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QUEDGELEYCommunity Magazine & Trade Directory NEWS for Quedgeley, Kingsway & copeland park Issue 280 | August 2019
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Page 2 Contact details for Quedgeley News are at the bottom of this page We are getting extremely excited about bringing back Soul Circus to Hollow Farm on August 16th – 18th 2019. The event will be held at Hollow Farm, Elmore, Glouces- tershire. GL2 3SG. We are licenced for up to 2,500 per day maximum.
We have nearly 250 yoga & fitness classes, inspirational talks & demos throughout the weekend. Throughout the day a host of artists will be performing acoustic sets in our Solar Café, with people being able to chill out, whilst tasting the delights of our gourmet chefs. Live music & recorded music performances will be on the main stage between 7pm and 11pm on Friday & Saturday only. Any other recorded music is only ambient background music which should not be heard outside of the festival site. All music will be under the strict control of an impartial sound officer who will be liaising with Stroud District Council directly. The site will be open to the public from Thursday the 16th at 5pm through to Sunday 19th at 10pm.
Part of our commitment to working with the local community is to provide 4 free tick- ets for each household (camping included) for all residents of Elmore. If you wish to take advantage of this please email: [email protected] with your names, email addresses and household address. Additional tickets can be purchased at 40% off using the discount code SCQUEDGELEY which are available to all residents in the local area.
If you have any concerns whatsoever – please do not hesitate to contact me directly on 07464 074964 anytime, throughout the weekend. This is also the dedicated com- plaints line which will be available 24 hours a day. If you wish to come and say hello before the event – I will be on site on Monday 12th August at 6.30pm to answer any questions or concerns you may have!
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Quedgeley News Ltd, Your Community, Your Magazine Quedgeley News is written by and for the people of Quedgeley, Kingsway & Copeland Park. It welcomes articles, reports, letters and notices from all local people. It accepts advertisements from local businesses and businesses that supply a service to the local area, but reserves the right to reject or amend items or services offered for publication. Quedgeley News Limited takes no responsibility for the views that may be expressed by contributors in any form, letter or articles and does not endorse any products or services advertised.
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Golden Age Club At the beginning of June many members went on a coach trip to Stratford-on-Avon which was considered to be both successful and enjoyable. There were various ways to spend the day and just to wander around Stratford with its history and old buildings proved very interesting. There were numerous small independent shops for the "shopaholics" to visit and a choice of cafes and restaurants for those wanting refreshments. Lunch could also be had at the Garrick Inn, a traditional black and white pub and, dating back to the 15th century, said to be the oldest in Stratford.
There was also the opportunity to ride on the Tour Bus which visited Mary Arden's Farm - Mary being the mother of Shakespeare - Shakespeare's birthplace and Ann Hathaway's Cottage. Some members took a one hour boat trip down the River Avon.
Later in June, Charlotte from Wiltshire Farm Foods brought to our meeting an appe- tising selection of meals for members to taste so that they could choose their favour- ites and place an order if they so wished. Several members took advantage of this.
Deliveries are made to the Quedgeley area every Thursday morning between 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. Meals include vegetarian, gluten-free and those for special diets. Wiltshire Farm \foods work very closely with the NHS. Dishes can be chosen from a large selection of main meals and desserts - too numerous to mention indi- vidually as there are over 300. Everyone was able to take advantage of the tasters and it was agreed that they were delicious.
For more information W.F.F. can be contacted by telephone on 01793 751 176 or online at www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com.
The Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month (except August) at Quedgeley Village Hall. Further details from Laura Tremble on 01452 690976 (mo- bile 07774200191) or Sue Lovell on 01452 724620.
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Classes are held every Monday and Thursday from 6:15-7:15 and 7:15-8:15pm. Classes are taught by 2 time World Champion, Sunny Kalcutt who has over 20 years experience.
We have a variety of students ageing from 7 all the way up to 60. Again, it is mixed gender and all done in a well controlled environment.
It’s a great way to keep fit, make friends and build confidence.
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NEWS FROM QUEDGELEY WANDERERS
Excitement is growing at Waterwells as the new football season approaches. The Club has accepted an invitation from the Gloucestershire County Football League to join with immediate effect.
