Church and community news from the Forest Edge Group of Churches serving the villages of Birdwood, Bulley, Churcham, Huntley, Longhope and May Hill
eFEN October 2013 www.fenmag.co.uk email: [email protected]
Contents Page No.
What’s On ...... 3 Parish News ...... 4-9 Postcard from the Post Master ...... 10-11 Churcham & Bulley News ...... 12-16 Huntley News ...... 17-19 Longhope News ...... 20-31 May Hill News...... 34-36 Neighbourhood Watch Update ...... 28 News from Village Agents ...... 38-39
Adverts Care Home ...... 32-33,64 MOTs/Car maintenance/Car Hire ...... 40 Satellite & Aerial Services ...... 41 Builders/Decorators/Property Maintenance ...... 41-43 Garden Services ...... 44-45 Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry/Boiler Services ...... 46-48 Chimney Sweep ...... 48 Flood prevention ...... 49 Commercial premises …………………………………………………………………………….49 Home Interiors/Cleaning Services/Ironing Services ...... 50-51 Financial ...... 52 Hair & Beauty/Aromatherapy ...... 53 T’ai Chi/Music ...... 54 Ironing service ...... 55 Post Office ...... 55 Flooring requirements...... 56 House Clearance...... 56 Holidays ...... 57 Brewery/Catering/Public Houses/Tea Rooms...... 57-58 Pets and their needs ...... 59-60 PC Lap top services ...... 60 Education—pre-school ...... 60 Funeral Services/Memorials ...... 61-62 Care Home ...... 63
2 What’s on in October 2013
1st Sat.10am-noon Saturday Coffee Morning at May Hill Village Hall 1st Sat. 19an-noon Café Bonnies at The Latchen Room Sat 5th Oct 2.30pm Autumn Walk, May Hill Methodist Church
1st Weds. 7.30pm Huntley Gardening Club meets in the Village Hall
1st Weds. 7.30pm Churcham Gardening Club meets
1st Thurs. noon Longhope Lunch Club meets at The Latchen Room
1st Thurs. 2pm Huntley MU meet in the Village Hall
2nd Tues. 7.30pm Huntley & District Ladies Tuesday Group meet in V. Hall
2nd Tues. 7.30pm May Hill Gardening Club meet at the Methodist Chapel 2nd Thurs. 7.30pm Longhope W I meet at The Latchen Room Sat 12th Oct, 6.30pm Entertainment Evening, Longhope Church Sat 12th Oct 7 pm Harvest Supper, May Hill Village Hall Sun 13th Oct, 1pm Huntley Harvest Lunch, Huntley Manor 3rd Weds. 7.30pm Longhope Gardening Club meet at The Latchen Room 3rd Thurs. 10.30am Ann’s Thursday Coffee Morning at The Latchen Room 4th Tues. 7.30pm May Hill W.I. meet in the Village Hall Sat 26th Oct, 11am Auction Sale, May Hill V illage Hall Sat 26th Oct, 7pm Churcham & Bulley Harvest Supper, Churcham School
Sun 27th Oct, 4pm The Enormous Turnip, Huntley Village Hall
Weds 30th Oct 10am Country dancing, May Hill Village Hall
Fri 8th Nov, 7pm, Churcham Quiz Night , Churcham Church
Sat 9th Nov 11– 2 Huntley Christmas Fair, Village Hall Sat 23rd Nov 10-12 Autumn Fair, Latchen Room , Longhope
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Forest Edge Group: Useful Contacts
PRIEST IN CHARGE: Rev Chris Sterry [email protected] 07855 607824 Readers: Monica Richardson 01452 831162 John Mitchell 01452 412840 Churchwardens: St. Michael and All Angels Church, Bulley Sue Read 01452 750695 Michael Robinson 01452 831690 St. Andrew’s Church, Churcham with Birdwood Don Rich 01452 831367 Peter Smart 01452 750204 St. John the Baptist Church, Huntley with All Saints Church May Hill Torill Freeman 01452 830210 Steve Fellowes 01452 830514 All Saints Church, Longhope Bob Harris 01452 831620 Rosemary Mayer-Jones 01452 830450 Longhope Baptist Church Pastor Barry Cocker 07940 977029 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 is 5pm on the 15th of the current month. E: [email protected] ASSISTANT: Monica Richardson, The Old Forge, Old Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0NZ. T: 01452 831162. All manuscript copy to Monica. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT CO-ORDINATOR: Angela Pengelly, Woodbine Cottage, North Road, Huntley, GL19 3DU. T: 01452 830637. E: [email protected] 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 2013. [Printed by Alpha Colour Printers Ltd of Gloucester. T: 01452 887000]
4 VIEW FROM THE RECTORY WINDOW My view, at the moment, is largely taken up by small trees laden with apples and plums, beyond them a freshly harvested wheat field. After a thin year in 2012 the world seems to be bursting with produce at the moment. The farmers too seem to be less glum than they were at this time last year. For those who hate waste, turning all the fruits of the orchard and hedgerow into something useful and preservable is quite a challenge. The Rectory smells permanently of simmering vinegar at the moment! Sadly I got distracted yesterday, so the vinegar now has to complete with the ‘delightful’ aroma of burn sugar! It’s not too long ago that such an enterprise was not simply a hobby but a necessity. Some of you will remember life in World War II when ‘digging for victory’ was vital because it was difficult to get supplies in from abroad. It came as something of a surprise to me to learn the nutrition, and therefore general health, was much better at the end of the war than it was at the beginning. All that home produced produce had an impact. All those tons of foraged rose-hips made a huge difference, especially to the children in the poorer parts of industrial cities. Last year at Harvest I did my talk on a tin of baked beans—looking at its ingredients and seeing how many things went into it, and from every corner of the globe, and thinking also about the people who contributed, lorry drivers, ships crews, factory workers, tin miners, shopkeepers, and many more. I can’t repeat the sermon again this year, but I can underline the message. Despite the rich harvests at home this year, at almost every meal we are linked by a great chain production and distribution to people in every corner of the world. At this harvest time, pick up a tin and contemplate it. Give thanks for the bounty of the earth, and give thanks also for the human skill, imagination and hard work which has brought it to you. And don’t forget to bring some of those tins to Church for the continuing work of the Lord’s Larder.
5 Forest Edge Group of Churches—Services for October / November (See page 9 for readings)
Date Bulley Churcham Huntley Longhope May Hill October 11am Morn- 9.30am 11am 8am 9.30am 6 ing Worship Harvest Holy Holy BCP Holy Morning JM Communion Commun- Communion Worship Trinity 19 CS ion CS MR Green CS/MR 9.30am Morning Worship JM
October 11am 10.00am Harvest 9.30 9.30am 13 Harvest Family 11am Harvest Morning Trinity 20 Holy Service Morning Holy Worship Green Communion RS Worship Communion MR CS/JC BH CS 6pm Even- song JM October 10.00am 16 BCP Holy Communion
October 11.00am 11am 11am 9.30am 9.30am 20 People led Holy Holy Com- Family Holy Trinity 21 Morning Communion munion Service Commun- Green Worship SR CS By Exten- MR ion sion MR CS
October 11.00am 11am 8.00am 9.30am 9.30am 27 Holy Morning BCP Holy Holy Morning Last Sun- Communion Worship Commun- Communion Worship JM day after CE/JM BH ion CS CS/MR Trinity 11am Green Morning Worship MR
Novem- 11am 9.30am 11am 8am BCP 9.30am ber 3 Morning Holy Holy Holy Morning All Saints Worship Communion Commun- Communion Worship Gold MR CS ion CS MR CS/JM 9.30am 6 Morning Worship JM Baptismal Birthdays in October
Philippa Sophie Kate Ingram , Charles Albert Sterry,
Robson Philip David Trigg, Felix James Hawkins
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The Roll of Honour!
Congratulations to Michaela and Simon Marshall of May Hill for cycling from Lands End to John O' Groats from 13th August to 25th August 2013.
Happy 90th Birthday to Mr W Stait of Longhope for 30th September !
