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The Villager Minsterworth News

November 2017

Price 30p Edition 181

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Dear Readers,

November’s magazine has been completed around a holiday so that explains why it may be a little later than usual.

Paula

Closing copy date for the December edition is Wednesday 15th November 2017 but earlier is even better!

All items for consideration to:- Paula Ruffley, Editor The Villager E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01452 751226.

Responsibility is not accepted for the accuracy of submitted items nor the content of advertisements.

KERBSIDE RECYCLING November

BLUE bin & caddy GREEN & BROWN bin & caddy (recycling) (landfill) (garden)

Tuesday 7 Tuesday 14 Tuesday 21 Tuesday 28

10.00 – 10.30 Mobile library Friday17nd November outside school

WE RAISED OVER £2,300 For the Village Hall

at our Garden Party at Hygrove.

A BIG THANK YOU

To everyone who gave their time: - planning, organising, preparing - helping on the day

To everyone who came to enjoy Hygrove on 23rd September

And to Hygrove for hosting us so generously and letting us

wander around while eating delicious burgers, Indian food and of course cake. Next year we’ll have a traditional summer fete at Minsterworth Village Hall so watch this space.

Pershbrook Open Evening

Sunday 5th November from 7.00pm onwards

Come and have a snoop around now the Refurbishment is finished.

Watch the Bore from the house (Bore expected 8.45pm) Wine & Cheese will be available.

Contact Mike and Louise if you are interested. 01452 751065 or [email protected]

Contributions accepted for

The Village Hall and Church.

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RAFFLEPRIZES

SPONSOR PRIZE GIVEN WINNER Hatherley Manor Sunday lunch for 6 Marie Freeman R&J Hewlett Voucher for Glos Sausage Co Steve Thomas Silver Swan Beef Voucher for hamper Peter Tingle Jaynes Pantry Voucher for cake Lyn Hart Hartpury College Rugby match tickets Greta McQueen Minsterworth Butchers Voucher Julie Fisher Gloucester Diesel Centre Oil change voucher Fiona Thomas

Wood Vet Vaccination voucher Jim Payne Rob Hart Turkeys Voucher for turkey Sam Bennett Phil Sadler Computer support Andy Warren Ashley Paul Ladies cut & blow dry Peter Tingle Ashley Paul Men’s 'ultimate shave' Tim Greening Happy Tails Dog grooming voucher Brian Billingham Lindsay Reid Art Mug & coasters Andy Poole Liz Duff Fruit Basket Sam Bennett Sue Smith Chocolate hamper June Tandy

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MINSTERWORTH AND DISTRICT

Come and join the Royal British Legion in the Legion

room at Minsterworth Village Hall. We meet at 8pm on

the second Wednesday every month except August

and December.

You do not have to have served in H.M. Forces to

become a member. Your support would be gratefully

received and appreciated.

Terry Bourne, Chairman

GOLDENTICKETDRAWWINNERS

PLACE: MINSTERWORTH Hundred Westbury County Gloucestershire Population 9 Households (quite small) Tax 3 gold units (medium) Households 4 villagers, 3 smallholders, 2 slaves Ploughland: 1 Lord’s ploughteams, 4 men’s ploughteams Lord in 1066 Alwold Lord in 1086 Durand of Gloucester

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Winston Churchill

Temporary footpath diversion near Village Hall Those of you who use it regularly will already know that the footpath opposite Minsterworth School passes through the Affordable Housing construction site. For safety reasons the path will be diverted during the period of works, exact diversion TBC. It will be re-routed after completion of the housing.

Remember, remember the Fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot, I know of no reason Why the gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t’was his intent To blow up the King and Parli’ment. Three-score barrels of powder below To prove old England’s overthrow; By God’s providence he was catch’d With a dark lantern and burning match. Holloa boys, holloa boys, let the bells ring. Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!” ― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta

Christmas Coffee Morning With seasonal stalls

Books, Cakes and gifts.

Saturday 25th November 2017 10 am until 1pm

Minsterworth Village Hall

Money raised will go to St. Peters’ Church

Everyone’s a Photographer!

Hi. I’m Bob Holder, and I’m a semi-professional photographer. I moved to Minsterworth around 6 months ago. I am passionate about all aspects of photography, and would like to share my knowledge and experience by forming the Minsterworth Photographic Club, where everyone, regardless of camera type, experience or ability, is more than welcome.

I propose to run the club in Minsterworth Village Hall, initially twice a month, hopefully starting in November.

In order for me to get an understanding of numbers, can you please e-mail me at the address below to let me know if you are interested? The evenings will consist of talks, demonstrations and practice sessions, as well as studio sessions (and in the warmer months, outings to local venues) to further practice your new-found skills!

In addition, there will be six rounds of photographic competitions, leading to an annual competition, and hopefully, contests with other photographic clubs.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have much experience, if you have a camera of any type (including a phone or tablet!) you would be very welcome to come and see how you can improve your skills and understanding of all aspects of photography.

