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“For and about the people of Berkeley” No. 211 May 2013

Art Trail crafts up a successful weekend

Although there was wind and rain outside there was an incredible feast of colour in Berkeley over the weekend because of the Art Trail. The idea of Kerry Child (pictured above), a student in

her final year at Bath Spa University studying Art and Design. Instead of writing a dissertation she opted to do a creative project, which was “The A38 Art Trail” “I have solely planned and curated The A38 Art Trail throughout the last six months” Kerry told the Berkeley Flyer. It was held on the weekend of Saturday April 13th and Sunday 14th and as the name implies it wasn't based solely in Berkeley.

“The Art trail has five venues including Thornbury, North Nibley and Berkeley, where I am based with my mixed media exhibition in the Tomatojack Art Studio” Kerry continued. “There is a wealth of different talents from many artists who have volunteered to help me with this major project. The artists who are

participating are from a wide range of medias such as pottery, mosaics, painting, drawing, photography and textiles to name a few. I really appreciate them giving up so much of their time to help me”

Wendy Nolan from Berkeley Textiles kindly showed me around the Town Hall where there was just a wealth of colour and designs. Felting, batik design, tapestry and some truly beautiful silk paper work, quilts, hats and costumes all featured as well; and on a bleak afternoon it certainly brightened up the mood. Kerry said her tutor had turned up but was keeping tight lipped but we all wish her the best and congratulate her on a wonderful and well organised exhibition.

Art is definitely at the Heart of Berkeley at the moment with the Severn Vale Art Trail happening around the area between the 4th and 12th May. Turn to the back page for more information.

We’re Back! Due to popular demand the Berkeley Festival will return to its former location in the Market Place on Saturday 13th July.

Proceedings will get underway at 3pm featuring musical entertainment from the Berkeley Choir, Broken Stones and other acts supported by a wide range of charity stalls, children’s fairground, Indian food, homemade cakes and other attractions.

Since the aim of the fair has always been to provide an opportunity for local traders to capture interest and expand their customer base we are encouraging as many of them as possible to open for the afternoon to provide a wider range of goods and services for locals and visitors alike.

Organisers have negotiated the new arrangements with the interests of the traders to the forefront and look forward to a bright new partnership to boost the local economy and draw in shoppers from the surrounding area and further afield.

Local charities and groups are invited to use the opportunity to fundraise and will be welcome to set up stall free of charge.

For further details on stalls contact Val Watts at: [email protected]

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Firstly, apologies for the misprint in last month’s news. The phone number fo r the Te lephone Preference Service was incorrect. The right number is 0845 070 0707

I have been reading a bit about the Cinnamon Trust. It is a national charity for older people and their pets and the only specialist national charity which seeks to relieve the anxieties, problems and sometimes injustices, faced by the elderly and terminally ill, and their pets.

They have a national network of over 15,000 community service volunteers who can provide practical help, for example: walking the dog for a housebound owner, or fostering a pet for an owner who faces a spell in hospital.

They also provide long term care for pets whose owners are no longer able to care for them. Such arrangements can be made between owners and the Trust well in advance, so owners can have peace of mind in the knowledge that their beloved companion will have a safe and happy future. They can be contacted on 01736 757900 for more information about services that are available in this area.

This might be of interest to some of you. On Saturday May 25th there is a 55+ Retirement Roadshow at the Guildhall in Gloucester, open from 9.30 to 3.30pm.

It is aimed at those who are nearing retirement or are retired. There will be stalls and information about legal issues and tax help relating to older people, housing schemes, pension issues and much more. There will be refreshments available in the Guildhall which is one of the most

popular eating places in Gloucester. You can f ind out more at www.retirementroadshow.co.uk and you can reserve a free ticket too, or you can just drop in on the day. I believe that the Cinnamon Trust will have a stall at this event.

New Breast Cancer Rehab Sessions are being held at Dursley Community Centre, Rednock Drive, for patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer (in treatment, post treatment or in remission) and are registered with a GP within the Stroud district area. For anyone who would like to attend please ask your GP to complete a Stroud District Council GP Exercise on Referral form, then call Jane on 01453 754322 to arrange to join the group. Sessions are on Thursdays from 10.30 to 12 and £3 per session.

