Issue 053 June 2005 - Nailsworth News

ESTATE AGENTS & LETTING AGENTSResidential Property Management & Letting Specialistswww.ridersproperties.co.uk Tel: 01453 836736 Fax:Bruce Fenn, our new Fire StationCommanderWe can now announce the appointment of BruceFenn as the new Station Commander atNailsworth Fire Station. Bruce joined theGloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service as aretained fire-fighter in July 1980 and waspromoted to Leading Fire-fighter in 1988. In1997 he was promoted to Sub Officer and tookon the role of First Aid Instructor in the FireService.Nailsworth is a Retained Fire Station, one ofsixteen out of twenty stations in Gloucestershire. A RetainedFire-fighter is someone who has a full time occupation andlives within five minutes journey from the Fire Station,responding to emergency calls via a pocket alerter. Brucecurrently lectures on First Aid and Fire Safety aroundthe country and also has a very successful photographybusiness.Bruce is also very keen to promote Fire Safety in the homeand workplace. If you have a problem or require assistancewith Fire Safety issues, please call him. Emergency calls forassistance are always via the 999 system.We wish Bruce and his staff the very best of luck in this newphase in the history of Nailsworth Fire Station.Bruce Fenn writesNow that I am officially in charge, we can focus on thefuture, which means initially I require a minimum of 2/3 F/Fto bring up to my full complement of 20. The vacanciesBruce FennMartin Stone PhotographyWeddings, Portraits, Commercial!Make a call and keep it local!01453 833132would suit the self employed, male orfemale, or those whose employer wouldallow them to respond to emergency callsduring working hours. We have anotherwoman looking to join so please, ladies,don’t be shy in approaching us at the firestation. Call Bruce on 835628 or 07773846140.You will be pleased to know we had noserious fires in Nailsworth or oursurrounding villages in the last month. Wedid have a cat stuck up a tree but becauseof the location of the tree we had to leave the cat to itsown resources to get back down. Our FireInvestigation Unit also went to a ‘cause doubtful’fire on one of Stroud’s churches.Rose Langston Festival Co-ordinator ordinator writesThank you, Nailsworth, for supporting the Festival sowell again this year! It was very rewarding to see somany people at most of the events. We hope to givethe Festival a global outlook next year, to includesome world music and speakers on internationalmatters if possible. If you have any ideas orsuggestions for next year's Festival or if you wouldlike to help, please come to the Annual GeneralMeeting at 7.30pm on Friday June 10th in the BoardRoom at Forest Green Football Club - you will bemost welcome!Creating the kitchen of your dreams. . . at truly affordable pricesTHEFURNITUREIMPORTERSWAREHOUSESOLID HARDWOOD FURNITURE CASH & CARRYOPEN TO THEPUBLIC 7 DAYSClock Tower ClothingLadies & MenswearCome and visit Gloucester & Cheltenham’s mostexquisite and unique furniture emporia. Beautiful handmadefurniture –many pieces designed by and exclusive tous-at superb value-for-money prices, direct from us theimporters. Masses for you to see.GentlemenThis Seasons New Collections.• Dining sets from £395• Coffee tables from £25• Gazebos & Garden furniture• 2 LARGE showrooms• Soft furnishings• Unusual giftware• Bedroom furniture• FREE PARKING!Laine Taylor Easy Care,100% Cotton & Linen/ Cotton ShirtsFarah Trousers, Polo Shirts & ShortsThe complete service from an establishedfamily business. With an envied reputationFor quality and service at pleasing prices.All approved by ‘The Kitchen Specialists’Association’.Cotswold Kitchens01453 833910HO & Design Studio: 2 Market St, Nailsworth, GL6 0BZShowroom: The Old Art Gallery, Market St, Nailsworth GL6 0BXwww.cotswoldkitchens.co.uk5• Over 80 instock in our• Sofas from just £175 • Armchairs from £95Gloucester showroom• All available now• Same day delivery possible (Monday - Friday)Instant Credit available123 Bristol Road,Quedgeley, Gloucester.GL2 4NBTel: (01452) 729729Fax: (01452) 729728Email:sales@furnitureimporters.co.uk(Next to Animal Hospital 250 yds fromTesco)Check out our websitewww.furnitureimporters.co.uk5Buy Today—Take AwayAlso atUnit P3 Runnings Road,Kingsditch Industrial Estate,Cheltenham,GlosTel: 01242 254256(In same building as Roseby’s)Jockey Underwear & HJ SocksAlso stocking‘Stormshield’ Golfing BrolliesPop in and have a browse.Open: 9am—5pm Mon to Friday9am—1.30pm SaturdayGeorge Street, Nailsworth01453 836835

EventsNailsworth Silver Band will be playing on June 12thwhen Box Gardens will be open to the public from 2-6pm.St. Barnabas Church will be open to visitors and there’ll bea plant sale, an art exhibition and - cream teas. Proceedswill go to local charities, Horsfall House and CotswoldCare, and to help provide a school house for Besse, a littletown in Gambia.St. George’s FeteFor a brilliant afternoon of fun, food and friendship, cometo the St. George’s Church Fete on 9th July, from 2pm. It’sin the Vicarage Garden and there’ll be music all afternoonfrom the Nailsworth Silver Band as well as street dancing,a bouncy castle, stalls and sideshows with loads of yummyrefreshments including ice cream and a summer BBQ.Nailsworth SocietyTreats in store in June & Julyinclude talks on ‘Textile Artistry’and ‘Crime and Punishment in theMiddle Ages’ and outings to Glos.University Archives and the ChiffchaffGardens as well as a GeologyWalk, a History Walk and aWildflower Day. See ‘What’s On’on p.20. 834049.Last Call to Nailsworth ArtistsCreative art practitioners working or living in Nailsworthare invited to take part in the next St Martin's CollectiveExhibition to be held in Horsley Church from 11-19thJune.The Collective's launch show two years ago proved verysuccessful. Over 40 exhibitors attracted nearly 600 visitorsand achieved some £3,000 worth of sales. The show isopen to all, including first-time exhibitors. A commissionon sales will go towards Horsley Church funds.This is timed to coincide with the Site 05 Open Studiostrail, a major annual event involving some 250 local artistsof all kinds. If you’re interested in participating, pleasecontact urgently Maxine Relton on 832597 or emailmaxine.relton@tiscali.co.ukOpen Studios June 11th-19th19thThe Open Studios period in the Stroud Valleys has nowbecome a national event. Being able to wander fromstudio to studio, taking in an immense variety of differentapproaches to ‘art’ is a great pleasure. As Matthew Fort,journalist and Guardian Food Editor, is quoted in thebrochure ‘There is a fabulous vitality of Arts in theStroud area’. Of the 88 sites included, 14 are inNailsworth, 3 in Woodchester and 5 in Horsley - in anarea which stretches from Painswick to Uley and fromFrampton on Severn to Chalford. The brochure isexcellent and includes a map and a small illustrated entryfor each site. You can take a 3 hour minibus tour fromthe Stroud Subscription Rooms on four of the days.Nailsworth tours are on Sunday 12th at 11am and Sunday19th at 3pm. Tickets £3.50/£2, £1 for children (under 5free) but you must book. Contact 751440 orsite05@sva.org.ukAmongst the Nailsworth artists are: Paul Fowler (oilpaintings) and Julie Bharucha (sculpture) at 2,Dunkirk Cottages, Inchbrook; Betty Bickford(etchings), Sue Ireland, Belinda Durrant, and KerryVon Schock (who designed the beautiful ceramicplaque outside the library), Raquel Alvarez Sardina(oils) and Tessa Tyldesley (jewellery) at 2, SpringHill; Anthony Hodge in Old Market; Lucy Birtles(pottery) and Angie Willmott (textiles) at Upper Steps,Horsley Road; Mary Oliver (pastels) at 3, Swanbank,Horsley Road and Nigel Noyes (paintings) at 1, BoxwellCottage, Millbottom.At the same time there is a major exhibition of art workby Nailsworth and Horsley artists in Horsley Church,open daily 11am - 6pm. The Show will includepaintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, textiles,furniture, photographs, drawings and handmade books.In Woodchester, Heather Stopher, Frances Christenand Bryony Leatherbarrow will be showing a range