February 2017

Contents Page

What’s On ...... 3 Parish News and Contacts ...... 4-9 General Interest ...... 8, 10-12 Churcham & Bulley News ...... 13-15 Huntley News ...... 16-18 Longhope News ...... 19-25 May Hill News ...... 26-27 News from Village Agents ...... 28-29 Free-From Recipes ...... 30 Community Safety Update ...... 31

Adverts Harts Barn Cookery School Supper Club & Pop-Up Dining ...... 25 Wiltshire Farm Foods ...... 33 Antiques ...... 34 Hair/Beauty/Foot/Skin Care ...... 35-36 T’ai Chi ...... 35 Education ...... 37 Home Improvements/Interiors/ Flooring ...... 37-38, 43 Garden Maintenance ...... 39-40 Window Cleaning ...... 39 Estate Agents ...... 40 Electrical/Plumbing ...... 41-42 Book keeping/IT Services ...... 44 Chimney Sweeps ...... 45 Catering/Tea Rooms ...... 45 Public Houses ...... 46 MOT Testing/Car maintenance ...... 46 Garden Centres ...... 47 Funeral Services/Memorials ...... 34, 44, 48

2 What’s on in February 2017 Page

Tuesdays 2.30pm - 4pm Longhope Evergreens meet at The Latchen Room, Longhope

Every Friday 2.30pm-5pm Huntley Art Group meets at Huntley Village Hall

Wed 1st 7.30pm Churcham Gardening Club meet at Churcham School 14

Thurs 2nd 12 noon Longhope Lunch Club

Thurs 2nd 2.45pm Huntley MU meet in the Village Hall 17

Sat 4th 10am-12 noon Huntley Farmers & Craft Market at Huntley Village Hall

Sat 4th 10am - 12 noon Café Bonnies at The Latchen Room, Longhope 20

Sat 4th 10.30am - 12 May Hill Village Coffee Morning at the Village Hall

Sun 5th 4pm Friends of Longhope Church AGM 22

Mon 6th 11.30am Huntley & District Luncheon Club meet at Huntley Village Hall

Mon 6th 2.30pm The Open Forum meets in the Pavilion at Longhope Rec 24

Thurs 9th 7.30pm Longhope W I meet at The Latchen Room 21

Sat 11th Midnight Deadline for January Forest Edge News articles to be submitted

Tues 14th 7.30pm Huntley Tuesday Group 16

Weds 15th 2.30pm Huntley Autumn Leaves meet in the Village Hall 18

Wed 15th 7.30pm Longhope Gardening Club meet at The Latchen Room

Wed 18th 12.30pm May Hill Gardening Society meet at the Methodist Chapel 27

Mon 20th 12.30pm Hot Lunch at May Hill Village Hall

Mon 20th 7.15pm Longhope Parish Council meets at the Latchen Room 19

Tues 21st 7.30pm Churcham Parish Council meets at Churcham School 13

Wed 22nd 7.30pm Rudford Highleadon & Churcham W.I. festive meal 14

Tues 28th 7.30pm May Hill W.I. meet at May Hill Village Hall 26

3 Forest Edge Group: Useful Contacts

PRIEST IN CHARGE: Rev Chris Sterry [email protected] 07855 607824 Readers: Monica Richardson 01452 831162 John Mitchell 01452 412840 Bob Harris 01531 820657 Churchwardens: St. Michael and All Angels Church, Bulley Michael Robinson 01452 831690 Donald Stevens 01452 790347 St. Andrew’s Church, Churcham with Birdwood Peter Smart 01452 750204 Paul Charter 01452 751161 St. John the Baptist Church, Huntley with All Saints Church May Hill Torill Freeman 01452 830210 Steve Fellowes 01452 830514 All Saints Church, Longhope John Moseley 01452 831888 Nick Richardson 01452 831162 Longhope Baptist Church Pastor Barry Cocker 07940 977029 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDITOR: Adam Fellowes - Snow Cottage, High Street, Huntley, GL19 3ET (Please send any items to Adam via email.) The DEADLINE for contributions is Midnight on the SECOND SATURDAY of the preceding month. T: 01452 830514 E: [email protected] ASSISTANT: Monica Richardson, The Old Forge, Old Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0NZ. T: 01452 831162. All manuscript copy to Monica. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT CO-ORDINATOR: Angela Pengelly, Woodbine Cottage, North Road, Huntley, GL19 3DU. T: 01452 830637. E: [email protected] ON-LINE WEBMASTER and IT HELP: Trevor Reynaert - www.crystaltechnical.com The Proof Reader this month was Barbara Fellowes of Huntley The Editor and Publishers of this magazine accept no responsibility and make no general endorsement for goods, services or opinions appearing on its pages. © Forest Edge News 2017. [Printed by Alpha Colour Printers Ltd of Gloucester. T: 01452 887000] All front cover photos ©Adam Fellowes 2012-2017 4 The View From The Rectory Window

Candlemas Sunday falls on 31 January this year, so probably be the time you read this it will be over and gone. Then, because Easter is quite late this year, we have an interlude of ordinary ‘green’ Sundays before Lent begins on 1 March. In the days of the Prayers Book Calendar we had the three ‘Gesimas’ before Lent, Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima, which counted us down to Lent and reminded us to make our preparations. Now we have the much less excitingly named ‘Sundays before Lent’. Perhaps you might to use February to pre-plan Lent, then when it comes upon us suddenly on 1st March, you will be geared up and ready. Some people give something up, some take something up, some do both. In the introduction to the Ash Wednesday service the Celebrant says I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy word. That gives us three options: more focus upon and attention to prayer—we can, I am sure, all do with that; giving things up, not just so we might feel a righteous sense of achievement, but so we might make more space for God; reading the Bible and studying it with others. As you think about what your Lenten Discipline, think about what will help you, in this season, to simplify your life and make more time and space for God. Holy Communion on Ash Wednesday will be at Huntley at 7:00 p.m. Details of this year’s Lent Study Course will be on the Notice Sheet in due course. A friend in Monmouthshire recently sent me a photo of the glorious snowdrops in his garden. I am now eagerly awaiting my own, which seem to be very behind those Welsh ones. The carpet of snowdrops in Ploddy Wood on the road to Newent always seem to be the first round here, but, as yet, there is no sign there. They shouldn’t be long now, and they always, for me, mark the fact that Spring is not far off. All my own snowdrops are gifts from parishioners after I put out a plea in my first year. Like all plant gifts they always have something special about them, as I remember the donors as well as enjoying the flowers.