Just a word about the mobile library that stops at Sharpness Village Hall every month. I went last month and was impressed with the service on offer and there is free internet access too. The next visit is on May 20th from 9.35 to 10.35. I will be going along, and if anyone would like a lift I can pick them up on my way. Just give me a call so we can arrange it.

Last month I mentioned the Flower & History Festival at Purton over the weekend of May 11th & 12th, 10am -5pm. There will also be craft workshops, book signing by a local author, boat trips, guided tours of Purton hulks and plenty of refreshments. So don’t miss a great day out. Oh, and I’ll be there doing a Felt making demonstration! T e l : 0 7 7 7 6 2 4 5 7 2 6 . [email protected]

Berkeley Local History Society

At the meeting on Tuesday 16 April, Jim Pimpernell gave an illustrated talk on the changes in agriculture in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Agricultural Revolution.

He explained how improvements in soil structure, plant types, animal breeds and mechanisation led to increased food production.

The number of farm-workers needed decreased but their productivity increased, releasing people to contribute to the Indust r ia l Revo lut ion and changing the structure and organisation of rural communities.

As evidence of the latter, he cited changes in Ham and Stone, using modern mapping techniques to show, for example, how local water courses were altered and fields changed and enlarged, although the underlying original layouts could still be seen.

It was most interesting to discover how dependent the Industrial Revolution was on the Agricultural Revolution.

The next event, on Tuesday 21 May, will be a visit to the archaeological work in Berkeley.

Please meet at the Library at 7.00pm prepared for an open-air meeting!



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Marie Curie Daffodils March is traditionally a month for daffodils – Marie Curie Cancer Care daffodils. Local volunteer Althea Hamlyn has been busy delivering, and then collecting, over 50 MCCC daffodil boxes in Berkeley, Dursley, Cam, Wotton and surrounding areas. You may have noticed the daffodils in shops and businesses during March. In fact, the daffodil you’ve worn recently may well be one that Althea delivered, or maybe you saw her collecting in the street around the area, you wouldn't be able to miss her wearing her wonderful yellow daffodil hat! On behalf of MCCC, she is very grateful to all those who hosted a daffodil box. During the year, Althea also services the permanent MCCC collecting tins in the local shops. She does this voluntary work for MCCC in memory of her daughter, Rosie, who died in the Edinburgh Hospice in 2002. Unfortunately, cancer touches all too many lives these days. Taking on a volunteer role helps to make some good out of a tragic event. If you feel you could spare some time to Marie Curie Cancer Care, please contact the Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire office on 01179 247275 or go to www.mariecurie.org.uk/fundraising-volunteering and keep you eyes out for the “Blooming Great Tea Party” during the summer.

BERKELEY GARDENING CLUB ‘IN BLOOM’ GROUP

A small group of volunteers with the single aim of making Berkeley an even nicer place to live, work and visit has got together to form the Berkeley Gardening Club In Bloom Group. We will be entering into the Royal Horticultural Society’s It’s Your Neighbourhood campaign for 2013 which recognises communities that are taking responsibility and action to regenerate their local environment and aimed at small groups of residents who

are just beginning to 'green up' their local area. Everyone benefits from cleaner, safer, greener community soc ia l ly, env ironm enta l ly and economically. The RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Awards encourage 'sense of ownership' and community renewal, building civic pride in sustaining places where people want to live. Our first project is to tidy up the entrance to Berkeley from the roundabout on the B4066 at the end of Canonbury Street. We are also be encouraging community participation by having a best garden competition so perhaps you may want to consider putting up hanging baskets

and/or planters (if you don’t already) to make a beautiful display. There will also be an award for the best floral display made at the end of September. We hope to make a success of our venture and have a number of fund raising events planned to help with the cost of the plants etc so please give your support! If you have any queries regarding our project, would just like to lend a hand or wish to join our group, please feel free to c o n t a c t u s b y e m a i l a t [email protected]



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Slimbridge Carnival Procession and Fete Slimbridge is set for another spectacular carnival procession and fete this year! It’s great to see the community come together for such an event, but without your support, more carnival floats and demonstrations from groups in the community, we cannot make a memorable day. The committee is a bubbly, lively group and would welcome any help, however small.