I hope to see you soon!

e-mail: [email protected] 07941 465780

CommunitySafetyUpdate

FIREWORKS SAFETY Fireworksaregreatfunandverybeautiful,butdon'tbefooled.Rememberfireworksareexplosivesandcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.Everyyearasmanyas500peopleareinjuredasaresultofusingorplayingwithfireworksandmanymoreareburnedusingsparklers.Ouradvicethisyearis,asalways,ifyouwishtoseefireworks,gotoaprofessionallyorganiseddisplayandleaveittotheexperts.Displaysathomecarryafargreaterriskandarenowherenearasspectacular.Fireworktips

• Alwayskeepyourfireworksinasealedmetalboxorbiscuittin.Neverputfireworksinyour

pockets

• Alwayskeepfireworksatarm’slength

• Never,everthrowafirework

• Onceyoulightafirework,don'tgobacktoit

• Makesurechildrenarefullysupervisedandarewearinggloveswhenplayingwithsparklers

• It'sagoodideatohaveabucketofwaterclose-bytoextinguishusedsparklers

• Whenbuildingyourbonfire,ensurethatitissitedsafelyawayfromanyhedges,buildingsor

fences,andhaveagardenhosereadyincaseofanyemergencies

• Keepallpetsindoors

• Fireworksandalcoholdonotmix-it'sagoodideatonominateanadultwhoisn'tdrinking

atthepartytobeinchargeofthefireworks

Switchontosaferstreets–leavealightonandkeepburglarsout!

Nowthenightsaredrawinginitisreallyimportanttomakesureyoutakeextrameasurestomakeyourhomelooklikesomeoneishome.Leavingalightonorsettingonetocomeoninthehoursofdarknessisasimpleclearmessageandonethatmightkeepaburglarout.Lookoutforyourneighbourstooandifyounoticethereisonehousethatisalwaysindarknessmayberemindthemtosetatimer.

Beforeyougoout:• Switchonyourlighttimerdevice

• Setyourburglaralarm

• Lockallyourwindowsanddoors

• Ensuretoolsandladdersarelockedaway

• Don’tpostyourwhereaboutsonsocialmedia

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St Peter’s P.C.C.

The Whist Drive Normal service was resumed for the October whist drive, which followed on from a most glorious sunset. As always, thank you to all who helped and attended the evening. The total for church funds amounted to £67.

The date for the next whist drive is Monday 6th November, 7.30pm, at Minsterworth Village Hall.

200 Club The result of the June draw was as follows:- £50 No. 149 Victoria Barnett £20 No. 119 Gwyn Higgins £10 No. 103 Mike Preston

Church Service times & Flower rota Date Time Service Flowers 5 November 11am Family Service Anne Cowdrey 5 November 5pm Evensong Anne Cowdrey 12 November 10.45am At Westbury Church Kate Oxley Remembrance Sunday 19 November 5pm Evening Prayer Kate Oxley 26 November 9.30am Holy Communion Kate Oxley Please note that the Remembrance Service this year will be at Westbury Church starting at 10.45am.

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MINSTERWORTH AND DISTRICT

Visit to Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard

Sunday 17th September 2017 I would like to thank all of you who supported our super day. Because of your enthusiasm and generosity we were able to raise in excess of £500 for the Royal British Legion. The magnificent amount was achieved by tickets purchased for the visit to the dockyard, raffle prizes, eleven in total, and a number of donations.

Those of us who took the 40 minute harbour boat tour were amazed at the size of our latest aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth 2 which was moored alongside the jetty.

In all a really superb day and a very big thank you again for all your support.

Terry Bourne Chairman Minsterworth R.B.L.

Please be advised that this year’s Royal British Legion Remembrance Service is at Westbury Church on Sunday November 12th. * *

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GIVE LOVE IN A BOX THIS CHRISTMAS - SHOEBOX APPEAL

After the success of last year’s appeal we are once again collecting for the charity ‘Teams4U’ who run this Christmas appeal in relation to a long term commitment to children. This includes financing pre-school programmes to support their education and development.

If you would like to take part in this worthwhile charity, we have explanatory leaflets and would be happy to let you have one. Please contact us and we will pop one over to you. Alternatively, Minsterworth Garage have again said they will hold leaflets for you to collect and that they will be happy to accept completed boxes to pass on to us.

Gift suggestions for a child are: Hygiene items – school writing equipment and paper – a soft toy – a small ball – puzzle - jewellery – hair accessories – sweets – hat, scarf and gloves - new socks/underwear.

Or you may prefer to fill a shoebox for the family. Gift suggestions are: Candles – t-towels – plastic utensils – bowls and cups – soap – washing up cloths – clothes pegs

We will once again be collecting shoe boxes at the beginning of November – leaflets and boxes can be collected / dropped off at Minsterworth Garage until the 3rd November and Elaine/Jayne will be at Westbury on Severn School to receive boxes 3rd November between 10.00am and 12.00pm.

