
After many years of
office life, five years
ago she branched
out into retail and
now looks after
INTRIGUE of
Stroud, a shop she
established in 2013.
She says, “I am passionately aware of the mission
to keep the high street alive and of the importance
of giving my precious customers a fun and a sensory
shopping experience.” So her shop has an eclectic mix
of clothes and gifts, all of which she personally sources
including as many fair-trade products as possible.
She does have something in her shop for everyone!
INTRIGUE has a fabulous collection of stunning coats,
including short wool coats and Avoca Irish tweed.
She says, “I love that my shop makes people smile!
Indeed the strap line for INTRIGUE of Stroud is
Do More Of What Makes You Happy!” Now she’s
spreading her wings with pop-up shops in Nailsworth
and Cheltenham – “pop-up shops” is where she started.
Will the shop (on the Fountain Street site once
occupied by Knickerbockers) become
a permanency? That is a possibility…
Meanwhile, you’ve got until January
2016 to “Come inside and take a peek
… find the treasure you seek”!
Deliveries
If you disregard our advice to buy local
(or you can’t find that tiny-teenie-weenie
item that you can’t find in Nailsworth)
you will be pleased to hear that you can
now, again, ask to collect your Amazon
purchases from K’n’G Convenience
Store.
There’s a new arrangement through a
company called Pass my Parcel. Some internet chatter has suggested
that the breakdown of the previous arrangement may have been the fault
of K’n’G. This was not the case. It was, as we reported in
October, the result of action by Amazon and ‘the middle man.’
It was as much a surprise to K’n’G staff as to us.
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or those of you who haven’t noticed, a large and very illuminated Christmas
tree has been erected on the plot of ground outside the Wild Garlic and Claire
Frances Hair Design.
Both establishments shared the cost of this wonderful display. The Council
graciously gave permission for its presence since they own the plot of land that it
was placed in.
We caught Matthew of Wild Garlic doing his own dirty work by digging the
hole that the tree was finally placed into. He was struggling a bit since the tree
seemed taller than planned and the corresponding hole (at that time) just wasn’t
cutting his mustard.
We are pleased to say that this beast of a tree is securely installed, anchored and
making a fine display. Matthew is the first to admit that he is better with fine-dining
than photography but this is his offering. Go and see it for real!
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Armed & Gorgeous has just
opened its basement as an area to sell
cards for every occasion.
The majority are made / printed by
British designers.
Some are hand finished, some are
made from sustainable or recycled
sources and some are personal works of
art that are too good to send on!
An hilarious visit you will have - rest
assured.
All the cards have the classic British
humour that we can all understand and
you’ll have to come back again and
again to appreciate them all.
Christmas Cards are now available
with that ‘something a little bit
different’ approach as well as new
designs on wrapping papers.
Beaudesert Park School
Most schools are busy places, and
the start of the academic year in
September is an especially busy time.
At Beaudesert there have been snails,
a sale and a celebrity in the mix this
autumn term as well! Year 8 children (12-13) enjoyed
a school trip to Normandy to hone
their language skills and learn
more about the culture and history
of France. Excursions included
a trip to Agincourt and a few hours
exploring Nausicaa - France’s
leading sea world attraction.
There were new experiences of
a culinary kind too. The children
relished shopping for food in a French
market, as well as making chocolate
and crafting croissants and pains au chocolat at a boulangerie.
Reactions were more mixed to the prospect of sampling snails, as
can be seen from this photo!
Back at base the school hosted another successful charity
Autumn Fair. The annual charity shopping event took place in the
new performing arts centre, and attracted shoppers throughout the
day. Just over £9,000 was raised, and
this will be split between The Home
Farm Trust (who work with people with
learning disabilities) and The Family
Haven (who help disadvantaged and
vulnerable families in Gloucestershire).
In addition to a superb line-up of stalls
selling all sorts from cakes to cashmere
and toys to T-shirts, there was even a
celebrity in attendance. Andy Jordan,
heartthrob of the ‘Made in Chelsea’ TV
series fame, took a stand at the fair to
introduce his new clothing brand to the
Cotswolds.
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Remembers
Schools
On Wednesday 11th November the junior children and staff
of the school, along with local residents, gathered around the
village Memorial to mark Armistice Day. In a short service, lead by Rev. Mike Smith, we took time
to remember all those who have
gone to war and sadly never
returned. Rev. Smith talked to
the children about why we wear
poppies and what they symbolise.
On behalf of everyone present,
a group of children placed small
wooden crosses in a sand tray
and Rev. Smith read an acrostic
poem written by an eight year
old child. Then at precisely 11 o’clock passing traffic was
brought to a halt and, along with the rest of the country, we all
observed two minutes of silence. We were extremely proud of
all the children who conducted themselves in a respectful and
appropriate manner throughout.
This year, as usual, we have supported the Royal British
Legion Poppy Appeal with children selling poppies and other
remembrance items after school each day.
Lisa Brind, Headteacher. www.horsley.gloucs.sch.uk
Nailsworth Primary School
In October, Year 1 went to the Musuem in the Park in Stroud
as part of their topic on Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The
children had a great day meeting Mr. Brunel, exploring the
Musuem, looking for pictures of viaducts that Brunel designed
in Stroud, making a viaduct and looking at old toys in line with
their topic this term.
‘First we met Mr Brunel,
he had a tall black hat. He
told us about the Great
Western Railway,’ writes
Hattie Camden.
Palko Gravel said, ‘Next
we had a story about Mrs.
Clutterbuck. We found
out how people travelled
to the seaside 100 years ago.’ And Beau Russell finishes by
saying, ‘Then we looked at some old toys. They were made
from tin and wood. Finally we went back to school.’
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Youth & Events
Anna O’Hara
writes:We have once again reached
that time of year, Christmas
lights hanging from all of the
lampposts in the town centre,
shop displays becoming more
festively extravagant each
time you pass. Spring Hill
with the potential to become a
lethal ski slope and a general
sense of Christmas cheer filling the souls of people in our
community.
As the festive season draws in closer and the days become
shorter, with young people counting down the end of term, we
must take a time out of our annual hibernation to reflect once
again on how grateful we are to spend Christmas with our
nearest and dearest.
My only sister has left for university this year and all of my
extended family live up North. So as I sit snuggled up writing, I
feel thankful for Christmas bringing us all together again.
The town of Nailsworth glows and enchants
me yearly with the excitement and buzz
we create and spread. I hope you all have
a wonderful Christmas and New Year and
remember to donate to your favourite charity
or buy a Big Issue as not everyone has it so
lucky.
Double Bass
There will be a Double Bass recital
given by
Toby Hughes
Saturday 16th January 2016 at 7.30pm
at
Christ Church - New Market Road
RoadMusic to include works by
Bottesini and Cesar Franck.
Tickets £5 adults £1 under 18
(available at the door)
For further information please ring
01452 725605
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Madi Rhys-Davies writes:Ever since I was a small child
I’ve always loved Christmas. The
first Christmas I can remember was
probably when I was 6. I received a
doll with all the accessories, and I was
over the moon. My great grandmother
stayed with us that year too. Christmas
is all about spending time with family,
and I think it’s a lovely thing to do.
Every year, me, my mum, dad and
brother have something called ‘Fake
Christmas’. It’s usually at the end of
November/ beginning of December and we invite all our close
friends round that we would love to spend Christmas Day with,
but unfortunately can’t. We have a full turkey dinner, Christmas
crackers, Secret Santa and games. For me, it’s as good as the
25th December.
I love waking up on Christmas Day, finding my stocking
in my room and opening it with my brother. I’m 16 and he’s
13, and despite that we’re still up at 7am. Once we’ve opened
our stockings, we go downstairs with our parents and have
breakfast and open the rest of our presents. It gets so messy
and overflown with wrapping paper and sellotape, and this year
we’ll have a 5-month-old cocker spaniel whose full of energy,
so I can only imagine how chaotic it’s going to be!
Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love the run up
to it, the excitement that surrounds it, and spending time with
everyone you love, when you wouldn’t normally get the chance.
Merry Christmas!
Pudding Hunt!
You need to be Swift!
The great Nailsworth Christmas
Pudding Hunt is back!
There are 20 numbered knitted puddings
placed in shop windows around the
town. You can win a fantastic hamper by
finding at least 15 of them.
The competition runs until Monday 8th
December so you only have a few days
after the Nailsworth News lands on your
doorstep if you don’t know already!
Entry forms are available from NomNoms Cupcakery, The Optical Shop and theTown
Information Centre. Happy pudding hunting!
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T
he Spooky Fun Day held
on 30th October at the
Arkell Centre, and funded
by FGRA, was a great success.
About 30 children attended
accompanied by approximately
25 adults.
A simple lunch of chicken
nuggets and chips for the
children was followed by fresh
fruit. Suki from Lawnside Stores
very kindly contributed a chicken
curry and rice for the adults.
Squash, teas and coffees were also served. Craft activities,
(cake decorating, pumpkin carving, mask making, felt toys,
temporary tattoos, etc.) kept the children busy and most went
home with their efforts intact.
There were games including traditional apple bobbing and
Stuart Strathearn from SDC came to judge the pumpkins and
provided the “Spooky” element.
Good feedback from residents has been received and they are
looking forward to the Christmas Party (see the announcement
for that on page 14).
JD
Christoph Rubach
comments:-
My only trouble with rats happened
six years ago.
My bin is somewhat sealed, but
open to the ground. Perhaps rats just aren’t very active around
Starhill.
Two other bins I care for, one in Nailsworth, have however,
just been invaded. I could tell by the disturbed muddy bits on
the top, and finding their passage ways. I don’t like anyone
messing with my compost!
But there is an easy solution. If you find such an unpleasant
invasion, lay down a piece of thin plywood or similar sheeting
next to your compost bin (cement slabs or fine wire mesh also
work).
Shake and lift the bin off it’s compost, and then refill with
the un-decomposed material, layering it if you like with fresh
autumn leaves.
It’s a three-in-one solution. Protection from rats, turned/aired
compost, and usable fine humus collected from the bottom.
Happy Composting!
Appeal to Buy Box
Woods
NN might not normally publish
news from outside the Parish but this
one is a little different.
An appeal has been launched for
pledges towards the £100,000+
purchase of Box Woods for public
enjoyment.
The private 23 acres have
been unofficially accessed by the
community for nearly a century. Two
new public rights of way were added
to the long existing public footpaths
across the land in recent years.
Box Wood borders the upper
reaches of Pensile Road, on the northern side of the corner
known as ‘Devil’s Elbow’. It is popular by many, including
Nailsworth residents, because of its unspoilt isolation from
main roads, housing and industry.
But now the chance has arisen to buy Box Wood from its
current owners, the Novalis Trust, operators of the Cotswold
Chine School in Box.
Very generous and substantial donations will be required to
secure this peaceful place for our benefit.
Minchinhampton Parish Council has already pledged £12,670
to kick-start the funding, but that offer is only on the table until
around the end of 2015.
That leaves Box Village Society with the task of raising over
£100,000 very quickly if it is to make a worthy bid.
The Society is therefore now appealing to residents and the
local community to pledge as much as they can towards the
Box Wood purchase. All donations, large or small, will of
course be gratefully received, although it will require several
large donations as well as smaller ones to meet the required
£100,000.
The project proposes that a charitable company set up by
Box Village Society would own the woods and immediately
lease them for 99 years at a peppercorn rent to Gloucestershire
Wildlife Trust. The trust would then administer and maintain
Box Woods.
To make your pledge please e-mail: Chris Law, Box Village
Society chairman.
[email protected] or
Cllr Steve Hemmings at [email protected].
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Faith and Service
Christ
Church
Are you of the ‘Bah
Humbug’ view, or are
you already following the
instruction ‘deck the halls
with boughs of holly’?
Like it or not, Christmas
is just a few weeks away.
It’s an exciting time for us
as we celebrate the birth
of a man called Jesus. We
celebrate at the darkest
point of the year – it’s one
of those weird things where
at some point in the past
Christians made use of local traditions. We celebrate the
fact that Jesus was the light sent into the world to brighten
our darkness – and that fitted well with winter ceremonies
designed to keep darkness at bay.
It is still the case that we need to keep darkness from
swamping us. It might be loneliness that makes our lives
dark, or illness, or fear of world events – whatever it is, the
idea that someone can shine a light is welcome. Because,
when things are lit up they somehow seem better. That’s
why we love to load our Christmas trees with lights, hang
lights from our buildings, and spread far too much glitter on
things which should be glitter free – its all about bringing
more light into the darkness.
These final weeks before
Christmas are called
Advent. They are the time
when we wait, still in
the dark, for the birth of
Jesus. That’s why in some
countries the trees aren’t lit
until Christmas Eve. But,
we don’t wait in silence. We
wait in excited expectation
– and part of that waiting
has become tradition that many hold dear. Yes, the school
nativity and the annual carol service.
Why not make a date and join one of the traditions – Christ
Church will be joining St George’s for the Carol Service on
20th December at 6pm, in St George’s Church. I bet there
will be mince pies afterwards. See you there.
Helene Grant, Minister, Christ Church
Tel: 07956 657759 - Email: [email protected]
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10.30 am
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St. George’s
Dear Friends,
Because of the
vagaries of copy dates I sat down to write this in November.
I pressed the first key on my computer as the reality of the
shootings and bombings in Paris broke early on Saturday morning
14th November.
I was going to write a Christmas & New Year message, but at
first that seemed inappropriate given the terrible tragedy in Paris
and the continuing tragedy of the refugee crisis across so much of
the Middle East and Africa.
But, actually, the message of Christmas speaks directly to
moments like this.
In his great prophecy in the Bible, Isaiah writes these words as
he foresaw the coming of Jesus, the Messiah: ‘For to us a child
is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his
shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace’ We hear these words at
Christmas regularly as a reminder of God’s promise.
Jesus came to bring peace. And his ability to overcome death is
a reminder of the power of love at work in our world even now.
When we look at the world, it all too often seems a dark place,
and the terrible happenings in Paris and in Syria as well as our
own personal tragedies can make the darkness seem intense. But another of the great Christmas readings, often read in the
darkness of midnight, comes for John’s gospel: ‘The light shines
in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.’
This promise is that evil will not win, in the end!
May God bless you at Christmas and in the New Year and may
you see the light shining in the darkness.
Mike
Rev. Mike Smith (01453 836536) [email protected]
Phone lines open until 10pm
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Faith & Charity
Pudsey News
Messy Church
Messy Church is run jointly by the churches of Nailsworth
with support from PSALMS (Painswick and Stroud Area Local
Ministries).
It meets every other month, normally on the 2nd Sunday of the
month, in the Nailsworth Primary School hall from 3.30pm to
5.15pm.
By the time you read this, it will just have met for the last time
this year in November, when it will have had a messy time creating
fondant icing snowmen, playing crazy games and generally making
fools of themselves, followed by a chance to recuperate with food.
In the photo you can see Mike the Vicar loading up his ‘mother’,
aka Ben from PSALMS, ready to do all her chores. Sadly what you
cannot see is Ben’s wig, or a moment in time later when he dropped
everything! We will have to leave that to your imagination, but I’m
sure it’s an experience we can all identify with.
If you need some excitement in January then these guys would
love you to join them on Sunday 10th January. It’s free and they
promise not to feed you left over turkey!