It will take place on Saturday 14th September 2013, with the carnival procession starting at 11.30am from Old Dursley Road, stopping at 12:00 noon in Slimbridge Legion Fete and arriving at the WWT for the start of the fete at 1.00pm.

If you would like to participate in the procession of floats, organise a stall for your community group or business, or can help out, please contact chairman, David Hunt: T: 01453 890634 or E: [email protected]

The latest meeting of 2013 of the Berkeley WI was held on 11th April. Everyone was welcomed by the President, Vicki Young, and the business of the meeting was dealt with.

Impatient Vagrant will be performing on Friday 19th July, and the Berkeley WI will be putting on a short play based on a meeting in the Second World War.

We sent two teams to the quiz for our local group of WIs and great fun was had by all.

Seven of our members went to the Annual Council meeting and found it very informative.

A visit organised by the WI to Avening Gardens will take place on Thursday 23rd May.

The next WI meeting will be held on 9th May at 7:30pm at Berkeley Town Hall, with a short talk on the “SARA” lifeboat by Graham Tudor. Then there will be a discussion on the WI resolution: Tackling the decline of our high streets

and town centres.

This month’s speaker was Jon Mason from Highfield Garden World. He talked about the diversity of running a garden centre and how they have had to change over the years to stay in business, these days selling much more than plants: clothing and furniture comprise a large part of their turnover. Mr Mason then continued, demonstrating how to plant a trough and a hanging basket with spring flowers, peppering his talk with many amusing anecdotes and useful information.

It was difficult to take in all the helpful pointers while trying not to laugh too loudly at his jokes!

H e d i sc u s se d t h e differences between spring and summer flowers and how to keep the displays going. Finally he showed us some individual plants and talked about how to treat them, including which composts and feed to use. These plants were put up for sale and there was a ladylike scramble the grab the best ones!

For more information on the Berkeley WI, who we are and what we get up to, please visit our website: www.berkeleywi.com.



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At Berkeley Primary School we care about the environment. So much so that we have gained a Silver Eco Award and are aiming to become a Green Flag Eco School. We would like to share our news with you over the next few months and hope that you can become involved in our efforts and support us.

We are so excited about sharing our news with you about our hopes to become an Eco School. We have an Eco Club who enjoy using our amazing school grounds to learn about the environment and also our School Council are Eco Warriors who monitor how the rest of the school is looking after their energy use and how much they are recycling.

We need donations of small items such as card, paper, tissue paper, buttons, fabric, wool, ribbon, beads, washed up yoghurt pots, pretty wrapping paper, gift bags, old postcards, birthday cards and anything small at all that you could see another use for, which the children can reuse during Art and Design & Technology. Try to think creatively and through the eyes of a child! Please bring the items into school and drop them into the large green plastic bin on the playground labelled Eco Collection Bin between 8.00am-8.45am and 3.00-3.30pm. When our stock levels are full we will put a notice on the bin to let you know.

We are also collecting other items to recycle such as CDs, DVD's, electronic games, mobile phones, batteries & printer cartridges to raise money for the school. If you have any of these items please also drop them off in the same way.

Thank you.

Severn View Day Centre which meets at Hamfallow Court in Sharpness is having to change from meeting every Friday to meeting once every two weeks.

This is due to a shortage of cooks and kitchen staff. If you would like to volunteer to help in the kitchens or to help with the activities at the Day Centre please contact Heather Milliner on 01453 511071

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had a fantastic time recognising 40 years of Scouting in Berkeley. However, we are now well into 2013 and there are lots happening and we are looking for your help and support. Scouting is growing and our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are seeking volunteers to support the weekly evenings or even to become a Leader. If anyone is interested to find out what happens and how they might become involved please contact either Simon Day on 01453 810436 or Julian Dobson on 01453 810336. Come along and get involved. We are holding some events in the near future to which you are invited. If you are interested in DIY then we need lots of help on the evenings of 22nd and 23rd May from 6pm and also on Saturday 8th June from 9am. We are going to give our Scout Building a “full refresh”. Fish and chips and lots of tea will be provided. Just bring your overalls and lots of energy. We will also be having a BBQ on the 26th June.

