Quedgeley News March 2012 Issue Number 189

The new Quedgeley News, more pages, more colour, more opportunities 

A New Chapter for Quedgeley News 

Picture is of Dave Talbot, our new Editorial team 

leader and Andy Jarrett, QN Director 

This is the last issue, after ten years of Quedgeley 

News that Sandra Hughes has edited from the 

Quedgeley News “office” at her home in Church Drive. 

Sandra, supported by her husband Trefor, has done 

wonders to turn Quedgeley News into the high quality 

and well respected community newsletter that it is. 

Sandra has been nominated for two community 

awards, more news of which will follow next month. 

Over the last few months we have been steadily 

recruiting a new team of volunteers to carry Quedgeley 

News forward. About a dozen local people have come 

forward offering their time and skills which is fantastic. 

The editorial team will be led by Dave Talbot, with Jill 

Swainson kindly being the link with regular 

contributors. A team of proof readers led by Jaime 

Faulkner will check for errors and omissions. A whole 

range of local people will help with occasional features 

and contributions. All this is good news. Dave will be 

contactable via editor@quedgeleynews.com 

Ryan Buckley, who also manages the Quedgeley Health & Fitness Club at Severn Vale School, will be the 

initial contact point for advertisers and general enquirers. 

We will use the Fitness Club’s telephone number 01452 720044 or advertising@quedgelynews.com 

for this, the current QN telephone number will close on 1st March. 

Our finances accounts@quedgeleynews.com will be looked after by Tony Bowden, invoicing by Jan 

Hamblin. Richard Vaughan will continue to oversee the vital packing, distribution and delivery teams; 

distribution@quedgeleynews.com or our Distribution Mobile on 07504852044 if you need to 

contact him. 

This will be a new way of working for a new team with no main office, but we very much hope that our 

readers, advertisers and contributors won’t notice too much difference. Any feedback, ideas or suggestions 

welcome through to Andy Jarrett at andy.jarrett@ymail.com, a Director of QN 

A big thank you to everyone who has offered to help and to Sandra for her dedication and hard work over 

the past ten years and for handing over so thoroughly and positively. 

Kevin Tudor - Chair QCT & Director of QN 

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Quedgeley News is produced by volunteers and distributed by volunteers 

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Contact details for Quedgeley News are at the bottom of this page 

Editor Writes: As this is the last time I will be putting together an issue of Quedgeley News I would 

like to thank everyone who has supported me with articles and contributions over the past ten years. I have 

received a number of letters, emails and phone calls wishing me well for the future, so thank you to 

everyone who has taken the time to do so. I leave you to read just one of the letters as I start to pack up the 

“office” and think of that cruise we’ve booked. Good luck to the new team, I hope you have as much 

pleasure compiling the magazine each month as I have had in the past ten years. Good bye and thank you 

for reading QN - Sandra Hughes 

Letter to the Editor. Can I take the opportunity through the Quedgeley News, to thank Sandra and Trefor 

for the work they have done to make our local paper successful over the last ten years for the benefit of 

everyone in Quedgeley. Not only bringing news and events to our notice but it also became a springboard 

for many issues arising in this growing community. 

We will never know the hours our editor worked to bring Q.N. to its present status, but if you had reason to visit 

you were always welcomed into her ‘Office‘ and by doing so, giving up an element of privacy in their home. 

Whilst I am sure the new team will continue the success of Quedgeley News it will be a hard act to follow 

in Sandra‘s footsteps. To Sandra and Trefor, I am sure, I say thank you on behalf of many of us in 

Quedgeley, it’s time to sit back and enjoy everything you have always wanted to do, but haven‘t been able 

to find the time. Best wishes for the future. From a member of the Distribution Team (Name and 

Email address held on file) 

Do you know anyone who is 86 this year? If so they are the same age as The Queen. 

As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, members of Quedgeley Community Voice would like to invite 

such residents from the Hardwicke & Quedgeley to an extra special tea party. 

If you know anyone who fits this bill then please contact Andy Jarrett at andy.jarrett@ymail.com or 01452 883450 

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Hello again all you Quedgeley News readers. 

Well things are really picking up at the Q Club. More and more of you are utilisng the facilities that we are 

offering and becoming an integral part of the Q Club. February brought cold weather and a little snow 

however, not to be deterred, the Community of Quedgeley battled the cold and wet to experience the 

warmth and safety of the Q. 

We continue to offer a Level 1 Sports and Active Leisure course for 16 to 18 year olds who want to develop 

their skills and knowledge in order to pursue a career in the sports and leisure industry. This course 

includes units such as taking part in sport, how the body works and planning your own fitness programme. 

For more information on this course please contact Ryan or Claire on 01452 542590/541023 

The Tiger Cub Soccer Club has become so popular that we are now offering 3 sessions on a Saturday to 

accommodate all the little people who wish to take part in these interactive sessions improving ball skills, 

coordination and listening skills. Due to popularity these sessions now have to be pre booked to prevent 

disappointment. For more information please phone 01452 542590/541023. 

We have now integrated 8 and 9 year olds into Youth Club on a Thursday. This is called Q Mini Youth Club. 

Q Mini Youth Club runs on Thursdays only and the sessions are set as follows: 6.00pm to 7.00pm (8 to 

10 yr olds) 7.00pm to 9.00pm (11 upwards). On a Friday the Youth Club times/groups remain 6.00pm to 

7.00pm (10 & 11 yr olds) 7.00pm to 9.00pm (12 upwards). 

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s our coffee shop area is a hub of activity with many of you trying 

our lunch time snacks or just treating yourselves to a lovely cup of coffee and scrummy piece of cake. 

Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Minders are all taking advantage of the accessible play/soft play area 

utilising the time to catch up with friends, family or colleagues. 

If you are unsure of what to get your Mum for Mothers day give Sarah a call on 07845 536 001 and she will 

talk you through the amazing Mothers Day packages she is offering at the Q Club Butterflies beauty therapy 

facility. These packages range from £29 to £48 however if you prefer you can purchase a £10 gift voucher 

that offers an extra £5 free. 

Our February Soccer Academy was a great success inspiring children, through the medium of sport, to 

take part in SAQ training, futsal, improving techniques and skill development. Soccer Camp will be running 

again from April 2nd to 5th and April 10th to 13th inclusive. Please book early by phoning Sue on 

07872456054 or 01452 542590 to guarantee a place for your child. 

Start preparing yourself for your Summer holiday early this year by attending our fitness class (only £3.50 

per session) for 16 yr + where on a Monday and Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm you can work on toning 

up those less defined areas. For those of you younger customers we have 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) 

where you can learn new dance moves in a fun , friendly and supportive environment. 