Staff from Coventry Building Society’s Nailsworth branch
have raised a fantastic £1,327.84 for Children in Need with
their now legendary Big Breakfast event. As well as hosting
breakfast, the
team held a raffle
in their branch
making a truly
‘pawsome’ total.
Photo shows
Una Bailey,
Customer
Service Assistant
at the Nailsworth
branch, and
Mark Coles of
Coles Electrical.
One of the event
organisers, said,
“Well, we’re
all very full
after our Big
Breakfast!
A very big thank you to Egypt Mill Restaurant for their
wonderful breakfast, to the children from nearby Thomas
Keble School for serving our guests so brilliantly, as well
as selling the odd raffle ticket, and to Pudsey himself for
popping along to join the fun. But, most importantly, thank
you to everyone who supported the Big Breakfast or bought
a raffle ticket – the support of our members and friends has
helped to raise a brilliant amount for Children in Need.”
Volunteers again Please! For the Library
Last month we published a plea for volunteers for the Town Information Centre. It does
sometimes seem that volunteers are a threatened species!
When volunteers were first sought to support the library there were 40 names on the list;
now there are 20. Many hands make light work, as
the saying goes; conversely few hands make heavier
work. Heavier work can lead to volunteers feeling that
this is more than they bargained for when they signed
up and dropping out.
The jobs that volunteers currently do aren’t going
to be taken on by paid employees any time soon;
someone’s got to do them and it can’t always be
someone else! Drop in to the TIC and find out if you
can contribute. The town needs you.
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Christmas - Shops, Gifts, Food. All local!
Country Quality Meats
The Little Gift Shop
Run by Lyn Thompson, it is a wonderful place for toys and games for
all ages without busting the bank.
Good old jigsaws for young and older, educational games, soft toys
and wooden ones too! There are craft kits galore and so much more!
The rear of the shop is an Aladdin’s cave of youthful delight - it really
is a ‘must see’!
There are also gifts featuring toiletries, Fair-trade handbags, frames,
wooden boxes and jewellery, just to mention a few.
Yellow Lighted Bookshop
“It’s the nature of Nailsworth that things can be a bit
unpredictable, and Christmas rather accentuates that. However, in as much as we can predict anything,
we can guarantee this: we have loads of exciting new
books, especially nature writing, cookery, history,
fiction and children’s books. In our little shop we probably have about around
5000 different titles, and, frankly, if you can’t find
something for everyone here then to be honest, we give
up!” says Hereward.
Photo Lyn Thompson
Mike Cock and Julia
Stannard own The Nailsworth
China Shop and it continues to be
a delight to walk in and see all the
lovely china, porcelain and other
similar goods.
New stock includes Dunoon mugs, Burleigh china and Aston pottery, but Julia is also
keen to empathise that there is a useful selection of textiles on offer: aprons, tea towels,
tablecloths etc. ‘Emma Bridgewater’ assorted cake and biscuit tins and caddies are always popular
and have just arrived too. Dartington glass is also a firm favourite, but if you want some
stocking fillers, then there is a large range for children and adults alike - and don’t forget
the Pocket Kites - a firm favourite.
Photo Julia Stannard
William’s Fish Market &
Food Hall
English Heretic
Photo Marion Maas
Brutons Graham Stemp
Photo Graham Stemp
It continues to be a venue for something a
little more luxurious. Christmas hampers with a fine selection of your chosen goodies
remains popular as are the truffles with chocs, honey and oils. There is
a huge selection of the normal seasonal fayre which includes turkeys,
geese, salmon and the homemade Christmas puddings - the recipe
remains a secret!
A fine cheese counter and charcuterie awaits your appraisal. There
is so much for every taste bud! Ed and Helen Playne and the staff look
forward to seeing you.
Photo Sue Gutjahr
“We deal with colour, print and design with
something to light up your life,” says Marion
Maas, owner of ‘English Heretic’.
Call in and see the large range of homeware
and gifts focussing mainly on kitchenware and
other items for the home. Handprinted pottery,
tableware, mugs, rugs and throws have to be seen
along with all the other items for gifts. “There is
everything here for Christmas!”
Photo Paul Dowdeswell
of Brutons states, “We sell
everything you need to run
the home, and if we don’t
stock it, you don’t need it!”
Apart from spades and light
bulbs and nails etc., the
kitchen shop is always worth
a visit. ‘Stellar’ pots, and and
knives are superb quality and
‘Kitchen Craft’ bakeware and
kitchen utensils are always
popular. There are all sorts of
things to make your kitchen
and cooking run effortlessly!
Pop in, see what there is on offer and if not available you can
order quickly and easily.
Photo Louise Ineson
The Nailsworth China
Shop
It is always a jolly place to visit and is no different at this time
of year.
Paul Dowdeswell and his team offer fresh free range poultry,
well hung local beef, home cured gammons and a wide
selection of wild game. If you need help with recipes, certain
cuts and cooking instructions, ask any of the team. ‘Armed &
Gorgeous’ has its
usual range of quality
silver and gold jewellery,
leather handbags, cashmere
scarves and ponchos with
most being from British
designers. Look out for the
‘map’ scarves - great fun and
stylish! The stock is large
and varied so call in. Liz
Gazzard and her team would
love to see you!
Photo Sorrell Allen
‘Black8Bikes’
at TradePlas continues to sell popular
mountain, road and electric bikes for
all ages and all abilities.
There is also a wide range of
accessories and clothing and for the
Christmas period ask about the ‘Pick
& Mix’ deals from £10 on accessories.
Luke and John have a great knowledge
of their business and will guide you to
the perfect bike.
‘James Lear of
Arundel’ is a shop full
of all sorts of useful things
for men and ladies.
A selection of local
pottery is worth looking at
Photo Nigel Etherington
and also the aromatherapy
and accessory displays.
Apart from a range of local knitwear for the ladies, the shop
is predominantly into menswear now with ties, hats, sweaters,
jackets and trousers being popular sales.
Santa’s Grotto is open from 10 December - tickets £8.50 call
01453 835941. Photo Polly Smart
Photo Luke and John Pettit
A
ndy Evans of ‘Just Because’ (see front page) celebrates 10 years selling us all sorts of cards for
all sorts of events. It also sells some beautiful and thoughtful gifts and novelties for Christmas.
The ‘Jim Shore’ figurines are very popular and offer authentic balanced toy models will amuse for
hours. Scented candles and diffusers will set the mood perfectly for the season as well.
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‘Just Pets’
Nigel Etherington of ‘Just Pets’ is
always on hand to keep our dogs,
cats, smaller animals and wildlife
fed and well looked after with his
large assortment of foodstuffs and
toys.
But, did you know your pets can
also have Christmas presents as
well?
Christmas stockings, toys and
seasonal goodies will mean all the
family have a Happy Christmas!
Sean Cowley
Carpet Fitter
Carpets supplied, fitted and refitted
For competitive prices, telephone
01453 753458 or 07979 597250
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Community
Nailsworth Climate Awareness Group
Nailsworth Climate Awareness Group
thank all the supporters stall holders and
visitors who came in the pouring rain and
joined in the Climate Awareness Day in
October. From the survey carried out, the
positive outcome is to form a group to
put Nailsworth on the map as a Climate
Action Town. There will be a meeting on
29th January 2016 in the Town Hall at 7
pm., to which all are welcome.
For further information contact:
Stroud District Council is introducing
an optional, paid for service, which will
allow residents to have their garden waste
collected. “Residents can sign up to the new
service now although collections will run
from February to November each year.
