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TWINNING SOCIETY .....Although the French side
of the society is currently in abeyance, the Slimbridge
members are carrying on as an active social group. This year
we are planning walks, a boules evening, a barbeque, a
Beaujolais evening and a Christmas party. Membership is
only £1 per adult. If you want to join contact Mike James on
543319 or Roy Sanderson on 890164.
"Geranium George"/Cobalt will you please help!
As most of you know I have been fundraising for the "Cobalt" at Cheltenham
for the past 26 years growing and selling geraniums, donating tens of
thousands of pounds to the charity which is close to my heart. Although not as
young and fit as I was when I started in 1988 as this is the 50th anniversary
of "Cobalt" I wish to extend my fundraising activities in Slimbridge Parish
area with your help.I am asking for volunteers to run coffee mornings, open
gardens etc and I welcome your ideas. Also I'm starting "coins in the pot"
again which is asking households to put their loose change into plastic pots
supplied by me and I will collect when full. Most families are aware of the
"Cobalt" and the excellent care they provide for this area, so please,
please support me. If you would like more information and would like some
"coins in the pots" please contact me, I would be delighted to hear from you.
"Geranium George" Baker Cobalt Official Fundraiser 01453 890601
DDIISSTTRRIICCTT CCOOUUNNCCIILLLLOORR JJOOHHNN JJOONNEESS would like to thank all those who voted to
return him as District Councillor for the Severn Ward of Stroud District Council at the recent Elections. Please be assured that I will continue to work for the benefit of ALL the people of the Severn Ward during the next two years, when the Elections will come round again. Cllr John Jones.
COPY FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER to Jane Hawkins, 4 Ryalls Court, Ryalls Lane, Cambridge, Glos. GL2 7AH. Tel/Fax: 01453 890463 e-mail [email protected] by 4th October 2014. (PLEASE NOTE LATER DATE THAN USUAL).
VVIILLLLAAGGEE AAGGEENNTT NNEEWWSS .... ►There are now some Specialist Village Agents trained to work with cancer sufferers over the age 18, together with their carers and families. They are able to assist people in accessing a wide range of information and support. For further information please contact me. ►Recently there have been several changes to the Benefit System affecting all age groups. If you are affected by these and receive a letter from DWP and need clarification please contact me for help. ►Please remember it is important not to take health risks in hot and humid weather. Remember to drink plenty of water, use sun screen and sit in a shady place when outside. Penny French 07776 245 726. E-mail: [email protected]
WWWW11 MMEEMMOORRIIAALL QQUUAARRTTEERR PPEEAALL AATT SSTT JJOOHHNN TTHHEE EEVVAANNGGEELLIISSTT CCHHUURRCCHH SSLLIIMMBBRRIIDDGGEE……. As part of the more
widespread commemorative activities marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914 the
local Wotton branch of the Gloucester and Bristol Association of Church Bell Ringers have arranged to ring quarter peals at each
of the church towers in the branch which had ringing members killed in the conflict. St Johns Slimbridge, one of eight towers in
the branch to have suffered in this way, will have the quarter dedicated to the three ringers, Percy Cuff, Arthur Noad and
Bernard R H Carter, lost over the course of this war. The half muffled quarter peal will be rung at the church between 11.30a.m.
and 12.30p.m. on Saturday 9th August 2014. The choice of muffling the bells was made as this is the typical emotive and
poignant way of signifying to all those who hear the bells that this "in memoriam" activity is marked out from other ringing events.
In addition it is planned to ring further quarter peals at the church in the coming three years on or close to the date of the centennial
anniversary of each ringers death. These will be further notified. All villagers, and especially those with family connection to the
three named ringers, are invited to listen out for the bells or even come to the church to remember all those local lads who made
the ultimate sacrifice over those dark days and who, as well as being recorded on the war memorial in the churchyard, will now
have their names on a plaque inside the church scheduled to be unveiled at a special Sunday service on the 3rd August.
SSLLIIMMBBRRIIDDGGEE VVIILLLLAAGGEE SSHHOOPP -- Would you like to be involved in establishing a shop for Slimbridge. If you have the time and commitment please contact Roger Meredith on 01453 899864.
CCHHRRIISSTTMMAASS FFAAYYRREE, Saturday 15th. Nov. 10-30am to 3pm, Slimbridge Village Hall. Gifts, cards, glassware, bric-a-brac, raffle, presents & wrappings, pottery, cakes, etc etc.
Lunches, coffees, teas & snacks served throughout. Please ring Pat Cope on 01453 890 517 if you wish your own stall
to be there ! ( In aid of the church maintenance funds)
GGAARRDDEENNIINNGG CCLLUUBB SSUUMMMMEERR SSHHOOWW,, SSAATTUURRDDAAYY 1166TTHH AAUUGGUUSSTT ... Get your show schedule at Slimbridge Post Office and phone in your entries to show manager before 6pm on Wednesday 13th August and pay on the day. Come to the September meeting and learn how to grow Sweet Peas, and also collect your Daffodil bulbs ready to plant for the 2015 Spring Show. If you have not already ordered them, there will be spare packs £2 for a pack of 10 to enter class 12.
On Saturday 4th October, the
LLOOCCAALL BBAANNDD HHOOSSTT OOFF TTHHEE AAIIRR will be giving a CCOONNCCEERRTT OOFF TTRRAADDIITTIIOONNAALL
IIRRIISSHH MMUUSSIICC AANNDD SSOONNGG. This will
take place in St John's Church, Slimbridge, at 7.30pm. There will
be an interval with refreshments to purchase. A retiring collection will
be taken at the end of the concert to support the upkeep of our
beautiful church. Thank you in anticipation of your presence!
Ursula Toher - fiddle player and singer.
SSLLIIMMBBRRIIDDGGEE PPAARRIISSHH WWII ... Our June evening in Rosie’s Wood with John and his beautiful birds of prey was a great success with over 40 people joining us. In July just 18 members enjoyed Tapas Tasting at The Old Badger Inn. On August 13th we’ll be learning how to make the best of our body shape and how to put outfits together - all good fun. In September we have an Open Evening - Wine & Cheese accompanied by local entertainers - everyone welcome (including husbands, friends etc!). Join us for any meeting - just give us a call either Penny on 763936 or Carole on 890268 to say you’ll be coming...........
CCAANN YYOOUU HHEELLPP -- Do you have any plastic knitting needles, crochet hooks and odd wool you no longer need? We are collecting items for a charity working in the rehabilitation of female prisoners at Eastwood Park Prison. Give us a call if you can help.