I would like to take this chance to thank everyone for the important feedback that continues to inform us on 

how we can accommodate your group and individual needs and for up-to-date information regarding the Q 

Club and its facilities or to leave us your comments/feedback please visit us on facebook 

www.facebook.com/TheQClubQuedgeley 

Jenni Manners – Q Club Manager 

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List of Green Bank ‘bidders’ announced 

Gloucester is one of three Councils in the south west bidding to be chosen as the location for the first ‘green bank’ 

in the country. Bristol and Torbay make up the region’s challenge out of a total of 32 towns and cities across the 

UK which have submitted bids. The £3bn project is aimed at driving investment in new green technologies and 

business. The new bank will assist in unlocking significant new private investment into green infrastructure 

projects, supported by a team of professionals who understand the new technologies involved. The Gloucester 

bid – produced by the economic development team at the City Council – has received fantastic support. Local 

business, public sector partners and the Local Enterprise Agency have all pledged support. 

City Council Leader, Paul James, commented: “ The competition is very strong but Gloucester offers all of 

the right credentials to host this project. We are a vibrant, action-packed city with a track record of 

environmental innovation, an expanding financial sector and strong manufacturing credentials. At a time of 

economic recession we can demonstrate that we have managed to attract £500 million worth of inward 

investment. I believe we have made a very strong case.” 

And he added: “The opportunity for Gloucester to bid to 

be the base for the new Green Investment Bank was 

originally ‘flagged up’ by City MP, Richard Graham, who 

is supporting the council’s application.” 

Chair of Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership 

Diane Savory said: “The prospect of a Green Investment 

Bank is really exciting and we feel Gloucester brings the 

right mix of specialist expertise, location and value for 

money to host it. In our view it would be the best place 

for the bank to prosper and we are really pleased to be 

supporting the council’s proposal.” A decision from the 

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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 notable qualifications and successes in their careers thus far. 

It would be especially useful if we could have students’ e mail addresses so that we can keep in touch 

and build up a group email where we can exchange news. 

I would be very grateful, if you are aware of any of this information about our former students, if you 

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Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child 

Many, many thanks again this year to everyone who contributed to the 2011 Shoebox 

Appeal. The Evesham Warehouse was brimming with colourfully wrapped boxes 

destined to bring joy to children living in poverty and who, without the generosity of 

strangers, would not be receiving a Christmas gift at all. Almost 35,000 Shoeboxes 

were processed with lorry loads being sent to Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Bosnia, Serbia, 

Belarus and the Crimea, Ukraine. Please make 2012 the year that you add another 

child to your Christmas list and join the OCC Shoebox Appeal. A simple gift can really make a significant 

difference to a child living in very difficult situations and circumstances. 

I’m already collecting again so please contact me if you have suitable items that you are able to donate to 

this brilliant cause. Give me a ring and I’ll come and take your “stuff” away free of charge!! Toys, games, 

jigsaws, puzzles, dolls, doll’s clothes, colouring books (even part used), stationery, pens, pencils, cars, 

skipping ropes, jewellery, hair accessories, balls, bags, marbles, McDonald toys, etc, freebies from comics 

and cereal packets; as well as blankets - all these can be given a new home with children and families living 

in poverty. 

I also collect knitting wool that several local ladies turn into hats, scarves and gloves/mittens; towels that 

are transformed into wash mitts and curtains that are converted into drawstring bags. 

**If you would like to knit or sew these items please let me know.** I am also looking for sewing 

needles, pins, safety pins, buttons, thread, thimbles and tape measures to make into sewing kits; and 

empty plastic video cases to convert into pencil cases. Sorry I cannot take second hand clothes, 

fragile items, battery operated toys or electrical goods. 

If you have any of the above, whatever the quantity, require further information, or would like me to come 

and talk about my shoebox experiences, please give me a ring on 722939. Thanks Jenny Frost 

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The correct name for Mothers Day in the UK is Mothering Sunday. Mothering Sunday is always 

the fourth Sunday of Lent however as the dates vary as to when Easter and Lent fall the 

actual Sunday chosen to celebrate it may vary. This year it falls on Sunday 18th March 

It is more often referred to as “Mother’s Day” and it origin is distinctly different to Mothers Day 

in America although the sentiments are similar. In Victorian times, it was a day when 

children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day 

off to visit their mother and family. Today it is a day when children give presents, flowers, and cards to their mothers. 

History of Mothering Sunday Most Sundays in the year churchgoers would worship at their nearest 

parish or “daughter church”. In olden times it was considered important for people to return to their home or 

“mother” church at least once a year. So each year in the middle of Lent, everyone would visit their “mother” 

church. As the return to the “mother” church became an occasion for family reunions when children who 

were working away from home returned. (It was 

quite common in those days for children to leave home 

to work in service from ten years of age.) 

The majority of historians think that it was this return 

to the “Mother” church which led to the tradition of 

children, particularly those working as domestic 

servants, or as apprentices, being given the day off 

to visit their mother and family. 

This special day has now become a time when people 

give thanks to their mothers and offers an opportunity 

to express both love and thanks for the work that 

they do with traditional gifts of chocolates or flowers 

and more importantly a card to express your feelings. 

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Telling the Family Story by Christine Bentley 

Genealogy, better known as family history, is one of the fastest growing hobbies , it’s also very addictive! 

Some people haven’t got the slightest interest in anyone further back than their grandparents while others 

are keen to know who they are descended from, what they did and how they lived. Rather than finding 

that they are related to a Lord or a member of the Royal family, it seems people are pleased, (if that is the 

word), to find that they have ancestors who were thieves, murderers or were transported to Australia. 

How much more interesting to find that your four times great grandfather stole a sheep and was given two 

years in prison than to know you’re descended from a Lord! 

Years ago, the only sources for family historians were record offices, libraries or parish churches but now 

there is so much information that can be accessed on a computer. While there is nothing wrong with looking 

at the actual records it can be a long and arduous job and anything that makes searching easier has to be 

welcomed. Many websites have images of the records so you can see for yourself what was written 

perhaps two hundred or more years ago. Access to the census shows addresses and occupations and 

gives an idea of the area in which your relatives lived and worked. 

There are thousands of free to view websites that contain lots of information, meaning that family history 

research can be done at no cost and websites like FreeBMD or Familysearch can be the best places to start to 

find relatives. There is a huge wealth of information on websites like Ancestry or Find My Past but that is only 

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surprising to see that all the things we complain about today were being complained about 150 years ago, 

the Government, crime, litter and bad roads, to name just a few. 

The one part of family history research that can get expensive is the buying of certificates, whether birth, 

marriage or death. Civil registration began in 1837 and while a lot of information can be found on family 

history websites, a certificate can be useful as it gives information that otherwise wouldn’t be available. It 

is always best to apply to the General Register Office or the local Register Offices. The GRO certificates 

cost £9.25 each but, if you want them very quickly, the cost rises to an eye-watering £23.40. Some 

genealogy websites often encourage the ordering of certificates via their website but this can be far more 

expensive. One of the pitfalls of buying certificates is that you send away for one only to find that it’s for 

someone with the same name but you know it can’t possibly be your relative, meaning that you have spent 

£9.25 for nothing. It always pays to be as sure as you can before ordering a certificate. 

