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o N .214 ‘For and about the people of Berkeley’ August 2013 Summer in Berkeley Brings the Community Together

Summer finally arrived and Berkeley really knows how to celebrate whether a festival in the Market Square, a rounders event for a charity close to the communities heart, an outside play or a bird of prey in your local pub –Berkeley comes together like never before. See the centre pages for more photos and a report of the recent events and don't forget to enjoy the big event this month—The Berkeley Show! For full details please see the back page! Since last months article about becoming part of the community you would be hard pressed to find better examples this month, teams raising money playing rounders and tug ‘o war; shops, choirs and local charities giving up their time to be part of the festival. But maybe you need help within your organisation. There are many people who might like to volunteer but don't know where to look; so let The Berkeley Flyer help you.

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www.theberkeleyflyer.co.uk August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] into running this very Salutations to the popular pub in Ham. The Salutation is now hosting Skirmish a small folk group on alternate Monday As an almost “sneak peek” to the evenings providing some Berkeley Skirmish. Peter Tilley, wonderful Celtic and the landlord of the Salutation Inn traditional tunes, and also at Ham arranged with Tony from guest chefs every Raptor Care to have some Monday evening beautiful Birds of Prey in the providing original and garden of the pub. delicious culinary treats from pie floaters to Tony Bryant is passionate about hunter’s sandwiches! his birds and falconry and was looking forward to attending this Of course, food is still served lunchtimes as well with the years Skirmish especially after last legendary Ham “ham” roll still being a best seller. years cancellation. He spent the evening with the most beautiful For information on Barn Owl on his arm and was the Salutation’s more than happy to walk around events please see and talk to the customers sat on the grass and benches in their twitter feed on the garden on a beautiful, balmy evening and answer any @sallyatham or the questions they may have blackboard outside which is updated Tony also had three other birds of Prey in the garden who frequently as well. could be fed and if you were feeling particularly brave, you could don the protective glove and have one of these And for information beautiful birds fly to your arm. on Tony and his falconry please visit his website on www.raptorcare.co.uk And speaking of passion, Peter is certainly throwing himself CHURCH TOWER CLOCK

The church tower clock is striking again, after several months last summer of striking erratically and then several months of silence.

The hammer unit had come to the end of its life and has been replaced by a new one. The hammer which hits the tenor bell is controlled by a solenoid, which is connected to the master clock. This master clock is radio controlled so always tells the correct time and manages to correct itself for summer and winter time and after power cuts. The master also controls the hands which show the time on the outside of the tower.

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] Murder in Jenner Garden!

Many things get postponed because of rain: Skirmishes, the Berkeley Show and even MURDER! The original showing of the Berkeley Players’ “Murder Between The Wickets” was supposed to take place on the evening of the 27th June. You might well remember this day because in the middle of a beautiful sunny week it was the one day when it decided to rain, and rain and rain and rain! We decided unanimously not to inflict the weather on our incredibly loyal audience for our outside event and so we postponed the MURDER for a fortnight when not only did the sun shine but we had the most incredible audience turnout! Picnic’s were eaten, the odd cork of bubbly was popped and a murder happened! The audience were allowed to vote during the interval to see whether they were more Hercule Poirot than Inspector Clouseau! During the second half the Murderer was revealed. Thank you to all who turned out to witness a “Murder Between The Wickets” and thank you especially to the ones who were prepared The motive was laid out. to come on the original date and hide under an umbrella for the Did you guess whodunit? performance.

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In spite of the tropical heat, many attended the July meeting of the Berkeley WI. The dress rehearsal for the Berkeley WI’s play for the Impatient Vagrants went well and the members are th looking forward to the production on 19 July. The tea given by the WI was very successful and there is a “Come To Tea” for a WI branch from Somerset on 13th August. Community Speedwatch The WI outing to the Black Country Museum will be on 1st August and the coach is We now have sufficient volunteers to run the nearly full so it should be a good day. The Group Rally in October has a speed watch scheme in Berkeley and the pantomime theme, and our WI is to produce a table top selection of crafts based surrounding areas. The volunteers will be on Dick Whittington. trained up shortly. The programme is The next skittles practice will be in September. currently running successfully in neighbouring th Frampton….. So watch your speed! The Craft afternoon will be held on 18 July at Elaine’s house at 1:30pm. Elaine asked for someone to take on running these in the new year, Door to Door having done it for 8 years! Another reminder: In Berkeley and other The AGM in November will see the current president, secretary and treasurer areas off the A38 we have had increase in standing down, so we need some volunteers to take on these roles. callers attend addresses offering to do The next WI meeting will be held on 12th September at 7:30pm at Berkeley Town various works: Hall, with a talk on “Knowing your Place in the Tudor Period”.

