Issue 190 – April 2012 - Quedgeley News

The new Quedgeley News; more pages, more colour, more opportunities
This is the first edition of Quedgeley News that
has not been edited by Sandra Hughes.
Since standing down after ten years as editor
Sandra has been busy receiving well-deserved
awards and recognition for her achievements
during her ten years editing our community
newsletter.
First was the Gloucester Big Society Prize, which
was presented to Sandra by Richard Graham MP.
Richard said : “No fuss, first rate accounts and governance; and no political angle at all. Just
love of community - and helping some great causes. I thought that deserved the creation of a
new award - the MP for Gloucester's Contribution to Big Society.”
Richard presented Sandra and her husband, Trefor, with first class tickets to London (courtesy
of First Great Western) and a guided tour of the House of Commons.
Second : Sandra was shortlisted as Gloucester Citizen of the Year. The awards were hosted and
presented by the first Quedgeley citizen to be Mayor, Cllr Andy Lewis.
Whilst Sandra didn’t win this year’s award, it is a tremendous achievement to have been
recognised in this way.
Along the way there were also presentations of champagne and
flowers from the Quedgeley News distribution team and gift
vouchers from the trustees of Quedgeley Community Trust
and directors of Quedgeley News.
A well-deserved award for all the hard work that Sandra has
put in to the Quedgeley News over the past 10 years.
Many congratulations to Sandra.
Our award-winning Editor
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Hello from Field Court Junior School! It’s been a very busy few months here since we returned
to school in the New Year. Firstly you may have noticed that our children are out in the community
wearing a lovely new uniform in a deep purple colour… this is to tie in with our new logo and our
new mission statement: Field Court Junior School… where every child can be a S.T.A.R. The letters
S.T.A.R. stand for Self- Confident, Trustworthy, Achieving their best, and Respecting themselves
and others. The new logo is pictured to the side; we think we look really smart now and we hope
you do too!
It’s been a period of new things at our school, because we have also had all new signs put up in and around the building
to indicate our success at becoming an academy, as well as having all the windows replaced around the school…
so our building looks super smart too now!
The exciting events continue as well: Year 5 have just returned from a week-long trip to a farm in Devon; cycling
proficiency is taking place so we are all safe on the roads and 150 families are in school tomorrow for our Spring
Family Fun afternoon, where mums, dads and their children create, make and bake a variety of items with a Spring
and Easter theme. What a lot going on!
If you’d like to see for yourself some of the things that we are doing, please get in touch and arrange a visit.
Tel 01452 720066, admin@ fieldcourt-jun.gloucs.sch.uk, www.fieldcourt-jun.gloucs.sch.uk
Editor writes : A quick word to say thank you for all your kind words of support and best wishes for my
new role, which will not be easy. Sandra has been the editor of the Quedgeley News for 10 years and has made
it what it is today; the Heart of a community giving vital information and local news.
I look forward to carrying on Sandra’s hard work along with a great team of volunteers, with a single aim to
continue producing an informative & useful community magazine.
We look forward to your views & comments. Best wishes Dave Talbot
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The June Ryland Quedgeley Young Person of the Year Award
We are seeking nominations by 30 May for young people who best represent all that is good about
Quedgeley in the following categories :
• Infant
• Junior
• Senior (11 - 18)
• Groups
More details and a nomination form are at www.quedgeleynews.com , youth@severnfm.com or
from the Q Club in School Lane.
In memory of the late June Ryland, Quedgeley Community Trust are making gift vouchers to the value
of £125 available for each category.
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March already! After a successful "Burns Night", on 24th February we held a Quiz Night.
Several teams took part in a very entertaining evening, run by Dean & Louise Newbery who
are younger members of the branch committee. Brains were taxed with picture rounds - geography
- music and a round where we had to identify 12 different flavours of crisps! Sad to
say the "Oldies came last".
That was followed a week later by a 60s & 70s disco, when we danced the night away; Jiving, Twisting and
doing the "Bump". The evening was highly successful and raised over £450 for the Poppy Appeal, which now
stands at £21,449 (a record for our Branch with another six months to go).
Our next big events are our Queen’s Jubilee Disco on Friday 1st June and our regular Armed Forces Day
Parade of Standards, BBQ etc. This year we hope to involve our local school as well as all three Cadet Forces
and Veterans Organisations. This will be held on Sunday 24th June. We are hoping to have an "Honour Cycle
Ride" from Royal Wotton Bassett to Hardwicke Legion in conjunction with the Riders Branch RBL to arrive
at our HQ before the Parade. Everyone is welcome to join us at our event and as always, new members are
welcome to join us.
Carol Bratty
Quedgeley Women’s Institute are holding an exciting fund raising fashion show & clothes sale.
Offering a rare opportunity to purchase end of lines and surplus stock from all your favourite High Street
stores, at half store price or less. Open to all. Bring along a friend, refreshments (tea/coffee) available.
ORGANISER: Smarty’s Fashion Show - ex-chain store clothing
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“Help the Heroes” Show
What is growing into a large event will take place at Severn Vale School in Quedgeley on
Saturday 28th April starting at 7pm.
In two parts the show has a play based on a scrapbook found by the lady who put it
together in her childhood when she is moving to sheltered accommodation. It acts out scenes from WW2
from Chamberlain’s speech to VE Day. Most of the cast are young people who have been rehearsing since
last November. The play is professionally written and choreographed.