(Please let the Editor know of any special birthdays, anniversaries, exam successes, etc.— even if it’s yours!)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ From our Registers Baptisms 2nd September Charlotte Elisabeth Burry, Thomas William Burry Jacob David Hodges & Grace Alice Hodges, at Huntley. 9th September Lily Eva Iris Chelu at Longhope. 15th September My Jayne Palmer at Churcham
Weddings 14th September Benjamin Thomas Beasley and Joanne Lazaravic at Huntley. Funerals 22nd August Kathleen Wendy Myrtle (Sue) Williams at Longhope, followed by burial in the churchyard 22nd August Muriel Smith at Longhope, followed by burial in the churchyard. 29th August Janet Evelyn Meadows at Longhope followed by committal at the Forest of Dean Crematorium. 30th August Margaret Elizabeth Gardner at Longhope, followed by burial in the churchyard. 10th September Mary Dulcineau Parsons at the Forest of Dean Crematorium 11th September Claire Rogers at Longhope followed by committal at the Forest of Dean Crematorium.
7 PRAYER CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER
Each SUNDAY we pray for all in any kind of pain or distress and each SATURDAY we pray for the Worship Team as they prepare for the following day’s services and for all major items of news which have taken place during the week.
SUNDAY 6th For all who live in North Road, Taynton Lane, Brookend and The Bramleys
Monday: Those who tend our churchyards Tuesday: Anyone affected by hate crime Wednesday: Those who clean our churches Thursday: Our flower arrangers Friday: Our local WIs
SUNDAY 13th For all who live in Elm Grove, Solomon’s Tump Lane, Nottswood Hill and Ross Road (Longhope)
Monday: The teachers and children in our parish schools Tuesday: Our scouts, cubs and brownies Wednesday: National and local Church Watch Thursday: The servers in our churches Friday: The Open the Book team
SUNDAY 20th For all who live in Orchard End, A40 Ross Road (May Hill), A40 Gloucester Road (Birdwood) and Tibberton Lane Monday: The work of PCSOs Tuesday: The Longhope Youth Café Wednesday: All those working for road safety Thursday: Pet Search UK Friday: Our friends at the Methodist Church
SUNDAY 27th For all who live in Hinders Lane, Old Hill, Hobbs Lane and Bulley Lane
Monday: Our senior citizens clubs Tuesday: Those who deliver the mail and milk Wednesday: Christian Aid Thursday: The Royal British Legion Friday: Our editors of the Forest Edge News
The Prayer Calendar is compiled by Russ Green. Please let Russ have any requests for the Prayer Calendar in plenty of time before the deadline date - Telephone 01452 830571.
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Readings for October/November
October 6 Habakkuk 1 v 1 – 4 2 Timothy 1 v 1 – 14 Luke 17 v 5 - 10 and 2 v 1 – 4
October 13 2 Kings 5 v 1–7, 7-15 2 Timothy 2 v 8 - 15 Luke 17 v 11 - 19 October 20 Genesis 32 v 22 - 31 2 Timothy 3 v 14–4 Luke 18 v 1 - 8 v 5
October 27 Ecclesiasticus 35 v 12 2 Timothy 4 v 6 – 8 Luke 18 v 9 - 14 – 17 & 16 - 18
November 3 Daniel 7 v 1–3, 15-18 Ephesians 1 11 - Luke 6 v 20 - 31 end Harvest Deuteronomy 26.1- Philippians 4.4-9 John 6.25-35
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Four worms and a lesson to be learned !!!
A Minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put into a container of alcohol. The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke. The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup. The fourth worm was put into a container of good, clean soil.
At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results: The first worm in alcohol ... Dead. The second worm in cigarette smoke ... Dead. The third worm in chocolate syrup ... Dead. The fourth worm in good, clean soil ... Alive .
So the Minister asked the congregation, "What did you learn from this demonstration?" Maxine was sitting in the back and quickly raised her hand and said, "As long as you drink, smoke, and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!" That pretty much ended the service !!
9 A Post Card from the Postmaster
WAVING NOT DROWNING
A couple of months ago Mrs P and I had set off for a few days holiday when at the very first set of traffic signals we came to, just before turning right into the village of Huntley, the car in front of us received a rather nasty bang from another vehicle coming along the A40, its controller having failed to spot the lights his way were at red. In fact, to his credit (if this indeed is the appropriate phrase to use in such circumstances), the driver admitted straight away that he had not seen any illuminated traffic warnings at all! The two cars, bumper and bumpee, virtually blocked the carriage way and all four occupants were understandably in a state of shock and minor injury (mainly from the impact of airbags which if you have never experienced them try to knock you out with a version of ferocious, though safety conscious pillow fighting). Mrs P and I went into ‘first-aid/ traffic-cop’ mode; she looking after the injured and phoning the emergency services; me directing cars, vans and ridiculously large lorries around the accident via three feet of grass verge and, for those wishing to continue on up the main road, a tortuous zigzag route through two sets of traffic lights. Not surprisingly a good many of the vehicles coming up the A4136 were Longhopians and, while manoeuvring their way around the debris, gave me a concerned and supportive wave of the hand. Quick as a flash I realised what they were thinking – that we were involved in the accident - so I mobiled back to the office to tell my relief man, Tony ( you know the one you all like so much that when I return from my vacation there is always a hint of sadness in your “Has that Lovely Man gone now, when will he be back again?” voices) what had happened. I was aware that the sight of me, a traffic accident and any knowledge of my less than Hamiltonesqe ability with motor cars would be quickly translated into me being ‘involved’.
My reason for rather laboriously recounting the above is to make the point that my wife and myself are quite well known figures around GL17. When Mrs P takes me for an evening ‘walkies’
10 down Church Road and back, not surprisingly, a number of cars pass us by and more than a few of the occupants wave at us.
Now I’ve been a subpostmaster for over twenty-five years starring closely at pension books, all kinds of documentation and scrawled addresses on greasy bits of paper brought in by lost lorry drivers and my eyesight is not what it was. Not only this, although I must have taxed well over forty-five thousand vehicles in that time, my knowledge of different makes of cars and who owns them is as pathetic as my attempts to order a pan-fried pizza with extra pepperoni over the internet. What I am saying is that I have no reliable method of knowing who is actually waving at me and even if I know them at all! So, not to cause offence to anyone, I always wave back enthusiastically. This is fine, of course, when I do in fact know the driver but completely foolish when I don’t. This latter group (who were not waving anyway but merely scratching their heads or swatting a random fly) must assume that I am an interestingly eccentric old local and speed away as fast as possible. Still, waving is nice, friendly and inoffensive. What is slightly more disturbing though is when the vehicle housing the potential waver is approaching from behind.
Now I have no chance and, not only that, in advance of the hand gesture, a loud honking of the horn is brought into play causing the old ticker to do a backwards somersault, with pike, at the unexpectedness of it all. By the time Mrs P has checked me over and decided a visit to A&E or where my insurance documents are kept would be a waste of everyone’s time the car and its now- insulted-because-I-didn’t-wave-back occupants are way out of sight.
So what I would like is this; everyone to have one of those number-plates that cleverly spells part of their name (nothing rude of course), an open-topped vehicle and no sneaking up on me when I’m not looking. Thank you.
Bye. (Imagine I am waving).
Richard Pett
11 Churcham & Bulley News
Churcham Parish Council
Churcham Parish Council met on the 24th May with all councillors in attendance along with the clerk, district councillor and 16 members of the public. The conversion and repair of a barn to form a holiday cottage and diversion of the footpath at Colliers Elm Farm Bulley was unanimously approved. The planning application at Oak Tree Park Churcham for the removal of condition {01 the named residents} and the variation of condition {02 the number of caravans/mobile homes} of a temporary planning permission was discussed at great length with the local residents that attended. The decision was made that they would prefer that the site remain small as it is at present. Councillors asked for the decision to be made by the Forest of Dean District Council full planning committee on this application. The Forest of Dean District Council has warned that current data shows that an overall cut of 23% perhaps higher for 2014/2015 of the government grant that is paid towards the precept will be implemented during this period of austerity. If the parish council keeps the same level of precept next year as it did this year the reduction of grant will show as an increase on the council tax bills. It was unanimously agreed to close a bank account opened in 2007 to undertake the parish appraisal and to donate the proceeds of £29.01 to The Great Oaks Hospice. Marilyn King Clerk to Churcham Parish Council, Birdwood Villa Farm, Birdwood, GL19 3EQ Email [email protected] Tel: 01452 750 451
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The Churcham Gardening Club report is on p.37.