This represents a huge leap forward and is a recognition of the hard work that many people have put in during the first 25 years since Quedgeley Wanderers was found- ed.
The First Team finished the season strongly and look forward to taking their place in Step 7 of the National Football League Pyramid.
The Reserve team will also be looking to build on last season’s success…..pro- motion to Stroud League Division 1 and finalists in the Stroud League Chairman’s Cup…. with more strong performances.
Despite some setbacks along the way, the Third Team finished the season in good spirits and with real hopes of being a force in Division 4.
Space prevents all of the teams getting a mention here but current information and news is always available on the website.
The teams and players that take part for Quedgeley Wanderers are all encouraged to play at the best level possible and enjoy the experience. From the very youngest to the most senior participant we value every single one of Club members and look forward to another season filled with great memories.
Finally, we would like to thank everyone that supports and provides sponsorship throughout the Club. We look forward to seeing you all soon and hope that Quedge- ley Wanderers will make you proud of the Town’s premier Football Club.
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Royal British Legion
At the end of May and beginning of June Branch members of Hardwicke RBL along with other Branches went to the Annual 100km walk around the Ypres Salient in Belgium. Despite the very hot three days the managed they walk without too many blisters. The Branch Chairman laid a wreath at the Belgian War Memorial on the Friday evening and Lydbrook Chairman laid a wreath at the Menin Gate. Again the combined efforts of three Branches, we were one of the biggest foreign teams taking part.
At the Branch meeting in June we had a talk about the National Arboretum and the work that goes on there.
The Branch Standard and several members attended the Royal British Legion Re- dedication service at Gloucester Cathedral on 23rd June.
Saturday 29th June Armed Forces Day dawned bright and sunny for the event held in the City. The Docks looked great with most military charities stalls, a Spitfire en- gine and cockpit which was found in France and belonged to the Commander of Polish 303 Squadron based at RAF Northolt, Armoured Personnel Carrier and other military vehicles. The parade from the Cathedral was led by the band of the Royal Marines, members of ARRF from Imjin Barracks, all three cadet services, the Military Preparation College and Veterans of varying Vintage. They were well received by the huge crowds lining Westgate/Southgate Street. Hardwicke were proud to be well represented at the event.
The next Branch meeting will be on August 14th when we will have a talk on "WW1 K Boats" which were steam propelled submarines, so called K Boats by those who served in them because K stood for "Kalamity".
The Tuesday Club in July will be our 13th Birthday! Where have the years gone?
Page 13 Quedgeley News is produced and distributed by volunteers Reverend Canon Fr John F. Ward The New Rectory St. James Close School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4PN 01452-720411 07967 636094 [email protected] Dear Parishioners & Friends,
I would like to say a huge thanks to all those who supported us at our Summer Fayre. Whether you volunteered to help on the day, provided raffle prizes or came to buy, you made the fayre a big success. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions we couldn’t hold it in the church yard but never the less we managed to raise £3,000; greatly needed for the church in our parish.
Also I’d like to thank to Mr Richard Atkins, BBC Radio Gloucestershire broadcaster for kindly opening the fayre for us.
With all the activities that have been going on in the church over the previous months it is hardly surprising that our volunteers who run the weekly groups Chit Chat and Chatterbox are taking August off for a well-earned break. Both groups will resume in September.
I know many of you will also be taking holidays during August, the schools close and some work places close down for a week or two. It is important that we take holi- days - rest and relaxation help to recharge our batteries and prepare us for the year ahead. In the opening passages of the Genesis in the bible, we are told that God created the world in six days and on the seventh he rested!
Jesus was well aware of the need for rest and there are many occasions in the New Testament when he saw how weary and tired his disciples had become (Mark 6: 31). He himself fell asleep during one of their excursions out in a boat on the lake (Mark 4 35).
Page 14 Quedgeley News : YOUR local FREE community magazine, putting its profits back into the community So I wish you all a very good holiday and even if you aren’t experiencing a change of scenery - perhaps you are doing a spot of decorating or gardening at home? The old saying ‘A change is as good as a rest’ can still apply to you. Enjoy!