Part 2 will be in the form of an Act of Remembrance featuring the Susan Tomlins Schools of Dance, the
Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary and the Pipes and Drums of St.Andrew's amongst others. Veterans
have been invited, especially those who served in the Falklands War as this year we commemorate 30
years since the war and also the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Book now on 01452 725343. Tickets £8 concessions £6, all for “Help for Heroes” charity
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week course, which gradually builds you up with a combination of jogging and walking to running 5km by
the end of the 8 weeks.
Chantel has been running these groups for over two years now and has successfully coached over 250
women into the sport. She says “it's a sociable and rewarding way to get fit”. The ladies I have coached have a
fun time while working out. Many get the running bug, going on to complete races such as 10kms and half
marathons. Others just enjoy the time out with friends and run recreationally to keep fit and lose weight.
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More stops for the No 14 bus in Kingsway?
Public transport is a key part of convenient travelling for new communities, and better for the environment
too. So the recent consultation on traffic needs in the Kingsway part of Quedgeley, matters. What would be
the best result?
I believe there's a real issue in Kingsway that can be solved before it escalates. The issue is that number 14 bus
only stops in Woodvale but an increasing numbers of residents in Kingsway (currently 1800 homes) to the east
of Woodvale (eg off Thatcham Ave.), a further 1,800 homes will come onto the market there shortly: and then
an additional 3,000 homes in neighbouring Hunt's Grove before long.
All of these new homes up to a mile's walk from the Woodvale bus stops and so impractical for most.
City councillors Fred Wood and Debs Llewellyn, county councillors Jackie Hall and Vic Rice agree with me
that the best solution is for the number 14 bus to go via Thatcham Ave, with news bus stops, before rejoining
Woodvale.
So I hope the result of this consultation gets enthusiasm from residents for this, and a positive response from
the county council and Stagecoach. I expect the results of the consultation to be published in the first week of
April. On 28th March a door-to-door consultation will take place in Kingsway asking for people’s opinions on
where the 4 bus shelters should be located. All residents are encouraged to take part.
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CALLING ALL WHIST PLAYERS!
Devotion Africa is pleased to announce its “Spring
whist drive” ,which will take place at Elmore Village
Hall on Saturday 14th April, 2-4pm. Admission
includes a delicious afternoon tea and game prizes,
and tickets will be on sale for a lovely selection of
gifts in our Charity Raffle. To join us simply turn
up and play, or for more information please contact
Alma on 01452 883134.
Devotion is a Quedgeley based Charity, which transforms
the lives of orphans and vulnerable children in
Kenya through the gift of education.
All players welcome - we hope to see you there!
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Kingfisher Church (Sunday 10 – 11am at Kingsway Primary School)
What springs to mind when you hear the word church? Boring, irrelevant, out of touch with the real world?
Kingfisher is a vibrant church with a lot going on that is very relevant to what’s happening in the world. Most
people do not expect to see teenagers at church, but at Kingfisher our 180 group is just that – TEENAGERS!
They have fun on Sunday morning and again on Wednesday evening. In fact they will be doing what they do
at Coco’s next to Tesco’s in Kingsway every Wednesday from 7pm. If you are in years 7-8 and years 9 – 13 why
don’t you come along and join them as they chat about relative topics like drugs, alcohol, relationships etc and
see what the Bible says about them. I am reliably informed that the hot chocolate is amazing, so contact our
Youth leader Craig on 07792 228323 and check it out!
If you would like to join us on Sundays we meet at 10am in Kingsway school. We will be celebrating Holy
Communion on Easter Sunday at 10am, all ages will be there. Information on our other activities can be found
on our website www.kingfisher.org.uk or contact our Pastor Katie Tucker 07597 685729.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Quedgeley Library is holding a Easter Story Time and Craft activity event on 2nd April, 2012
starting at 2:30 p.m. for approx. one hour for children aged three and above. This is a ticket only
event, get your free ticket from the Library. We will also be launching our Easter Colouring
Competition at the same time. Book your place early so you do not to miss out. Baby Bounce
and rhyme session will be held as usual, but with an Easter Theme.
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“Make a Card, Make a Difference!”
*NEW VENUE* - The Courtyard, Wednesday 18th April, 10:00 - 12:00
“Make a Card, Make a Difference!” supports the children of ‘Devotion Africa’, the Quedgeley
based Charity which transforms young and vulnerable lives through the gift of education.
Classes cost £8 per person and include light refreshments and all the pre-cut kits needed to
make your beautiful creations.
Each guest receives a delightful handmade table gift and the chance to win some fantastic
‘Stampin! Up’ raffle prizes. Book your place today and join us in the relaxation and wonder of
card making! Classes are extremely popular and places are limited – please contact Kerry on
07717 068909. You will find us at The Courtyard (behind the Fish & Chip shop).
We hope to see you there!
Hardwicke & Quedgeley Living Festival
Between 23 June and 1 July we are holding a festival to encourage local residents to think about living more
healthily.
Funding is being sought to allow local groups and clubs to be able to hold free taster sessions and put on special
activities to get people active and involved.
A directory and website will be produced to promote and celebrate the things going on.