5 Forest Edge Group of Churches—Services for February/ March 2017 [See page 8 for readings]

Date Bulley Churcham Huntley Longhope May Hill

5 February 11am 11am 9.30am 9.30am 4th Sunday Morning Worship Holy Holy Morning before Lent at Churcham Communion Communion Worship Green MR CS/SF CS MR 12 February 11am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 3rd Sunday Holy Holy 6pm Holy Family Service before Lent Communion Communion Evensong Communion CE Green CS CS JC 19 February 10am 11am 9.30am 9.30am 2nd Sunday 11am Family Holy Holy Morning before Lent Morning Service Communion Communion Worship Green Worship BH RS CS/MR CS/BH MR

26 February 9.30am 9.30am 11am 11am 9.30am Sunday next Holy Morning Holy Morning Morning before Lent Communion Worship Communion Worship Worship Green CS/MR BH CS/BH MR JC

5 March 11am 9.30am 9.30am 11am 1st Sunday of Holy Holy Morning Morning Worship at Bulley Lent Communion Communion Worship MR Purple CS/BF CS MR

6 Baptismal Birthdays Churcham And Bulley Huntley Longhope

~ Jack Henry Matthews ~ Bethany May Lancett

The Roll of Honour! Special Birthdays, Anniversaries, Congratulations, etc

(Please let the Editor know of any special birthdays, anniversaries, exam successes, etc.— even if it’s yours!)

From The Registers

Funerals 22 December: Inger Barnard at Bulley, followed by interment in the Churchyard.

15 January: Michael Leach: at Churcham, following committal at Gloucester Crematorium.

Weddings 14 December: Walter John Edwards and Katherine Iris Hale at Huntley

Churcham Family Services - www.facebook.com/churchamfamilyservice Huntley Church - http://on.fb.me/1JzG0td Friends of Longhope Church - www.facebook.com/FOLonghopeChurch Huntley Farmers And Craft Market - http://on.fb.me/1F71DkS Longhope Village - www.longhopevillage.co.uk Longhope Baptist Church - Zion Fellowship - www.longhopebaptist.org.uk

at The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH Weekly on Tuesdays | 10am - 1pm 7, 14, 21, 28 February & 7 March 2017 Sessions are delivered in a fun & relaxed setting – everything's provided, just bring yourself!

For more info and booking contact: The Cooking Team on 01452 726951

Readings - February/ March 2017

5 February Isaiah 58 v 1 – 12 1 Corinthians 2 v 1 – 12 Matthew 5 v 13- 20 4th Sunday before Lent 12 February Deuteronomy 30 v 15- 1 Corinthians 3 v 1 - 9 Matthew 5 v 21- 37 3rd Sunday before Lent end 19 February Genesis 1 v 1 – 2 v 3 Romans 8 v 18 - 25 Matthew 6 v 25- end 2nd Sunday before Lent 26 February Sunday next before Exodus 24 v 12 - end 2 Peter 1 v 16 - end Matthew 17 v 1- 9 Lent 5 March Genesis 2 v 15-17 and Romans 5 v 12 - 19 Matthew 4 v 1- 11 1st Sunday of Lent 3 v 1 - 7

8 Prayer Calendar For February Each Sunday we pray for all in any kind of pain or distress and each Saturday we pray for the Worship Team as they prepare for the following day’s services and for all major items of news which have taken place during the week.

Sunday For all those who live in Sunset Close, Chessgrove, Chessgrove Lane and Ganders 5th Green Monday: Members of our local police force Tuesday: For all the countries throughout the world where there is unrest Wednesday: For those who have lost the faith they once knew Thursday: The teachers and children of Churcham, Huntley and Hopebrook Schools Friday: Amnesty International

Sunday For all those who live in Byfords Road, Church Road, Rectory Meadow and Brights 12th Hill Monday: Those people we just can’t get on with Tuesday: Our Mothers’ Union branches Wednesday: Christians imprisoned for their faith Thursday: Children with special needs Friday: The wisdom of World Leaders

Sunday For all who live in Bramley Drive, Meadows End, School Lane and Folly Lane 19th Monday The housebound in our Benefice Tuesday: Those with HIV/Aids Wednesday: The midlands Air Ambulance Service Thursday: Our District Nurses Friday: Those people doing vital but unpleasant jobs

Sunday For all those who live in Frogmore Road, Latchen, All Saints Road and Glasshouse 26th Lane Monday: Anyone starting new employment Tuesday: Peace throughout the world Wednesday: The work of Mercy Ships Thursday: Our Churchwardens Friday: Anyone who feels they have failed

The Prayer Calendar is compiled by Russ Green. Please let Russ have any requests for the Prayer Calendar in plenty of time before the deadline date - Telephone 01452 830571.

9 General Interest

An invitation to join a Pilgrimage For Sale to the Holy Land – November 2017 In Longhope

The Rev’d Geoff Crago of Highnam has Attractive- 4 bed dormer/ been leading Holy Land Pilgrimages since bungalow. 1997 and he invites you to join his 20th Beautiful views of May Hill. anniversary pilgrimage. 2 bathrooms, large lounge & The group leaves on 6th November 2017 kitchen., south facing and will spend six nights in Jerusalem and three nights by the Sea of Galilee. There conservatory. will be the opportunity to meet local Garden with patio, raised veg people as well as visiting all the key boxes and greenhouse. Biblical sites. For full details please email Snap it up before putting [email protected], phone 01452 it with Agents 750575, or see website: http:// More info ring 07774457710 or crago.co.uk/holyland.html 01452742379

Classifieds For Sale - £80.00 (£170 new) Would you be interested in the Forest Sony QX10 Camera - Sony G Lens with 10x Edge News having a classifieds page? Sell Optical Zoom, 18mega-pixel Bionz Sensor, for your items locally in the village or even ask use with any smart phone. for items that you have been looking for. It (Phone not included) is always good to recycle your unwanted Used in excellent but working items, but this may not be condition, in box with easy if you don’t have internet access or all accessories. want to go to the hassle of eBay. Contact Editor. Let the Editor or Angela know if you would (more details here > like this to be a feature. http://bit.ly/2iAwUYr )

Litter Picking Would anyone like to join me in collecting litter from time to time in the Longhope and Mayhill areas? I do collect some but it's more than I can deal with and it does look hideous. It can be fun in a group and good exercise. Bring your own gloves. I'll bring the bags. Liz Orr - 01452 831317 10 General Interest

