LOCAL EVENTS (cont.)SLIMBRIDGESat 2 June, 6.30pm: Jazz <strong>in</strong> the Wood <strong>in</strong> Rosie’s Wood. Includ<strong>in</strong>g 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 <strong>in</strong> Rosie’s Wood; exhibition by local artists. Free.Sales <strong>in</strong> aid of Cotswold Care Hospice.Sat 16 June - Sun 1 July: Gloucestershire Pr<strong>in</strong>tmak<strong>in</strong>g Co-operative Exhibition <strong>in</strong> St John’s Church.Fri 22 June, 7.30 pm: Stroud Arts Festival Concert starr<strong>in</strong>g Michael Horovitz & the William BlakeKlezMatrix Band, <strong>in</strong> St John’s Church.Sat 23 June, 6 - 11pm: Slimbridge Beerfest <strong>in</strong> fields beside WWT. Local and national real ales, cider,w<strong>in</strong>es, 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, <strong>Dursley</strong> Rugby Club: Annual St<strong>in</strong>chcombe 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 Even<strong>in</strong>g & supper <strong>in</strong> the Village Hall, £15. 860085Sunday 3 June, 1pm: The Queen’s Community Sunday Lunch, the Village Hall, £10 or £25/family. 8607093 - 5.30pm: V<strong>in</strong>tage Tea Party with maypole, on St Giles’ Rectory Lawn,followed by, 6pm: Jubilee Songs of Praise <strong>in</strong> St Giles’ Church,then 7.30pm - late: Rock’n’roll Even<strong>in</strong>g with Ryhthm Sticks & DJ <strong>in</strong> 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: Light<strong>in</strong>g 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@virg<strong>in</strong>.net3pm: Cream Teas <strong>in</strong> Uley Village Hall.Thursday 14 June, 7.30 pm (picnic, 6.30pm): As You Like It ~ the Ra<strong>in</strong> or Sh<strong>in</strong>e Theatre Company, open airat Stouts Hill, Uley. £13.50 / £11.50, £6 under 15s. Br<strong>in</strong>g low backed chair or blanket. Book<strong>in</strong>g: 0845 6440931.Saturday 16 June, 12 noon: St Giles’ Summer Fair on the Rectory Lawn.Saturday 14 July, 10am -12 noon: Owlpen Coffee Morn<strong>in</strong>g.Tuesday 17 July, 7.30pm: Uley S<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g Allsorts Concert at the Matara Centre, K<strong>in</strong>gscote.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 544661Meet<strong>in</strong>g/function room suite (with digital projector and screen plus kitchenfacilities) for hire at Breakheart Quarry, a venue <strong>in</strong> beautiful surround<strong>in</strong>gs.Ample park<strong>in</strong>g. For special rates and further <strong>in</strong>formation phone or email:book<strong>in</strong>gs@breakheart.org.ukwww.breakheart.org.ukChantry Centre & Lister Social Club, Long Street, <strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 542016Live music, drama and danc<strong>in</strong>g, skittles, short mat bowls, bar sports. Function room hire.Lister Hall ~ a 400 seater hall with tiered seat<strong>in</strong>g and bars available for hire.K<strong>in</strong>gshill House, K<strong>in</strong>gshill Lane, <strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 549133Hold your special occasion <strong>in</strong> an elegant Georgian mansion. The perfect venue for all socialfunctions and bus<strong>in</strong>ess meet<strong>in</strong>gs. 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 park<strong>in</strong>g.Slimbridge Village Hall 01453 899238Available for hire for private functions, children’s parties, meet<strong>in</strong>gs etc. Two rooms, kitchen facilityalong with disabled facility, see the Slimbridge village website. http://community.stroud.gov.ukSt<strong>in</strong>chcombe Village Hall Margaret Wannell 01453 546200Great venue for family celebrations, meet<strong>in</strong>gs, children’s parties and barbecues <strong>in</strong> the gardenwith great views! Ma<strong>in</strong> hall with stage and kitchen or meet<strong>in</strong>g room. Private park<strong>in</strong>g.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
SPORT & LEISURESue Gibson School of Garden<strong>in</strong>g, SlimbridgeGarden Visit and Plant Swap: Saturday 16 June.Grow<strong>in</strong>g Fruit <strong>in</strong> Small Spaces: Saturday 18 August.Design your own Garden: 3-term even<strong>in</strong>g course startsWednesday 26 September.Gift Vouchers. Call Sue on 01453 890820.www.iteachgarden<strong>in</strong>g.co.ukTai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung Classeswww.cotswoldedgetaichi.co.ukTraditional Ch<strong>in</strong>ese exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. Excellent for general health, flexibility,posture; boosts the immune system and promotes wellbe<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>Dursley</strong> classes: Tues 8.45 - 9.45am,Courtyard Cl<strong>in</strong>ic (suitable for 50+ but all welcome); Thurs 7.15 - 8.45pm, St Dom<strong>in</strong>ic’s Hall, JubileeRoad. Also W-u-E and Stroud. Private tuition option: Mark Coll<strong>in</strong>s 01453 544881 or 07981 805206.ATC 649 <strong>Dursley</strong> Squadronwww.atc649sqn.co.ukMeets every Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm at K<strong>in</strong>gshill House Headquarters. Boys andgirls from 13 years take part <strong>in</strong> a wide range of sports and activities such as Duke of Ed<strong>in</strong>burghAward Scheme, adventure tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and canoe<strong>in</strong>g, and work toward many valuable recognisedqualifications. Contact via website for further <strong>in</strong>formation.