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Issue 8
February 2001
www.nailsworthnews.fsnet.co.uk
1906, Jovial Foresters (left), The Star Pub (right,
now private), corner of Northfield Road & Star Hill.
(photo: thanks to Nailsworth Archives).
Message from David Drew M.P.
I would like to thank the many people who
have taken the trouble to write supporting Forest
Green Rovers. I've had well over 500 letters, slips
and phone calls and not one against Rovers.
We have got to look at finding a solution which
would allow Stroud college to look for more ap­
propriate premises but which would enable Rovers
to stay in Forest Green. Maybe one of the ways
could be to find another interested party who could
help fund the site if the eventual valuation is be­
yond Rover's means. I will be working with all in­
terested parties to secure this.
David Drew MP.
Rovers' plans if they can stay
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free monthly conununity paper for Nailsworth & surrounding areas
"Most important issue for many years"
- town mayor John Nicholson. It is proving really hard to get
across how much the Highwood campus sale for housing would
affect us all, not just football supporters or Forest Green ­
where the majority of Nailsworth people live! This month your
community paper tries to spell out what is at stake.
The college has appealed against District Planners' decision
to reject housing on 'loss of community amenity' grounds.
Overwhelmingly, residents, councillors and traders (even our
estate agents) want Rovers to buy the site so they can stay and
are concerned by the impact of more housing. An action group
was set up which asked to meet college governors. There was
useful dialogue with the two governors who came - Acting
Principal Mr. H. Pollock and Mr. S. Lacey. Town mayor
John Nicholson was invited to the governors' next meeting.
We recognise the college has serious needs and a require­
Plans include a restaurant, a public lounge bar,
ment to get 'best value' from the sale. However, if the college
event facilities & improved fitness suite. One floor
wins the appeal Rovers cannot match the increased valuation.
would be for community use, including an offer to
We would just like the college to take into account the serious
the college to run courses. They would add a stand
impact on the community and to work with representatives of
for 2000 plus parking for 500 cars. Parking is only
the community to get 'best value' for both. The appeal may
a problem at home games, about 22 days a year.
take a while and if they win the college intend to go to 'open
"W" to Close for Four Months!
- from 12th Feb to 12th June for gas mains work.
Recollections of Nailsworth
What's in this town to make me love it so?
Though streets and buildings commonplace may be,
Though little of distinction it can show,
Yet every street is beautiful to me.
Associations all around them cling,
And memories I cherish ever more,
Doth with rich beauty brighten everything,
And make the town a place that I adore.
There is that spot that's called Britannia Square,
It had two pubs with just a road between,
What round-abouts and shows have I seen there!
Performing fleas and mice here I have seen.
by Francis Allway
1868 - 1944
tender'. Mr. Pollock agreed to include Rovers in negotiations.
In the meantime, publicity to keep community, social &
education facilities here rather than housing is crucial, so the
action group asks for your further support. (See handouts in
shops around town). There's been some TV, radio and local
press publicity but more is needed. (Especially in the Stroud
News & Journal). The action group needs journalist help and
ideas for funding solutions. Please be informed and support
your community. Next meeting 8 Feb 8pm FGR Social Club.
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Road Closures Loom
Rockness Main Road- from 19th February to 2nd March,
Head Office: 7 Fountain street
Nailsworth Glos GL6 OBL
for resurfacing. Diversion will be in place. The "W" to
Tel 01453 836736 Fax 01453 836737
Box, 12th February to 12th June, official diversion is
email: houses @rentacenta.demon.co.uk
the Amberley Road to A46. Mains gas work by Transco.
Poem in Tribute to Victor May who sadly died
Pensile Road is only open to light traffic due to landslip.
in December. Victor was a muc h loved figure
Local Bird Haven
& Town Cryer from 1977-92
Two local, knowledgeable observers confinn over
40 species spotted last year in the old orchard by the Jo­
Victor, One Of T he Best
By Jean Marguerite Dangerfield
vial Foresters car park (see page 4). A fledgling 'Friends
of the Orchard' group will be contacting the
He was a good town cryer
town council to explore working together to
Singing out the latest news
preserve this rich habitat. Council will have
Around the streets and corners
emergency coppicing done in the next few
With his "Hear Ye, Hear Ye"
weeks so invasive trees are kept in check.
news.
Young People's Drop-In Centre
He will always be remembered
The young people are keen and have lots of
Throughout our little town
ideas. Parents have given donations and the first session
Announcing public meetings
went well. A user/volunteer committee is being fonned
In his historic gown.
but more help is needed. Please contact 832734.
