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What’s On
in Cam, Dursley
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Autumn 2010
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Dursley Farmers’ Market
Under Dursley’s historic Market Hall - with free parking nearby.
Local products from local producers - keeping up the tradition of local delicacies.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, locally reared meat, local cheeses,
delicious home made cakes, jams and chutneys, and other speciality products.
Berkeley Castle
Vale Vision Development Trust Ltd - Office of the local development
trust: information on regeneration and development and what is happening
in the area. Also local walks and other information.
01453 544933 email: valevision@btconnect.com www.valevision.org.uk
Every second Saturday in the month in the Market Place: 9.00am – 1.00pm
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WWT Slimbridge
Jenner Museum

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Dursley Heritage Centre - 1,000 years of Dursley’s history displayed in varied forms.
Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30 - 12.30pm.
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Newark Park - Ozleworth. National Trust house and gardens, 01453 842644.
Former Tudor hunting lodge.
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Berkeley Castle - Norman fortress. Home to the Berkeley family for centuries.
See where Edward II was murdered and where barons gathered before Magna Carta
was signed. See page 9 for autumn events.
Also a wonderful party and wedding venue. 01453 810332 www.berkeley-castle.com
Breakheart Quarry - 54 acres of outstanding natural beauty with far reaching
views towards the two river Severn crossings and the Tyndale Monument. Great for
picnics, bird watching, fossil hunting and short circular walks suitable for all ages and
abilities.
www.breakheart-community-project.org.uk
Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club - Modern clubhouse, extensive fleet and terrific
views, a great site. Trial sessions. Food by Guiseppe.
www.bggc.co.uk
Cam Jubilee Playing Field - beautiful views; exercise or just relax. Football pitches,
skate park, ball court, climb stones, fitness kit, junior trim trail and easy access path.
Cam Peak and Long Down - Challenging walking and spectacular views.
Canalside at Shepherds Patch: Gloucester – Sharpness Canal
Canalside walking, eating, boating and cycle hire near to WWT Slimbridge.
Cattle Country Adventure Park - 01453 810510
www.cattlecountry.co.uk
Lister Club - Social centre that incorporates the Lister Hall, with shows, concerts, etc.
Coaley Peak - nature reserve on the Cotswold Way: magnificent views. A favourite for
walking, hang gliding, flying model aircraft or enjoying a picnic while watching the gliders.
Cotswold Edge Golf Club - Picturesque situation.
www.cotswoldedgegolfclub.co.uk
Cotswold Way National Trail - over 100 miles from Chipping Campden to Bath.
Following the Stinchcombe Hill escarpment, with fantastic views throughout, it descends
to the market town of Dursley which has a range of shops, eating places and real-ale
pubs. Also check out the local circular walks on www.nationaltrail.co.uk/cotswold
Dursley Sports Centre - Wide range of activities: 01453 543832.
Dursley Swimming Pool - See advertisement. 01453 546441.
Dursley’s Woods and Sculpture Trail - Acres of natural woodland crossed by many
paths. A haven for walkers on the slopes of the Cotswold escarpment. Twinberrow Wood
includes the Dursley Sculpture & Play Trail (free entry). Explore interesting works by local
groups and artists. Trail leaflet and children’s quiz available from the Vale Vision shop in
Long Street and on website.
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Owlpen Manor and Gardens - Uley. 01453 860261. Formal historic gardens set in a
wooded hillside surrounding a Tudor manor house. Exclusive dining. www.owlpen.com
20 Prema - a small independent rural Arts Centre, Uley, 01453 860703.
Dynamic live events and a broad range of participatory arts opportunities. A welcoming
venue with forward-looking and quality creativity.
www.prema.demon.co.uk
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Recreation Ground - An extensive and well used community green area.
Saul Junction - Where the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal crosses the Stroudwater Canal.
Heritage Centre, boat trips, marina, café. www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/canal.sauljunction
23 Stinchcombe Hill & Golf Club - Excellent varied walking with breathtaking views over
the Severn estuary and to the hills of Wales. Also a scenic and challenging golf course.
