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Recycle used batteries
HOUSEHOLDERS are urged to put any used batteries in their recycling green boxes to be collected by Stroud District Council from January 24. "At this time of year, many batteries will be purchased for all those toys and household items," said Cllr Nigel
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Difficulties for small businesses
SIR - Goldinghams' letter in this week's Gazette mentioned "extreme difficulty" in recruiting young professionals to Wotton and other local towns, which "may lead to closures elsewhere". Our PR and research business is growing and we attract people who
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Demolition on the cards
THE VICTORIA Works building on the former Bymacks site in Dursley will be completely demolished if the faade can not be saved. An application to knock down what remains of the building has been submitted by site developer Crest Nicholson and, should the
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Singers sought for new group
A NEW singing group is being launched in Thornbury by the founder of community choirs already established in Chipping Sodbury and Wotton-under-Edge. Liz Martin is setting up the group at The Chantry, Castle Street, and stresses it is open to anyone. She
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2005 point-to-point preview
THE new point-to-point season starts on January 3 and this campaign could be one of the most dramatic yet. The ban on hunting could have implications for point-to-pointing during 2006 and the future may provide new and challenging opportunities, but will
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Fouling will be prosecuted
SIR - May I remind the person(s) who exercise their dog on Upper Poole Road, Dursley, and allow it to foul the pavement on almost a daily basis, that they can be fined a maximum of £1000 consistent with a bye-law for this offence. This anti-social behaviour
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Festive fixture list wrecked!
THE County League's festive programme suffered greatly at the hands of some atrocious weather over the New Year weekend, although the matches that did go ahead produced some interesting results. On January 1, the first matchday after the Christmas break
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Popular postcard painting
SIR - Under the Edge Arts is holding its second Postcard Sized Art Exhibition on February 5 and 6 in the civic centre in Wotton. This exhibition was very popular last year and many people said they would like to contribute something this time round. Last
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Another point as plucky Rovers strive to survive
Forest Green Rovers 0 Aldershot Town 0 THE Lawn's top brass will not lodge an appeal against Julian Alsop's second half red card, which marred Forest Green's New Year's Day draw with Aldershot Town. Rovers manager Alan Lewer, chairman Trevor Horsley,
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Smoke without fire?
SMOKE alarms are causing chaos in sheltered housing throughout the Stroud District Council area prompting fears that a real emergency may one day be ignored. The super-sensitive alarms automatically trigger a call out from the fire service when the residential
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Hunt ban nurtures madness
SIR - It is with concern that I feel obliged to write to your paper. The letter by League Against Cruel Sports (Gazette, December 24) just goes to show what we have to expect following the ban on hunting with hounds. No sooner than the ink has dried on
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Farewell to our Harold
ONE OF Wotton-under-Edge's most colourful characters with a quaint sense of attire - he always wore a skirt - has died. Harold Wood, who is believed to be in his 70s, collapsed outside Wotton Co-op last Thursday. The cause of death is not known. Mr Wood
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Give help now and for future
SIR - I would like to thank the public for the fantastic response so far to the Disasters and Emergency Committee Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. In the first 24 hours over £5 million has been donated while Oxfam itself has already raised £1.5 million following
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Tsunami disaster: Yate stands in silent respect
YATE Shopping Centre came to a standstill on Wednesday out of respect for those affected by the earthquake that shook the Indian Ocean. A three minutes silence was held in memory of those killed when the tsunami hit the coasts of Thailand, the Maldives
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Yate surge to third spot after double header
YATE Town enjoyed a fine weekend over the new year and their two wins moved them into third place in Division One West of the Southern League. Manager Rich Thompson said: "I couldn't have been more pleased. They were two fantastic results against two
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Festive fixture list wrecked!