He was a public figure
'In Retrospect - Nailsworth'
Always smartly dressed
This book is only the second in the series, the first be­
Yes ... he was our town cryer
ing Dursley. Howard Beard would like to thank all the
And he'll be sadly missed.
people of Nailsworth for their help. It is meant to be an
Vie May - Town Cryer
'easy to read social history rather than a scholarly work'.
Local stockist 'Not Foxed' reports as many sales as the
During Nailsworth's Silver Jubilee celebrations in
latest Harry Potter which is saying something! £12.99
1977, a competition was held to select a Town Cryer and
Publisher Tempus of Brimscombe.
Victor May was duly appointed. He quickly became a
Zebra Crossing Old Market Street
popular figure at events held in and around Nailsworth in
Display
his familiar scarlet outfit made from Longfords woollen
proposed layout has been extended till 10 Feb ,
in the library A meeting was called with little publicity
& few people attended. Questionnaires can be filled in (in
the library) till 16th Feb. 7 parking places could be lost as
the road would need widening. Some people have asked
cloth. In 1984 he went to the International Town Cryers'
contest in Halifax, Nova Scotia and returned with the tro­
phy for the most convivial cryer.
Victor belonged to the International Guild of Town
Cryers and for sixteen years he heralded local celebrations
for 1 of the 2 post boxes to be moved to the other side of
and events and retired in 1992, the town's centenary year.
the road. Have your say: Glos. Co. Council Highways
Victor's family have given his uniform to the Nailsworth
Dept. Shire Hall, Gloucester.
archives. He was a wonderful character endearing him­
self to everyone, and often let children ring his bell! He
will be sadly missed in Nailsworth and fondly remem­
bered by many.
Ann Makemson
There is a lovely portrait of Victor in the Town Hall.
Photo: Thanks to Nailsworth Town Archives
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The Old George - plans in hand
Lawnside Health & Fitness Suite
The wine bar has already closed and a potential de­
At Forest Green Rovers Football Club
veloper is found for the whole site. Old Mother Hub­
This well equipped fitness suite is used by the
bard will remain. Slight frost damage has occurred
football team for a few hours a week and open to the
but the shell doesn't have to come down due to this.
public for the rest. If Rovers could stay the Suite would
expand, which would be good news as the Health and
Work starts on FG Rovers' New Stand
Fitness Suite is there to facilitate and encourage a
Work will start in February to meet requirements to
healthy lifestyle.
increase capacity to 4,000 by May . (Parking is only an
It is much cheaper than other, larger facilities and
issue about 20 home match days a year and 500 car
provides a way of getting fitter regardless of the weather
spaces are designed in to the expansion plans).
and on the odd occasion you can have the place to your­
Two Local Eateries win Awards
self! Trained staff offer a detailed lifestyle assessment
The Halfway Inn at Box has got into the Good
including blood pressure, body fat composition, stress
Pub Guide for cullinary excellence within one year of
evaluation and nutrition. It is used by all ages from 16 to
its re-opening. Waterman's Restaurant has just heard
seniors and the atmosphere is friendly, made possible be­
that they have won the Michelin Bib Gourmand!
cause of its small size. There is an area for stretching ex­
ercises, weight bearing gizmos to prevent osteoporosis
TV programme inspires 1940's Dinner
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workout machines, but no treadmills.
Speaking ofWaterman's, they are
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etc., and of course the dreaded but beneficial aerobic
putting on a 1940's night with a discount
There is a circuit class on Mondays from 6-7pm
offering a set programme which is done with others to
for Land Girls, Home Guard and the Serv­
ices, There'll be a raffle for the British Le­
help keep you motivated. This has proved very popular.
gion. Only £14.95. Period dress and music
Minchinhampton rugby team have booked the suite for
will add to the atmosphere and it should be
one hour a week and it's there for other clubs to use as
a great evening. 23 Feb. 832808
well. There is a Sports Clinic and a top of the range sun
bed for relaxation.
Not quite 57, but 29 Varieties of ...
Users have said"The Health Suite has a fantastic
Loose seed potatoes on sale in Nailsworth ironmon­
atmosphere", "members are very friendly and you are
gers, carrying on the tradition from old. This shop sells
under no pressure", and" fitness supervisors are moti­
many gardening potions and seeds in loose form saving
vated and friendly".
packaging and expense.
For details contact Andy on 832268.
