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What’s Onin Cam, Dursley& DistrictFreeJuly - September 2011Breakheart Community Project54 acres of countryside saved for the community on the edge of theCotswold escarpment between North Nibley and Dursley.A developing project soon to become an outdoor education centrewith picnic area and nature trails.Volunteer as a helper, check out the website and see how you can help.www.breakheart-community-project.org.uk

Information map of Dursley, Cam and DistrictPLACES TO VISITNToSlimbridge72922To Gloucester,Stroud & M5To Gloucester,& Cheltenham12Dursley Heritage Centre - 1,000 years of Dursley’s history displayed in varied forms.Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30 - 12.30pm.Berkeley Castle - Norman fortress and home to the Berkeley family for centuries.See where Edward II was murdered. See advertisement on page 11.Also a wonderful party and wedding venue. 01453 810332.www.berkeley-castle.comTo Berkeley2 81624ToBristol& M5M5Berkeley CastleVA38StinchcombeHill G.C.NorthNibley23125P26A4135CamPi31713Cam/Dursley StationP Park & RideDursley21 14 P91V15Wotton-under-EdgeCoaleyP 6CamPeakB4056CotswoldEdge G.C.11Stroudwater Canal at Saul JunctionA4135Vale Vision Development Trust Ltd - Office of the local developmenttrust: information on regeneration and development and what is happeningin the area. Also local walks and other information.01453 544933 email: valevision@btconnect.com www.valevision.org.uk27UleyBury1812B4056P10Uley20303119To Stroud425To NailsworthTo TetburyWoodchester Mansion283 Breakheart Quarry - Acres of outstanding natural beauty with far reaching views towardsthe River Severn crossings and Tyndale Monument. Great for picnics, bird watching and fossilhunting with short walks suitable for all abilities. www.breakheart-community-project.org.uk4567891011Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club - Modern clubhouse, extensive fleet and terrificviews, a great site. Trial sessions. Food by Guiseppe. 01453 860342.www.bggc.co.ukCam Jubilee Playing Field - beautiful views; exercise or just relax. Football pitches, skatepark, ball court, climb stones, fitness kit, junior trim trail and easy access path.Cam Peak and Long Down - Challenging walking and spectacular views.Canalside at Shepherds Patch: Gloucester – Sharpness CanalWaterside walking, eating, boating and cycle hire near to Slimbridge Wetland Centre.Cattle Country Adventure Park - 01453 810510.www.cattlecountry.co.ukChantry Centre and Lister Club - Social centre that incorporates the Lister Hall, withshows, concerts, etc. See advertisements.Coaley Peak - nature reserve on the Cotswold Way: magnificent views. A favourite forwalking, hang gliding, flying model aircraft or enjoying a picnic while watching the gliders.Cotswold Edge Golf Club - 01453 844167. Challenging golf in a picturesque situation.Friendly atmosphere and a welcoming club house. www.cotswoldedgegolfclub.co.uk12 Cotswold Way National Trail - Following the Stinchcombe Hill escarpment with fantasticviews throughout, descending to the market town of Dursley and its range of shops, eatingplaces and real-ale pubs. Check out local circular walks on www.nationaltrail.co.uk/cotswold131415Dursley Sports Centre - Range of activities: 01453 543832.www.stroud.gov.uk/dursleypoolDursley Swimming Pool - Family pool. Public swimming and private hire. 01453 546441.Dursley’s Woods and Sculpture Trail - Acres of natural woodland on the slopes ofthe Cotswold escarpment, crossed by many paths. Twinberrow Wood includes the DursleySculpture & Play Trail (free entry). Interesting works by local groups and artists.Trail leaflet and children’s quiz available from Vale Vision.www.valevision.org.uk16 Edward Jenner Museum - Berkeley. 