One of the things to be prepared for when researching beloved family members is that your research can 

throw up some facts that perhaps it was best not to know. Illegitimacy - when there is no father’s name on 

a birth certificate or the birth of a child two months after what was obviously a shotgun wedding can raise 

eyebrows if nothing else. Care has to be taken when passing on information to other family members 

because what could be looked on as “not that bad” in these modern times could be a cause of great 

embarrassment or distress to older people. 

With my family consisting of farmers, bankrupt grocers 

and with reports in the newspapers of failed court 

cases and contact with women of easy virtue, I have 

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Sshhhhh!!.....we’ve won an award 

Environmental health staff are celebrating ‘quietly’ after winning an award for helping to make Gloucester 

a more peaceful place in which to live. The environmental protection team came second in the country in the 

John Connell Awards organised by the Noise Abatement Society. The team had streamlined its method of 

working alongside Gloucestershire Constabulary for dealing with neighbourhood noise complaints. It 

means faster response times and less paperwork for residents and where appropriate prosecution and 

confiscation of equipment from the people causing the disturbance. 

Councillor Colin Organ, cabinet member for housing, health and leisure, commented: “This is a terrific result 

not just for the team but local people. Our staff have examined the way they work and devised changes that 

work to the benefit of local residents and the communities in which they live. When you have anti-social 

behaviour taking place the last thing you want is a long drawn out process to deal with it. We are 

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have proved that they are now amongst the best in the country.” 

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Hardwicke & District RBL (Royal British Legion) 

January was a very busy month; on the 14th our Branch Standard and two delegates 

attended the County Conference at Walls Social Club in Barnwood. Our 90th year was 

discussed and it has turn out to be the Royal British Legion’s best year ever. 

The schools in Gloucester played a vital part in raising £75,000 of the County’s £900,000 for 

the Poppy Appeal, and we still have 6 months to go!! Our Branch also won a trophy for the 

most efficient Branch with a Club; this is the second time we have won this Cup in 3 years. 

On Friday 27th January we held our third Burn’s 

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and son who stood in at very short notice so we 

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Email to the Editor - 2012 budget: Is EU spending out of control? In November the 

European Parliament voted for yet another increase in the EU budget. The British Conservatives voted for 

a zero increase across the board and asked for reductions in certain areas. However, many Member States 

seem to see the European budget as a substitute for where they have to make savings at home. The 

Commissioner’s spokesman has accepted that certain increases are an intentional move to compensate for 

national cuts. This is fantasy politics. There isn’t enough money, we need to save, and this should apply to 

the European budget as much as to our own. 

A question many in the South West are asking is, at a time when we are all having to tighten our belts, why 

should there be yet another increase in EU spending? The biggest increase comes in areas where the EU 

have bills to pay for projects that have already been agreed. It is true that there are some commitments that 

we cannot get out of, but there are also a lot of discretionary spends. The Court of auditors, for example, 

has said that 11% of all structural funds spending should never have been paid out in the first place. These 

are small percentages but represent huge amounts of money. 

In November, Conservative MEPs successfully campaigned to lower the proposed budget increase from 5.2% 

to 2.02%. Our consistent argument in favour of a freeze in the budget has succeeded in preventing a £5.7 

billion hike in spending that would have been unacceptable in such tough economic times. To trim spending is 

the only responsible way, and with our persistence, other groups and MEPs are beginning to realise this, too. 

Rest assured that the Conservatives in Europe will continue working to make sure that we do not have 

unrealistic budget increases in Europe that we cannot sustain in the UK. Regards, Julie Girling MEP 

Quedgeley Walks 

We have been asked to reprint some of the walks in Quedgeley but on trying out one or 

two of them we have found that this is impractical as many of the land marks are no longer 

there, so we will start again. 

Surprisingly few people make use of the tow path along the canal. We quite often use this 

to walk into Gloucester for shopping. This is about 3miles depending where you join the 

path and takes about 1 hour, a little longer if you stop at the supermarket for a toilet break 

and at Upstairs Downstairs behind the Arts and Craft Warehouse in Severn Road for 

refreshments, then on into Gloucester catching the bus back home. 

Information regarding walks to see the wild flowers in the area: It is too late now for the snowdrops as they 

have been earlier this year. Daffodils can be seen in the woods near Newent. (On the B4215 between the 

A40 and the M5) Kempley daffodil weekend is 19th and 20th March, Oxenhall on the 26tth and 27th March. 

Both of these are connected with the local Village Hall and have light lunches and refreshments’ on both 

days. There are marked and guided walks and from 

Kempley a mini bus does trips around the Daffodils’. 

Dymock is on the 2n and 3rd of April and the 

Gloucestershire Daffodils trail starts opposite the Pub. 

Bluebells can be seen in May, areas suggested are 

Standish Woods (next months walk in Quedgeley 

News), Soudley in the Forest of Dean and Chalford 

Woods near Stroud. What we would ask is that you 

clear up after if you take your dog and leave no litter 

The Wandering Freemantles. 

Finally we would like to thanks those that helped us 

raise £200 for the Willow Trust, this was mainly from 

the Short Mat Bowling Social, the Buffett before the 

Viennese Concert and many small change donations 

passed on to us. We are always willing to pass on 

any small change collections to the Willow Trust. Thank 

you again the Wandering Freemantles 

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Kingsway Primary School 

The foundation stage children have continued with their dinosaur theme. 

They have looked at ‘carnivores’ and ‘herbivores’ and have designed their 

very own plate of food for a dinosaur! The children are very excited about 

the construction of their new outdoor shelter; so that they can extend their 

learning outside in any weather! 

Is it a bird...is it a plane? No it’s the Year 1 children at Kingsway Primary school learning about superheroes! 

They have enjoyed a visit from the Explorer Dome to find out all about forces. The local Police Officers Sam 

and Emma came and talked about their jobs and showed them their gadgets. They think they are real life 

superheroes. Do you know a real life superhero, maybe a nurse, firefighter, paramedic, refuse collector 

or post-person who would like to come and talk to us about their job? If you do (or you are one) then please 

email Rebecca Curtis on rcurtis@kingsway.gloucs.sch.uk. Thank you. 

In Hobby class, one of the Year 3 classes, they have had some fun tennis coaching sessions from Jason as 

part of their ACES Tennis scheme with Oxstalls Tennis Centre. The children have all really enjoyed learning 

tennis with Jason and are looking forward to a Tennis Tournament later in the Spring term against other 

schools. Their theme, A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been extremely fun so far. They have received 

exciting messages and challenges from Puck, a fairy from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with their most recent 

challenge to design and build a house for Puck which needed to be strong and waterproof; the children have 

enjoyed combining their scienctific skills with their DT skills to construct these houses for Puck. 