Chamber of Trade
A leaflet promoting Nailsworth is being worked
on in co-operation with the Tourist Office. There will
be a Social Skittles Evening on March 5th at the Com­
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supportive environment for the exchange of busi­
As we are quite a small Health Suite it creates a fantastic
ness leads by committed business professionals in
atmosphere where you feel you are well looked after &
a wide range of occupations and trades.
get a lot of encouragement if you wish.
For more information about BNI contact
Barry Hathaway
Forest Green Rovers Fe Tel:
Mon-Fri 8am-9am Sat 8am-12 noon Sun 9am-l pm
01453 833675
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Drop in centre. This got off to a very encouraging start on the 13th January and was well
attended. The decoration is continuing over the coming weeks as the youngsters make the
place look more like they want it to be. Again, many thanks to all the volunteers who are
making it possible: if anyone wishes to be involved once a month, please feel free to give
me a call on 832734
College Site. As you will read elsewhere in this issue, a very well attended meeting was held at Forest
Green Rovers Social Club where an outline plan of action was agreed. Again public involvement is really
important, so if you can, please offer your services. If you are unable to become directly involved try writ­
ing to the Stroud News & Journal simply saying how important you feel it is for Rovers to remain in
Nailsw0l1h. It is important that the debate reaches as wide an audience as possible.
Nigglesworth. The work of the Town Council is too complex to summarise in a few words, but as the next
issue of 'The Fountain' will be the fifth anniversary it will be larger than normal and will present in some
detail a report on the issues that the Town Council is involved in.
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Support the 'Friends of the Orchard' group
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working to enhance habitat for bird haven
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Jovial
There was an enjoyable second meeting of commit­
Foresters car park). 105 species spotted over 10 years
ted local people wanting to work on local projects,
Regular visitors include Green & Great Spotted
network and chat to like-minded folk. Everyone is
Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Tree Creeper and Tawny
very welcome. We identified three projects for now
Owl. Rare sightings: Firecrest, Goshawk,
which we are exploring:
Hawfinch and even a Cettis Warbler. Next
Set up a plastic recycling facility in Nailsworth.
Meeting: Tues 13th Feb
There is a recycling plant nearby.
Above the Brittania Pub, 7.30pm
Set up a collecting point to recycle mobile phones
(they contain quite a few potentially damaging met­
als such as gold, cadmium, nickel etc.)
The Co-op has kindly agreed to act as
drop-off point. More next issue .
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Dividend Scheme
The new year begins with a resolution to reduce the
crime in the parish for 2001, and this must be achiev­
A minimum of 10/0
able with us all working together.
of the Society's profits are
Don't forget the 'free' cycle coding
service available at the Police Station
returned to benefit the local
to mark your new Christmas presents.
community through the
The recent series of walk-in burglaries
Community Dividend Scheme.
has now been resolved, but the worry­
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If you think a project you know of
pipes being cut continues. This is
could quality for a grant of up to
Recorded Crime: Nailsworth
and surrounding parishes
House Burglaries
Other Burglaries
Car Crime
Other Thefts
Damage
Assaults
Other offences
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anything suspicious
for more information.
Nailsworth Station
Stroud. Swindon & Gloucester
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Stained Glass Artist, Conservator'& Teacher
Graham leads a small team that run a traditional
stained glass studio from Ruskin Mill. He designs and
makes windows for churches and private clients, and
repairs and conserves historic glass. It is a continua­
tion of a medieval craft which has changed little since
the Middle Ages.
Following a Degree in Architecture at Bath University, Graham spent a number of
years as a freelance architectural designer. Despite this, he secretly longed for a more
practical occupation. As a student of art history he had greatly admired the work of the
artist/craftsman and felt that he would be happier making things rather than confining
himself solely to design. He decided to complement his design work by setting up a
glass-making studio and began to make leaded light windows, stained glass panels and
lamp shades for houses and pubs. His new career had taken off.
The major breakthrough came when he met local stained glass artist Edward
Payne at his studio in Box. They not only became great friends, but Edward became
Graham's mentor. At the time, Edward was consultant glazier at Gloucester Cathedral
and he invited Graham to assist him with the making and painting of damaged glass on
this historic building. Following Edward's death, Graham was appointed to this post,
continuing with the on-going restoration, replacing and re-leading damaged and
vandalised windows - and more and more of his time is taken up with this work.