With every blessing
Fr. John
Rector and Parish Priest Saint James’ Quedgeley & Kingsway Canon of Gloucester Cathedral
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Page 16 Quedgeley News : YOUR Community, YOUR Magazine Saint James’ Summer Fayre Saint James’ Summer Fayre was held in the Quedgeley Community Centre this year due to inclement weather. But it didn’t stop people having fun! The children enjoyed the Bouncy castle along with a ride on Mitzy the Unicorn. Our cooks Paul B and Paul P served up some tasty burgers and sausages whilst our volunteers manned stalls and helped serve refreshments. The total raised was £3,000. We shall be holding our Christmas Fayre on 23rd November so watch this space for more info nearer the time! Thank you all.
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Kingsway Primary School Tel: 01452 881800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kingswayprimary.org.uk
Dear Readers, As we end this academic year, which was full of surprises, Kingsway Primary School Team has strived to progress forwards and upwards taking on the challenges that lay ahead with gusto, in order to provide the best possible learning environment for the children: To encourage them to learn and challenge themselves and to become the best they can be.
But before we say ‘have a great summer’ and wish all the Year 6 children all the very best of luck in secondary school, let’s have a quick look back at what an amazing year 2018/2019 has been at Kingsway Primary School. Here are just a few snippets of what the children have been up to:
October – We celebrated ‘The Mental Health Champions Award for Gloucestershire’. This award was created to acknowledge the high quality provision that some schools make to support the mental health and wellbeing of their school community.
November - Our Remembrance Assembly was led by Peregrine and Eagle class (Year 6). The thoughts, words and prayers plus the songs were a beautiful tribute and a reminder of those Forces families in our community which our school serves.
December – Kingfisher and Swan had a troublesome time when they couldn’t do any colouring. All the crayons had quit! They did, however, make some inspiring colours with natural resources. I heard later that the crayons did come back.
January – Our Young Voices choir brought together friends and families, sharing in wonderful music and celebrating singing culminating in a concert at the NEC.
February - The school became the proud owners of a new building, the Forest School Shelter which has been a fantastic place to learn and enjoy the great outdoors. We thank SoKS for their contribution.
March/April – We celebrated with yet another award, the Gloucestershire Healthy Living & Learning Healthy Schools Award. This is another great achievement for the school. Whole School World Book Day was spent with the children sharing stories with friends and family. It was lovely to see so many parents/carers reading with the children.
May – We saw year 5 mummifying tomatoes, whatever next! Then there were some fantastic sporting achievements from Year 5 who attended the GSSN mountain bik- ing competition and Mr Lane finishing 3rd in the Teachers race!!
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June – We congratulated Year 3 and two pupils, who were awarded 2 distinctions from the National Primary/ Secondary Engineering Challenge 2019 from nearly 3500 entries in SW England alone. The successful candidates were Eloise Maggs and Alfie Hancock, both from Merlin Class. UWE displayed their designs at an open day in June. What a great achievement. So here we are in July – School Development of Writing The children have written great stories in every class which are adorning the walls of the school showing off their creations. Whilst working with the English Lead, twenty children from Years 5 and 6 were chosen to take part in a writing workshop and some brilliant pieces were created which are now on display in the front entrance to the school. It’s lovely to see such success
The Head’s office has been flooded with visitors from across the school: children with beaming smiles sharing their achievements in all areas of the curriculum. On arrival, these children have their photos taken to be shown in assembly on Friday. This week, we were able to celebrate: great independent artwork completed at home; a truly incredible story; an exceptional improvement in attitude to work; two wonderful pieces of geography. I look forward to see the children in September and hearing all about their adventures over the summer.
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Here is a list of the Beacon Children’s Centre activities and groups that are currently running. If you would like more information or are considering running a group, please pop in for a chat from 1 – 4pm or email [email protected]. Don’t forget you can also support the Beacon Children’s Centre through Gloucester Lottery. We need your help to keep this facility open.
Note: The office is manned term time only.
