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Forest Green boss Ady Pennock has his mojo back after Torquay victory
ADY Pennock was back to his ebullient best after his side defeated Torquay. The Forest Green boss had cut a despondent figure folllowing the news of a three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player in the the opening game of the season
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HALF-TIME REPORT: Forest Green 1 Torquay United 1
Half-time: Forest Green 1 Torquay 1 Forest Green boss Ady Pennock was forced to change his defence for the first time this season with Chris Stokes sidelined after picking up a knock in the weekend defeat against league leaders Barnet.
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Kitty Baron Group Riding for the Disabled
CAMP RDA is one of the oldest Kitty Barron Riding for the Disabled Groups in the country and provides free riding to some of the most severely disabled locally (Milestone School and St Roses amongst others).Chris and Vicky Barron of Camp Riding Centre
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Nailsworth WI
OUR recent meetings and outings appear to have a historical theme.On our tour of old Cirencester under the excellent guidance of Cherry Hubbard we enjoyed the architectural beauty of the buildings which she drew to our attention while she explained their
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Rodborough Tabernacle United Reformed Church
ON SATURDAY, September 27 in the Community Room at Rodborough Tabernacle United Reformed Church Glenis Massey and Liz Shankland had organised a Coffee and Gateau Morning for the Red Cross Appeal for Gaza, between 9.30 and 12.00p.m. There were a delicious
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Stonehouse Women's Royal British Legion
THE monthly meeting of the Stonehouse WRBL took place at the Community Centre on Thursday, September 25.The chairman Janet Walsh led the exhortation and silent tribute.Everyone was welcomed.There were 28 members present.A fun afternoon was had by enjoying
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Stroud Rambling Club
MEMBERS of Stroud Rambling Club recently enjoyed a six mile circular walk from Avening to Minchinhampton.The route started along Steps Lane where those who had only seen the Gatcombe Horse Trials on TV were surprised just how big the jumps are.Approaching
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Regarding the death of a race horse
MADAM - There has been an outraged response from the racing industry over the front-page Daily Mirror article (September 20) about the death of race horse Wigmore Hall. It was a piece that featured Animal Aid’s photographs of the horse being shot
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Wear dots and raise lots
MADAM - Can you imagine what life would be like if you couldn't get lost in a good novel, or your children were unable to join in with their friends and classmates at school? This is a reality for blind and partially sighted adults and children
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Stroud and District Table Tennis review
By Andy Hammond Division 1: Thornbury A move to second place in the league with a convincing 9-1 win against Whiteshill A. Len Vowles and Ian Maggs were unbeaten in singles and doubles, Julian Elsbury conceded the point losing to Steve Greening
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Turkish delight for Forest Green duo Norwood and Frear after England call
FOREST Green duo James Norwood and Elliott Frear are set for a Turkish delight after being named in the England C squad for the trip to Istanbul for the Three Lions' opening International Challenge Trophy match. The pair recently completed a training
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Lepore appointed Forest Green assistant manager
JENNA Lepore has been named Forest Green's Ladies' assistant manager A former FGR player, Jenna is a B licence coach, and has been working with the reserves this season. Boss Josh Giddins said, "I have been looking for an assistant with the
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Driver released on police bail after woman crushed by lorry
A DRIVER has been released on police bail after a woman was hit by a refuse lorry and killed in The Shambles in Worcester. The man, who is employed by Eastington-based firm Smith's Waste Management of Gloucestershire, was arrested at the scene
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Police thank public as badger cull reaches halfway point
As the badger cull reaches its planned halfway point, Gloucestershire police officers would like to thank everyone they have come into contact with during Operation Themis – the police’s response to the cull. So far two people have been arrested
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Shortwood await winners of Bath City v Poole Town
FA Cup giant-killers Shortwood United could face Conference outfit Bath City in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. The Romans were held to a 1-1 draw against Poole Town on Saturday and travel to Dorset tonight. Shortwood defeated Conference
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End of the road for car tax disc
MORE than 90 years of car history will come to an end this week with the abolition of the paper car-tax disc. The disc was introduced in 1921, but from Wednesday there will be no need for motorists to display the vehicle excise duty (VED) disc
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IN PICTURES: Forest Green vs Barnet FC
For the full picture galley CLICK HERE. Pictures by Tom Wren
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Pink Fridays
MADAM - Breast cancer is a cruel disease which will affect one in eight women during our lifetime – so this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Care wants everyone across the UK to show their support by turning their Fridays pink!
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Five things you need to know today
Five things you need to know today. 1. If American actor James Dean was still alive he would be the grand old age of 83. Sadly the Rebel Without a Cause star died on this date 59 years ago in a car accident in California at the age of 24. 2
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Marling students milk ideas for new tasty shake
SCHOOL students are working hard on a recipe for success after being given the opportunity to come up with a new flavour for a popular milkshake brand. As part of this year’s Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering, Year 8 students from Marling
