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What’s Onin Cam, Dursley& DistrictSummer 2012FreeNTo Berkeley2 81624ToBristol& M5Information map of Dursley, Cam and DistrictM5ToSlimbridge729A38StinchcombeHill G.C.23125P22To Gloucester,Stroud & M5A4135CamPi31713Cam/Dursley StationP Park & RideHDursley21 14 P91VP15CoaleyP 6CamPeakB4056A4135P27UleyBuryTo Gloucester,& Cheltenham12B4056P10Uley20303119To Stroud425To NailsworthTo TetburyNorthNibley26CotswoldEdge G.C.111828Wotton-under-EdgeBristol & Gloucestershire Gliding ClubLocated on the Cotswold ridge at Nympsfield, as viewed from a glider at 2000ft over Dursley.Experience the joy of silent flight over this beautiful area of countryside.This summer hosting the ‘Standard Nationals Competition’, 4 - 12 August.Contact the club for details of trial flights, free instruction and membership.Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, GL10 3TX www.bggc.co.uk office@bggc.co.uk 01453 8603423Dr Jenner’s HouseVStroudwater Canal at Saul JunctionDursley’s Sculpture TrailVale 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.uk

1PLACES TO VISITDursley Heritage Centre - 1,000 years of Dursley’s history displayed in varied forms.Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30 - 12.30pm.18PLACES TO VISIT continuedNewark Park - Ozleworth. National Trust house and gardens, 01453 842644.www.nationaltrust.org.uk2 Berkeley Castle - Norman fortress and home to the Berkeley family for centuries.See where Edward II was murdered. See advertisement on page 15.Also a wonderful party and wedding venue. 01453 810332.www.berkeley-castle.com3 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.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 Local Events page 10.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 Dr Jenner’s House - Berkeley. 01453 810631.www.jennermuseum.comBirthplace of vaccination: a history of Jenner’s pioneering role with the world changingsmallpox vaccination and his interests in ballooning and natural history.17 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 8. www.kingshillhouse.org.uk19202122Owlpen Manor and Gardens - Uley. 01453 860261. Formal historic gardens set in awooded hillside surrounding a Tudor manor house.www.owlpen.comPrema - a small independent rural Arts Centre, Uley, 01453 860703. Broad range of arts,dynamic live events. Forward-looking, quality creativity. www.prema.demon.co.ukRecreation Ground - An extensive and well used community green with play area.Saul Junction - Where the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal crosses the Stroudwater Canal.Heritage Centre, boat trips, marina, café. www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/canal.sauljunction23 Stinchcombe Hill & Golf Club - 01453 542015. Excellent varied walking withbreathtaking views over the Severn estuary and to the hills of Wales. Also a scenic andchallenging golf course.www.stinchcombegolfclub.com24Sustrans 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. An environmentalcampsite, educational facility, organic farm and nature reserve set in 70 acres of tranquilCotswold scenery.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,games, music CDs and Internet Café. Also houses community services offeredby Stroud District Council, Dursley Volunteer Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau,Jobcentre Plus phone link and World Jungle.Meeting room available for hire. 01453 543059To appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for September - November advertising is Thursday 2 August45