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QUEDGELEY SOCIAL CLUB ‘FUN DAY’ SAT 10th AUG 2—6 pm EVERYONE WELCOME
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Quedgeley Town Council opening times and Committees
Opening Times: School Lane Office: Mondays – Fridays 9.30am – 2.30pm
Kingsway Office: Tuesday mornings: 9.30am – 1.00pm – During Term Time only
Chair, Graham Smith, Quedgeley Town Council
Committee Chairs, Cllr Steve Smith - Recreation & Amenities; Cllr J McAllan – Com- munity Buildings; Cllr G Smith – Finance & General Purposes and Cllr J Powell - Planning & Development.
Town Clerk, Jacquie Webster Tel: 01452 721552
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Local Clubs, Groups & Classes at Quedgeley Community Centre To book a hall call 01452 721552
Thursday Bumpz 2 Tots Contact Judy - 01452 814311 Good Friends Contact Jan – 07985 185292 Wild Cats Cheerleading Contact Jacqueline - 01452 741711 Friday Samurai Martial Arts Contact Brian – 07971 584901 Quedgeley Luncheon Club Contact Barbara – 07724 042691 Seniors Exercise Club Contact Jean- 01452 549886 Sharp Life Contact Julie – 01452 690205 Move to Dance Contact Jacqueline – 01452 741711 Silver Swans Ballet Contact Jacqueline – 01452 741711 Saturday GKR Karate Contact Daniel – 07852 292218 Sandra Dyer Craft Contact Sandra – 01452 720753 Elaine Proverbs Dance Contact Elaine – 01452 533161 Mr Thomas (Dance Group) Contact Mr Thomas –01452 527633 Sunday Woodlawns Dance Contact Mr Stewart – 01452 540298
Knit and Natter To knit or not to knit, that is the problem. To crochet or not to crochet, that is question. To natter in good company, that is the answer.
Come and join our Knit and Natter tea party at Quedgeley Library every Tuesday afternoon between 2 and 3:30.
Quedgeley Social Club, School Lane in the Community Centre Tel: 541163 It’s YOUR club, situated in the heart of YOUR community, in the heart of Quedgeley with friendly staff, a large selection of beers and wines, all at very reasonable prices. All this for as little as £6 per year membership. So come along and be surprised!!!!
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Beech Green Primary School “Believe Grow Persevere Succeed” Dear Readers,
Beech Green children learn lifesaving skills
We have been working with the organisation CPR4Schools. This organisation was born out of the desire to empower the next generation in the skills needed to save a life. The team trains children in what an emergency is and dependant on their age how to do CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.)
The younger children at Beech Green have been taught how to call for help, fun bandaging activities and a simple introduction about what CPR is. KS2 children have been taught how to carry out CPR on mannequins and emergency procedures such as the recovery position, choking and how to call for help.
These sessions are run by registered healthcare professionals who are currently working in the NHS such as doctors, emergency nurse practitioners and paramed- ics, all of whom specialise in life support and give their time free, to provide this life saving training.
We had an amazing day with the CPR4Schools team. The children and staff all learnt vital life saving skills and had fun too. Maria, the team leader, said “I would like to say thank you for having CPRforLife and some of the CPR4School instructors visit your wonderful school on Wednesday. We met such friendly and well-behaved children. They participated in the sessions so well and we were all impressed with their questions, interest and abilities!”
Inspired by this training, we are now fund raising to buy a defibrillator for our school.