See advertisement on rear cover and
www.stinchcombegolfclub.com
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Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 41 - Long distance cycle route between
Bristol and Rugby, via Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon. www.sustrans.org.uk
25 Thistledown Environmental Centre, Nympsfield - 01453 860420. Set in 70 acres
of tranquil Cotswold scenery. Stimulating day out with natural environments, wildlife,
historical features, sculpture, art and rural crafts.
www.thistledown.org.uk
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Tyndale Monument - 01531 543691. Erected in 1866 in memory of William Tyndale, translator
of the bible into English. Open daily, key can be collected from the stores, Barrs Lane, 9 - 1pm,
and 3 - 6pm. Open at weekends - no key needed. Honesty box in the wall for donations.
Uley Bury - One of the finest examples of a promontory fort in Britain. Close by is Hetty
Pegler’s Tump, a communal burial mound dating back to the Neolithic period.
Westonbirt Arboretum - the National Arboretum. One of the most spectacular collections
of trees in the world.
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
29 Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust - Slimbridge. Astounding array of wildlife with the world’s
largest collection of swans, geese and ducks.
See ad on page10.
www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge
30 Woodchester Mansion - An abandoned gothic revival Mansion saved from dereliction.
Hear the story of the mansion, experience the mystery of this unfinished masterpiece, said to be
haunted. Teas, ices, shop, fine walks. 01453 861541. www.woodchestermansion.org.uk
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Woodchester Valley - National Trust: Beautiful secluded valley with a chain of lakes.
Site of Special Scientific Interest.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
16 Edward Jenner Museum - Berkeley. 01453 810631. It was here in 1796 that Jenner pioneered
a vaccination against smallpox that changed the world. He was also fascinated by geology,
ballooning and natural history. See advertisement on back cover. www.jennermuseum.com
17 Kingshill House Arts and Entertainment Centre - 01453 549133. Hugely varied
entertainment programme from rock guitar concerts to comedies and historical dramas.
Range of arts and other classes. See page 7 advertisement. www.kingshillhouse.org.uk
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Library - The ground floor is dedicated to Library Services, books, DVDs,
games and music CDs. Also houses community services offered by Stroud District
Council, Community Enterprise Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau, GL11,
The Learning Community and a Jobcentre plus phone link and Internet Cafe.
Meeting room available for hire.
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SPECIALIST SHOPPING
Farmers’ Market: Dursley’s Market Place
Dursley’s farmers’ market offers a varied range of foods and crafts from local producers. Sample
Cotswolds products sold direct to the consumer. Fresh ingredients and a great atmosphere.
Held monthly, every second Saturday.
The Honeypot, 28 Parsonage St, Dursley 01453 545522
Put the buzz back into your life with health , wholefoods and
environmentally friendly products, including Ecover (refill your empty
bottles while you wait). A variety of local produce, organic milk and
cream, local honey and Slimbridge soaps. Homebrew beer and wine
kits and equipment. A range of cake decorations, icing and marzipan.
Intersound, 56 Parsonage St, Dursley 01453 549783
The most exciting guitars in the South West, a wide variety - many famous names. Hand built
acoustics and E basses. On-site workshop for full set up and repairs. Drums, drum accessories
and a large selection of books. See local band events on website. www.intersound.co.uk
That New Shop, 44 Parsonage St, Dursley 01453 546832
An outstanding shop, offering gorgeous stuff for body and home on two floors. That New Shop
has brought joy to the ladies of Dursley and district for 30 years and it keeps getting better!