Year 4 have enjoyed receiving tasks from the 

Professor’s workshop.They have explored what a 

robot is and found out where in the world they are 

used. They really enjoyed testing out materials to use 

in an electrical circuit. They have composed robot 

compositions ready to record and use as a backing 

track for their logo programs they have designed. 

Year 5 and 6 have continued their ‘I’m a Kingsway Pupil 

get me out of here!’ theme. Their learning has been 

focussed around survival skills, mountains and building 

suitable shelters. Peregrine class are studying Alaska, 

Eagle class will focus on learning about UK woodlands 

and Kestrel class will be studying mountain ranges. 

Emily Warren 

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Fitness Classes: We have a full range of classes to suit all levels of fitness. 

Sports: On weekends the large sports hall and the smaller, this has less height for 

badminton than the main hall, are available for hire 

Outside Clubs: We are also the venue for many other activities and clubs. 

Tennis Courts: There are several outdoors courts for hire. 

Either pay as YOU GO... £3.50 per visit, or become a club member 

Membership: From £22pm or £200pa (single) £34pm or £320pa (double) 

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The new Q youth centre is going well, a new dentist in Quedgeley has opened in the Space Centre and 

a new Asda in Kingsway is confirmed. All encouraging news and good notes to mark over ten years 

of Quedgeley News and the retirement of our Editor Sandra Hughes. 

Quedgeley News is at the heart of the community, spreading the word about local news, services and 

businesses and campaigning on issues that residents feel most strongly about. You couldn’t ask for 

more from your local magazine, but this editor has gone the extra mile many times over. Few people 

work for ten years without paying themselves - that is a real labour of love. But more than that too: 

because Sandra, with Trefor’s help, has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity through 

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Sandra a lot and this is my chance, in her last edition, to say so publicly. 

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Little Fishes our mother and toddler group which meets 

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consider volunteering to deliver in your road, it will take less than 30 minutes. We now believe we have coverage 

of 95%of the houses in Kingsway and this is continuing to improve. However we need volunteers to cover 

Aldergrove, Boddington Drive, Buchan Drive, Northolt Way and Waddington Way. These are currently 

having a delivery, but only on a temporary basis for three months. 

We also have a gap in “old” Quedgeley to cover part of Courtfield Road if anyone is able to help. This is a round 

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852044 (after 5.30 pm please) or email editor@quedgeleynews.com at any time. Thank you 

June Ryland Award 

Which young person or group stands out in your school, club or group? 

In memory of June Ryland, Quedgeley Community Trust has created four awards with £500 of gift 

vouchers available as prizes. 

Criteria and entry forms are available from our website : www.quedgeleynews.com the Health & 

Fitness Studio at Severn Vale School and The Q Club in School Lane. 

Nominations close on Wednesday 30th May with presentations at Quedgeley Show on Saturday 

30th June 2012. 

Cadets in Quedgeley recognised for their hard work in 2011. 

The TS Bulldog Navy Training Corps, named after HMS Bulldog, held its annual presentation night recently at 

Kingsway Community Centre. The Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Dame Janet Trotter, who presented 

the awards made the following main awards in addition to promotions and good conduct awards. Cadet of 

the year - Acting Able Cadet Lottie Davies, age 13, Junior Cadet of the Year - Dolphin Cadet Tashi Davies, age 

11, Barbara Perkins Memorial Award for Endeavour - Dolphin Cadet Rhys Lewis, age 11, The Glevum Target 

and Sports Club Shield was presented to Cadet Luke Stone, age 12. All the cadets are pupils at Severnvale 

School.Afterwards she said: “I enjoyed the presentation ceremonies and meeting parents and cadets. The 

latter are a credit to everyone.” The unit is appealing for more members. If you are aged eight to 18, call 07988 

287 951 or email co.bulldog@ navytrainingcorps.org for more information 

Picture L/R: Officer in Charge, Sub. Lt Bev Chaston, 

The Lord Lieutenant of Gloucester Dame Janet Trotter, 

Cadet of the Year 13 year old Lottie Davies, 

First Lieutenant, Sub. Lt Tony Chaston, 

Bob Perkins County Standard Bearer Gloucestershire and West 

Midlands Area’s Royal British Legion

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Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service is supporting the Office 

of Fair Trading Know Your Rights Campaign. Figures released by the Office of Fair 

Trading (OFT) reveals that used cars continue to top the number of complaints to them. 

Nationally, over 56,000 people have complained to the OFT last year. The campaign, 

including a short online film, warns people about problems they may encounter when 

buying a used car. You can find the film online at http://www.oft.gov.uk/OFTwork/ 

consumer-protection/campaign11-12/kycr/buying-a-used-car/ It informs people 

about their basic rights when buying a used car, and what to do if they encounter problems after purchase. 

Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service are supporting this campaign locally by visiting 

used car traders in the county to ensure that they understand and are complying with consumer law 

requirements. Eddie Coventry, Head of Trading Standards, said: “Trading Standards are pleased to support 

the OFT’s campaign to highlight the rights of the consumer, particularly when buying used cars. We would 

urge local consumers to carry out their research before buying a used car and take the time to have a look 

at the online film the OFT have produced. Simple checks people can do themselves include checking 

ownership documents, MOT records and service records carefully to satisfy themselves of the history, 

mileage and ownership of the car before they agree to buy. As many mechanical defects are impossible to 

see Trading Standards advises that people consider arranging for an independent inspection before 

purchasing a used car. If the seller is offering a warranty check what it covers - many exclude wear and 

tear and most problems with used cars are due to wear and tear. 

Councillor Will Windsor-Clive, cabinet member for communities, said: “With over 800 complaints in the past 

year from consumers about used cars, this is an area of concern for the public and Trading Standards. I am 

pleased that our Trading Standards team is supporting this campaign run by the OFT. It is important that local 

people know their rights when buying a used car and know what checks they can do themselves.” 

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Kingsway Neighbourhood Co-ordination group have recently just closed their current priority 

on Anti Social Behaviour within the park area of Lyneham Drive. This was as a result of a 

dramatic decline in the reported incidents of ASB in the park and the opinion of local residents 

in the area was, that there had been a huge improvement in the behaviour of young people 

occupying the park in the hours of darkness and no alcohol had been seen to be consumed in the park area. 

An increase in patrols has allowed Police to establish the names and addresses of the young people using anti 

social behaviour in the park, the parents of those responsible have been informed and this has had a dramatic 

effect on their behaviour and consequently their behaviour has improved and reported incidents have reduced. 

