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May 2016 www.fivevalleysdirectory.co.uk
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The Five Valleys Directoryincorporating Stroud community
10 YEARS OF PROMOTING LOCAL BUSINESS!
The power of happinessby Vanilla Moon
The power of happinessby Vanilla Moon
Managing chronic painHelp and advice from Changes Welcome
Managing chronic painHelp and advice from Changes Welcome
Email: [email protected]
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EVERYBODY’S GOT A BOOK IN THEM
We’ve printed books on local history, novels, illustrated children’s books, guides, and even personal books perfect for recording family stories for future generations.
With modern printing methods we can print and produce as few or as many as you would like. We offer advice on how to prepare your book for print or we can design your book for you. We also offer advice on paper, the best binding technique and even marketing your book.
But before we print anything we talk, so if you have a story to tell call David Pealing on 01452 416391 or email [email protected] and let’s make your book a reality.
@severnprintwww.severnprint.co.uk 01452 416391
We all have stories to tell, the pity is that so many go unheard.
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EVERYBODY’S GOT A BOOK IN THEM
We’ve printed books on local history, novels, illustrated children’s books, guides, and even personal books perfect for recording family stories for future generations.
With modern printing methods we can print and produce as few or as many as you would like. We offer advice on how to prepare your book for print or we can design your book for you. We also offer advice on paper, the best binding technique and even marketing your book.
But before we print anything we talk, so if you have a story to tell call David Pealing on 01452 416391 or email [email protected] and let’s make your book a reality.
@severnprintwww.severnprint.co.uk 01452 416391
We all have stories to tell, the pity is that so many go unheard.
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Match Box, Sporting items, Copper,Brass, China, Silver, Clocks, Watches,
Boxes, Treen, Cutlery, Tapestries,Ephemera, Fountain Pens,
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- Eastcombe School Association -
Eastcombe Primary School, Dr Crouchs Road, Eastcombe, Gloucestershire GL6 7EA
Eastcombe Gnome Hunt Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July 2016 2.00pm – 5.00pm
We are once again dusting and polishing our gnomes ready to invade the picturesque village of Eastcombe for the 7th annual Gnome Hunt.
The Gnome Hunt is a family event, following a trail around the beautiful village and gardens of Eastcombe to track down hidden gnomes. As well as enjoying the merry art of Gnome spotting, we are very pleased to be able to showcase the delightful houses, gardens and surrounding countryside in Eastcombe.
The event starts at Eastcombe Primary School where there will be stalls and games in the playground and finish at the Village Hall for cream teas - worth a visit even if you don’t plan on hunting down any gnomes!
The trail is very pushchair friendly with ice creams available en-route. Participants are invited to find the gnomes, collect the clues and solve the puzzle to win a gnome to take home and keep!
The Gnome Hunt is organised by Eastcombe School Association to raise funds for the small village primary school. Last year the hunt raised over £3200 which was spent on educational outdoor equipment to enhance outside learning. We welcomed over 1000 Gnome hunters last year to our lovely village and we hope to exceed that this year!
Eastcombe School Association
ESA is a registered charity number: 1107187
- Eastcombe School Association -
Eastcombe Primary School, Dr Crouchs Road, Eastcombe, Gloucestershire GL6 7EA
Eastcombe Gnome Hunt Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July 2016 2.00pm – 5.00pm
We are once again dusting and polishing our gnomes ready to invade the picturesque village of Eastcombe for the 7th annual Gnome Hunt.
The Gnome Hunt is a family event, following a trail around the beautiful village and gardens of Eastcombe to track down hidden gnomes. As well as enjoying the merry art of Gnome spotting, we are very pleased to be able to showcase the delightful houses, gardens and surrounding countryside in Eastcombe.
The event starts at Eastcombe Primary School where there will be stalls and games in the playground and finish at the Village Hall for cream teas - worth a visit even if you don’t plan on hunting down any gnomes!
The trail is very pushchair friendly with ice creams available en-route. Participants are invited to find the gnomes, collect the clues and solve the puzzle to win a gnome to take home and keep!
The Gnome Hunt is organised by Eastcombe School Association to raise funds for the small village primary school. Last year the hunt raised over £3200 which was spent on educational outdoor equipment to enhance outside learning. We welcomed over 1000 Gnome hunters last year to our lovely village and we hope to exceed that this year!