* maintenance work This month’s speaker was Pete Evans who gave a very interesting slide show on “Shipping in the South West”. He showed us photos of various ships, mainly on * tarmac drives the Gloucester and Canal, taken between 1982 and 1992. The ships, * organise refunds for council tax which were nearly all cargo ships, came from places as far away as Russia and Norway, carrying a range of timber, grain, rape and fertilizer to Gloucester, * collecting monies owed for unspecified Sharpness and Frampton. This way of life came to an end in the first few years of loans this century.

These seemingly innocent callers aren’t Our website is www.berkeleywi.com. always as they appear and some residents have found themselves out of pocket. Please be cautious. Coffee Morning Caught in the act! at the We have recently charged a Gloucester man BERKELEY EVANGELICAL CHURCH with the burglary of our local pharmacy after the man was caught late one Saturday night SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH 10.00 –11.30 by your local officers. A good number of very warm and thirsty friends ignored the soaring temperatures The following week we investigated the theft and met for coffee and cake in July. of plants from a local garden centre/nursery, again charging another Gloucester man. We were pleased to have Alice and her two helpers join us with her Fair Trade goods for Sale. Thank you Alice A clear message we hope to those who are considering criminality in the Berkeley area. Thank you too to the ladies who brought ring pulls and balls of knitting wool. PC Becky King Everything, even the tiniest of balls will be put to good use. PCSO Mike Trebble Rebecca.King@.pnn.police.uk I now have another contact at a church in Claverham who have a band of elderly ladies who knit ‘bits and pieces’ out of ’odds and ends’ for a pastime! So keep it coming please

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] BERKELEY FORUM The Flyer reserves the right to edit and abridge letters submitted for publication. Anonymous letters will not be published, but we will withhold your name if requested

Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

What a difference the work done by the Gardening Club has made to the entrance to Several months ago a car began parking on Berkeley (front page Berkeley Flyer last month). It just goes to show what a small High Street to act as an advertising board for group of people can achieve. I would like to thank the volunteers for their efforts on one of the Berkeley shops. As the owner of the our behalf as it is so easy to accept things as they are instead of getting out there and car in question has family connections on High actually doing something about it.

Street I thought little more of the matter D Pearce however this morning another advertising vehicle for a different shop has appeared on The Flyer has received a couple of letters from residents in Berkeley complaining High Street which has compelled me to write. about dogs barking. High Street is on a steep incline and is known to have a problem with traffic (which includes large Normally, these letters would be for you to read on the forum page, however, while farm vehicles and lorries) travelling at excessive we can withhold your name and address when they are supplied, we can’t legally speeds. Couple this with the fact that you are print a completely anonymous letter. required to stand on the road to get into your However, the gist of both letters was the same so here is a précis. car and have no guarantee of a space close to If you have dog(s) and you are out all day at work, please be considerate of your your house, it is no surprise that for many neighbours. Your dog may not make a sound when you are home but might be residents, especially those of us with young causing a disturbance to neighbours when they are left on their own and feeling children, it can feel like a gauntlet run to get bored or distressed. If you leave your dog out in the garden at night please be aware safely to our cars! that people need to sleep with their windows open during this hot weather, and as Considering this I hope you can understand depicted in the history books that Edward II’s screams could be heard from the why I feel somewhat put out that businesses Castle all over Berkeley; believe it or not so can your barking dog. Please do not are starting to use the road for advertising, ignore your dog’s constant barking in the hope that it will soon stop, it doesn’t; you forcing residents to park further from their need to investigate why the dog is barking and if it won’t stop please take your dog houses. Not only is it inconsiderate to the back inside the house. residents but I don’t see how it helps their Reporting a neighbour for noise is something that no “good neighbour” wants to do businesses. Any pedestrians walking into town and speaking to the neighbour themselves can be just as daunting. will walk past the shops in question anyway and any passing traffic will not have time or space For information about dogs constantly barking please contact the dog warden at on such a narrow road to acknowledge the Council on 01453 754478. adverts as they pass. But come on, don’t let it come to this and why not try and be considerate to our High Street is a lovely place to live and we all community first? try to be as accommodating as we can when parking. Several of the residents make a point Dear Editor of parking their ‘non-family car’ at the bottom to I would like to thank Panache hairdressers for putting up the lovely hanging baskets in leave space for other residents which makes it front of their shop. I hope that other traders that don’t already have any floral displays even more frustrating that the spaces are being will see what a difference they can make and will follow suit. taken up by businesses. Whilst obviously it is a public road a bit of consideration for the I would also like to thank the Town Council who I assume was responsible for the residents by business owners would be repainting of the telephone box - a sterling job! appreciated. Sue Studden Name and Address withheld Berkeley Gardening Club