If you are part of a group that would like to be part of this exciting initiative then please contact Andy
Jarrett to find out more on 01452 883450 or andy.jarrett@ymail.com
Please also contact Andy if you can help with designing the directory or website.
A small honorarium might be available.
Macmillan Family Coffee Afternoon Update
Thank you so much to everyone who came along and supported the coffee afternoon on Saturday 18th February
at Quedgeley Village Hall. A big thank to everyone who also donated cakes and prizes for the raffle and
tombola. I finally banked £479.05 for Macmillan.
It would not have been such a successful afternoon without the help of many friends and family members, who
ran stalls and served all the fantastic cakes and coffee.
Thank you and look forward to seeing you all again next year!
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fishing will be at Harescombe Lakes on Sunday July 15th, £10 per peg and £5 pools, juniors £10 no pools,
all proceeds go to the charity (except pools). Juniors 1st prize £20 (Patrons donation).
Tickets from Wally Dewsnip at j.dewsnip@blueyonder.co.uk or any member. We are open for membership:
Juniors free, old codgers £5 per year. Meet at the Quedgeley Social Club 2nd Thursday each month 7-30pm.
Drinking Companions – Village Players
The rehearsals for Village Players’ latest production entitled Drinking Companions are well under way.
The evening is a mixture of plays, with an extract from Alan Ayckbourn’s Confusions and five mini-plays from
Derek Webb’s Calling Time.
Drinking Companions is set at a typical pub on a typical evening, with plays varying from straight comedies
to more thought-provoking ones.
Village Players are putting on this great night of entertainment for adults only, with a pay bar, from 18th April
until 21st April, at Elmore Village Hall.
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Hardwicke Youth Club
Needs YOU !!
Hardwicke Village Hall holds a youth club
once a month on a Friday. They would like to
hold it twice a month, but need volunteers to
help set up and run the youth club.
If you think that you could offer some help
then please contact Vicki on 07810 895867.
The youth club is open again on Friday 20th
April, £1 admission.
If you are between 10 -18 years old, then
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Just after Christmas, fifty children from Beech Green Primary School
began to learn the ukulele. So enthusiastic was their response to the
invitation to learn to play that one eighth of the school now receives
weekly lessons and owns one of these tiny instruments. Within two
lessons the children had mastered four performance pieces and are
now working towards their first level of achievement, a Bronze
Certificate.
The headteacher, Mr Stott, and both music co-ordinators, Mrs McGill (KS2) and Miss Wescott (KS1), wanted
to offer the children a totally new musical opportunity and so they invited “UKE-CAN”, a local ukulele teaching
company run by Sarah Kelly, into school to introduce the instrument to the children and staff.
Through the charity section of the company, called “UKE-CAN CARE”, the children of Beech Green helped
to purchase a GPS system and pay legal fees to enable
a village in the Amazon Jungle to ‘plot’ their land and
thus protect themselves from the heavy industries that
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Are your boots made for walking ?
Our April walk takes us over to Haresfield Beacon & beyond
This needs a short car journey to the National Trust car park at Haresfield Beacon, which can be reached
from the B4008 out of Hardwicke taking the left turn sign posted Haresfield, over the bridge at Haresfield
then turn right at the no through road sign. Turn left and up the narrow road, up hill. At the top carry on
for about ½ mile; the car park is behind the wall on your right.
The walk starts near the entrance, go through the hole in the wall and after the sign post the path divides;
take the central path this is a fairly flat path going slightly down hill. Keep to the path ahead for approx 2
miles, after a gate in a short distance at the T junction, turn left uphill. At the top of the hill stop to admire
the views in all directions. Then follow the main path left, The Cotswold Way. This path goes through and
past old burial sites and workings. The path wanders a bit but keep following the Cotswold Way signs, after
quite a distance the path turns left and in a few metres there is a seat - so sit and admire the view. The walk
ends back in the car park. If you wish to extend the walk then go out of the car park onto the grass area and
walk either south to the trig point, or west up to the actual beacon stone views from both points; on a clear
day you can seen the Severn Bridges.
All of this property is National Trust and their bylaws request that you clear up after your dog leave no litter
and take nothing but memories. Thank you.
For many years now there has been a slogan KEEP BRITIAN TIDY, though it does not appear to be having
much effect. Walking around the area and the countryside, more and more litter is appearing,there are many
request for litter picker uppers, WHY? They would not be needed if people took thier own litter home with
them or placed it in appropriate bins.We have been to some of the most beautiful places in Britain only to
find some who had been before us did not appear to have any love for the country side . They have taken out
a picnic and then when finished, have left all of the containers it was brought in, including many times the
disposable barbcue. In some places charges are being implemented to help pay for the clearing up operations.
Any money spent on clearing up after people could be better spent on public services.
IF YOU TAKE IT OUT THEN PLEASE TAKE IT HOME AGAIN EITHER INSIDE OF YOU OR IN A BIN
LINER.
Once when walking in the Lake District we came across this sign on a gate. And dogs, please get your owners
to clear up after you. THANK YOU. The Wandering Freemantles
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Well we are in April already and the Q Club is acting as a central place for you,
the community, to meet and access the varied schedule of activities.
March brought snow drops, happier weather and Mother’s Day and it was great to welcome all of you Mums
to our Butterflies Beauty Therapy room. We had plenty of happy, relaxed and pampered Mums, whose families
had treated them to Mother’s Day packages and vouchers. Don’t forget you can still purchase vouchers
for birthdays or other special occasions as well as taking advantage of the special offers and discounts available
throughout the spring period.