01453 810631.A history of Jenner’s pioneering role with the world changing smallpox vaccination and hisinterests in ballooning and natural history.www.jennermuseum.com17 Kingshill House Arts and Entertainment Centre - 01453 549133. Hugely variedentertainment programme from rock guitar concerts to comedies and historical dramas.Range of arts and other classes. See advertisement on page 6. www.kingshillhouse.org.uk2Produced and published by volunteers at Vale VisionTo appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for Autumn/Christmas advertising is Friday 2 September3

4PLACES TO VISIT continuedNewark Park The Courtyard Café, 12 Parsonage Street, Dursley 01453 54424618 - Ozleworth. National Trust house and gardens, 01453 842644.Fully licensed and air conditioned; serving a choice of breakfasts, specialised coffees, homemadewww.nationaltrust.org.ukcakes, fresh salads and sandwiches, homemade soup, hot and cold lunches and traditional19 Owlpen Manor and Gardens - Uley. 01453 860261. Formal historic gardens set in aafternoon teas. Indoor and outdoor seating.wooded hillside surrounding a Tudor manor house. Exclusive dining. www.owlpen.com The Filling Station, Silver Street, Dursley 01453 54260920Soon to be known as The Madd Sandwich Company. Still your one stop breakfast and lunch shop,Prema - a small independent rural Arts Centre, Uley, 01453 860703. Broad range of arts,with a huge selection of filled baguettes, sandwiches and wraps. Self-serve salad bar, filled jacketsdynamic live events. Forward-looking, quality creativity. www.prema.demon.co.ukand homemade cakes and soups. See what’s on offer today! Also outside catering services.21 Recreation Ground - An extensive and well used community green with play area.The Fox and Hounds, Coaley 01453 890366Traditional Cotswold village pub with real ales and good food. Function room and skittle alley.22 Saul Junction - Where the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal crosses the Stroudwater Canal.Full menu and bar snacks served Wednesday to Friday 12 - 2pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 - 3pm;Heritage Centre, boat trips, marina, café. www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/canal.sauljunctionWeds to Sun, 7 - 9pm. Home cooked food with local produce. Families welcome. Child’s portions.23 Stinchcombe Hill & Golf ClubThe New Inn, Woodmancote, Dursley 01453 543001- 01453 542 015. Excellent varied walking withFull menu served lunchtimes 12 - 2pm, and evenings 6 - 9pm excluding Mondays. Sunday roastbreathtaking views over the Severn estuary and to the hills of Wales. Also a scenic and12 - 3pm. Real ales; beer garden; family friendly pub. Private functions catered for. Occasionalchallenging golf course. See advertisement on back cover. www.stinchcombegolfclub.comlive music (see notice board), live folk music alternate Tuesdays. Monthly quiz, Sundays 8pm.24The Old Spot, Hill Road, Dursley 01453 542870 www.oldspotinn.co.ukSustrans National Cycle Network Route 41 - Long distance cycle route betweenBristol and Rugby, via Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon. www.sustrans.org.uk25 Thistledown Environmental Centre, Nympsfield - 01453 860420. Set in 70 acresof tranquil Cotswold scenery. Stimulating day out with natural environments, wildlife,historical features, sculpture, art and rural crafts.www.thistledown.org.uk262728Tyndale Monument - 01531 543691. Erected in 1866 in memory of William Tyndale, translatorof the bible into English. Open daily, key can be collected from the stores, Barrs Lane, 9 - 1pm,and 3 - 6pm. Open at weekends - no key needed. Honesty box in the wall for donations.Uley Bury - One of the finest examples of a promontory fort in Britain. Close