Church and Community News from the Forest Edge Group of Churches Serving the Villages of Birdwood, Bulley, Churcham, Huntley, Longhope and May Hill
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Church and community news from the Forest Edge Group of Churches serving the villages of Birdwood, Bulley, Churcham, Huntley, Longhope and May Hill December 2012 eFEN Contents Page No. Editorial ........................................................................................................ 3 What’s On ..................................................................................................... 4 Neighbourhood Watch Update..................................................................... 5 FEN price change .......................................................................................... 5 Postcard from the Post Master .................................................................. 6-7 News from Village Agents ........................................................................ 8-11 Parish News ........................................................................................... 12-18 Churcham & Bulley News ...................................................................... 19-21 Huntley News ........................................................................................ 22-27 Longhope News ..................................................................................... 28-37 May Hill News ........................................................................................ 38-41 The adverts (plus bits and pieces) start— and the themes/categories are: Care Home ............................................................................................. 42-43 Post Office .................................................................................................. 44 Builders/Decorators/Property Maintenance ........................................ 44-46 Garden Services .......................................................................... 46-50, 56,61 Satellite & Aerial Installation ...................................................................... 49 House Clearance .................................................................................... 50-51 Estate Agent ............................................................................................... 51 Electrical/Plumbing/Boiler Services ....................................................... 52-53 Carpentry/Chimney Sweep/Wood supplies ........................................... 54-56 Home Interiors, Cleaning Services ......................................................... 56-60 Computer Services ...................................................................................... 59 Financial ................................................................................................. 62-63 Animal/Pet Services .................................................................................... 64 Hair & Beauty ............................................................................................. 65 Leisure/Hobbies ..................................................................................... 66-67 Craft/Stained Glass/Music ..................................................................... 66-67 Holidays ...................................................................................................... 67 Brewery/Catering/Public Houses/Tea Rooms ........................................ 68-71 Plant Hire/Agriculture & Car Services .................................................... 71-72 Education—pre-school ............................................................................... 73 Dental Services ........................................................................................... 74 Funeral Services/Memorials .................................................................. 73-75 2 Editorial Dear Readers A very early “Happy Christmas” from me and all my helpers. I hope you have a good time doing whatever you really like to do. Have you visited the eFEN web page yet? www.fenmag.co.uk See the full colour versions of your favourite magazine in a readable, page-turning book format. All the previous electronic issues of the magazine are available to download to a PC and read again by clicking on the "old issues" button at the top right of the page. You can even print out pages and pictures. Although the latest issues are only made accessible to subscribers, we have decided to give the security password for copies over 3 months old, so take a look and see what you have missed. If you like what you see you may want to subscribe to receive the monthly issues as they appear. Another early deadline—see below! Best wishes, Carole (Ed) How to contact the Editor— How to place an advert How to pay for an advert— How much an advert costs THE EDITOR: Carole Sleeman, 37 The Willows, Latchen Hill, Longhope, GL17 0QS. (Please send any items to Carole via email or typed script.) The DEADLINE for contributions for the next issue to the Editor is 5pm on the 9th of the current month. T: 01452 830069 E: [email protected] THE ASSISTANT EDITOR: Monica Richardson, The Old Forge, Old Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0NZ. T: 01452 831162. E: [email protected] (Please send all manuscript articles to Monica.) (The DEADLINE for copy to Monica is the 8th of the current month.) Entries for the magazine must have a signature which will normally be published with the article. Please include full contact details in case the Editors need to contact you. Anonymous articles will not be published. THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT CO-ORDINATOR: Angela Pengelly, Woodbine Cottage, North Road, Huntley, GL19 3DU. T: 01452 830637. E: [email protected] As from January 2013 Commercial advertisements are charged as follows: ¼ page advert - £3.50 per month (£42.00 pa) ½ page advert - £6.50 per month (£78.00 pa) 20% surcharge Full page advert - £12.50 per month (£150.00 pa) for out-of-area Cheques to be payable to “Huntley PCC” please. advertisers The Proof Reader this month was Haze Reid of Longhope. 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 2012. All rights reserved. No part may be reproduced without prior consent from the Editor. [Printed by perpetua press of 20 Culver Street, Newent. T: 01531 820816] 3 What’s on in December 2012 Page No. th Sun. 25 Nov 10.30am Christmas Market at May Hill Village Hall (til 4 pm) Sat. 1st 10.30-noon Café Bonnies at The Latchen Room, Longhope ................. 28,30 Sat. 1st 10.30-1.30pm Christmas Market & Coffee Morning at The Temple ............. 32 Sat. 1st 7.30-10.30pm Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening ........................................ 30 Weds. 5th 7.30pm Longhope Gardening Club meets at The Latchen Room ........ 35 Weds. 5th 7.30pm Churcham Gardening Club invite to Churcham School .... 19,21 Thurs. 6th noon Longhope Luncheon Club meets at The Latchen Room Thurs. 6th 7.30pm Carol Singing at Churchham .................................................. 20 Thurs. 6th 7.30pm The Spirit of Christmas at Gloucester Cathedral .................... 38 Thurs. 6th—Sat. 8th May Hill Players present “Treasure Island” ........................... 39 Sat. 8th 2-4pm Christmas Craft, Longhope Preschool, Lower Latchen Room . 30 Tues. 11th 7.30pm- May Hill W.I. meets in the Village Hall ................................... 39 Weds. 12th 2.30pm Tea & Chat Christmas Tea Party at Huntley Village Hall ......... 23 Thurs. 13th 7.30pm Farewell to Mrs Jones at Churcham School ........................... 21 Thurs. 13th 7.30pm Longhope W.I. meets at The Latchen Room, Longhope ......... 33 Fri. 14th 9.30am Christmas Wreaths workshop at All Saints, Longhope ........... 36 Sat. 15th 7.30pm Christmas Dance at The Latchen Room, Longhope ................ 31 Mon. 17th 12 noon Hot Lunch at Huntley Village Hall .......................................... 24 Thurs. 20th 10.30am Ann’s Christmas Coffee Morning at The Latchen Room ......... 32 What’s on in January 2013 Sat. 26th 7.30pm Air in G concert with Opera Dudes at May Hill Village Hall .... 38 4 Neighbourhood Watch Update Could you be found in an Emergency? The Emergency Services experience difficulty at times when called to incidents in rural areas, especially at night. The name or number of properties are not always as clear or prominent as they could be and this can cause unnecessary delays in their attendance and, in some cases, this could be life threatening. When a 999 call is received, the Emergency Services dispatchers use postcodes to direct them to an incident, but in rural areas that postcode may cover quite a large area and include numerous properties. Police officers, Ambulances and Fire Appliances might not necessarily be local, so unfamiliar with your area. In the past difficulties locating an address has resulted in fatalities. It is recommended that the name or number of the property should be clearly visible, be as close to the road as possible and large enough on the building to be seen easily from the road. If the property has difficult access or you think that there might be a problem finding the property, clear and concise directions should be given, highlighting any specific landmarks which help with the location. Following a 999 call, someone should be positioned close to the road to help guide the emergency services to the incident. Fraser Gunn On behalf of West Gloucestershire Neighborhood Watch Association and Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service email: [email protected] Price change for 2013 Forest Edge News by post: If you would like to receive this magazine