For more information on available deals, please call Sarah on 07845 536 001.
Our Sports Relief 12 hour continuous football game at the Q Club on Friday 23rd March was hectic. Everyone
concerned played a brilliant part in ensuring the activity was well attended and the Q Club would like to
take this chance to say a big thank you to all who were involved in this charity event.
We are holding our Easter Soccer Academy at Seven Vale School from 2nd to 5th and 10th to 13th April,
where 8 to 12 year olds can access SAQ training, futsal, improving techniques and skill development, delivered
our by FA level 2 & 3 trained coaches . To make sure your child is not disappointed and guarantee a
place, please book early by phoning Sue on 07872456054 or 01452 542590 or apply on line at www.etsport.
co.uk as this camp is filling quickly.
Starting in April 2012 the Q Club is offering all unemployed people who are 18+ and not receiving any
other funded training the chance to access the following:
• Construction Site Certificate Scheme (CSCS) tests and card.
• IT Workshops – basic word processing, data base, spreadsheets and effective use of the internet.
• Sessions in- CV writing, interview techniques and completing application forms.
• Confidence building & Personal presentation workshops.
For more information on these and other courses available please contact Jenni Manners on 01452
542590/541023.
If you are 16 to 18 years old, not in employment, education or training and want to develop your skills and
knowledge in order to pursue a career in the sports and leisure industry, give Ryan or Claire a ring on 01452
542590/541023. They will talk you through our Sports and Active leisure course available here at the Q Club.
The Tiger Cub Soccer Club has well and truly hit the roof of the Q. We hold sessions on a Wednesday
10.30am to 11.30am, Friday 9.30am to 10.30am and 3 sessions on a Saturday, which now due to popularity
are on a pre booked basis only. For more information on receiving a free taster session, times and availability
please phone 01452 542590/541023.
We continue to offer our coffee shop and soft play on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays tempting
customers with our snacks, range of teas and coffees and naughty but nice cakes. So if you find yourself
in the vicinity of the Q Club on these days, pop in for a cuppa and meet the friendly Q Club staff team.
Our younger customers are thoroughly enjoying the popular £2.50 Street Dance sessions on Thursday evenings
6.00pm – 6.45pm (5 to 10 yr olds) 7.00pm – 7.45pm (11 to 16 yr olds) and the classes are filling week
by week. If you want to become part of the Q Club crew give us a ring on 01452 542590/541023 for more
information.
We are in a transitional period regarding the exercise and fitness sessions within the centre and are in the
position where our sports hall is available for hire on a Wednesday from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. If anyone
out there wishes to hire this facility to deliver any type of fitness session, please contact Jenni on 01452
542590/541023.
Thank you again for the important feedback you give us regarding the Q Club and its facilities. This helps us
to understand your group and individual needs and maintain the quality the Q Club continues to offer.
For up-to-date information regarding the Q Club or to leave us your comments/feedback, please visit us on
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheQClubQuedgeley
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Date for diary, 23 June. Keep the evening free for a Big Band Night in the barn at Yew Tree Farm, Longney.
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Quedgeley Area Conservation Association News
Work has been carried out on a footpath adjacent to the stream which follows the boundary of Beech Green
Primary School. A stile in Lilac Way is the start of the footpath, which continues to the green at the back of The
Willows, joining Park Drive. This included clearing the stream and trimming the bordering plants to make
the path accessible. Bark chippings have also been laid.
However whilst this work is good, the bark chippings follow the path then you have a gap where the stream is,
then the bark chippings continue. There used to be a bridge crossing the stream, but the City Council removed
it, as they had complaints from the school. So now to use the footpath, you have to jump across the stream,
which after a heavy rainfall can exceed 3ft in depth and 4ft wide. This is totally unacceptable, as it is putting
people at risk.
This is a public footpath as shown on maps of the Parish pre 1980. The bridge should be reinstated at the cost
of whoever took it down. The footpath was there before the school, and is used by many residents in the surrounding
areas, including mothers and children.
You wouldn't see something like this in a council-controlled area like Podsmead, so why should we have to
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Quedgeley W.I March Meeting
With spring on the way, our March speaker, Fiona Warin and her talk entitled ‘Life on the Plot’ (about the
history of allotments) will help us look forward to working in our gardens. Some interesting subjects for later
meetings include Maggie’s Cancer Care Centres; Resolutions plus a cookery demonstration; Those were the
Days – 60s ; Kiss Chase and Conkers; August Summer Outing; More Memories & Monologues; Wills of the
Rich and Famous; AGM and Ti Chi and Chinese medicines; Healthy Eating for Christmas.
We meet at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of every month at Quedgeley Village Hall and always welcome
visitors and new members. For further details please contact our President, Patricia Watts, on Gloucester
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Spring has finally shown her face, albeit reticently. My garden is currently a blank canvas and I gazed enviously
at snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils in other people’s gardens. I have made a list of bulbs to buy in September
so that these little gems can brighten up my garden next spring. My fingers are itching to start sowing
vegetable seeds in my little “4 tier greenhouse”. However, my parent’s tortoise is still in hibernation as I write,
and in his 100-year lifetime he has consistently proved a reliable forecaster of when spring has finally sprung.