ofpaintings, prints, portraits, garden installations andtextiles at Fourways, Park Lane signed off the A46 up St.Mary’s Hill opposite Renishaw/Papa’s Pizza. There willalso be a demonstration of rag rugging by Bryony onboth Saturdays from 2-4pm.Illustrated brochures with maps can be found inNailsworth shops and all locations will be clearlysignposted.Extending a warm welcome to oldand new clients and their petsLANSDOWN VETERINARY SURGEONSTHE VETERINARY CLINICOLD MARKET PLACE, NAILSWORTH TEL: 834930Full 24 hour emergency hospital facilities atThe Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital, Wallbridge, Stroud(01453) 752555 http://www.lansdown-vets.co.uk6P PETER RUSHTON LANDSCAPES LTDR SHTON NAILSWORTH EST 1980ESTEST TDPERSONAL SERVICE & INDIVIDUAL DESIGNDOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING & DESIGN SERVICE* Specialists in Modern & Traditional Water Features* Decking & Pergolas * Driveways* Garden Lighting * Competitive Prices* Planting & Lawns * Video Library* Low maintenance Gardens * Free EstimatesTel: 01453 832576 Mob: 0788 7841076Brentmoor House, Newmarket Rd, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0DQVisit our Display Ponds at: World of Water, Highfield Garden Centre,Whitminster, Glos on the A38

Election results 2005David DrewLabour& Co-operativeDavid Drew, Labour, was re-elected as yourParliamentary candidate with a majority of 350 over theConservative candidate, Neil Carmichael.John Waddington, Conservative, was returned for theCounty Council.Police CommunitySupport OfficersJohn WaddingtonConservative(PCSO's) are uniformedmembers of the police teamwho provide a highvisibility presence incommunities. They have adifferent role from theirPolice Officer colleagues,but can be designated witha range of Powers by theirChief Constable (like issuing Fixed Penalty Notices,PCSOs Debbie Campbell, Claire Slark and DebraHughesPowers of Detention or confiscating alcohol) which canhave an immediate impact on dealing with problems ofnuisance behaviour and disorder, thus releasing PoliceOfficers for other frontline duties requiring a wider rangeof Powers. PCSO's are an addition to Police Officers, nota substitute.There are currently 3 PCSO's covering the Stonehouseand Nailsworth area, working shifts between 8am and10pm daily.An exclusive, appointment onlyPraiseworthsCongratulationsCongratulations to the Passage to India whoraised £800 for Cancer Research UK at their dinner onApril 18th. A further £91 was added from donations.Well done!Listen to the band!In conjunction with the Open Studios, Horsley Band willbe playing in the garden of Sooks Cottage, Horsley onJune 19th from 2-6pm (weather permitting!). The bandincludes some very unusual instruments. Come and listen- free - and bring your sketchbook. There’s lots to draw inthe garden and you could include the musicians.No time to stand & stareDid you miss this local film during Festivalweek? (It was sold out and people wereturned away). There’s another opportunityto see it on Wed. 8th June. 8pm at ChristChurch Hall. £4.Shopping tripsGloucester Bus St., 9th July (Return 12.15)Cirencester Mkt. Place, 11th June & 23rdJuly (Ret. 12.00)Cheltenham High St., 25th June (Return12.30)Forest Green Club 9am: Bus station 9.10am.£4 Return.This month’s Local Heroes!All those who made the Festival such a success(pictured in our May issue) — with a specialmention, especially from younger folk, for HamishGuerrini who organised the Nailstock event.Next month?We welcome your suggestions.NAILSWORTH’SELECTRICIANDave HumphriesPersonal Training StudioCall and book a free consultationThePERSONAL B E S TStudioRestoring the balance within you”01453 8738117Unit One, Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester,Stroud GL5 5ETTel/Fax 01453 836681Mobile 07971 979194Domestic, Commercial,CCTV, Security Home& Garden LightingPL2MJIB App 30 yrs7

Focus on YouthChris Raymond, Headteacher ofNailsworth Primary School, writesA month has now passed and having been warmlywelcomed into the school and community it feels asthough I have been here for years. Everybody has beenextremely supportive.Our last month’s activities including reaching the semi-final of the Inter-school’s Wildlife Quiz for the firsttime ever. Our team fared well under the guidance ofMrs Horscroft but unfortunately we were pipped by astronger Michinhampton team in the end.The Nailsworth Football Team competed well in aTournament at Dursley Sports Centre against five otherschools. The team grew stronger with every game,winning the last two. Miss Swan was very impressedwith the attitude and commitment of the players.The Road Safety officer has been giving guidance toall our children about the dangers they face around theincreasingly busy roads, especially now the ForestGreen Rovers Project has started very near the school.The children have enjoyed a break from my dulcettones in assemblies when Reverend Earley andReverend Durkin visited to talk to them. Open theBook also provide a stimulating retelling of the storiesof Jesus every Friday, which the children love.Mrs Jones took the Year 4 class out on a veryenjoyable trip to Plump Hill to study the plants andtrees as part of her class science project. The childrenwere led around forest areas and observed differentplants under microscopes and with magnifying glasses.The children and staff all dressed up in red to raisemoney for the Red Cross on Friday 6 th May.Can I finish by saying that our very dedicated Year 6are really looking forward to the SATs testing duringthe week beginning 9 th May almost asmuch as their residential visit to theIsle of Wight. Make your own mindup on that one!Don’t forget to come and joinin our Summer Fete atNailsworth Primary School onSunday June 19th between1pm and 4pm.Margaret Smith, Head of St. Dominic's CatholicSchool, writesMay is always a busy month in School because it bringswith it the Standard Assessment Tests (SATs). For a weekPrimary Schools assume a tense atmosphere. Everymorning a silence falls over the building and everyafternoon it is again filled with the voices of relieved,excited children. The ‘after SATs’ part of the term tends tofocus on the wider curriculum, and this term is noexception.The Year 5/6 will be leaving for their PGL holiday inShropshire on 27 th May. This is a long weekend of funactivities including raft building, canoeing, rifle shootingand quad biking. By the end of the weekend it is verynoticeable that even the most timid children have grown inconfidence and a tiring and stimulating experience is hadby all.After half-term the junior children will begin practising fortheir production of ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ whichwill be one of the highlights of the end of term along withsports days, School visits and outings, cycling proficiency,and many other exciting events.Nailsworth Valley Guides & Brownies continuetheir busy schedule throughout June, with the Guidescooking in the woods & taking on a night hike includingpitching their tents in the dark. The Brownies will betaking part in an inter pack football match. They will alsobe travelling to the Cranham Scouting Centre for their PackHoliday. The Rainbows, also, continue their exciting newprogram.The Youth Club continues to flourish, so much sothat there is now a special evening on Fridays for 11-14year olds. This is just for young people at SecondaryNailsworth U.13 FCThe team, pictured here, came 2nd in the StroudLeague. The team played 18matches, won 12, lost 1 anddrew 5. They scored 86 goalsand conceded 37.Presentations will take place atShortwood FC on 1st June.Well done!NAILSWORTH Recreation CentreNailsworth Primary School, Nympsfield RoadTel (01453) 836951“Clothes you’ll want to live in”Whitestuff - Great PlainsFrench Connection - CrewIn Wear - Matinique - NougatGeorge StreetHigh StreetNailsworthMalmesbury01453 832999 01666 8268208• 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 hireOPENING HOURS - Monday to Wednesday and Friday6pm to 10 pmSTROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Sport in Nailsworth Sport in NailsworthDenise PickeringPlease contact