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Stroud farmers’ market news with Gerb Gerbrands: What do regular market shoppers think of as the second Saturday of the month market approaches?
PERHAPS: “Ooh isn’t this the week that funny smoked seed and nut stall is there? I love their smoked sea salt.” Or perhaps: “Right I’m going to’ double up on the salted caramel brownie from Fair and Square because last month I only got a
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Government accused over badger cull
The Government has been accused at the Court of Appeal of acting unlawfully by allowing the latest badger culls to go ahead without an independent expert panel (IEP) to monitor whether the animals are being killed in a humane way. The Badger Trust
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Travellers set up camp at Cheapside car park
A GROUP of travellers have set up camp in Cheapside car park. Around five caravans are parked in the car park behind Stroud railway station. It is believed they have been there for the last two days. More information to follow.
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VIDEO: Boss Ady Pennock on life at the New Lawn
Forest Green boss Ady Pennock talks to SNJ sports editor Ashley Loveridge at today's press briefing at The New lawn. He looks back on the 1-0 victory at AFC Telford on Tuesday night. The former Stoke City coach expresses his delight at the
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E-fit released after man, 85, has wallet snatched at bus stop
POLICE are appealing for information after an 85-year-old man had his wallet snatched at a bus stop in Cheltenham. The incident happened at 1pm on Monday, October 6 in Tommy Taylor's Lane. The offender struck up a conversation with the elderly
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Cirencester Chiropractors launch emergency services and armed forces discount scheme
GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S armed forces and emergency services personnel are set to save pounds in a new scheme set up by Dyer St Chiropractic Clinic in Cirencester. From this week, all employees of the British Emergency Services and Military Forces (Army
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Top awards for local Karate Club
INSTRUCTORS and Students of Cotswold Karate Club gained several awards a few weeks ago.David O’Bryan the clubs Chief Instructor was awarded his fifth Dan Black Belt and presented with the Hall of Fame Shield by Head of WUMA Richard Hopkins.Instructor
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Stroud Probus
OCCASIONALLY a guest speaker has the ability to grab the attention of the audience with his opening remarks and maintain their interest throughout the presentation.This was the case when Peter Berry from Gloucester gave a talk entitled 'And the wife
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Will Forest Green copy England's goalkeeping drill?
Will Forest Green goalkeeping coach Kevin Phillips be using this England keeping drill on Sam Russell, Steve Arnold and Paul White? Post by England Football Team.
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Stroud Rambling Club
THE viewpoint from Shab Hill with it's magnificent view across the Vale of Gloucester was the starting point of a 10 mile walk by members of the Stroud Rambling Club.The early part taking the Gloucester Way to Coberley proceeding on to Harley Hill
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Activate
A FREE community event for families.There will be crafts, games, activities, refreshments.This is an opportunity to explore faith in a fun and creative environment.It is held on Sunday, October 19 from 3:15pm to 5:30pm in St Laurence Church in the centre
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Vale Stoma Support Group (VSSG)
THE new Vale Stoma Support Group (VSSG) held its first meeting on October 8 at Dursley Methodist Church, Community Rooms when there was a lively discussion on diet.Those present volunteered to encourage others to join this mutual support group.Anyone
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Stroud Wine Circle
DURING September Wine Circle members went on their annual day out which this year consisted of a visit to Haynes Motor Museum situated at Sparkford, near Yeovil which proved to be most interesting with an informative guide relating the history of some
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On this day - October 9
NATIONAL DAY OF UGANDA 1701: Yale College in the United States received its charter. 1804: Hobart, Tasmania, was founded. 1888: The 555ft white marble Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills, was opened. 1905: Sarah Bernhardt
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Badger Trust to appeal over culls
The Badger Trust is going to the Court of Appeal in its battle over the legality of the latest badger culls in Gloucestershire and Somerset. The challenge arises from the Government's decision to sanction a second year of "controlled shooting"
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Boycott sympathises with Pietersen
Geoffrey Boycott insists Kevin Pietersen has a right to be "miffed" after his England career was cut short without proper explanation. Former England opener Boycott was, like Pietersen, no stranger to controversy during his own outstanding international
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Stonehouse Wheelers
AUGUST began with Carol Kambites leading 13 members on a sunny but breezy afternoon on a trip to Arlingham.It is always a pleasure to reach the river bank to enjoy the views.Tea was taken at the Stable Cafe at Saul before coming home via Westend.On August
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FOOTBALL: Matt Bennett at the double for Shortwood
Southern League Division One South and West Wantage Town 1 Shortwood Utd 3 By Paul Benneyworth A MATT Bennett brace helped Shortwood stretch their unbeaten run to nine games with an emphatic victory at Wantage Town. Bennett broke
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Randwick Gardening Club
A COMMITTEE meeting took place at "Rosebank" on Monday, October 6, it was voted unanimously to donate £100 to the Mayor`s Defibrillator Fund. Full membership subscriptions will remain the same for 2015, - £11 per year. The next
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All Aboard the Fundraising Express
IT HAS been a busy summer for Inchbrook company Pathfinder Tours, between being one of the country’s leading rail excursion promoters, the staff and volunteers have found time to raise money for local charities.Jenni Gardner Marketing Manager explained
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FOOTBALL: Forest Green's Anthony Barry joins Accrington Stanley on loan
FOREST Green midfielder Anthony Barry has joined League Two outfit Accrington Stanley on a three-month loan deal. The former Rovers captain arrived at the New Lawn with Andy Managan on a three-year contract in May 2013, has yet to feature in a
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Anaerobic Digestion Presentation for businesses
THE Cheltenham Low Carbon Partnership was established in October 2008. Its aim is to reduce Gloucestershire’s carbon emissions and its priority is to create sustainable workplaces. On the behalf of the partnership, Vision 21 has organised a
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New book aims to help disabled young people find their dream job
TALENTED cartoonist and comedian Robin Shaw has created a new illustrated book encouraging and advising young people with a disability how to gain their dream job. Robin who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity
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Enjoy cake and real ale while taxing your brain cells
ENJOY cake and real ale while taxing your brain cells in Stonehouse. A quiz night is being held tonight, Friday in the Stonehouse Community Centre to raise money for parliamentary Labour candidate David Drew’s election campaign. Labour activists
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Thousands raised in memory of Richard 'Dolly' Watson
STROUD and Stonehouse Round Table has donated £8,000 to charity in memory of loyal member Richard ‘Dolly’ Watson, who died earlier this year. The money was split between the Cotswold Care Hospice, Frampton on Severn Sailing Club and Brain Tumour