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Charlie’s Monthly Schedule (Daily Art Therapy) www.charlies.org.uk - [email protected] – Unit 2 Madleaze Road, Gloucester GL1 5SJ Tel: 07786547439 open Tues/Wed & Thurs 10am – 2pm Week Tues Wed Thurs 1 10.30am – Yoga Pilates 11.30am 11.00am - Writing Club (Monthly Reiki, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Group) Facials Manicures, Reflexology, Reiki Twilight Evening Group – 7pm 1pm Sound Relaxation Val will be holding our Wig Knitting Fitting Service all day (Monthly) 1pm – Tai Chi 2 10.30am – Yoga Pilates 11.30am 11am – Relaxation 11.30am Sound Relaxation Reiki, Reiki, Reflexology Reiki, Reflexology, Facials 1pm Sound Relaxation 1pm – Tai Chi Knitting 3 10.30am – Yoga Pilates 11.30am 11am – Relaxation 11.30am Sound Relaxation Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Manicures Reflexology, Reiki Reiki, Reflexology, Facials, 1pm Sound Relaxation 1pm – Tai Chi Shiatsu Knitting 4 10.30am – Yoga Pilates 11.30am 11am – Relaxation 11.30am Sound Relaxation Reiki, Reflexology, Reiki Reiki, Reflexology, Facials 1pm – Sound Relaxation 1pm – Tai Chi Knitting Page By Page – Held on the 2nd Saturday of every month – to support families
Charlie’s Children & Young People Support – on the evening of the Last Thursday of each month, Please view our website www.charlies.org.uk for more information
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Quedgeley Town Council News
GOLD!!! Your local council has been awarded Gold Status for the Local Council Award Scheme. The Quality Gold Award demonstrates that a council is at the forefront of best practice and achieves excellence in governance, community leadership and council devel- opment. Quality Gold councils seek to provide leader- ship for their communities, bring people together, have excellent business planning processes, ensure value for money as well as constantly seeking new innovations and opportunities to improve. They highlight the very best we, as a sector, can achieve for our communities. This award isn't given out lightly and we are proud to have achieved this. The Na- tional Association of Local Councils issue this award and Quedgeley is the 6th coun- cil in Gloucestershire to have received this out of approximately 243 councils. The accreditation day involved a panel of judges visiting Quedgeley and being shown around key venues available to the community, such as the community centres, play parks, sports centres, cemetery, allotments etc. Meeting them were Chair, Graham Smith, Vice Chair, Steve Smith, Cllr Jan McAllan, Cllr Greg Williams and Town Clerk, Jacquie Webster. This award remains valid for 4 years during which time the council must ensure that the level achieved by so much hard work is not only maintained but improved upon. Chair Graham Smith said “I’m proud to be Chair to such a proac- tive council. We all work so hard with our community at the forefront of our minds. Well done to everyone involved”. Town Clerk said “I’m really proud of my council. They’ve really stepped up in trying to be more visible to the community and provide a professional outlook. There is still much to do but the council are proactive and are ready to achieve even more”. The summer months see a flurry of events taking place in Quedgeley which we hope, between all of them you managed to get to one. Thank you to everyone who came along to support our annual dog show, especially as due to previ- ous bad weather we had to very quickly reschedule the venue to the Sports Pavilion in Kingsway. In the end the venue proved better that expected, with high numbers of visitors, fantastic weather and a real feel good factor all round. There were plenty of pooches on show with lots of prizes won. A hard show to judge but managed very well. Well done to Cllr Jan McAllan for organising the event. Plans are already in place for next year and it looks as though it will be held at the Pavilion once again.
Page 30 Visit Quedgeley News on Facebook Also, at the Pavilion recently we had Danter’s Fun Fair which is always a popular event. Held over a long weekend, again with good weather, we hope you enjoyed the central location to this Fair. Now onto something a bit more serious. We have received numerous complaints regarding dogs off leads. Can we please remind you that dogs should always be on leads, not just for the welfare of others but for your dogs too. Planning Applications: A Snapshot P/018 18/01445/FUL Knollys End Dormer to front of property to extend bedroom P/019 19/00574/FUL Courtfield Road Two storey rear extension
P/021 19/00533/FUL Holmcroft Needham Avenue Change of use of existing garage/workshop to dwelling house P/024 19/00549/PREAPP Thatcham Avenue Rear walkout Balcony with French Doors
P/025 19/00642/PREAPP Northolt Way Single storey, monopitch, rear extension to existing property P/020 19/00314/FUL Snetterton Heath The erection of a timber fence to enclose land within the applicant’s ownership and protect from trespassing P/0123 19/00603/FUL Roechling Materials Limited Goods in/out extension to Waterwells Drive existing warehouse, works to external parking issues and changes to extraction plan. P/016 19/00537/FUL Next Change of use of Retail Unit Quedgeley District Centre (Class A1) to Gym/Health Centre (Class D2) Full minutes for Planning Applications can be found on our website under commit- tees.
Saturday Surgeries are now taking place at ASDA in Kingsway. A decision was taken to mirror this already successful concept working in Tesco and work alterna- tive months from ASDA. This provides more opportunities to all of our community to meet your local councillors and speak face to face about day to day concerns.