There’s an initial, one-off £20 charge for
the wheelie-bin and an annual subscription
fee of £36. Whilst we are already lucky
enough to have a large number of residents
who are dedicated to home or community
cllr.sue.reed@nailsworthtowncouncil.
gov.uk OR alternatively - sally.thorpe@
composting, this collection service will
nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk or normankay@ be a welcome option for many keen
hotmail.co.uk.
gardeners.” The district’s households can now sign
Subscribers to the service will receive
up to have their garden waste collected
a brown wheelie-bin for grass clippings,
and recycled. As part of improvements
twigs, leaves, bark, hedge cuttings,
being made to its waste and recycling
flowers, plants, weeds, fallen fruit and
services between now and the end of next small branches, which will be collected
year, fortnightly over the 10-month period
from February to November. The annual
Nailsworth Great War Centenary
subscription fee which equates to a charge
World War One was remembered again in Nailsworth with the ‘Nailsworth
of £1.64 per collection. Great War Centenary Remembrance Group’ hosting Q&A events with Andy
Residents can sign up online at
Robertshaw in the Comrades Club.
www.stroud.gov.uk/gardenwaste or by calling
the council on 01453 754424.
Andy gave his time to many primary schools in the area and everyone loved
the ‘hands-on’ approach to the real artefacts and to hear what life was like in the
District Councillors:
Rowland Blackwell - cllr.rowland.blackwell@
trenches.
stroud.gov.uk or Steve Robinson - cllr.steve.
Attendees had a chance on that Saturday to hear
[email protected] Emma Sims -cllr.
Andy and from start to finish, the room was full to
[email protected] busting!
David and Carol Hand of Rover Coaches should
be gratefully thanked for volunteering their services
The FGRA will hold their free childrens
free of charge in getting the children to and from
Christmas Party at the Arkell Centre on
their schools for the talks.
20th December.
It is hoped that Dennis Sparrow will give a
There will be music, food and games, and a
similar talk in early 2016 on ‘Aden (inc. WWI and
visit from Santa!
Lawrence of Arabia) to today’.
Children from 4-11 are welcomed
The party is from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.
Whilst this is free to local residents, you will
still need a ticket.
We have been repairing, draught proofing
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Tea-time
concerts
with the
Bristol Ensemble
Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth
A monthly series of
Sunday afternoon
chamber music
concerts given by the
professional musicians
of Bristol Ensemble
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Sunday 6 December, 3pm
Chamber music by Brahms & Haydn
Sunday 17 January, 3pm
Schubert’s Trout Quintet
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harles Evans published a novel last
year which we reported on in our
December 2014 edition. This novel is
based on the Falklands Conflict and is, in
part, drawn from his own experiences. He
shares his publication results with us:-
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“Well it is fair to say it didn’t achieve the
sales I had hoped it would (a little over 400 in
the 7 months after publication). But, this has
now risen to over 500 since the end of June so
it’s still selling, which is great.
The feedback has been very positive
throughout and the reviews on Amazon have
also been mostly complementary. I have
learned that you just need a lot of luck and a
big break in this game.
A national celebrity endorsement is key to
gaining publicity and interest in your work.
Unfortunately I didn’t quite crack that one!
I’m still hoping that someone will want to buy
the film rights in the future so I can raise even
more money for the charities.
The support from the vast majority of people
and organisations was excellent. Obviously
family and friends in Nailsworth and across
the UK, plus former shipmates have been
at the forefront of this. A key objective for
doing this literary project was to raise money for the three military charities being South
Atlantic Medal Association, Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes.
As I said at the outset, I would donate 50% of my first royalty cheque to those
organisations [in the end Charles donated 100% of this cheque]. I also decided very soon
after publication that I would also make a personal donation from every book that I sold
at the events I attended to promote it. This included those sold at Nailsworth Market.
The outcome of all the activities and other additional donations in the end meant that I
was able to send a total of £660.00 (£220.00 to each charity) in August, which has been
received and acknowledged by them. The letters from the charities are on the Falkland’s
Revenge Facebook page and are there for everyone to see.
It was nowhere near what I hoped to be able to donate, but from my little book someone
either in the services, or ex-services, who needs help will benefit from the efforts, kindness
and generosity of people who have supported me and ‘Falklands Revenge’. “
The second book featuring Harry Glass is underway. Watch this space . . .
Charles is photographed holding a copy of his book and the Royal British
Legion thank you letter for his donation.
Black labrador/collie cross, Ruby, is looking
forward to spending her first Christmas with
her new friend Tina.
She was re-homed in
June.
Initially Tina had
reservations about
adopting another
dog following the
loss of her faithful
companion. She had
actually enquired
about re-homing a
completely different
dog.
But, after chatting
to June, (one our
re-homing officers) a
meeting was arranged
to meet Ruby and a new bond was formed.
Walks, or rather runs on Selsley Common
keeps both Tina and Ruby fit. The family have
nick-named Ruby as the “butty” dog - she
can open the fridge door and, given half the
chance, will seek out cheese, ham and butter!
Needless to say a fridge lock has been fitted
...
If you would like to find out about rehoming
a pet, call in and see us in Market Street or
visit our website
www.rspca-southcotswolds.org.uk
and to help our fundraising for the
Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home why not enter
our raffle or buy a calendar?
We wish all our customers and donors a
very Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year!
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Local & Business
The Dressing Room
After many months
of refurbishment by the
Chamberlain Estate in
the former Bramleys
building, ‘The Dressing
Room’ is now very
much up and running.
Patrick and Emma
Rollins have put in a
huge effort to make this
corner of the George
Street car park a
place to enjoy visiting
and purchase a fine
selection of clothes,
jewellery and furniture.
Ladies clothing is
very much along the
theme of ‘pre-loved
and vintage’ as well as
a large array of unique designs under the Karma label of Patrick
Prices Mill Participation
Group has a new chair and secretary –
Marilyn Miles and Sally Millett.
Any patient from Prices Mill surgery is
welcome to be a member.
The overall aim of its Patient Participation
Group is to develop a positive and constructive
relationship between patients, the Practice and
the community it serves, ensuring the practice
remains accountable and responsive to all its
patients needs.
You can contact the PPG via Prices Mill
surgery website or via Sally Millett on
833415 or [email protected]
and Emma which with
bespoke jewellery is
made in Bali. Clothing
is for all ages and all
styles and covers smart
casual to smart dresses.
Menswear follows
the smart/casual
style. Jeans, shirts
and pullovers are all
fine quality and very
affordable. ‘Blend’ and ‘Casual Friday’ are
some of the preferred labels. Upstairs there is a selection of objet d’art, stone carvings and
recycled furniture made from antique timbers from Indonesia. All
is Fair-trade produce.
Also made are cloth dolls and cards by the ‘Bali Street Kids
Project’. Money from sales goes direct to the orphanage of the
same name.
Contact: 01453 836036 / FB: The Dressing Room.
Open: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm. Nailsworth Theatregoers - 2016
Group Leaders: Jinny and Ann Marshall
Tel: 01453 833857 / email:[email protected]
Minimum party size 21
Booking & other details on Nailsworth Society Library Notice Board
Bristol Hippdrome
The Barber of Seville by Rossini 7.15pm on Tuesday 15th March
Depart Nailsworth Bus Station at 5.45pm. Book and pay by 8th January 2016
Cost £52
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
“Hetty Feather” by best-selling children’s author Jacqueline Wilson on Saturday 9th
April at 2pm
Depart Nailsworth Bus Station at 12md. Book and pay by 1st February 2016
Cost £33.50
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Short pieces by the Birmingham Royal Ballet on Saturday 7th May at 7.45pm
Depart Nailsworth Bus Station at 6.30pm. Book and pay by 1st March 2016
Cost £35.50
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Bits and Pieces
Connecting Carers
Carers over the age of 50 living in Gloucestershire can now
benefit from 8 hours of free one to one computer tuition in
their own home or in a group setting, as part of a scheme set up
by Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC). The
‘Connecting Carers’ scheme which operates countywide, is also
looking for people with computer experience who have a few
hours to spare and would like to help with this ‘one to one’ or
group support.