Or if you fancy helping out at Hamfields Leisure on the 25th May morning, we are acting as ball boys for the 5-aside football competition. We also are holding our next committee meeting at 7.30pm on the 22nd May.

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New name. New office, New opportunities for savers Stroud Valleys Credit Union, trading under its new business name Save ‘n’ Borrow is extending opportunities for small savers in the Stroud area. With help from Stroud District Council, Save ‘n’ Borrow has moved into an office in 2 Brunel Mall on the London Road, where, on three mornings a week a collection point will be open at which members can make deposits and/or apply for loans. Others, wishing to join the credit union, can make an application. The collection point will be open from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Anyone using the London Road multi-storey car park will see the office on their right as they exit the car park to London Road.



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The Berkeley Show organisers are looking for a person or persons to organise and run the Horticulture and Handicrafts Section. This is an important and traditional part of Berkeley Show offering a range of classes for local people, including children’s classes. It is an autonomous section within the Show, with a separate Marquee. The infrastructure, tentage, tables etc, etc are provided by the overall organisation of the Show but there is a large amount of leeway to set the schedule, judges and stewards. Anyone who is interested in further details – please ring the Show Secretary Christine Carter 01453 543335 or 0776 245 8397 Email: [email protected]

1st Berkeley Brownies & Rainbows On the 15th & 16th March the Rainbows and Brownies presented the play “Beauty and the Beast” by Jacqueline Wilson, at the Berkeley Arms Hotel We had many characters from the l ov e l y Beauty Sisters, to dancing rose bushes and flowers and of c o u r s e t h e Slithering Slimy Slug who turned into a handsome prince with the help of his willing hands All the 38 girls were involved and had a great time, and hopefully the parents, family and friends who supported us did as well

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It was so good to welcome so many people at our April coffee morning Thank you for the donations of the wool, it means even more squares for our knitters to add to their blankets The harvest of ring pulls was plentiful and they are always well received in the Philippines—Please keep bringing them and the wool whenever you can We look forward to meeting again in May and new faces are al-ways welcome For more details, or transport, then please contact Grace on 811138

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Changes Welcome Hypnotherapy is marking World Asthma Day (7th May) by highlighting how the therapy can help sufferers cope with the condition by reducing their levels of anxiety.

According to Asthma UK, a charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people whose lives are affected by asthma, 5.4 million people in the UK are currently receiving treatment for asthma: 1.1 million children (1 in 11) and 4.3 million adults (1 in 12).

There is an inter-relationship between anxiety and asthma – for some people, anxiety can be a trigger for asthma, for others it is the asthma itself which causes anxiety. After all, there are few things more frightening than struggling to breathe. The link between anxiety and asthma can lead to an unhelpful cycle of cause and effect which can be difficult to break.

In fact some of the symptoms of a panic attack (hyperventilation) and asthma overlap, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. In some cases, a panic attack can actually lead to an asthma attack in someone who already suffers with asthma.

It’s not just asthma patients who are affected by anxiety – parents, partners and other carers can become anxious if the condition appears to be poorly managed.

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There is a large body of research on the effective use of self-hypnosis, guided imagery, hypnosis and relaxation in asthma in adults and children. A review of research into hypnosis and asthma carried out in 2003 highlighted that

studies conducted up to that date consistently demonstrated an effect of hypnosis with asthma. Although more research is needed, the studies showed that its efficacy is enhanced in subjects who are more “susceptible”, where the practitioner is experienced, when it is administered over several sessions, and when it is reinforced by patient self-hypnosis. Children in particular appear to respond well to hypnosis as a tool for improving asthma symptoms.