Don Luke (832812) or Martin Stone (833132) for inclusion on this page.Yes, I did it!! As a big thankyou to everyone who hassupported me.You can still do it.It was, as expected, a difficultrun; the temperatures were inexcess of 50° and the constantnightly sandstorms wereexhausting. The sand was notonly on my feet but in mypack, food and all over me!YUK.I found myself, every day, climbing, hanging, running andcrawling through all types of terrain in the high temperatures,drinking tepid water, eating nuts and dried fruit. How I longedfor a roast dinner and a good old English cup of tea! However,I thought of all those people who supported me - my family,colleagues, friends and the people of Nailsworth andMalmesbury. It was an experience I will never forget.So far £9,000 has been raised – well done, everyone, andthank you. There is still time to donate. Please do so, as everypenny helps, to my office at 10, Oxford Street, Malmesbury,Wilts 01666 824715.FGRI was up at the recent FGR Awards Luncheon to photographthose players who had been awarded trophies for their effortsthis last season. I thought it would be just a few cups andthings and would be over quickly!How wrong I was ... there were 20 or so awards given awayand I was delighted to be part of it, simply because it gave alittle inkling into what goes on up at the Club and behind thescenes. It was great to see so manyYouth team players there beinghonoured for their achievementsand to hear of the great efforts theymake just to play soccer!It was also wonderful to hear of theLadies’ Team and what they hadachieved along with the 'stars' of the1st XI that we see week in, weekCharlie Griffin (rt) receives theSupporters' Player of the Year Awardout.It is clear that FGR is a forwardlooking Club and it’s determined togrow. It is also desperate to get new players in at grass rootslevel, players of all ages and either sex. If you’d like to beinvolved with FGR in any way, ring 833295.DartsCallum DrewForest Green Rovers are running a darts tournament with aprize fund totalling £1,000 on Sunday, August 21st.The Open Singles event will be held in The Barn and is limitedto 128 players.Entrance fee is £5 and there is a minimum first prize of £500. 9Entry forms are available from the club on 834860 or via theclub website at http://forest-green.brewersnet.comCallum Drew has just startedKarting and in the last few weeks hasbeen entering in various competitions andhas recently finished 6th at Forest EdgeKart Club. Callum (12), who drives a125cc machine with speeds of up to70mph, has only been driving for 3months and hopes to get into the TouringCar Class and race at places likeSilverstone! (We need another greatBritish driver!) He practices regularlynear Yeovil and hopes to get as far in thesport as possible. If you would like to know moreabout Karting, please phone Mike Drew on 834500.Where to Watch (and play) Cricket.The Commoners Cricket Club Players (CCCP -formed in the year of the dissolution of the old SovietUnion) are your local team and are flourishing in our16th season. We play at Nympsfield, our home of 8years, and welcome new players for friendly Sundayafternoon cricket and/or a dash of more competitivefun on Wednesday evenings. Contact Nick on07776233487Youth Cricket Parents looking for youthcricket in and around Nailsworth have quite a widechoice.Frocester plays in higher leagues and has made giantstrides in recent years. They have a delightful groundsituated just outside the village and they have twoprofessionals who played first class cricket untilrecently. They run four sides and have a very activeyouth set up. Nets are on Monday nights from 6.00-8.00pm until 18 th July. (Players must register at theclubhouse before commencing training.)Contact D. Whincup on 0771 4849760.Nailsworth folk also play at Minchinhampton. Theyhave a first and second team who play on Saturdays.They also run three youth teams. Nets are on Fridayevenings 6.00pm for U11/U13 and U15.Contact John on 07779 239 295.Selsley run a cricket team whose history is closelylinked with Nailsworth.Stroud CC, who play at Farmhill, have 3 teams andrun colts cricket at U11, U13 and U15 levels. Theclub is 150 years old and has produced a number ofCounty players. See their website at:www.stroud.play-cricket.com/homeIf top class cricket is your fancy, there is Glos.County Cricket. A full fixture list is available ontheir website but I shall certainly be watching them atthe Gloucester ground v Warwickshire from 10-13thJuly and at the Cheltenham Festival from the 3-15thAugust.Photographs by Martin Stone

Adam LangstonThis year’s Festival wasfull of highly successfulevents, one of whichwas the performance ofthe talented youngmusicians of theGarner Quartet (nowcalled the DeloresQuartet). The highlightof their recital was thepremière of a piece byAdam Langston ofNailsworth. The singlemovement work ‘Howmany fires’ was well received by a large andappreciative audience in Christ Church.Adam grew up in Nailsworth and went to MarlingSchool and King’s School, Gloucester. He graduatedfrom the Royal Academy of Music in 2004 and is wellembarked on a composing and performing career. Oneof his works, ‘GentleRain’, has been recordedby the City of PraguePhilharmonic Orchestra.He has composed scoresfor short films and writtenmusic for the DiscoveryChannel. He has writtenorchestral arrangementsfor Hayley Westenra’snew album and producedand arranged tracks for upand coming British bandsJ2S and Until She SaysSorry. He worksextensively with composer Philip Lane in thereconstruction of ‘lost’ orchestral film music,transcribing scores by ear.We wish him well in his future career.Views in ‘Nailsworth News’ are not necessarily those of the Paper Team. Wereserve the right to edit or omit material. No liability is accepted for loss ordamage arising from any omissions of copy or advertising. Nailsworth News ispublished and distributed entirely by volunteers. Printing and paper are financedby advertising.More volunteers are always welcome.If you would like to join the Team, please contact the Editor: 832619.Nailsworth Accountancy& Tax CentreTown Hall, Old Bristol Road, NailsworthMike Jefferies, MAAT - 836683 & Emma Mills - 835050ACCOUNTANTS TO THE SELF EMPLOYED,COMPANY DIRECTORS & THE COMMUNITYOUR ANNUAL FEE IS BASED ON YOURANNUAL SALESOur Service includes: Self Assessment Tax Returns; Accountancy, Taxation &Bookkeeping Services; Accounts Tax Problems; Free Accounts/ Tax Surgery;Business Accounts Preparation; VAT Returns; PAYE / Wages Completion;Home Visits to Suit; Small Practice for Small Clients = Small FeesBreathing New Light and Life into aCommunity Centre, built as a Subscription Room,later a Boys’ Club, and now emerging as a Centre forCultural activity for young people and the community.Legal procedures to secure the building have taken place,the front area is now weeded and car free, flowers decoratethe building instead of weeds, there are new tennis courts,the toilets are working, and we have started to clean themagnificent main hall ready for use.There is a committee for business, and one for buildingmaintenance. Gradually life is coming back.The next thing is to restore the Gothic windows and togive the building a new name for the 21 st century.The Gothic windows need replacing at a cost of £8000.We are seeking local sponsorship. You may wish to buy awhole window for £1000, or a few panes of glass for £10each…whatever your contribution it will be recognized;your name will be etched onto a brass plaque and placedunder the windows when they are completed.We would like suggestions for a name for the centre. Whatwould you like to call this building?The questionnaire, distributed before and during the OpenDay held in September 2004, asked for ideas for a logo andrenaming the Subscription Rooms. So far, a number ofpeople have suggested 'Ticker's Palace' - (its old namewhen it was a cinema and young people did their courtingthere), and GO-Sub. The prize has not yet been awarded,so keep your ideas coming to Andrew Wright 832875 orMike Conroy 833303.The building was erected in 1852 as a Subscription Roomfor the town, to include reading rooms, a billiard room anda dance hall which was also used for producing plays. From1915 until 1959/60 it was used as a cinema and after that itwas bought by the Boys’ Club.A large amount of money was again raised by local peopletogether with grants from county and nationalorganizations. A new roof was built. A main feature is the‘Gothic revival’ window which was bricked up while thebuilding was used as a cinema. The Boys’ Club had toremove hundreds of bricks which had been cemented firmlyto block it out. It was then found that the lead work haddeteriorated and all eight panels of leaded glass neededrenewing. This cost £85 but the firm who carried out thework inserted the lettering N.A.B.C. in blue stained glasswith a yellow surround as a gift to the club.(adapted from an article by AHW Humphries, Secretary andLeader, 1983)11Mediterranean Restaurant & Pizzeria• Great atmosphere for large parties• Full Menu available to take away• Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner inour summer garden.For reservations please call us on 01453 834802