by is HettyPegler’s Tump, a communal burial mound dating back to the Neolithic period.Westonbirt Arboretum - the National Arboretum. One of the most spectacular collectionsof trees in the world.www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt29 Wetland Centre Slimbridge - Astounding array of wildlife and the world’s largestcollection of swans, geese and ducks. Award winning Visitors’ Centre and the Water’s EdgeRestaurant. Daily from 9.30am.www.wwt.org.uk/slimbridge30 Woodchester Mansion - An abandoned gothic revival Mansion saved from dereliction.Hear the story of the mansion, experience the mystery of this unfinished masterpiece, said to behaunted. Teas, ices, shop. 01453 861541.www.woodchestermansion.org.uk31Woodchester Valley - National Trust. Beautiful secluded valley with a chain of lakes.Fine walks. Site of Special Scientific Interest.www.nationaltrust.org.ukiLibrary - The ground floor is dedicated to Library Services, books, DVDs, gamesand music CDs. Also houses community services offered by Stroud District Council,Dursley Volunteer Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau, World Jungle, Connexions(by appointment only), and a Jobcentre plus phone link and Internet Café.Meeting room available for hire. 01453 543059Produced and published by volunteers at Vale VisionEATING & DRINKINGNational award winning pub on the Cotswold Way. Log fires, cosy garden.Lunches served 12 – 3pm daily. Dogs, walkers and children welcome. Family room.See page 9 for summer events; call in for more detailsThe Old Crown, The Green, Uley 01453 860502Traditional family run country pub, situated on the village green. Home cooked food: lunchtimeand evening menu, served 12 - 2pm and 6 - 9pm, Monday - Friday and all day at weekends.Range of real ales. Beer garden. Bed & breakfast also availableThe Prince of Wales Hotel, 01453 810474Now refurbished; new bar menu and traditional Sunday carvery. Landscaped gardens.Conference, banqueting and function facilities available. Large and small parties catered for.Between Dursley and Berkeley on the A38. GL13 9HD. email: gm.pow@shearings.comThe Railway, Station Road, Cam 01453 543237To appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for Autumn/Christmas advertising is Friday 2 Septemberwww.railwayatcam.co.ukSet in pleasant riverside surroundings. A range of traditional ales and ciders. Good home-cookedfood served lunchtimes Tuesday - Saturday, and Friday evenings, steak night. Beer garden.Room available for parties, with special buffet menu.The Rose & Crown, Nympsfield 01453 860240Welcome to a cosy bar hosting local ales, and restaurant serving freshlyprepared home cooked food, Mon - Sat, 12 - 2.30pm & 6 - 9pm;Sun 12 - 5pm. Family garden and restaurant garden. Children’s portionsserved. New ~ special menu for dogs! Three ensuite double rooms.email: roseandcrowninn@yahoo.co.uk www.theroseandcrowninn.comThe Tudor Arms, Slimbridge 01453 890306CAMRA award winning family run Real Ale and Real Food pub. Food served all day 12 - 9pm.Outside dining areas, traditional Sunday roasts, skittle alley, function room. Catering for birthdays,christenings, anniversaries and wakes. email: enquiries@thetudorarms.co.uk.The Yew Tree, Woodfield Road, Dursley 01453 542612Good food served lunchtimes and evenings until 8pm except Tuesday. Sunday roast - last orders4.30pm. Families welcome. Sky sports. Live music at weekends (see notice board).Town Hall Teas in the historic Market HallEvery Sunday from May - September, 2.30 - 5pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cake - £2, secondcup free. To host an event for your charity contact Ronnie Harding 01453 5470805