Clothes by Olsen, Adini, and Masai. Other smashing stuff by Emma Bridgewater, Neal’s Yard,
Crabtree & Evelyn and Ortigia. Bags by Radley and Kipling. Fab jewellery and shoes plus the best
greetings cards for miles.
www.thatnewshop.co.uk
Tolsey Two, 45 Parsonage Street, Dursley 01453 548145
A gem of a shop, sparkling with affordable goodies. Local crafts as well as unusual and inspiring
gifts for all pockets, including recycled glass, Mexican wall art, natural home scents and organic
body soaps. Special gift packs made up to order. A surprising range of gifts for less than £10, and
special offers for Christmas.
bed & breakfast
Meadowside Bed & Breakfast, Berkeley Heath 01453 511884
Set in a semi-rural location with two acres of land. We keep a variety of small animals.
Excellent home cooked breakfast and stylish accommodation.
A warm welcome awaits.
www.meadowsidebedandbreakfast.co.uk
Waterend Farm, Coaley 01453 899141
Quiet well equipped venue for small business group meetings or training sessions, suitable for
small private functions. Excellent home cooked catering. 4* Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast on site.
Ample free parking. email: enquiries@waterendfarm.co.uk
www.waterendfarm.co.uk
Local Cinemas
Apollo Cinemas, Merrywalks, Stroud 0871 220 600
Six screens, daytime and family discounts, students / senior citizens concessions.
Kids Club. Programme and on-line booking:
www.apollocinemas.com/apollo-stroud
Electric Picture House, Wotton-under-Edge 01453 844601 (Office)
An independent and affordable all digital widescreen cinema with high quality 3D facility,
showing an exciting mix of new releases, classics, family films and world cinema. Available for
block bookings or private hire. Online booking facility, fully air conditioned auditorium and free
parking. Film information line: 01453 844401
www.wottoneph.co.uk
Eating & drinking
The Berkeley Arms, High Street, Cam 01453 542424
Friendly family run pub, beer garden. See advertisement on back cover.
The Carpenters Arms, 32 Uley Road, Dursley 01453 542023
Open 7 days, 12 noon until late. Live entertainment most weekends (see notice board outside).
Sky Sports, ESPN - all sports! Sunday roast 12 - 2pm.
The Courtyard Café, 12 Parsonage Street, Dursley 01453 544246
Fully licensed and air conditioned – serving a choice of breakfasts, specialised coffees,
homemade cakes, fresh salads and sandwiches, homemade soup, hot and cold lunches and
traditional afternoon teas. Indoor and outdoor seating.
The Filling Station, Silver Street, Dursley 01453 542609
One stop breakfast and lunch shop. A huge selection of baguettes, homemade soup and salads,
filled jacket potatoes, hot and cold drinks, snacks and homemade cakes.
Call in to see what’s new on the menu.
The Fox and Hounds, Coaley 01453 890366
Under new management. Traditional Cotswold village pub. Real ales. Families welcome.
Full menu and bar snacks served Thursday to Sunday 12 - 3pm and every evening from 7.00pm.
Home cooked food with local produce. Childs’ portions. Function room and skittle alley.
The New Inn, Woodmancote, Dursley 01453 543001
Full menu served lunchtimes 12 - 2pm, and evenings 6 - 9pm excluding Mondays.
Sunday roast 12 - 3pm. Real ales; beer garden; family friendly pub. Private functions catered for.
Occasional live music (see notice board), live folk music alternate Tuesdays.
Monthly quiz, Sundays 8pm. Christmas menus now available.
The Old Crown, The Green, Uley 01453 860502
Traditional country pub, situated on the village green. Family run. Home cooked food: lunchtime
and evening menu, served 12 - 2pm and 6 - 9pm, Monday - Friday and all day at weekends.
Range of real ales. Beer garden.
The Prince of Wales Hotel, 01453 810474
Recently refurbished: new bar menu and traditional Sunday carvery. Landscaped gardens.
Conference, banqueting and function facilities available. Large and small parties catered for.
Between Dursley and Berkeley on the A38. GL13 9HD.
The Railway,
Station Road, Cam 01453 543237
www.railwayatcam.co.uk
Set in pleasant riverside surroundings. A range of
traditional ales and ciders. Good home-cooked food
served lunchtimes Tuesday - Saturday, and Friday
evenings, steak night. Beer garden.