By now, Graham had abandoned his architectural work and set up a studio in
Nailsworth. Soon afterwards he was invited to join other fellow artists and craftsmen at
Ruskin Mill where he could not only further establish his now thriving practice, but also
teach special needs students who greatly benefit from practical involvement with
craftsmen. Students of stained glass also find work placement at the studio, particularly
'Creation' lof 3 windows,
Bulley Church nr. Gloucester
on conservation work. From this base, Graham has built up a nationwide reputation
which has led to prestigious commissions.
Graham has always been concerned with environmental issues. In 1989 he was in­
stru mental in organising public support when the George Hotel was about to be demolished. Following a mass pro­
test by local residents, the Nailsworth Civic Society was formed and Graham was elected its first Chairman. As a re­
sult of this, the centre of Nailsworth was given Conservation Area status, limiting further development.
Mike Brink­
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loe"e History Spot Edward Payne of Box 1906-1991, Graham Dowding's teacher: (illus.
Central panel of Edward Payne's magnificent window 'The Tree of Life' in Box Church.
Edward was the son of Henry Payne, a stained glass artist in the Arts & Crafts Movement. When Henry died in
1940, Edward took over the work and after the war set up his studio in Box. He designed and made windows for al­
most 60 years. He rarely used assistants and he did the great majority of his work in stained glass himself, from ini­
tial sketch to window installation. Friends, family, Cotswold houses and local children often feature in his windows
which can be seen in churches all over the locality including Box, Minchinhampton and Avening. He also restored
medieval windows in Gloucester Cathedral and Fairford.
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10/- discount for Land Girls, Home Guard and
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If you are interested please come to the Not Foxed Book­
Support Our National Champions
shop for an open meeting on Wed 7th Feb at 3.30 pm. This
Jim Grimwade, 88, 20
will be to work out the best day and time to do this. Also I
Olympic Gold Medals, was very
moved by our article about him last
month. Jim goes to veterans' mara­
thons around the country and next
year intends to compete in Bris­
would like to find out what the children are interested in ­
their favourite stories, characters, games, crafts etc. so that
I can be inspired for the "beginning" story. Helen clo Not
Foxed Bookshop.
bane, Australia!! He is a lovely,
Nailsworth Fire Station Report
modest chap but reluctantly ac­
Incidents Attended: 19 calls in
cepted our offer to try and raise some sponsorship to
total (15112-15/1). The only structural
meet his considerable expenses ..
fire in Nailsworth was on 14th Jan, no
Similarly, Suzie Robinson,
significant damage: paper and wood left
18, is 53rd in the national Ta­
next to a wood burning stove, good to
ble-Tennis women's ranking.
see the occupant had a smoke detector. I
Suzie is a student and goes to lots
have yet to commit my crews in Breathing Apparatus into
of competitions around the coun­
a structural fire in Nailsworth this year, so can we make
try which is very costly.
this the lowest year yet!?! Keep you & your family safe
Both Jim and Suzie would
from fire, fit smoke detectors & plan to escape.
appreciate some sponsorship from local businesses or
Personnel: 3 new guys are undergoing their basic training,
residents. Publicity for commercial sponsors could be
they should be 'on the run' next week. Paul Bendle will go
given in Nailsworth News. Please contact 836336 so
to RAF Lyneham as a Fire-fighter. Social: A Valentine's
we can pass on details. Thank you.
disco -17th Feb, the Station, tickets from station 832419.
Ring on a Tuesday at 6.45pm, £5.00.
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Children's Book Club for 11-14 year-olds
Appeals from you
In February
We are looking for music, instruments, uniforms, caps,
3rd Feb: video of "Goodnight Mr.Tom" to be music or anything that may have started life with
watched and compared with the book. Nailsworth Band. Especially an old uniform from before
17th Feb: lemila Gavin will be here to discuss her the 193911945 war and a cap with hopefully a cap badge
book 'Coram Boy'. Both meetings are at 11 am in on it. Please contact Bill Bruton on 833782. Collection t
Not Foxed Bookshop. your convenience. Thank you.
Re Townsend Baptist Chapel: do you have
Stories & Craft sessions for 4-7 year-olds
recollections of you or your parents visiting Townsend
"I am going to start a fortnightly story-telling with craft
Baptist Chapel? Do you have a picture of the old building,
session for 4 to 7 year-olds. I'll tell a story and after­
or photos showing members of the YP.F. or Men's Bible
wards the children will make something connected
Class? Led by Miss Agnes Newman of Newmarket House
with the story. The story will progress each session
in the 1950's. Mrs. Blanshard 3 Hiatt Road,Minch.884733
with characters having a different adventure each time.