Mesopotamia was the name of the land now in the troubled Middle East; mostly Iraq, and parts of Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, and the Iran-Iraq border. Before the Great War it was part of the Turkish Ottoman Empire who had for many years been courted as an ally by Germany. It is mostly flat desert and floods to a great extent when the mountain snows thaw. In 1914 there were no roads, transport was along the river system, and towns were constructed along the river banks. Baghdad, 570 miles inland, was the major centre of population. The prize in this hostile land was oil, needed by the Royal Navy especially, and always considered worth fighting for. David Lloyd George and Churchill also believed it may have been a less costly path towards defeating the enemy. The Turks unsurprisingly strongly resisted any British incursion. In 1916 there had been an enormous blow to British prestige when the allied garrison at Kut-al-Amara were besieged for four months and eventually were forced to surrender to the Turkish Army. Early in 1917 a new Commander, Major-General Stanley Maude, introduced new tactics utilising railways and aerial reconnaissance to a greater degree. He set about renewing the advance, recapturing Kut on 24th February and pushing on to Baghdad which fell on 11th March. These events far from home had devastating effects for the families of Leonard Hawkins and Russell Harper, both men dying in Mesopotamia February 1917. They had both joined the 7th Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment early in 1916. Leonard’s family farmed at Hopebrook Farm, Longhope, and in 1911 the 17 year old Leonard had been living and working there with his parents and two younger sisters Dorothy and Evelyn. Russell at the same time, age 15, was with his parents and family of a further six children, at Hollybush Farm. High casualty rates in Mesopotamia included those who succumbed to sickness and death due to disease in the appalling condition; heatstroke, malaria, dysentery were rampant where there was a lack of fresh water. Wounded men could spend two weeks at sea before reaching a hospital. However, the records state both Leonard and Russell were killed in action, Leonard on 10th February and Russell on 25th February. Russell has no known grave and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial in Iraq, moved away from the original position in 1997, by presidential decree, because of the sensitivity of the site. Leonard was buried in Amara War Cemetery, sadly desecrated over the intervening years. No commemorations take place at either of these Commonwealth War Grave sites, no poppies are laid or prayers offered. But we will remember these two men at least in Longhope. On the centenary of their deaths there will be a short commemorative service in All Saints Church at 10am. Everyone is welcome.

Jo Phelps 11 General Interest

Are you part of a community group or organisation in need of some support?

The Midcounties Co- operative Community Fund will open for applications on 23rd January 2017 with grants of up to £2000. Closing date is 17th February 2017

Full details and application forms are available under the Community section of our website www.midcounties.coop Our profits are shared with the local community - shop with us and make a difference.

~ ~ ~ Romance Every Valentine’s Day our local newspaper has a section for romantic messages. Last year my roommate surprised his girlfriend with roses and dinner at a fancy restaurant. When they returned from their date, she leafed through the paper to see if he had written a note to her. Near the bottom of one page she found:“ Bonnie—What are you looking here for? Aren’t dinner and flowers enough? Love, Scott.” ~ ~ ~ I sat next to a lady on my last flight. Ever the charmer, I asked, “Does the airline charge you extra for sitting next to good-looking men?” “Yes,” she said, “but I wasn’t willing to pay.” ~ ~ ~

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Churcham Parish Council Churcham Parish Council held an extraordinary meeting on the 20th December. Five Councillors attender along with their clerk and two members of the public. Several planning applications were approved. The first was for a porch and family room at Yew Tree Cottage Oakle Street Churcham. A variation of conditions and discharge of conditions was approved with minor amendments at the Chapel Lane Development Site, and also discharge of conditions at Milton Cottage Bulley Lane Churcham. A variation of condition 04 at Milton Cottage Bulley Lane Churcham was also approved. The District Council refused planning permission for two bungalows at the School of the Lion Churcham. The District Council granted planning permission for a new vehicular access at the School House Churcham. The Parish Council thanked Sam Hall and Robert Watkins for re-installing the Bulley Lane road sign at the bottom of Skinners Hill. J Harper & Sons {Leominster} Ltd have been appointed as a contractor to build the affordable housing in Chapel lane Churcham. Work will start in January with the properties completed towards the end of 2017. The pig odour and noise is still causing concern for residents of Chapel Lane. Marilyn King Clerk to Churcham Parish Council

Advance Notice Rudford, Highleadon & Churcham Ladies are running a fund raising event for The Severn Free Wheelers (Blood Bikes) Please save the date and support us Ticket information will be available in February THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC SKIFFLE ORCHESTRA Saturday, 6th May 2017 in Newent Memorial Hall at 7.30 p.m.

Some useful contacts for Churcham & Bulley Chatterbox Ruth Snell 01452 750793 Gardening Club Frank Dummett 01452 750654 Mothers’ Union (Joined with Huntley) Mary Pitt 01452 750343

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Churcham Gardening Club

A Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year to you all

The first meeting of the Churcham Gardening Club for the year 2017 is at on Wednesday, 1st February, 7.30 pm at Churcham School. Matthew Gracek will visit us again, this time to tell us about ‘My Life as a Butler’. Which should be as interesting and amusing as his gardening exploits. The competition will be tor three Hellebores.

Sarah Jefferson

Rudford Highleadon and Churcham W.I. Members would like to thank Tibberton and Taynton W.I. for a lovely Christmas meeting. We did enjoy “The Singing Vicar and God’s Grampies” , although one lady thought she heard them announced as “The Singing Vicar and God’s Grumpies” . Our thoughts were definitely festive as we joined in with some of the carols and Norm’s jokes were well received. Just as a taster: Two brothers had written their Christmas lists, the younger then started to read out his list very loudly. His elder brother said “You don’t need to shout, Santa isn’t deaf.” “No”, said his younger brother, “ but Grandma is!” Mulled wine, mince pies and the Festive Quiz all added to the Christmas feel . February 4th and 5th is the first of Colesbourne Park’s Snowdrop weekends and the Gloucestershire Federation of WI’s are doing the teas to raise money for Denman College. With over 300 different varieties of snowdrops to see it is well worth a visit. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 at Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall at 7.30pm when we will be meeting our Village Agent . Visitors are always welcome.

Olwen Watkins

Churcham & Bulley 200 Club Churcham & Bulley 200 Club Decembers winners were: This months winners were: Christmas Bonus: June Dummett st 1 No. 18 Shelby Robinson st nd 1 No. 99 Barbara Pope 2 No. 120 David Burden nd rd 2 No. 83 V. Etheridge 3 No. 10 Doug Smart rd 3 No. 34 Trish Smart Jackie Afflick & Carole Brennan Jackie Afflick & Carole Brennan 01452 751243/ 01452 750788 01452 751243/ 01452 750788 14 Churcham & Bulley News

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HUNTLEY VILLAGE HALL - AGM March 8th 2017 at 7.30pm

Everyone is invited to the Village Hall Annual General Meeting. If you want to have your say on the way your village hall is run, please come along to the meeting where you will be most welcome. All village organisations are entitled to a representative. If you are involved with a village organisation please raise this with them and let me know the name of your representative. If you can spare a little time and would like to join the committee and put a little back into village life we would like to hear from you! Contact us with any queries Email [email protected] Tel: 07756 558339 Clare Shepherd - Secretary

Sponsor a Lily Huntley Tuesday Group We would like to invite you to sponsor a 14th February 2017 lily this Easter to celebrate the lives of 7.30pm loved ones. The church will be decorated Huntley Village Hall with lilies on Easter Sunday. The names of your loved ones will be included in a Our speaker for the evening will be ;- book which will be on display with the Chris Morgan lilies. To sponsor a lily this Easter please Chris will be speaking about Beatrix contact Angela Pengelly on 01452 potter - Her Life and Connection with 830637. A minimum donation of £5 per Gloucestershire. lily is suggested. Visitors will be made very welcome We hope you will be able to join us to Cost £2 to include Tea/Coffee biscuit, enjoy the flowers on Easter Sunday 16th