Eastcombe School Association
ESA is a registered charity number: 1107187
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Eastcombe Primary School, Dr Crouchs Road, Eastcombe, Gloucestershire GL6 7EA
Eastcombe Gnome Hunt Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July 2016 2.00pm – 5.00pm
We are once again dusting and polishing our gnomes ready to invade the picturesque village of Eastcombe for the 7th annual Gnome Hunt.
The Gnome Hunt is a family event, following a trail around the beautiful village and gardens of Eastcombe to track down hidden gnomes. As well as enjoying the merry art of Gnome spotting, we are very pleased to be able to showcase the delightful houses, gardens and surrounding countryside in Eastcombe.
The event starts at Eastcombe Primary School where there will be stalls and games in the playground and finish at the Village Hall for cream teas - worth a visit even if you don’t plan on hunting down any gnomes!
The trail is very pushchair friendly with ice creams available en-route. Participants are invited to find the gnomes, collect the clues and solve the puzzle to win a gnome to take home and keep!
The Gnome Hunt is organised by Eastcombe School Association to raise funds for the small village primary school. Last year the hunt raised over £3200 which was spent on educational outdoor equipment to enhance outside learning. We welcomed over 1000 Gnome hunters last year to our lovely village and we hope to exceed that this year!
Eastcombe School Association
ESA is a registered charity number: 1107187
- Eastcombe School Association -
Eastcombe Primary School, Dr Crouchs Road, Eastcombe, Gloucestershire GL6 7EA
Eastcombe Gnome Hunt Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July 2016 2.00pm – 5.00pm
We are once again dusting and polishing our gnomes ready to invade the picturesque village of Eastcombe for the 7th annual Gnome Hunt.
The Gnome Hunt is a family event, following a trail around the beautiful village and gardens of Eastcombe to track down hidden gnomes. As well as enjoying the merry art of Gnome spotting, we are very pleased to be able to showcase the delightful houses, gardens and surrounding countryside in Eastcombe.
The event starts at Eastcombe Primary School where there will be stalls and games in the playground and finish at the Village Hall for cream teas - worth a visit even if you don’t plan on hunting down any gnomes!
The trail is very pushchair friendly with ice creams available en-route. Participants are invited to find the gnomes, collect the clues and solve the puzzle to win a gnome to take home and keep!
The Gnome Hunt is organised by Eastcombe School Association to raise funds for the small village primary school. Last year the hunt raised over £3200 which was spent on educational outdoor equipment to enhance outside learning. We welcomed over 1000 Gnome hunters last year to our lovely village and we hope to exceed that this year!
Eastcombe School Association
ESA is a registered charity number: 1107187
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Email: [email protected]
Accountancy/ Business/Education Beauty/Hairdressing/Therapies/fitness Computer Services Community Events Dental Care Estate & Letting Agents Funeral Directors Gardening/Garden Mainte-nance Home & Home Mainte-nance/ Legal Services/Mediation Live-in Care & Rest Homes Pubs/Restaurants/Hotels
This Month
18-19 14-17 18 34 17 21/36
31
22-25 02-13 31 32-33 26-27
Great news for readers and advertisers!
The Dursley, Cam & Uley Directory (DC&U) is now part of the Five Valleys Directory and we can offer
current advertisers in the FVD great discounts when advertising in both magazines plus
competitive rates for new advertisers
Delivered free to 11,000 businesses and households
For more information call Catherine On 01666 504700 or
email [email protected]
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22-25 02-13 31 32-33 26-27
Great news for readers and advertisers!
The Dursley, Cam & Uley Directory (DC&U) is now part of the Five Valleys Directory and we can offer
current advertisers in the FVD great discounts when advertising in both magazines plus
competitive rates for new advertisers
Delivered free to 11,000 businesses and households
For more information call Catherine On 01666 504700 or
email [email protected]
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When you think of hugs and laughter what do you see? Is it an expression of happiness or joy? These two things may just seem like something we all do on a day to day basis, but the truth is that both hugging and laughing can have a real impact on the way you think and feel. Here we have some of the best reasons that you should crack out a smile and grab the person closest to you for a bit of hugging and laughter therapy (just make sure that they want to be hugged or you could have an awkward situation on your hands). A boost Oxytocin is important to us at it reverses those feelings of anger, isolation and loneliness and hugging is an instant booster to your oxytocin levels. Lowering blood pressure Laughter is known to reduce your blood pressure and lower blood pressure reduces your chances of stroke or heart attacks. Make it linger If you take the time to really enjoy a super long hug then you will see a rise in your serotonin. Serotonin brings your mood up and leads you to feel happier! Vanilla Moon say always be the last one to leave a hug.