12 Churcham & Bulley 200 Club CHURCHAM QUIZ NIGHT WITH FISH AND The August winners were: CHIP SUPPER - 1st £50 No. 68 F Dummett Friday 8th November, 7.00pm 2nd £20 No. 180 B Watts at Churcham Church 3rd £10 No. 131 M Pitt - Bring friends and family along for a fun quiz The September winners were: night. Teams of 4 – 6 people (fill a pew) 1st £50 No. 91 N Rich Tickets £7.50 for adults and £5.00 for U12’s, 2nd £20 No. 3 B Fowler with fish and chip supper included. 3rd £10 No. 42 Mrs Morgan (Vegetarian or sausage option also available) M.E. Winstone Bring your own drinks and glasses (BODAG!) - Tickets and food orders in advance from: Carole Brennan: 01452 750788 or [email protected] CHURCHAM AND BULLEY Trish Smart: 01452 750204 or COUNTRY FAYRE [email protected]
On a beautiful sunny Saturday, the 31st August, Churcham and Bulley residents enjoyed their annual fete in the garden of Stone End Farm, Churcham, hosted by Peter and Trish Smart. Families arrived in time to relax and socialise with their picnic lunches before the fete officially opened at 2pm. In addition to the usual stalls, this year saw the start of competitions, much enjoyed by those who entered. Locals competed for the largest marrow, best jars of preserve, decorated vegetables, tallest sunflowers and a mens cookery class to name a few. The swimming pool was open for all to enjoy, as well as a bouncy slide, skittles and a traditional coconut shy. Once people had enjoyed their cream teas, ice creams or visit to the sweet stall, the afternoon ended with children’s races and the now very popular village tug of war. The beautiful summer weather undoubtedly helped in making the event such an enjoyable afternoon, but with so many people pulling together to help, it proved a wonderful community event. Just under £1,200.00 was also raised for the two Churches. 13
CHURCHAM AND BULLEY CHARITY CALENDARS 2014
Following the very successful photographic competition at the Country Fayre, a charity calendar for 2014 will be available shortly to order. - It will feature some outstanding photographs taken by local residents depicting Churcham and Bulley through the seasons. - The calendars will be available late November, but we would be grateful to receive pre-orders to help with numbers for printing. - Great Christmas present idea – get organised early! - £8 each - Please contact: Jackie Afflick: 01452 751243 or [email protected] Trish Smart: 01452 750204 or [email protected]
Never too early for Christmas! Once again we are offering the chance to buy our homemade all-butter, rich fruit Christmas cakes. This year we have had to raise prices just a little, but still phenomenally good value for a quality product Prices: Traditional, fully marzipanned and royal iced fruit cake ( ‘Snow covered’): 6 in diam. - £16.50 8 in diam. - £21.00 Glazed fruit- topped fruit cake: 6 in diam. -£14.50 8 in diam. -£19.00
We are also able to offer Gingerbread houses this year – iced and decorated with sweets Individual size - £5 Family size- £12
Numbers are limited, so if you fancy a home made cake without the hassle of doing it yourself , please order early and contact Jean Waters on 01452 830842.
All profits to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
14 In association with Arts in Rural Gloucestershire (AIR in G)
HUNTLEY VILLAGE HALL PRESENTS
The Enormous Turnip Performed by members of the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Based upon a much-loved Russian fairytale, Farmer Ted, with help from the audience, produces vegetables of all sizes including an enormous turnip!
This production will appeal to all the family from age 4 upwards
The show starts at 4pm on Sunday 27th October in Huntley Village Hall Tickets, at £6 per person*, are available from Joan Chew on 830028, Laura Abbott on 830741 or Sharon Cole on 831366
15 News from Churcham Primary Churcham Mothers’ Union School In September three of us traveled to Well, where have the last few months Redmarley where we had been invited gone? Time has certainly flown by. to join their Branch and other Deanery Firstly, I am pleased to tell you that members to hear Pat Harris. Pat has Churcham has entered into a formal served as our Diocesan President, and partnership with Ashleworth C of E then six years as the Central President. Primary School. This is a fantastic This involved many visits to the Mothers’ opportunity for the children and staff of Union abroad, and Pat has so many tales both schools to work together; sharing of these visits... Her talk was followed experiences, knowledge and skills. I will by a superb tea, and we were delighted be splitting my time across both schools to meet Elizabeth Reay, our new and the children will be working Diocesan President. Elizabeth told us together as much as possible. I’m also she had spent some childhood holidays pleased to welcome Mrs Kate Ellison to in Churcham, and will be coming one of the team at school. She will be working our meetings to share reminiscences. with us for 2.5 days a week in both Class Our next meeting is at 10.30am on 1 & 2. Tuesday, 29th October at Garberry. We have a busy start to the term with Mary Pitt Tel: 750 343 clubs starting next week. The children have a choice of; fencing, cheerleading and cookery. Later this month, our Y6 children will be taking part in our annual CHURCHAM & BULLEY trip to the Isle of Wight. This is a HARVEST SUPPER wonderful chance for them to spend time with children from the other schools in the GloWMATCH cluster. Sat 26th October, 7 for 7.30pm An important date for your diary; we will be holding an Open Morning from 9am – at Churcham School th 12 on Thursday 7 November. Best wishes, Tickets from Wendy Lewis 750156 Michelle Kelly
Headteacher
Some useful contacts for Churcham & Bulley
Chatterbox Ruth Snell 01452 750793 Gardening Club Frank Dummett 01452 750654 Mothers’ Union Mary Pitt 01452 750343
16 Huntley News
Huntley Garden Club least Aster. He also talked about Howard our Chairman welcomed us all ‘Myrtle’ a plant which every royal bride to our first autumn meeting before since Queen Victoria’s times has had in advising us that our meeting in January her bouquet. There were some plants 2014 is on New Years day. that I cannot pronounce let alone spell. Consequently, it was agreed that it He also told us a story about a would be cancelled and the first one in ‘Himalayan Musk plant!!!’ which he had the New Year will be in February. He tried to remove as it was not also informed us that this is his last year flourishing. The following year he as our Chairman and a new person discovered to his amazement that it would need to be elected at our AGM had an abundance of flowers. in December. He then introduced us to At the end of the talk there was a our speaker for the evening the question and answer time. During Reverend Clive Edmunds who had come which our Treasurer, Roger after to talk to us on ‘Glorious Autumn hearing Clive’s story about a ‘Himalayan Colour’. Whenever he sees Clive he Musk plant!!!’ told us about something greets him by saying ‘Hello cousin’!!! that happened years ago. He was Clive’s first garden was very large and picking apples when his dad saw a lilac when he got married he took a plant tree that had never flowered. from the garden and a piece of it over Consequently, he told Roger to dig it up the years has found a place in at least but as he was too busy with the apples seven gardens that he has owned. he forgot to do so. Amazingly it was not Some of his favourites have also long before the Lilac tree produced a travelled from garden to garden. Some mass of beautiful flowers. Obviously, in of which were vicarage gardens. Clive’s and Roger’s case it is sometimes Most of the plants on display were from better to leave plants well alone. his garden and a few from a garden he Astoundingly, Clive’s Open Garden in helps at in Croft Castle in Herefordshire. May and June took £2,400 which was He spoke in great detail about each donated to Cancer Charities and a plant and brought them closer to course for launching young gardeners. enable us to see and smell them. A Our next meeting is on Wednesday nd selection of which were Roses, Sedums, October 2 when our Speaker will be Saxifrage, Golden Hop, Silver Plants Mr Robert Axworthy on ‘Wildlife of (including nettles), Clematis, Flax Lily Australia’. You are welcome to come Berries, Geraniums, Fuchsias, Achilleas, and join us at 7.30 p.m. Inulas, Crocosmia, Coreopsis, Heucheras (developed from seed from Heather Smith Croft Castle), Salvias and last but not Secretary
17 St John the Baptist Church 150th HOT LUNCH Anniversary The following is a list of the final events at celebrating the above anniversary: Huntley Village Hall FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER - A talk on the History of Huntley by Jenny Eastwood, 12 noon on with light refreshments - Huntley Village hall at 7pm Monday 21st October
SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER - Christmas Magic Lantern Show in the Village Hall So many of you enjoyed the Victorian Christmas Fair Magic Lantern Show in March that we Huntley Village Hall decided to ask Mr Pat Furley do a Saturday 9th November 11— 2 Christmas show. Offers of help please to: Angela (830637) Wendy (830246) FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER - Concert by Tann House Singers in Huntley Church HUNTLEY MANOR 150th ANNIVERSARY MUGS - As part of the celebrations, the Church has presented all Huntley school children A Lunch to celebrate with a mug as a memento of the the Harvest occasion. We have a few left over which we are selling at £5 each if anyone would like to purchase one . 1pm , Sunday 13th October
For more information, tickets, and mugs, Tickets £8 Wendy (830246) please contact me: Angela Pengelly - 01452 830637 Useful contacts for Huntley
Huntley Ladies Tuesday Group Joan Wood 01452 830509 Contact for Bells Wendy Meadows 01452 830246 Huntley Tea & Chat Angela Pengelly 01452 830637 Huntley with May Hill 100 Club Angela Pengelly 01452 830637 Huntley Toddlers Lorna Farbowski 07866 979378 Huntley Playgroup Jo Wilson 07532 347430 Discoverers Adam Fellowes 01452 830514 Brownies June Rollinson 01452 830752 Huntley Garden Club Heather Smith 01452 830088 Autumn Leaves Grace Head 01452 831050 Mother’s Union Shirley Baldwin 01452 830931 Huntley & District Lunch Club Jenni Britton 01452 831079 Huntley Hall Booking person Laura Abbott 07786 706484 Huntley Village Hall Management Pauline Rudkin 07954 600691 Committee Chair
18 Autumn Leaves Huntley Mothers' Union Grace Head welcomed everyone. For our September meeting several The meeting format has had to be of us travelled to Redmarley to hear changed and Margaret Bowen has Mrs. Pat Harris speak about her time joined the refreshment team. Grace as Worldwide President of the thanked Margaret for her hard work Mothers' Union. We heard in her previous job. A minute's many interesting stories about the silence was held in memory of Mary work of the Mothers' Union across Parsons who with her husband Ivor the world. It was also a chance to had been a member for many years. catch up with friends from other The guest speakers were Barbara branches in the Deanery. The Piranty the Assistant Chief Executive ladies from Redmarley then invited of Health Watch Gloucestershire and us to stay for tea, it was a lovely Vicky Dale a team leader. Health afternoon. Watch is an independant consumer The speaker for October is Daphne champion which has teeth and Pearson from FOD Age Concern. power and it depends on the input Shirley Baldwin from the general public. Complaints are passed on to the Core Quality Commission which should respond within thirty days. Local people are encouraged to contribute to the C A N Y O U K N I T ? consultation process by joining Health Watch and to make their Many thanks to all who have views known.. knitted (and are still knitting) The members were pleased to be for people in Nicaragua. back in the Village Hall and were Knitted TEDDIES are delighted with the transformation. desperately needed for Janet Turnbull children there. Huntley with May Hill 100 Club For a free teddy The September winners were: pattern, please contact Liz 1st No. 20 Joyce Inger Moseley on 01452 831888 2nd No. 31 Alison Hooper 3rd No. 58 Joan Holford
If anyone else would like to join please telephone me. Angela Pengelly T: 01452 830637
19 Longhope News
Ann’s Coffee Mornings Longhope 100 Club Registration. Number 07/00120/GALLOT See you on October 17th. No coffee morning in November . The September winners were: 1st No. 79 Kate Richardson nd Autumn Fayre—Sat 23rd Nov 2 No. 134 Des Halliday rd 10am—12pm , Latchen Room 3 No. 48 Ann Cinderey Carole Sleeman & Margaret Willis Ann Cinderey T: 01452 830446 T: 01452 830069/01452 830023
Café Bonnies Thank you to everyone who came Mary Dulcineau Parsons, late of and supported Café Bonnies on Longhope (formerly of Huntley) September 7th. Although there didn’t Mary’s family would like to thank seem to be that many people at any everyone who attended her service one time, they obviously came in and at the Forest of Dean Crematorium th out as we made a profit of £132-75, on the 10 September and for all our another great effort. Ann Cinderey cards and kind messages. We were ran the Bring and Buy and the profit overwhelmed by the amount of of £50-00 will be added to last support we received – especially on month’s money to make £86-50 the day of the funeral. which will be donated to the Kind regards McMillan Nurses Charity. Mike and Ivor Parsons Rita again donated the lovely plants which made a £28-00 for the Parkinson’s Charity. Ken Good 1932—2013 The next Café Bonnies is on Saturday I would like to thank the Rev Caroline October 5th. The W I are running a Pascoe, the Longhope Luncheon Club, Book Stall so I’m sure they would Beryl Griffiths and many other friends appreciate donations. Hope to see whose cards, condolences and kind you all then. support have been so heartening.
Carole and Margaret Pamela Good
20 Janet Meadows say a personal thank you too for the offers of washing, cleaning, feeding Les and family would like to say the cats that I have received! thank you to all our friends who (Thanks to Jo!) Do they still apply?! I have shown us such kindness and know that Vicky has been touched comfort during the past months. (well she always was a bit odd!) by We have had so many cards and tel- all the cards, phone calls, emails, ephone calls saying such wonderful texts, flowers, raspberries. cakes, things about Janet, it gave us so visits etc that have been given to much comfort knowing that we have her. I am sure that she will soon be so many friends who were sharing back to being her normal bossy self our grief. It was wonderful to see so again soon! Thank you. many of you at the church. We have not had a final total for the dona- Steve Harper tions yet, but will let you know when we receive it. We know Janet would Elizabeth is running the Stroud half have been so proud of all your kind marathon for the Gloucestershire thoughts and words, Wildlife Trust our love and thanks to you all, The GWT works to conserve and improve nature all over Gloucester- Les, Nigel, Sue, Paul, Elaine and shire. The Trust owns 2,500 acres Frankie including 60 nature reserves, e.g. our local Hobbs Quarry, Plump Hill To the Longhope Villagers Quarry, Stenders Quarry, Poulton Wood, Mitcheldean Meend Marsh, I would like to thank all the villagers Wigpool, and Laurie Lee's wood near who have been so kind to Vicky and Stroud. myself over the last few weeks. This Elizabeth Orr has joined Team latest medical drama has been for us G.W.T. to run in the Stroud half mar- both a real shock but we are very athon on the 27th October. She is happy that the cancer has not looking for sponsors. If you would spread and that Vicky will only need like to invest in the future of Radiotherapy. Hopefully after that I Gloucestershire please contact can hang up my Matron’s outfit and Elizabeth & Geoffrey, 831317, get back to normal. I have very or feel free to call in at Sunnymeade, much appreciated the support opposite Willowstone. Thank you. shown to me throughout the last Liz Orr few difficult months with Vicky’s various operations. I would like to 21
Could you make the switch and save?
Worried about rising energy costs? With continuing concern about the prospect of future energy price rises, and temperatures set to drop over the coming weeks, Gloucestershire County Council wants to support people to get a better deal.
The council is concerned about the impact that rises in energy prices have on Gloucestershire residents, particularly older people and those living in fuel poverty. That’s why it is launching the Big Community Switch this week to help people get cheaper gas and electricity by working together.
The Big Community Switch is bulk buying – if a large number of people want to change supplier together they are likely to get a better deal than just one person shopping around and switching on their own. And the more households that register their interest in switching, the more attractive it becomes for an energy supplier to offer a competitive price and the more likely consumers are to achieve significant savings.
Residents need to register their interest with the Big Community Switch in the next few weeks. You can do this either online at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ bigcommunityswitch or by phoning the council on 01452 42 57 57 between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday (between 3rd September and 15th October). By doing this, you are under no obligation to switch supplier.
People only need to provide basic information at this stage: name, address, contact details, an indication of their energy consumption and whether they wish to consider switching for both gas and electricity or electricity only. It’s a good idea to have a recent bill to hand as it makes registering easier and more accurate registration means a more accurate offer.
To take part in the scheme, you must register by 23:59 on Tuesday 15th October.