April 2017 Joan Wood

Useful contacts for Huntley Huntley Ladies Tuesday Group Joan Wood 01452 830509 Contact for Bells Wendy Meadows 01452 830246 Huntley Tea & Chat Angela Pengelly 01452 830637 Huntley with May Hill 100 Club Angela Pengelly 01452 830637 Huntley Toddlers Lorna Farbowski 07866 979378 Huntley Playgroup Jo Wilson 07532 234743 Brownies June Rollinson 01452 830752 Huntley Garden Club Heather Smith 01452 830088 Autumn Leaves Grace Head 01452 831050 Mother’s Union Shirley Baldwin 01452 830931 Huntley & District Lunch Club Jenni Britton 01452 831079 Huntley Hall Booking person Clare Shepherd 07756 558339 16 Huntley News

The Smarties Challenge Help to support Huntley and May Hill churches

Enjoy a free packet of Smarties BUT then we would like you to refill the empty packet with your small change. The smarties tube will take 1p, 5p, 10p, 20p and £1 coins (and of course rolled notes!!). Any mixture would be acceptable. We would then ask you to please seal the top with a small piece of sticky tape.

These gifts will be anonymous. We would like to receive them back by Palm Sunday. You may be happy to fill several tubes with your small change in the next three months.

If you do require more tubes please let me know.

The Smarties Lady!! (Angela 830637)

Huntley Mothers' Union

The AGM is on Thursday 2nd February Huntley with May Hill 100 Club followed by refreshments. Last months winners were:

Our meeting on Thursday 2nd March is a 1st No. 75 Roger Cox talk by The Peace & Hope Trust . 2nd No. 24 Angela Pengelly The charity work with the poor and 3rd No. 1 Anne Roberts marginalised communities in Nicaragua. If anyone else would like to join please call Visitors welcome. Angela Pengelly T: 01452 830637 Shirley Baldwin

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St John the Baptist Huntley - New Family Orientated Service We are looking to launch a new service, once a month, which is for all ages but directed at the whole family. We would welcome your opinions and input to the following questions. Please could you take just a couple of minutes to answer the questions below. You can either email your answers to [email protected] or drop them into the post box at Snow Cottage, Ross Road (next to the old village post office) or leave this slip on the table at the back of the church, or PM me on Facebook. Thank You

When? Where? Sunday morning - 11am or earlier? Where do you feel the best place to hold Saturday afternoon? a family based service? An Evening at 6pm? Church? Some other time? Village Hall? Other (Please specify)? What? What you like to be included? Music? Activities? Refreshments? Any other ideas?

Autumn Leaves By tradition the first meeting of the year features a grand raffle with the prizes supplied by the members. Mary Gardener wished everyone a Happy New Year. Friends and Members were remembered in the opening prayer especially Joyce Watkins who is in hospital wishing them all well. Members were reminded that from February meetings will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. On 15th February John and Jenny Eastwood will give a talk on " the rescue dog that has changed their lives". Visitors are sure of a warm welcome to the meetings with the added bonus of a good cup of tea.

Janet Turnbull

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Longhope Parish Council

The Neighbourhood Development Plan for the parish is nearing its submission prior to external examination and the subsequent local referendum. There have been some delays while the steering group consider the effect of changes to the District Council’s Allocations Plan, but an independent check on the draft document has been positive.

Highways issues continue to be controversial, both in terms of road maintenance and around plans for traffic management on the A4136. County Highways have carried out several pieces of work recently, and the parish council is keeping in close touch with them about future improvements.

th The next parish council meeting will be on Monday 20 February.

Longhope parish council meets in the Latchen Room from 7 pm on the third Monday of every month – except August and December. Minutes of the meetings, planning application details and other information are available on the parish council’s website at www.longhopeparishcouncil.com. For any other matters please call the parish clerk Andrew Maliphant on 01594 544456, or email [email protected] . Andrew Maliphant

Longhope Family Service

Our December Family Service was extended to include four workshops on the theme of the visit of the Angel Gabriel to Mary. It was attended by twenty children plus adults. Helen's craftwork group produced beautiful angels and Carryl's group decorated an assortment of biscuits. Margaret's music workshop saw children learning some new songs and Clive's story time group explored the story of Gabriel's visit to Mary using crib figures. Many thanks are due to all who took part and for those who provided refreshments. Our January Family Service explored the theme of Epiphany aided by three advent kings, James, Thomas and Tim who played their roles with great style with the help of Sammy the seagull who often flies in to help us. We examined pieces frankincense and we had real myrrh on display. Our next Family Service is at 9-30am on Sunday 12th February when our theme will be Living Water. In March we are moving the Family Service to the 4th Sunday of the month (March 26th) so that we can celebrate Mothering Sunday. We hope that many families will want to join us for this special event. Clive Edmonds

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Café Bonnies It was good to get back to normal after the celebrations – well almost normal anyway! It was lovely to see some new and nearly new faces at Café Bonnies in January.

Our profit for the day, including our café and our raffle, totalled £170.68. Again thank you for your generous donations to the monthly raffles.

We ran an “Unwanted/Unloved Christmas Present Stall” and raised £175.00 which has been donated to the F.O.D. Dementia Alliance at Cinderford. Thanks to everyone for donating and buying our goodies. The unsold items were taken to the Great Oaks Charity Shop at Mitcheldean so everyone is a winner.

The “Rainbows”, who sang for us at Christmas will be running the February Bring & Buy Stall or similar. Please support them. If you or your organisation would like to book a slot in 2017 please pop your details on the list which is on the raffle table. We ask for no less than 25% or your takings.

The Longhope 100 Club is now legal again as we have just over 100 paid up members!

We would like to say a big thank you to Adam Fellowes our Editor of FEN for displaying our monthly reports. We particularly liked the January report with the photos.

See you on the 4th February.