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HYPNOTHERAPY CAN HELP OVERCOME You can also try Solution Focused Hypnotherapy with Liane at Marybrook Medical Centre, Berkeley, or for those with a busy SLEEPLESS NIGHTS schedule, online via Skype/ Facetime. For more information, or to book a free initial consultation and receive a free Hypnotherapy CD, call 07825 286 550 or visit www.ChangesWelcome.co.uk. Hypnotherapy can help insomnia sufferers by dealing with underlying factors that contribute to the condition. Berkeley Primary School’s Eco Club have Around a third of people suffer from some form of insomnia at been on a mini beast hunt! We searched some point in their lives, including difficulty falling asleep, waking in our very own woods, in our wildlife up during the night or waking up too early in the morning. The garden and all over the field for as many effects of prolonged sleeplessness can range from fatigue, lack of creepy crawlies as we could. We have motivation, irritability, reduced problem solving skills, inability to recorded our findings and will try to cope with stress, reduced immunity and weight gain. improve our school grounds further over Local Hypnotherapist Liane Ulbricht-Kazan explains “Anxiety is a the next academic year and common cause of insomnia, and of course worrying that you’re hope that next summer we not sleeping only makes the problem worse. It’s not long before a find lots more! vicious cycle sets in and the harder you try, the more elusive sleep We also had a very relaxed becomes. It can be really debilitating and can seriously impair a person’s ability to function normally or enjoy life.” and enjoyable session studying wildflowers and Practitioners in the field can help insomnia sufferers by addressing making beautiful bouquets. the underlying anxiety, which may for instance be caused by work, It was amazing how many relationships, health or financial worries. Ruminating on problems insects we found and how serves to amplify their significance and even small issues can get gorgeous our flowers out of proportion in the middle of a sleepless night.

Hypnotherapists work with clients to alter their habitual responses looked when in a lovely to problems and develop more helpful coping strategies. By little bunch. changing unwanted patterns of behaviour, clients’ anxiety levels We have had some reduce and sleep often improves naturally. amazing donations, so Here are a few tips which commonly help: thank you once again. On the wish list at the moment Avoiding too much alcohol are empty sticky tape cores, jam jars, ends of Go to bed at the same time each night wax candles, seeds and any Avoid having a TV in the bedroom other art and craft supplies. Get moderate exercise as a daily routine Please carry on bringing items into school and drop them into Try a milky drink before going to bed the green plastic bin on the playground labelled Eco Avoid drinking or eating a lot late at night Collection Bin. Try relaxing with hypnosis or listening to music or yoga & Thank you. meditation

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] Berkeley Festival 13th July

It was the hottest day of the year so far when the Berkeley Festival came back to the square

With the whole idea being bringing people to see what local shops we have in Berkeley and to hopefully increase customers, it was certainly refreshing to see almost every shop being involved.

Armstrong & North the opticians had an extremely successful red carpet event where you could get treated like a celebrity wearing a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses and one lucky person (Amanda from Paws and Claws) even won them as well!!