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Sam Virgo Memorial Walk Thornbury to Berkeley

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The 10 mile sponsored walk In memory of Sam for Meningitis UK will be starting at the Black Horse pub

Thornbury at 12 noon and finishing at the Berkeley Arms Hotel Berkeley. There will be a half way break at the Huntsman Falfield if needed. Children are welcome to do the walk but please make sure they are accompanied by a responsible adult. If anybody is interested in taking part and require a sponsor form please contact Sue Virgo ([email protected]) or Rose Hardwick ([email protected])

Rounders Tournament & Fun Day Friday 31st May - RACE NIGHT,

7pm-11pm, Berkeley Arms

If you like horse racing or the buzz of a forthcoming win, then this is sure to be a great night out for you! Raffle prize donations would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday 20th July - FUN DAY & ROUNDERS TOURNAMENT,

10am ‘til late, Berkeley Football Field.

Last year this event raised an amazing £7,219 and there are high hopes to smash this total this year so please come along and show your support! The day will include a rounders tournament, kids games, bouncy castles, barbeque, tug of war, live music, raffle, cake stall and much more. Please contact Corinne Regan on 07841 344001 or Lisa Higgins on 07791 018386 with any queries or for clothes or raffle donations. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Peter Tiley and his Fiancé Claire John have taken over the management of the Salutation Inn at Ham.

Peter has been coming to the pub for many years with his family, it has been a staple of his summer days out so when the opportunity to take it over arose he jumped at it, "this is the best pub in the country, what Don and Sue have done to it is wonderful and the reputation it has for real ales is second to none, we can also boast some of the most incredible views in truly beautiful surroundings" he told the Flyer.

"There were a lot of rumours when we took over" he continues "one being that the skittle alley will be taken away and a permanent dining area put in its place" he was quick to rebuff this.

"This is a traditional drinkers pub and we want to keep it that way, in the future we are looking to providing real country food, humble dishes we can locally source but the skittle alley is going to remain. In fact," he continued "it would be nice to have a new team called 'The Sally' who could be based here".

Ramblers, the Hunt, dog walkers and the local community are all going to continue to be welcomed at the Salutation and with the possibility of a microbrewery in the old out house in the future (a venture Peter is very much looking forward to) there seem to be some exciting times ahead, with summer just around the corner Peter and Claire have picked a perfect time to take over this very popular pub where he was keen to point out that the legendary cheese roll is still available behind the bar!

A WARM WELCOME TO THE NEW OWNERS OF THE SALUTATION INN



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Berkeley Friendship Club We had another entertaining afternoon of the Berkeley Friendship Club when one of our members stepped up to the plate after the speaker we had arranged was ill. Eileen Dimery read some very amusing poetry and then went on to relate whilst on holiday in America that she had bought a cowboys ‘kerchief with instructions of 50 ways to put it to good use, some were more surprising than others, a hankie to mop up the blood!! well it was red, a tourniquet, a hammock to catch water on the prairies were just some of the ideas our members thought of, well the clean ones anyway! We finalised our trip to Gloucester Docks to include a boat tour, then bite to eat afterwards at the end of May when we

hope it will be a bit warmer. We finished with a raffle and refreshments and one of Barbara’s quizzes, you had to be there.

Our next meeting on Thursday May 23rd 2.00pm at the Mariners Arms will be our 1st AGM and afterwards an update from PC Mike Trebble on issues in and around Berkeley. New Members Welcome. For more information call Barbara Weldon at People for You on 01453 543084. People for You is provided by Care and Repair (Stroud) Ltd. And Berkeley Town Council.

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I have attached an old photograph of the ladies football team in the 40's which has been previously shown in the flyer, Betty Beams is on the photo and she is a life member of the club, we would like to ask your readers if anyone has the original and would be kind enough to let us copy it. We would love to have any old football photographs so we can display them, we have collected quite a few but would love more. Thank you Barbara Phillips

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First crane nests in the South West in 400 years

Common cranes are nest building in the South West of England for the first time in 400 years after being reintroduced to the region by the Great Crane Project. Cranes are large and colourful birds who perform amazing courtship dances and trumpeting calls. They were driven to extinction across Britain by the 1600s through hunting and the draining of wetlands.