BouleslPetangue: Ian Rushton is still looking for people
and a possible pitch to play this game. Contact: 835226
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So, what did we need to take us out of the cold?
A drop-in centre in Nailsworth in the evening, well
we've got it. After many pleas and cries its there. So
firstly a big thank-you to all of the people who have
made it possible.
On its first opening I went down to see what
exactly was happening. I wasn't sure quite what to
expect, so what is there for those of you who havn't
yet gone. Well when I was there, there was about
twenty or so people , they were just generally chat­
ting and dancing, or just sitting and watching. I
spoke to one girl who told me, 'This is just what we
needed, something to do on an evening.' I asked her
what she would be doing otherwise, , I dunno,
maybe at home, watching some TV' very exciting I
The Boys Club closed just before Christmas
Youth provision in general in Nailsworth is being looked at,
with perhaps some changes in direction. More next month.
commented, 'exactly' she said. 'So, areyou coming
again?' 'Absolutely, its great.' she said.
Marcus
There's b en one live band already and
Forest Green Rovers Youth Football Club
The present youth football organisation has been going for 10
some cool decor is being organised. Last Saturday
years with continuous membership of the Gloucestershire
50 people went along so it's fame is spreading.
County Youth League being a considerable feature.
Go and see for yourself. Saturdays 6-1 Opm, back
In many ways the youth organisation has matched the ex­
entrance of the Cross Pub. More evenings are
cellent achievements of the senior club, being recent winners
possible but only with more volunteers.
of the County Youth League, County Youth League Cup and
not least the County Youth Shield. At the time of writing the
Calling Nailsworth s young people like a
Judo Supremo we heard mentioned, and
any others who 're doing anything we
couldfeature, so you get some 'respect!'
Forest Green Rovers Under 18s Team
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present team lead the County Youth League having won all
matches played so far. We are to play in the semi-finals of the
County Youth League Cup and the County Youth Shield.
A sizeable proportion of the players are from the locality
after successful trials at 'The Lawn'. Youngsters are benefiting
from their experiences at Forest Green. Nathan Lightbody is
now an established member of the Football Conference squad.
other senior local teams at Southern and Hel­
lenic League standards.
We look forward to their
return to Forest Green as
their careers develop.
Watch out for ads
in the local press at the
end of June for trials to
join us for next season's
squad.
Allan Grant
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way
to the Match", Two coach-loads of Doncaster
supporters set off last month to come to see their team here.
Forest Green Rovers' Social Club
They ended up in Forest Green London and when they were
At the moment there are 50 members, many of
they couldn't believe it! FG Rovers does a good David and
whom come together on ThursdaY'afternoons for a
varied programme which their own committee or­
ganise. They find funds for speakers, outings and
told that they were playing a side in a tiny town in Glos.
Goliath act, often playing against much larger towns.
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treats. The club has been going for 12 years and
year old Han­
would be unable to meet if Rovers had to go. The
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Eating a bowl of Ar­
Mr.Hinder and others agree that sessions are really
menian Potato soup
enjoyed and mean a lot to all who attend. Any sen­
with mum in'Only
ior citizen from anywhere in Nailsworth is wel­
Organics', she said
come. Annual membership is £2 and a 40p donation
"Mummy, will you
each session covers refreshments & a raffle.
take the Annenians
A
meeting of the FGR Senior Citizen's Club
out please?"
W.H. Davies on
TV- Seen the T.V.
advert for Centre
Parc holidays? It
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T he Peter Moody & Cherry Hirsch Exhibition
Would it be possible for you to voice the opin­
Both artists were born with Downs Syndrome and are living
ions of our 50 strong membership. We all hope our
examples of a person's ability to overcome tremendous odds
club will still be here and available for us, for our
& establish themselves as vibrant members of a multiplicity of
meetings for years to come. Many of our members
'societies'. Till 9th Feb (Tues-Sun 10am-5pm)
live quite near, so they enjoy their afternoon with
, Craobh Rua, Irish Traditional Music
their friends each week, and would be sad if the
Jigs, reels, polkas, ballads and airs. Unpretentious & skilled
football club had to be moved away.
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Community Matters!
Town Mayor John Nicholson rightly
said that Forest Green Rovers' bid for the college site
is the most important thing to happen in Nailsworth for
many years. Details are outlined elsewhere. Though
most people support Rovers rather than have housing,
the community was caught out. People said 'something
ought to be done', but who by ? A journalist phoned
this paper to ask 'what does the community feel about
this?' How would we know?