SPECIALIST SHOPPINGVisit Dursley town centre for a range of independent specialist shops, selling a surprising rangeof goods; local meat, locally baked bread, celebration cakes, cameras, hardware, bicyclesand accessories and much more.Farmers’ Market: Dursley Market PlaceHigh quality local produce direct from the producers: fresh farmsmeats, prize winning jams and preserves, fresh seasonal fruit andvegetables, country cheeses, small batch baked bread, freerange eggs, home baked cakes, and plants for all seasons.Tea, coffee and homemade cakes are served in the MarketHouse upstairs.Monthly, every second Saturday.Intersound, 56 Parsonage Street, Dursley 01453 549783The most exciting guitars in the South West; a wide variety of instruments in stock, but you’ll notsee “the usual suspects”. Hand built acoustics, electric and basses made in the UK. On siteworkshop for setting up and repair to guitars and amplifiers. Also a large selection of music books.That New Shop, (est. 1980) 44 Parsonage St,Dursley 01453 546832The treasured heart of Dursley. Two glorious floors of design-led giftsand pleasures for body, home and family. An outstanding shop by anystandards.www.thatnewshop.co.ukTolsey Two, 45 Parsonage Street, Dursley 01453 548145A gem of a shop, sparkling with affordable goodies, nicknamed locally ‘Aladdin’s Cave’. Probablythe most exciting and extensive selection of gifts you’ve seen! Local crafts as well as unusual andinspiring gifts for all pockets, including recycled blue glass, wall art, organic body products, toys,frames, jewellery,scarves plus lots, lots more besides. A surprising range of gifts for less than £10.Gift vouchers available.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 15.www.wottoneph.co.ukEATING & DRINKINGBerry Blue Café & Bistro, Chapel Street, Cam 01453 544780A unique meeting and eating place in the heart of Cam opening in April. From coffee andcake to breakfasts and bistro evenings, there will be something for everyone.Berry Blue Creative Food: Cam based bespoke catering & event management. Sensational foodfor any event ~ weddings, parties, corporate events and private dining. www.berry-blue.co.ukThe Courtyard Café, 12 Parsonage Street, Dursley 01453 544246Fully licensed and air conditioned; serving a choice of breakfasts, specialised coffees, homemadecakes, fresh salads and sandwiches, homemade soup, hot and cold lunches and traditionalafternoon teas. Indoor and outdoor seating.The Filling Station, Silver Street, Dursley 01453 542609Soon to be known as The Madd Sandwich Company. Still your one stop breakfast and lunch shop,with a huge selection of filled baguettes, sandwiches and wraps. Self-serve salad bar, filled jacketsand homemade cakes and soups. See what’s on offer today! Also outside catering services.The Fox and Hounds, Coaley 01453 890366Traditional Cotswold village pub with real ales and good food. Function room and skittle alley.Full menu and bar snacks served Friday 12 - 2pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 - 3pm;Tuesday to Sunday 7 - 9pm. Home cooked food with local produce. Families welcome.Child’s portions. Live music up to three times a month.King’s Head, Parsonage Street, Dursley01453 543205Home cooked food served daily 11 - 3pm. Take away meals/sandwiches/baguettes available. Sunday roasts served 12 - 3pm.Great family pub; enclosed garden area.Weekly live band/disco, darts and pool table.See Facebook for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.The 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, all day Saturday & Sunday.Range of real ales. Beer garden. Bed & breakfast also available.The Old Spot, Hill Road, Dursley 01453 542870www.oldspotinn.co.ukNational award winning pub on the Cotswold Way. Log fires, cosy garden. Dogs and walkerswelcome; children welcome in the family room and garden. Lunches 12 - 3pm daily; suppermenu on Mondays. See newsletter for forthcoming events.To appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for September - November advertising is Thursday 2 August

