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30p 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. If you are an organisation or charity that needs volunteers then please get in touch with us, we will help get your message out by advertising for help on your behalf. Berkeley is a great place to live, and the people who live here just prove it! 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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GL11 5LE www.berkeleyinteriorsltd.co.uk Please mention The Berkeley Flyer when responding to adverts 2 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. Here at ‘Create It’ we aim to give you a fun, relaxing day, meeting Christmas Decorations people with similar interests and leaving with fabulous things you Monday November 18th £45.00 can be proud of to keep for yourself or give as gifts. Postcards for pleasure Learn new skills or brush up on old ones. If you want to keep Thursday December 5th £45.00 making you will have the skills to do so. A non-returnable deposit of £10.00 is required for all courses. You will receive personal tuition from a fully qualified instructor in a Prices are guaranteed until July 2014. small group (6-8 people) and be shown how to do it all from To book a place phone Pat on 01453 511884 scratch. No experience necessary, but the ability to use a sewing For further information phone Ali on 01452 504753 machine could be helpful. Coffee and lunch are included in the workshop fee. All tools and materials are included and provided unless otherwise stated. Create it We promise if you join any of the workshops you will leave with the Craft Workshops confidence to continue making at home having enjoyed an instructive but relaxing day. At Meadowside If you want a few hours to indulge your passion or take up a new A38, Berkeley Heath hobby or interest these workshops will be perfect for you. It may be the start of something great. No experience necessary Gift vouchers are available. Useful as an unusual gift for those Fun, instructive and relaxing. The fee who have everything or those who wish to explore something includes materials, refreshments and different. About us. lunch. The workshops will be run by Alison Bates, fully CRB checked, a 10.00 am – 4.00 pm textiles teacher for over 30 years. Her passion over the last 17 Sept 30th Silk Ribbon Cards years has been quilting but is often side tracked by new crafts and Oct 31st Beading-cards/jewellery she has to give them a try. Nov 18th Christmas decorations We hold full public liability insurance. Create It is situated at Dec 5th postcards Meadowside, on the A38, Berkeley Heath, between Bristol and All workshops £45.00 Gloucester. We are easy to find with lots of parking. We can For more information phone arrange lifts by prior arrangement within a five mile radius. Ali 01452 504753 Courses run from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Victorian Ribbon cards Pat 01453 511884 Monday September 30th £45.00 Beading and cards Thursday October 31st £45.00 Please mention The Berkeley Flyer when responding to adverts 3 August 2013 THE BERKELEY FLYER [email protected] 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.
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