As well as local trade, there were many stalls including St Marys Church, the Berkeley Youth Forum, Berkeley Conservatives, Berkeley Community library, Berkeley Gardening Club, scout groups and arts and crafts

With performances from the Skylarks—the local community choir— Sam Jones and his guitar and, of course, the Broken Stones who brought the afternoon to a rousing crowd pleasing close, there was certainly something for everyone and the seats in front of the stage were always occupied

Face painters and a terrifying looking bouncy slide kept the children entertained and thankfully an ice cream cart kept us all cool

Food was provided by the bakery who had a barbecue with one of the most delicious burgers I have tasted! The local fish and chip shop also got involved by staying open the whole day to cater for people wanting some of the best chips for miles around! Teas and Coffee were supplied by Perfect Blend and Berkeley Tea Rooms who both brought some much needed calm (and cake) to the proceedings

For the adults, refreshments were on hand from the Berkeley Arms who provided jugs of Pimms, and The Salutation Inn who had casks of cider and ale to toast the success of the day

The Berkeley Festival committee can congratulate themselves on an incredibly successful day and here’s to next year

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] Rounders Day 20th July In aid of Meningitis UK remembering Sam Virgo

A week later and it was (thankfully) a little bit cooler when the 4th Rounders event in memory of Sam Virgo took place. And what a day it was for all the family. The community really came together for this very special day and what a family friendly day it was Where else could the local children have paddling pools, bouncy castles and the largest arts and crafts tent where robots were being made, owls were being painted and cars were (at least once) being fought over! In a world of technology it was absolutely heart warming to see so many kids playing with a cardboard box and using their imagination to create something fun There was a poor knight who had wet sponges thrown at him all day courtesy of the Berkeley Players who donated all the money they raised to Meningitis UK. Berkeley Books and Wotton Cinema were there as well, making this very much a community event Young street dancers proved their energy (and suppleness) by dancing and jumping into some very uncomfortable looking poses… They had the crowd clapping and cheering, and you could see the camaraderie between the whole troupe who supported and cheered their fellow dancers. While the experienced dancers were incredible, a special mention to some of the newer dancers who just stood up in front of a massive crowd and danced their hearts out. You were all brilliant And a special mention must go to the “sons of Pitches” the blue shirted team above, who when not playing rounders were playing football… and French cricket… and British cricket and at one point, replacing the poor knight and getting soaked by sponges themselves! You guys and girls really brought the meaning of the day with you After the rounders tournament, there was a Tug o War battle as well, with some very interesting techniques to try and win… Not always successful however!

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Dog owners are being BERKELEY BOOKS – YOUR encouraged to join a new crime prevention initiative, called COMMUNITY LIBRARY Paws on Patrol, to act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of their communities when they are out FREE WiFi: walking their pets We have recently had wi-fi installed and this is offered free wi-fi to everyone together with The Stroud Community Safety an area which can be used for Partnership, which is study purposes. coordinating the initiative, recognises that dog walkers are well placed to see and report suspicious activity Photography whilst out walking their dogs and as such can play an Competition: important role in making neighbourhoods and Our thanks go to the judges, communities safer. Charles Berkeley, Simon Camper and Sue Studden. They were impressed by the Paws on Patrol is focussed on reducing crime and high standard of the entries and improving the quality of life for residents by encouraging chose eleven photographs to dog walkers to report concerns such as fly-tipping, be included in the 2014 littering and highways issues. calendar which The Flyer team are organising. They were particularly impressed with an Inspector Andy Poole, of Gloucestershire Police, said: entry by Peter Hodgkins, which will be used for the front cover of the calendar. We have a ‘As a dog owner myself, I realise how much I notice in my display in the library of all the community whilst walking my dogs. Whether it is graffiti entries. or evidence of drug misuse, the police need to be told so that we can target the precise areas these types of New Acquisitions: We now have a range of new DVD’s including some of the latest offences occur.’ blockbusters. Our selection of jigsaws available continues to grow, as does our book stock. People who sign up will receive a welcome pack and discounts from pet suppliers and veterinary practices Summer Reading Challenge: across the district. The 2013 Summer Reading Challenge is going well. The Challenge doesn’t end until 5th September so there is still time to register. Children’s activities have been planned for all through the month of Anyone wishing to become a Paws on Patrol member, August. Come in and see what is happening. should call 01453 754276 or visit Gromit: Gromit is due to visit the library. He should be with us for the last two www.stroud.gov.uk/pawsonpatrol weeks of August.