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Quedgeley Village Hall Tel: Mary the Booking Clerk on 01452 723033 or 07709933064 www.quedgeleyvillagehall.co.uk
Monday Short Mat Bowls Club 10am-12pm Contact Jenny Hill – 07713547799 Private Dance Classes 5.00pm - Contact Mike or Part – 01452 721866 9.00pm Clairvoyant Evening 7-7.30pm start Contact Derek - 07702961928 Monday Evening in the Back Room once a fortnight. Entrance through the Car Park.
Tuesday Slimming World 9.30am - 11.00am Contact Sharon - 07979232122 Golden Age, First and Third Tuesday in Contact Laura - 07774 200191 the Month 1.30pm -3.30pm Mike and Pat Stepping Out Dance Contact Mike or Pat - 01452 721866 Class, Front Hall Wednesday Womens Institute 2nd Wednesday in Month. 7.00pm- 9.30pm Thursday Boogy Beat 9.30am-10.30am Main Contact Catrin Rod 07900916454 Hall, TERM TIME ONLY
Saturday afternoon after 1p.m. is available for bookings until 11p.m. Also Sunday afternoon 9am - 10pm for party bookings
Please telephone the Booking clerk on 01452 723033 or Mobile 07709933064 email [email protected]
Visit www.quedgeleyvillagehall.co.uk
We offer discounts for charity bookings and also concessions for newly formed clubs and groups wishing to use the hall.
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Quedgeley Village Hall Tel: Mary the Booking Clerk on 01452 723033 or 07709933064 www.quedgeleyvillagehall.co.uk
Short Mat Bowls, 2pm - 4pm Contact David - 01452 698831 Whist Drive 7.00pm - 9.15pm Contact Paul Williams 01285 652599
Friday Melody Makers 1.30pm-2.30pm Contact Kathryn - 07753751073 (Term Time Only) Helen O`Grady Drama Class and Contact Katie 07564 672 547 Youth Theatre, 4pm-7.15pm (Term Time Only)
Saturday Stepping Out Childrens Dance Contact Mike or Pat - 01452 721866 Classes, 9am-10 am Tots Dance Class. 10am-11.15 am Junior Dance Class, 11.15am-12.30 pm Advanced Dance Class.
Sunday Morning & Evening Grace Church hold their Sunday Contact Rev Mark Grant-Jones eveing Service on last sunday of 07798577394 the month
Help if we Can Bank Holiday Sunday Market - August 26th
This event will see the entire Quedgeley Community Centre taken over on August Bank Holiday Sunday from 1100-1600 where tables are available for any group, or- ganisation or whatever to sell or promote their wares or group.
Open to anyone, there will be warm food on sale as well as Ice Cream.
Details 01452 725343. Help if we Can supporting Good Causes.
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Clubs Treasure Seekers Contact Craig Tucker
Quedgeley W.I Elmore Bridge Club 01452 228489 Contact Pat Watts Contact Caroline Meek 01452 502252 01452 720383
Quedgeley Social Club FlutterBugs 01452 541163 Severnvale W.I PlayGroup Contact June Contact Lucy 01452 724137 07935 954049
1st Kingsway Brownies Contact Brown Owl 01452 533598 The Q Club Quedgeley 01452 541023 Gloucester Wild Cats (cheerleading) Quedgeley health Contact 01452 741711 & fitness club Little Meadow Group 01452 720044 Early years (2-4 yr olds) Contact Clare on 01452725834
Good Friends,Contact Quedgeley Jan 01452 720889
Do you belong to a club or run a club locally and would like to have your club details included in the Quedgeley News ??
If so please email me on [email protected] with the details.
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Help if we Can The 6th Concert organised by Help if we Can was held at Severn Vale School (by kind permission and the superb support of Andy Oldham) and was very well at- tended.
Featuring music by the Gloucester Excelsior Band under the baton of Sam Mills, popular and traditional music was played in both halves. The Spakuleles, the best ukulele band in the county (quote Mayor of Cheltenham) also played great and comical pieces with their band of 14 players. Angies Community Choir under the leadership of Kay Mason sang several pieces and Kay then accompanied Pam Westwood with her solos. The Susan Tomlins Schools of Dance as always were brilliant with both solo and group dancers. Dad's Army featured with 5 members of Help if we Can doing a rifle drill not very well! The Stroud Valley Guides looked after the refreshments.