Community Beat Officers Sam Jones and Emma MacDonald have launched a joint project with Kingsway 

Primary School called Police Pumas. Police Pumas is an initiative that has been supported by the local housing 

providers, the Army and Safer Gloucester Partnership. Police Pumas is for 9 to 11 year olds and is held on a 

weekly basis at Kingsway Primary School, the idea is to promote responsibility, good values and a sense of 

pride in their local community amongst the members. Pumas is very well attended and they have already taken 

part in a litter pick on the estate as well as operating speed cameras in a road safety workshop. 

We will be looking to carry out more community consultation and Police have recently set up a new PIP at 

Coco Coffee Lounge every Thursday from 10-12 and we would welcome anyone who has any concerns 

about the local community to come and see us. 

There has recently been a “Have Your Say Day” in the Kingsway area where a random number of streets 

were visited by Police to discuss any concerns of local residents. The results have been discussed with the 

Kingsway Neighbourhood Co-ordination Group and the new priorities for the area will be decided shortly. 

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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 

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Travel agent with a twist moves to the area 

A new kind of travel agent is open for business in Kingsway, one where the emphasis is on personal 

service and that is open seven days a week - including evenings and weekends. Claire Hudson, who runs 

her own business from home as part of award winning travel company Travel Counsellors, has recently 

moved to the area from Preston following her partner’s job relocation. With many years experience in the 

travel industry, she already has a thriving business which she claims is down to the unique personal 

service she provides to her customers. 

Claire says “I am proud that I can offer my customers a different way to book their holidays, taking the time to 

get to know them so I can tailor-make trips to suit their needs. Plus because I run my business from home this 

means I can continue carrying on working wherever I happen to be and am always available to my customers.” 

Claire uses Travel Counsellors award winning technology to provide expert advice and great savings; from 

specialist areas such as tailor-made holidays, cruises and business travel to a simple flight or hotel booking. 

Plus unlike many retail agencies which are owned by a big name tour operator, Travel Counsellors is completely 

independent, meaning that Claire is free to recommend the holiday that exactly suits her clients’ needs. 

For more information or to discuss your future travel plans please contact Claire Hudson on 

0845 058 7724 email Claire.hudson@travelcounsellors.com. 

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New procedures to help people with dementia 

How do you plan for the future if you are no longer able to make a decision? Gloucestershire County 

Council is promoting ways people can make plans for the future if they lose the ability to make decisions 

around their finances, health and social needs (known as mental capacity). Gloucestershire has recently 

developed a multi-agency Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Policy & Procedure, so that everyone working in 

health and social care can work on the same forms and processes. 

Many people, particularly those with conditions such as dementia, people with learning disabilities and 

people with brain injuries will at times be unable to make certain decisions. The MCA provides a simple way 

of assessing a person’s capacity. 

f a person is unable to make a decision for themselves, others will need to act in their ‘best interests’. The 

MCA provides a list of points to consider when making best interest decisions, including a new requirement 

for health professionals and others to consult family and close friends of a person who lacks capacity 

before making any decisions. 

While a person can still make decisions, they can plan ahead to write an advance decision where they can 

specify what sort of treatment they would not want to receive. Some people may also want to make clear 

their wishes for the sort of treatment they would like to receive. Or they can make a Lasting Power of 

Attorney (LPA) where their attorney can make welfare and/ or financial decisions on their behalf should 

they ever lose capacity to make certain decisions. 

Cllr Andrew Gravells, Cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “This isn’t something we really want 

to think about when we’re younger, but as we get older, some people will lose the capacity to make some 

important decisions that they’ll need to make about their lives. Planning ahead, and working with family and 

close friends, can be a really useful thing to do when thinking about the future.” 

David Pugh, MCA implementation manager for Gloucestershire, said: “I would encourage all adults in 

Gloucestershire to consider making an LPA.” 

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Dates to Remember this month......... 

1 st St David’s Day – Patron Saint of Wales 

8 th Commonwealth Day 

17 th St Patrick’s Day – Patron Saint of Ireland 

18 th Mothering Sunday - 

remember to treat your Mum! 

20 th 1 st Day of Spring 

25 th British Summer Time Begins – 

Clocks go forward 1 hour 

30 th School Term 4 ends 

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Kingsway School - We are looking for people who enjoy working with children, have a calm yet 

dynamic nature and have good communication skills. In return, you will get hours that fit with school times, 

is term-time only, get to work with a great team of people and is very rewarding. If you fit the bill, please 

contact us for an application form or obtain a downloadable/printable copy from the Gloucestershire County 

Council website. Kingsway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 

children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Contact 

details: Miss Stephanie Lang, 01452 881800, sbm@kingsway.gloucs.sch.uk 

Meadowside is ‘Out of this World’ 

Meadowsides Creative Curriculum allows our children to explore many different topics in lots of exciting ways. 

Themes this term have included Wombling Around, Terrific Tudors, Traditional Tales and Fly Me to the Moon. 

As many of you might have seen the BBC had a series called Stargazing which explored our solar system. 

This programme caused great interest in Years Five and Six who have been learning about this very 

subject. So our pupils came up with questions to ask Professor Brian Cox for his live webcast. They voted 

for which question to send in. The most popular question from Year 5 was ‘If the sun is a star, why do we 

see it in the daytime?’ The professor answered this during his webcast and the answer can be seen on the 

BBC website. These sorts of opportunities bring our childrens learning to life! 

We have recently launched a brand new website, check it out on www.meadowsideschool.co.uk 

Meadowside quiz night is on Friday 23rd March in the school hall starting at 7.30pm. Come as a team 

(6 people) or come along and join another team. Only £1 per person and we also have a raffle. Come along 

and support our fundraising. 

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Economic stimulus worth over £100 million 

Gloucestershire County Council recently announced an investment package to bring better infrastructure, 

skills and jobs to the county. Worth more than an estimated £100 million, the package includes investments 

in high speed broadband, better road links, skills for young people and deposits for first time buyers. 

At a meeting of budget Cabinet (1 Feb), councillors agreed a proposal to pump millions of pounds worth of 

investment over the next two years, into kick-starting Gloucestershire’s economy. The young, the unemployed, 

low skilled and rurally isolated were at the heart of the proposals. The proposal was due to be put to a 

meeting of Full Council on 22 February 2012 for approval. 

Gloucestershire County Council Leader, Mark Hawthorne said: “I am delighted to announce this economic 

stimulus package, which shows that this council is committed to helping grow Gloucestershire in a time of 

austerity. Whilst we are working hard to reduce costs, we also have to invest in Gloucestershire’s future. Our 

priority is to invest in schemes that will keep young people – and talent – in Gloucestershire. As the county’s 

biggest employer, the onus is on us to help deliver growth, create jobs and get the housing market moving.” 

Both the Local Enterprise Partnership (G1st) and District Councils are supporting business and homeowners 

with their own stimulus packages. However, Gloucestershire County Council has identified further areas 

in which investment is needed. 