Carole Sleeman, Margaret Willis and Café Bonnies staff T: 830069/ 830023

Longhope 100 Club Thank You Registration. Number 07/00120/GALLOT Thank you to friends and family who have Last months winners were: money instead of presents for my birthday. I have sent £300 to Hope for tomorrow. 1st No. 1 Pete Histead Ann Cindery 2nd No. 37 Francis Davis 3rd No. 14 Betty Warren

New members are always needed so please contact Carole or Margaret for an application form. Carole Sleeman & Margaret Willis T: 01452 830069/01452 830023 20 Longhope News

Longhope WI The New Year started with a trip to see Jack and the Beanstalk at the Everyman. A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all. The walking group ventured forth with the first walk of the year through the woods to Blaisdon stopping for coffee at Hilary Hawker’s then onto the Red Hart for lunch. The return journey followed the brook and for many, an unknown area of our village. The walk next month on 2nd February will start at Barn Farm. The Craft Group met on the 21st January and was introduced to embroidered pictures with Celia Stringfellow, sharing her skill and knowledge. They are looking forward to visiting Rags to Roses on February 11th. This is a charity ‘Aladdin’s cave’ for Crafters with materials, wools and various other treasures. Despite the inclement weather and illness 35 hardy members attended our January meeting. Jo announced that she and Heather Ingram had set up a Longhope W.I Facebook page. Please have a look. The information and voting sheets for the annual resolutions were handed out and as always some very interesting topics for us decide upon. The events coming up this year are outings to the theatre, a trip to the Malvern Spring show and many more. The Winter Warmer lunch is planned for February 22nd at the Glass House. Following last year’s success another village litter pick will take place March 11th. Our speaker was Chris O’Grady and he proceeded to keep us enthralled with tales of his walk from Pershore to Rome. He made the decision to take four months off work and undertake the journey of 1200 miles as he approached his fiftieth birthday. Planning completed, he wrote to the Vatican about his journey and eventually received a fax back granting him a general audience with the Pope. He had little money and although he had some accommodation planned and a tent, his journey mainly consisted of knocking on doors and asking for a bed for the night. His many adventures illustrated with photos of people, places and anecdotes were fascinating. The kindness and generosity of the people he met was humbling. Would we open our doors to complete strangers? Our next meeting is February 9th and the speaker is Sandra Ashenford on Objects of Interest. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Please contact Jo Phelps if you wish to attend.

Susanne Noblett

~ ~ ~ On June 28th 2009, Professor Stephen Hawking held a party for time-travellers. He sent out invitations after the party took place. Nobody came. ~ ~ ~

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Village Calendar - Friends of Longhope Church

The FoLC would like to thank you for your support in purchasing the 2017 village calendar. This edition proved to be very popular and supply sold out very quickly, so apologies if anyone was disappointed. Preparing for the 2018 calendar, the theme chosen for this edition will be “Longhope in Bloom”. We would like to encourage as many entries as possible. The photo competition will be held at the end of October, so come on all you budding amateur photographers get clicking through the months and capture our beautiful village. Entry forms will be available later in the year.

Happy snapping!

Tina Coull

Reminder that renewals are due during January.

Sunday 5th Feb 4pm - AGM Please come along and find out what we have been up to and help decide on our future activities and goals. Always looking for keen committee members. The Friends clean the church every 4th Saturday in the month at 9am. All helpers welcome! If you would like more information about becoming a Friend of Longhope Church, joining the committee or our merchandise, please contact any of the committee members: Committee Information

Chairman- Tina Coull 01452 831235 [email protected] Secretary-Pam Ingram 01452 831692 Treasurer- Peter Evans 01452 830380 Members sec -Kath Davis 01452 830781

If you would like to receive your newsletter and other Friends updates via email please contact us at the following address and let us know: [email protected]

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Zion Christian Fellowship, Hopes Hill, Longhope. www.longhopebaptist.org.uk

When Mother Teresa addressed world leaders at the United Nations, she was asked, "How can we have world peace?" She replied "Go home and love your family." That was good advice, for love should be the keynote of every family! A counsellor once asked a class of 10 to 11 year old children to complete a series of sentences that began with the phrase, "I wish....." She expected them to write about toys, bicycles and trips to theme parks etc. Instead twenty out of the thirty children made reference to the breakup of their families or conflict at home. "I wish my parents wouldn't fight." "I wish my father would come back." "I wish I could get all A's so my dad would love me." "I wish my mother didn't have a boyfriend." "I wish I had one mum and one dad, so the kids wouldn't make fun of me. I've got three mums and three dads, and they botch up my life." It's hardly front page news that the family is in trouble today, and the children are caught-up in this kind of family instability. Many will carry their problems on into their own future relationships. There is, however, an answer for problems like these. For those people,- children and adults, -there is healing and acceptance to be found in Christ. He can bring physical and emotional healing to those who will come to Him. There is another area of healing even more important, and that is spiritual healing. He wants to bring forgiveness and new life in place of the hurts, the bad memories, the sin and sadness of the past. In short, He wants to give new life and new purpose in life! In Zion we aim to be a family, to help, love and encourage one another. It may be you would like to come in to our Coffee Morning one Monday for a chat and for someone to pray with you. The Lord Jesus wants to bless and to help you!

Kathie Baker

Some useful contacts for Longhope Hope Brook School Jen King 01452 830558 Pippins @ Hope Brook (Pre-School) 01452 830299 Contact for Bells Wendy Meadows 01452 830246 Café Bonnies Carole & Margaret 830069/830023 1st Longhope Brownies Fiona Ross-Collins 01452 831319 Longhope Art Group Jackie Cox 07780 877 300 Longhope Bowling Club Roger Acland 01452 831083 L.A.D.S. Denise Williams 01452 830138 Chatterbox Bob Harris 01452 831620 Little Feet Toddler Group Helen / Katherine 830458/831564 Lunch Club Donna Bailey 01452 830543 Gardening Club Mike Anstey 01452 831054 British Legion Les Meadows 01452 830393 Amnesty International Pam Ingram 01452 831692 North Dean Walking Group David Bignell 01452 830491 Latchen Room (Village Hall) booking contact Mo Cameron 01452 831103 Longhope W.I. [email protected] Jo Phelps 01452830940 Longhope Pre-School Vanessa 830434/831235 T'ai Chi at the Latchen Trevor Reynaert 01452 830000 Longhope Evergreens Peter Histed 01452 830924

23 Longhope News

A Real Gem On hearing the word ‘treasure’ we may think of buried treasure – of ancient chests brimming over with coins! (Or, if not so romantically inclined, then treasure which has a monetary value.) But this is only the world’s view. With God it is different. His is real treasure, which can be found in the most unexpected places. Two weeks before Christmas we were walking down a back street in our local town, when we had a lovely surprise. In the window of a small, quaint, unobtrusive-looking shop was a beautiful crib scene, filling the window! The shop had a faded sign above the door, and inside we glimpsed a small basic workroom, just big enough for the two men who were intent on restoring furniture. The shop had an almost Dickensian air about it, in fact very fitting for the celebration of the birth of our Creator, who humbled himself to come amongst us in the lowliest of ways – laid in an animals’ feeding trough in a stable – just to show us how much he loves us! We entered the tiny shop and showed appreciation to the owners for their recognition of the real point of Christmas. Amongst the commercialism and the ‘crazy money’ spent at this time of year, it seemed a world apart and was truly refreshing. A real gem. Let us be aware and open our eyes each day to all God has to show us – for there will be other hidden gems too when we least expect it. This is treasure indeed!