This issue affects us all and there will be others.
Nailsworth News, being monthly, can't inform the
community of things like planning matters, etc. when
the response needs to be fast. Can I suggest a ' Forum'
What all of us would lose
Biggest amateur sport complex for any sport in Gloucester­
shire
Liz Green
Thank You, but Please Keep Up Support
I would like to thank your paper for its continual
support for our actions to help save Forest Green from
further housing, and to keep and eventually improve
community, education and social facilities in the area.
I would also like to thank David Drew M.P.,
town mayor John Nicholson and Viv Taylor, head of
Chamber of Trade for turning up at the meetings we
have held at the FGR Social Club. They have been
well attended and the demonstration on 27th January
gave us some press publicity to air our concerns.
I wish to appeal to the people of Nails worth to
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"Next meeting: Thurs
8
Feb
8
What if
pm FGR Social Club
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Some people have said "there's no point if Rovers go
own!" Rovers still need to expand so they can go up
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gain! 3 new players should help. So it still means buy­
ng the college site to be able to stay in Forest Green.
a social club acting as
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fitness suite
space for outdoor community & sport
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nearly 30 jobs
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FG Rovers has put the area on
the college got the site for very little (compulsory purchase).
but it should be 'best value' for college & community. For­
est Green would become a large housing estate leading to
problems. College would need to rent a site for courses in
N'th, Rovers have offered to lease back space - a good solu­
tion for the college as there'd be parking, source of students.
HELP KEEP ROVERS HEREPLEASE WRITE A BRIEF LETTER - Thank you.
Action Group. C/o Pat Coyle 833975, Gerry Mauler 833094
Stroud News & Journal, Lansdown Rd. Stroud
Western Daily Press, 29A Southgate Street Gloucester
The Citizen, St John's Lane Gloucester
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local TV/Radio
David Drew M.P. Letters to back up his case on our behalf.
(college appeal goes to Secretary of State) D. Drew MP.
House of Commons London Wl
Clerk, Board of Governors, Stroud College, Consider im­
pact on community, 'Best Value' for al I. Stratford Rd, Stroud
Stroud District Planning Committee Thank them for turn­
ing down college's housing application on 'loss of commu­
nity amenity' and sticking to their principles. Stroud Dis.
Council Ebley Mill Stroud.
-- Whoosh not bang
On New Year's eve my dog was made demented by a long
series of Thunder Flashes which rocked Forest Green. Old
people were upset and horses suffered. Why are fireworks
now let off at every possible excuse? What can be done
about the horrendous noise from Thunder Flashes? Cannot
frreworks be restricted to November 5th ? Could we in
Nailsworth adopt a voluntary code that we will accept
moderately loud bangs on the 5th Nov. up to say 9pm but
that at all other events there'll be whoosh only.
Don Luke
Nailsworth
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Now the college has to get 'best value' (housing developer?)
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David Drew and the college with letters in our support.
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youth football training
increased trade through visitors coming to home
help us carry on this campaign, to watch out for further
Pat Coyle, Chairman 'Best Deal/or Forest Green' Action Group
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the map. Some arguments: Before it became a private body,
of residents, council, traders, football club, school,
we can care more effectively.
pride and identity for many
function room
events
churches, police etc. so that matters of community con­
cern to be taken up? We care (don't we?) but together
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NiflfleDswortA-.,
loeae :I SS".tlS Last month's
question what does Nailsworth Town Council do and
what does it spend our money on is a huge issue. By
coincidence, there'll be an article on this very topic in the
More houses for hillside??? The Nailsworth District Action Group was
next issue of 'The Fountain' which will explain this com­
formed two years ago to oppose the inclusion of a
plex issue well. Instead, a topical question has surfaced
field between Windsoredge and Norton Wood on
that needs an airing.
Stroud District Council's Structure Plan. A successful
campaign was mounted and consequently this site was
QUESTION:
excluded from the next version of the plan.