The proposal contains priority commitments in three main areas: 

· Connecting the county through improved infrastructure, from roads to broadband 

· Giving young people the right skills to get jobs 

· Helping first time buyers get on the housing ladder so keeping talent in Gloucestershire. 

Highlights include: £7.5million to bring superfast broadband to rural areas; delivering the £10 million Cinderford 

Spine Road; £1million for deposits for first time buyers; Skills Summit event to bring business and education 

leaders together: £1million GCC resources into an opportunities fund; around 25 GCC apprenticeships. 

This investment contributes to an overall package of projects worth £100 million. 

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The Jewish nation, at the time of Jesus, knew God would send them his ‘only chosen King’! The prophet 

Isaiah had written about it 700 years before (Mark 1: 2-3)! All Israel, suppressed by the might of Rome, was 

looking for the promised Saviour-King. You would have thought that would help them recognise Jesus. But, 

in the main, they failed to recognise their Saviour-King because he didn’t conform to what they thought he 

would look like! How often have we heard about someone – developed an idea of what that person is like 

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we have a misleading image in our own mind. 

So Mark wants us see the real Jesus. He starts by pointing us to Jesus’s teaching. In Mark 1:21-22 Jesus 

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Fee waived for Jubilee party road closures 

Gloucestershire County Council will once again waive the cost of applying for a road closure for people 

who want to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Across the UK, people will be holding street parties between 

2nd and 5th June to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne. This means that roads may need 

to be closed to traffic for safety reasons. 

In Gloucestershire, it normally costs £75 to apply to the county council for a road closure so an event can 

take place on the public highway. But to ensure that people are not put off from hosting their own 

celebrations within their communities, the council has decided to waive this fee once again this year. The 

council originally took this stance in April 2011 when Prince William married Kate Middleton. It resulted in 

around 90 road closures being granted for parties to take place all across the county. Along with the Jubilee 

celebrations, the council is also going to waive the fee for Olympic celebrations if people decide to hold 

street parties to mark the games. 

Cllr Will Windsor Clive, cabinet member with responsibility for highways, said: “We were overwhelmed and 

delighted by the reaction from Gloucestershire’s residents to the Royal Wedding celebrations and we were 

keen to play our part in helping people celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in style too. Occasions like this and the 

Olympics are great for building community spirit so we’ve made this gesture to ensure everyone in 

Gloucestershire can get out and celebrate with their friends and neighbours if they want to.” 

Gloucestershire County Council still needs the normal 12 weeks notice if a road closure is requested in 

order to sort out diversions for traffic. Applications need to be in by 30th April at latest for both Jubilee and 

Olympic celebrations. Event organisers will be responsible for safe signing as usual and they also need to 

consider if their event will require public liability insurance. 

While the council will endeavour to approve all applications, if a request comes in for a main road such as 

the A38 or A46, this may not be possible. Lawrence Elcocks, the council’s Network and Traffic Manager, 

said: “We understand that people may want to hold street parties, and on the whole any applications we 

receive will be approved. But it is important that people are sensible about the locations they choose. In 

areas where the only road is a busy road, then to avoid disappointment if we cannot allow the closure to 

go ahead I’d ask people to look at whether they can hold a party in a community hall or nearby community 

area instead. 

To apply for a road closure, email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk or write to 

Streetworks Team, Gloucestershire County Council, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TH. 

Never seen the Severn Bore? 

Why not do so then on Sunday 11 th March to witness one of the biggest tides 

of the year? Family Breakfast being organised by Rotary Club of Severn Vale 

to raise funds for local youth charities. 

Free off-road parking, bacon rolls and coffee available from 8am with Bore 

expected at 9.50am (+ / - 20 mins) Severn Bank Farm, Elmore Back, Near 

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Cabinet gave green light for library consultation 

Gloucestershire residents are able to have their say on the draft library proposals. Gloucestershire County 

Council’s Cabinet agreed to start a fresh consultation into the draft library strategy on 30th January. 

The six-week consultation will last until 11 th March and Cabinet will then look at the feedback before making 

a decision at the end of March. 

The new draft library strategy was published in January and details a library service that includes a virtual 

library and an outreach programme for specific groups. 

It also involves a network of libraries including: 

1.Main libraries – nine libraries open six days a week 

2. Local libraries – 12 libraries open five days a week – with options for flexibility to suit local needs of which 

Quedgeley is one and where the opening hours have reverted to the original ones with no loss of service. 

3. Partnership Libraries – 10 libraries run by the county in partnership with communities. Offer between12 

and 21 hours of county library service. Building on the principle of sharing buildings with other groups to 

create a one stop shop for public services with the library remaining in county control. 

4. Community Offer Libraries – seven libraries available to the community under an enhanced Big Community 

Offer 

As part of the consultation, the council will be asking people what they think we should do with mobile 

libraries and what level of support is needed through a new enhanced Big Community Offer scheme. 

People will also be asked for their feedback on mobile libraries, which are currently underused and 

expensive to run - the average cost per borrower is £76.70 per year. 

However, they provide a service in areas where the council doesn’t have existing library cover so it is 

exploring options and demand for joint public sector mobile services as part of the consultation. 

For more information and for details on how to have your say once the consultation, visit 

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries2012. 

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No mobile when driving 

The Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership started the New Year with a reminder about the 

dangers of using a mobile phone when driving. The campaign, called ‘Death Calling’ emphasises the 

effects of driving when on your mobile. In 2011, Gloucestershire Police issued 1,196 tickets for 

using a mobile phone whilst driving. 

The advice from Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) is: 

• Switch off your phone before you start your engine – no phone call can ever be worth 

putting your life or someone else at risk. 

• Using a mobile phone when driving means you are four times more likely to crash.Your 

reaction times are affected, and even if you are hands-free, you are still distracted by the 

conversation. 

• Never make or answer a phone call when driving, or attempt to send a text message. 

• Callers have a role to play too, if you know someone is driving, do not attempt to 

call and distract them. 

• However tempting, wait until you are parked safely before you read text messages or make calls 

on mobile phones 

• The advice is simple – if you have a mobile phone, switch off before you drive off. 

Garry Handley, Driver Training Manager for the GRSP, said: “When you are focusing on several tasks at once, 

such as answering your mobile phone and driving, you can miss the most obvious things in front of you. This is 

why you are four times more likely to crash when talking on your mobile phone. Using hands-free equipment is 

also likely to distract your attention from driving, so the best advice from the Road Safety Partnership is not to use 

any telephone while you are driving or riding – turn it off before you turn the engine on.” 

Councillor Will Windsor-Clive, cabinet member for communities, said: “If you have your mobile phone 

switched on whilst driving, even if you are a careful driver, you will still be distracted by a call or text 

message.The best advice is to switch your mobile phone off before you drive somewhere.” 