EATING & DRINKING continuedThe Prince of Wales Hotel, 01453 810474 email: gm.pow@shearings.comFood served daily 12 - 9pm. Seasonal bar menu; home cooked local produce and real ale.Families welcome. Sunday carvery. Lovely garden and patio area for outside dining.Seasonal special offers and loyalty card. Conference, banqueting and function facilities -large and small parties. Between Dursley and Berkeley on the A38. GL13 9HD.The 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.ukThe Yew Tree, Woodfield Road, Dursley 01453 542612Good food served lunchtimes and evenings until 8pm (except Wednesdays).Sunday roast - last orders 5pm. Families welcome. Large outdoor seating area.Live music at weekends - see notice board/Facebook.www.yew-tree@btconnect.comTown Hall TeasSundays from June to August, 2.30 - 5pm. Tea/coffee and homemade cake £2, second cup free.This year on the Methodist Church forecourt, opposite the Town Hall, or their communal rooms ifwet. To host an event for your charity contact Ronnie Harding 01453 547080.BED & BREAKFASTForesters Bed & Breakfast, Chapel Street, Cam (nr Tesco) 01453 549996Spacious beamed ensuite Laura Ashley bedrooms in former 18th century village inn. EnglishTourism Council 3*. 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 890306 www.thetudorarms.co.uk12 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. email: enquiries@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 groups.Excellent local produce breakfasts. Ample free parking. email: enquiries@waterendfarm.co.ukKingshill House Arts & EntertainmentCentre,Dursley 01453 549133Grade II listed Georgian mansion that has a hugely varied artsand entertainment programme.Saturday 16 June, 10am - 4pm: Garden Glass WorkshopSaturday 30 June, 10am - 4pm: Upcycled Felted Bags -WorkshopTuesday 17 - Friday 20 July, 8pm: An Evening of Comedy fromthe Purnell Players:Sleep With Me followed by Resident Alien.www.kingshillhouse.org.uk.Cotswold Chorus: Rehearsals on Thursdays at 7.30pm, St James Parish Centre.New members welcome. email: cotswoldchorus@hotmail.com www.cotswoldchorus.orgDursley Operatic and Dramatic Societywww.the-dods.comThe DODS season continues with the musical, Godspell, from 5 - 7 July at Lister Hall.Look out for Calendar Girls in October!For tickets call 07890 203 318 or purchase online at www.the-dods.com/box-officeDODS AGM, 4 September.New members always welcome - please contact via the website.The DODS meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm in Kingshill House.Dursley Male Voice Choirwww.dursleymalechoir.org.uk90 members performing some 15 concerts each year. Concert secretary, Peter Prater: 543710.GL11 Community Project, Fairmead, Cam 01453 548530 www.gl11.org.ukLearning opportunities for adults of all ages and abilities – a wide range of subjects includingComputers, Cooking, Employability. Regular social groups and activities for: Over 50s, Carers,Toddlers (with parents/carers), mild to moderate Learning Disabilities, and three Youth Groups.For dates and timings please phone, pop in, see website or e-mail: office@gl11.org.ukThe Oriana Singers:www.orianasingers.orgA chamber choir of 25 - 30 singers. New members always welcome, especially basses.Musical Director, David Moss: 01453 860801. email:orianasingers@hotmail.comTyndale Choral SocietyARTS & LEISUREwww.tyndale-choral-society.orgWeekly rehearsals from March to July on Mondays at 7.30pm, in the Methodist Church, Dursley.A warm invitation is extended to all singers, especially tenors and basses. Apprentice scheme.Stroud Subscription Rooms 01453 760992www.subscriptionrooms.org.ukConcerts, comedy, live music and exhibitions for all. email: subscription.rooms@stroud.gov.ukThe 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.ukTo appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for September - November advertising is Thursday 2 August