Kingshill House Arts and Entertainment Centre,Kingshill Lane, Dursley 01453 549133Grade II listed Georgian mansion that has a hugely varied arts andentertainment programme.www.kingshillhouse.org.ukTuesday 12 July – Friday 15 July, 8pm:An Evening of Drama with The Purnell Players. Two playswritten by local writer Paul Gait. Mountain Heir (before interval) andForget Me Not (after interval).Offering a wide range of arts and crafts classes (afternoons and evenings).Starting In September, ten week courses in: Belly Dancing - Intermediates & Improvers,Watercolour, Painting & Drawing, Stained Glass, Pastels, Beading (5 weeks).One day workshops: Experimenting with Watercolour; Upcycle Clothing.Various elegant rooms with bar and kitchen facilities available for social and business hire.Cotswold Chorus: Rehearsals on Thursdays at 7.30pm, St James Parish Centre.New members welcome, email: cotswoldchorus@hotmail.com. www.cotswoldchorus.50gigs.netDODSwww.dursleyods.org.ukThe DODS new season kicks off with Agatha Christie’s The Hollow, 12 -15 October;traditional pantomime, Snow White in January and the musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie in May.Ticket line 07890 203 318 or buy online atwww.the-dods.com/box-officeTuesday 6 September, 7.30pm: The DODS AGM at Kingshill House.New members always welcome ~ please contact via the website.Dursley Male Voice Choir: 90 members performing some 15 concerts each year.Saturday 9 July, afternoon: singing for Dursley Festival on the Recreation Field.Saturday17 September: Concert in Dursley Methodist Church. See website for more details.Concert secretary, Peter Prater: 01453 543710.www.dursleymalechoir.org.ukThe Oriana Singers:a chamber choir of 25 - 30 singers. New members always welcome, especially tenors and basses.David Moss: 01453 860801. email: orianasingers@hotmail.com.www.orianasingers.orgTyndale Choral Society:A warm invitation is extended to all singers, especially tenors and basses. Apprentice schemeavailable for young people.www.tyndale-choral-society.orgTheatre in the open airSunday 7 August, 7.30pm: The Rain or Shine Theatre Company in Much Ado About Nothing atSlimbridge Wetland Centre. Grounds open at 6pm for picnics. Bring your own seating or rugs.Tickets £13 (£11 concs, £7child). Call 01453 891223 or email: eleanor.wise@wwt.org.ukFriday 26 August, 6pm: The Festival Theatre Company Players in The Taming of the Shrewat Woodchester Mansion. Gates open 5pm for picnics. Bring your own seating or rugs.Tickets £15 from the Mansion shop, or Stroud Subscription Rooms: 01453 760900.Stroud Subscription Rooms 01453 760992www.subscriptionrooms.org.ukConcerts, comedy, live music and exhibitions for all. email: subscription.rooms@stroud.gov.uk.The Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud 01453 763394Set in a 17th century mansion in lovely parkland. A lively programme of exhibitions, eventsand activities for all tastes and ages. Shop and café.www.museuminthepark.org.uk6ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTProduced and published by volunteers at Vale VisionSPECIALIST SHOPPINGFarmers’ Market: Dursley Market PlaceDursley farmers’ market offers a varied range of foods and crafts from localproducers. Cotswolds products sold direct to the consumer. Fresh ingredientsand a great atmosphere. Held monthly, every second Saturday.Delta Bikes, 25 Silver Street, Dursley 01453 545480Suppliers of quality new adult and children’s cycles, including Lapierre andRidgeback. Large selection of BMX bikes and accessories from Fit, United, Blank, FBM, etc. Sparesand accessories from Shimano, Hope, Blackburn, Giro, Maxxis, Park Tools, etc. Fully equippedworkshop with Cytech qualified mechanics for repairs and service work. www.deltabikes.comThat New Shop, 44 Parsonage St, Dursley 01453 546832An outstanding shop, offering gorgeous