1PLACES TO VISIT<strong>Dursley</strong> Heritage Centre - 1,000 years of <strong>Dursley</strong>’s history displayed <strong>in</strong> varied forms.Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30 - 12.30pm.18PLACES TO VISIT cont<strong>in</strong>uedNewark 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 wedd<strong>in</strong>g venue. 01453 810332.www.berkeley-castle.com3 Breakheart Quarry - Acres of outstand<strong>in</strong>g natural beauty with far reach<strong>in</strong>g views towardsthe River Severn cross<strong>in</strong>gs and Tyndale Monument. Great for picnics, bird watch<strong>in</strong>g and fossilhunt<strong>in</strong>g with short walks suitable for all abilities.www.breakheart.org.uk4567891011Bristol & Gloucestershire Glid<strong>in</strong>g Club - Modern clubhouse, extensive fleet and terrificviews, a great site. Trial sessions. Food by Guiseppe. 01453 860342.www.bggc.co.uk<strong>Cam</strong> Jubilee Play<strong>in</strong>g Field - beautiful views; exercise or just relax. Football pitches, skatepark, ball court, climb stones, fitness kit, junior trim trail and easy access path.<strong>Cam</strong> Peak and Long Down - Challeng<strong>in</strong>g walk<strong>in</strong>g and spectacular views.Canalside at Shepherds Patch: Gloucester – Sharpness CanalWaterside walk<strong>in</strong>g, eat<strong>in</strong>g, boat<strong>in</strong>g 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 <strong>in</strong>corporates the Lister Hall, withshows, concerts, etc. See Local Events page 10.Coaley Peak - nature reserve on the Cotswold Way: magnificent views. A favourite forwalk<strong>in</strong>g, hang glid<strong>in</strong>g, fly<strong>in</strong>g model aircraft or enjoy<strong>in</strong>g a picnic while watch<strong>in</strong>g the gliders.Cotswold Edge Golf Club - 01453 844167. Challeng<strong>in</strong>g golf <strong>in</strong> a picturesque situation.Friendly atmosphere and a welcom<strong>in</strong>g club house. www.cotswoldedgegolfclub.co.uk12 Cotswold Way National Trail - Follow<strong>in</strong>g the St<strong>in</strong>chcombe Hill escarpment with fantasticviews throughout, descend<strong>in</strong>g to the market town of <strong>Dursley</strong> and its range of shops, eat<strong>in</strong>gplaces and real-ale pubs. Check out local circular walks on www.nationaltrail.co.uk/cotswold131415<strong>Dursley</strong> Sports Centre - Range of activities: 01453 543832.www.stroud.gov.uk/dursleypool<strong>Dursley</strong> Swimm<strong>in</strong>g Pool - Family pool. Public swimm<strong>in</strong>g and private hire. 01453 546441.<strong>Dursley</strong>’s Woods and Sculpture Trail - Acres of natural woodland on the slopes ofthe Cotswold escarpment, crossed by many paths. Tw<strong>in</strong>berrow Wood <strong>in</strong>cludes the <strong>Dursley</strong>Sculpture & Play Trail (free entry). Interest<strong>in</strong>g works by local groups and artists.Trail leaflet and children’s quiz available from <strong>Vale</strong> <strong>Vision</strong>.www.valevision.org.uk16 Dr Jenner’s House - Berkeley. 01453 810631.www.jennermuseum.comBirthplace of vacc<strong>in</strong>ation: a history of Jenner’s pioneer<strong>in</strong>g role with the world chang<strong>in</strong>gsmallpox vacc<strong>in</strong>ation and his <strong>in</strong>terests <strong>in</strong> balloon<strong>in</strong>g and natural history.17 K<strong>in</strong>gshill House Arts and Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Centre - 01453 549133. Hugely variedenterta<strong>in</strong>ment programme from rock guitar concerts to comedies and historical dramas.Range of arts and other classes. See advertisement on page 8. www.k<strong>in</strong>gshillhouse.org.uk19202122Owlpen Manor and Gardens - Uley. 01453 860261. Formal historic gardens set <strong>in</strong> awooded hillside surround<strong>in</strong>g a Tudor manor house.www.owlpen.comPrema - a small <strong>in</strong>dependent rural Arts Centre, Uley, 01453 860703. Broad range of arts,dynamic live events. Forward-look<strong>in</strong>g, 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, mar<strong>in</strong>a, café. www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/canal.sauljunction23 St<strong>in</strong>chcombe Hill & Golf Club - 01453 542015. Excellent varied walk<strong>in</strong>g withbreathtak<strong>in</strong>g views over the Severn estuary and to the hills of Wales. Also a scenic andchalleng<strong>in</strong>g golf course.www.st<strong>in</strong>chcombegolfclub.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 <strong>in</strong> 70 acres of tranquilCotswold scenery.www.thistledown.org.uk262728Tyndale Monument - 01531 543691. Erected <strong>in</strong> 1866 <strong>in</strong> memory of William Tyndale, translatorof the bible <strong>in</strong>to 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 <strong>in</strong> the wall for donations.Uley Bury - <strong>On</strong>e of the f<strong>in</strong>est examples of a promontory fort <strong>in</strong> Brita<strong>in</strong>. Close by is HettyPegler’s Tump, a communal burial mound dat<strong>in</strong>g back to the Neolithic period.Westonbirt Arboretum - the National Arboretum. <strong>On</strong>e of the most spectacular collectionsof trees <strong>in</strong> the world.www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt29 Wetland Centre Slimbridge - Astound<strong>in</strong>g array of wildlife and the world’s largestcollection of swans, geese and ducks. Award w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g 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 unf<strong>in</strong>ished masterpiece, said to behaunted. Teas, ices, shop. 01453 861541.www.woodchestermansion.org.uk31Woodchester Valley - National Trust. Beautiful secluded valley with a cha<strong>in</strong> of lakes.F<strong>in</strong>e 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 <strong>District</strong> Council, <strong>Dursley</strong> Volunteer Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau,Jobcentre Plus phone l<strong>in</strong>k and World Jungle.Meet<strong>in</strong>g room available for hire. 01453 543059To appear <strong>in</strong> this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadl<strong>in</strong>e for September - November advertis<strong>in</strong>g is Thursday 2 August45