The Great Crane Project began in 2010 with the aim of reintroducing this important bird to its former native habitat. This is the first time that any of the young birds have attempted to build a nest – they have had no opportunity to learn from other birds in the wild – so while it may come to nothing, the innate behaviour they are exhibiting is a milestone for the Project. The birds were raised at WWT Slimbridge by aviculturists who dressed as adult cranes to teach them to survive, whilst also being fearful of humans. For the last three years the young birds have then been released onto the Somerset Levels. The birds occasionally fly out and back to Somerset and four have chosen to stay further up the Severn Estuary at WWT Slimbridge, near where they were hatched. The Project is a partnership between WWT, the RSPB and Pensthorpe Conservation Trust with major funding from Viridor Credits Environmental Company, who share the vision to return this beautiful bird to where it once belonged.

Latest news on the cranes at Slimbridge

The bond between Monty and Chris has strengthened and there has been lots to see from the Martin Smith hide. The pair of cranes have spent more time near their nest and have become increasingly territorial. They have chased off a mute swan and also have become less tolerant of their former friends Ruby and Sedge (both females) when they approach the nest area. Observers in the hide have also seen the pair mating several times. Generally it has actually been the male Monty that has been sitting on the nest perhaps trying it out for size ahead of any egg laying! We hope you managed to see the cranes but if you missed them this time come back again on another day from mid to late morning which tends to be their preferred time of day for nest guarding.

Downy Duckling days - 25 May - 6 June

Go behind-the-scenes of our busy duckery to learn how we rear hundreds of young birds each year and see many of the fluffy ducklings, goslings and cygnets. On the tour learn all about eggs, incubation and hatching. The tours run through this week and are included in the admission cost and free to members. Just sign up to a time slot on your arrival, but do come early to avoid disappointment. For your younger visitors there is a duckling crèche in the classroom giving them the opportunity to see ducklings up close without the tour. There is also an incubator so you can watch the progress of a baby bird hatching throughout your visit. In our discovery centre there will be paper and craft activities on offer too.

The Return of Land Rover Safaris

Enjoy the opportunity to go out into the reserve in the company of an expert warden and enjoy views of the wild birds that live on the banks of the Severn, all from the comfort of a seat in the covered trailer. Book tours on arrival at the Admissions area. Please note that the safaris are weather dependent. Wear sturdy footwear and warm protective clothing especially on cold and or wet days.

11am and 2pm on weekends in May and 2pm from 27 - 31st May. Adult : £5.00 Child: £3.00, excluding admission For more details on these or other events see the website www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge/whats-on/ or contact our bookings officer on 01453 891223.



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ALLEY KEBABA

All our food is prepared on the premises and cooked in full view of the customer.

So for the best kebabs and burgers in Berkeley, come in and give us a try! We also do golden French fries,

cheesy chips and jumbo spring rolls. If you’ve never tried a doner kebab, call in and we’ll give

you a FREE sample! Find us up the alleyway opposite the B.A. Old Berkeley

Garage, 13 Canonbury St. Tues to Sat 5.30 to 11.00, Sun 5.30 to 10.00 pm

Now taking phone orders 01453 811554 (for collection from shop, no deliveries).

Call in for a menu and pricelist!

Up the garden path Hints and tips on what jobs to do in the garden or allotment each month

The bitter Easterly winds and the sub-zero night temperatures hav e disappeared as we moved through April and now spring has finally arrived. The hedgerows are springing to life and the lawns finally need to be mowed.

Though most of the garden appears to be about a month behind in growth, it is lovely to be out in the garden and finally starting to either plant out seedlings or enjoy the colour of the spring bulbs and listen to the birds.

General Maintenance Treat any timber structures with wood preservatives, Check that structures such as arches or garden seats are sound and repair as necessary,

Allotment Growers Finally the soil has warmed up enough for seed to be planted. You should now have been able to plant your “First Earlies” from a potato perspective and be thinking about Seconds and Main Crop, though later than a traditional year there really has been little opportunity until recently because of the unsuitability of the soil conditions, either too wet or too cold (or both)!

You can now sow/plant out most vegetables and, once the danger of frost has passed, even those which are frost tender.

Even if you do not have an allotment you can still enjoy your own “home grown” vegetables. Try planting 5 or 6 seed potatoes on a large pot/bag. Purple sprouting or perpetual lettuce plants are great as they will continue to produce results as you pick them. If you grow fruit then you need to ensure that you have protection for your crops. Strawberries are a great favourite with the birds, as are most soft fruit berries, so make sure you have your plants covered by net. It can

be good to put a layer of straw around each strawberry plant, this will act as a barrier if the fruit gets into contact with the ground when it will rot more easily.