stuff for body and home on two floors. That New Shophas brought joy to the ladies of Dursley and district for 30 years and it keeps getting better!Clothes by Olsen, Adini, and Masai. Other smashing stuff by Emma Bridgewater, Neal’s Yard,Crabtree & Evelyn and Ortigia. Bags by Radley and Kipling. Fab jewellery and shoes plus the bestgreetings cards for miles.www.thatnewshop.co.ukTolsey Two, 45 Parsonage Street, Dursley 01453 548145A gem of a shop, sparkling with affordable goodies. Local crafts as well as unusual and inspiringgifts for all pockets, including recycled glass, Mexican wall art, natural home scents and organicbody soaps. Special gift packs made up to order. A surprising range of gifts for less than £10.LOCAL CINEMASApollo Cinemas, Merrywalks, Stroud 0871 220 600Six screens, daytime and family discounts, students / senior citizens concessions.Kids Club. Programme and on-line booking:www.apollocinemas.com/apollo-stroudElectric Picture House, Wotton-under-Edge 01453 844601 (Office)An independent and affordable all digital widescreen cinema. Available for block bookings orprivate hire. Fully air conditioned auditorium and free parking. Film information line: 01453 844401.See advertisement on page 11.www.wottoneph.co.ukBED & BREAKFASTForesters Bed & Breakfast, Chapel Street, Cam (nr Tesco) 01453 549996Spacious beamed ensuite Laura Ashley bedrooms in former 18th century village inn. EnglishTourism Council 4 star. Excellent local produce breakfasts. From just £30pppn. Longer staydiscounts. Wifi available. Parking. Evening meals can be arranged. www.forestersbandb.co.ukMeadowside Bed & Breakfast, Berkeley Heath 01453 511884Situated in a semi-rural location on two acres of land and with a variety of small animals.Excellent home cooked breakfast and stylish accommodation.A warm welcome awaits.www.meadowsidebedandbreakfast.co.ukThe Tudor Arms, Slimbridge 01453 89030612 ensuite bedrooms furnished to a high standard. Family rooms available. ETB 4*. Real Ale, RealFood, Real Rooms. Parking and Wifi. Also adjacent, separate holiday apartment (sleeps 6).Situated by Glos - Sharpness Canal, 1/2 mile from WWT.www.thetudorarms.co.ukWaterend Farm, Coaley 01453 899141www.waterendfarm.co.uk4* Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast on a working sheep farm. Five very comfortable, traditionallyfurnished bedrooms sleeping up to 13 people. An ideal venue for wedding parties and family groupsExcellent local produce breakfasts. Ample free parking. email: enquiries@waterendfarm.co.uk.To appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for Autumn/Christmas advertising is Friday 2 September7

LOCAL EVENTSGL11 Community Project, Fairmead, Cam 01453 548530Courses planned for the autumn term at GL11 include English and Maths, Simply Cooking,Computers, Employability, Made of Money (family learning) and much more. Soon to be offeringa wider range of social and learning opportunities for adults of all abilities as well as the populardrop-in groups – including toddlers, over 50s, gardening club and carers support group. For moredetails please phone, pop in or see website.www.gl11.org.ukSt James Church - Parish Centre 01453 549280Friday 8 July, 7.30pm: Rednock School Swing Band.