BERKELEYDr Jenner’s House 01453 810631LOCAL EVENTSwww.jennermuseum.comMonday 4 & Tuesday 5 June, 12 - 5.30pm: Jubilee Holiday Opening,Make Your Own Bunting Workshops.Friday 8 June, 12 - 4pm: Half Term Hedgehog Day!Meet rescued hedgehogs & learn more about them withAvon and South Glos Hedgehog Rescue.Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 July, 10am - 4pm: NEW!Junior Archaeology Summer School.Dig with qualified archaeologists in Dr Jenner’s Garden.Individuals under 18 or families; prices apply, must book.Wednesday 25 July, 12 - 4pm Archaeology Discovery Day to celebratethe Festival of British Archaeology.Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 July, 10am - 4pm: NEW! Adult ArchaeologySummer School. Work with qualified archaeologists.Individuals over 18 £30/day, £50/weekend, must book.Every Friday in the Summer Holidays – Family Fun Fridays! Learn new crafts at drop-in workshops.All events exc. summer schools included in standard admission; craft workshops by donation,no admission rates required. Full details of prices and opening times on website.Friends of Berkeley Castle 01453 810332www.berkeley-castle.com/friendsFree entry during normal opening. Events all year. Membership £17pa. Concs £11pa.Tuesday 8 May: Presentation on the Archaeological Dig by Dr Stuart Prior £11.Wednesday 6 June: Escorted visit to the Berkeley Archaeological Dig £6.Monday 9 July: Talk on The Berkeleys and The Tyger by Richard Ensor £11.Wednesday 12 September: Talk on Archaeological Metal Detecting by Peter Twinn £11.All events in the Great Hall unless otherwise mentioned. email: friends@berkeley-castle.comCAMSaturday 25 August, 2 - 8pm: Scratch & Sk8. Free festival!Skate and BMXing. Live bands, DJs, MC-ing.Loads of fun activities on the Jubilee Playing Field, Everside Lane.Second Monday of the month, 10.30am -12.30pm: AlzheimersSociety Memory Cafe in the Memorial Hall.CAMBRIDGEWeds 20 June, 2 - 5pm: Annual Strawberry Fayre at Cambridge House, Dursley Rd. Cambridge, in aidof Cotswold Care Hospice. Crafts, plants, cakes, and raffle. £4.50 including strawberry cream tea.COALEYSunday 3 June 1 - 6pm: Jubilee celebrations - including a walking treasure hunt around the villageand cream teas in the Village Hall.Monday 4 June: Jubilee celebrations - including games, stalls & BBQ on the Recreation Ground andteas for village children in the Village Hall.Sunday 17 June from 2pm: Cream Teas in the Village Hall for Church Funds. Contact 01453 890449.Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August from 11am: Open Gardens with art exhibition, craft stalls &refreshments in the Village Hall. Contact 01453 890449 for details.DURSLEYSat 2 June: Jubilee Celebration Gala on Dursley Recreation ground.Sun 3 June, 12.30 - 2pm: The Jubilee Big Lunch in Parsonage Street, with music, quizzes and activities.All welcome.Fri 6 July, 4 - 7pm: Dursley Sculpture & Play Trail Open Day event.Free. See this year’s new sculptures.Sat 7 July, Dursley Town Festival: a week of varied events &activities celebrating Dursley.Mon 9 - Friday 13 July, 5 - 7pm: Sports Taster sessions ~try a new sport with local clubs on the Rec.Saturday 14 July, 9am - 1.30pm: Festival Farmers Market ~stalls and entertainment in the Town centre.1.30pm: Children’s procession leaves the Broadwell for the Recreation ground for an afternoon ofactivities and entertainment with stalls, performance & fun for all the family. Food stalls, beer tent, music.Free entry. See Festival programme for all events.www.dursleyfestival.co.ukLister Hall at the Chantry CentreLOCAL EVENTS (cont.)www.listerhall.co.uk1 June - 5 June: Jubilee Weekend Festival of Entertainment!Friday 1 June, 8pm: 1940’s Jive Night.Saturday 2 June, 8pm: Free Live music from Good God No!Monday 4 June, 7.30pm: The Big Curry and Quiz Night.Tickets £6 to include curry, from The Lister Club and Tolsey Two.Saturday 30 June, 8pm: Comedy Club plus live music from The Kaos. £10 in advance £12 on the night.For more details of all events and the history of the Lister Hall seewww.listerhall.co.ukSt James Church & Parish Centre 01453 549280www.dursleyparishchurch.org.ukSunday 3 June, 2pm: Jubilee Celebration Garden Party, at St Mark’s