Feedback & LettersRuth Stephens writes:I’m glad my father-in-law is not around today to read in theNailsworth News he served up stewed tea, (May issue;which offended me.He was very particular about making sure his customers hada good cuppa tea or coffee even at 10pm when the last buscame through from Bristol.Gaye Cameron-Tillett writesTrade Plas AuctionTo all the generous traders of Nailsworth who donated 64quality items I write to say ‘Thank-you’ on behalf of thepeople of Galle, a small town at the SW coast of Sri Lankaand commend John Choppin for organising the event.£4000 was raised at the auction and converted into £5000 viathe charity “Friends of the Galle Project 2005” (FROG).My nephew Oliver Francis, who lived in Nailsworth as aboy, is now one of the full time volunteer workers in Galle.Temporary tents are being upgraded, new water, drainageand lavatories for the schools are being installed and housesrebuilt. Fishermen, seamstresses and many other smallbusinesses are being helped to re-establish themselves andtheir sources of income.I would like to thank Maggie for a delicious meal at LèvesCafé, particularly the mega banoffee pie, Ursula atFandango for a super bracelet and the Forest Green RoverGym for a month of fitness training. So, hooray toNailsworth people for their kindness and generosity.The website www.galleproject2005.co.uk will show in moredetail how greatly the people have benefited.Frank Walker writesRe Sport in Nailsworth article:The Tennis Club has just spent £15,000 on improvements totheir Courts. (More members, more cars)What about a car park? Umm! Don’t need one, its calledPark Road. Umm! So that must mean we can Park there!Re the Mayors Column.Car parking area reclaimed, available for rent at £10 perweek. I wonder if you have any applicants from the TennisClub making bids for these available car parking spaces.A.E. SMITH & SONSolicitorsA.E. Smith & Son, Solicitors is a thriving three-partner practice withoffices in Nailsworth and Stroud. We give clear, practical advice andenjoy lasting relationships with many of our clients.Our range of legal services includes Conveyancing, Wills, Probate,Family, Employment, Education and Litigation.We look forward to being of service to new and existing clients.A.E. Smith & SonA. E. Smith & SonStokescroft, Cossack Square Frome House, London RoadNAILSWORTH, GL6 0DZSTROUD, GL5 2AFTel: 01453 832566 Tel: 01453 757444Free parkingVisit our website: www.aesmith.co.ukEmail: nailsworthenquiries@aesmith.co.uk www.aesmith.co.uk12Christopher Blick writesThis comes from a very disappointed reader of"Nailsworth News" from a small settlement north ofNailsworth, called Stroud! I have been unable toacquire a copy of the April edition!So I send this e-mail in the hope that I can join the prepaidsubscribers list if it applies to non Nailsworthresidents. Since I spent many years in Nailsworth as aboy; that all my family lived in Nailsworth at somestage, and an Aunt and a Cousin still reside at WalkleyWood. I find your News Letter extremely well puttogether and very readable.I also enclose a copy of my late Grand Father's drivinglicence which was one of the earliest issued in theCounty. He was employed as chauffer to the Playnefamily at Longfords. The original is held by theGloucestershire Record Office.(The driving licence did not reproduce well in print butyou should be able to see it on the website. Ed.)Mark Peer writesNailsworth Tennis Club has completed a programme ofrefurbishment to their courts, lights and the clubhouse.The programme has been on hold for over 4 years dueto the uncertainty of the site. The courts were in need ofrepair so we made a decision to spend over £15,000 oftennis club funds on the upgrade.The club would like to expand its activities and makeuse of the area of land next to the courts. Anydevelopment would be funded by the Tennis Club. Wedo not have a HQ in the main building as stated in theMay issue and do not have meetings there because ofthe poor interior state of the building. We are indiscussion with the Subscription Room Committee overa new lease agreement which would allow us to applyfor LTA grant funding to improve facilities inside thebuilding.The club runs 6 teams in the county leagues and wehave 3 qualified coaches able to coach all levels ofability from the beginner to the team player. Subject toa new lease agreement the new court area will allow foran expansion of club membership and once more to runjunior teams. Junior mini-tennis is another activity areawhere we want to expand. Please contact ourmembership secretary, Anna Read, on 845371.General Building ContractorsSpecialist in Stone & Listed BuildingsTraditional Hydraulic Lime WorkTel 01285 760123 Mob: 07976 383969Email Nick.Miles@btinternet.com

Jenny Bailey, Stroud Civic SocietywritesIn reply to Helen Perrin-Summers (Issue 50 March2005), as a society we can sympathize with her concerns.However, as the law stands, one can only rely on anindividual property owner’s knowledge of goodconservation practice unless a building is listed, when thedistrict council can control works carried out, both exteriorand interior. (A lot of people think interiors are notcovered by listing.) Often a modest exterior concealsimportant features e.g. fireplaces, stairs, panelling andcupboards.The other protection is an Article 4 directive in aconservation area, which removes permitted developmentrights, so porches, windows, doors etc need permission foralterations. Without this, permission is only needed fordemolition, with or without new-build, but any proposalsfor development have to consider the effect on theconservation area.Building Regulations now are so tight because of energyconservation that new build has to have controlledventilation. Replacement windows in non-listed buildingsshould be double-glazed. Old houses, because of theirconstruction and use of traditional materials, need tobreathe. It is therefore always better to repair old windowsand doors rather than replace, and leave chimneys forventilation. New wood can easily be scarfed into rottedbottom rails by a competent joiner (as happened with thewindows of Psi Soft).Over 20 years, I have seen great improvements inconservation because people are becoming more aware,helped by our free booklet, “Keeping It In Style”. Thisgives guidance to property owners, with a list ofconservation craftsmen, and is available from the TouristInformation Centre, the Town Council, the library,Bruton’s and the Copper Kettle. And remember, talk to theprofessionals at Ebley Mill before you start work, notafterwards.A nightingale sang…Brian Kings tells me that the people of Shortwood/Horsleyhave been kept awake recently by the song of anightingale. We went up and sat patiently for a while oneevening but it must have been having a rest! We weresorry to miss it.Fred Boulton writes from Bridgwater,SomersetI am researching family history on behalf of a distantcousin in Connecticut, a descendant of WilliamSeabourne, licensee of the Crown