Reduce your stress Laughter is known to take down the stress hor-mones that your body produces. This in turn cuts anxiety and stress which can only have a positive impact on the way you feel! Enjoy yourself Both hugging and laughter is a great way to let go and just enjoy the moment that you are in. Hugging gives you the chance to show love and be loved and laughter reminds you that no matter how hard things can be, that there are happy times just around the corner. Give your immune system a helping hand Feeling like a cold is on its way? Then pop on a funny film. Laughter activates T Cells within your body which are your immune systems first defences against illness. Perhaps this is where the saying that laughter is the best medicine came from? Laughter, hugging and smiling are all ways to improve your mental wellbeing and get yourself on the path to feeling great. Best of all, none of them cost a thing. So take the time to laugh loud, hug hard and really relish every minute of your life!
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The power of happiness; why the simple hug or laugh can be great for you! By Zoe Warner of Vanilla Moon
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When you think of hugs and laughter what do you see? Is it an expression of happiness or joy? These two things may just seem like something we all do on a day to day basis, but the truth is that both hugging and laughing can have a real impact on the way you think and feel. Here we have some of the best reasons that you should crack out a smile and grab the person closest to you for a bit of hugging and laughter therapy (just make sure that they want to be hugged or you could have an awkward situation on your hands). A boost Oxytocin is important to us at it reverses those feelings of anger, isolation and loneliness and hugging is an instant booster to your oxytocin levels. Lowering blood pressure Laughter is known to reduce your blood pressure and lower blood pressure reduces your chances of stroke or heart attacks. Make it linger If you take the time to really enjoy a super long hug then you will see a rise in your serotonin. Serotonin brings your mood up and leads you to feel happier! Vanilla Moon say always be the last one to leave a hug.
Reduce your stress Laughter is known to take down the stress hor-mones that your body produces. This in turn cuts anxiety and stress which can only have a positive impact on the way you feel! Enjoy yourself Both hugging and laughter is a great way to let go and just enjoy the moment that you are in. Hugging gives you the chance to show love and be loved and laughter reminds you that no matter how hard things can be, that there are happy times just around the corner. Give your immune system a helping hand Feeling like a cold is on its way? Then pop on a funny film. Laughter activates T Cells within your body which are your immune systems first defences against illness. Perhaps this is where the saying that laughter is the best medicine came from? Laughter, hugging and smiling are all ways to improve your mental wellbeing and get yourself on the path to feeling great. Best of all, none of them cost a thing. So take the time to laugh loud, hug hard and really relish every minute of your life!
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The power of happiness; why the simple hug or laugh can be great for you! By Zoe Warner of Vanilla Moon
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According to a 2009 report by the Chief Medical Officer for England: “Each year over five million people in the United Kingdom develop chronic pain, but only two-thirds will recover.” This month’s guide looks at pain, and how Changes Welcome Hypnotherapy can help those suffering from such debilitating conditions.
What is pain?Pain is a signal. It is the body’s way of telling the brain that a specific area needs attention. We don’t perceive pain as either black or white. It is a continuum, and we can experience comfort to a greater or lesser extent. However, there are always conscious and subconscious factors involved that can either help or worsen the pain sensations.
Pain is transmitted along different types of fibres; ‘C-fibres’ for chronic pain (e.g throbbing, aching, burning, cold, soreness, itching, tingling, numbness). ‘A-fibres’ for acute pain. Signals travel much faster along A-fibres (e.g sharp pain). So, if we burn our hands, that pain signal will override any other aching pain felt prior.
Types of PainThere are two different types of pain; acute (or short-term pain) and chronic (or long-term persistent pain). Of the two, acute pain signals are useful, as they let us know that something has happened and needs attention. E.g in the case of an injury. However, it can be argued that chronic pain signals are redundant. The issue is going to be on-going, and we don’t need to be constantly reminded of it!
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However, the fastest messages are transmitted via ‘Special A-fibres’ and these take precedence over everything else. These are sensations of pressure, touch and vibration, which is why rubbing or massaging an area is a temporary pain relief. It’s a competing counter-stimulation. In addition to A-fibres there are neu-rotransmitters such as Serotonin, Noradrenaline, Endorphins and Enkephalins. When we produce a constant flow of these we interrupt the pain message. In effect we are then gaining control over the pain.