Inspector Jason Keates, Road Policing and Traffic Management, said: “For almost ten years it has been 

illegal to use a hand held phone while driving, and breaking this law can lead to a £60 fine and three penalty 

points. Drivers can even be taken to court if we feel it is necessary, and if this happens fines will almost 

certainly be higher and disqualification is possible. The maximum fine in a court is £1,000 or £2,500 if the 

driver is driving a bus or a goods vehicle. Please remember that the fine for using a mobile phone when 

driving can be much higher that you think and prison becomes almost certain if a death is caused, so you 

tell me what call could possibly be worth the risk?” 

Along with inappropriate speed, not wearing a seatbelt and drink driving, using your mobile phone whilst 

driving makes up the ‘fatal four’ reasons why people die on British roads. 

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County Council Jottings 

Gloucestershire County Council announced an investment package worth over £100m, designed to help 

get Gloucestershire’s economy moving. The package includes both Government and County Council 

funding, and will see major boosts to the County’s infrastructure, measures to help young people get jobs 

and help for first time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder. It also includes £7.5m plans to roll out 

superfast broadband across Gloucestershire – helping to attract and maintain businesses in the county. 

If all goes according to plan, the County Council’s share of council tax bills could be frozen for the second 

year in a row. The County Council’s Cabinet approved plans that will freeze council tax. Hopefully, it will 

gain the seal of approval from the full council. 

The County Council will once again waive the cost of applying for a road closure for people who want to 

celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Across the UK, people will be holding street parties between 2 nd and 5 th June 

to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne. This means that roads may need to be closed to 

traffic for safety reasons. In Gloucestershire, it normally costs £75 to apply to the county council for a road 

closure so an event can take place on the public highway. But to ensure that people are not put off from 

hosting their own celebrations within their communities, the council has decided to waive this fee once 

again this year. To apply for a road closure, email streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk or write to 

Streetworks Team, Gloucestershire County Council, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TH. 

Finally, I thank Sandra & Trefor Hughes for providing 

Quedgeley with an excellent monthly magazine. As one 

of those who delivers it each month, I know how much it 

is valued by the residents of the area. Thank you Sandra 

and Trefor have a long and happy retirement! 

If you wish to raise a council issue please 

contact me: Jackie Hall 

Jackie.hall@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

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Gloucestershire County 

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Quedgeley Parish Council 9c School Lane, Quedgeley 

Anna Mozol, Chair, Quedgeley Parish Council, 9c School Lane, Quedgeley, tel 721552, 

e-mail: quedgeleypc@btconnect.com website: www.quedgeley-pc.gov.uk 

Quedgeley Library: The County Council is developing new proposals for its library service and talking 

to the public is a key part of that. As part of this there will be consultation with parish councils and residents 

to get their feedback on draft plans. At the moment it is suggested that your local library is open for five days 

a week to include Saturdays It is important that you make your views known and you can do this by emailing 

them to libraries2012@gloucestershire.gov.uk or go to www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ 

libraries and click on the link to take part in the survey. 

Major Emergency Volunteers: Your parish council is looking at ways in which it can help the local 

community in the event of a major emergency in the area, however to do so it is essential that we have 

sufficient volunteers who are able to assist. Are you able to play a part in supporting Quedgeley? If so, then 

please let us know by contacting us at the Parish Office , by e-mailing or through our website. Any offers 

of help will be greatly appreciated. 

Easter Egg Hunt: This very popular annual event is being held on Easter Monday 9th April between 11am 

– 2pm at the Nature Reserve off Curtis Hayward Drive. Watch out for the posters on our notice boards and 

encourage your children to come along. If you belong to a local organisation and would like to have a stall, 

then please contact the Parish Office. 

Fun Day: Just an early notice letting you know that this will take place on Saturday 16th June so please 

make a note in your diary and come along and support us. If there are any events you would like to see on 

the day or you want to have a stall please contact the parish office. 

“Make a Card, Make a Difference!” 

*NEW VENUE* - The Courtyard, Wednesday 21 st March, 10am- 12 noon 

Thanks to its ever increasing popularity “Make a Card, Make a Difference!” 

has moved to a new venue. We now invite you to join us in creating a unique greeting card and 3D project 

at ‘The Courtyard’ (behind Quedgeley Fish and Chip Shop). Each guest receives a delightful handmade 

table gift and the chance to win some fantastic ‘Stampin! Up’ raffle prizes. Classes cost £8 per person and 

include light refreshments and all the pre-cut kits needed to make your beautiful creations. 

“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. Book your place today 

and join us in the relaxation and wonder of card making! Classes are extremely popular and places are 

limited - contact Kerry on 07717 068909. We hope to see you there! 


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Drivers already struggling with soaring fuel and insurance prices could face the added sting of unexpected 

repair bills because of new MOT rules which came into force in January this year. As of January 1, 2012, 

the Department of Transport has added a series of changes to the MOT criteria to reflect the complexity of 

modern cars’ electronics. From faulty tyre pressure monitoring systems to steering lock checks, the MOT 

‘pass’ criteria is now stricter than it was. 

The main changes to the MOT include: Dashboard: The new MOT test will check the warning lights are 

working properly for the main beam headlights, power steering, brake fluid, tyre-pressure monitor, air bag, 

seat belt pre-tensioner, electronic parking brake and electronic stability control, where present. The 

speedometer must be complete and fully operational. If the dial glass is broken or the speedometer cannot 

be illuminated, the car will fail the test. Lighting: If any of the lights have been modified - with coloured 

lenses for example - to result in their colour or intensity being altered, your vehicle will also fail. For vehicles 

with High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, a failure will be issued if the HID system doesn’t include headlamp 

cleaning and levelling systems, or if they don’t work properly. Power: A battery which is insecure or 

leaking electrolyte will result in failure. Also, any visible wiring which is insecure, bared by worn insulation, 

not properly supported or capable of causing a short will trigger a failure. A vehicle will fail if it had a catalytic 

converter which has since been removed, or if it has damaged or chafed fuel pipes. Steering: Dysfunctional 

or absent steering locks, where fitted as standard, will now cause the vehicle to fail - as will missing or 

damaged dust covers and suspension ball joints. Other extras: The driver’s seat fore and aft adjustments, 

which move the seat forwards and backwards, must be able to be secured in two or three different 

positions. If the vehicle has electric seats, the motors must be able to move the seat fore and aft. Doors must 

be easily opened and closed from the inside and outside. Tow bars must be free from inappropriate repairs 

or modifications and the airbag must be present and working if it was fitted as standard. 

When do I need to make the changes?: The new rules came into play from January 1 but there is an 

initial grace period of three months. During this time the rules will be treated only as ‘advisories’, meaning 

motorists will have until their first MOT after April 1, 2012 to have any of the new listed problems addressed. 