I will have to be patient for a little longer…
In the meantime I am planning what to do with my 10m x 9m patch of turf that came with my new-build
home. The NW facing back garden overlooked by neighbouring houses is shady even on sunny days. The
children’s trampoline has been positioned in the shadiest part where the grass has no chance of survival anyway.
The back wall and west facing fence receive sun in the afternoon ideal for a climbing rose, clematis and
honeysuckle. I took advantage of the cheap fruit trees in the local supermarket and bought 2 apple trees (you
need 2 for pollination if you want them to bear fruit, unless there is an apple tree nearby). My sons want me
to plant them 2m apart – as goal posts. My daughter wishes them to be hammock width apart. I will plant
them away from the foundations of the house in sunny positions where they will grow to screen the views to
the houses opposite.
In an act of laziness I bought a pack of 3 vegetable grow sacks and pre-chitted potatoes. The soil here is a grey
heavy clay mixed with builders’ rubble, it will take years of digging in compost and manure to improve it. So,
I confess, I have cheated. I think I will buy some smaller sacks for carrots…
Jobs to do in April:
• Spread chicken grit around tender shoots to hold slugs and snails at bay.
• Sow hardy vegetable seeds under glass, pricking out seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle.
• Keep on top of early weeds now.
• The first lawn cut of the season should be on a high setting when the grass is dry.
• Make a note of where you would like to plant spring bulbs for next year.
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The 2012 Quedgeley Show at Severnvale School
Saturday 30th June
The Quedgeley Show this year is on Saturday 30th June at Severnvale School, to be opened by Pete Wilson of
Radio Gloucester at 2-00pm. This year a lot of the school and sports groups may be taking part.
The show and club stands will be in the sports hall with the sports groups and stands in the main hall along
with the refreshments.
Schedules for the show are now available and can be found at The Library, Guy the Barber, The Village Hall,
Q Club office, Parish Council Office, Co Co Coffee House Kingsway or on-line through the Quedgeley News
web site. Get your schedule now and plan what you will be taking part in . If your hobbies are not included
then let Keith or Mike know.
LET US HAVE A FUN SUCCESSFUL JUBILEE , OLYMPIC YEAR SHOW, there is over £700 worth of
prize money up for grabs !
Quedgeley Community Trust
Come and join the Zumba party!
Zumba is the Latin-inspired dance fitness craze that has taken the country by storm. The music is a
fun mix of world rhythms from salsa to hip-hop, calypso to cumbia with funky dance moves to burn calories and
tone up from head to toe. Work up a sweat with these hip-shaking booty-wiggling moves suitable for all abilities,
but most of all… have fun!
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SEVERN VALE W.I.
RAPID UK came to our March meeting to tell us about various disasters around the globe and showed
us slides of their volunteers` efforts to rescue people trapped under fallen buildings, etc. He told us how
quickly the teams could be ready and underway, although the actual journeys took as long as transport
to often out-of-the way places would allow. We saw pictures of sniffer dogs being trained, but they
cannot be used outside the EU because of strict quarantine laws. However, the organisation do a lot of
training with the nationals of other countries, including their dogs. To be a member of RAPID UK takes
courage and dedication and deserves our support.
Carol Newman, who has been the guiding light of our Craft Group for many years, is moving to Cornwall
and was presented with a rose bush for her new garden. We will miss her VERY MUCH but hope
to carry on with the help of other members.
The Reading Group is at present enjoying “The Captain`s Daughter” and the Lunch Group will be eating
in the heart of Gloucester. Ring June Waters (724137) for details.
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I am pleased to say that the fishing project is going very well, the fishing coaches
have now undertaken their training and I would personally like to thank them all for the time
they have already given to the local community just by attending the course.
You may have all seen in the local newspaper that the Angling For Youth Development project
has got through to the final 30 in a bid for a community grant. Please support your local youth
project and collect the vouchers to vote for the project. You can leave the voucher in an envelope
for my attention at the local Police station.
All votes need to be received by the 25th April 2012. Your support is appreciated.
I have recently undertaken a community consolation all over Quedgeley and I am currently in the process of
looking through all the responses and analysing the information.
The current local priority of anti-social behaviour around pubs on Bristol Road is drawing to a close, however
we will still be working closely with all licensed premises on the patch.
Paws on Patrol is a new multi-agency initiative and there is going to be a Paws on Patrol day in Gloucester
Park on Saturday May 12. Why not bring along your pooch and the family and have a fun filled day. If you
would like more info on this event please contact me or any other member of the team at Quedgeley Station.
Now the weather is picking up I am looking forward to getting out on the beat on the bike, so keep your eyes
peeled.
As always if you would like to talk to an officer or discuss local issues please feel free to contact me either on
the telephone via the 101 number or email lucy.kay@gloucestershire.police.uk .
Regards PC 208 Lucy Kay
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News from Field Court C of E Infant School
A new term can only mean new topics and lots more fun! YR are becoming Jungle Explorers with
their topic being ‘Animal Kingdom’. Y1 are investigating different types of transport by asking ‘Are
we nearly there yet?’ and Y2 are studying the ‘Secret Garden’ to find out more information about
mini-beasts, garden creatures and their habitats.