To find out more and to understand how with Hypnotherapy it can be possible to override persistent pain using the right kind of positive thought, actions and inter-actions, get in touch with Liane or Sam at Changes Welcome today.....
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A bad website, or no online presence at all, could be costing your company potential business.
The internet is the first thing most people consult when they’re looking for a service or product and if your company is not online, or has a website that looks out of date or isn’t accessible to mobile phones and tablets, then a business opportunity could quickly be lost.
Computancy has had a busy year building websites for businesses that want their information to be easily accessible on all the latest devices. Drawing on over 10 years’ experience in website design, search engine optimisation and web hosting services to assist small and medium-sized businesses in Gloucestershire and beyond.
“A website is now such an important part of a business that your customers simply expect you to have one,” says Computancy’s owner Nick Warner. “It is the first place they will look when searching for your goods, products or services and no matter
how pristine your premises and staff are, if this isn’t reflected in your website they may go elsewhere.”
Since April the search engine Google has actively penalised websites that are not mobile and tablet friendly, explains Nick. “Most websites more than 3 years old were not designed for the modern mobile ways of viewing them” he says.
“Our service doesn’t stop at building your website. It needs to be hosted on a fast webserver so that it is always available and we have secure and reliable webservers in London’s Docklands. Then it needs to be optimised so your customers can quickly find you on Google or Bing, and we offer flexible SEO plans for all budgets”
Based locally in Bisley, Computancy offer a full range of web design services, including graphic design and copywriting support and take pride in undertaking work quickly and efficiently and at competitive prices. ”
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FIVE VALLEYS ACCOUNTANCY & TAXATION CENTRE Accountants for The Stroud & District Area SMALL PRACTICE FOR SMALL CLIENTS = SMALL FEES CHARGED BY US
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R und the Garden
Look at the Paris catwalks and you might wonder what on earth they have to do with everyday fashion: look at Chelsea and you might say the same thing about gardening.
Yet though Paris fashions might seem outlandish, they push certain trends, which, in a watered-down version, end up in high-street shops. Likewise, though many of Chelsea’s show gardens are fantasy pieces demonstrating outrageous ideas the horticultural trends on display soon find their way into our own more modest gardens.
For example; did you know that bonsai specimens and topiary gardens were introduced at Chelsea in 1913? Rock gardens were introduced in the 1940’s and decking in the eighties. All of these can now be bought in garden centres up and down the land.
And who can forget the water feature, courtesy of James Dyson, in which the water ran uphill? I haven’t seen one for sale in my local garden centre yet but give it time!
Chelsea isn’t just about high fashion though; it reflects environmental trends too. Last year hosepipes were banned in the Great Pavilion and many of the gardens showcased drought-tolerant planting schemes.
Chelsea draws 157,000 visitors each year. For the past two years it’s been held over five days instead of four and this looks set to continue. Chelsea organisers have
wisely decided not to increase the number of visitors with the result that it feels less cramped.
Fewer crowds is one good reason to visit.
Another is the sheer quantity
of new plants, and varieties of plants, on display to the general public for the first time.
Chelsea really is window shopping at its finest. It’s like walking through a real-life version of the best garden design catalogue in the world.
And if you visit on the last day you don’t have to restrict yourself to window shopping. At 4pm precisely a bell rings and the great Chelsea sell-off begins.
The poor designers, after all their hard work, begin the mammoth task of dismantling their creations. The good news is that the public can buy them. It’s perfectly possible to end up owning a little piece of a prize winning garden. So what should you choose?
If it were me I’d want something special; a reminder of my visit. I’d go for a species which I know would grow in my garden, but an unusual variety, not available in my local garden centre. In my case it would probably be an unusual lavender or fuchsia.
Choose carefully and you could have a little piece of Chelsea gold adorning your plot for many years to come.
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R und the Garden
Look at the Paris catwalks and you might wonder what on earth they have to do with everyday fashion: look at Chelsea and you might say the same thing about gardening.
Yet though Paris fashions might seem outlandish, they push certain trends, which, in a watered-down version, end up in high-street shops. Likewise, though many of Chelsea’s show gardens are fantasy pieces demonstrating outrageous ideas the horticultural trends on display soon find their way into our own more modest gardens.