Liz Moseley

Open Forum With effect from Monday 6th February, the Open Forum discussion group will meet on the first Monday of each month, in the pavilion of Longhope Recreation Ground, starting at 2.30 p.m. The topic(s) for discussion will be drawn from a wide range of subjects and the group is open to anyone interested in participating in the sharing and exploring of views on those topics. For more information or to register an interest in attending, contact either Richard Pett on 01452 700856 or 07710 179527 or Roger Acland on 01452 831083. Roger Acland

24 Longhope News

December Coffee Morning This was our last Coffee Morning and it was very well attended. Coffee/Tea and cake were free. (not if you came for seconds). SUPPER CLUB Ruth and Margaret came with their gift & Pop-Up Dining stall and it was lovely to see all the handmade items. (some made by Ruth's Mardi Gras Special 24th Feb mum Winnie) We made a total of £163 with the raffle St Patrick’s Day 17th March and sale of cakes. At the end of the hour Margaret Willis Taste of the Forest 28th April 'thanked me' on behalf of the PCC and Mexican Fiesta 26th May presented me with a lovely bouquet of flowers. She also gave a gift to Betty and Coming up to Janice and Brian my very faithful Full details are here: helpers. (I also gave them a little gift). http://bit.ly/1EfEAkm To my surprise when I got home I opened

Here at Harts Barn Cookery School, we the accompanied envelope to find £70 love bringing people together to enjoy worth of garden tokens from all my “the socialisation of food.” regulars. These people are not regular Our fantastic and quirky dining area, The Churchgoers but have enjoyed the Apple Barn, is the perfect place for people friendly atmosphere each month. I would to come together to try new dishes and like to say thank you to everyone for this enjoy our wonderful surroundings. Our gift and their loyal support over the years. regular Supper Clubs called ‘The Chef‘s I will of course expect you to support any Table’, feature a different culinary theme coffee morning I may have in the future!!! every time and always provide a fun and This year you have helped to raise £1305 informal dining experience. Come along plus Spring Fayre £317 and Autumn Fayre and pick up your culinary “passport” – we £602 - a total of £2224. will stamp this every time you dine with us Thank you once again – with your 8th meal being completely Ann Cindery FREE! We also have a fully licenced bar. ~ ~ ~ Please note that advanced booking is required Boy: “Do you have a date for Valentine’s for all our Supper Clubs. Cost is £15 per person. Book at Day?” www.hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk, Tel: 01452 831719 Email: Girl: “Yes, February 14th.” [email protected] ~ ~ ~ Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD 25 May Hill News

May Hill WI

Our next meeting of the MAY HILL W.I. Will be Tuesday Feb 28th at 7.30 in the May Hill Village Hall. Our speaker this evening will make us Ten Years Younger by giving us hints and tips on how to make the best of our skin. She will ask for volunteers to show just how it's done. Should be a fun evening. Everyone welcome.

On Monday the 6th Feb we will be having a knit and natter coffee am at Val King's house. Bring your own needles and wool, although some will be available, and knit a Twiddle Muff for dementia patients or small dolls for refugees. Cost £2.50 to include refreshments. All welcome. Liz Cox

th Tues 28 Feb 7.30pm at May Hill Hall

‘Ten Years Younger’ Make up, Skin Care, Samples and Demos by beautician Alison Wirth

Visitors always welcome For details of all our activities and programme: Anne Seymour 01452 830081 or Anne Dodson 01452 831271 email: [email protected]

~ ~ ~ A husband and wife had been married for 60 years and had no secrets except for one: The woman kept in her closet a shoe box that she forbade her husband from ever opening. But when she was on her deathbed—and with her blessing—he opened the box and found a crocheted doll and £95,000 in cash. “My mother told me that the secret to a happy marriage was to never argue,” she explained. “Instead, I should keep quiet and crochet a doll.” Her husband was touched. Only one doll was in the box—that meant she’d been angry with him only once in 60 years. “But what about all this money?” he asked. “Oh,” she said, “that’s the money I made from selling the rest of the dolls.” ~ ~ ~

Some useful contacts for May Hill

May Hill W.I. Anne Seymour 01452 830081 May Hill Players Chris Nash 01452 830564 May Hill Gardening Society Anne Bulley 01452 830201 May Hill Line Dancing Jan Weeks 01452 831155 May Hill Whist Roger Cox 01452 830454 May Hill Hall booking person Roger Cox 01452 830454 May Hill Methodist Church contacts Henry Hayward/Roger Cox 01452 830729/01452 830454 26 May Hill News

Country Dancing Zumba Gold on Thursday mornings Wed 22nd February- Come and join in at 11.00 to 11.45am in Clifford's Mesne May Hill Village Hall. £3.50 pp per Village Hall. Why not come along – have session. 10am to 12noon. Any queries fun and get fit to great music – suitable phone Liz on 01452 830899. Come along for all ages. Pay as you go - £5 per person and enjoy a dance. per session. Just turn up or email Annet on: [email protected] for more information.

May Hill Gardening Society Our first speaker for 2017, Ross Barbour is the husband of our last speaker for 2016, Helen Picton! His subject is "Bulbs for the unusual" and we can hear his talk on Tuesday 14th February at 7.30pm. Members are asked to put in their diaries our annual Plant Sale at the village hall on Saturday 6th May and to being along their contributions for the stalls.

Clive Edmonds

Whalebone Music

On Friday 22nd March at 7.30 p.m. we are delighted to welcome Whalebone to May Hill Village Hall. Whalebone are quite simply... a joy! Steve Downs, Charlotte Watson with their acoustic guitars and Sarah Ibberson’s fiddle create music from every genre that will touch every part of your soul. ''Difference personified, eclecticism defined..”

Whalebone deliver music that’s sensitively serious, delicately defined, cleverly constructed and utterly original. The blend is marvellously mixed ... rock touching folk, classical caressing tradition, innovation dancing with legacy ... an amalgam of alchemy... Whalebone is the creation of three musicians, who through hybrid musical journeys reached a place where individual paths of musical expression coalesce to engender a creature of unique pedigree...aurally mouth-watering.'

For tickets at £10.00 each tel: 01452 830350/830454 or email: [email protected] Listen to the new album here - http://www.whalebone-music.com/mirabilia 27 News From Your Village Agents

Free Carers Lunch Friday 3rd March, 11.45 – 2pm at The Orepool, Sling organised by Crossroads Care. Free alternative care available for the person you care for at Crossroads’ Active Living Centre, Foxes Bridge, Cinderford. Crossroads may be able to help with transport. Enjoy an afternoon out with other carers. Pre-booking required by Thursday, 23rd February. FFI or to book, Tel: 01594 823414 or email [email protected]

Warm And Well Help Warm and Well offers home owners and private tenants free energy advice, free home energy visits (subject to eligibility), information and grants for heating, cavity wall and loft insulation (subject to funding and eligibility). Warm and Well can help you save energy in your home, reduce your energy bills, switch energy supplier, find local installers and tradespeople. FFI Tel: 0800 500 3076 Visit www.warmandwell.co.uk Email [email protected] Warm and Well is delivered by the Severn Wye Energy Agency charity.