Hotel in Market Streetfrom about 1880 to after 1930. William’s son, Daniel,went to America sometime in 1901, followed by a cousinof my father, Ada Boulton, in 1904. They were marriedsoon after her arrival. Any information, photographs, etc.about William Seabourne would be appreciated. I think hewas at one time Secretary of Nailsworth Golf Club.If descendants of any of William’s other children alive in1901, Alice, Samuel and George, are still local toNailsworth I would be pleased to hear from them. 01278671648.Bill Affleck writesNailsworth made the front page of the SNJ with anaccount of a young woman whose car was rammed by ahit and run driver after a dispute about who should giveway in Pike Lane. In the same week a lady and her elderlymum came into the Town Information Centre verydistressed at having been abused in a similar situation inShortwood. This is simply unacceptable behaviour. Noone pretends that driving round Nailsworth is easy withnarrow roads to start with and the situation aggravated byever more on-street parking. It can only work if peopleshow consideration and, not to put too fine a point, keeptheir cool. Getting angry doesn’t help and verbal orphysical violence is totally unacceptable. If you are thevictim, get the number of the car involved and get it andan account of the incident to the police. 0845 090 1234will do the trick. For drivers the word is ‘keep your cooland keep your car – if you can’t you shouldn’t be allowedon the road’. Let’s get it together and stamp this out.B. A. HATHAWAYP R I N T E R SThe professional approachto all your printing needsWEDDING AND PERSONALSTATIONERYALL COMMERCIAL PRINTINGMAGAZINES, BOOKS, ANNUALREPORTS ETC., ETC …Old Market, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 ODUTel: 01453 833675 Fax: 01453 83371313NAILSWORTH GARDEN MACHINERYSuppliersof a largerange ofDomesticandCommercialGardenEquipmentTel: 01453 834787 Mob: 07966 149539 25A Nailsworth MillsEstate, Avening Rd., Nailsworth GL6 0AN

Business News Round-upupby Bill AffleckThere is much talk about small businesses, their problems andtheir importance to the economy. Here are a couple of homegrownexamples.JohnstonWalsh Interior DesignJust a year ago Carol Johnston and Carol Walsh joinedforces to create JohnstonWalsh. Carol Walsh had beeninvolved in building renovation for a number of years andCarol Johnston came from a background in fashion designwith a sure feel for colour, texture and fabrics. Together theycan tackle almost any interior design problem right throughfrom initial consultation and concept development to thecompleted project. For small building projects, such asextensions, they can coordinate the whole project, architects,plan preparation, planning permissions and building, plumbingand electrical contractors, through to completion, ‘ensuringclient peace of mind’. They are very much hands-on. Ourinterview was during the lunch break from a painting projectwith both ladies somewhat besmirched. They also ‘do’curtains and blinds, cushions, wall hangings and digitallyenhanced photographs on canvas blocks from their workshopin Brewery Lane. They claim to beone of a very limited group ofdecorators who wash their dustsheetsusing fabric conditioner and leave thework site as you would really like tofind it. Visit their website atjohnstonwalsh.co.uk or call a Carol(W on 07957 823 205 or J on 07976622 145).A&M Pest ControlNailsworth ferret fancier AshleyChapman abandoned double glazingAlyson Price, General Manager of CrystalFountain Retirement Village (third fromleft), celebrates the winning of the PindersHealthcare Design Awards 2005 withresidents.for his own business in pest control just over six months ago.Ashley was supported by the New Deal and the Prince’s Trust,both of which provide start up money but also a strict auditingof what he does with it. Controlling rats, mice and wasps isn’tquite the simple job it once was. There is a steady flow ofregulations on the handling, storing and use of poisons and onthe disposal of waste quantities and containers. These have tobe read and their compliance is monitored by the Health andSafety people. There are courses on ‘best practice’ whichAshley has taken. There are public liability insurances to bearranged – and between whiles pests to be controlled. Ashleywants to keep his work local but none of the immediate localauthorities sub-contract pest control so he is very muchpaddling his own canoe. Good luck, Ashley! Catch him on0790 199 6336.14A great place to work…Shops...offices...factory unitssometimes availableTo register your interest, please call 832754Want to give Nailsworth a plug?You could visit www.countrylife.co.uk and you’llfind a feature called England’s favourite markettowns. Click on that and there’s a form where youcan enter ‘Nailsworth’ and ‘What makes it special’.Our Town Crier Tony Evans has justreturned from taking part in the WarwickChampionships with a third place against stiffopposition and an engraved mug to commemorate it.Tony’s preparing for his trip to Australia where, asChairman of the Ancient and Honourable Guild ofTown Criers, he will ‘cry the charge’ to open theWorld Championships at Maryborough, Queensland,and present the winner with his chain at the end ofthe week-long proceedings. One necessarypreliminary: he has to get the chain back fromthe current holder, somewhere in Yorkshire.Crystal Fountain Village are proudlydisplaying their Health Care Design Award,Winner, 2005, trophy for the best assistedliving/close care home development. Theaward is made by The Caring Business andPinders. Pinders are consultants to the carehome sector and they carry out a series ofextremely thorough investigations beforemaking their recommendation. Alyson Price,Crystal Fountain’s manager, says they prettywell took up the carpets during theirinspection. The village is now completely built andthree quarters of the second phase have been sold.Several of these units were bought ‘off the drawingboard’ with the purchasers having an input into theirdesign. All the new units incorporate the most up todate legislative requirements. The Village providesboth single floor apartments and houses, these withtwo floors and stairs. Of course not all elderly peoplewant stairs and Crystal Fountain still hope toovercome opposition to their plan to build additionalapartments on the old Crown Inn site. CrystalFountain is very, very far from its populist image of adank, expensive, crowded old folks ghetto grimlycrammed into the bottom of a sunless valley; it’s abright, sunny, cheerful place – if you don’t believe itgo and look.Terrascapes LtdHard and Soft LandscapingGILES GRAINGER HNDTel: 01452 740533 Mob: 07866 515715www.terrascapesltd.co.uk

Nailsworth Chamber of Trade andCommerceThere’s a hiccup in the arrangements for Chambermembers to rent off street parking spaces - so thisproject is on hold for the moment. Additionally LizO’Dell, who was handling the arrangements, has goneoff to do her walk in the hills of Peru so, patience,please.Nailsworth in BloomLet’s make Nailsworth a colourful and stunning placeto work and visit this summer! Nailsworth in Bloom iswith us once more. Again the judges will include TonyRussell. Judging will be in third week of July;remember it’s visual impact and the quality of theplanting and looking-after the judges will be lookingat, not whether it’s ‘gardening by the book’. Entryforms and details from Carolyn Hilton on07986083210, entries to be in by June 30 th at the latest.The National Trust and parking on theCommon; a progress reportCredit for the NT’s work in filling in the glaringpotholes at the entry to the Rodborough Common carpark and to putting gravel infill on the car parksadjacent the reservoir. It’s band-aid maintenance butbetter than nothing. The logs have now been laid out toprevent parking on the south side of the road near theHalf Way House. This area was extensively used(without visible damage to the grassland) by staff atthe Chines. They have now been ‘driven’ across theroad to fill one of the parking bays opposite; fine at themoment, when everything is bone dry; it will