22 LONGHOPE GARDENING CLUB Late Summer Show – 50th Anniversary
It was a cloudy afternoon with heavy rain and gales forecast as we met for the 50th Gardening Show at the Latchen Rooms on Saturday 14th September 2013. An interested crowd of locals and visitors, ummd and ahhd, at the colourful scene which met them on entry with a wheelbarrow full of beautiful veg. and fruit created by The Chairman, Peter Evans. Further into the room a splash of colour greeted with the size and quality of the produce on show, together with the artistic efforts of paintings and photographs submitted by some members. The enthusiasm continue as the Chairman welcomed everyone, and thanked the judges, Roger, Beryl and Richard for their impartial selecting and then announced the winners and runners up who collected their financial rewards. He said there had been 243 entries, the highest ever – and on our 50th anniversary, provided by 26 exhibitors although there had been some multiple entries which he welcomed but the rules had stipulated only one prize winner per section which was happily accepted by all entrants. He highlighted that several prizes were going to certain members who consistently submitted entries in many categories. This would be reflected in the scoring for the winning man and woman which would be announced at the AGM in October. He was also pleased to see entries from some new members this year. He said keep up the great work. It was also noted that the Onion classes had been dominated by one entrant, Alan Swordy, who had grown whopping big white onions and who should now be called ‘The Onion King’.!! He also thanked Mo for again serving the tea and cake and Sonnia for the raffle with Joan Cross winning the first prize from many. What a great afternoon of fun and achievement!! The Chairman then stunned the meeting by announcing that this would be his final time at presenting the show as he was standing down as Chairman at the AGM and as he put it ‘ going out to grass’. He thanked the Committee for all their support over the years, during which he had identified that he was the only living person from the original set up Committee of 50 years ago!! He urged new and younger persons to join the club to allow it to continue at its great success. The audience reflected on Peter’s achievements as leader of the club with an outstanding round of applause. ‘Thank you Peter for all you have done to make this such a happy and successful club’. Mike P. Anstey 23 News from the Friends of Longhope Church
Entertainment Evening Saturday 12th October , 6.30pm By popular request the are once again hosting an Entertainment Evening at Longhope Church (see advert p. 27) If you would like to perform please contact Vanessa as soon as possible; otherwise please buy a ticket and come along for what promises to be another very entertaining evening !
Christmas Tree Festival Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December The Friends have already begun receiving offers from local groups and businesses to display trees at the festival. There is still room for more -contact Pam Ingram. The church will be open to view the trees and enjoy refreshments on 20th and 21st December and the trees will remain up for the village carol service on Sunday 22nd December.
Musical director sought ! Can you help ? We would like to organize a small band of musicians to accompany the carols at the Village Carol Service. We have some accomplished young musicians in our village keen to take part, but need someone to put them together ! If you can help, please contact Pam Ingram.
Jigsaw Puzzle Festival—Spring 2014 The Friends are delighted by the enthusiastic response to the jigsaw puzzle festival. A date is being set for next spring. In the meantime, please keep making up the puzzles ! Contact Tina Coull for card / board to put the puzzles on, or Pam for more puzzles to make up. Vicky Harper has kindly organized jigsaw puzzles to be made of Longhope Church. These can be bought from Longhope Post Office and will also be on sale at Friends events and at the festival.
Pam Ingram (831692 / [email protected])
24 Friends Summer Raffle winners ! Cream Tea at Holme Lacy House Hotel On Wednesday 21st. August the lucky winners of the Friends of Longhope Church Raffle enjoyed their First Prize. Sponsored by Holme Lacy House Hotel and the Celebration Car Company, Mrs. Margaret Steward and Mrs. Maureen Cameron, charmingly dressed to enjoy the warm Summer sunshine, were driven in style to the elegant Herefordshire hotel. Here, the ladies, both from Longhope, received a welcome fit for Royalty from staff and guests alike. A short stroll around the terrace of the lovely Georgian House was followed by a delicious cream tea served in the library where the views of the garden could be enjoyed whilst not sharing tea with wasps. The afternoon was much enjoyed by all concerned.
Tank Ride The tank ride was won - and heartily enjoyed—by Carolyn McCloy , who donned herself in khaki for the event. The residents of Much Marcle must have felt safe that day with such a military presence ! Carolyn’s relatives watched with awe as she climbed aboard the tank at the Much Marcle Steam Fair !
The Friends would like to say a big thank you to Val and Gareph Boxley of the Celebration Car Company, Holme Lacy House Hotel and Mike and Carryl Phelps for generously donating these wonderful prizes ! The raffle raised £220.
25 Extract of October walks for the LADS North Dean Walking Group
Affiliated to the Ramblers Association Having had to postpone our annual Group Membership Number GR1051974 Website: www.northdeanwg.btck.co.uk March production this year, we are now really eager to find and Sat 5th No programme but see produce a great production for Oct Www.dursleywelcomes March 2014. walkers.org We are always looking for more people to become involved with Sat 19th River Walk L.A.D.S. If you have an interest in Oct Walk along river to Amateur Dramatics and would like Gloucester and return to help, on stage, back stage, 10am Gloucestershire Way. costume, props, set building etc. Picnic lunch. Please come and introduce yourself 8 miles # Meet Minsterworth— at our meeting on layby next to Appletree Thursday 10th October, 7.30am. The pub EXP179 SO789176 meeting room in the basement of the Latchen. Leaders: For more details about L.A.D.S. Call John (01452 790529) Denise 01452 830138 Derek (01452 790532) Vicki 01452 830124 Roger 01452 830113
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27 Neighbourhood Watch Update Carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious threat that people need to be aware of. Educating people on the dangers of CO can significantly reduce the health risk as well as save lives. Although everyone needs to be aware of the dangers, older people are more susceptible than others. It is important that gas appliances are serviced by competent engineers. The signs look out for are yellow or brown staining around or on appliances; Pilot lights frequently blow out; Increased condensation inside windows; yellow rather than blue flame. Low levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning or other illnesses and can have a long-term health risk if left unattended. Among the symptoms are: A shortness of breath, mild nausea and headaches. Carbon monoxide alarms are readily available from most DIY stores. They should be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Find out more about carbon monoxide safety by visiting www.COvictim.org Electric Blanket Safety Electric blankets cause over 2000 fires every year. Ensure that any new blanket has ‘overheat protection’ which causes the electricity to cut off if it becomes too hot. Ensure that it has the British Standard ‘Kitemark’ logo complying with British Standard 3456b and ‘BEAB’ printed on it. If a blanket has scorch marks or exposed elements, it should not be used. Hot water bottles should not be used in the same bed as an electric blanket – even if the blanket is switched off. Over blankets are designed to be left on, but under blankets must be switched off before getting into bed. Ensure you check which type you own and use it appropriately. When stored, blankets should be folded as few times as possible and with nothing stored on top of them – these actions are to avoid the insulation inside the blanket breaking down. Fraser Gunn [email protected] On behalf of West Gloucestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association and Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service
28 MEAL TIME FUN
When I was just a little girl I called my tea leaves bones And Brussels sprouts and small green peas Were big and little stones
Potatoes were called golf balls And rice was white confetti Whilst reels of grandad's garden string Looked just like my spaghetti
But best of all was frog spawn As gooey tapioca A thick white jelly on a plate With eyes that danced the polka
What fun we had at meal times With all the things we ate For a child's imagination Can transform any plate Jennifer Smith
Some useful contacts for Longhope
Contact for Bells Wendy Meadows 01452 830246 Café Bonnies Carole & Margaret 830069/830023 1st Longhope Brownies Fiona Ross-Collins 01452 831319 Longhope Art Group Jackie Cox 07780 877 300 Longhope Bowling Club Roger Acland 01452 831083 L.A.D.S. Denise Williams 01452 830138 Chatterbox Bob Harris 01452 831620 Little Feet Toddler Group Helen / Katherine 830458/831564 Lunch Club Donna Bailey 01452 830543 Gardening Club Mike Anstey 01452 831054 Evergreens Sonnia Histed 01452 830924 Longhope Youth Café Sue Bailey 01452 830348 British Legion Les Meadows 01452 830393 Amnesty International Pam Ingram 01452 831692 North Dean Walking Group David Bignell 01452 830491 Pippins Creative Childcare Centre Jane Seaborn 07511914155 Latchen Room (Village Hall) booking contact Mo Cameron 01452 831103 Longhope W.I. [email protected] Carolyn McCoy 01452831556 Longhope Pre-School Vanessa 07867 943734 “The Friends of Longhope Church” Vanessa/Tina 830434/831235
29 Longhope Women’s Institute Report
Did you know.. There is a statutory obligation on local authorities to provide allotments where there is a demand, There are about 330 000 allotments in the UK, and more are needed, At the height of demand during the ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign in the Second World War, there were 1.5 million allotments, 55 million tons of food were imported in 1938, by 1945 this had halved, You are allowed to keep rabbits and hens on your allotment.
Fiona Warin is the Allotment Co-ordinator for Cheltenham, in charge of 820 allotments, and gave us an entertaining talk about the subject which ranged from Lonely Hearts Ads, via William the Conqueror and the reading of the Riot Act, to indestructible trowels! We all enjoyed the talk, and Rita won the competition with her weird and wonderful carrot!!
The Skittles Team enjoyed a competitive match this month, which ended in victory, but not for us! Methinks this is not the last we will hear of them. The Walking Group had a record 12 walkers this month and enjoyed an amble around Cannop Ponds in the sunshine, ending with a picnic and an ice cream.
