Issue 043 June 2004 - Nailsworth News

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Local History — Ann Makemson Stokescroft, Chestnut Hill Stokescroft, near Cossack Square, is a very attractive house, built about 1700, with three gables with the usual small oval windows and, below, elegant sash windows. The doorway has a fine shell hood. The rainwater heads are the original lead ones as are the interior oak staircases with twisted balustrades. The room to the right on the ground floor still has its Cotswold stone flags and fireplace intact. The house probably incorporates a smaller 17 th C. house. The whole building was restored with the help of a grant in 1972 when scribblings were found on an attic wall suggesting local soldiers had been billeted there in 1812- 1815 giving rise to it being called ‘The Barracks’. Legend has it that Russian prisoners were kept here during the Crimean War giving Cossack Square its name. In Victorian days it was the home of the Stokes family. Adrian Stokes J.P. was a magistrate and before anyone could be taken into custody by the Nailsworth Police and sent to Horsley Prison they had to appear before him. Adjoining Stokescroft a ‘blind house’ was built in 1834. This was a small windowless prison where the ‘drunk & disorderly’ could be lodged temporarily. In 1889 Stokescroft was privately converted to become Nailsworth’s first flats for the elderly. The restoration of Stokescroft took place in 1972. That’s when Smiths Solicitors moved in from Smith House in Pensile Road. The building is open to visitors on Wednesdays 2-4pm by appointment only. William Smith, the founder of the family firm of Solicitors, died suddenly at the age of 53 and in 1862 a memorial stone drinking fountain was erected commemorating him and the fact that he was instrumental in securing a pure supply of water for Nailsworth. We have had contact with Mrs. Bythway who lives in Sherringham. She is a direct descendent of William Smith. Her father, Geoffrey Pavey-Smith gave land to the town in the old Market in 1931 & in 1938, the land on which the bus station now stands. Her view is that if the fountain is to be re-sited (again) it should be to Cossack Square, near the Solicitors’ office. GABRIOLA Rebels with Disabilities Not just another Charity shop! The Shop for the Guild of Disabled Homeworkers in Fountain Street is in trouble. It has almost run out of money. If it has to close it will be a great loss to several groups of people. It is, after all, the only place in town where it’s possible to get any sort of haberdashery, knitting wools, embroidery threads, etc. (to say nothing of Dolly’s clothes). Nothing in the shop is second-hand and their greetings cards are second to none. More important, it is unique in Britain as the shopfront for about 350-400 people who, though disabled, can and do make a huge variety high quality goods for sale. These goods are sold free of any surcharge. The shop depends on the haberdashery sales for its income which has to cover rent, lighting, heating, staff, etc. The staff include Fay Ede the co-ordinator, Margaret King who looks after the shop helped by Lucy Williams and volunteers including Val Pride and Rosemary Bowman. They are looking for sponsors - can anyone help GARDEN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES To book a free design consultation, or a free quote for landscaping work etc… Email:design4gardens@aol.com Mark Tolfree Dip GD.(Inst.GD.) Call 01453 843133 (7 days) A DOWN TO EARTH SERVICE FOR YOUR OUTER SPACE Fay Ede & Margaret King LIVING LANDSCAPES Garden Maintenance & Improvement Vegetable growing & composting Hedge cutting & Mowing Planting borders, pruning small trees, Fencing & Patios CHARLES GRAYSON 01453 7665269 rope store studio gallery making their mark a collaboration daniel fisher - ceramics matthew harris - textiles & drawings maggie shaw - paintings may 29 to 3 july wednesday - saturday 11am - 5pm open discussion with the three artists – june 9th rope store studio gallery, old market, nailsworth 01453 839440 www.ropestoregallery.co.uk 12 General Building Contractors Specialist in Stone & Listed Buildings Traditional Hydraulic Lime Work Tel 01453 825948 Mob: 07976 383969