THE County League's festive programme suffered greatly at the hands of some atrocious weather over the New Year weekend, although the matches that did go ahead produced some interesting results. On January 1, the first matchday after the Christmas break
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Tsunami disaster: Sri Lanka mission for water expert
A WINTERBOURNE man has flown to the aid of disaster-torn Sri Lanka to provide life-saving support. Oxfam worker Paul Sherlock left for Sri Lanka on Wednesday evening following a request from the World Health Organisation and the UN to help oversee and
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Survivor's tsunami terror
A DIVING instructor from Alveston has been reunited with his parents after surviving the tsunami disaster. J J Squier was teaching a group of tourists to dive off the Thai island of Ko Phi Phi. J J, 22, was "chucked around like he was in a washing machine
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Survivor's tsunami terror
A DIVING instructor from Alveston has been reunited with his parents after surviving the tsunami disaster. J J Squier was teaching a group of tourists to dive off the Thai island of Ko Phi Phi. J J, 22, was "chucked around like he was in a washing machine
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Help make life easier
NEW YEAR, new thoughts, new plans, new resolutions. These can be both exciting and a little daunting but can be much easier with a little professional help. Qualified life coaches Debb Parker (nee Holmes) and Peter Halsey are offering such help with Workout
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Weekend picture
This cannot be January! Enjoying this week's very mild weather are these ducks on the village pond in Latteridge Picture by Steve Richards GSR04H04
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Drink-drive arrests fall for third year
THE number of motorists in Avon and Somerset arrested for drink driving over the festive period has fallen for the third consecutive year. Figures show that 224 motorists were arrested for either refusing to take a breath test or testing positive after
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Tsunami disaster: Collection from church
A SPECIAL collection at Thornbury Methodist Church on Sunday raised over £300 for the tsunamu victims and another collection is being taken this Sunday. Chairman of the Bristol Methodist district the Rev Ward Jones says the response by the general public
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40 years since Beeching cuts
THE RAILWAY age was well into its stride in Victorian Britain and every town and village yearned for a railway station. In 1844 the Bristol and Gloucester Railway Company forged their new line through the Severn Vale with a number of local stations opening
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Hospital site must change
SIR - In reply to Ali Dent's article (Gazette, December 24) this is referring to the new hospital for Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The Conservatives and the NHS are saying that an overwhelming majority of people want Frenchay as the preferred option
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Churches unite to face tragedy
CHURCHES around Gloucestershire have been united in prayer for all those affected by the Asian tsunami tragedy. The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Rev Michael Perham, has issued a message and special prayer to clergy to help focus and support their prayers
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Singers sought for new group
A NEW singing group is being launched in Thornbury by the founder of community choirs already established in Chipping Sodbury and Wotton-under-Edge. Liz Martin is setting up the group at The Chantry, Castle Street, and stresses it is open to anyone. She
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The day a land of life and dreams died
SIR - The recent events in the Far East have shocked and horrified us all. Our thoughts and prayers must surely be with the survivors and the relatives of those who have died. I am sure that our community will respond in whatever way they can to assist
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Response to appeal plea is 'fantastic'
SIR - I would like to thank the public for the fantastic response so far to the Disasters and Emergency Committee Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. In the first 24 hours over £5 million has been donated while Oxfam itself has already raised £1.5 million following
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Gazette Comment
IT has been 12 days since the world was, quite literally, shaken by one of the biggest natural disasters of our time. Aid work is underway and, little by little, those affected by the devastating tsunamis will begin to rebuild their lives and look to
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With the Pirates
IF ever there was a home banker, it has to be tomorrow's clash at the Memorial Stadium with Coca Cola League Two bottom side Cambridge United the visitors. United have managed four wins all season, three of them in the league, with a solitary away victory
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Happiness is the essence
IF YOU'RE feeling a little low after the holiday festivities then Thornbury-based Octopus Players have just the thing to perk you up. Laughter will be guaranteed when the players stage their 2005 pantomime - Harry Spotter and the Essence of Happiness
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Have your say on level of next year's council tax
COUNCIL tax in South Gloucestershire is being discussed at a variety of meetings across the region. Residents are being asked for their opinion on tax levels, which will be set on February 23. South Gloucestershire Council last year raised council tax
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Mangotsfield are on top of the world
A DRAW and a win over the New Year holiday period plus a 1-0 defeat for previous league leaders Evesham United at Sutton Coldfield hoisted Mangotsfield United into top spot in Southern League Division One West. Mangotsfield United 2 Stourport Swifts 1
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Gentlemen battle it out as a challenge
ON A crisp sunny Sunday morning in December two opposing bands of valiant warriors did riotous, muddy battle with a football on a field in the middle of the ancient Roman Camp. The prize was the prestigious Millennium Challenge Plate held by Oldbury-on-Severn
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Be a Straggler!