Autumn is catching up with us, and W.I. is gearing up for a busy season. Café Bonnies is host to our book sale on October 5th; we are host to the Westside Group of Women’s institutes for an evening (including a meal and entertainment) on October 24th; there are a few places left on the First Aid Course on October 26th; trips to Tewkesbury to see ‘Spartacus’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ (films of ballets) and ‘Chin-Chin’ at the Everyman (contact Liz or Isobel); advance notice of the Christmas meal at the Red Lion, Huntley on 28th November.
Also advance notice of our Jumbo Jumble Sale on 16th November, please clear out those cupboards and put aside your jumble!
The committee would like your help! We have 4 vacancies coming up on the committee next year which need to be filled. Let one of us know if you think you could help out.
On October 10th we will meet again in the Latchen at 7.30pm for ‘Only Fools and Corsets’ by Lorraine Parsloe. If you would like to join us you would be very welcome. Jo Phelps 01452 830940
30 Longhope Baptist Church, Hopes Hill
We thought last month about some of the people who had a vital encounter with Jesus and how radically their lives were changed for the better. All people need to be aware of the condition of their heart because it is their heart that needs to be changed. Have you heard about the man who took his old car to a dealer and asked him to sell it for him? When the dealer asked how many miles were on it, the man replied, "It's got 230,000 miles on the clock." The salesman replied, "It will never sell unless you turn back the mileage." So the man left the garage and went back home. When the car salesman had not heard from the man for several weeks, he phoned him and said "I thought you were going to sell that old car of yours." "I don't need to sell it any more," came the reply. "It's only got 77,000 miles on the clock now, so why should I sell it?" That little story illustrates a spiritual truth. Too many people today are only fooling themselves if they think they are pleasing God by just changing their external behav- iour. What they need is a new heart. That old car still had a sick engine, bad rings and a transmission that slipped. Turning back the mileage clock had not changed that! In the same way, people who try to please God by living a good life without first having that all-important encounter with Christ and putting their trust in Him are like the Pharisees who were clean on the out- side, but still filthy on the inside. (Read about that in Matthew 23 v 25 & 26). Good works cannot change your heart. Only personal faith in Christ the Saviour can do that. Then, ---- only then, your good works and righteous life will be pleasing to God. Come and hear more about Jesus Christ and the good things He wants to do for YOU. We meet Sundays at 10.30a.m. for the service, followed by coffee and tea in the Church lounge.
Kathie Baker
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Hope Brook Court offers a real alternative to the rather large ‘assisted living’ housing schemes to be found in our local towns; and our apartment Residents also receive all the nursing and care support they need 24 hours a day, without any delay or uncertainty.
Longhope Manor is owned and managed by two Registered Nurses and is the only care centre in England that has been awarded Associate Organisation status by The Queen’s Nursing Institute; a founding organisation of District Nursing. For impartial advice over tea or coffee and a tour of our facilities, please visit us at anytime.
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33 May Hill News
Auction Sale May Hill Methodist Church
The May Hill village hall autumn Sat 5th October 2.30pm - Autumn auction sale in aid of hall Walk starting from May Hill Methodist Church and returning for funds. Goods for sale to be tea. delivered Friday 25th October Cost £4 for Chapel funds. between 2.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. Roger Cox has dwarf mixed colour Viewing Saturday 26th October - wallflowers for sale 12p each also for chapel funds. Phone 01452 from 11.00 a.m. until 1.00 p.m. 830454. when the auction sale commences. Joyce Morse
Hundreds of household items, electrical goods, toys, linens, books, MAY HILL W.I. garage and garden tools, furniture, china, knick-knacks. Refreshments NEXT MEETING available all day. Tuesday 22nd October
For further information and booking -in form for sale items - Visitors welcome contact: Jenny on 01452-830350 or email [email protected]
Some useful contacts for May Hill
May Hill W.I. Carol Hamlin 01452 831509 May Hill Players Richard Pett 01452 830201 May Hill Gardening Society Jean Lockwood 01452 831517 May Hill Line Dancing Jan Weeks 01452 831155 May Hill Whist Roger Cox 01452 830454 May Hill Monthly Mart Anne Seymour 01452 830081 May Hill Hall booking person Roger Cox 01452 830454 May Hill Methodist Church contacts Henry Hayward/Roger Cox 01452 830729/01452 830454
34 MAY HILL GARDENING CLUB
Our first meeting of the winter season was held recently. Members enjoyed a film show given by our Secretary of Gardens around Britain showing the variety and beauty of our diverse countryside. From Cornwall to Yorkshire and into Wales we saw gardens large and small, some of which had been visited by the Club on our annual outings and others, both private and public, which were shown for their individual delights. Members were encouraged to visit gardens open to the public for both inspiration for their own gardens and just to admire the sheer talent of other Gardeners both past and present. Our October Meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 7.30pm in the Methodist Chapel when Ross Barbour, the Head Gardener of Hagley Hall, will be giving us a talk on the Garden. Should be most interesting and Visitors are always welcome to join us. Jean Lockwood
COUNTRY DANCING In the May Hill Village Hall
2013 Dates Weds. 30th October, Weds. 27th November, Weds. 11th December 10.00—12.00 (Cost £3.50 per person per session)
Contact Liz Cox (01452 830899) if you have a question
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The Messenger News and information for the Church of England in and around Gloucestershire October 2013
Introducing… the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, the new Bishop of Tewkesbury
What is a bishop? Aren't you a little young for this? What does your family make of it? Just some of the questions thrown my way since it was announced that I am the next Bishop of Tewkesbury.
I have been intrigued both by the level of interest (long lost friends and relatives phoning me to say they saw the announcement) and the lack of knowledge, 'so what is a bishop and what will you actually do?'
My answer usually involves three words. Firstly, a bishop cares for others. So when I was a vicar serving the people of my parish (in my case a former coal mining area of South Yorkshire, then rural West Africa, then inner-city Sheffield) it was the bishop who regularly checked I was looking after myself and my family.
Secondly a bishop teaches. My previous role as Archdeacon of Sheffield has led to opportunities as diverse as speaking at conferences of council leaders from across northern England, to teaching on training courses and mentoring individuals. I'm looking forward to doing more of this.
Finally a bishop leads, particularly leading the church in engagement with the wider community. In my last parish we did this through lunch clubs, playgroups and a community charity shop; we served women involved in prostitution and asylum seekers learning English; we ran Christian basics courses and nurture courses. Helping churches engage creatively is my passion.
So as a bishop I look forward to sharing in caring, teaching and leading the churches of this historic and beautiful diocese.
All are invited to Martyn’s service of welcome on Saturday 12 October at 4.30 pm in Gloucester Cathedral.
36 CHURCHAM GARDENING CLUB REPORT Our Chairman, Frank Dummett, welcomed us and said how pleased he was to see several new members in the audience. He then explained he had received an e-mail from St. Briavels Gardening Club with an invitation to our members to attend the talk by Ursula Buchan on her newly published book, 'A Green and Pleasant Land : How gardeners fought in the Second World War' . This will be on October 19th at 7.30 pm. Frank then greeted our speaker, Marion Beagley of Tewkesbury, who whose talk was entitled 'The Village Shop'. But first she told us she gave these talks to raise funds for 'The Chernobyl Children's Lifeline'. All monies thus raised by her and volunteers like her, goes entirely towards bringing children over from Russia to spend a month in England. Twenty-seven years ago a man-made experiment went wrong and released enormous amounts of radiation into the atmosphere. Eleven million people in Russia alone were polluted and their life expectancy is now in the early fifties. By giving the children one month of living, eating, drinking and breathing in an unaffected atmosphere, their life expectancy has grown by two years. Marion's tale of how she and her husband ran a village shop in Sands, near Farnham, in the sixties, was both amusing and awoke many wistful memories in her listeners when service was the order of the day and you could buy exactly how much or how little you wanted. Before Health and Safety ruled, the shop was kept clean in the normal way and nobody appeared to suffer if the bacon slicer sliced different meats; meats were not wrapped in plastic; cooked and uncooked meat were in the display case side-by- side; cheese was cut to order; and, 'sell by dates' were unheard of. Fruit and vegetables were not prepacked and, as well as bread, were delivered daily on a sale or return basis. The shop was the hub of the village and gossip central, although Marion held aloof she heard some very funny things. As well as running the Post Office, they took presciptions dropped into the shop by the doctor to a nearby chemist and when filled, they delivered them. But, when a Sainsbury's Supermarket opened a mile and a half away, and decimalisation and VAT came in, they decided it was time to sell. The shop finally ceased trading in 1999. The competition for an old tin or container was won by Frank Dummett, 2nd. Chris Sterry, and 3rd. Ruth Moore-Scott. On 12th September, sixteen club members joined Highnam Garden Club to hear Jim Almond of Shrewsbury talk on 'Bulbs for all year round'. On the 2nd October Victoria Logue will talk on 'Getting the most from your garden', and the competition will be for 3 stems of coloured leaves/flowers. We will also discuss the menu for the AGM and dinner to be held on Wednesday, 6th November, at 7.00 pm prompt in the Minsterworth Village Hall. The hall has no licence so we should bring our beverage of choice. The subjects for next year's photographic competition in the show is as follows : 1. A smile. 2. Sport in action. 3. A country scene. 4. A grand event (not weddings) 5. A picture of rooftops. So cameras at the ready, please. Sarah Jefferson Tel. no. 790238
37 Gloucestershire Village & Community Agents
Providing older people in Gloucestershire with easier access to information and services NEWS FROM YOUR VILLAGE AGENTS Halloween can be great fun for children and young people, with trick or treating playing a big part. However, some older people who are at home on Halloween may feel scared or threatened, so Age UK is offering some helpful advice. Tips for trick or treaters:- Don’t go to houses that aren’t lit up as the homeowners may not want to be disturbed Always ensure that young people are accompanied by an adult Make sure you know whose doorbell you are ringing. If it’s an older person, consider whether your call might scare them.