Nailsworth folk: - Norman Phillips by Mike Brinkworth Because of his deep-rooted association with Nailsworth, Norman has become one of the town’s most recognisable personalities. He keeps himself extremely well informed on all town and local issues by regularly attending Town Council Meetings, devoting much of his time to reading in the library, and assisting in the Nailsworth Archives. ‘I like to know what’s happening’, he said. He takes a special interest in environmental and conservation issues and is wellknown for his enthusiasm for recycling steel and aluminium cans. He is also a member of the team that regularly delivers the Nailsworth News. Norman came to live in Glendower, Watledge in 1949; his mother had bought the property from her Aunt Helen, widow of the poet, W.H. Davies, who had occupied the house until his death in 1940. In those early days he remembers a very different Nailsworth with family-run stores, a busy railway station yard, a clock on stilts and a garage in Fountain Street, six town pubs, and two-way traffic passing through Market Street (much of Old Market was still in private use). Since then, he has witnessed all its many changes, but happily admits that he wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. As a great nephew of W. H. Davies, he has often been consulted about the poet’s life and has contributed a number of items to the town archive collection. He especially remembers being a guest of honour at the unveiling of the W. H. Davies sculpture in Newport, Monmouthshire in 1990 commemorating the 50 th anniversary of his death. Each week he takes part in three distinctly different kinds of church meeting. At the Friends’ Meeting House he experiences quiet meditation and silent worship, whilst at Christ Church he shares in readings and discussions with the Bible Study Group. In complete contrast to these gentle, contemplative activities, he greatly enjoys the Stroud Christian Fellowship meetings with their joyous and exuberant music making and song. He quietly boasts that, ‘By attending more than one church, I meet a wider range of fellow -christians’. Sadly, Glendower Cottage now awaits essential repairs and Norman is housed in temporary accommodation. He looks forward to returning home when the work has been completed. 13 Ruskin Mill Centre for Cultural Development Ruskin Mill is inspired by the work of William Morris, Rudolf Steiner and John Ruskin 2 -27 June EXHIBITION: A contemporary drawing show by selected artists, both local and national, organised by Lorraine Robbins. This exhibition forms part of Stroud Valleys Open Studios visual arts festival. Saturday 26 June 10.30-12.30 12.30 STORYTELLING for children (aged 5+) with Allison Cumberbirch £4 Adults, £3 child, £10 family ticket Thursday 8 July A YEAR’S WORK Ruskin Mill students’ exhibition of art and craft Monday 12 July - Friday 15 July Chris Wood and the String Summer School GALLERY: 10– 5 daily: Regular exhibitions of art, craft and the environment REGULAR EVENTS: Rag Rugs, Felting, Indigo Dyeing with Margaret Docherty 833320: Plant Dyeing with Marianne van der Tas 762862: Soapmaking with Jonathon Code 766931: Stonecarving with Greg Tricker 755352: Voice & performance Work with Robin Labron 07977 174758: Community Art Clas- ses 833472: Yoga with Chris Hewett 834304: Children’s Storytelling 837537. Old Bristol Road, Nailsworth, Glos GL6 0LA Tel: 01453 837537 www.ruskin-mill.org.uk Please use car park at HORSLEY MILL or public parking. Evening & weekends please use DIPPLES car park. see web site for full listing of events: www.ruskin-mill.org.uk Nailsworth Library displays the town’s only permanent memorial to W.H.Davies. This beautiful tinted limewood relief panel was especially carved by sculptor David John for the W. H. Davies Evening held in September 1990 to commemorate the 50 th anniversary of the poet’s death. During that very special evening celebration of poetry, music and narration, David presented the panel to Nailsworth Civic Society, who received it on behalf of the people of Nailsworth. The question then arose ‘where could it be safely housed for the maximum number of local residents to see it’ The library, a literary resource and a central location and meeting place, became the obvious choice, particularly when the idea was so warmly welcomed by the staff there. It has proved to be the ideal site. COACHING Need to gain clarity and a fresh perspective Are there hidden aspects to your work problem Want to find a way forward that suits you If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these, contact Helen Wade at Monkswood Associates Tel 01453.835263 Email helen@monkswoodassociates.co.uk Website www.monkswoodassociates.co.uk Email for free monthly e-newsletter
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