STINCHCOMBE Stragglers Cricket Club will be providing small group tuition with a qualified coach for ages nine to 15, starting on Saturday, January 15, at Rednock Sports Hall (Rednock Drive, Dursley). There will be indoor nets, in-season nets and practice
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Wotton's tournament challenge
ONE of the largest indoor hockey tournaments in the UK takes place this weekend and Wotton-under-Edge Hockey Club will a part of it, competing against the cream of indoor hockey. The special tournament takes place annually in the Midlands with top teams
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Local politics
SIR - With reference to Sarah Alvis's letter in the Gazette of December 24, I would suggest she gets herself involved in local politics instead of criticising - and find out what is involved before she puts pen to paper (she has not got a clue). Brian
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Volunteer your help
COULD you make a difference in Gloucestershire in the Year of the Volunteer? In Gloucestershire the National Trust cares for many wonderful examples of Britain's cultural and natural heritage and is only able to maintain them through the vast contributions
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Getting health message across
MENTAL health problems have had a certain stigma attached. Indeed, the National Schizophrenia Fellowship adopted the operating name "Rethink" partially due to the connotations its original name carried. But committee members of a Dursley-based group are
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Events around the region
Berkeley, Cam, Dursley and Wotton-under-Edge Friday, January 7 10-11.30am, Slimbridge, Village Hall. Slimbridge Toddler Club. 1.30-3.30pm, Cam, Memorial Hall. Tea dance 8pm, Wotton, Royal British Legion. Bingo. Saturday, January 8 8.30-11.30am, Dursley
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Gazette Comment
IT has been 12 days since the world was, quite literally, shaken by one of the biggest natural disasters of our time. Aid work is underway and, little by little, those affected by the devastating tsunamis will begin to rebuild their lives and look to
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Investigation called off
A POLICE investigation into the death of a woman in Dursley last week has been scaled down. Following a preliminary post-mortem examination, police now believe that the woman, who was in her 30s, died as a result of natural causes. The body was found
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Team aims to help long-term patients
MEMBERS of the North Nibley Romania Team made their annual Christmas visit to remote psychiatric hospital in the former Eastern Bloc nation. The charity, formed in the early 1990s, provides support for the Vulcan Psychiatric Hospital in the remote village
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Business suffers with Long Street closure
A BUSINESSWOMAN from Dursley is urging Bymacks site developers Crest Nicholson to get on with scaffolding the remains of the Victoria Works. Amanda Cale, of Classy Glass and Awards, based at The Priory in Long Street, has suffered a slump in business
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Unique double for county
GLOUCESTERSHIRE has become the focus of the golf world after the county became the first ever to hold the presidency of the English Golf Union and the chairmanship of the English Ladies' Golf Association at the same time. The appointment of Jenny Clink
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Churches unite to face Asian tragedy
CHURCHES in and around Gloucestershire will be united in their prayers this Sunday for all those affected by the Asian tsunami tragedy. The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Rev Michael Perham, has issued a message and special prayer (below) to clergy to
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Visitors pay their respects to victims of the tsunami
Visitors to St Mary's Church in Wotton-under-Edge observe the national three minutes silence in memory of the victims of the South Asian tsunami disaster at noon on Wednesday. GJA4V05
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Practice makes perfect for Laura
AN AMBITION shared by many young people, is that of appearing on television, in films, or in the theatre. It's one thing to harbour an ambition, but it is another to actively chase after it - and Laura Taylor from Berkeley is working hard to achieve these
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Chance to play at The Lawn
FOREST Green Rovers are inviting all of the region's junior and school football teams to participate in their annual six-a-side tournament, which will see all matches taking place at The Lawn. The competition takes place on Sunday, May 1. There will be
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Rodney Parade safe - Brown
NEWPORT rugby fans were told today: "Rodney Parade is safe." Chief benefactor Tony Brown crushed rumours of a sell-off by insisting property developers would not be allowed to step into Rodney Parade. And he said even if he leaves he will ensure the ground
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Baby told to 'stay put' didn't listen
A COUPLE from Wotton-under-Edge had a Christmas surprise when their first child decided to make an appearance. Hayley and Stephen Walker, of Knapp Road, were delighted when Robert Michael Lewis was delivered at Stroud Hospital at 10.15am on Christmas