There are an estimated 63,000 carers in Gloucestershire and
many have little time for themselves. In some cases, they can
feel isolated and socially excluded. With the help of schemes
like ‘Connecting Carers’, they will be able to access support,
information and services from the comfort of their own homes,
which may help to make them feel more connected, supported
and in control.
If you would like more information about ‘Connecting Carers’,
either to volunteer to provide training or to book a place on the
scheme, call :Matthew Keighley at GRCC on 01452 528491
NHP - Nailsworth Health
Partnership walking festival.
The 5th NHP walking festival is due
to start on Sunday May 29th as the
Nailsworth Festival comes to a close.
If anyone would like to help with
the planning any of the walks please
contact Marilyn Miles on
07801 558931
[email protected]
Check out the NHP website for the
video of the 2013 walking festival.
Timothy Powell
Our Roof and Gutter Man sends the
following message:The donkeys and sheep of Newmarket
would like to say a huge thank you to
everyone for looking out for us and making us so welcome and
also for all the lovely treats we get.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and
healthy New Year.
Love from
Gussy, Pedro, April, Bonny and Clyde
The New Year at Wonderful Westonbirt
Many Nailsworth residents are regular visitors to Westonbirt
Arboretum. Perhaps 2016 could be your opportunity to further
support this wonderful place.
Some of you may be aware that free guided walks are offered
at Westonbirt Arboretum on Wednesdays, Saturdays and
Sundays throughout the Season from 1st March to 31st October.
The walks have become so popular that we need more Guides
and Assistant Guides. If you think you might like to train as a
Volunteer Guide or Volunteer Assistant Guide we would love to
hear from you. You do not need to be an expert. Full training on
Westonbirt’s landscape and tree collection is provided. This is
Face in the Crowd at FGR
followed by a period of mentoring until you feel ready to lead a
Is this YOU?
walk.
If so, you qualify for a
This is a highly rewarding role. You will learn about this
FREE ground pass to
historic, Grade 1 listed landscape with its internationally
FGR’s next Home match.
important collection of trees. You will become part of an
Just call in at the Club
enthusiastic and knowledgeable team of nearly 50 volunteers,
Office with a copy of this
who are passionate about sharing this unique location with
paper.
visitors.
(Brought to you by NN in
association with FGRFC)
The next training programme will start in January, for the 2016
season. For more information either go to
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Bits and Pieces
Trench Coats for Goal Posts
With a strong Nailsworth and Forest Green perspective and
content the Christmas Truce of 1914 will be re-created in a
moving performance in theatre, words and music by ‘Stroud
Football Poets’ and ‘Spaniel In The Works Theatre Company’.
Based on local stories and memories, this production covers
a unique and undisputed moment in history and war. Featuring
established local actors, poets, writers and musicians we are
transported from the Jovial Foresters, the original ‘home’ of
Forest Green (later to become Rovers) to ‘No Man’s Land’ as
Christmas approaches. The ninety minute performance is based
on and inspired by true events and follows a journey without
return for two brave Forest Green Rovers
players who set off from Nailsworth for the
front. Crispin Thomas runs the Football Poets
website www.footballpoets.org from his
cottage near Stroud and was Chelsea’s Poet
Laureate for four years. He told Nailsworth
News, “ When we returned from working
in Africa in 1983, it was Forest Green that
became my first home here.
Discovering more and more
about the Christmas Day Truce,
initially from working with
Pensioners at Stamford Bridge,
I also realised how among the
many thousands of brave souls
who gave their lives there had
been many professional and
amateur footballers involved.
Our aim was to imagine what it
would have been like to leave
these villages and go the Front.” Saturday 12 December - 8.00pm Subscription Rooms, Stroud
Tickets £8 Adv/ £10 Door. www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk Box
Office 01453 760900
Photo courtesy of Bill Hicks.
And Crispin finished by saying, “Yes it is about and based on
two real Forest Green players of the time - Ernie Beale and Harry
Watt.”
CAB - Can you Help? Every Tuesday
offers an advice service that
is free, confidential, impartial
afternoon the Stroud Citizens' Advice Bureau
and independent.
provides a drop-in service in Nailsworth in the
The aim is always to help
Arkell Centre.
clients manage their own
Nailsworth Town Council funds this and to
problem in the way that suits
support this we have a small team of volunteers
them best. Advice helps clients explore a range of
act as Receptionists. At the moment we have options, relate information to their own needs and
Nailsworth Film who
7 volunteers but we would love to have some more circumstances, and make decisions about what
Club
- could that be you?
action to take based on an understanding of the
No training is necessary, you will not be giving potential consequences. The National Association
‘Pride’
advice, you will just be greeting clients in the
of Citizens Advice research shows that two in
Friday 4th December
Arkell Centre from 13.00 to 15.30 on a Tuesday
three clients who visit a CAB have their problem
8pm Arkell Centre
afternoon once every 7 weeks or less if we have
completely or partially solved. 78 per cent also say
more volunteers.
over 18s only, bar opens
they couldn’t have done it without the CAB.
The commitment is very small but so important
7.30pm
In the past year (October 2014 – Sep 2015) we
www.nailsworthfilmclub. as without volunteer Receptionists CAB could not helped 210 household in Nailsworth to resolve
provide this service in Nailsworth.
co.uk
551 issues. This accounted for 5.6% of all CAB
The Citizens' Advice Bureau is a Charity which
work across the Stroud district.
If you would like to know more or can help
Dying without a Will. Now that’s a real tragedy. support this service in Nailsworth by giving a
few hours of your time please contact
My name is David Martin and I’m the local
Anne Elliott on 07817 879494
consultant for one of the UK’s premier profesemail
sional Home Visit Will Writers. I have 28 years’
[email protected]
experience advising clients on personal financial
matters and specialising in Wills.
Writing a Will is easier and cheaper than you
think and ensures that your wishes are carried
out efficiently. If you would like to redraft an
existing Will, discuss your Will arrangements,
Lasting Powers of Attorney or other associated
legal services, at a mutually convenient time
in the comfort and privacy of your own home,
please contact me.
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David Martin, local consultant,
Steele Rose & Co
01453 836699 07973 405997
[email protected]
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Members of the Society of Will Writers
O
ne absentee from the Royal
British Legion at this year’s
Remembrance Service here in town
(see back page) was its Chairman,
Tim Godden. Tim, who left the Army in
August after a 40 year career
with HM Forces was given the
opportunity of not only attending
the Festival of Remembrance in the
Royal Albert Hall in London, on
Saturday 7th November, but also
marching as a veteran. This was
on Sunday’s Parade with 10,000
other veterans at the Cenotaph in
Whitehall.
Tim says, “As a youngster I ‘staggered on’ at the Tower of London but never made it to the
Cenotaph to see the Veterans march past in front of the Royal
Family and thousands who lined the streets. Reflections on Remembrance Day
NN have put into this issue a good deal about the Nailsworth
Remembrance Day ceremonies. These focus on the two World
Wars, but there is also the touching account of the father laying
a wreath for his son, killed in Afghanistan. However, are there
other stories to tell, beyond the stories of the soldiers who fell?
Are there other stories of survivors, or questions about the
way we try to remember the conflicts of the past and present;
questions about how we mark the effect of conflict on soldiers
and civilians of all nationalities and religions – or none?
Now we have the account of a son remembering a
Remembrance Day long ago with his own father. His thoughts
on that remembrance stirred up other thoughts, which touch
on wider issues. These thoughts are challenging, and
perhaps controversial, but ask questions that other
people may also be asking. We believe that they are
thoughts that should be shared with our community.