Y1 had an exciting journey on a steam train when they visited Perrygrove
which helped them to write descriptive recounts about what they
could see, hear, smell and feel. The children learnt how steam engines
are powered and why diesel engines are now used instead. Everyone
was given a special key and took part in a treasure hunt in the woods.
By searching for clues and answering questions, they were lead to some
boxes where they found one that their key would open. What was inside?….Golden
coins…made of chocolate!! Later in the week they had
a visit from a gritter lorry so now they know how our roads are kept
safe when the weather is snowy and icy.
The School Council spent an afternoon with the Mayor in his Civic Offices at Gloucester Docks. The children
were greeted by Mr Mayor himself and then sat in the Council Chambers ready for their ‘meeting’ to begin.
Mr Mayor called for order before telling the School Council about the history of Gloucester and showing
them many artefacts including the keys to the city’s gates! The children also dressed in the Mayor’s robes and
some had a chance to be the Sword Bearer and the Mace Carrier! All very important roles! (Our teacher Mrs
Ross is looking very important wearing the robes in the picture). Our school governor, Cllr Deb Llewellyn
had made cakes and everyone presented a thank you/birthday card to the Mayor and sang happy birthday! It
was a fantastic experience that will never be forgotten.
More information can be found on our website www.fieldcourtinfant.ik.org
Queen's Golden Jubilee Tea Party
Already 5 Hardwicke & Quedgeley residents who are 86 in 2012, the same as our Queen, have come forward
as the extra special guests at the above.
Not to late for others to join in. Please share with us too your memories and memorabilia from the Coronation
for what we hope will be a super occasion for these very special people. Andy Jarrett on 01452 883450
or andy.jarrett@ymail.com
The event is being organised by members of Quedgeley Learning Community and will be held at
The Q Club in School Lane, Quedgeley on 3 June at 3pm.
Generously supported by Prospect Training, Quedgeley WI and Tesco Extra.
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News from Severn Vale School
Do you remember your first job interview? It might have been a nerve wracking experience and you might
have wished that you could have had a practice interview beforehand. That is why, this week, all our Year 10
students will have a Mock Interview. We are grateful to the many employers who give up their time to come
into school and interview the students. It is something that we have been doing for several years now and the
students, who take it very seriously, benefit greatly. It is all part of the way in which we prepare the students
for the world of work. They also practice writing application letters, produce CVs and are helped to design
Plan A, B or C for when they leave. We know that exam results are stronger at Severn Vale School than they
ever have been in the past, and that those exam results can be a passport for success. However, those wider
skills of employability are worth an extra GCSE in themselves.
Equally we are keenly aware that it is not easy on the jobs front at present. That is why we are pleased to be
hosting a Jobs Fair here at Severn Vale. The school will be closed for a training day so it is a golden opportunity
to use the facilities for a valuable cause which can benefit the community.
More next month about other aspects of the school’s continuing development.
Peter Rowland
Headteacher
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Mark, in his gospel, is concerned to leave us in no doubt as to who Jesus is. Last time we saw that the
way Jesus taught - with unique authority - points to the fact that he was a teacher sent by God. We also
learnt that Jesus practised what he preached!
Immediately after he had amazed the people with his teaching in the synagogue, Jesus entered Simon’s
house. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. When Jesus was told about her he took her by the
hand, lifted her up and the fever left her. So complete and instantaneous was her cure that she began
to serve them all. Mark wants us to see that Jesus has power and authority over sickness. In fact, the
Bible has over 30 examples of Jesus healing people. And as a result: the deaf hear, the blind see, the lame
walk, the mute talk. Mark also tells us that Jesus cured people of spiritual suffering as well as physical
suffering – releasing people from demonic possession. Little wonder, then, that we read in Mark 1:45
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Mark is placing more compelling evidence before us in order to show us Jesus’ true identity:
Jesus is not only a teacher with unique authority;
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If you would like your own copy of Mark’s Gospel to read through the course of this year we will provide
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Air Cadets have the opportunity to take part in team events, outdoor pursuits and sports whilst developing
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The Civilian Committee provides support for cadet activities. In recent months committee members through
other obligations have left the group. To give effective support to the squadron new members are needed. The
support is varied from collecting of subscriptions; accounting for expenditure and fund raising so the air cadets
can continue to participate in activities
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Dear Friends
In these harsh economic times, it is sometimes worth taking a step back and recognising our relative
wealth and well-being compared to so many people in the world. Here are a few things worth remembering.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, or the pangs of starvation,
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If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer
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So, let’s live thankfully and joyfully each day as best we can, remembering others, and seeking to make the
world the fair place God intends it to be.
Every blessing,
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Holy Week at English Martyrs Catholic Church
At English Martyrs we are very much looking forward to our Easter Celebrations. We will be celebrating them
once again with our sister parish of Saint Augustine’s, although this year the three major celebrations are taking
place in our church.
Holy Week begins with our celebration of Palm Sunday. The 9:00am Mass is preceded with the blessing of
palms outside and then a procession into the church. The Gospel reading for this day is the account of Jesus’
passion and death according to Saint Mark and is read using multiple voices.
The Wednesday of Holy Week sees one of the major Diocesan celebrations of the year with the Chrism Mass
at Clifton Cathedral in Bristol. Clergy and people from around our diocese which covers all of Gloucestershire,
Somerset and Wiltshire gather for this celebration of priesthood and the blessing of the oils to be used in all
our churches over the coming year.