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Disasters abetted by 'profit before planet'
SIR - Reports about Asia's tragic tsunami correctly say it was caused by an Earthquake but miss out our role in making it worse. There is nothing new in tidal waves and storm surges hitting coastlines, where possible traditional communities avoid living
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'I didn't get her removed'
A TOWN councillor has refuted claims that she asked for the owner of Wotton Animal Centre, who has since shut her sanctuary, to be removed from the doorway of a shop. According to Cllr June Cordwell, Veronica Bruce, who had been collecting money, and
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Add to town's blueprint for the future
A TOWN reflecting Dursley's heritage and culture, a place where shoppers and tourists wish to linger and shop - this is Vale Vision's goal. In partnership with Stroud District Council Vale Vision is commissioning a town centre design survey to establish
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Healthy response to NHS Trust survey
PATIENTS have praised the care provided by North Bristol NHS Trust, which runs Frenchay and Southmead hospitals. Recently discharged patients singled out doctors, nurses and the overall care on offer at the two busy hospitals as significantly better than
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Team aims to help long-term patients
MEMBERS of the North Nibley Romania Team made their annual Christmas visit to remote psychiatric hospital in the former Eastern Bloc nation. The charity, formed in the early 1990s, provides support for the Vulcan Psychiatric Hospital in the remote village
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Tsunami disaster: Communities start fundraising
IN THE the wake of the recent disaster in the Indian Ocean parishioners in Oldbury-on-Severn have banded together to host a soup lunch in the Methodist Chapel tomorrow (11.30am-2pm). A bring and buy stall will be available. All parishioners and visitors
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Alex collects over £500 to help wave victims
A STUDENT nurse from Chipping Sodbury has single handedly collected more than £500 for the South-East Asia disaster fund. Alex Dixon, 24, was so moved by the images of devastation caused by the tsunami that hit the coasts of Thailand, The Maldives and
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Graham's torrid time
A FIREFIGHTER from Yate had to summon every ounce of courage and stamina as he faced his biggest challenge last week - the wrath of Anne Robinson. Graham Mill-Wilson came face-to-face with the fiery television personality when he appeared as a contestant
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'We don't want a gypsy site here'
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S supremo on travellers' policies does not want a gypsy site on Yate's Road to Nowhere. Cllr Allan Higgs, the council's executive member for corporate affairs which includes policies on travellers, says he does not want to pursue
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2005 Point to Point preview
THE new point-to-point season starts on January 3 and this campaign could be one of the most dramatic yet. The ban on hunting could have implications for point-to-pointing during 2006 and the future may provide new and challenging opportunities, but will
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Tsunami disaster: Specialist police are on standby
SPECIALIST police officers from Avon and Somerset are on standby to go to the parts of South East Asia left devastated by the tsunami disaster. Fifteen officers from the force's support group and underwater search team have been put on standby to be sent
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With the Reds
ALL the talk at Ashton Gate this week has centred on City defender Matthew Hill, who looks set to leave the club any day now. The 23-year-old, who can play in the centre of defence or at right-back, has been involved in talks with Championship sides Queens
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Tsunami disaster: Joint effort to help out
ROTARIANS in Thornbury are joining forces with the town's Lions' Club to raise funds for victims of the tsunami disaster. Members of both organisations will be out in St Mary Shopping Centre tomorrow and at Tesco all day on Saturday and Sunday. They will
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County is golf focus
GLOUCESTERSHIRE has become the focus of the golf world after the county became the first ever to hold the presidency of the English Golf Union and the chairmanship of the English Ladies' Golf Association at the same time. The appointment of Jenny Clink
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Road funds are 'charade'
DECISIONS over the allocation of council funds for road improvement schemes have been labelled a "charade" by the leader of South Gloucestershire Council. Cllr Neil Halsall made the comment as he threatened not to vote on priority schemes because the
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Tsunami disaster: Male choir sets date
DURSLEY Male Voice Choir, with soloist Kevin Robbins, will be performing a concert in Lister Hall, Dursley, on Saturday, February 5 (7.30pm) to help raise money for the fund set up following the devastation caused throughout Asia by the Boxing Day tsunami