Codling moths are a common pest for apples and plums. Rather than use spays it is easy to buy moth traps, which are an organic method of protecting you fruit.

Flowers and Borders As you move through May think about bringing out any frost tender plants you have had in the conservatory over the colder months. Watch out for any late frosts and protect plants with fleece. Do not rush out to buy that summer bedding or put out those hanging baskets until you are sure the frosts have gone.

The garden should be ever changing throughout the month of May. Old climbing favorites for the garden, which bloom this month, include “Nelly Moser”, one of the most popular clematis hybrids, probably because it is one of the earliest to flower. Lonicera (honeysuckle) will start to flower from May onwards, great for the bees and hoverflies. Rhododendrons look their best during May and June with their lovely bright blooms.

Sweet Williams are old fashioned biennials, which flower in May. They provide some great colour in the garden and make great cut flowers for the house. Now is the time to plant out your sweet peas (wigwam style), these will provide you with cut flowers later in the summer.

It is vital to keep working through your borders, getting rid of weeds before they take hold. If it’s dry, attack ground elder and the like with

systemic weed killer painted onto the leaves.

Check that your perennials are adequately supported and cut back any plants such as Aubrietia, after they have finished flowering.

Lawns Mowing your lawn should now be part of your weekly routine, to keep it looking good. Feed established lawns, if not already done in April and remove weeds. All that remains to be said is “Have a great Bank Holiday” and lets hope we all manage to get out in the garden this month and enjoy some sun, we have waited long enough for some blue sky. Maybe we can all enjoy a B-B-Q this year.

Local gardening links include: Sunnyside Garden Centre, Bristol Rd (A38), Cam, Glos . Tel: 01453 899128 www.crawlessfarm.co.uk Providing the local community with a large range of Garden Plants, Roses, Sundries and Compost.

Sl imbridge Gardening Club – www.slimbridgegc.plus.com Long standing horticulture society with monthly meetings, visit the website for other gardening links.

New Berkeley Gardening Club. Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday each month, 7.30pm in the Library.

Open daily 9am - 5pm

Orders now being taken for hanging baskets and containers (£1.65 per inch for a traditional basket)

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Large range of compost available and more than 90 varieties of roses

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Find us on the A38, Gossington Bridge, between Cam and Dursley. Tel 01453 899128 email: [email protected]

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The-DODS 'Theatre in Dursley' present

Sound of Music

May 6th 2013 at 4.00pm, May 7th 2013 - May 11th 2013 at 7.30pm and May 11th 2013 at 2.30pm LISTER HALL, Long street, Dursley GL11 4JB Tickets £8 - £10 (concessions £7 - £9 ) from 07890 203318 or online www.the-dods.com Join the DODS in their last production of their diamond jubilee year. The well loved show ‘the Sound of Music’ will hit the stage from May 6th to 11th with a Sing Along Matinee on Saturday 11th. From the ‘Hills are Alive’ to ‘Climb Every Mountain’ follow the reawakening of music in the Von Trapp family household as young postulant Maria finds herself governess to the seven children of Captain Von Trapp. From unspoken love, to despair at the gala and retreat to the convent, to finding your dream and marriage and finally ‘so long, farewell’ to Austria and the Nazis and escape to Switzerland, it the story you probably know well. Come and enjoy the music and the drama of the story based on the lives of the real Von Trapp family.

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Here are just a few things we have to offer at Sharpness Village Hall

Mondays - Stay & Play Kids, 9.45am till 12 noon contact Sue Boxall on 07526101287 Youth Club 6.30pm till 8.30pm contact Darren Brown on 07799067237 Wednesdays - Dog Training From 7pm contact Mike Vine 01453 822134 Thursdays - Bingo, from 7.30pm contact Jimmy Thomas 01453 811339 Saturdays - Arts & Crafts, And Football Skills Tim Lansdowne on 07855135747



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BERKELEY BOOKS – YOUR COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Your Ideas are Needed: We have a suggestion box in the Library so if you have any ideas of how your Library could be improved please let us know. We will be shortly starting a programme of purchasing new stock and would like to hear about any books and DVD’s you would like us to consider. C h i l d r e n ’ s Activities:

Spring came to the Library in April when the children e n j o y e d decorating the tree mural. It is no longer bare but cov ered wi th leaves, flowers and butterflies.