Remembering Remembrance Day
A personal reflection by Bill Affleck
Poppies, the band, the banners, the crowded St
George’s Church, the two minutes silence, the bugle calls,
the names of the dead, the laying of the wreathes on the
war memorial, surely a major event in the annual calendar. We
wouldn’t miss it but . . . ?
Our Remembrance ceremonies are led by the Christian Church,
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other foot! It was great to see so many
old mates, some I haven’t seen for well
over 20 years or more!”
“The Town of Nailsworth is blessed
with a marvellous Silver Band, a good
hardy group of Royal British Legion
members and some great townsfolk
who turn out in their numbers both en
route to the Church and in it. It is always a pleasure to see so many
youngsters from the Youth Associations
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Tim is proudly photographed with his wife Wendy.
but our community includes people of other beliefs, so should
this be reflected in the ceremonies ? Those who fought and died
were not exclusively Christian, but those of other religions – or
none – hardly get a mention. In the service the chosen lessons
seemed to document the Jewish claim for Palestine; not a
message for peace in these troubled times and of little relevance
to Remembrance Sunday. Then the glorious dead have centre
stage in all the celebrations, almost to the exclusion of the
survivors.
My father enlisted in 1914 in Canada, was told his eyesight was
too poor for active service, resigned, came ‘home’ to England
and enlisted in a cavalry regiment and went to France, was
later commissioned into the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
and finished the war shepherding German POWs back to
Germany...
He had the distinction of his own chapter in the
RNF’s official war history and won a Military Cross
at Passchendaele; I’m always tempted to wear
his medal (obviously on my right breast) at the
Remembrance Day service, but it’s not mine, it’s his.
I remember standing in silence at his side in the
orchard, in Canada, on a November 11th in the late
1930s when he had decided, from the position of
the sun that it must be eleven o’clock. We hadn’t a watch
between us, so the two minutes, like the time, were just best
estimates... That’s really my remembrance.
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February issue we have a
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Nailsworth News.
I am a retired English
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My husband Ray and myself moved
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grandchildren.
Having looked at the News online for
the past year, I found that it was invaluable
in helping us to form a clear picture of
Nailsworth as a potential place to live.
The articles showed the town as being
vibrant and interesting; the directory showed
many more activities and events than we
had expected and so far we have already
joined the library, film club and the gym - a
necessity I feel, as I continue to explore all
the various cafes and restaurants in the town!
I hope to continue to maintain the high
quality of the News and its role of serving
the community, so please feel free to
comment or give feedback on what I
feel are exciting times ahead.”
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She is ready for you!
elly Haines is the new What’s On contact
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ear is close to the ground in town.
We thank her very much for her acceptance
of the role from our esteemed companion
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extraordinary contributions during her tenure.
Jemma is a full-time working mum, and has
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with her qualified experience.
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Email address will remain the same and
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Don Luke has been on point for 15 years
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Arts & Crafts
Story Time at Nailsworth Library (2-5yrs), Wednesdays 2pm (term time).
Teddy Tunes, guitar-led musical fun, Tuesdays 10-11.30am (term time), Christ Church
Rooms. £5 plus £1 for each additional sibling (babies under 6 months and adults
free). Info: Vanessa 07806 802540
Tiny Talk Baby Signing, Wednesdays 10-11am, Arkell Centre. Booking required,
contact Claire on 07525 443999 or [email protected]
Church
Communion Service, Sundays 11am, St. George’s
Town Carol Service, Sunday 20 December 6pm, St. George’s
Art for Fun painting classes, Tuesdays 1.30-3pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Sheila 07870
896815
Children’s Crib Service and Lighting of the Tree, Christmas Eve 6pm, St. George’s
Craft and Chat, Friday 11 December 2-3.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Emma 754559 or
[email protected]
Christmas Family Communion, Christmas Day 11am, St. George’s
Creative Textiles course, Mondays various times, Subscription Rooms. Info: Grace
07872 633956 or www.practicalintelligence.org.uk/print-making.php
Creative writing course, Thursdays 2-4.30pm, Mortimer Room. £50 for six week
block. Info: Judith 835120
Crochet Class with Sophie, Mondays 7-9pm, Mother Goose
Hand sewn soft toys with Jill and Sandy, Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm, Mother Goose
Knitting Group, Thursdays 10am-12pm, Mother Goose
Knitting and Crochet Group, Wednesdays 7-9pm and Saturdays 3-5pm, Mother
Goose
Knitting Skills with Nikki, Mondays 9.45-12pm, Mother Goose
Mosaic Workshops, Tuesdays and Fridays 2-4pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: 07971
737626
Candlelit Midnight Communion, Christmas Eve 11.30pm, St. George’s
Community
Alzheimer’s Cafe, Last Wednesday of the month (not Dec) 2-4pm, Christ Church
Rooms. Info: 834714
Archive Office open Mondays and Fridays 10am-12 pm, Town Hall
Bingo, Saturdays from 8pm, Shortwood Social Club
Bingo, Tuesdays 7pm, Nailsworth Social Club
Citizen’s Advice Bureau drop-in, Tuesdays 1-3.30pm, Arkell Centre
Computer Buddy scheme drop-in, Wednesdays 10am-12pm or book a slot on Friday
mornings, Nailsworth Library. Info: 832747
Credit Union, Wednesdays 2.30-4pm, Arkell Centre. Info: 298785
Forest Green Senior Citizens Thursdays 2-4pm, Arkell Centre. Info: David 833411
Nailsworth and District Flower Arrangement Society, Christmas open evening Sibly
Hall, Wycliffe, Wednesday 16 December, Town Hall. Info: [email protected]
Library club for older people, second Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm,
transport can be provided. Info: 832747
Nailsworth Knitters, second Monday of the month. Info: Margaret 834996
Lunch Club, second Monday of the month, Arkell Centre - all welcome. Info: Angela
834260
Needle felting, crocheting and doll making with Sophie, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm,
Mother Goose
Sewing courses, Tuesdays, beginners 5.45-7.45pm, intermediate 7.45-9.45pm,
Mortimer Room (£90.00 per course - includes refreshments). Own machine required.
Info: Sue 07814 419152 or [email protected]
Sit & Stitch, Thursdays 10am-12 pm at Wyevale Garden Centre Cafe. Info: Becky
[email protected] or 833678.
Upholstery Workshops, Thursdays 2-4pm and 6-8pm, Subscription Rooms. Info:
07971 737626
Children & Family
1st 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.com
Baby 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: 834915
Community workshops for home-educated children (7+ yrs), Fridays 9am & 11.30am
(£10). Info: Pam 07971 737626
Croc ‘n’ Roll (6 mths-4 yrs), Thursdays 9.45am, Arkell Centre (term time only) £4 for
1 child, £6 for 2 siblings. Info: 07957 235413 or [email protected]
Children’s Centre Family Drop-In Session, Wednesdays 10-11.30am (term time),
Arkell Centre (£1). Info: 549860
Children’s Centre Toy Library, Wednesdays 10-11am (term time), Arkell Centre. Info:
549860
Children’s Centre Young and Pregnant Parents’ Group, Fridays 10-11.30am (term
time), Arkell Centre (£1). Info: 549860
FGRA free Children’s Christmas Party, Sunday 20 December 2-5pm, Arkell Centre.