‘Coffee, Cake & Music’ organ recitals. Coffee & cake, 10.15am; recital, 11am.Refreshments and entry free ~ donations appreciated.Saturday 30 July: Christopher Manners, Director of Music at All Saints Church, Weston-super-Mare.Saturday 27 August: David Davies, Assistant Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral.Saturday 24 September: Stephen Power, Lay Clerk, Gloucester Cathedral.For more details look out for notices and see the website.www.dursleyparishchurch.org.ukWorld Jungle 078788 65297 email: jane@worldjungle.org.uk www.worldjungle.org.ukFREE - Summer Fundays!Friday 5 August, 2 - 5pm: Highfields Park Funday ~ lots of fun activities on the park with BBQ etc.Fridays 12, 19 & 26 August, 2 - 5pm: Highfields Park Activity Days ~ outdoor cooking, bushcraft,circus skills, craft activities and more. Fun for everyone!Zumba Gold: Low Impact for beginners and others requiring a low impact exercise programme:Mondays 10 - 11am, Woodfield Community Centre; 2 - 3pm, Nibley Village Hall (not school holidays);Tuesdays 6 - 7pm, Uley Village Hall; Wednesdays 10 - 11am, St James Church Hall, Dursley.Zumba Dance Fitness: Tuesdays 7.15 - 8.15pm, Uley School;Wednesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm, Cam Memorial Hall; Thursdays 6.15 - 7.15pm, Nibley Village Hall;Fridays 9.30 -10.30am, Coaley Village Hall (not school holidays); Fridays 6 - 7pm, Dursley Town Hall.African Dance Fitness: Fridays 7 - 8pm, Dursley Town Hall.Salsa: Weds 7.30 - 9pm, Cam Memorial Hall.Circus Skills – for 8 years upwards: Mondays 6.30 - 7.30pm, Lister Hall, Dursley (not school holidays).Street Dance: Wednesdays, 6.30 - 7.30 / 7.30 - 8.30 Lister Hall, Dursley (not school holidays).All classes from £3.50/£4 (concessions and discounts available). Call/email to book.BERKELEYFriends of Berkeley Castle 01453 810332 www.berkeley-castle.com/friendsSunday 17 July, 5.30pm: A Baronial Household by H. Phythian-Adams. £10. Must pre-book.Sunday 14 August, 5.00pm: Annual Garden Party. £14. Must pre-book.Monday 26 September, 7.00pm: The Long Bow by Neil Eddiford. Must pre-book.Edward Jenner Museum 01453 810631 www.jennermuseum.comSaturday 16 July, 1 - 4pm: Jazz in Jenner’s Garden. Included in admission price, or £2 for jazz only.Thursday 21July, 7.30pm: Talk ~ Archaeological Finds from Berkeley. £10 or £15 for two talks.Sunday 11 September, 12 - 5.30pm: Heritage Open Day. Free entry!Thursday 15 September, 7.30pm: Talk ~ The Secret Life of Hampton Court Palace. £10 or £15 for two talks.Trails, Explorer Bags, Craft & Colouring Corners available through the summer PLUS visit the newlyrestored Temple of Vaccinia!CAMSaturday 6 August, 2 - 8pm: Scratch and Sk8. Free festival! Skate and BMXing. Live bands, DJs,MC-ing. Loads of fun activities on the Jubilee Playing Field, Everside Lane.Tuesday 19 July, 7pm: Fashion Show and Sale at Cam Memorial Hall. Tickets, £5 fromInches and Hewitts, Parsonage St. In aid of the Vale Community Hospital League of Friends.COALEYSaturday 2 July, 7.00pm: Live entertainment with a jazz band, Spiral Staircase, at Upper Orchard,Garter Court, Coaley. Ring 01453 860573 or 01453 860573 for details.Monday 4 July, 2 - 4pm: Social in aid of Hall Restoration Fund, £3.Sunday 17 July from 2.30pm: Cream Teas in aid of Hall Restoration Fund.Sunday 7 August, 2 - 5pm: Cream Teas in aid of Coaley Church.Saturday 3 September from 2pm: Village Produce Show.DURSLEYFriday 1, Saturday 2 July, 7pm: DODS ~ The Great Junior Song Book at the Lister Hall, Long Street.Saturday 9 July, DURSLEY TOWN FESTIVALLOCAL EVENTS9 - 2pm: Festival Farmers Market with arts, crafts and entertainment in the town centre.1 - 5pm: Children’s procession leaves The Broadwell for the Recreation Field for an afternoon of activitiesand entertainment, with stalls, performances and fun for all the family.Hog roast, beer tent, music. Free entry. See ad on back cover.www.dursleyfestival.co.ukSaturday 16 July: Open Evening. Free BBQ at the Chantry Centre, Long Street.Saturday 23 July, 3pm: Geo cashing. From the Old Spot. All welcome. £5 for Cotswold Care Hospice.Sunday 31 July: Old Spot staff vs customers Cricket Match at Stinchcombe Stragglers ground.Friday 12 August, 6pm, Saturday/Sunday 13/14 August: Summer beer festival. Sample local beers andales all