The evening which was attended by the Mayors of Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Chairman of Quedgeley Town Council finished with a short Act of Remembrance where 3 stalwarts of the Group who had recently passed on were remembered and the Last Post played. Everyone joined in the singing of Land of Hope and Glory and the National Anthem.
Steve Smith - Chairman Marvellous evening, grateful thanks to all those who attended or helped in some way
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Get fit and stay fit at Quedgeley Health and Fitness Club at Severn Vale School
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Summer Events 2019
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Wild Tots Summer Fun! We’re planning a summer of fun at Wild Tots suitable for tots and all ages up to 11 years - Thursdays from 9 to 11.30am Keep up to date on our Facebook page @Kingswaywildtots
Wednesday 14 August Sunday 29 September Wildlife Wednesday - Bat Special Apple Day 7pm to 9pm (ish) 1pm to 3pm We’ve found three different species of bat in With an Orchard bursting with apples, now is Kingsway so far, can we Þnd them all this the perfect time to pick and press them. time? Join us for a walk around Kingsway and with our bat detectors lets see who we So you bring a bottle, we’ll bring the apple Þnd! press and together we’ll create some delicious apple juice! Location - meet in the Orchard at 7pm Suitable for adults and older Location - Kingsway orchard
Our gardens are really important for our local wildlife, here’s one way you can help turn your garden into wildlife haven…!
Water Shallow bowls of water Is essential for all of us to regularly topped up could survive, and the easiest way literally be a life saver, you can help wildlife of all especially in hot weather. shapes and sizes.
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Bathroom & Kitchen Installations Wall & Floor Tiling All Other Plumbing Work Undertaken
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The Lawns Neighbourhood Care Centre Within our Nursing Home we offer a high standard of professional care, tailored to suit the individual, in a homely environment; most of our rooms are single and have views over our lovely gardens. Our Day Centre offers an extensive variety of activities and welcomes people over the age of 18 with a wide range of abilities, including non-residents. Visit our website www.thelawns.org.uk Telephone 01452 721345 346 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester
Page 40 Read worldwide via our website quedgeleynews.com Richard Graham MP
Recently our county became one of the very few where all our NHS Trusts are rated good. And the winter pressures were dealt with better than they have been in years.
So, I was delighted to put forward some of our best NHS teams for the NHS Par- liamentary Awards. Three of them have won regional awards and gone through to the final next week. Many congratulations to Zaheera Nanabawa Primary Care Workforce; Angela Willan Physical Health Facilitator 2gether Trust; Katie Tucker of Treasure Seekers Westgate St. You’re all star teams innovating to improve health outcomes for all.
Also, good news for the many of you who work and would like to achieve the dream of home ownership. New figures show that housebuilding has reached an 11-year high, as the government has committed to helping more families onto the housing ladder. The government has cut stamp duty for 95% of first-time buyers, and is in- vesting £44 billion to deliver on average 300,000 homes per year by mid 2020s.
The announcement of increased funding from the UK’s five major gambling compa- nies is a welcome step towards addressing gambling related harm. In the spirit of my 10 Minute Rule Bill, this will raise money for the desperately needed research on what can and should be done to protect the young and most vulnerable.
For more news on Quedgeley and Gloucester do follow me on Twitter (@Rich- ardGrahamUK), Facebook (@richard4gloucester) or have a look at my website www.richardgraham.org. I occasionally send out e-newsletters about what’s hap- pening in Gloucester. If you’d like to receive these, please sign up here - https://bit. ly/2C3WoXK
Best regards
Richard Graham
Do you run a Community group or a class ?
If you are involved in a Community group, local charity or you run a class in one of the many venues around Quedgeley, Kingsway & Copeland Park, I would love to hear from you.
I want to highlight a local cause or group in the Quedgeley News every month to make our readers aware what is happening in and around Quedgeley. You can be a local charity, scout group, youth group, bowling group, whatever it may be.
Quedgeley News wants to give you the opportunity to showcase yourselves, and let people know what you do and how they can get involved. If you have an article, please contact me, Dave Talbot at [email protected].