Advice for older people:- Always put the door chain on and look out of the window or spy hole to see who is there before opening the door Take particular care if there is more than one person on your doorstep, which you should be able to check if you have a spy hole installed. If in doubt or if you do not feel safe opening the door, then don’t. Often, and quite unnecessarily, people feel embarrassed about refusing to let someone in at the door. Only open the door if you feel safe to do so. If you are especially worried, you could invite a friend round for dinner. A fun evening should take your mind off unexpected callers.
Halloween can be a stressful time for some older people, particularly those in poor health or living alone. Noise at night and unexpected callers can cause anxiety for people who feel vulnerable. Those out trick or treating this Halloween can have fun but should do so responsibly and with respect. If you would like further advice on fitting security measurers such as spy holes and door chains you can contact Mears Safe at Home on 0800 0323139 or call me on the number below. Hilary Lyon, Village Agent for Tibberton, Taynton, Churcham, Huntley, Rudford and Highleadon. ( 07810 630 254 Email [email protected]
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*Air to Air Heat Pumps * Leak & Drips *Ground source Heat pumps* Thermal Solar * Bathroom Installation *Central Heating Installation *Boiler Upgrades *Power-flushing* Diverter Vales* Central Heating Pumps* Programmable Room Stats *Burst Pipes* Air Locks* Ball Valves* Stop Cocks* Taps* Toilets* Tanks* Overflows *Washing Machines* Dish Washers* Water Dispensers* Immersion Heaters *Cylinders * Pumps * Macerators* Showers
‘for all your plumbing needs’
Tel:- 01452 750040 Mobile:- 07803 632553 Longcroft, Churcham, Gloucestershire, GL2 8AW
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R.C.J. CHIM-CHIMINEY BOILER Andy Pattullo AND HEATING SERVICES
OIL FIRED BOILER SERVICE 01594 824066 INSTALLATIONS/REPAIRS WORCESTER BOSCH GRANT VORTEX—AGA/RAYBURN FIREBIRD/GRANDEE Certified and Approved Sweep
City & EMERGENCY CALL OUT All types of fires and appliances Guilds cleaned with brush and vacuum Insurance valid Certificate issued Mobile: 07917 138360 Telephone: 01452 831187
www.chim-chiminey.co.uk
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LAND DRAINAGE & DITCH CLEANING
GLOS FIREWOOD
FLOOD PREVENTION SCHEMES JOHN HARTLAND
OVERGROWN HEDGES AND TREE FIREWOOD LOGS PRUNING WITH HYDRAULIC SHEAR & KINDLING Delivered – small and large loads
R.D. PEMBERTON 07811 340975 07889 194198 01684 275859 Melbourne Villa www.glosfirewood.co.uk Longhope Glos Mobile firewood processing unit, log splitting service and T: 07889 194198 tractor hedge trimming E: [email protected] CHURCHAM BUSINESS PARK Office and industrial units available Stylish, purpose designed buildings with a mix of industrial and office space available to rent. Superbly located on the main A40 Gloucester to Ross-on-Wye trunk road and with easy links to motorway networks. Flexible lease arrangements, well-managed clean and tidy estate, secure site with locked gates and CCTV, ample car parking, compliant landlord and with spacious lawns and rest areas enjoying views over open countryside. Would suit small and medium businesses with units from 300sq ft to 5,500sq ft. ------For further details contact: Trish Smart Tel: 01452 750204 or 07900 581779 Email: [email protected]
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Kitchens bathrooms studies
tel: 01452 831 538 fax: 01452 831 048 email: [email protected] web: www.taylormadebystanton.co.uk
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JOHN BARNES BAYLEY’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SPECIALISTS CLEANING
SERVICES
Fully Insured Three Piece Suites Spot & Stain Removal Oriental Rugs Window Cleaning—Commercial & Domestic—Fully Insured Water Fed Pole & Traditional Treat your house to a spring clean High & awkward access Windows whatever time of year! Gutter Cleaning & Pressure Washing References can be given For a prompt professional service Tel: 01432 508979 call John on: Mobile: 07771 870891 T: 01531 660778 M: 0794 1271344 Email: [email protected] Braemar, Lugwardine, Hereford, HR1 4AE
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Are you considering Equity Release?
Equity release schemes are a means of releasing capital which is locked up in property in order to achieve financial freedom for the homeowner in retirement.
Just as when taking out a mortgage there are many different types of schemes offered by lenders and it is important to therefore understand the terms of the scheme as you are making a lifetime commitment.
We are able to provide independent, impartial legal advice on any scheme that has been recommended to you and provide a helping hand in order to settle any concerns you may have.
For a FREE and informal chat please just call me, Aimee Porter on 01452 525351 or, if you prefer, email me at [email protected]
Treasures Solicitors LLP, 17 St Johns Lane, Gloucester, GL1 2AZ
52 Alison Margaret’s Mobile Hairdresser
Huntley Tel: 01452 831253 M: 07786383705
(Old Police Station) Friendly Reasonable prices Your Ladies, Gents Ladies & Gents and Children Hairdresser Over 30 years Experience
T: 01452 830486 Also AVON representative
Please ring for more details
Body Care IFA QUALIFIED AROMATHERAPIST Beauty Therapy Clinic Room CRB checked, offering a mobile Treatments available: massage service in this area Electrolysis Beauty therapy REASONABLE RATES Facials Waxing Good for aching muscles, stress, Manicures & Pedicures depression, insomnia or just pure Eyebrow shaping & tinting 'me' time And much more... Call: 01531 828 548 or For an appointment call 07751069466 Sue Parry web site: (Qualified Therapist) www.claireharrisonsaromamassage.com on 01452 830700 Ask for Claire
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www.crystaltaichi.co.uk [email protected]
01452 830000
Come and join us at SISTER ACT Gloucester Academy of Music DISCO 11a Westgate Street Playing music from the Sixties to the present day We offer a wide range Adult Birthdays, of musical opportunities Anniversaries, for all ages and abilities Weddings, term-time and holidays www.gamusic.co.uk Children’s Discos etc. Competitive Rates and very Contact us for a free reliable service trial session by email: [email protected] More info or phone us on: Telephone Alison or Sandra on 01452 385162 01452 790486
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LONGHOPE
POST OFFICE
T: 01452 830201 LONGHOPE POST OFFICE Tel. 830201 Post Office Post Office Motor Tax, TV Licences, Girobank National Savings Bank, Bills,-- Personal Banking Services, Motor tax andElectricity car insurance,,, Water Rates, Telephone, Council Tax Foreign Currency (including Euros and US DollarsForeign Currency, on demand), Travellers Cheques, Travellers cheques, Travel Insurance, Insurance Shop Bill Payments, Post Office Savings & InvestmentsHigh Quality products, Cards, Stationery, Royal Mail Sorting & Delivery Office sweets, etc. Exhibition Room Shop Works of Art and Craft by local people High quality cards, stationery, and confectionery Gallery Exhibitions of Art by local artists
55 ABFAB FLOORING 19 Market Street, Cinderford, Glos. GL14 2RT BAGGIES [email protected] Established 2004 Business award winner 2006, 2008, 2010. Here at ABFAB flooring we take pride in what we do and we care what you think. We value old and new customers. Garage and House Clearance We sell Carpets, Vinyls, Laminates and rugs. Small items or full clearance We offer a free no obligation home selection and quote service. Anything from We offer uplift of old floor coverings and move of furniture if you need help (on Furniture, Scrap Metal, request). Bric a Brac, We offer a 10% discount for OAPs on all floor coverings. Even garden rubbish We offer a professional and friendly fitting Everything taken away service. SO PLEASE GIVE US A CALL ON 01594 827272 OPENING HOURS: MONDAY—FRIDAY 9AM—5PM SATURDAY 9AM—NOON Phone 01531 650217 SEE US ON THE BEST OF THE FORST OF DEAN WEBSITE AND LOOK AT OUR TESTIMONIALS Mobile 07780 831800
Fund-raising while you shop! No Pain - We Gain All Saints Church Longhope has so far received £578+ towards its fund-raising from Easy Fundraising, earned by 17 local people who have done their shopping on the net, and nominated the church as the recipient of donations made by the companies signed up to the scheme. Argos, M & S, Expedia, Thomas Cook, Vodafone, John Lewis and hundreds more suppliers who will donate between 0.5% and 5% (sometimes more) of the amount you spend. So: step one - log on to www.easyfundraising.org.uk step two - register with All Saints Church Longhope step three – start shopping and see how much you earn for the church!
