Issue 043 June 2004 - Nailsworth News

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Focus on Youth Nailsworth Scouts Now, as the evenings get lighter and the days get warmer, Nailsworth Scouts (aged 10 – 14½ years old) are looking forward to a busy summer term. It started with some traditional knot tying as the Scouts built chariots and raced them round King George V Field, but Scouting in the 21 st Century is not just about tying knots and doing good deeds. For example Nailsworth Scouts are looking forward to taking part in the District Scout Orienteering Competition in the middle of May and feel they have a good chance of winning; we look forward to bringing you the results in a future issue of Nailsworth News. In June some of the older Scouts will be putting into practice some of the map reading and navigation skills they learnt last term as they go back-packing among the valleys of the Black Mountains. “The Malvern Challenge”, also in June, is an annual Gloucestershire event for over 3000 Scouts from across the UK - the Nailsworth Scouts will be there enjoying a weekend of challenges, competitions, sports and a huge “scouting party” ending with a firework display. Looking further ahead to July there’s a huge district fun day with activities ranging from rock climbing, archery, shooting and competitions, to arts, crafts, sports, games and many more. Troop summer camp is always one of the highlights of the year and in 2004 it’s taking place near Malvern at the beginning of August. We’re proud that 3 Scouts from the troop are part of the Stroud and Tetbury District Contingent to the Scout Association’s European Jamboree in 2005. This will be the largest Scouting event in Europe for over 10 years and will bring together over 25,000 Scouts from across Europe and beyond. All the members of the contingent, drawn from across the Stroud and Tetbury area, have already met one another at their first pre-Jamboree “getting to know you” day on Good Friday. They are now all looking forward to the next pre-Jamboree teambuilding event later in August where they will spend three days taking part in sailing, kayaking, dragon-boat racing, raft-building and camping at the National Scout Water Activities Centre near Marlow. In addition to all this there are the weekly Scout meetings. 833054 Ross Workman, Head of Nailsworth Primary School writes Families in Partnership Congratulations to more than 10 parents and carers who took part in our extended Parents in Partnership course at School over the last months. With the support of outside tutors and our own staff from our school and Phoenix Playmates, parents have completed an extended course designed to strengthen the link between home and school. They worked in sessions alone and alongside their children, designed to help them support learning in each of the key areas of experience in the Foundation Stage. Our thanks to the parents, staff and tutors involved. We are looking forward to running a new course next year. Digital Stroud Group We have also been delighted to host a basic computer skills course run under the auspices of the Digital Stroud initiative each Monday morning this term. This course has been particularly taken up by members of the volunteer team running the Town Information Centre - we hope they have enjoyed their time back at school! History comes to Life Nearly 100 children were transported back in time following the visit of the local Rainbow Theatre group. As part of their history studies, children dressed in rags and journeyed back to Victorian times in a short but lively presentation by a group of 5 actors. Life was very different for children then and the role-play gave our children a vivid experience of how things could have been as a chimney sweep, a mine worker, a match girl or a Board School pupil. History has never seemed so real! Out and about This is the season of school trips and our children have been 'out and about' this month. Children from 3 classes have been enjoying programmes at Westonbirt Arboretum for the first time this year. Other groups will be visiting Bristol Zoo, Oldown Country Park and Slimbridge. Our most intrepid journey is saved for the Year 6 children in the last full week of term who are travelling once again to the Isle of Wight. More than 30 children and 4 staff will be enjoying a 5 day stay in Shanklin and, among other adventures, will have a chance to visit a medieval castle, hunt for fossils, live the life of a smuggler and explore the 'amazon' rainforest. And all without leaving the island! 6 Nailsworth Domestic Appliance Repairs Matthew ~ 833310 A fast, local & reliable service Most makes of washing machines, dishwashers, fridge/freezers, tumble dryers & electric cookers
Sport in Nailsworth Sport in Nailsworth Please contact Don Luke (832812) or Martin Stone (833132) for inclusion on this page. Nailsworth Mills Bowling Club As part of Nailsworth Festival, the Bowls Club had a ‘Taster Day’ when non-members who would like to try out the game could come along without any obligation and satisfy their curiosity with bowls and instruction freely available. It was a cold, wet, miserable day but still 5 people turned up to have a go and 3 of them applied to join the club – so something was right! We are holding 3 more taster days – Wed. 26 th May from 1pm-5pm, and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday 6 th June and Saturday 12 th June. We hope to see you there! Cricket Photographs by Martin Stone I visited the Commoners’ Nympsfield ground on Sunday 16 th May with your intrepid photographer and witnessed a most entertaining game of cricket. In scoring 178 by tea, with 71 from Nailsworth’s Simon Elmer, I was fairly confident that the home team would enjoy an easy victory. Not so! North Cerney overcame their total in 11 fewer overs to comfortably win the match. Nareen Kumar opening the bowling for Commoners. Of course winning and losing are only secondary to the “occasion” in village cricket. Tea was exceptional by any standards. (Particularly the egg sandwiches and the green olives – yes olives!) The view of the countryside from the pavilion is stunning and the bumpy outfield provides endless entertainment, except if you happen to be one of the unfortunate fielders! The Commoners youngest player, India born Nareen Kumar, works for Williams Kitchen and, much to the delight of the team, has recently had his visa extended by one year enabling him to complete the 2004 season. He has a whippy bowling action and if he can achieve more Psisoft Games Lan Gaming Centre, Hobby Games Shop, Card and Board Game Party Hire: Looking for a different Party venue 14 Networked PC’s, Games Room and RC Racetrack available for Private hire. Suits all ages! Events: Sanctioned events for a variety of games running weekly. Come and see us! See http://www.psi-soft.co.uk for event details. consistency of line and length could be a fine bowler. This year Commoners have entered the Pratt Cup so cricket is played most Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons for the next few months. [See the diary for details.] Please put the date of the Commoners Eights in your diaries: Sunday 15 th August. This is a great fun day for all the family with good cheap food and drinks plus entertainments. For details phone Ron Birch on 750371. Nailsworth Tennis Club has started a very busy summer season of matches competing at various levels with other clubs throughout the county. Despite all the uncertainty about its venue, the members still enjoy a friendly competitive and social atmosphere. The club run six teams in the summer leagues, 3 Men's and 3 Ladies and can offer team tennis for the majority of members. Since the formation in 1989 the club has gone from strength to strength with the Ladies A team competing in the Premier division for a second season. Three qualified LTA coaches offer coaching to all standards from the beginner to the team players. Adult membership is up to maximum so this year we are concentrating on and encouraging junior membership. Phil Sims takes control of the juniors and has been progressively building up his 'squads'. The teaching sessions make the youngsters work but are also good fun. Contact Phil on 834903 or take a look at our website, www.nailsworthltc.co.uk FGR new signings (Can anyone tell us about the whippet racing on Sunday mornings at Nympsfield or was somebody pulling my leg) 7 The Men’s ‘A’ team Manager, Tim Harris, has signed 3 new players: Charlie Griffin (25), Danny Greaves (20) & Matt Aubrey (19) NAILSWORTH Recreation Centre Nailsworth Primary School, Nympsfield Road Tel (01453) 836951 • Get Fit, Stay Fit classes • Badminton and Table Tennis facilities • Function rooms available for hire • Soccer pitches and training areas available • Indoor 5 A-side and basketball facilities for hire OPENING HOURS - Monday to Wednesday and Friday . . . 6pm to 10 pm STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
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