From that date onward however, breaking one of the rules will result in an immediate MOT fail. 

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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 7 pm. 

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 Chamberlains 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 755329. Tickets £8 concessions £6, all for “Help for Heroes” charity. 

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Quedgeley Social Club, 

School Lane in the Community Centre Tel: 541163 

It’s YOUR club, sitated in the heart of YOUR community, in the heart of Quedgeley 

with friendly staff, a large selection of beers and wines, all at very reasonable prices. 

All this for as little as £6 per year membership. So come along and be surprised!!!! 

Praise for professional council staff 

A string of people faced with the most traumatic period of their lives have still taken the trouble to praise city 

council staff. Having a death in the family is commonly acknowledged as being amongst the most stressful 

events to have to face. Despite this relatives who have used the Coney Hill Cemetery and Crematorium have 

written glowing tributes to the staff for their professionalism, sensitivity and caring. 

The City Council run cemetery and crematorium features a new tea and wake room and is fast developing 

a reputation for having some of the best facilities in the country. 

Testimonials have praised 

• The ‘wonderful memorial gardens and beautiful grounds’ 

• The staff who ‘took all of the organisation and hassle out of our hands.’ 

• A Funeral Director who said ‘ I just wanted to let you know how pleased the family and ourselves were.’ 

• A resident from London who commented ‘ we were truly delighted with the whole set up.’ 

• A husband who commented: ‘ I have gained great comfort and consolation from knowing my wife 

is resting in peace in such a pleasant, smart and well maintained place.’ 

Councillor Steve Morgan, cabinet member for the environment, said: “These tributes are very, very touching 

– coming as they do from people who going through such a difficult period in their lives. Our staff are 

extremely dedicated and well trained and I know how much these comments mean to them. The fact that 

they come at a time when people have other emotions to deal with makes it particularly poignant.” 

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Devotion Africa – Table Top Sale Saturday 31st March, 2 – 4pm at Quedgeley Village Hall 

DEVOTION is pleased to announce its first Table Top of the year - with an Easter themed tombola and 

afternoon tea with home-made cakes we invite you to join us for everything from books, clothes and DVDs 

to toys, household accessories and more. Admission is free and refreshments available. 

Devotion Africa is a Quedgeley based Charity which transforms young and vulnerable lives through the gift 

of education. Bookings in advance only, £6 per table, please contact Alma on 01452 883134 

Quedgeley W.I. Our February meeting was our Birthday supper where we enjoyed a delicious meal of 

lasagne, salad and crusty bread cooked and served by members of the committee, followed by a selection of 

delicious puddings prepared by some of our members, a lovely social evening. The competition was a Valentine 

Token and the results and winners of the 2011 competition were announced. 

Our March meeting will be a talk by Fiona Warin entitled “Life on the Plot”. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the 

month in Quedgeley Village Hall at 7.30pm. For more information please ring our President, Pat Watts on 502252 

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 Community Centre and next month it will be the ones at the 

Village Hall, Kingsway Community Centre and other venues. 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. 

Community Centre School Lane................ Booking call 721552 

Zumba with Mandy Sunday 5.45pm to 6.45pm Contact Mandy 07790545570 

Flutterbugs Playgroup Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri Contact Lucy 07935954049 

Jo Jingles Mondays 9.30 am -12.15pm Contact 01453 839464 

Friends Forever Monday 3.15 pm to 5.30 pm Contact Judith 01452 814311 

TJK Gloucester Monday 4.00pm - 6.00pm Contact Amanda on 07930696260 

Whitminster Ring Class (dog training) Monday 7.15 - 9.15 pm Contact Mary Evans 501897 

Ducklings Toddler Group. Mondays 9.30am-11.30am. Contact Mickey on 553535 

The Parish Council Meet THIRD Monday of each Month Contact Parish Office on 721552 

Quedgeley Karate Academy Monday. 6.30-7.30pm. Contact Chris 07510554928 

Just “B” Fun & Fitness Mon 6pm to 7 pm & Wed 5.45 to 6.45pm Contact Bryony 07906581450 

Art Classes Monday 9.30 - 12noon - Contact Mrs. Jenkins 538163 

Severn Vale W.I. 1st Tuesday in month 10am to 12noon Contact June Walters 724137 

GKR Karate Tues. 5.30 - 7 pm, Sat 10.30-12.00am Contact Dean 07659106376 

Slimming World Tues. 6.30pm - 8pm Contact Nicki Lee 528834 

Bushido Tuesday 7pm to 8pm Contact Lee 07808304731 

Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesday 7.30-10.15pm Contact Ron Thomas 527633 

Zumba Dance Tues 8.30pm-9.30pm & Friday 6.30pm-7.30pm www.zumbawithseren.co.uk 

Gastric Band Support Group Wednesday 7.30 pm to 9.15 pm Contact Janet 07778 560848 

Yoga Wednesday 7.00 - 8.30pm Contact Mrs. Remblance 864820 

Short Mat Bowls Wed 2.00-4.00pm Contact Alex on 723409 

Kumon Maths. Tuesdays & Thursdays 3.30pm-5.30pm. Contact Iain on 01242 527526 

Weight Watchers. Wednesdays. Classes at 6.00 & 7.00pm Contact Paula on 07768891986 

Sprats Wednesday 12.15 - 1.45pm Contact Judith on 814311 

Mature Movers Wednesdays 10.00-11.15am. Contact Helen on 07850321906 

Zumba Dance Classes Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm Contact Sarah on 07960011313 

Jive n’ Swing Dance Thursday 6.45-11pm Contact Sarah or Gary on 311136 

Good Friends. Thursdays 1pm- 3pm. Contact Beryl on 720454 

Bumpz 2 Tots Thurs. Toddlers 9.15-10.30, Babies 10.45-12 Contact Judith on 814311 

Tumble Tots Thursdays 9 am to 2.30 pm Contact Caroline on 0844 984338 

Supa Strikers Friday 12.45pm - 3 pm Contact Bryan on 555202 

Samurai Martial Arts Friday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Contact Brian on 07971584901 

St. John Badgers Friday 5.15-6.15pm Contact Nita on 380355 

Quedgeley Active Pensioners Friday 1.30 - 2:30 p.m. Contact Rex on 690175 

Quedgeley & District Lunch Friday 12.00 - 2.00pm Contact Beryl on 725116 

Modern Sequence Dancing Saturday (3rd) Monthly 7 -11 pm Contact Ron Thomas 527633 

Karate Kids Saturday 10.30-11.30am. Contact Rachel 07510554928 

Woodlawns Modern Dance Sunday 7.00 - 10.30pm Contact Bryan Jackman 300414 

Quedgeley Social Club .on.-Thurs-12- 2-3pm- 7-11pm Fri. & Sat 12-11pm Sun 12-10.30pm Contact 541163 

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