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See back page advertisement or telephone 01453 546441 for current details.
Located at Kingshill adjacent to Rednock School, it offers a wide range of activities,
Mon - Fri, 6.30 - 10.30 pm call 01453 543832 or outside these hours 01453 546441.
A golf course with most spectacular scenery. See back page advertisement.
01453 542015 or email: secretary@stinchcombehill.plus.com
Fully equipped gym, exercise and Pilates studio. Weights room, sauna and therapies room.
Help and support for all ages and levels of fitness including specialist seniors' and children's
programmes. Free parking. 12 Parsonage Street, Dursley. 01453 546454.
Gloucestershire to Sharpness Canal traverses remote and pleasant countryside. Views of
the Severn Estuary, the Cotswold escarpment and the distant hills of Wales.
Shepherd’s Patch; canal side walking, eating, boating, cycle hire; near WWT Slimbridge
and the Tudor Arms: CAMRA Country Pub of the Year 2009. www.thetudorarms.co.uk
Saul Junction , Heritage Centre, boat trips, marina, nearby Stables café.
Where the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal crosses the Stroudwater Canal.
www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/canal.sauljunction
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Stinchcombe Hill offers excellent walking for those who like a brisk walk and for those who
prefer a gentle stroll. The hill with its breathtaking scenery has views over the Severn
estuary and to the hills of Wales, with seating at vantage points.
Whether you are a rambler or a bird watcher, like to photograph nature or just enjoy a
challenging walk, Cam Peak and Long Down offer an uphill climb but the scenery on
reaching the top is breathtaking and worth the effort.
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SPORT & LEISURE VENUES
National Trust: a beautiful secluded valley, located near Coaley Peak
Explore a chain of five lakes fringed by woodland with paths crisscrossing
the valley sides offering unexpected and spectacular views of
the mansion and valley. A Site of Special Scientific Interest with a
wonderful variety of vegetation and wildlife. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
WINTER EVENTS
EVENTS IN ULEY Contact parish clerk for further details 01453 860379
Sat 23 Jan, 7.00pm: Burns Night Supper and Ceilidh. Dancing to ’’Hetty Pegler’s Tump”.
£17.50, or family £40. In aid of Village Hall. Tickets at Post Office or from J. Dacey 860709.
Fri 12 & Sat 13 March, 7.30 pm: ULEY PANTO ‘Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood!’
also Saturday Matinee, 2.00pm. Tickets from Uley village Post Office.
EVENTS IN STINCHCOMBE
Fri 29 Jan 7.30pm & Sat 30 Jan, 2.00pm & 7.30 pm: Dick Whittington.
Stinchcombe Village Players pantomime in the Village Hall.
EVENTS IN BERKELEY
Jenner Museum, Berkeley 01453 810631 www.jennermuseum.com
An exciting events programme marking 2010, the 30th Anniversary of the eradication of
Smallpox. Berkeley, the birthplace of Dr Edward Jenner and where he pioneered the
world-changing vaccination, will be the epicentre.
Old Cyder House Talks:
Thurs 28 Jan, 7.30pm: Tim Davies - Berkeley: A Town that Changed the World
£8 including a glass of wine
Thurs 25 Feb, 7.30pm: Sarah Parker - Suffragettes, Soldiers & Servants: Behind the
Scenes of Hampton Court Palace 1750 – 1950. £8 including a glass of wine
Thurs 25 March, 7.30pm: Dr Stuart Prior (University of Bristol) - Something Unexpected at
the Bottom of Jenner's Garden: recent archaeological investigations. £10 inc glass of wine
New season starts 1 April 2010. See website or phone for opening times, directions, all events.
EVENTS IN COALEY - all in the Village Hall
January 23, doors open 7.30: An evening with Gypsy Fire, in aid of Coaley Playgroup.
£12 including supper . Contact Emma Binns on 890190
February 6, 7.30 for 8pm: Ceilidh in aid of Save the Children. £8.50 inc supper. Bar.
Contact Pat Hogg on 545212
February 26 & 27, 7.30pm: Music Hall. In aid of Coaley Church.
March 5 & 6, 7.30pm: Music Hall Contact Maureen Wibberley 890449
March 14: Mothering Sunday Lunch in aid of Friends of Coaley Church. Maggie Lewis 890437
March 20, 7.30pm: Concert of popular light music by Cotswold Chorus,
Light supper included. Contact Joy Markey on 545125
ROOM HIRE
Dursley & District Community Centre, Rednock Drive 01453 543355
Meeting Rooms for hire. Function Rooms with well stocked bars available for weddings,
birthdays etc. Contact Jane Ball at the centre for more information.
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 & kitchen or meeting room. Private parking.
Lister Social Club, Long Street, Dursley 01453 542016
Live music, drama and dancing, skittles, short mat bowls, bar sports. Function room hire.
Dursley Market Hall and Market Place John Evans 01453 890458
The Market Hall (close to car parking and town amenities) is suitable for functions and meetings
of up to 60 people.
The Market Place is an ideal open air retail/exhibition space also with its own electricity supply.
Booking forms from Wild Goose Garage, Kingshill Road or contact as above.
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