Room available for parties with special buffet menu.
The Yew Tree,
Woodfield Road, Dursley 01453 542612
Newly refurbished. Good food served lunchtimes and evenings; new menu for autumn including
Sunday roast. Families welcome. Live music at weekends (see notice board).
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Kingshill House Arts and Entertainment Centre,
Kingshill Lane, Dursley 01453 549133
Grade II listed Georgian mansion that has a hugely
varied arts and entertainment programme: from rock
guitar concerts to comedies and historical dramas.
Friday 8 October, 8pm: American roots, blues & jazz,
ragtime, & bluegrass music from Appalachia.
Monthly Friday Nights at the House with live
entertainment and good home-cooked food.
Bar and food from 7pm, entertainment from 8pm.
Friday 22 October: Folk and Rock music with
Pete Taylor and Ben Powell.
Friday 22 November: music with Chris Finch.
Friday 3 December: Christmas at the House with Fat Boy Swing.
www.kingshillhouse.org.uk
Offering a wide range of arts and crafts classes (now also afternoons and evenings). Ten week
courses in Calligraphy, Watercolour, Painting & Drawing, Pastels, Stained Glass, Pilates, Egyptian
Belly Dancing and Drawing for Complete Beginners (5 weeks).
Workshops and demonstrations: Portraits in Oils, Sock Knitting, Handcrafted Christmas Cards,
Pottery Painting, Tapestry Weaving, Resin Jewellery, Beading. Also a Funky Fusing taster session.
Various elegant rooms available for social and business hire with bar and kitchen facilities.
Cotswold Chorus: Rehearsals on Thursdays at 7.30pm St James’ Parish Centre.
New members welcome, email: cotswoldchorus@hotmail.com
DODS
www.dursleyods.org.uk
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 October, 7.30pm: Fawlty Towers - 3 classic episodes: The Builders,
Communication Problems and Basil the Rat. Tickets £8/£7 youth concessions.
15 - 22 January 2011: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and 16 - 21 May 2011: My Fair Lady.
Tickets for all productions available now. Ticket line 07890 203318.
New members always welcome.
Dursley Male Voice Choir: 90 members performing some 15 concerts each year.
Friday 29 October: An Evening with Dursley Male Voice Choir at Berkeley Castle.
Friday/Saturday, 17/18 December: Christmas Concerts at Lister Hall.
Concert secretary, Peter Prater: 01453 543710
The Oriana Singers: a chamber choir of 25 - 30 singers.
www.dursleymalechoir.org.uk
www.orianasingers.org
Saturday 11 December, 7.30pm: An evening of Christmas Music at North Nibley Church.
Monday 13 December, 7.30pm: Carols at Stouts Hill, Uley. Contact: Sally Lamerton: 01453 860024;
David Moss: 01453 860801. email: orianasingers@hotmail.com
Tyndale Choral Society:
Arts & Entertainment
www.tyndale-choral-society.org
A warm invitation is extended to all singers, especially tenors and basses. Apprentice scheme
available for young people.
Stroud Subscription Rooms 01453 760992
www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk
Concerts, comedy, live music and exhibitions for all. email: subscription.rooms@stroud.gov.uk
The Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud 01453 763394
Set in a 17th century mansion in lovely parkland. A lively programme of exhibitions, events
and activities for all tastes and ages. Shop and café.
www.museuminthepark.org.uk
Local Events
GL11 Community Project, Fairmead, Cam 01453 548530
As a UK Online Centre, GL11 supports adults to become confident internet users. GL11 provides an
exciting programme of training including Computers, Simply Cooking, Family Learning, Everyday
English/Maths, How to Look Your Best, Employability.
Regular drop-in groups for families, older residents and children and young people.
Volunteers welcomed. If you have time to spare, fancy doing something different and meeting
others from your community, telephone for information or see the website. www.gl11.org.uk
St James’ Church - Parish Centre 01453 549280
Sat 13 November, 7.30pm: Handel’s Messiah, Tyndale Choral Society with the Amadeus Orchestra.