Thank you in anticipation.

Our phone numbers are: Elaine Incher 01452 750140 Jayne Stephens 01531 821385

WestburyPostOfficeandStores

Your community Post Office, providing free cash withdrawals, bill payments,

phone cards, utility top ups and foreign

currency. –------------------------------------

We have lots of new stock from our crafters – pottery, jewellery and wooden gifts. Pop in to see

what we have.

Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm 01452 760682

Quotations

Success is a journey, not a destination. - Ben Sweetland

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne’er succeed. - Emily Dickinson (1830–1886)

Success has made failures of many men. - Cindy Adams

The toughest thing about success is that you’ve got to keep on being a success. - Irving Berlin

Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure. - Earl Wilson

5000 gems of wit & wisdom courtesy of Pat & Mike Jenkins

Minsterworth Village Hall Registered charity 255668

Available to hire Booking Clerk – Lynne Cottam – 01452 750477

A beautiful, traditional Hall with a stage,

well-equipped kitchen and recreation ground. Suitable for outdoor events and marquees.

Main Road, Minsterworth, Gloucester GL2 8JH

e-mail – [email protected]

Website – www.minsterworth.org

Booking clerk – Brian Billingham 01452 750492

"November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows. With night coming early, And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate. The fires burn And the kettles sing, And earth sinks to rest Until next spring." - Elizabeth Coatsworth

MINSTERWORTH READING GROUP

The October meeting looked at ‘The Little Red Chairs’ by Edna O’Brien.

The story is about Vlad... a stranger who appears one day in a small Irish village and sets up as a Healer. Locals fall under his spell, especially Fidelma McBride, who begs him to father a child with her. The atmosphere gradually becomes more and more sinister until suddenly one day Vlad is arrested for war crimes. Fidelma comes to understand the truth of what really happened, which emerges when she goes to London and works with displaced migrants... then she eventually goes to The Hague to attend some trials and is shocked by the reality of what happened.

Apparently Edna O’Brien actually attended some of the trials and felt that it was important that somebody wrote about it and that people realised what could and did happen. Some readers felt they couldn’t finish the book, others did and were shocked by what people could be capable of. It led to a lot of debate but it was certainly not a bedtime read.

Our next book is ‘The Enchanted April’ by Elizabeth von Arnim, which we will review on Wednesday 1st November in Minsterworth Village Hall. Nicky Milligan

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‘Minsterworth’ now on facebook 1. Search for Minsterworth Village. 2. Click ‘Like’ to get the latest posts on your

newsfeed. 3. Add your own comments, events and share

with friends and neighbours.

Alternatively, you can find lots of local information, including village events, contact information and The Villager on our website: www.minsterworth.org

Thank you for adding 25% to your donation to the VILLAGE HALL thro’ Gift Aid

MJ Lawless Alison Raeburn Roger Blowey Paula Ruffley Louise Treutline Mike Preston Liz Duff Brian Billingham Liz Savage Brian Tandy If you would like to Gift Aid your donation please complete the back

page, tear it off and send it with a cheque payable to MINSTERWORTH VILLAGE HALL to Paula Ruffley at:

The Firs, Church Lane, Minsterworth GL2 8JJ.

Gift Aid costs YOU nothing. You can Gift Aid to more than one charity. If you’re a higher rate tax payer you can claim for the difference between the higher & lower rates in your tax return. It’s a very efficient way to give – for everyone.

Unspoken Words

I often scribble in the sand The words I find so hard to say And hope the wind will come along And blow them all away

Thank you to our sponsors for your support in 2017/18

FOR YOUR DIARY

November 2017 Date Event Page 1 Minsterworth Reading Group 20 3 Shoebox Appeal box pick-up 17 5 Pershbrook Open Evening 4 6 St Peter’s PCC Whist Drive 14 13 Minsterworth Parish Council Meeting 25 Christmas Coffee Morning 11 Recycling Collection dates 2 Mobile Library dates 2

Mike Preston William East Carol & Allan Selwyn Simon & Paula Ruffley Alison & David Raeburn Terry & Iris Bourne Mrs M Price Nicky Milligan Terry Moore-Scott P Trigg Roger & Norma Blowey Liz Duff Nigel & Rita Garbutt Benn & Sophie Boseley Claire McNulty Brian Billingham Karen, Chris & Bryson Elias Gordon & Joy Taylor Mr & Mrs F Greening Mrs AE Lane Carol Blackburn Rona & Ashley Martin Mrs GA Payne Pat Haizell-Neves

If you would like to sponsor The Villager please send a cheque payable to Minsterworth Parish Council to the editor Paula Ruffley at:

The Firs, Church Lane, Minsterworth GL2 8JJ.

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