The Sacred Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening when we remember
Jesus sharing the meal with his disciples and giving himself for the first time under the appearance of bread
and wine.
On Good Friday there is a solemn liturgy at 3:00pm which includes a reading of the passion and death of Jesus
according to Saint John, veneration of the cross and distribution of Holy Communion.
Then on Holy Saturday Evening the great Easter Vigil takes place at 8:30pm. This is the most important
celebration of the year beginning with a service of light in the church car park when the new Pascal Candle is
blessed and lit, extended readings from the Old Testament, the blessing of the font and the first Mass of Easter.
There will be Mass on Easter Sunday at 9:00am, although the celebration of Easter lasts for fifty days, ending
with the celebration of Pentecost.
Everyone is welcome to these services and I wish that the blessings of the death and resurrection of Jesus may
be experienced by everyone in a new and deeper way during this holy time.
Father Gary Brassington
English Martyrs
April 1st 9:00am Palm Sunday Mass
April 5th 7:30pm Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
April 6th 3:00pm Solemn Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
April 7th 8:30pm The Easter Vigil
April 8th 9:00am Easter Sunday Mass
In addition there will be Mass at Saint Augustine’s on Easter Sunday at 11:00am.
Severn Vale School - Tracking progress of our students
We are justifiably very proud of the achievements made by our students but are finding it increasingly difficult
to track their progress after leaving us.
We are currently in the process of designing an honours board and would be very grateful if any readers could
let me know of any of our former students who have gone on to achieve degrees or other notible qualifications
and successes in their careers thus far.
I would be very grateful, if you are aware of any information about our former students, please contact Dave
Page at Severn Vale School, email dpage@severnvale.gloucs.sch.uk. Thank you
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QUEDGELEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWS - MARCH 2012
Waterwells Sports Centre: We are pleased to let you know that after a lot of hard work by the Parish Council
and Quedgeley Wanderers over the last year the contract with Kilbury Construction, a local firm, to build a
sports hall at the centre has now been signed. Work on the building should have started by now and is expected
to take about six months being completed by the end of September. A great deal of thanks is due to all
of those involved and if anyone is interested in hiring the sports hall or meeting room either as a one-off or on
a regular basis they should contact Bev or Deb at the Parish Office for more information.
Parish Precept: Rumours have been spread around Quedgeley that the small amount of the precept you pay
to the Parish Council for the services and facilities it provides has been increased this year. This is just not true
as you will find that this has remained virtually the same for the last four years and again has not increased
this year. What has actually happened is that with the increase in the number of properties built in the parish
this has meant that the income to the council has increased and has been used to meet the increase in costs
we have all had to face. For the things that we do for you for about 75p per week please have a look at our
website as below.
Litter Wardens: At present we have vacancies for part time litter pickers in Quedgeley for up to 10 hours per
week at £6.08 per hour. If you are interested in working in the open air (times of working are negotiable) helping
to keep Quedgeley clean and tidy then please contact Deb or Bev at the Parish Office for more information
and an application form.
If you would like to submit an article on an activity or hobby that you would like to
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First time skier at age 59 3/4
I've never wanted to go skiing, preferring a sun holiday where I can laze by the pool, reading, getting a tan.
Skiing was never on the agenda, although my husband had been before and loved it.
I was really stuck on what to get him for his 50th birthday/christmas so in a moment of madness (or rather
nearly 3 hours at the travel agents) I thought I would surprise him with a skiing holiday. I very nervously
decided on Kirchdorf in Austria. Not too far to travel and lots to do other than skiing.
I'm not particularly fit and don't go to the gym. The most exercise I get is working on my allotment, so
thought the "lots to do" would be needed.
We arrived in Kirchdorf early evening, the snow was over 6ft deep and the temperature was minus 12
degrees. There were icicles at least 4ft hanging from the roofs of houses and the air was so fresh. We were
dropped off by the transfer bus and received a very warm welcome from the owners of the small hotel I'd
chosen. I didn't fancy a chalet, having to share facilities with people I didn't know.
The next morning we were fitted for our boots and skis and headed for the slopes, my husband very excited
that he was going skiing again, me very, very nervous. What had I let myself in for ? I had never actually
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own and I had great difficulty taming them. We had pre booked lessons so off we went to join our groups.
It was minus 16 degrees most days but we had such warm clothing (the idea is to wear lots of layers) that I
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By the end of the week, most of the group, including my husband who was in his element, were going up
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The "lots to do" wasn't needed, as apart from one afternoon when we went walking, we spent every day
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What’s On In and Around Quedgeley
There are now so many clubs, societies and groups in Quedgeley that we are only able to include details of some each month.
This month it’s the ones at the Village Hall, Kingsway Community Centre and other venues and next month it will be the
ones at the Community Centre. If you want to see a full list of them all please go to our website www.quedgeleynews.
com, click on “Community” on the top tool bar and then onto “In & Around Quedgeley”.