Music, food, games and a visit from Santa. Ages 4-11, for tickets contact the Forest
Green Residents Association
Macular Society, third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, Christ Church
Hall. Info: Sandra 833614
ME Support Group, first Monday of the month, 11am, The Canteen. Info: Richard
07814 223567
Men’s Shed community workshop, Tuesdays 1.30pm, Subscription Rooms
Monday Club Day Centre at Concord, 10am-2.45pm, £4.50 to include morning
coffee, lunch, afternoon tea. Info: Lois 07757 366382
Nailsworth Library Book Club, last Wednesday of the month, 2pm. Free and tea and
coffee available. Info: Stuart 839250
Nailsworth Probus Club, every second and fourth Wednesday 10am, Mortimer
Room. Info: Henry 835901
Neighbourhood Warden, PCSO and Dog Warden Drop-in, last Thursday of the
month 2-3pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Peter 07779 347113
Quiz Night, first Saturday of the month 8-8.30pm start, Comrades Club. Info:
832646
Rotary club, every other Thursday 7pm, Egypt Mill. New members welcome to help
in our local community and have fun. Info: 07490 220773
Rotary lunch clubs, fourth Monday of the month, Arkell Centre. Info: Stephen
872251
Royal British Legion Forest Green/Nailsworth Branch, Thursday 17 December.
Info: [email protected]
Senior Citizens’ Club, Thursdays 2pm, Arkell Centre (£1.50). Info: Dave 833411
Shortwood Social Club Afternoon Tea and Bingo, first Monday of the month, 2pm.
Town Council meeting, third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Town Hall
Westonbirt outreach session, Monday 21 December 2-3pm, Arkell Centre.
Experience the sensory delights of the arboretum. All welcome. Free
Dance
Fun Day Fridays - simple craft activities for pre-school children, every second
Friday 2.15-2.45 pm, Nailsworth Library (free)
Dance classes, Wednesdays 7.45pm (intermediate collegiate shag) and 9pm
(intermediate lindy hop), Comrades Club. Info: Nicky 07728 600056
Little Angels singing and music for parents/carers & babies/toddlers, Fridays
9.45am, St. Georges Church. Info: [email protected]
Dance classes for ladies, Thursdays 2-3pm, Christchurch Hall. Info: Marion 861001
or [email protected]
Meet-ups for LGBT parents and their children, monthly, contact Emily at
[email protected] for details
Hip Hop and Cheerleading Class (11+ yrs), Saturdays 10.45am, FGR Dance Studio.
Info: [email protected]
Mothers’ Support Group - drop in group for mothers of young children (babies
welcome), Thursdays 10-11.30am (term time), Town Hall (£5 - no need to book).
Info: Eva 07981 623981 or [email protected]
Jive classes, Thursdays 7.30pm (beginners) and 8.30pm (intermediate), Comrades
Club. Info: Nicky 07728 600056
Phoenix 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 on 07717 372803 to be let in (£2)
Playcircle Arts and Natural Play Space parent/toddler drop-in. Mondays and
Wednesdays 9.45-11.45am (term time), Town Hall. Indoor and outdoor play, crafts,
singing and music time, healthy snacks. Info: [email protected]
Playcircle Musical Storytime, Fridays 10-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm (term time),
Town Hall. A creative session of singing, movement and storytelling for babies and
toddlers email [email protected] to book a free taster session
Latin American Dance, Thursdays 2-3pm, Sawyer Hall (£6). Info: Marion 861001
Health & Wellbeing
Ashtanga (Power) Yoga, Wednesday 6.30pm and Thursdays 12.15pm,
Subscription Rooms. Info: Stuart 07986 003602 or [email protected]
Health Walk (approx. 60mins), Tuesdays 2pm, meet at Library. Info: 832907
Iyengar Yoga, Wednesdays 7.30pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Alison 752249
Slimming World Nailsworth Evening Group, Mondays 7.30pm, Arkell Centre.
Info: Jane 836541 or 07814 874968
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Slimming World Nailsworth Group, Thursdays 9.30am and 11am, Youth Club.
Info: Andy 07904 052711
Cotswold Allrunners, Wednesdays 6.30pm from the Co-op car park, Fridays
9.30am from The Ram. Info: 07939 102102
Taiji Wuxigong (Chi gong), Thursdays 9.30am, Christ Church Hall. Info: Poh-Eng
San 297847.
Fusion Flow, gentle stretch class using Yoga, Pilates and dance. Mondays
7.10pm, Nailsworth Primary School. £6 per session or £30 for 6 weeks. Info:
07734 886275 or [email protected]
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 832739
Yoga, Tuesdays 10am, Wednesdays 7pm and Thursdays 5.45pm & 7.30pm, Christ
Church Hall. Info: Sally 751937
Yoga, Tuesdays 6.30pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: Chris 834304.
NHP Longer Health Walk , Wednesday 2 December - meet outside Library from
9.50am for a 10.00am start. Info: Ros 834485
Nifty Fifties, Thursdays 9.30am, Forest Green Rovers studio - easy aerobic work
out and Pilates mat work. Info: Meg 07970 434316
Yoga for Men, Mondays 7.15-8.45pm, Christ Church Hall. Info: Brendan 834304
Pacer pole walking for posture (1-1½ hrs), Mondays 2pm, meet at Library (£4).
Pacer poles provided. Info: Pam 832907
Film, Music and Theatre
Pilates, Thursdays 6.30pm & 8pm, Mortimer Room. Info: Bea 07717 472129
Amberley Community Choir, Tuesdays 7.30-9pm, Amberley Parochial School
Hall. Info: [email protected] or 07814 652735
Pilates, Wednesdays 12.15-1pm, Sawyer Hall. Info: Stuart 07986 003602 or
[email protected]
The Convent Community Choirs, Ladies' choir Mondays 7.45pm, Men's choir
Tuesdays 7.45pm, The Convent. Info: [email protected]
Pilates, Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm, Arkell Centre. Info: Jo 873229
Ecumenical Choir Carol Concert and Tea, Sunday 13 December 4pm, Nailsworth
Primary School
Riot Boot Camp, Wednesdays 6-7pm and Saturdays 8-9am, Nailsworth Strength
& Fitness PT Studio, Old Tradeplas Building (£6). Info: Liam 07815 187632 or
www.nailsworthstrengthandfitness.co.uk
Horsley Community Choir, Tuesdays 7.50pm, St. Martin’s Church. New members
welcome, first session free, £5 thereafter
Sunday Swimmers, Sundays, Beaudesert Park School pool, spaces available. Info:
886215 (8.30-9.30pm group) or 833862 (7-8pm group)
Nailsworth Community Choir, Wednesdays 7.30pm, Gallery, Ruskin Mill. Info:
Penelope 07918 126585
Table Tennis, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm, Subscription Rooms, first session free
Nailsworth Community Harp Orchestra debut concert, Sunday 6 December
6.30pm, Subscription Rooms. Tickets (£3, or £10 family ticket) from Shiny
Goodness or from www.handsonharps.com/harp-orchestra
Nailsworth Film Club, ‘Pride’ - Friday 4 December, ‘71’ - Friday 8 January,
‘Electricity’ - Friday 29 January, all start at 8pm, Arkell Centre. Over 18s only,
bar opens 7.30pm. Info: www.nailsworthfilmclub.co.uk
Nailsworth Silver Band, Mondays (beginners 5.30pm, training band 6pm, band
rehearsal 7.15pm), Band Room Brewery Lane
Tae-Kwon-Do, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm, Primary School. Info: 07715
445729
Taiji & Qi Gong, Mondays 9.30am, 10.45am & 12 pm, Town Hall (£6). Info: Jeff
07970 303694
X-biking, Tuesdays 6pm, FGR Gym. Info: 832268
Young people’s fitness sessions (12+ yrs), Mondays 5-6pm, Nailsworth Youth Club
(£1), just turn up. Info: Tracy 833212
Nailsworth Silver Band concert Sunday 6 December 7pm, St Martin’s, Horsley.