<strong>Cam</strong> Mills Bowls Club, Everlands, <strong>Cam</strong>, GL11 5PP 01453 547165Owned and enjoyed by members from <strong>Cam</strong>, <strong>Dursley</strong> 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 Cl<strong>in</strong>ic, <strong>Dursley</strong> email: courtyard.cl<strong>in</strong>ic@virg<strong>in</strong>.net 01453 548119Provid<strong>in</strong>g excellent care <strong>in</strong> physiotherapy, chiropractic & sports massage treatments. Specialists <strong>in</strong>neurology care for stroke victims, Park<strong>in</strong>son’s, Multiple Sclerosis and other long-term conditions.Complementary therapies: acupuncture, Ch<strong>in</strong>ese medic<strong>in</strong>e, reiki, reflexology, craniosacral therapy,aromatherapy/Swedish massage. Pilates: group & 1:1 sessions.www.courtyardcl<strong>in</strong>ic.comCourtyard Health & Fitness, <strong>Dursley</strong> 01453 546454An <strong>in</strong>dependent health club offer<strong>in</strong>g a range of specialist exercise classes, personalised tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gprogrammes and <strong>in</strong>dividual workouts. Modern facilities <strong>in</strong>clude 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, <strong>Cam</strong> & <strong>Dursley</strong>A variety of daytime and even<strong>in</strong>g classes, several venues; 10 week courses, £50. Also nutritionadvice for weight loss, weight ga<strong>in</strong> or weight ma<strong>in</strong>tenance. Swim lessons age 3 upwards, beg<strong>in</strong>nersto competitive. Friendly classes, Wed, Thurs and Fri even<strong>in</strong>gs from 4pm. Karen Richards 01453 545127.Slimbridge Dows<strong>in</strong>g Groupwww.slimbridgedowsers.org.ukEveryone’s favourite animal healer Ann Lodygowski returns on Thursday 14 June.Plus summer field trips, talks, workshops. Two meet<strong>in</strong>gs a month: someth<strong>in</strong>g for everyone.Newsletter, dows<strong>in</strong>g books, website or phone Barbara Davis 01453 890679.Tone Zone Exercise Classes, St<strong>in</strong>chcombe 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 burn<strong>in</strong>g andton<strong>in</strong>g exercises to great music that will keep you com<strong>in</strong>g back for more! Call Sam 07793 755240.Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre 01453 899002 07799 610960Friendly, professional, family run horse rid<strong>in</strong>g school and livery yard. Lessons, hacks, fun days, ponyclub, free equ<strong>in</strong>e courses, birthday parties.Call as above or see websiteWalk<strong>in</strong>g for Health: <strong>Vale</strong> <strong>Vision</strong> 01453 544933www.tumpygreenequestriancentre.co.ukwww.valevision.org.ukVaried programme for all abilities. Regret no dogs. Walk<strong>in</strong>g for health every Thursday; build<strong>in</strong>gdistance walks for those used to walk<strong>in</strong>g, every Wednesday; regular walker level on second andlast Friday <strong>in</strong> the month for those more used to walk<strong>in</strong>g and comfortable over footpaths, hill climbs,descents and rougher terra<strong>in</strong>. Programme at <strong>Vale</strong> <strong>Vision</strong> shop, Long Street, and on website.World Jungle 078788 65297 email: <strong>in</strong>fo@worldjungle.org.uk www.worldjungle.org.ukCall Ben or Jane as above or 01453 548189, email to f<strong>in</strong>d out more, or just go along -Zumba Gold: Low Impact for beg<strong>in</strong>ners and others requir<strong>in</strong>g a low impact form of exercise:Mondays 10 - 11am: <strong>Cam</strong> 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, <strong>Dursley</strong>, £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: <strong>Cam</strong> 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 <strong>in</strong>fo.Summer Fundays: Friday 20 July, 2 - 5pm: Highfields Park; Friday 3 August, 2 - 5pm: K<strong>in</strong>gshill Park.Free and low cost activities for all the family, <strong>in</strong>c. 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 beg<strong>in</strong>ners; please advise <strong>in</strong> advanceif you’re com<strong>in</strong>g. Also Walk<strong>in</strong>g and Mounta<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Club (MC3C).Enquiries to 3C as above or: adm<strong>in</strong>@3ccommunitychurch.orgTo 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