The Village Hall, Bristol Road, Quedgeley. Booking call 723033
Website www.quedgeleyvillagehall.co.uk
HIRE the Village Hall - Saturday afternoons and evenings and Sunday afternoons,
the Hall is available to hire for parties, sales etc. Now with a full disabled person’s toilet
Short Mat Bowls. Mon. 9.30-11.30am. Thurs. 2.15-4.15pm. Contact Alex on 723409
Diet/Just B Diet/Exercise Mon 1.30-2.30pm & Thurs 10.30-11.30am Contact Bryony on 07906581450
Art Workshop Tuesday 10-12.30 Back room Contact Tina Jenkins 538163
Slimming World Tuesday from 9.30 am Contact Sandy 527901
Twinkletots Toddler Gp Wednesdays 9.30-11 Contact Kirsty 547042
Tai Chi Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30 pm Contact Mark on 01453 544881
Golden Age 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month 2pm – 4pm. Contact Jenny on 883509
Quedgeley WI The 2 nd Wednesday each month 7.30pm. Contact Pat 502252
Whist Drive Thursdays 7.15pm. Just turn up & play
Melody Makers Friday 1:15-2:45pm (Music starts @ 1.30) Contact Emma on 07763591431
Junior Drama Club Friday (term-time) 4.30 pm to 6 pm Contact Niki on 01242 690646
Quedgeley Baptist Church. Friday Club 6.30-7.30pm. Contact 07825 886886
Stepping Out Dance Mon 7-9pm, Tues. 5-9pm. Thurs. 5.30- 6.30pm. Fri. 8-10pm.Sat. 9-12.30 pm Contact 721866
Quedgeley Baptist Church Sunday Service 10.30am & 6.30pm Tuesday’s Prayer Meeting 7-8pm
Kingsway Community Centre. Booking call 721552
Kingsway Rainbows Monday 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm Contact Barbara on 01452 729018
Baby Massage Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon Contact Justine 07701091963
Music For Little People. Tuesdays 12.30pm (term time) Contact Jayne on 01452 561034.
Star Struck Youth Drama Gp Wednesday 6.30pm to 9.30 pm Contact Joy on 01452 721745
Kingsway Brownies Thursday 5.15 pm to 6.45 pm Contact Julia on 01452 533598
NavalTraining Cadets Mon & Thurs 7- 9pm Children 8-18 Contact Tony 07988287951or 728660
Miscellaneous- In and around the Quedgeley Area
The Q Club, School Lane for youth & community activities For information ring 542590
Air Training Corps Naas Lane Mondays & Thursdays 7- 9pm Contact Mark on 863189 or 7801617772
Slimming World Meadowside School Monday evenings from 6pm Contact Sandy 527901
Play Bridge Elmore Village Hall Monday evenings at 7pm Contact Caroline 720383
The Joy of Yoga Meadowside School Tuesdays 6.20pm and 8.pm Contact Amanda 01453 755635
Sunbeams Baby & Toddler Group Quedgeley Methodist Church Tues’ 10.30 to12 Contact Katherine 724868
Little Fishes (0-5s) Beacon Children Cent Friday 9.30-10.30 &11-12 noon Contact Kirsty 725988
St John Cadets at Field Court School Wednesday 6.30pm-8.30pm. Contact Keith on 07900688742
1 st Quedgeley Guides at the Guide Hut Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm Contact Vikki Hyett 01452 537182
2nd Quedgeley Brownies at Guide Hut Thursdays 6.30 pm to 8 pm Contact 01452 729018
Little Meadow Under 5s and Holiday Club under 5s Monday to Friday Contact 01452 725834
Little Meadow Holiday Club (4-11) details on www.littlemeadowgroup.co.uk or 01452 725834
Gloucester City Gymnastics Academy Saturday am www.gcga.co.uk Contact Ian on 07949 836788
Quedgeley Area Conservation Association (QACA) email qaca2006@aol.com Contact Peter Ponting on 722582
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Tuffley. Parish Office Contact 504997
Parish Priest: Father Gary Brassington www.english-martyrs.org.uk Contact 412702
Quedgeley Scout & Guide Group. School Lane Contact Stuart on 01452 536592
48th Quedgeley Scout Gp Fridays 6.30pm to 8pm at Scout Hut Contact Julie or Gordon on 535196
Quedgeley Methodist Church Bristol Road Rev. Noel Sharp 01452 616118 Email: noel.sharp@btinternet.com
Quedgeley Wanderers Football Club Waterwells Sports Centre Contact Joe Alps 07774052996
Kingfisher Church Kingsway School. Sunday 10am to 11am Contact Church Office 01452304339
Sunshine Yoga. Daily Adult & Children’s classes Linda Virgo Dance Studios, Naas Lane. Call Sandra 07799564639
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Europe and we aspire to
reach 70 per cent recycling
and composting by 2030.
We need everyone to do their bit.
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TOWARDS
At recycleforgloucestershire.com learn about the ‘love food, hate
waste’ campaign, home composting and the new ‘Recycle for
your community’ reward pilot scheme. Find out where your nearest
household recycling centre (‘the tip’) is and get in touch with
community groups looking to reuse. There’s even a website for schools
which is full of resources for teachers, carers and children:
www.rfgschools.com
What else?
At recycleforgloucestershire.com you can discover how we’re
working towards sending zero waste to landfill, including a proposed
new energy from waste facility. The facility will give us a safe and clean
way to get rid of the rubbish that’s left over once we’ve recycled as
much as we can. It will also be able to generate electricity and heat and
save local taxpayers up to £150 million over the next 25 years.
recycleforgloucestershire.com
for the facts on Gloucestershire’s household rubbish
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