For example; did you know that bonsai specimens and topiary gardens were introduced at Chelsea in 1913? Rock gardens were introduced in the 1940’s and decking in the eighties. All of these can now be bought in garden centres up and down the land.
And who can forget the water feature, courtesy of James Dyson, in which the water ran uphill? I haven’t seen one for sale in my local garden centre yet but give it time!
Chelsea isn’t just about high fashion though; it reflects environmental trends too. Last year hosepipes were banned in the Great Pavilion and many of the gardens showcased drought-tolerant planting schemes.
Chelsea draws 157,000 visitors each year. For the past two years it’s been held over five days instead of four and this looks set to continue. Chelsea organisers have
wisely decided not to increase the number of visitors with the result that it feels less cramped.
Fewer crowds is one good reason to visit.
Another is the sheer quantity
of new plants, and varieties of plants, on display to the general public for the first time.
Chelsea really is window shopping at its finest. It’s like walking through a real-life version of the best garden design catalogue in the world.
And if you visit on the last day you don’t have to restrict yourself to window shopping. At 4pm precisely a bell rings and the great Chelsea sell-off begins.
The poor designers, after all their hard work, begin the mammoth task of dismantling their creations. The good news is that the public can buy them. It’s perfectly possible to end up owning a little piece of a prize winning garden. So what should you choose?
If it were me I’d want something special; a reminder of my visit. I’d go for a species which I know would grow in my garden, but an unusual variety, not available in my local garden centre. In my case it would probably be an unusual lavender or fuchsia.
Choose carefully and you could have a little piece of Chelsea gold adorning your plot for many years to come.
The Chelsea Flower Show - 24th- 28th May
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Yet in over 100 years of animal experiments, we still don’t have a cure for these diseases. Why?Many human diseases do not exist in animals and the way an animal’s body deals with them is very different to the way our bodies do.
The good news is that advanced research methods are already replacing animal experiments with successful results and the DHT has been a driving force in funding these.
You can help change the odds.
Donate now and help us continue our vital work.
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Village and Community Agent Scheme
The Village and Community Agent scheme was set up in2006 to provide a signposting and support service for older people in rural villages in Gloucestershire. It started as a pilot scheme and has continued to grow in success and now covers urban areas including StroudGloucestershire Village and Community Agents bridge the gap between the local community and statutory and voluntary organisations able to offer help or support. They provide high quality information, promote access to a wide range of services, and identify unmet need in their communities. Village and Community Agents can visit people in their own homes and there is no time restriction.The service is aimed primarily at the over 50s but also offers support to vulnerable people in the county. Village and Community Agents offer an assisted signposting service by making direct contact with the agencies, statutory or voluntary, able to provide the service they need. Examples of the service offered are:
• would you like any help to keep your home warm?• would you like a free home safety check from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue? • would you like to know more about adaptations to your home, which may help you
cope better with a disability?• are you worried by bogus callers or nuisance telephone calls?• are you feeling lonely and would like to meet other people? • would you like to help other people by volunteering for a local organisation? • Are you receiving all of the pensions and benefits you are entitled to?
The Village and Community Agent for the town of Stroud is Anne Robinson and her mobile number is 07534 064 175. Alternatively, you can also email her [email protected] Please be aware that as she works part-time, you may have to leave a message but she will contact you as soon as she is ableto. Alternatively, you can contact Gloucestershire Rural Community Council direct on 01452 528491 who will be able to help you further. See http://www.villageagents.org.uk/
Village and Community agents have started hosting a drop-in/surgery in Stroud Library on the third Thursday of each month between 10.30 am and 12.30pm. Anne Robinson (Village and Community Agent for Stroud) or Angela King (Village Agent for Cainscross, Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe, Rodborough, Thrupp and Chalford.) will be available to discuss the service.
Listen to what users of the service have to say ….
‘I think the whole Village Agent Scheme is invaluable and I am very grateful to the GRCC for bringing us this service. It is wonderful - a godsend’.
‘They are always so helpful. Any worries I have, I know that the Village Agent will be able to sort them out’.
‘We have found the service really excellent, it seems to go above and beyond expectations’.
‘Pivotal to finding the services we needed to remain independent’.