beinteresting so see how this wholly un-maintained carpark stands up to such intensive use in wet weather.Buskins LimitedDiana Stiles reminds us that Buskins in the OldGeorge has been open for 3 years. They will becelebrating on Saturday July 2 nd with 20% discountsand half hour reflexology sessions by SamBloomfield; make an appointment on 836836; your£10 will, along with a donation from other sales, willgo to an orphanage in Uganda run by the charity JustCare. From July they will be offering a 10% discountto pensioners on Wednesdays.Spring Hill and the Nympsfield Roadhave been getting a pavement upgrade. Welcome newsfor those walking this route and, particularly formobility scooter users where, at last, good droppedcurbs have been provided. It may yet be possible to getup to Forest Green in relative safety.Over The Top Soft FurnishingsCurtains - Blinds - CushionsPinching an inch on the Hillby Lucy CarterFirstly, may I say a huge thank you to Hamish Guerriniand his team for Nailstock. Last year I looked down fromthe hill and felt jealous of all the young people having agood time. A few months later I met Hamish at the CycleClinic and he asked me why we hadn’t gone. I explainedthat it was because I would have felt old and silly and hetold me to go this year. I took the wee three and we had awild time and I was heartened to see that, to coin a reallysick making expression, ‘children of all ages’ were lovingit. Delicious Horsley sausages too. When we got home,Hanro, who had refused to join us with all the passion of aconscientious objector had been sitting in the gardenlistening to the music and wishing he had come too, whichmade it even better.Regular readers of this column may remember my joininga gym in the spring of last year. Well, Tom the Bakerrather cruelly asked if I was still going the other day. I do,however, have a perfectly legitimate excuse for cancellingmy membership of the FGR Fitness Suite, good though itwas and very reasonable too.One of my exercises was those nasty bars you pull downfrom over your head to your chin. Another was pushingthings together using your arms so that they met in front ofyour face. I was especially keen on these two exercises asI had hoped that they would reverse the bingo wingphenomenon that was going on in the upper armdepartment. My enthusiasm was such that I jacked up theweights and repetitions and gave it my best shot. Theresult was that I developed forearms that would have madePopeye’s eyes water and couldn’t get my arms down mycoat sleeves. So I quit, with every intention of cyclingmyself to fitness. Then I convinced myself that mylifestyle is so active that just getting on with it would do.The sad truth is that I am in fact a lazy slob with fatforearms and floppy upper arms and a cheese habit.On a less self indulgent note, I would like to thank localheroes THE BOTTLE GREEN DRINKS CO. The feteseason is nearly upon us and I have drawn the squash andice cream straw. The Bottle Green people have kindlysponsored my stall at the Horsley Fete on September 17 th .It’s always a happy day and I hope the denizens ofNailsworth will all migrate up the hill for the afternoon. Infact, why not power walk up the hill so you are ready foryour cream tea?For friendly advice on your curtain designWendy Masters 07980 240922 Phone/fax 01453 83241515Tree Felling, Re-shaping, Crown Reductions, Hedge Trimming, Pruning,Stump Grinding, Jungle Clearance - Free Estimates - Fully Insured01453 824728 - 07005 931219e-mail: sales@jpuservices.co.uk

Local History — Ann MakemsonFrom“The Light Car and Cyclecar”. Sept.10 1921Over 4,000 people on the LadderThanks to the able assistance of the police, thecongestion in the village of Nailsworth and on the road atthe foot of the ‘Ladder’ was not at any time serious.Spectator’ machineswere parked onMinchinhamptoncommon, whilst thedrivers who hadsignified theirintention of tacklingthe gradient drew uptheir machines onthe road at the footof the hill.Long before 2o’clock, …... peoplestreamed up the steep slopes of the hill to take up theirposts. A crowd almost equal in volume came down fromthe parking ground on the common, and it was difficult tosee how this tremendous number of people would be ableto accommodate themselves on each side of the ‘track’.Just before the proceedings were officially opened, Mr.L. G. Hornsted, the well-known Brooklands racingdriver, came up the hill on his speed model Dodge; but ashe breasted the 1in 2½ portion of the hill, his machinedarted first to the left, and then, with a terrific swerve,came across to the right. By keeping his head, the driverwas able to bring his car to a standstill before anydamage was done. As it was, one wheel hungthreateningly over a steep decline. ….. It was amiraculous escape, and the fact that there was nountoward happening must be put down to the coolnessand skill of Mr. Hornsted.……… Next in order was a black racy-lookingHorstman, with Captain Horstman at the wheel. …...Nosooner had the Horstman disappeared over the crest, thana silver streak came into view. This was the 8h.p.Baughan, which is manufactured locally. Unfortunately,when it appeared to be going really well, the enginesuddenly revved at a tremendous speed. In an instant thechocks were placed under the wheels and many willinghands helped the machine down the hill, where it couldbe placed out of theway. The troublewas a broken chain.This was soon putright, and the driverwas again ready foranother attempt.The Hampton, withMr. Daniel again atthe wheel, came upwith 8 passengers,but even this abnormal load did not appear to slow downthe speed or to injure the car in any way. A Warren-Lambert, with Major Warren-Lambert at the wheel,…….. even with three passengers it took no noticewhatever of the abominable surface or the gradient. …….Once the 1in 2½ part of the hill came into view, the driverzig-zagged in a clever fashion, although at times he musthave struck terror in the hearts of the spectators close by.He put up a very good performance, butunfortunately at the top, where the ‘Ladder’ meetsthe ‘W’ he bent his under-shield and twisted theframe. The injury, however, was not severe, for hewas shortly afterwards careering up again. ……………Mr. H. F. S. Morgan, accompanied by his wifeas a passenger, sailed up on the machine that hehad driven on the Six Days’ Trial. The engine didnot seem to have to make any special effort to getto the top. Another driver of a similar machinewho had the temerity to take up a child did notfollow the previous good example, as his Morgancame to a standstill on the steepest part. After much effort,he was successful in reaching the foot of the hill insafety… …….Mr. Daniel’s Hampton next appeared inview, although it was difficult to see the chassis itself onaccount of the extraordinary load on board. Fourteenpeople in all were perched upon the chassis, hanging on tothe best of their ability as the machine leapt from bump tobump in its onward path. ……...just as it was approaching4 o’clock, Mr. Eastwood made an attempt on hisChristchurch-Campbell. This machine, which had beenadmired on account of its smart bodywork, came to grief.It would appear that after it came to a standstill, it rushedback like a shot out of a gun, having jumped over thechocks which were placed under the wheels. Fortunately,the crowd, into which it ran backwards, were able to meltaway rapidly, or a nasty accident might have occurred.Having mounted a steep bank, it turned turtle. Strange torelate, the driver and his lady passenger escaped,unscathed, although they were naturally badly shaken.Week-end end brevities‘Nailsworth West is none so easy!’ remarked the driver ofa three-wheeler, shaking his head. He was referring, ofcourse, to the ‘Nailsworth W’!Those who were disappointed at the fact that lunch wasnot ready at 12.30pm at the George Hotel are remindedthat 1pm was the time fixed for this important function.The ‘All Clear’signals were given bythe three holders ofpolice whistles, whowere stationed atstrategic points on thehill. It is said that so16much blowing ofpolice whistles hasnot been heard in thelocality for years.