May 3rd will be Disguise Day. This will be a craft session between 10.45 – 12.45 and Tuesday 28th May will be Space Explorers making Aliens UFO’s, space rockets etc. Both sessions are open to children aged 5 and over. Tickets should be collected from the Library.

Gardening Club:

The Berkeley Gardening Club are holding a Plant Sale in the Library on Saturday, 18th May between 10.00 – 12.00. The club meeting in the Library this month will be on Wednesday, 15th @ 7.30 p.m. when the speaker will be Jennifer Bailey talking on Containers For All Year Interest.

Fundraising:

Thank you to those people who have registered with easyraising.org.uk which helps the Library raise funds whilst you are shopping on-line. Simply go to the website easyraising.org.uk/causes/berkeley books and register. We then receive a donation each time you use one of the participating retailers. In June we will be holding a Scavenger Hunt – more details in next months Flyer. Computer Buddies:

If you do not feel confident using a computer or the internet we have computer buddies available to help on a 1-to-1 basis, using the library public computers. You do not have to hold a library card to use this service. Photography Competition:

We are planning a photography competition which will be open to all. Look for more details in next Months Flyer. Jigsaws:

Our jigsaws are proving popular with people borrowing them and our first jigsaw on the Library table has been completed. Thank you to those who have donated more to us.



Town Council Meeting 3rd Monday of the month Stay & Play Kids - Sharpness Village Hall 9.45am till 12 noon contact Sue Boxall on 07526101287 Youth Club - Sharpness Village Hall 6.30pm till 8.30pm contact Darren Brown on 07799067237

Community Bank - Town Hall, Tuesdays 9.15am until 11am Berkeley Local History Society 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.45pm, Library Town Planning & Finance Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month Berkeley Brownies Tuesdays The Brownie Hut 6.00-7.30pm Berkeley Community Library Tuesdays 10.30am - 4.30pm Telephone 810520 Zumba Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm at Berkeley Primary School Hall

Dog Training - Sharpness Village Hall Wednesdays from 7pm contact Mike Vine 01453 822134 Exercise Classes in Scout Hut Wednesdays 10.30 am to Noon Knit and Natter Town Hall 7.30pm - 9.30pm Weds fortnightly £2 - all welcome Berkeley Under 5’s Town Hall Toddlers Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.30am

Citizens Advice Bureau Town Hall, Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm Gardening Club Meeting Library, Wednesday 15th May 7.30pm Bingo in Sharpness Village Hall Thursdays 7.45 pm

Over 60’s Friendship Group Mariners Arms 4th Thursday of the month 2pm – 4pm Bingo - Sharpness Village Hall from 7.30pm contact Jimmy Thomas 01453 811339 Coffee Morning Thursdays, Union Church Schoolroom 10.00 – 11.30am Berkeley Players Rehearsals Town Hall, Thursdays 7.00pm Youngsters 8.30pm Adults Belly Dance Classes Berkeley Arms Hotel Thursdays 7-8pm Beginners 8.15 - 9.15pm Improvers

People for You Town Hall Fridays - 9.15am - 1pm Bingo in the Mariners Arms Fridays from 3pm Berkeley Community Library Fridays 10.30am - 4.30pm Berkeley Rainbows Fridays The Brownie Hut 4.15pm -5.30pm Little Fishes Music Group Berkeley Union Church Fridays 9.15 am -11.00 am Term time Free

Berkeley Community Library Saturdays 9.30am - 12.30pm Arts & Crafts & Football Skills - Sharpness Village Hall Tim Lansdowne on 07855135747

Roman Catholic Mass Sundays 8.30am 10.30am 5.30pm St Dominic RC Church, Kingshill, Dursley St Mary’s Church Every Sunday 9.30am Parish Communion 11am All Age Worship 6pm Evening Prayer (times & venue differ 5th Sunday of month)

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