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The Village and Community Agent scheme was set up in2006 to provide a signposting and support service for older people in rural villages in Gloucestershire. It started as a pilot scheme and has continued to grow in success and now covers urban areas including StroudGloucestershire Village and Community Agents bridge the gap between the local community and statutory and voluntary organisations able to offer help or support. They provide high quality information, promote access to a wide range of services, and identify unmet need in their communities. Village and Community Agents can visit people in their own homes and there is no time restriction.The service is aimed primarily at the over 50s but also offers support to vulnerable people in the county. Village and Community Agents offer an assisted signposting service by making direct contact with the agencies, statutory or voluntary, able to provide the service they need. Examples of the service offered are:
• would you like any help to keep your home warm?• would you like a free home safety check from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue? • would you like to know more about adaptations to your home, which may help you
cope better with a disability?• are you worried by bogus callers or nuisance telephone calls?• are you feeling lonely and would like to meet other people? • would you like to help other people by volunteering for a local organisation? • Are you receiving all of the pensions and benefits you are entitled to?
The Village and Community Agent for the town of Stroud is Anne Robinson and her mobile number is 07534 064 175. Alternatively, you can also email her [email protected] Please be aware that as she works part-time, you may have to leave a message but she will contact you as soon as she is ableto. Alternatively, you can contact Gloucestershire Rural Community Council direct on 01452 528491 who will be able to help you further. See http://www.villageagents.org.uk/
Village and Community agents have started hosting a drop-in/surgery in Stroud Library on the third Thursday of each month between 10.30 am and 12.30pm. Anne Robinson (Village and Community Agent for Stroud) or Angela King (Village Agent for Cainscross, Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe, Rodborough, Thrupp and Chalford.) will be available to discuss the service.
Listen to what users of the service have to say ….
‘I think the whole Village Agent Scheme is invaluable and I am very grateful to the GRCC for bringing us this service. It is wonderful - a godsend’.
‘They are always so helpful. Any worries I have, I know that the Village Agent will be able to sort them out’.
‘We have found the service really excellent, it seems to go above and beyond expectations’.
‘Pivotal to finding the services we needed to remain independent’.
The Village and Community Agent for the town of Stroud is Anne Robinson and her mobile number is 07534 064 175. Alternatively, you can also email her at [email protected] Please be aware that as she works part-time, you may have to leave a message but she will contact you as soon as she is able to. Alternatively, you can contact Gloucestershire Rural Community Council direct on 01452 528491 who will be able to help you further. See http://www.villageagents.org.uk/Village and Community agents have started hosting a drop--in/surgery in Stroud Library on the third Thursday of each month
between 10.30 am and 12.30pm. Anne Robinson (Village and Community Agent for Stroud) or Angela King (Village Agent for Cainscross, Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe, Rodborough, Thrupp and Chalford.) will be available to discuss the service.
Listen to what users of the service have to say ….
‘I think the whole Village Agent Scheme is invaluable and I am very grateful to the GRCC forbringing us this service. It is wonderful - a godsend’.
‘They are always so helpful. Any worries I have, I know that the Village Agent will be able tosort them out’.
‘We have found the service really excellent, it seems to go above and beyond expectations’.
‘Pivotal to finding the services we needed to remain independent’.
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Divorce We all know about the emotional pain of breaking up but most of us know less about the financial pitfalls.
It’s essential to seek financial advice. Time dedicated to sorting out money matters in the initial stages of a divorce can save a lot of financial heartbreak later.
You need to understand your partner’s financial position. Hopefully they’ll co-operate but if they become angry or evasive then a solicitor can help to get to the bottom of the situation.
On the subject of solicitors, don’t be afraid to consult one for an initial assessment. It may be expensive but it is generally money well spent, even if you ultimately decided to save money by doing things yourselves.
A good solicitor will provide you with a document setting out the estimated costs. This should be reviewed and updated periodically.
Solicitors are trained to look out for potential pitfalls, both immediate and long term. For example: if you have joint bank accounts and / or credit cards you are jointly and severally liable for any direct debits or debts incurred while using them. This means that a bank or credit card company can pursue either partner (or both) for settlement of any debts.
Also, if a bank account is held in joint names either partner can remove some or even all
of the available funds without permission of the other. Also a bank can freeze an account at the request of either party if there is a dispute.
Any debts held solely in your partner’s name are not recoverable from you BUT beware; if your mortgage is in your joint names and your partner cannot make their loan payments the loan company may seek to have the house sold in order to recover their money.
Pensions are very valuable assets indeed. If you have one it needs to be protected. If your partner has one, you may have a claim on part of its value.