Let Healthwatch Know You don’t have to be a member to share your health care experiences (good or bad) with Healthwatch Gloucestershire. You can get in touch via the website, free phone number or by visiting the team at a Healthwatch stand when they travel around Gloucestershire talking to local people. All feedback received is taken anonymously unless a response is required or people would like to share their details. FFI about Healthwatch, a copy of the Annual Report, to get involved or to become a member contact the team on 0800 652 5193, email [email protected] or visit healthwatchgloucestershire.co.uk

Helen Roberts, Village Agent for: Blaisdon, Flaxley, Littledean, Longhope, Mitcheldean, Newnham, Northwood Green and Westbury. Tel: 07810 630004 Email: [email protected] 28 Over To Sarah

Hello everyone!! I have recently spent a bit of time at one of our amazing services right on our doorstep, and wanted to remind you all about it, and to pass on some pleas too. The facility that I am talking about is Sheppard House, also known as Newent Association for the Disabled. It is a day centre where people of all ages can go and take part in a wide range of activities, use the therapeutic facilities on offer, and be well looked after, fed and cared for from 10am to 3.30pm up to five days per week.

Sheppard House is situated at the top of Gloucester Road, and off Onslow Road, the building offers a safe environment, purpose built for people of restricted mobility. In addition to‘ Sheppard House’ itself, The Community Transport Service and Dial A Ride service is run from Sheppard House. There is also a Charity Shop situated in Newent Town Centre. The service to clients is at a competitive and reasonable price, and this is only achieved by voluntary contributions, profits from the Charity Shop, and by the volunteers themselves who give so much time and effort in so many ways. Without their efforts, Sheppard House would be unable to function. If you would like to join them for a taster session, and go and see for yourself what they can offer, Please call 01531 821227 or visit www.sheppardhouse.co.uk I have recently had the chance to experience the “Men's Club” for a session, which is run on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Some of the members told me about what they get up to. They often chat over drinks and biscuits and have a lot of laughs, not to mention the crafting, projects, quizzes, and trips out etc. I did however promise to keep some secrets so if you are a man and fancy the Club, I am sure they will share their experiences in a taster session!! During the Spring and the Summer Months, the members enjoy getting out in the Fresh Air, and using the gardens at Sheppard House. They like to grow a wide variety of flowers and plants, and as such would always welcome donations of seeds and seedlings. If you would like to donate to these budding gardeners, please get in touch with Sheppard House. Monetary donations are always welcome for much needed trips out for all residents, not only the men's club, and Crafting is always on the Agenda, so if you don't know what to do with used greetings cards, or left over glitter from Christmas, I am sure Sheppard House can find a use for it!

For more information contact Sheppard House on the details above.

Sarah Davies, Village Agent for: Tibberton, Taynton, Churcham, Huntley, Rudford and Highleadon. Tel: 07810 630254 E: [email protected] 29 Free-From Recipes

When I met and married my husband (back in the Dark Ages) I was surprised to learn that he loved butter beans. Of course, back then, you had to soak them all night and cook them for what seemed like hours. Thankfully things have changed but when did you last see a recipe containing butter beans? Hopefully, you will enjoy the following: Rob’s Sweet Butter Bean Bake Shred and wash half a white Sweetheart Cabbage (or similar) and cook in just enough water to cover for 5 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile soften a peeled and chopped Red Onion in a little Oil. Peel, core and large chop a medium to large Pear (not too ripe). Mix all the above together and add: a little Black Pepper; One tablespoon Sweet Spiced Mango Chutney Caution! Some Mango Chutneys are very hot! I used Asda Extra Special Mango, Apple and Ginger Sweet Chutney. A tin of drained and rinsedButter Beans In Water, one large tablespoon of Pine Kernels. Mix everything well and place in a greased dish. Topping: Three Sweet Potatoes, peeled, cubed and cooked in water until soft. (Do not leave in the air as they will go brown quickly like apples). Mash and add a little Dairy Free Spread and/or Soya milk if needed. You may not need any.

I love this dish as I make it in advance and either heat it later in the day for 30mins at 180c/350f/gas 4 or cover and refrigerate for the next day. If cooked from cold, allow longer to heat through.

Affinity Affinity

Chip chip chip Her blades are honed to work with care The chisel chips away As curls of wood depart Nip nip nip And now each motion of her hand: As she carefully portrays An action from her heart

The image floating in her mind Now nourished by the warmth of oil Evolving with each cut It stands upon her shelf Rejected shavings building up A precious work from hand and tool From concave ditch and rut A small part of herself

And as her block of lime takes form

She knows she'll love the end Jennifer Smith Her soul communes with tool and wood As happiness transcends

30 Community Safety Update

(Formally Neighbourhood Watch Update)

Do you have a working Smoke Alarm?

Two in three people who died in domestic fires had a smoke alarm...... but it didn't work! Help us to help you stay safe. Working Smoke alarms save lives. They are widely available from DIY, hardware and electrical shops and some supermarkets, and are easily fitted. Everyone can benefit from properly fitted and maintained smoke alarms. They can give you valuable seconds in which to escape from a fire at home. They can literally mean the difference between life and death. Have at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home. These need to be in the hallways as they are your escape routes. Smoke alarms are available that have been adapted to suit the needs of people with a hearing impairment. For more information, contact the Community Safety Team at [email protected] or telephone 01452 888777 Whether your smoke alarms are mains or battery powered; for them to look after you, you have to look after them: Test your smoke alarms every week by pressing the test button until the alarm sounds. If it doesn't sound, check the battery or replace the alarm. Clean your smoke alarms every six months to remove any dust and fluff from the detector. Change your batteries every year on a date that you can remember easily, like your birthday. Or fit smoke alarms with a 10 year battery in them. Change your smoke alarms every 10 years. Like most electrical goods they can stop working at some point, it is better to change them before they stop working

If you would like smoke alarms fitted in your home but you cannot do the work yourself, a free service exists which will install them for you. Please call 0800 180 41 40 to arrange your FREE Home Fire Safety Check. The staff will also install FREE smoke alarms where necessary. If you don't think you require this service consider if you know anyone who would. Let them know about this important service particularly if they have anyone in their homes that are very young or elderly.

Check your smoke alarm every week. Push the button, not your luck

Fraser Gunn [email protected] On behalf of West Gloucestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association 31 Enrico Interiors & MUSIC Creative Needles Haberdashery – Sewing Supplies - MUSIC Needlecraft

MUSIC Knitting ~ Crochet ~ Felting Gloucester Academy of Music offers a range of musical opportunities:

 Orchestras  Singing & Rhythm Groups  String Ensembles  Wind & Brass Groups

 Individual Lessons. Harts Barn Craft Centre, Longhope, All standards from Beginner to Grade 8+ and all Glos. GL17 0QD ages. Easter & Summer Holiday Music Courses also Tel: 01452 831725 available. www.creative-needles.co.uk 01452 668592 [email protected] www.gamusic.co.uk

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To become a subscriber, simply email Angela at [email protected]

If the weather isn’t looking too good, or you don’t fancy a trip to the shops, wouldn’t it be great to have a delicious meal within reach that can be ready in minutes?