Gardening Club (Berkeley in Bloom): Our thanks go the Berkeley in Bloom section of the Gardening Club for their hard work to create a border at the front of the library, BEST (School Pool Lottery) together with a boat. They are a small group of people who are July / August DOUBLE Draw putting in a lot of hard work to try and improve the look of the town.

Winners Jeanette Palmer (17) & June Morgan(22) £30.00 Berkeley Show: Runners Up Keith Badsey (72) & Lucy Gorton-Williams (16) The Berkeley Show organisers are running a Young Person’s Painting Competition which will be judged at the Show on Monday, £20.00 26th August. Entry forms are available from the Library. After the Show there will be a display in the Library of the entries. We will also The Draws took place at TomatoJack Arts& The Boars Head be having a stand at the Show and will have Gromit with us for the On behalf of BEST I would like to thank both for supporting us day. We are hoping to have the 2014 Calendars on sale there for and for displaying our posters. £5.99 so please come along and have a look.

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] • How often a particular neighbour 4UB, Tel: 01453 754478 FREE or Domestic lights bonfires, email your enquiry to • Whether or not the smoke is drifting [email protected]. Bonfires into neighbouring properties or They will follow up your complaint Every year clouds of smoke from the gardens, confidentially, although they may need thoughtless burning of garden and • The time of day / night, you to give evidence if they prosecute. The initial approach will usually be an other waste causes countless disputes • The nature of the area (i.e. heavily informal letter, giving advice about between neighbours. The smoke, as built up or rural and sparsely better ways of disposing of the rubbish well as being a nuisance is also populated), harmful to health. It contains and explaining about the problems • The weather at the time of the fire, i.e. carcinogenic compounds which, when from bonfires. If this is not successful, are neighbours trying to enjoy their inhaled, could constitute a health and the bonfires continue, the gardens on hazard. Contrary to popular belief, investigating officer will decide if the there are no specific times of the day a sunny day? Is washing hanging out fires are causing a statutory nuisance, when bonfires may or may not be lit. to dry? Is the wind direction suitable? if so they will take further action under Simplified, the law says that no one • The type of smoke. Dark smoke (i.e. the Environmental Protection Act 1990. may have a bonfire if the smoke from it from burning tyres, plastics, roof felt 3. You could also take your own private will cause a nuisance to other people. etc) will almost inevitably amount to a action using the Environmental Under the Environmental Protection nuisance because it contains Protection Act 1990. Contact the Clerk Act 1990 the Council has the power to chemicals that are prejudicial to health of the Magistrates' Court directly for serve Abatement Notices on persons and has a very acrid odour. details about how to proceed who allow the smoke from their bonfire If you are troubled by persistent bonfire 4. Contact the police if smoke from a to cause a smoke nuisance. To smoke you can do a number of things; bonfire close to a road causes a traffic constitute a smoke nuisance, bonfire 1. Approach your neighbour and hazard. smoke would need to drift across explain the problem. This usually sorts For further information about smoke someone's home on a regular basis. out the situation as most people will be nuisance from bonfires please contact: The law does not define precisely what more considerate in the future. Environmental Protection Service is or is not a nuisance, but in terms of 2. If the problem continues keep a note Stroud District smoke from a bonfire the following of the dates and times of the bonfires Council would help us in deciding whether the and contact the Environmental Ebley Mill, person was causing a statutory Protection Team, Stroud District Westward Road, nuisance: Council, Ebley Mill, Stroud, Glos, GL5 Stroud, GL5 4UB

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] Severn Area Bottle of Whisky by Tesco, Cam Rescue Bottle of Brandy by Tesco, Cam Association celebrates 40 £5 voucher for Phoenix cards by Lisa Farringdon years Wicker basket by Basketman, Thornbury.