Is Town Council go­
The group has now been resurrected to monitor the
ing to spend £40,000 development at Crystal Fountain Mills. This site,
on the Fountain? which lies between the "Crown" at Inchbrook and
ANSWER: This monument,
Woodchester Park, has been subject to numerous
the oldest in the country
plalU1ing applications over the past 25 years. Origi­
outside London, is a listed
nally an old mill, in the late '70s it was demolished
structure owned by Town
and replaced with a modem industrial unit. In the mid
Council which has a duty to
'80s this was extended and considerable changes were
maintain it. It has been
moved 3 times and is only in
its present position to allow
made to the surrounding landscape. It was never occu­
pied and in the early '90s the then owners applied for
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planning consent to demolish it and build a nursing
road widening. To renovate
home in its place.
it, the structure has to be
taken apart anyway, so it was felt it would be a good time
to move it to a better site.
Three years ago all residents were consulted and 8
options were narrowed down to 3. A. Present site ­
impossible as there wouldn't be room for the plalU1ed
plinth and seating. B. Next to the Old George: things are
too uncertain there to wait any longer. C.Corner A46/
Market St., the option reconunended by Full Council.
They feel that when the wall is removed by the RSPCA
shop to better connect Market Street to the rest of town
(on the plans for 2001), it would bring extra 'footfall' to
this underused part of town, helping traders. It'll also be
seen from the A46 and will be near the new Visitor Centre
and Archives to be based in the Boys Club, Bath Rd.
This consent was eventually granted and many
revisions have since been put in, the latest plans being
to build about 80 sheltered houses plus a nursing facil­
ity. Building work started on the first phase and the
owners bought several fields on the Nailsworth side of
the site in 2000. The site is part of the AONB, a major
wildlife corridor and adjacent to Woodchester Park.
The Action Group's objectives: To limit the
scope of the development to that for which plalU1ing
consent has already been given.. To ensure that the de­
velopers do not destroy the environment around the site.
To oppose any further development adjacent to the site.
To minimise the impact of the development on this frag­
ile environment. Over 20 concerned people met and
will invite the developer of the Christal Fountain
complex to their next meeting. Paul Carter 832961.
Bob Pike and David de Sousa at
The cheapest
option is
£18,000, the
recommended
one £40,000,
Residents will be consulted before Property
Management Committee gives the go-ahead and asks
for the plalU1ing consents and grants needed.
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Joys ofNailsworth News being on the NetVeteran marathon man Jim Grimwade's friends around
he world could see that lovely photo last month.
Terry Brown (Clevedon) who lived in Forest Green for
BO years 33 years ago, recognised quite a few relatives and
is teacher in the flood photo and a young relation in the
e snowpit photo! Terry enjoys seeing who he can recogise on photos from each issue as they appear on the net.
We've had greetings from Sweden and an email request
o~ance for all ofNailsworth News to go on the net
gooa to get a message from abroad), from the Shaws who
·ved in ' The Cleeves' Shortwood, for 15 years. Would
nyone else appreciate all articles on the web? Let us
ow (it takes a while) www.nailsworthnews.fsnet.co.uk
Thank You to the W.I.
ailsworth Archives have received the W.l. Book "Walks
around Nailsworth", completed in 2000. A wonderful
~chievement by the group and one we can all be proud of.
Apologies & Corrections
An Evening of Opera' had to be cancelled due to a tenor
d accompanist having to withdraw. Mary Kirkman is
frry for the disappointment and hopes to arrange another
fundraising event for HELPS.
ommunity Creche: Christ Church, l-3pm Mons &Thurs
, On Column: An event was given as January in)tead of February. There have been several mistakes in the
What's On Column over the months and we are tightening
ur system for checking as this is so crucial to get right.
Keep it Local! Advertise free!
Copy date: 22nd
Jobs in Nailsworth through E.S.S.: 832468
Welders••. Fabricators •. General Operatives..•
Temp Secretary (£neg.)•.• Storeman••. Manual
Milling & Multi-Spindle Machinists••. Maintenance
Electrician (Pff & Fff)••• Food Operatives•.• CNC
Setter/Programmer (£15k+) ... Warehouse Operatives (£5-£6p.h.) ••• Kitchen Assistants (£4.50-£5p.h.)
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Quality training opportunity for a switched-on, young,
well motivated future chef. Work-based training + day
release to college for GNVQ Modem Apprenticeship
qualification Levels 2 & 3. Apply to Mike or Carolyn,
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Kitchen Porter/Washer Up Fff Mon-Fri ) Tubby's
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Counter Assistant Frr 5 days per week ) 834624
Paper Team members happy to have paid work:
Bruce Fenn photos 835628, Marcus Angel! computer troubleshooting 832001 & Dave Clarke computer help & web
site design 836735
Library Appeal
Do your Sash Windows open easily?