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Severn Vale WI
Our July meeting was a Cancer Charity fundraiser which combined with a social morning was a most enjoyable event. Several members brought items they had made, were interested in and collected and a cake sale.
Friends had also been invited to join us. We do not have a meeting in August but will be going out for a Cream Tea and meetings will commence in the Community Cen- tre, Quedgeley at 10 am - 12 am on the first Tuesday of September and the same time each month throughout the year.
We have three outings a year, Mystery tour, 5 Days Away and a further outing in September. A monthly lunch group, craft group, knit and natter, walking group and visits to Cinemas, concerts etc. throughout the year.
If you would like to join us, ring Lorraine (721763) for more information
Quedgeley Methodist Church
In July we said farwell to the Reverend Graham Miles and his Wife Garnor.
A bring and share lunch after his last service was enjoyed by all. We wish them Good luck in their new Parish
We will now have a quiet month waiting for the arrival of our new Minister in Sep- tember.
No Women's Fellowship untill September Sunbeams Tuesdays 10-11.30am Baby & Toddler Group Songs Craft Play and Snacks for little ones Carers catered for as well
Third Tuesday 20th August Drop-in Coffee Morning 10.30-12 Noon Tea , Coffee & Toasted Teacake £1.50 Extensive Book Stall 40p each or 3 for £1.00
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THE Howard Hughes v G. J. Working in the London Borough of Sutton Health & Family Service`s in the early 70s setting up a new `Health Promotion Department. My role amongst other things was to produce teaching aids on Health Issues, in the form of Audio Slide programmes, Short Trigger films, Posters and Major Exhibitions. As well as servicing all Audio/ Visual Equipment,it was also my job to run courses for staff from the Health Service, Local Authority and Education on presentation and use of A/V Equipment.
In the early 70`s Doug Cluet Chief Librarian in Sutton came to me, to ask if I would show the film `Hells Angels`at Carshalton Village Hall on a Saturday night, which apparently had references to Croydon Airport where `Amy Johnson` took off. It was produced by the Famous Multi Millionaire Howard Hughes who also featured in it.
I suggested that his staff were trained to show film, but NO Graham this is a very special film the only one in 16mm that is in a condition for projecting. It was being flown from America to an air base in the north of England from which it is being sent down to be available to us for showing on the Saturday to be returned to the air base on the Sunday.
Publicity went out in the local press for a 6pm show, demand followed, so I was asked if I could do another late evening, which I agreed for 8.30pm. Days later Doug came to me and said there was a problem, it had been suggested by the press that `Howard Hughes’ was in London (When he did come to London he and his body guards completely took over one of the top hotels. it had been denied he was in London) but Doug told me that he had received a letter stating the follow- ing. That it had come to notice we were showing this film and it was NOT to be shown but to be returned to him by arrangement and would be destoyed. If the showing went on the projectionist and the authority would be sued for damages. My reply was that I had no money, what did the legal people think. Doug said they had taken advice and with all this publicity could we do a showing on Sunday to fin- ish at 12noon for the film to be picked up by courier.
To packed audiences having set the first three films on three 16 mm projectors side by side focussed on the screen, I had no proper change over system so as the first 20 min reel was coming to the end, with hands on two projectors when a large dot appeared on the right of the screen, time to run the next projector then as a second dot appeared switch on light and turn off the first film and prepare to load the fourth reel. Total of 6 twenty minute reels completed the show and with just a couple of film breaks I had to repair because of the age of the film, I think we did well.
We heard no more from Howard Hughes who died sometime later. But not many people can say they have been threatend to be sued by Howard Hughes. Sadly all my news paper cuttings with several house moves, have been accidently destroyed.
Graham Johnson
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Page 45 Vendors and landlords across the UK have voted for the Estate Agents they feel give the best service and leading local agent, The Property Centre, has won triple Gold.
Not only was the Company voted the UK’s Best Regional Estate Agency, but it won Gold for being the Best Sales and Lettings Agent in Worcestershire too!
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The Property Centre currently has 8 branches across Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Worcester, and is expanding this year, with a 2nd Worcester branch due to open in Autumn 2019.
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