Friday 19 November – Sunday 28 November: Arts Week.
Saturday 20 November: Christmas Market and pipes and drums band marching through town.
For other events look out for notices and see the website
www.dursleyparishchurch.org.uk
Treetops Children’s Centre, Dursley Primary School, 01453 549860
Lots of events and activities for families. See website for holiday fun.
email: treetopscc@gloucestershire.gov.uk
www.treetopschildrenscentre.co.uk
World Jungle 078788 65297 email: jane@worldjungle.org.uk www.worldjungle.org.uk
Adults’ Classes:
Salsa: Cam Memorial Hall, Wednesdays. Beginners 6.30 - 7.30pm, Intermediates 7.30 - 8.30pm
£4 per class with Salsa Del Sol: 07766 083454.
African Dance and Showgirl/Burlesque Dance coming soon - register your interest with Jane.
22, 23 and 24 October: NEW - Dance Lead in Course for Dance Teachers, old hands, and new and
emerging, run by Gloucestershire Dance at Rednock School. Cost £100/£50 bursaries. Call Jane.
Children’s Classes:
Youth Movement Street Dance for ages 5 - 19; also Breakdance coming soon.
Classes in Dursley, call Amy on 07800 601145 to find out more
Ellen’s Street Dance - Berkeley Power Station: 4 - 4.30pm for 4 - 6 year olds (£1.50),
4.30 - 5.30pm for 7-13 year olds (£3). All welcome.
For details call 07547 678270 after 3pm week days.
OCTOBER Half term Funday for all. Check the World Jungle website for details.
Room Hire
Dursley & District Community Centre, Rednock Drive 01453 543355
Meeting Rooms for hire. Function Rooms with well stocked bars available for weddings and
birthdays etc. Contact Jane Ball at the centre for more information.
Dursley Market Hall and Market Place John Evans 01453 890458
The Market Hall (close to parking and town amenities) for functions for up to 60 people.
The Market Place is an ideal open air retail/exhibition space with independent electricity supply.
Lister Social Club, Long Street, Dursley 01453 542016
Live music, drama and dancing, skittles, short mat bowls, bar sports. Function room hire.
North Nibley Village Hall, GL11 6DP hall4all@hotmail.co.uk 07969 133476
Available for hire for social and business events (hallmark approved). Refurbished Main Hall and
well equipped kitchen plus new meeting room with separate refreshment facilities.
Stinchcombe Village Hall Margaret Wannell 01453 546200
Great venue for family celebrations, meetings, children’s parties and barbecues in our garden
with great views! Main hall with stage and kitchen or meeting room. Private parking.
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Local Events
sport & leisure
BERKELEY
Berkeley Castle 01453 810332 www.berkeley-castle.com
Fri 15 October: One woman theatre The Sixth Wife with Alison Neil, an evening with Katherine Parr.
Tuesday 26 - Thursday 28 October: The Henry VIII Puppet Show (included in entry price).
Friday 29 October: An Evening with Dursley Male Voice Choir at Berkeley Castle.
Saturday 6 November: Richard Felix’s Ghost Hunt. For tickets see www.derbyghostwalks.com
Jenner Museum, Berkeley 01453 810631 www.jennermuseum.com
25 - 31 October: Spooky Half term including Family Hallowe’en Event. See ad on back cover.
Coaley - all in the Village Hall
Friday 1 October: Curry & Quiz Night at the Fox & Hounds, contact 890190.
Friday 8 October, 10 - 1pm: Coffee Morning in aid of Help for Heroes, at 17 Betworthy.
Contact P Grimwood 890689.
Friday 8 October, 7.30pm: Harvest Supper, in the Village Hall. Contact 890449 for tickets.
Saturday 30 October, 10 - 4pm: Craft Fayre in aid of Cotswold Care Hospice.
Sunday 31 October, 2 - 5pm: Cream Teas, In Loving Memory, for Cancer Research UK, in the
Village Hall. Contact 890449 (for both Cream Tea events).