Unfortunately the burial record book for the
Nailsworth churches from 1880 onwards is missing
from the reference local study shelf in the Library. If
anyone has borrowed it, please could they return it as
soon as possible!
The Millennium Book in Nailsworth Library reference section is still being added to. Thanks everyone.
If not I can service, re-cord and re-align the sashes to
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MARCH
1 Bob Hall and Hilary Blythe Boogie woogie, gospels,
FEBRUARY
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Children's Book Club Sat 11 am Not Foxed shop
4
Guided walk: a round route to Nympsfield and
back 10 miles led by Mike Brinkworth & others. No
dogs, Sunday 9.30-4.30 with a pub stop. Meet N 'th
Library car park near the bus station
5
' The Musical Angels of Venice' Christopher Challen N 'th Soc. Ceramics & Dec. Arts Group Mon
7.30 Mortimer Room All welcome
7
"Celtic Mist" demonstration by Carola Wilson for
N ' th Flower Arr. Soc. Wed 7 for 7.30 Town Hall
rhythm and blues Thurs 8 pm Ruskin Mill £4/£3
5 Social Skittles Evening Chamber of Trade Comrades Club
5 "Ceramics" a talk by Keni Von-Zschock Ceramics &
Dec. Arts Group N 'th Soc. Mon 7.30 Mortimer Room.
Forest Green Rovers Fixtures for FEBRUARY
Sat 3 Hayes
A Sat 10 RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS
Sat 17 Southport A Sat 24 LEIGH RMI
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7 Stories with craft for 4-7year-olds. Planning meet- · wooden legs allowing compact storage when not in use.
ing to work out date, time etc. Wed 3.30 Not Foxed. Suitable for craft work or dining with table cloths. 832615
8 'A Fair Deal for Forest Green' Keep Forest Green 6 number 2' x 2' tables at £10 each , 4 number 4' x 2'
Rovers here meeting 8pm Rovers' Social Club
tables at £15 each. Also 5 dark stained cottage style
wooden chairs at £I 0 each, and dark stained wooden
bathroom 3 shelf unit £5. Tel: 832615.
8 Guided Tour of Museum in the Park with N'th
Society Local Studies Group. Details: 835723
'DSADl3NS: Next Issue: 15th February (Stop Press· 2nd)
Until 9 The Peter Moody & Cherry Hirsch ExhibiCopy to: ''Not Foxed", 2 Market St., or Liz Green, Editm
tion Tues-Sun Ruskin Mill 1Oam-5pm free
fax/tel:836336, Email: [email protected]
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9 Craobh Ruah Irish Traditional Music Fri Ruskin
Mill8pm £4/£3
Keith Norbury (Sport 834128), Ann Makemson, Jonathan Duckworth, Tamzin Phillips, Carole Purcell, Rhona Fox, Jinny Marshall, Barry Hathaway, Bill Affleck, Joan Rowbotham, Simon
Hicks, Tom Doherty, Nailsworth Ironmongers, Kath Kirkland,
Dave Clarke, CliffSearle, Jane at Chamberlain (Holdings) Ltd.
10 Roger Marks Armada Jazz Band + Buffet Supper
N 'th Jazz £9 tickets from Woods Jewellers or Bill
Bruton 833782. Fundraising for N ' th Silver Band
Sat. 7.30pm Comrades Club
13 Local Green Action & Social, meeting Tues 7.30
above the Brittania. All welcome.
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(Back copies from Library) Not Foxed,Co-Op, Library,
N'worth Ironmongers, Only Organics, Post Office, Forest
Green & Lawnside Stores, Parkers, Shortwood & Forest
Green Social Club, The George Pub.
13 'A Film, A Book and local ANZACS'- Alan
Vaughan N'th Society Local History Research
Group Tues 7.30 Library All welcome
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17 Children's Book Club Sat I lam Not Foxed shop
with local author Jemila Gavin discussing her book.
17 Valentine's Disco Nailsworth Fire Station. For
tickets & details ring Tues 6.4 5 pm - 83 2419. £5
17 & 18 Instinctive Feng Shui with Ursula Monn 2 day
workshop 10- 4.30 Ruskin Mill £50/ £30 Sat. only
Views in "Nailswoith News" are not necessarily those of the
Paper Team. We reserve the right to edit or omit material.
No liability is accepted for loss or damage arising from any
omission of copy or advertising in 'Nailsworth News' .
20 Full Town Council Meeting Tues 7pm Town Hall
Open to all interested to see council in action
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