Church, WoodmancoteSaturday 9 June, 9am Tabletop Sale at St James Church.Wednesday 13 June, 11am - 4pm: Open Garden, 21 Upper Poole Road, Dursley.Saturday 23 June, 7.30pm: Cotswold Chorus’ Summer Concert ~ Haydn’s Creation,in St James’ Church.Saturday 30 June from 10.30am: Coffee, Cake & Music with Philip Wilbye,Director of Music, St Mary Thornbury.Refreshments and entry free ~ donations welcome.Sunday 1 July, 2 - 5pm: Open Garden, 16 St George’s Close, Cam.Saturday 7July - Sat July 14: Exhibition and Sale of Art in St James Church. Free Admission.Saturday 28 July, from 10.30am: Coffee, Cake and Music with Nigel Davies,Director of Music, St James, Dursley.Saturday 25 August, from 10.30am: Coffee, Cake and Music with Andrew Millington, Exeter Cathedral.Sunday 26 August, 2.00pm: Open Garden, Woodside Nunnery Lane.For more details look out for notices and see the website.NORTH NIBLEYSat16 & Sun17 June, 9am - 5pm: Lister Tyndale Steam & Country Showat Nibley House Farm.Steam engines, motor cycles, tractors, vintage collections.Bar & refreshments, children’s funfair.NYMPSFIELDSat 2 June, 12 - 3pm: The Jubilee Big Lunch & St Joseph’s Summer Fete, St Joseph’s School Field.Sun 10 June, 2 - 6pm: Nympsfield Open Gardens for the Red Cross, with teas in the Village Hall.To appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for September - November advertising is Thursday 2 August

LOCAL EVENTS (cont.)SLIMBRIDGESat 2 June, 6.30pm: Jazz in the Wood in Rosie’s Wood. Including The Pete Canter Trio, Blues Boy Dan,Ray and Sian, and the unforgettable Lurchers. £12.50. Contact 01453 890884 or 01453 890957.Sat 2 - Mon 4 June: Art at the Wood in Rosie’s Wood; exhibition by local artists. Free.Sales in aid of Cotswold Care Hospice.Sat 16 June - Sun 1 July: Gloucestershire Printmaking Co-operative Exhibition in St John’s Church.Fri 22 June, 7.30 pm: Stroud Arts Festival Concert starring Michael Horovitz & the William BlakeKlezMatrix Band, in St John’s Church.Sat 23 June, 6 - 11pm: Slimbridge Beerfest in fields beside WWT. Local and national real ales, cider,wines, and real lagers. Live music from local bands. Tickets £8.www.slimbeerfest.co.ukSat 28 July: Slimbridge Family Horse Show at Rectory Farm. Car park £4, pedestrians £1.www.johnstayteservices.co.uk/slimbridgehorseshowSun 1 July, 2 - 4pm: Jubilee Trail, map £1; teas and refreshments from £2 at Slimbridge School.STINCHCOMBESunday 17 June, 6.30pm, Dursley Rugby Club: Annual Stinchcombe Proms - Wotton Silver Band andsoprano Sasha Northover. Tickets £12.50 with ploughman’s supper. Details from 01453 542159.ULEY & OWLPENSaturday 2 June, 7.30pm: Uley Players Cabaret Evening & supper in the Village Hall, £15. 860085Sunday 3 June, 1pm: The Queen’s Community Sunday Lunch, the Village Hall, £10 or £25/family. 8607093 - 5.30pm: Vintage Tea Party with maypole, on St Giles’ Rectory Lawn,followed by, 6pm: Jubilee Songs of Praise in St Giles’ Church,then 7.30pm - late: Rock’n’roll Evening with Ryhthm Sticks & DJ in the Village Hall, £9. 07982 726951Monday 4 June, 10.30am: Historical walk round Uley VIllage, meet at the Old Crown. £1. 86047612.30 - 6.30pm: Barbeque, Bar & Music at the Old Crown;9.30pm: Lighting of the Jubilee Beacon on Uley Bury by Joanna Trollope.Tuesday 5 June, 10.30am: Uley Jubilee Fun Tennis Doubles Day, Uley & Owlpen. dauncey.jjtk@virgin.net3pm: Cream Teas in Uley Village Hall.Thursday 14 June, 7.30 pm (picnic, 6.30pm): As You Like It ~ the Rain or Shine Theatre Company, open airat Stouts Hill, Uley. £13.50 / £11.50, £6 under 15s. Bring low backed chair or blanket. Booking: 0845 6440931.Saturday 16 June, 12 noon: St Giles’ Summer Fair on the Rectory Lawn.Saturday 14 July, 10am -12 noon: Owlpen Coffee Morning.Tuesday 17 July, 7.30pm: Uley Singing Allsorts Concert at the Matara Centre, Kingscote.Mondays 23, 30 July; 6, 13, 20 August, 10am - 2pm: Go M.A.D Children’s Holiday Club, 5 - 11yrs;Village Hall. 860520ROOM HIREBreakheart Community Project 01453 544661Meeting/function room suite (with digital projector and screen plus kitchenfacilities) for hire at Breakheart Quarry, a venue in beautiful surroundings.Ample parking. For special rates and further information phone or email:bookings@breakheart.org.ukwww.breakheart.org.ukChantry Centre & Lister Social Club, Long Street, Dursley 01453 542016Live music, drama and dancing, skittles, short mat bowls, bar sports. Function room hire.Lister Hall ~ a 400 seater hall with tiered seating and bars available for hire.Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley 01453 549133Hold your special occasion in an elegant Georgian mansion. The perfect venue for all socialfunctions and business meetings. Rooms of various sizes are available for hire, from one roomto the whole house. There is also a well-equipped kitchen, licensed bar and ample parking.Slimbridge Village Hall 01453 899238Available for hire for private functions, children’s parties, meetings etc. Two rooms, kitchen facilityalong with disabled facility, see the Slimbridge village website. http://community.stroud.gov.ukStinchcombe 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.To appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for September - November advertising is Thursday 2 August

SPORT & LEISURESue Gibson School of Gardening, SlimbridgeGarden Visit and Plant Swap: Saturday 16 June.Growing Fruit in Small Spaces: Saturday 18 August.Design your own Garden: 3-term evening course startsWednesday 26 September.Gift Vouchers. Call Sue on 01453 890820.www.iteachgardening.co.ukTai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung Classeswww.cotswoldedgetaichi.co.ukTraditional Chinese exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. Excellent for general health, flexibility,posture; boosts the immune system and promotes wellbeing. Dursley classes: Tues 8.45 - 9.45am,Courtyard Clinic (suitable for 50+ but all welcome); Thurs 7.15 - 8.45pm, St Dominic’s Hall, JubileeRoad. Also W-u-E and Stroud. Private tuition option: Mark Collins 01453 544881 or 07981 805206.ATC 649 Dursley Squadronwww.atc649sqn.co.ukMeets every Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm at Kingshill House Headquarters. Boys andgirls from 13 years take part in a wide range of sports and activities such as Duke of EdinburghAward Scheme, adventure training and canoeing, and work toward many valuable recognisedqualifications. Contact via website for further information.Cam Mills Bowls Club, Everlands, Cam, GL11 5PP 01453 547165Owned and enjoyed by members from Cam, Dursley and district. A friendly and socially activeclub; bar and lounge open every day of the year. Great for competitive and friendly bowls.For new bowlers free trial sessions can be arranged followed by tuition.Call, or email: cammillsbowlsclub@talktalk.netCourtyard Clinic, Dursley email: courtyard.clinic@virgin.net 01453 548119Providing excellent care in physiotherapy, chiropractic & sports massage treatments. Specialists inneurology care for stroke victims, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and other long-term conditions.Complementary therapies: acupuncture, Chinese medicine, reiki, reflexology, craniosacral therapy,aromatherapy/Swedish massage. Pilates: group & 1:1 sessions.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 advertisement on page 15.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. Swim lessons age 3 upwards, beginnersto competitive. Friendly classes, Wed, Thurs and Fri evenings from 4pm. Karen Richards 01453 545127.Slimbridge Dowsing Groupwww.slimbridgedowsers.org.ukEveryone’s favourite animal healer Ann Lodygowski returns on Thursday 14 June.Plus summer field trips, talks, workshops. Two meetings a month: something for everyone.Newsletter, dowsing books, website or phone Barbara Davis 01453 890679.Tone Zone Exercise Classes, Stinchcombe Village HallMonday 7 - 8pm, Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30pm, Tuesday and Friday 10 - 11am. Daytime crècheavailable. Classes suitable for all abilities and ages. A workout packed full of fat burning andtoning exercises to great music that will keep you coming back for more! Call Sam 07793 755240.Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre 01453 899002 07799 610960Friendly, professional, family run horse riding school and livery yard. Lessons, hacks, fun days, ponyclub, free equine courses, birthday parties.Call as above or see websiteWalking for Health: Vale Vision 01453 544933www.tumpygreenequestriancentre.co.ukwww.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, Long Street, and on website.World Jungle 078788 65297 email: info@worldjungle.org.uk www.worldjungle.org.ukCall Ben or Jane as above or 01453 548189, email to find out more, or just go along -Zumba Gold: Low Impact for beginners and others requiring a low impact form of exercise:Mondays 10 - 11am: Cam Memorial Hall, £3.50;Tuesdays 10 - 11am: Slimbridge Village Hall, £3.50; Tuesdays 6 - 7pm, Uley Village Hall, £4;Wednesdays 10 - 11am: St James Church Hall, Dursley, £3.50.Zumba Dance Fitness: All Classes £4.Mondays 6.30 - 7.30pm: Slimbridge Village Hall with Ben. Tues 7.15 - 8.15pm, Uley School;Wednesdays 6.30 - 7.30p: Cam Memorial Hall (alternate Ben/Jane);Thurs 6.15 - 7.15pm: Nibley Village Hall. Fridays 9.30 -10.30am, Coaley Village Hall - with Annet.Zumbatomic on Fridays and Circus Skills on Wednesdays for Kids: Term time only - contact for info.Summer Fundays: Friday 20 July, 2 - 5pm: Highfields Park; Friday 3 August, 2 - 5pm: Kingshill Park.Free and low cost activities for all the family, inc. ice creams, BBQ and much, much more.3C Community Church 01453 546775 www.3Ccommunitychurch.org.ukAll welcome – details of services and events on website. Children’sactivities, Pulse youth church, plus regular Alpha and Lifeshaperscourses. Canoe Club (KC3C) Thursdays, 6pm: outdoor kayak sessions,open to all, even complete beginners; please advise in advanceif you’re coming. Also Walking and Mountaineering Club (MC3C).Enquiries to 3C as above or: admin@3ccommunitychurch.orgTo appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for September - November advertising is Thursday 2 August

●●●●●●More fromyour localcinemaLatest MoviesWorld CinemaFund RaisingSpecial EventsClassic Films3D & DigitalWidescreen and 3D cinemain Wotton under Edgewww.wottoneph.co.uk01453 844601Courtyard Health& Fitness01453 546454“Making health & fitness personal to you”Body ConditioningCore StabilityWeight ManagementPain ManagementPre & Post Operative PreparationPowerplate ConditioningBalance Master Injury RehabilitationMobility, Stability & Flexibility ClassesYOURS FOR LESS THAN £1 A DAYYou choose, we deliver!That’s a promise!12 Parsonage Street, Dursley, GL11 4EAwww.courtyardhealthandfitness.co.ukTo appear in this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadline for September - November advertising is Thursday 2 AugustDursley Sculpture& Play TrailIn Twinberrow Woods,created by the community for thecommunity, the trail is always changingCan you spot new sculptures?Open all day throughout the yearFree admission; some disability accessTurn off the A4135 towardsStinchcombe Golf ClubDursley Sculpture and Play Trail,a partnership of Twinberrow Woodland Trust,Dursley Town Council and Vale VisionWorking with Businessalong the Severn ValeForthcoming meetings include:14 June Networking BreakfastTudor arms, Slimbridge17 July Breakfast at Collett IsuzuBerkeley Vale19 July Skittles Social, S’bridge11 August Cheltenham FryerFish & chips on GWR railwayJoin us at our next event -See website for detailswww.valebusinessforum.org.ukemail: shirley@act.demon.co.ukTelephone: 01453 549208Vale 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.ukThe Little Printing Company 01453 844228 info@littleprinting.co.uk www.littleprinting.co.uk