£5 Phoenix cards voucher by Lisa Farrington SARA was founded in 1973, with its then headquarters at Tutshill, which is near the current station. In 1976 SARA became Noahs Ark Toy by Kiddicare, Bristol a registered charity and it purchased its first boat in 1977. In 1985 SARA became an official Mountain Rescue Post providing a cliff For tickets, contact Deryck on 01452 740441, ask a SARA crew rescue service for the Wye valley. member or come to the Open Day. A year later in 1986 a second station was opened at Sharpness. This was primarily in response to a tragic loss of life in the estuary near Sharpness. Visions of the City- Paul Dingley

Now in its 17th year, Sharpness Lifeboat and Rescue Station has greatly valued the support of people and businesses in the local Dr Jenner's House & Garden, area, many of whom have contributed some super prizes for our Berkeley Open Day Raffle. th This year, the Sharpness Station Open Day is on Sunday August commencing 6 August 2013 11th, from 10.30 to 3.30pm. Catherine Jones, of The Gallery at the End of the Lane, in The sale of raffle tickets helps greatly towards the purchase of conjunction with Dr Jenner's House & Garden, Berkeley, is equipment such as dry suits, life jackets, helmets, radios and delighted to be promoting Paul Dingley's new exhibition, “Visions many other necessary items. of the City”, a futuristic, imaginative and challenging view of the Your support by purchasing raffle tickets and visiting us on the urban landscape. Open day is much appreciated. Paul will be exhibiting in the gallery at Dr Jenner's House from 6 August 2013 for 3 weeks. This will be followed by a further Prizes donated so far are shown below; more are exhibition, including previously unseen work, at The Gallery at still to come. the End of the Lane, Coaley, the weekend of 21-22 September. Paul, who has loved drawing and creating since a small child, One hour flight for 2 over by Cotswold Airport has been studying art at Stroud College over the last few years and hopes to complete the 2nd year of the HND Fine Art & Design £100 Voucher for The Old Passage Restaurant by The Passage course from September 2013. His work was exhibited at the Inn inaugral exhibition of the Gallery at the End of the Lane - he has shown work in Stroud, at the Museum in the Park, Woodruffs Meal for 2 at Cotswold Airport Restaurant by Cotswold Airport Cafe and at Stroud College. Bed and Breakfast for 2 at Tortworth Court by Tortworth Court He is a born creator - having run his own business making double glazing has set him in good heart for the design and Free entry for two to Cattle Country by Cattle Country construction elements of his 3 dimensional work, some of which is small and unassuming, some is bold and dramatic. 1 x Family Entry to Waterways Museum Glos by Waterways museum A particular feature is the moving parts of the larger pieces - secret drawers and hiding places which makes reference Thermal Rucksack with Picnic Set by Attwools subconsciously to those secret places in old desks and cabinets. His use of mixed media - everything from spray paint, foam £10 Highfield Garden Centre Voucher by Highfield Garden Centre board, acrylics, biro and felt pens- makes for dynamic viewing with a sharp contemporary edge. Bottle Green Drinks Hamper This is an exhibition not to be missed - to purchase Paul's work is Family entry to Berkeley Castle by Berkeley Castle to invest in a creative and unique piece of art. The exhibition at Dr Jenner's House will be running from 6th Meal for 2 by The Ship at August for 4 weeks. Gallery open 12 noon-5pm every day apart from Saturday. Meal for 2 value £20 by The Anchor,