Nailsworth folk: - Steve Robinsonby Mike BrinkworthSteve has devoted much ofhis life to the advancementand encouragement of youngpeople. He has exceptionalqualities as a youth leader.He first became involved inyouth work when his aunt,Hilda Taylor, startedholding meetings in herhome after the Sundayevening services at ForestGreen CongregationalChurch. From the largenumber of young people whoattended these meetings theSteve RobinsonJeanagers Club was formedusing the Chapel Rooms as club facilities. As a foundermember Steve became a part time youth worker for twoevenings a week. As he became more and more involved inthe various club activities, he decided to leave his job as abutcher in the family business (Taylor & Sons, Nailsworth)and make a career of youth work. With the support of hiswife, Liz, he attended a two-year course at LiverpoolUniversity where he qualified as a Youth and CommunityWorker.When he returned to Gloucestershire, he was appointed youthworker at Stonehouse Youth club, a post he held for 11 years.He later became Area Youth Worker for the CotswoldDistrict and a member of The Prince’s Trust. As a result ofhis work with the Trust, he was presented to the late PrincessDiana at a reception at Buckingham Palace, an occasion thathe remembers with pride and affection.Unfortunately, in 1988, due to ill health, he was forced tostep down and returned to the family business inMinchinhampton. As his health slowly improved he wasdrawn back to youth work again, returning once more to theJeanagers which had now become Nailsworth Youth Club.For a while he became its leader. He now assists the full-timeleader and is Chairman of the Management Committee. Hehas a great admiration for the present leader and is keen toretain her services; ‘the Club under Tracy is incredibly wellrun, and her interest and care of its members is exceptional’,he added.Steve has absolutely no doubt about why youth work giveshim so much pleasure. ‘To be able to influence young peopleis a great privilege - and it is especially rewarding to watchtheir development. This is what makes it so satisfying’.For relaxation he spends as much time as he can with histhree daughters, one of whom will present him with his first17grandchild in August. He is a keen member of NailsworthMills Bowling Club, where he was Secretary for 17 years.Ruskin MillCentre for Cultural DevelopmentRuskin Mill is inspired by the work of William Morris, Rudolf Steiner and John RuskinSat 4 June-Thurs 16 June 2pm-5pm: Soft centres?A selection of new ideas in print by four Gloucestershire artists who use adiverse range of traditional and contemporary processes. All artists present on11 June.Stroud Valleys Art space show curated by Suze Adams.Friday 10 June 8pm £5/ £4Rosetta Trio with accordionist Pete Rosser from Tango Siempre.Their programme will include Klezmer and tango pieces by Piazzolla.Tuesday 14 June 7.30pm Understanding the Mystery of the Weather:A talk with Dennis Klocek about the influences that planetary motions haveupon the weather. £4/ £3Saturday 18 June 10-4 Rag Rugs and Carpet BagsWorkshop with Margaret Docherty Tel: 01453 833320 £58Sat 18 June -Thurs 30 June: ExhibitionMarian White and Sally McCarnie: Two weavers, a potter and a painterSaturday 18 June 8pm Alan Burke! £5/ £4Too long absent friend back for an evening of Irish folk musicSaturday 25 June 10-4 Feltmaking Workshop with Margaret DochertyTel: 01453 833320 £58Friday 1 July 8pm £7/£5 Roland Chadwick and the Modern Guitar TrioThe UK’s most exciting, adventurous and entertaining classical guitar group.GALLERY: 10–5 daily: Regular exhibitions of art, craft & environmentREGULAR EVENTS:Rag Rugs, Felting, Indigo Dyeing with Margaret Docherty 833320: Plantdyeing with Marianne van der Tas 762862: Soap making with Jonathon Code766931: Stonecarving with Greg Tricker 755352: Community Art Classes833472: Yoga with Chris Hewett 834304: Children’s Storytelling837537:Voice & Performance Work with Robin Labron 07977 174758:Yoga with Chris Hewitt 833472: Community Art Classes 833472.The Organic Vegetable and Craft Shop will be closed until further noticeOld Bristol Road, Nailsworth, Glos GL6 0LA Tel: 01453 837537For workshops please park at Horsley Mill or use the public parking inNailsworth. For evening and weekend events please park at Gigg Mill.The Bowen TechniqueA straightforward, no-nonsense remedial therapythat is non-intrusive, gentle and very effective.Affects the body in ways that promote healing,pain relief and recovery of energy.Telephone Pauline Brayne E.C.B.S. on 01453 833908Nailsworth IronmongersLOOSE ‘Scarlet Emperor’ & ‘White Emergo’ runner beans, Frenchbeans and peas. PACKETS OF SEEDS: Johnson’s, DT Brownsand limited range of Moles Commercial Seeds.LOOSE grass seed, fertilizers, lawn dressings, compost maker & composts.NEW IN:- GREEN GEM orange range of garden tools.For all your household, gardening, DIY & motoring needs24 Fountain St, Nailsworth Mon-Sat 9- 5.30 Tel: 01453 832083Environmentally SensitiveTREE SURGERYSapling to Veteran Tree careAll Tree WorkStump Grinding - Planting– Fruit Tree PruningLandcare ServicesTel: Painswick 01452 812709landcare@beeb.net

Cars -love them or hate them? ...or just see them as a 21st century necessity?GRegency Motor Co. LtdHill View Garage, next door to the Tipputts Inn on the A46, is oneof those little gems that one often passes by! Apart from petrol itsells garden plants, takes orders for hanging baskets NOW!, sellshorse manure and even stamps. And, to top it all, "WE SERVEYOU"! almost unheard of in this day and age! Opening times:Monday - Friday 7.30am - 1.00pm, Saturday - 8.30am - 12.30pm.Finding a firm to service your car is probably the nextproblem:Tom Blackwell and Steve Ramsey sorting out exhaustsat Lakeside GarageRichard Moore repairing a vanat AutoBodyTechOLDEN STONESARDENINGGeneral Garden Maintenance and Soft Landscaping*Hedges *Patios *Paving *Decking *Turfing *FencingNo job too small.For a free estimate contact: Chris Blackwell or Brian Goldstoneon 07990 987202 or 01453 835032Buying - or selling - a car is an anxious matter. RegencyMotor Co. Ltd., in Inchbrook, opposite Dunkirk Mill, has only beentrading since February 2005 but Colin and Steve, proprietors, havegreat experience in buying and selling quality used cars. They will givefine advice on which car is likely to suit you. They are proud to be anauthorised product supplier by the RAC. 834544...and you don’t get far without ‘filling her up’.We have two petrol stations in Nailsworth:The Shell Garage on the Stroud road, just as you enter the town. This,like most of those in the chain, has a small but useful shop and a fullyautomatic car wash.Lakeside Garage.Proprietor PeterBlackwellhas been running asuccessful business since 1984. He deals with all aspects of the motortrade and sorts out mechanical, electrical and break problems - just toname a few. MOTs by arrangement. He also does a home deliveryservice. 835222.AutoBodyTech Ltd.This company is based in InchbrookTrading Estate, Proprietor SimonHarwood. They deal with accidentand repair work and they have courtesy cars and arecovery truck. They’re fully Insurance Approved.They’ll deal with minor cosmetic jobs as well as majorworks and they can handle all makes of cars, etc. andtransits. The Workshop Manager, Joe Ablett, will giveyou an estimate for whatever you require. 832871.Spring Hill Garage Ltd., is situated just off SpringHill near the turning into Fewster Road.Tom Hinds, the owner, specialises (almost) exclusively in Jaguars and Aston Martins andsome other high performance vehicles, including classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s. Hedeals solely with mechanical repair and servicing. He’s just celebrated 25 years in thebusiness! 833807.18Hill view GarageTom Hinds of Spring Hill Garage Ltd.checking on a JaguarPhotographs by Martin StoneNailsworth DomesticAppliance RepairsMatthew ~ 833310A fast, local & reliable serviceMost makes of washing machines, dishwashers,fridge/freezers, tumble dryers & electric cookers