If there are school or university fees involved it is vital that these are safe-guarded from the outset. Both partners should agree that whatever their differences the children must come first.
It’s pretty obvious that matters can become very complicated very quickly. Solicitors are trained to negotiate such
financial tangles. Seek appropriate advice early and even if extricating yourself emotionally is difficult, financially you can be free.
A trained mediator can explain what information is required and you can discuss who is best able to obtain valuations and statements See details opposite for Compass Mediation
The financial ties that bind
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Turn To Us For Help and Support
In your time of need we’ll take care of all the funeral arrangements.
Call us 24 hours a day.
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Do you have a family dispute? Separating? Divorcing?
Mediation offers a less costly, less stressful way through
Appointments with accredited and experienced mediator in Stroud (including evening and Saturday)
Call Alison Pritchard
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The live-incare agency
that understandsthe importance
of home
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Our live-in care agency, based inGloucestershire, specialises in live-incarers for elderly people who canno longer manage alone but wishto stay in their own home.
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All our carers benefit from CoriniumCare’s award-winning trainingprogramme, an important part ofwhich is training in dementia care.
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STINCHCOMBE MANOR‘Our home is your home’
We are a small family run Home set in the heart of the Cotswold’s. The Home is agrade 2 listed Manor house built 1836 .We have an excellent reputation for
supporting individuals with dementia and enduring mental health needs. Theproprietors have over 25 years’ experience working in this field.
We make a commitment to provide a home for life for people from diverse and often challenging backgrounds.
We are a 36 bedded nursing / residential home, with a popular “sunflower” cafe designed tea room, a drawing room overlooking the paddock and adementia friendly garden room leading out to thesensory garden following through to the maturegardens. You can also take a stroll through thereminiscence shopping area, following through topromenade along the beach and then rest in theorangery, or have a new look in the hairdressers/barbers area.The home accepts each person as an individual with a
holistic view of their care, with their needs upmost inall we aim to achieve. We operate a rigorous staffselection process to ensure that you or your familymember feel safe and secure when moving in to thehome. We aim to ensure that their own feelings andmemories are paramount in the mood of the homeensuring that a person feels stress free, happy andsettled in their new surroundings.Areas of the home have been designed to promotecontinuous opportunities for stimulation, reminiscenceand dementia friendly activities for all encouragingintegration, participation and socialisation.
Person centred The Manor goes the extra mile to make it homely,from personalising individuals bedrooms to the softfurnishings you will find in our drawing room andgarden room. We are forefront in enabling residentsto lead fulfilling lives. Staff have achievedexceptional results both in dealing effectively withphysical illness and with reducing and managingaggressive and abusive outbursts.Facilities • Stinchcombe Manor offers a homely, stimulatingenvironment, over two floors.• Wet rooms throughout the home • Parker bathroom for those relaxing times • Sensory garden • Garden room where we bring the outside to the
inside for those rainy days • Sunflower tea room for that family / friends time • Drawing room for relaxation and entertaining • We offer deluxe single or double rooms • With An environment to meet your needs
Please contact Dean or Linda on 01453 549162
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MAY 2016 COMMUNITY NEWS