Sunday 14 November, 2 - 5pm: Cream Teas & Crafts for Christmas, in the Village Hall.
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 November: CADS Village Panto,
Three Men in a Boat. Contact 890869 for tickets.
DURSLEY
Saturday 6 November: Dursley & District Round Table
Bonfire and Fireworks Display on the Rec.
Hot food and drink on sale. Gates open from 6pm.
NORTH NIBLEY - all in the Village Hall
Celebrating the Village Hall Anniversary.
7 October: WEA Creative Writing Course, 7 weeks, fee £37.
Bookings via WEA on 0845 4582758.
Saturday 6 November: Table Top Sale - to include local produce and amateur artists’ work.
Saturday 20 November, 7.30pm: Magical Cabaret Evening with professional magician
Mark Townsend. Tickets £10/£8 in advance to include interval nibbles.
Thursday 25 November: Magic workshop - so you too can learn new tricks!
Regular classes in Nia dancing and Line dancing - Just4Fun.
Details from Jackie: 07969 133476 or email: hall4all@hotmail.co.uk.
SLIMBRIDGE
Tuesday 30 November - Saturday 4 December, 7.30pm & Saturday, 2.30pm: Treasure Island - the
pantomime by Slimbridge Variety Showgroup. Tickets £7/£4 from Slimbridge Post Office or contact
Claire Greenwood: 01453 542281.
STINCHCOMBE
Saturday 13 November, 7pm: Quiz night in the Village Hall.
ULEY
Saturday 9 October, 7.30pm: Caribbean Evening with Panache Steel Band in the Village Hall.
Tickets: £15 (children free) to include Caribbean food and punch.
Tickets from The Village Shop, St Giles Church or on the door. More information: 01453 860299.
Saturday 27 November: St Giles’ Church Autumn Fair in the Village Hall.
Sunday 5 December, 3pm: St Nicholas Praise in St Giles’ Church. All welcome.
3C Community Church 01453 546775
www.3Ccommunitychurch.org.uk
Children’s and youth activities, including Pulse Youth Church.
All welcome.
Canoe Club, contact Sue email: canoesue@tiscali.co.uk and
Mountaineering Club contact Paul email: familyvonherbert@gmail.com
Courtyard Clinic, Dursley 01453 548119
www.courtyardclinic.com
Extensive range of services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic and
complementary therapies including acupuncture, raiki, reflexology,
craniosacral and relaxation massage, together with pilates and yoga
classes, circuit and personal training. Health awareness campaign.
Courtyard Health & Fitness, Dursley 01453 546454
An independent health club offering a range of specialist exercise classes, personalised training
programmes and individual workouts. Modern facilities include an extensive range of ultra modern
equipment for the needs of all ages and fitness levels. Sauna and holistic therapies also available.
Dursley Pool & Sports Centre 01453 546441 www.stroud.gov.uk/docs/dursleypool
Public swimming and aquastretch, water workout, water combat, swim fitness plus sessions for early
risers, ladies only, disabled, over 50s and senior citizens. Full details from the Pool or website.
Clubs: Dursley Dolphins, D2 Swim Squad, Junior Life Saving, and Sub Aqua.
Special October half term events include activity days for different age groups, trampolining,
inflatable fun, intensive swim lessons for non-swimmers and beginners; at Shokkwave Youth Gym
intense workout and rave circuits sessions as well as general use.
Friday 29 October, 11 - 7pm: Freaky Friday - Hallowe’en themed games, arts and crafts.
Tai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung
www.cotswoldedgetaichi.co.uk
Traditional Chinese exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. Excellent for general health, flexibility,
posture, boosts the immune system and promotes wellbeing. Classes in Dursley: Tues 10 - 11.00am
Courtyard Clinic (suitable for over 50s but all welcome), Thursdays 7.15 - 8.45pm, St Dominic’s Hall,
Jubilee Road. Also Wotton-under-Edge and Stroud.