Nailsworth Tyres is located at the bottom of the ‘W’ andis always a favourite with people in distress! Clive Lusty,the proprietor, and Chris Lane always welcome you witha smile and helpful advice and deal with tyres(!),exhausts, shock absorbers, brakes, batteries and….wheelbarrowtyres! 836161.Nailsworth MOTCentre is situatedtowards the backof InchbrookTrading Estate.Go pastAutoBodyTechand keep straighton! The twoproprietors are Lee Jordan and John Pegler. They’ll doMOTs including Class 7 (light commercial) and Class 4( cars and small vans). They also deal with tyre sales,diagnostic testing, servicing and repairs on cars, vans andmotor homes. They’ve got a new expanded workshop andnew offices with a reception area. 836816.…..and for that final touch..Chris Lane and Clive Lusty of Nailsworth TyresSteve Rosser, Steve Jones, Lee Jordan and John Pegler ofNailsworth MOT CentreFive Star Valeting is situated just behind Cotswold Pineat Merretts Mill. This family firm, run by Simon andSteve Dean as joint partners, has not been in businesslong but it already has a strong clientele. A basic cleancosts £20 and rises to£55 for a full valetingservice which includesa wash and polish,paint restoration,upholstery shampoo,etc. Home collectionand Delivery isSimon and Steve Dean of Five Star Valetingavailable and free.833316.Community Spot by Stella KnightNailsworth Motor Services has been a successfulbusiness in the townfor the last 20 yearsafter moving fromGeorge Street toOld Market abouttwelve years ago. Itis open Monday toFriday 8.30am -5.30pm with a latenight opening onWednesday evening(until 8.00pm).Mike Drew of Nailsworth Motor ServicesThe business employs seven people with Mike andTanya Drew as the Directors. As well as doing servicesfor all types of cars, the company is a MOT TestingStation and can repair exhausts or clutches, change tyres,and do diagnostics and tracking. In fact, NailsworthMotor Services can do everything apart from bodywork!Mike and Tanya are developing the business and plan tohave a machine shop up and running by the middle ofJune. This will enable them to take engines apart andrepair specific parts in situ rather than sending parts awayto specialist companies for repair. As well as engines thevarious costly pieces of equipment they have had to buywill also repair air conditioning units for cars.The business has just started sponsoring a go-kartingdriver. This is their son Callum who, at 12 years old,go-karts on a motor sports licence and, at present, races atcircuits in Dorset and Newbury. Once the livery of thecar has been completed they hope to show it at variousExhibitions and Shows to raise money for charity.To contact Nailsworth Motor Services, ring 834500.Don’t want to drive yourself?Get a Taxi!Kim Smith of KCabsKCabs 07770 9280461A Taxis 835444MR Taxis 835868or Omega 834688should be able to helpget you to the airport oranywhere else youneed to go.THE COMPLETE DECORATING SERVICEINSIDE OUTExperienced, reliable, efficient ladies team01453 835497 07766 71206619‘NOT FOXED’BOOKSHOPNAILSWORTHBook Tokens - Children’s CornerOrder (in print) books andCollect next day (usually)2, Market Street, Nailsworth Tel: 835833

What’s On - June and July.For free listing ring Maire Jarman 8329331 Wed ‘A Kind of Magic’, Mary Fielden. Flower Society 7pm Town Hall.2 Thurs ‘Dental Hypnosis’, Geoffrey Lloyd. Luncheon Group, NailsworthSociety. 11.30am Egypt Mill. Sign up by Tues 31 st .2 Thurs Learn to Jive on Thursdays at the Comrades Club. Beginners 7.30pm,Intermediate 9.00pm. No need to bring a partner. £4, students £2.50.01666 824285.3 Fri Country Market, every Friday, 9-10.45, Mortimer Room.6 Mon Geology walk in the Forest of Dean led by Dave Green. Local StudiesGroup, Nailsworth Society. See notice board for details.6 Mon High/Low aerobics with body conditioning, Mondays 9.30-10.30am &7.15-8.15pm. Pilates on the Ball, Weds & Fridays, 9.30-10.30am.Christ Church Hall, £4 a session. Tina Gomer 7538956 Mon Iyengar Yoga every Monday 11-12.30 Christ Church Rooms. Kevin7628386 Mon ‘Textile Industry’, Louise Watson. Arts, Crafts & Music Group,Nailsworth Society 7.30 Mortimer Room.8 Wed Film. No Time to Stand & Stare. Christ Church Hall. 8pm. £410 Fri Festival AGM. Board Room , Forest Green. 7.30pm.10 Fri Free live entertainment. Kelly’s Heroes. The Barn, Forest Green 9pm.11-19th Open Studios Week. See page 611 Sat Morning visit to University of Gloucestershire Archives. LocalHistory Research Group, Nailsworth Society. See board for details.12 Sun Box Open Gardens. 2-6pm Teas.13 Mon ‘Building of Concorde’, Mr B Saunders. Nailsworth WI. 7.30 StGeorge’s Parish Rooms.15 Wed Co-op meeting. 7pm. See p.3.15 Wed Stroud & District Macular Disease Society 3 rd Wed each month, 10-12, Christ Church Rooms.19 Sun Nailsworth Primary School Fete. 1-4pm20 Mon Full day outing. Gardening Group, Nailsworth Society. See board fordetails.21 Tues Town Council Meeting. 7pm. Town Hall21 Tues Royal British Legion meeting at 7.30, Nailsworth Social Club.22 Wed Singles & pairs darts knock-out competition. The Barn, Forest Green.22Wed Alzheimer Café 4 th Wed each month 2-4pm Christ Church Rooms.Phone 834714 for details.22 Wed Nailsworth Town Walk led by Cotswold wardens & Ann Makemson(town archivist). Important buildings & hidden corners in & aroundtown. Suitable for less abled. Starts from car park near bus station at6pm. 1.5 hours.22 Wed History walk around Victorian Stroud led by Ian Mackintosh. LocalStudies Group, Nailsworth Society. See notice board for details.23 Thurs Rambling Group, Nailsworth Society. Meet outside Library, see noticeboard for time & details.25 Sat Farmers’ Market 9-1pm Mortimer Gardens.27 Mon ‘Crime & Punishment in the Middle Ages’, Dr Carrie Smith. LocalStudies Group, Nailsworth Society 7.30pm. Mortimer Room.Small StuffCotsworld Plastics Ltd. need a delivery driver.1 day/week. 833577.JULY1 Fri A Wildflower Day at Cranham. Local Studies Group,Nailsworth Society. See notice board for details.4 Mon Blood Donor Sessions, 1.30-3.15pm & 5.00-7.15pm TownHall. Appointments 0845 7 711 711.4 Mon ‘Nature in Art - Twigworth Country Museum’, Arts Crafts &Music Group, Nailsworth Society 7.30 Mortimer Room.6 Wed Children’s Storytime for under 5‘s, 2.30-3.00 Library.6 Wed Nailsworth Viewpoints. Cotswold warden led walk. Suitablefor families. Starts from car park near bus station at 6pm. 1.5hrs, 2.5 miles.6 Wed ‘Serendipity’, Anne Horsley. Flower Society 7pm Town Hall.7 Thurs ‘CLIC’, Stephen Markham. Luncheon Group, NailsworthSociety. 11.30am Egypt Mill. Sign up by Tues 5 th .9 Sat Have fun at St George’s Church Fete in the Vicarage gardenwith Nailsworth Silver Band, Street Dancing, Bouncy Castle,Stalls, Ice Cream & a Summer BBQ. 2pm.11 Mon Nailsworth WI. Socialising - Garden Party at Kehaar (if wet inthe Parish Room).18 Mon ‘40 Years of Change in a Suburban Garden’, Ian Nex.Gardening Group, Nailsworth Society 7.30 Mortimer Room.19 Tues Town Council Meeting. 7pm. Town Hall19 Tues Royal British Legion meeting at 7.30, Nailsworth Social Club.20 Wed I am the Poet Davies, William - A scenic walk featuring thePoetry of W H Davies, led by Mike Brinkworth, Nadine Peters& David Walton. Start from car park near bus station at 6pm.2.5 hrs, 4.5 miles.23 Sat Farmers’ Market 9-1pm Mortimer Gardens.28 Thurs Rambling Group, Nailsworth Society. Meet outside Library,see notice board for time & details.KEEP IT LOCAL!Nailsworth News Editorial InformationEDITOR: ~ Joyce Affleck, 832619 or C/o Not Foxed Bookshop,2 Market Street, Nailsworth or editor@nailsworthnews.co.ukor joyce.affleck@tinyworld.co.ukPHOTOGRAPHS/Asst.Editor: ~ Martin Stone 833132.DEADLINES for copy and advertising:15th of monthADVERTS: Copy, payment and queries please to Ann MarshallC/o Just Traiding, 7 Fountain St. Nailsworth or 833857.N.B. Advertising space is limited to approx 50 per issue: payment inadvance, please. 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