FRI 6TH - Vintage & Collectors’ Fayre takes place in Town Hall, Nailsworth from 10am - 3pm with free entry and charity donation.SAT 7TH - Coffee Morning runs 10.30am -12noon in the John Wesley Room, Randwick with all welcome.SAT 7TH - Whole Lotta Led (20th Anniversary Tour) performance starts 8pm at Stroud’s Subscription Rooms. Contact 01453 760900.SUN 8TH - Afternoon Teas are available in St. Mary’s Church, Berkeley in aid of the church. Times are 2.30 -4.30pm.SUN 8TH - St. Mary’s Mill, Chalford GL6 8PX has a rare opening with more details available from 01453 766273.SUN 8TH - Bad Manners are in concert at Stroud Subscription Rooms starting at 8pm and with tickets for £18Advance/£21/01453760900MON 9TH - Antique & Collectables Fair runs 8am -4pm in St. Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles, Stroud with free admission.WED 11th - Stroud Shambles WI meet today from 10.30am -12.30pm in Stroud Congregational Church, Bedford Street with new members/visitors very welcome. Contact June 01453 751686.THURS 12TH - Mother’s Union Meeting in the John Wesley Room, Randwick starts 2.30pm with all welcome.THURS 12TH - Cheltenham Horticultural Society meet 7.30pm at Century Hall, Bishops Road, Shurdington GL51 4TA. Contact Maggie on 01242 691135 or visit www.cheltenhamhorticultural.co.uk This meeting includes a talk by Andy Pedrick on ‘Clematis bring a smile to your garden’ . Visitors/new members welcome to attend. FRI 13TH - Giffords Circus start their 2016 Painted Wagon Tour with performances at Fennells Farm, Stroud today at 6pm. SAT 14TH - More circus performances at 11am/2.30 and 7.30pm.For more details of their ticket prices and forthcoming performance locations call 0845 459 7469 or visit www.giffordscircus.com.SAT 14TH - 5 Valley Cat Rescue will hold a Book Sale on the forecourt at Stroud Subscription Room. Details 01453 886354 or visit www.5valleycatrescue.org for more information.SAT 14TH - Tewkesbury Farmers’ & Craft Market runs 9am -1.30pm with more details from www.VisitTewkesbury.infoSAT 14TH - Cobalt’s Big Plant Sale & Coffee Morning runs 10am -1pm with card/craft and bric-a-brac stalls. Takes place Linton House, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham with free parking.SAT 14TH & SUN 15TH -St. Mary’s Mill, Chalford has rare openings with more details available from www.stroud-textile.org.ukThis is part of the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings weekend with free admission to all three mills 11am -6pm. SUN 15TH - Transition Stroud will hold a Climate Outreach Workshop today from 11am -4pm with more details, on this and other, events available from www.transitionstroud.org. SUN 15TH - Gigg Mill, Nailsworth GL6 0JF opens 10am -12noon, followed by Dunkirk Mill, GL5 5HH opening 2-4pm. 01453766273.
WED 18TH - Stonehouse W.I. will meet again today at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Stonehouse. The first visit is free admission and new members/visitors welcome. Contact 01453 765656.This meeting will include a talk by Liz Reilly on ‘Back Pain’ with a plants and seeds bring and buy table. THURS 19TH - ‘Your Musical Memories’ Club meet again at Stroud Subscription Rooms at 2.30pm. This is a delightful afternoon’s entertainment of music from yesteryear. £6/01453 760900.SAT 21ST - 5 Valley Cat Rescue will hold a Stall at the Nailsworth Festival so please support this worthy charity if you possibly can.SAT 21ST - Stroud’s Cats’ Protection League will have a stall at Nailsworth Festival Market. Details from 01453 828326 or visit www.stroud.cats.org.uk for more information on all events. SAT 21ST - 28TH - Nailsworth Festival week with the Gigg Mill open from 10am -12noon & 2-4pm on SAT 28TH.SAT 21ST - Plant Sale in aid of Friends of Pittville and the Pittville Park Play Area runs 10am -1pm. Venue at Central Cross Drive, Pittville Park, Cheltenham. Plants/second-hand books, raffle.TUES 24TH - Cheltenham & District Orchid Society will meet again at 7.30pm in St. John’s Church Hall, Churchdown. Visitors welcome.FRI 27TH - There will be a Whitney Houston Tribute Night at Tortworth Court Farm Pillars Hotel from 7.30pm. 01454 263000.SAT 28TH - SUN 5TH JUNE - Hookhouse Pottery, Hookhouse Lane, Tetbury GL8 8TZ opens under the ngs Gardens Open for Charity Scheme from 11am -6pm with admission for £3.50/adults and children entry free. Homemade teas are also available. Visit www.ngs.org.uk for details of this, and many other gardens, that open under this scheme or find the Yellow booklet at Tourist Info.MON 30TH - Bank Holiday - Dunkirk Mill opens again 2-4pm. WED 1ST JUN - Nailsworth & District Flower Arrangement Society will meet again in the Town Hall, Nailsworth at 7.30pm with Demonstrator Linda Garrett and ’All that Glisters’. Visitors welcomeSUN 5TH - Churchdown Book Fair runs 10am -3.30pm in Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown GL3 2JH with admission for 50p and home made refreshments available.TUES 7TH - Cainscross WI will meet at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, starting at 7.15pm, with a talk on ’Toastmasters’ by Mr Jim McLeod.New members/visitors very welcome and there is always a raffle, sales table and refreshments on offer. Contact Mary 01453 762812.
Details may change, so please check before setting out.
To list your events/activities for June onwards, please contact Mary on 01453 762812 as soon as possible thanks.
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