Private tuition option: Mark Collins 01453 544881 or 07981 805206.
Tone Zone Exercise Classes, Stinchcombe Village Hall
Monday 7 - 8pm, Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30pm, Tuesday and Friday 10 - 11am. Free crèche.
Classes are suitable for all abilities and ages. The workout is packed full of fat burning and toning
exercises to great music that will keep you coming back for more! Call Sam on 07793 755240.
Walking for Health: Vale Vision 01453 544933
www.valevision.org.uk
Varied programme for all abilities. Regret no dogs. Building distance walks (Wednesdays but
not fifth Wednesday) for those used to walking. Regular walker level (last Friday in October and
November) for those more used to walking and comfortable over footpaths, hill climbs, descents
and rougher terrain. Programme at Vale Vision shop or website.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, 01453 891900
www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge
Have a great day out at this world famous conservation site. The ideal place to get closer to nature.
Take a leisurely walk, see rare birds from around the world, join in a variety of activities and events:
birdwatch mornings, wildbird feeds and the Winter Wildlife Festival. Award winning Visitors’ Centre
and the Water’s Edge Restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Flamingos. Daily from 9.30am.
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DURSLEY POOL &
SPORTS CENTRE
Junior & Adult swimming lessons
Birthday Parties, Fitness Classes
Fitness Suite Workouts
School Holiday Activities
Public Swimming 7 days a week
For further information call
01453 546441
Your local leisure provider
Castle Street, Dursley, GL11 4BS
e-mail: dursley.pool@stroud.gov.uk
www.stroud.gov.uk/dursleypool
BERKELEY
CASTLE
Exclusively
Yours
T: 01453 810332
E: events@berkeley-castle.com
W: www.berkeley-castle.com
FREE for 3 & 4
find out more at Treetops!
Pre-School Sessions
9am-12pm / 1pm-4pm
or 9am-3pm with free cooked lunch
(use your Nursery Education Grant)
Full Day Care runs 7.30am-6pm
Quality Childcare
Good Ofsted
Qualified Staff
Ring Sally: 01453 543712
email: treetopscc@gloucestershire.gov.uk
website: www.treetopschildrenscentre.co.uk
Treetops Children’s Centre,
Dursley Primary School, GL11 4NZ
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The Country Home of a Gentleman of Science
Autumn News and Events:
Thurs 21st October Monster, Mystery and Money: The truth about Loch Ness
Cyder House Talk by Professor Gareth Williams, 7.30pm
Mon 25th - 31st Oct
info@edwardjenner.co.uk 01453 810631
Edward Jenner Museum, The Chantry, Church Lane, Berkeley. GL13 9BN
Stinchcombe HILL
GOLF CLUB
Founded in 1889 The “Hill” is a
traditional Members Club and offers
a warm welcome to all visitors,
societies and corporate guests
A level hilltop course which presents
a good golfing challenge of 18 holes,
par 68 - SSS 67
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Active Junior Section with
organised coaching
Telephone: Secretary - 01453 542015
www.stinchcombehillgolfclub.com
Spooky Half Term: Best Pumpkin Competition, Tours & Ghost stories
Full details on our website
Thursday 4th Nov Something Unexpected in Dr Jenner’s Garden - Part 2
Cyder House Talk by Dr Stuart Prior, 7.30pm
The Edward Jenner Museum has launched a new ‘Friends’ scheme, join up and get free
visits for a year! See our website for details www.jennermuseum.com
THE BERKELEY ARMS
Friendly family run pub
Four local real ales
Family beer garden
Quiz night on Tuesdays
Function room
High Street, Cam
Tel: 01453 542424
Vale Vision Development Trust Ltd
Working for the future of Cam, Dursley and surrounding Parishes
28 Long Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4HX 01453 544933
Registered in England 2005, No: 5662666
email: valevision@btconnect.com www.valevision.org.uk
The Little Printing Company 01453 844228 info@littleprinting.co.uk www.littleprinting.co.uk