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] A SENSATIONAL completely different environment for their Residential event. The children built and SUMMER! cooked on a fire, “walked their socks off” during a seashore walk taking in stunning views of Torbay, canoed, cooked on a campfire, took a boat trip and ventured on a bat hunt to name just a few of the many The rising temperature of the summer sun activities at The Barn at Cockington in has not hampered the fervent activity at our Torquay. Spending so much time together, School. A siesta is not an option when at close quarters, the children had the there is so much to experience and opportunity to learn even more about the discover, with a variety of activities, on the people they had spent the last seven years learning journey. together with at school; an opportunity for a Not to be left out, we have at the school group of children to start their week as have designed our own Gromit who carries Every year we try to ‘up our game’ and friends and return as family. This event the theme of a little jester and captures the produce and deliver an even better Key punctuates each child’s story so far at essence of our links to the Castle and Stage 2 performance than the year before. Berkeley Primary School as a lasting happy obviously the name of our preschool. Impossible, you say to yourself! Nobody memory. could deny the children gave a stunning Gromit will be touring this summer at performance of ‘Le Prince Blanc’ to family Happy childhood memories are precious various locations round the town including and friends. This moving theatrical piece treasures which we cherish as adults. the museum, library and the castle grounds was based on an adaption of Michael Children today have grown up with before returning to the school in September Morpurgo’s award winner book the Butterfly Aardman Animations Wallace & Gromit; when he will take residence at Little Jesters Lion and was produced and directed by lovable characters that have been chosen Preschool. We would like to thank Mairi Cowieson. Mairi is a professional to represent the Bristol Childrens’ Hospital TomatoJack Arts for bringing our colourful West End actor and knows exactly what it ‘A Grand Appeal’. Our children were asked Gromit to life. During the new school year takes to ‘pull off’ a polished performance. to write a letter to head teacher, Mrs all classes will have a Wallace & Gromit The audience of over 250 were enthralled Marklove, to convince her that they were themed curriculum which will be a creative by how the children were able to tell the the most deserving candidate to be taken to way of engaging the childrens’ learning. touching story of Bertie, Millie and the white the watch the unveiling of the many lion that intrinsically impacts their lives. We bejewelled and highly decorated giant would like to give a big thank you to Gromit sculptures in Bristol. It was September is a hazy distance away in a everyone who made this event an extremely difficult to choose the most child’s experience but for the staff at the incredible success. persuasive letter however, Halima Wilkins school we are planning and preparing for (Yr 1), Barney Bullas (Yr 1), Lizzie Savage an exciting and engaging new school year. Success comes in different guises. The (Yr 3), Harriet Dodds (Yr 4) and Connor If you would like to find out more about the Year 6 children discovered that challenges Houser (Yr 4) were all worthy winners. school please visit the website not only happen in a classroom but in a www.berekeleyprimary.org.uk.

JULY’S PUZZLE LET’S SING! SOLUTIONS We're holding a school over the summer period - on Tuesday 6th, 13th,20th August and 3 September 7.30-8.30 pm for more information contact Catherine Jones: [email protected]

The Skylarks start rehearsing again on 10 September at Berkeley Town Hall - 7.15pm with tea and cake afterwards. Everyone from age 10 upwards (young people need a named responsible adult present) is welcome - whether you love singing, you think you can't sing or you think you wouldn't like singing in a choir - come along and try it out!

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] The-DODS Tickets £10.00 (concessions £8.00 ) from 07890 203318 or online 'Theatre in www.the-dods.com Dursley' present WYRD SISTERS The only problem is that Tomjon does not want to be king. by Terry Pratchett. Tour de Terry Pratchett’s story is adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. He takes Shakespeare's Macbeth and then turns it up 'till the knob comes off. It's all there - Gloucestershire

A murdered King (Verence I, who doesn’t know it), a windswept Just before 5pm on Thursday 11th July, Mark Cummings of BBC moor and a faithful servant escaping with the heir, a coven of Radio Gloucestershire finished witches and a crown. his two day 200+ Tour de Gloucestershire at Berkeley The future of the kingdom of Lancre is in the hands of Granny Castle Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlic. Will young Tomjon flourish with the foster-parents Granny chooses for him, Will he Local residents were there to come back and claim his crown when fate brings him back, out of greet Mark, and the Berkeley the real world and into the kingdom where time has been fast Castle staff had prepared a forwarded. warm welcome and champagne Things like crowns have a troublesome effect on clever folks; it’s best to leave all the reigning to the kind of people whose Rhoda, an avid listener to the eyebrows meet in the middle. breakfast show, who had cycled from Sharpness to join October 9th – 12th at 7.30pm, LISTER HALL, Long street, Dursley Mark at the finish line, is GL11 4JB pictured right

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August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] WHAT’S ON DIARY

MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Town Council Meeting Bingo in Sharpness Village Hall People for You 3rd Monday of the month Thursdays 7.45 pm Town Hall Fridays - 9.15am - 1pm

Stay & Play Kids - Sharpness Over 60’s Friendship Group Bingo in the Mariners Arms Village Hall 9.45am till 12 noon Mariners Arms Fridays from 3pm contact Sue Boxall on 07526101287 4th Thursday of the month 2 – 4pm Berkeley Community Library Youth Club - Sharpness Village Hall Bingo - Sharpness Village Hall Fridays 10.30am - 4.30pm 6.30pm till 8.30pm contact Darren from 7.30pm contact Jimmy Thomas Brown on 07799067237 01453 811339 Berkeley Rainbows Fridays The Brownie Hut 4.15 - TUESDAY Coffee Morning 5.30pm Thursdays, Union Church Schoolroom