day, plus live music evenings. Sunday ~ Alex Chapman.Sunday 28 August, Frocester chill-out day at The Old Spot. 8.30pm: Live music ~ Leon Daye.NORTH NIBLEYSaturday 2 July, 2 - 11pm: Nibley Music Festival. ‘The friendliest festival around’. Great music,children’s entertainment, stalls, food from around the world, local beer. Free parking.Tickets in advance only.www.nibleyfestival.co.ukOZLEWORTHSaturday 17 July, 2 - 5pm: Open Garden at Ozleworth Park.Teas, art gallery, choral singers, stalls. Admission £4 in aid of the RNLI.SLIMBRIDGESaturday 30 July, 9am: Slimbridge Family Horse Show & Dog Show. Rectory Farm, Slimbridge.(opposite Royal British legion)www.johnstayteservices.co.uk/slimbridgehorseshowAROUND ULEYSaturday 9 July, 10.30 - 12 noon: Owlpen Coffee Morning in support of Holy Cross Church atLampern House.Monday 29 August, 2 - 5pm: Cream Teas in Nympsfield Village Hall. In aid of Church Funds.Saturday 3 September, from 2pm: Uley Annual Show ~ fruit, vegetables, cookery, craft.ROOM HIREChantry Centre & Lister Social Club, Long Street, Dursley 01453 542016Having a BIG birthday, wedding, christening etc? Various rooms for 50 people upwards, availableat cheap rates. Lister Hall ~ a 400 seater hall, with tiered seating and bars. Call Sheila or Mark.Dursley & District Community Centre, Rednock Drive 01453 543355Meeting Rooms for hire. Function Rooms with well stocked bars available for weddings andbirthdays etc. Contact Jane Ball.Stinchcombe Village Hall Margaret Wannell 01453 546200Great venue for family celebrations, meetings, children’s parties and barbecues in the gardenwith great views! Main hall with stage and kitchen or meeting room. Private parking.8Produced and published by volunteers at Vale VisionTo appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for Autumn/Christmas advertising is Friday 2 September9

SPORT & LEISUREWalking for Health: Vale Vision 01453 544933www.valevision.org.ukVaried programme for all abilities. Regret no dogs. Walking for health every Thursday; buildingdistance walks for those used to walking every Wednesday; regular walker level on second andlast Friday in the month for those more used to walking and comfortable over footpaths, hill climbs,descents and rougher terrain. Programme at Vale Vision shop and on website.Courtyard Clinic, Dursley email: courtyard.clinic@virgin.net 01453 548119Leading specialists in physiotherapy, chiropractic & sports massage treatments.Complementary therapies include acupuncture, chinese medicine, reiki, reflexology, craniosacraltherapy, aromatherapy / Swedish massage.The Therapy Workshop studio, where Pilates, yoga, Nia Dance, and Tai Chi classes are conducted ona weekly basis, is available to hire for health and fitness courses.www.courtyardclinic.comCourtyard Health & Fitness, Dursley 01453 546454An independent health club offering a range of specialist exercise classes, personalised trainingprogrammes and individual workouts. Modern facilities include an extensive range of ultra modernequipment for the needs of all ages and fitness levels. Sauna and holistic therapies also available.See advertisment on back cover.Pilates Classes, Cam & DursleyA variety of daytime and evening classes, several venues; 10 week courses, £50. Also nutritionadvice for weight loss, weight gain or weight maintenance. Call Karen Richards on 01453 545127.Sue Gibson School of Gardening, Slimbridgewww.iteachgardening.co.ukSat 16 July, 10am - 4pm: Pruning Shrubs and Roses, £60.Sat 13 August, 10am - 5pm: Growing and Training Fruit in Small Spaces, £60.Commencing Weds 28 Sept, 7 - 9pm OR Thurs 29 Sept, 9.45am - 2.45pm: Design your own GardenCall Sue on 01453 890820 for more details.Tai Chi Chuan & Chi Kungwww.cotswoldedgetaichi.co.ukTraditional Chinese exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. Excellent for general health,flexibility, posture, boosts the immune system and promotes wellbeing.Classes in Dursley: Tues 11.30 - 12.30pm at Courtyard Clinic (suitable for over 50s but all welcome),Thursdays 7.15 - 8.45pm, St Dominic’s Hall, Jubilee Road. Also Wotton-u-Edge and Stroud.Private tuition option: Mark Collins 01453 544881 or 07981 805206.Tone Zone Exercise Classes, Stinchcombe Village HallMonday 7 - 8pm, Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30pm, Tuesday and Friday 10 - 11am. Free crèche.Classes are suitable for all abilities and ages. The workout is packed full of fat burning and toningexercises to great music that will keep you coming back for more! Call Sam on 07793 7552403C Community Church 01453 546775 www.3Ccommunitychurch.org.ukAll welcome – details of services and events on the website. Children’s activities and Pulse youthchurch, plus regular Alpha and Lifeshapers courses.Canoe Club (KC3C) Thursdays, 6pm: outdoor kayak sessions, opento all, even complete beginners; please advise in advance if you’regoing. Also Walking and Mountaineering Club (MC3C).Enquiries, including KC3C and MC3C, to 3C office as above oradmin@3ccommunitychurch.org10Produced and published by volunteers at Vale VisionAll-Digital andWidescreen Cinema inWotton under EdgeAn exciting mix of new releases, classics,3D, family films and world cinema.24-hour film information line:01453 844401Web Site:www.wottoneph.co.ukEnquiries: 01453 844601(cinema opening hours).Wotton Electric Picture HouseMarket Street, Wotton-under-EdgePatron: Catherine Johnson, Screenwriterand playwright including ‘Mamma Mia!’Come and have some funwith us at EXTENDEnjoy Movement to Music for the over 60’sand less able of any age helping you tomaintain an Independent Lifestylethrough Activity and Exercise.Classes held atSt. James Parish Centre, DursleyEvery Tuesday Afternoon2.00pm – 3.30pmTea, Biscuits and Social TimeYou can be Seated or StandingFor more information callBarbara WeldonExtend for You01453 766421To appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for Autumn/Christmas advertising is Friday 2 September11

DURSLEYDTOWN CENTRE & RECREATION GROUNDServing our communitySAT9 th julya day with somethingfor the whole family!free entryfor more information on the Dursley Summer Festival please visit:WWW.DURSLEYFESTIVAL.CO.UKSTINCHCOMBE HILLGOLF CLUBFounded in 1889 The “Hill” is atraditional Members Club and offersa warm welcome to all visitors,societies and corporate guestsA level hilltop course which presentsa good golfing challenge of 18 holes,par 68 - SSS 67NEW MEMBERS WELCOMEActive Junior Section withorganised coachingTelephone: Secretary - 01453 542015www.stinchcombehillgolfclub.comCourtyard Health& Fitness01453 546454“Making health & fitness personal to you”Body ConditioningCore Stability - Body BalanceWeight ManagementHealth & Beauty - Lifestyle CoachingPain ManagementPre & Post Operative PreparationPowerplate ConditioningBalance Master Injury RehabilitationMobility, Stability & Flexibility ClassesYOURS FOR LESS THAN £1 A DAYYou choose, we deliver!That’s a promise!Farmers market9.AM - 2PM MARKET HALLTOWN ProcessionSTARTS 1PM THEN ON REC TILL 5PMYouth ShowcaseArena PerformancesCraft tentFree Children's areastalls, Hog Roast, Bar12 Parsonage Street, Dursley, GL11 4EADESIGN RESULTS | 01453 544359The Little Printing Company 01453 844228 info@littleprinting.co.uk www.littleprinting.co.ukVale Vision Development Trust LtdWorking for the future of Cam, Dursley and surrounding Parishes28 Long Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4HX 01453 544933Registered in England 2005, No: 5662666email: valevision@btconnect.com www.valevision.org.uk