SPECIALIST SHOPPINGVisit <strong>Dursley</strong> town centre for a range of <strong>in</strong>dependent specialist shops, sell<strong>in</strong>g a surpris<strong>in</strong>g rangeof goods; local meat, locally baked bread, celebration cakes, cameras, hardware, bicyclesand accessories and much more.Farmers’ Market: <strong>Dursley</strong> Market PlaceHigh quality local produce direct from the producers: fresh farmsmeats, prize w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g 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 <strong>in</strong> the MarketHouse upstairs.Monthly, every second Saturday.Intersound, 56 Parsonage Street, <strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 549783The most excit<strong>in</strong>g guitars <strong>in</strong> the South West; a wide variety of <strong>in</strong>struments <strong>in</strong> stock, but you’ll notsee “the usual suspects”. Hand built acoustics, electric and basses made <strong>in</strong> the UK. <strong>On</strong> siteworkshop for sett<strong>in</strong>g up and repair to guitars and amplifiers. Also a large selection of music books.That New Shop, (est. 1980) 44 Parsonage St,<strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 546832The treasured heart of <strong>Dursley</strong>. Two glorious floors of design-led giftsand pleasures for body, home and family. An outstand<strong>in</strong>g shop by anystandards.www.thatnewshop.co.ukTolsey Two, 45 Parsonage Street, <strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 548145A gem of a shop, sparkl<strong>in</strong>g with affordable goodies, nicknamed locally ‘Aladd<strong>in</strong>’s Cave’. Probablythe most excit<strong>in</strong>g and extensive selection of gifts you’ve seen! Local crafts as well as unusual and<strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g gifts for all pockets, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g recycled blue glass, wall art, organic body products, toys,frames, jewellery,scarves plus lots, lots more besides. A surpris<strong>in</strong>g range of gifts for less than £10.Gift vouchers available.LOCAL CINEMASApollo C<strong>in</strong>emas, Merrywalks, Stroud 0871 220 600Six screens, daytime and family discounts, students / senior citizens concessions.Kids Club. Programme and on-l<strong>in</strong>e book<strong>in</strong>g:www.apolloc<strong>in</strong>emas.com/apollo-stroudElectric Picture House, Wotton-under-Edge 01453 844601 (Office)An <strong>in</strong>dependent and affordable all digital widescreen c<strong>in</strong>ema. Available for block book<strong>in</strong>gs orprivate hire. Fully air conditioned auditorium and free park<strong>in</strong>g. Film <strong>in</strong>formation l<strong>in</strong>e: 01453 844401.See advertisement on page 15.www.wottoneph.co.ukEATING & DRINKINGBerry Blue Café & Bistro, Chapel Street, <strong>Cam</strong> 01453 544780A unique meet<strong>in</strong>g and eat<strong>in</strong>g place <strong>in</strong> the heart of <strong>Cam</strong> open<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> April. From coffee andcake to breakfasts and bistro even<strong>in</strong>gs, there will be someth<strong>in</strong>g for everyone.Berry Blue Creative Food: <strong>Cam</strong> based bespoke cater<strong>in</strong>g & event management. Sensational foodfor any event ~ wedd<strong>in</strong>gs, parties, corporate events and private d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. www.berry-blue.co.ukThe Courtyard Café, 12 Parsonage Street, <strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 544246Fully licensed and air conditioned; serv<strong>in</strong>g a choice of breakfasts, specialised coffees, homemadecakes, fresh salads and sandwiches, homemade soup, hot and cold lunches and traditionalafternoon teas. Indoor and outdoor seat<strong>in</strong>g.The Fill<strong>in</strong>g Station, Silver Street, <strong>Dursley</strong> 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 cater<strong>in</strong>g 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. <strong>Home</strong> cooked food with local produce. Families welcome.Child’s portions. Live music up to three times a month.K<strong>in</strong>g’s Head, Parsonage Street, <strong>Dursley</strong>01453 543205<strong>Home</strong> 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. <strong>Home</strong> cooked food; lunchtimeand even<strong>in</strong>g 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, <strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 542870www.oldspot<strong>in</strong>n.co.ukNational award w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g pub on the Cotswold Way. Log fires, cosy garden. Dogs and walkerswelcome; children welcome <strong>in</strong> the family room and garden. Lunches 12 - 3pm daily; suppermenu on Mondays. See newsletter for forthcom<strong>in</strong>g events.To appear <strong>in</strong> this publication email: valevision@btconnect.comCopy deadl<strong>in</strong>e for September - November advertis<strong>in</strong>g is Thursday 2 August