56 Portugal/Algarve
Villa with private pool & large garden with mountain views.
Sleeps 6/8. Maid service. Good local restaurants.
Villa is approximately 5 miles from stunning sandy beaches.
Available for short or long term lets, at reasonable rates.
Tel: 01452 831444 Or email: [email protected] www.skansenholidays.co.uk
Stone End Kitchen Churcham
Good quality, home Hand crafted Real Ales from May Hill, Gloucestershire using Spring Water from prepared food for the farm, naturally conditioned in the all occasions at bottle or cask. May Hill Wellbrew Ale affordable prices. Summit 4.9% Dark, Malty Ale Also china, linen, Legless Cow 4.8% Fruity Hop Finish Legend 4.5% Pale Ale cutlery and 50 seat Admiral May 3.8% Amber Ale party tent to hire. May Hill Wassail 3.8% Dark Rich Ale Wedding & party Produced in Bottles, 10L Beer Boxes and Casks. Cakes to order. All available to buy direct from the Brewery Enquiries to: Wendy Lewis May Hill Brewery, Holly Bush Farm Ross Road, Longhope, Glos, GL17 0NG 01452 750156 01452 830222 www.mayhillbrewery.com
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The Farmer’s
Boy Inn
The Multi Award Winning Farmer’s Boy Inn, Ross Rd, Longhope, GL17 0LP 01452 831300 www.thefarmersboyinn.co.uk "The way traditional pubs should be" - Proprietor Phil Kiernan MBII Thank You for your support— "You have been Fantastic" Forest of Dean's Pub Of The Year 2012/13 Winner of 3 Silver Awards at The British Pie Awards Forest of Dean's Customer Service Restaurant of the Year 2012/13 Famous Grouse "Famous Pub of the Year 2011/12 Net.mums Family "Pub of the Year" Gloucestershire Choice of 3 roasts plus full menu Sundays 12 until 9pm Serving food all day, everyday *Children's play area & pet friendly *New Wine, Cheese & Pie Shop now open 9am till late, 7 days a week *Take away Pies also delivered to your door *En-suite Accommodation. Book online *Home to www.madaboutpies.co.uk 01452 831300 "Don't take our word for it"
Independent Free House Family run since 1980
Mike & Marg Jefferies Owners Michelle & Kara Jefferies Managers www.kingshead-birdwood.co.uk [email protected]
2 & 3 Course Senior Citizen Menu Monday – Saturday (except Bank Holidays)
2 course Sunday Roasts
8 Accommodation Rooms, all en-suite priced from £40 (inc B'fast) plus seasonal special offers. Pubs restaurants Food Served Mon - Thurs 12-3pm & 6-9pm, Fri - Sun 12-9pm
The Kings Head Inn, Birdwood, Nr Huntley, Gloucestershire 01452 750348
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Sleepy Hollow Wigpool Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0JN
Gloucestershire’s Premier cattery
We are a small, high quality boarding cattery which is family owned and managed, situated in a rural location within the Forest Of Dean. Whether you're moving house, booking a holiday, planning a business trip, or any personal difficulties, Celtic Cattery offers a professional, quiet and caring service with competitive daily rates. Our aim is to ensure that your cat is a happy cat, with all the love, cuddles & individual personal attention that they receive at home.
Even the most discerning of cats will appreciate our heated luxury accommodation.
Tel: 01594 542597 email. [email protected] www.celticcattery.co.uk
IS YOUR PET HOME ALONE?
Are You
Out all day?, Work all the time?, Holiday booked? Just too busy or unable to give your pet the time it needs?
Dog walking, Pet & House sitting, Dog & Cat home visits as an alternative to Boarding Kennels, Pet taxi, Small animal boarding, Basic puppy training & Socialisation P.A.W.S offers a friendly and reliable service from a local family run business with 25 years experience in Animal Care.
RING NOW FOR FREE CONSULTATION & FIRST WALK FREE! Tel: 01452 790686 Mob: 07581008603 Qualified in Animal Management & National Certificate. Fully insured, Police checked Member of NARP: National Association of Registered Pet-sitters 59
Happy Howlers PC/LAPTOP PROBLEMS?
Your Pet is my passion PC or Laptop Repairs & Upgrades
Happy Howlers provide a friendly and I offer a local and personal service, Professional Dog Grooming Service. providing friendly, sensible and affordable support for home and small Our services include: office computer users. Bathing Services include: Clipping IT support Styling Computer repairs and upgrades Nail clipping Maintenance,
Virus removal Please see our website for Data recovery and much more… prices and special officers:
www.happyhowlers.co.uk I offer Competitive Rates Or contact us by phone on: CRB Checked 07970 953 300 Home Visits Available You will find us at: Ground Floor, Unit CompTIA & A+ Certified 12 Lady Grove Business Park, Mitcheldean (Near Longhope) Please phone
01594 829544 or 07748387664 O P E N N O W
Ofsted registered Pre-school Quality, affordable childcare and education in a safe environment, for children aged 2-5
Monday 9-1 £10, Tuesday 9-3 £15, Wednesday 9-1 £10, Thursday 9-3 £15.
Flexible sessions available e.g. mornings only
Meet and greet sessions 9-10 every Wednesday for toddlers and parents/grandparents £1
All sessions term time only
Government voucher funding for 3 & 4 year olds and 2 year olds where criteria are met
CALL US NOW FOR A FREE SESSION! Lower Latchen Rooms Longhope, Tel Vanessa: 07867 943734 www.longhopepreschool.co.uk
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Funeral Directors Memorials Independent Family Owned supplied and fitted Ross-on-Wye Hand carved/sandblasted 24 Hours Service lettering
Private Chapels of Rest Renovations undertaken
01989 562092 FURNACE LANE www.williambevan.co.uk NEWENT
GOLDEN CHARTER 01531 820474 Pre-Paid Funeral Plans SMITHS FUNERAL SERVICES (KJ, PJ, SM, SJ & RJ Tyler)
Independent Family Funeral Directors 24 hour personal attention Home Visits Private Chapels of Rest in Newent & Gloucester Pre-payment Funeral Plans Advice on eco-friendly Funerals Memorials supplied and fitted FURNACE LANE, NEWENT, GLOS GL18 1DD 01531 820474
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JOHN HALL OF CHURCHAM
For a complete Funeral Service in any district
Private Chapels of Rest
Memorials
01452 750489
For Prompt Attention Day or Night
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The Manor House and Hope Brook Court part of the Longhope Manor Estate Church Road, Longhope. GL17 0LL
Your local care home can help in so many ways:
Nursing Care Palliative Care Respite Care Dementia Care Day Care
To discuss your requirements in complete confidence, please call us on:
01452 830291 or [email protected]
In an emergency/24 hours a day: 07874935201
Alternatively, please call in and meet our Registered Queen’s Nurse Michelle Jarvis.
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