Community Bank - Town Hall, 10.00 – 11.30am Little Fishes Music Group Tuesdays 9.15am until 11am Berkeley Union Church Berkeley Players Rehearsals Fridays 9.15 -11.00 am Term time Berkeley Local History Society Town Hall, Thursdays Free 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.45pm, 7.00pm Youngsters Library SATURDAY 8.30pm Adults Belly Dance Classes Town Planning & Finance Meetings Berkeley Arms Hotel 2nd Tuesday of the month Thursdays 7-8pm Beginners Berkeley Community Library 8.15 - 9.15pm Improvers Saturdays 9.30am - 12.30pm Berkeley Brownies Tuesdays The Brownie Hut 6.00- Arts & Crafts & Football Skills - 7.30pm Sharpness Village Hall Tim Lansdowne on 07855135747 Berkeley Community Library SUNDAY Tuesdays 10.30am - 4.30pm If you would like to place an regular Telephone 810520 entry in the What’s On diary please Roman Catholic Mass Zumba email [email protected] Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm at Sundays 8.30am 10.30am 5.30pm before 15th of the month Berkeley Primary School Hall St Dominic RC Church, Kingshill, Dursley

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Berkeley Show 2013 Bringing interesting and informative ideas to the stage throughout the day. Dancing & Music in the Entertainments Area: including Dr Jazz and Line Dancing Belly Dancers The Trade Stands, Craft Marquee, Food Hall and Farmers Market areas will be packed with a huge variety of goods on offer, ranging from handbags to tractors, bulbs to generators. Many of these traders serve our community throughout the year and this is a chance to display their wares and also chat with customers.

Amongst the classes and different sections there is something for everyone, and something for everyone to have a go at.

Have you ever thought, for instance, of the Horticulture and Crafts section competitions run by Richard and Kara King from Lower Stone. Here there is always a variety of classes to enter and a section for children - something to do in the summer holidays maybe. All schedules are available from the Show Office on 01453 543335 or download. If none of the competitive elements take your fancy then come along for a good day out. We aim to provide Bank Holiday Monday - 26th August 2013 something for everyone and for all ages. Add to this mix food and drink and good company and the 111th Show will be one to Coming to Berkeley for the first time, Double Harness Scurry remember. Racing is fast and exciting.

Happening as ever on the August Bank Holiday Monday, we draw competitors and visitors from a large area but it is the input from people living in the immediate area which makes the Show what it is. It enables us to keep a very traditional approach and a very varied selection of attractions. Of course, there are lots of horses. As well as the very well supported classes for Hunters and Show Jumping and the very elegant Private Driving turnouts. We have classes in the pony section which should suit everyone Working Hunter Pony, In-hands plus much more such as the 'most suitable child's pony. Have a look at the schedule.

The Gymkhana will again run popular events for all including Unaffiliated and Clear Round jumping.

The Cattle and Sheep entries have held up well in recent years. The recently introduced Pet Lamb and Young Handler classes are always extremely well supported and bode well for the future encouraging the youngsters. Not only are these classes a great showcase for our local farmers but hugely popular with visitors to the Show. The Rare Breeds section 'tops up' the variety of animals Admission Adults: £8 Children & Senior Citizens £5 Ample Free on display with hens & ducks, goats and pigs. On the subject of Parking (across road from showground). Family Ticket (2 adults animals let's not forget the dogs with the Companion Dog Show and up to 4 children) £20. (Cars on Showground £10 plus cost of classes extended this year. Entries taken on the day. In addition to driver & passengers - strictly before 11am). the competitive classes we have: For further information please contact Christine Carter, Secretary, DOUBLE HARNESS SCURRY DRIVING BHAS, Organiser of Berkeley Show Telephone 01453 543335 • Vintage Machinery • Heavy Horses 22 High Street, Cam, Glos. GL11 5LE If you would like to join the Berkeley Hunt Agricultural Society, • Parades of Berkeley Hounds & Wick & District Beagles memberships are currently £30 (joint) £18 (single) which covers admission to the Show and Members' Enclosure facilities. • Funfair • Bouncy Castle & Rodeo Bull • Archery

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