Issue 134 Sept 2013 - Nailsworth News

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Local HistoryThe Fabulous Baker SistersTwo sisters who were born and brought up inNailsworth have visited the house they lived in atWindsoredge for the first time in over 65 years.Mary and Jean (nee Baker) left Nailsworth in1948 after their parents had both died. There were norelatives who could look after them and they wentto an orphanage in Eastington where they have fondmemories of the nuns. They later married and movedaway to Gloucester and Somerset.Mary was by this time working in the umbrella factoryat Dunkirk Mill where her father and some of heraunts also worked. Their father, Bill, had lost an armin an accident at the mill but, he was still able to use ascythe to cut the grass. Bill became a night watchmanat Newman Henders after his accident and the ladiesremember when it was reported in the local press thatthe one armed night watchman had apprehended a burglar.They were fascinated to look round the house and recollect how it was in their day, the rooms seemed to have shrunk from their memories!They recalled walking across the fields to St Dominic’s school which in those days was just one room. A pig was kept in a sty right upagainst the wall of the next cottage as well as chickens. There was a large orchard which provided plums, apples and pears and one room wasput aside to store the fruit, they were not allowed to go into this room! In those days their father owned the main house as well as the cottagesnext door and the land stretched up the north side of the road where two houses were built in the 1960s.If anyone has any memories of the Bakers they will be visiting again and I am sure would be delighted to meet friends from their youth.Overcome your dental &needle phobiaFor some people going to thedentist causes great anxiety andfear leaving them unable to havedental treatment.Fear of visiting the dentist couldbe due to concerns about:• needles• pain• keeping your mouth open• the dental drill noise• feeling powerlessWhat can help?As a qualified and registered CBT and EMDRtherapist, I have helped many people overcometheir phobias.To find out more, please call me on 07525 442418or email claire@cbtcotswold.co.ukI am registered with major healthcare providers18Francis Newman waskind enough to send usthis photograph and theaccompanying information.“I came across a photo I took asan 11/12 year old in 1961/62 of the(by then) once or twice weekly smallfreight train to Nailsworth.I remember taking it on my brother’sIlford 127 camera. Rather bad quality,but it might interest someone.The shunter/charge-hand, whateverhe would have been called, got thewagons rolling from the goods shedusing a “pinch bar” between the wheeland the rail and then once he had gotsome momentum going he pushed itwith a large wooden stake jammed intothe frame of the wagon. I was mostimpressed that a man could move sucha large thing all by himself. So he had the two or three wagons assembled into a traineven before the loco arrived. I’ve no idea what goods would have been transported inthose final days. I probably spent an hour or so watching the whole thing. I was a madkeen train-spotter back then. Still am actually!”Professional craftsmanshipSpecialists in:www.burleighparkconstruction.co.ukCall now to discuss your projectMeet The WorldwideTouring ExpertsMiles Morgan Travel are delighted to invite youto meet Titan, and learn more about their hugerange of worldwide escorted tours, coastal andriver cruises plus iconic rail journeysAll with a VIP home departure service.Wednesday 25th September 2013The Bear of Rodborough, Stroudat 7pmAn eventnot tobe missedbarn conversionscommerciallisted buildingsrestaurantsextensionsshopsrenovationsnew buildsCall us today for your complimentary ticketsThe Old Stamp Office,George Streetwww.milesmorgantravel.co.uk Nailsworth, GL6 0AGTel: 01453 836186
Nailsworth Festival 2014The committee are already busy working on next year’s Festival.The 2014 Festival will start with Festival Saturday on 17th Maywith events running through to Saturday 24th May. Look out formore information in subsequent issues of the paper.Craft and Chat – NailsworthThe Over 50’s art project now has a new name! Craft and Chat!Due to the success of the Nailsworth Project in June 2013,Craft and Chat will be visiting the area again for 6 weeks acrossSeptember and October 2013.The project welcomes local residents around the age of 50 andabove to visit the Arkell Centre, to meet other residents in the areaand try out various forms of basic arts and crafts. You do not needto be a budding artist; the project welcomes individuals from allwalks of life.Where - Nailsworth Arkell CentreWhen - every Friday for 6 weeks starting from 6th September2013Time: 2-4pmCost - free! No need to pre book just simply turn up!Activities - Arts and crafts to suit individual needs, tea andbiscuits!For more information please do not hesitate to contactCommunity Development Officer, Charlotte Galling01453 754304 / c.galling@stroud.gov.ukTheShortwoodUnited FC GolfClassicThis will take place onFriday 6th September atStinchcombe Golf Club,Dursley.The match will beplayed over 18 holesby teams of 4 withnumerous prizes to bewon. First tee at 10.30am with the final playersreturning around 6.30 pm.Presentation at 7.30 pm approximately.Tea / Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival and as teams finish arolling buffet will be provided.The total cost of the day will be £200 per team of 4.The number of teams will be limited to 25 on a firstcome, first served basis.We are also looking for sponsors (eg. sponsor ahole, competition prizes, raffle prizes).To enter your team, please supply your team name,a contact name and address, telephone number andnames of your four players, together with your feeNo call out fee,minor jobs taken!07779 09471401453 872299to Roger Grant, 8 Point Road, Avening, Tetbury,Glos GL8 8LYFor further information or to be a sponsor contactRoger on07790 932979email gkjoinery@googlemail.comComing eventsHorsley FeteSaturday 14th September12-4pmHorsley Playing FieldsHorsley Fete organisers are delighted to announce the upcomingannual Horsley Fete, this event is in a field of its own, with funand games for all ages this year it promises to be more like a greatsummer festival.The village fete is a true celebration of Horsley with localproduce and people at the heart of the day.Horsley Craft and Produce ShowFor the third year running there will be a produce show in theaward wining 3 in 1 church. There is a category for everyone, withunder 5’s, 12’s ,16’s and adult prizes. So whether you can grow thebiggest marrow or sunflower head, make a creature crafted fromvegetables, or fancy your chances baking a legendary Victoriasponge you all have the chance to go home with a grin on yourface, satisfaction in your heart and your lapel covered in rosettes.FoodAs always, local homebakers will be baking the finest cream teafor you and if that’s not enough, there will be hot dogs made withthe famous Horsley sausages.The cherry on the cake, for one lucky winner (and perhaps theirfamily and friends) is the indulgent prize of a Matildaesque Hobbshouse chocolate cake, fancy your chances?The brilliant community shop will be showcasing its localproducers and if its all too much you can wash it all down with apint of local ale pulled from the bus bar.DogsIf you’ve a four legged friend, this day doesn’t have to be justabout you, bring them along for tail-wagging frolics. There will bethe fete’s first ever dog show. There will be prizes including onesfor the ‘most handsome dog’ and ‘dog most like its owner’.ChildrenIf you are wondering about the small people in your life and howthey can be kept occupied, there will be pony rides, story telling,drumming workshops, junk modeling, face painting, a pinholecamera workshop and much more for them too.Finally in the main arena there will be entertainment fromtraditional Morris dancers, local bands and surely some wanderingminstrels too.All details and entry forms can be found on a sparkling newwebsitewww.horsleyfete.co.ukROB GAZZARDCOMPLETE BUILDING SOLUTIONSMaintenance & repairs · Extensions and alterationsHard & soft landscaping · Free estimates and advice01453 860112www.robgazzard.co.ukPierre H. SchneiderPlumbing and HeatingGeneral maintenance, repairand new installations.Tel: 0795052626419
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