Wiltshire Farm Foods offers over 300 ready meals, each made using tasty ingredients that are perfectly cooked then quick-frozen to lock the goodness in. Special dietary needs like gluten-free or low calorie? It’s all available no- contract, no-commitment and with free delivery. Just order what you want, when you want. Try our menu now

SMITHS FUNERAL SERVICES (KJ, PJ, SM, SJ & RJ Tyler)

Independent Family Funeral Directors 24 hour personal attention Home Visits Private Chapels of Rest in Newent & Gloucester Pre-payment Funeral Plans Advice on eco-friendly Funerals Memorials supplied and fitted FURNACE LANE, NEWENT, GLOS GL18 1DD 01531 820474

ANTIQUES 20TH CENTURY ART AND DESIGN AT HARTS BARN CRAFT CENTRE (UNIT 3) Monmouth Road, Longhope GL17 0QD 19th Century: Blue and White Pottery; Glass and Decanters 20th Century Art Glass; Ceramics; Studio Pottery; Dinner Services; Tea Services and Paintings ideal for gifts and the collector.

www.crystaltaichi.co.uk [email protected]

01452 830000

Penny’s Pilates Body Control Pilates Teacher

Join a class in 2017

Blaisdon Village Hall (Blaisdon Lane, Longhope GL17 0AG)

Wednesday 6.30 pm – Mixed Ability Thursday 1.00 pm –Mixed Ability

For more details of these and other classes contact Penny

Website: www.pennyspilates.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 07585 600 870

35 ALISON MOBILE Margaret’s

HAIR & NAILS Huntley

Friendly, Reasonable Prices Ladies, Gents & Children (Old Police Station) Over 30 yrs Experience

Professional Manicure & Pedicure Your Using “CUCCIO” Ladies & Gents Nail Veneer Polish/Gel Lasts 2/3 weeks Hairdresser

CONTACT ALISON: Tel: 01452 831253 T: 01452 830486 Mob: 07786 383705

FEET FIRST HEALTHCARE FOR FEET Tina Morgan MCFHP MAFHP FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Nail Cutting, including treatment of fungal and reduction of thickened nails Callus & Corn removal

Treatment of Cracked Heels General and Diabetic foot care

To arrange an appointment in the comfort of your own home

Telephone: 07738339879 - 01989769421 Email: [email protected]

36 D. M. P. Decorators Interior/Exterior/Domestic/Commercial Quality Work/Sensible Price Fully Insured. Fascia, Guttering & all Watergoods Supplied and Fitted General Property Maintenance

Orchard Flat, Beeches, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7UD References always available from satisfied local customers.

Please phone for a no obligation quote or for advice.

07881 786868/01989 780539

Andy Hayes

Home Improvements ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 01531 820929 / 07976262952 Interior / Exterior Painting & Decorating email: [email protected] Fitted Bathrooms & En-suites Bedrooms & Kitchens Plumbing, Joinery & Carpentry Complete Decoration & Tiling & Flooring Maintenance Solutions Home Improvements & Interior Internal & External, Domestic Design Electrical Installation, etc, etc. & Commercial No Job too small Chimney Sweep No job too small Fireplaces, Repairs, Pots, Cowls & Liners Tiling For Quality Work at a Reasonable Price, call Coving, Carpentry & Partition Walls Chris Baston Oakle Street, Churcham Roofing and Guttering T: 01452 750536 M: 0780 3138917 or e-mail Carpet and Upholstery Clean [email protected] Fully Insured/Certified Fully Insured

For all your carpentry needs, carried out by a local craftsman

I can offer carpenter  General household carpentry and joinery  Kitchens and bedrooms designed to suit your needs  Specialist carpentry  Refurbishments and renovations

Call me for a competitive quote

Malcolm C Marshall Unit 2, Longhope Industrial Estate, Longhope, Glos. (Formerly Ultra-View) T: 01452 830887 M: 07944 659766 E:[email protected]

Dedicated to quality work and efficient service

BAYLEY’S CLEANING SERVICES

Window Cleaning—Commercial & Domestic—Fully Insured Water Fed Pole & Traditional High & awkward access Windows Gutter Cleaning & Pressure Washing References can be given 01452 290028 Tel: 01432 508979 Mobile: 07771 870891 Email: [email protected] Braemar, Lugwardine, Hereford, HR1 4AE

CHRIS HYETT LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SERVICES

 Hard & Soft Now offering a pest control service, Landscaping including  Paths & Driveways  Turfing & Seeding MOLE CONTROL LAWN DAMAGE Fast and Efficient Mole Clearance  Fencing & Gates  Planting & Pruning  Pressure Washing - Patios & Paving

 Tree Surgery  Stump Grinding  Hedge Trimming  Site Clearance

Domestic & Commercial Based in Newent Call 07778 476524 or Email [email protected]

Domestic Electrical Work

 All types of work undertaken – no job too small  Reasonable charges  Quotations provided at no obligation To request a quotation call Kevin Willis on 07909 831771

ELECTRICIAN Your qualified Domestic Electrician

 Fully qualified and insured  Very reasonable rates  Reliable and friendly  Prompt attention  Free quotations  Small or large electrical jobs undertaken  Portable Appliance Testing  Full testing and certification provided

Telephone Terry any time on the following numbers: Mobile: 07900 897287 Phone: 01452 790152

John Francis Plumbing Ltd

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42 ABFAB FLOORING 19 Market Street, Cinderford, Glos. GL14 2RT JOHN BARNES [email protected] Established 2004 Carpet & Upholstery Business award winner 2006, 2008, 2010. Here at ABFAB flooring we take pride in what we Cleaning Specialist do and we care what you think. We value old and new customers. Competitive Prices  We sell Carpets, Vinyls, Laminates and Three Piece Suites rugs. Spot & Stain Removal  We offer a free no obligation home Oriental Rugs selection and quote service. Fully Insured  We offer uplift of old floor coverings and move of furniture if you need help (on Free Quotations request).  We offer a 10% discount for OAPs on all For a prompt professional floor coverings. service call John on:  We offer a professional and friendly fitting service. 01531 660778 SO PLEASE GIVE US A CALL ON 01594 827272 OPENING HOURS: MONDAY—FRIDAY 9AM—5PM 0794 1271344 SATURDAY 9AM—NOON SEE US ON THE BEST OF THE FORST OF DEAN WEBSITE AND LOOK AT OUR TESTIMONIALS

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43 Mobile PC/LAPTOP PROBLEMS?

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44 CHIM-CHIMINEY Andy Pattullo

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Stone End Kitchen Churcham Good quality, home prepared food for all occasions at affordable prices. Also china, linen, cutlery and 50 seat party tent to hire. Wedding & party Cakes to order. Enquiries to: Wendy Lewis 01452 750156

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Private Chapels of Rest Memorials

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