Zumba Gold Class (for seniors), Wednesdays 10am, Subscription Rooms. Info:
07766 101790
Robin and Bina Williamson all acoustic winter concert, Saturday 5 December
8pm, Nympsfield Village Hall. Info: 836451 or [email protected]
Zumba, Mondays 10.30am, Nailsworth Youth Club (£5). Info: Helen 07799
620117
Stroud Choral Society Christmas Celebration, Friday 11 December 7.30pm, St
George’s Church. Tickets £15 (u18s free) on the door or from Stroud Subscription
Rooms box office
Zumba, Mondays and Thursdays 6pm, Nailsworth Primary School (£5). Info:
07734 886275 or [email protected]
Young Voices’, Friday 29 January 7pm, St. George’s. Free, see main article
Food, Drink, Fetes and Markets
Sports Fixtures (h)
Shortwood Utd v Swindon Supermarine, Tuesday 1 December 7.45pm
Shortwood Utd v Banbury Utd, Saturday 12 December 3pm
Country Market, Fridays 8.45-11am, Mortimer Room.
FGR v Boredom Wood, Saturday 19 December 3pm
Emporium Local Makers’ Market, Saturday 12 December 10am-3pm, Sawyer
Hall. Info: [email protected] or find us on Facebook
Shortwood Utd v Wantage Town, Saturday 19 December 3pm
Fairtrade coffee mornings, fourth Saturday of the month (not December or
August), 10am-12pm, Mortimer Room. Fairtrade tea and coffee, Traidcraft stall
and trade justice information. Free entry. Info: Sue 832734
FGR v Torquay Utd, Friday 1 January 5.30pm
Nailsworth Market, fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm, Mortimer Gardens
St Dominics School & Parish Charity Bazaar, Saturday 5 December 12-2pm.
Christmas gifts, local craft stalls, food and drink, ‘made by St Dominics’ gifts,
raffle. All welcome
Vintage & Collectables Fayre, first Friday of the month, 10am-3pm, Town Hall
(free entry). Collectables bought for cash, sellers’ tables available. Fayre profits
are given to charity. Info: Matt 07847 171303 or 07709 651051 (text only)
Sport & Exercise
Active Balance exercise classes, Mondays 10am at the Arkell Centre. Info: Paul
833968
Adult fitness sessions, Mondays 6-7pm, Youth Club. Info: Luke 07866529482
Ante natal Pilates, Tuesdays 9.15-10.15am and Post natal Pilates, Tuesdays 1111.45am, Arkell Centre. Info: Elizabeth 07732 697991
Badminton, Wednesdays 8pm, Subscription Rooms. Info: Tim 836993
Barre Concept class, Mondays 11.30-12.30pm, Arkell Centre. A mixture of
Pilates, low pact far burning, resistance sculpting, cardio dance, weight loss for
beginners. Info: Joanne 07968 799741
Barton End Equestrian Centre - Trot to be Trim and Take Back the Reins. Call
834915 for various times throughout the week and weekend
FGR v Kidderminster, Monday 28 December
Shortwood Utd v Cinderford Town, Saturday 2 January 3pm
Talks and Groups
N Soc Arts, Crafts and Music Group/Local Studies Grup Christmas Celebration,
Monday 7 December 7.30pm, Parish Room. Gloucestershire Mummers, mulled wine
and mince pies. RSVP to Library or TIC. Info: Dave 832034
N Soc Gardening Group, tea party in the Parish Room, Saturday 9 January 7.30pm.
Info: Kath 834046
Nailsworth W.I. ‘Magic Lantern Show’ - David Bayley, Monday 14 December
7.30pm, Parish Room
Youth
Senior Youth Club (13+ yrs), Tuesdays 7-9pm (term time only), Nailsworth Youth
Club. Info: Tracey 833212
Intermediate Youth Club (11-13 yrs), Fridays 6.30-8.30pm (term time only),
Nailsworth Youth Club. Info: Tracey 833212
Junior Youth Club (8-11 yrs), Wednesdays 5.30-7pm (term time only), Nailsworth
Youth Club. Info: Tracey 833212
Young people’s sexual health drop in, first Tuesday of the month 3.30-4.30pm, Arkell
Centre. Info: Tracey 833212
Box Swimming Club, Thursdays 8-9pm, Beaudesert Park School pool. Info:
Andrew on 834766 or [email protected]
Cardio Tennis, Tuesday 7-8pm, KGV Playing Field (£5). Info: James 07899
757166 or www.aburrowtennis.co.uk
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Football
Forest Green Rovers
have had one of those months to
remember! A famous victory in
the FA Cup against Wimbledon was some achievement over a team
in mid-table in the Football League above. A tough away fixture at
Welling resulted in a fine draw and last weeks epic against 3rd placed
Dover in a gale and driving rain here at home was just the icing on the cake!
No game in the league is easy anymore. Teams want to knock FGR off the top of the table and they ‘up
their game’ and batten down their defences. Ady Pennock has his team back on form and playing the open,
expansive football that was so evident in the early stages of the season, and it is good to watch.
The recent match against Dover was as good as it gets. The blustery wind became a full blown gale during the game and the driving
rain made for some exciting goal-mouth incidents. 0-1 down in the first half and not playing that well, all guns blazed after the
interval. Quick, incisive passing, purposeful defending and some astonishing play and three goals sent the home fans away purring.
That is what makes the game so good to watch when FGR are on form. Passion, skill and just taking a chance on goal is what we like
to see. A long, hard winter is upon the team - there will be setbacks, but there will be many more highs along the journey. Keep the faith and
the fans will continue to pour through the turnstiles in greater numbers!
Shortwood United -
across the valley are matching their
neighbours for goals and excitement.
The local Yate derby match in driving
rain was a typical affair - crunching
tackles, plenty of passion and
aggression and a nerve-racking finish
after the Wood fought back from a
goal down to hang on to a win in a
near thriller. The recent away loss to
high-flying Winchester was a pity.
The wind played a vital part in their
winner and the Wood came
home with nothing to show for
energy and much purposeful play.
Shortwood are still well placed
for a play-off position and with
new acquisitions to the squad and
the great knowledge at this level
by the management team, there
is no reason why another fine
second half of the season can’t be
forecast. With the forwards always
causing trouble in oppositions’ defences and continually
scoring goals, anything is possible! A busy Christmas
period will start to sort the men from the boys in the league
positions, and Shortwood have the ‘know-how’ to be in the
mix quite easily. See you there!
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Nailsworth water? Another of
our teams is all singing and all
guns blazing! Forest Green Rovers
(Academy) have had a fine month
too. Reaching the 1st Round proper
of the FA Youth Cup was no mean
achievement and the trip to Yeovil
for the tie was a truly historic and
memorable night.
The Youth team were the equals of their
hosts in the first half and but for a blitz of 3
goals early in the second period, there was
little between the two sides. Losing was no
shame in the slightest and the boys can all
be proud of their cup run. There are other county Cup competitions
and of course the League to play in and
the series of victories continues. Sitting
at the top of the table is one thing, but the
manner in which they play the game is
another. Quiet and purposeful, tackling and
passing with vision - Scott Bartlett has the players knowing the game
very well. It is good to see Giancarlo Gabbiadini, Luke Merchant and
Macauley Dodson progressing well in the England Youth trials and it
is thoroughly deserved. It would be good to have the Youth team playing at the New Lawn
occasionally - a big crowd would enjoy the occasion.
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Remembrance
St. George’s was
packed for the annual
Remembrance Day
service.
Members of the
Town Council were
in attendance along
with Remi Martial,
Mayor of Leves and
Neil Carmichael MP. Representatives of the
Armed Forces, emergency services, Scouts, Guides and other youth groups
were also in attendance. The Nailsworth Silver Band played during the service
and in the parade. The Rev. Mike
Smith led the Service and the
Blessing at the War Memorial and the Rev.
Helene Grant gave the address.
Later a small gathering met at the War
Memorial on 11th November for the 11
o’clock Armistice ceremony.
Mike Chandler placed a wreath for his son,
Mark, who
died fighting
in Afghanistan
in 2013.
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