K I n g s w o o d    G r a p e v i n e

Issue No. 119                                                                                                                                  OCTOBER 2007     

Editors: Diane White (843783) & Gill Hemming (842734)

 

D a t e s   F o r   Y o u r   D i a r y

Mon        1st       Oct       Mobile Police Station                                                     Chipping                                  11.30am

Sun      14th          “        Mobile Police Station                                                     Chipping                                  11.30am

Sat       20th          “        Night not to be Missed                                                   Village Hall

NOVEMBER  ISSUE  DEADLINE:                       FRIDAY  26th OCTOBER

Tues     23rd       Oct       Kingswood Sport & Recreation Fund A.G.M                     Village Hall                                8.00pm

Wed     31st          “        Congregational Church Christmas Craft Fair                     Lower School Room       7.00pm-9.00pm

Thurs      8th       Nov       Historical Society A.G.M            and Talk                                   Village Hall

Sat       10th          “        Bridgers Project Music Night

Many thanks to St Mary’s Church for the kind donation towards our printing costs. Much appreciated.

More Anti-social Behaviour

Sadly there have been several instances recently of young boys on bikes in the village throwing fruit and eggs at houses, particularly down the High Street.  The police have been informed and are very interested in finding out more.  As this usually takes place after dark and the boys have no lights on their bikes there is the added risk of them being hit by cars on the busy Rectory Road.                   Parents take note.
Wotton-under-Edge Dramatic Society

Wotton-under-Edge Dramatic Society is presenting a comedy "No Time for Fig Leaves" by Duncan Greenwood and Robert King.  Set in the early 60's and only women are left to rule the country!  Dates 17th to 20th October, in the Town Hall at 7.30pm.  Booking Office - The Cotswold Book Room open from 24th September, tickets £5.00.
KINGSWOOD BRIDGERS PROJECT

We're holding another musical fundraising evening on Saturday 10th November, featuring our favourite live band "Against the Grain".  Tickets £7.50 each available from Barnaby Beere 844040 or Claire Adams 842026, or see Louise Willcox, Angus McCubbin, Jim Smillie, Rod and Sheila Alexander, Dave Rothwell or Jim Niddrie.  Thanks for your support!

Kingswood Sports & Recreation Fund

AGM will be held in the village hall at 8pm on Tuesday 23 October. Any nominations to the Secretary, Mark Roberts, 3 Russet Court, Kingswood by Tues 9 Oct. please.

VILLAGE APPRAISAL 

Village Appraisal progress report. Good progress is being made towards the Village Appraisal, in which all household members from the age of 11 upwards will be able to give their views on a wide range of issues, which will affect the village over the next decade. There will also be a special questionnaire for businesses. Both sets of questions are almost set. We will ask Glos. Rural Community Council to advise on the format before printing and distributing. For the distribution to and collection from each household we will need as many volunteers as possible. As usual, Kingswood has been quick to respond but more would be welcome. Distribution to about 25 houses for each volunteer should take no more than two hours and need not be done all at once. If you can help please phone Rod Alexander on 843398. If you are running a business, which may not be all that visible (e.g. from home) and would like a Business Questionnaire please contact either Rod or Pat Harty (844016).

KINGSWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The repairs to the ceiling are now completed and decoration of the chapel has started in earnest.  We haven't a date for completion, but hopefully it will be towards the middle of October.  Meanwhile our services and weekly meetings are being held in the School Room.
On the 22nd October Landlubbers Holiday Club will be holding a reunion in the Village Hall from 10.00am - 1.00pm for all the children who attended in the summer. Please bring a packed lunch. Looking forward to seeing you all.
On the 31 October at between 7.00 & 9.00pm we will be holding a CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR in the Lower School Room, everyone welcome, come and shop early for Christmas
Sunday Services are at 10.30am and 6.00pm where a warm welcome awaits you.  Kings Klub and Crèche meet on Sunday mornings from 10.30am. Family Service last Sunday in the month.
Our regular weekly meetings are Monday at 6.30pm Zion Club. Tuesday at 2.15pm - Bright Hour/Prayer & Share on alternate weeks, 7.30pm Prayer Time followed by Bible Study, Thursday at 10.15am Kings Kidz (Mother/Baby/Toddler Group), 7.30pm - Choir Practice. Sunday at 8.00pm - J.I.M.S.  Prayer Meetings are held on Friday at 9.00pm and Saturday at 8.00am. Our choir is looking for a conductor, if you can help, please contact us.
If you would like to know more about any of our activities contact Jennie on 842803 or email linandnorv@yahoo.co.uk

KINGSWOOD SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

The famous KSA Beer Festival will be held again in the Village Hall on Saturday 13th October. Featuring many new local beers and some old favourites. Tickets £10 including a good meal! Tickets from Shaenna on 520371 or Viv on 842385.
JOHN MAYO’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Are you going to university, college or doing any other form of higher education?  If so, provided you come from Kingswood, John Mayo’s Charity may be able to help you with a grant towards books or equipment. Applications should be made in writing to Dr D Hatton, 5 Wotton Road, Kingswood, before 26 October.

KINGSWOOD ABBEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

Our September meeting was a very interesting evening when Brian Bailey gave us ideas for encouraging wildlife into our gardens, much food for thought! October is our birthday dinner outing; November – A.G.M; December – Speaker Pauline Champion is guiding us with cake decorations – Penguins!

A Night Not To Be Missed

60’s Music Night in aid of St Mary’s Restoration Fund – Saturday 20th October at Kingswood Village Hall with 60’s recording artiste as Roy Orbison. Tickets £10, to include interval buffet, from Spar Shop or telephone 843199.

Thank You

Carol Jefferies and I wish to thank all those who generously donated bottles for our bottle stall at the village Showday.  (Especially the kind lady who is the KVA treasurer who went back home especially to get some port!)  Over eighty pounds was raised which will go towards the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Roger Empson - CHAIRMAN OF THE CIRENCESTER AND SOUTH COTSWOLDS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

Lower Woods 

Autumn in Lower Woods is truly one of the best times to visit: the autumn colours, the rutting deer, the ripening berries, the exhilarating feeling of breathing in the cold air and heady perfume of decaying leaves, the magic of being in the woods as the light fades, and not forgetting the infamous mud. It is also the best time of the year to get to know two easily overlooked sides of the Wood’s wildlife: its fungi and trees.

On Saturday 27th October at 10.30am (meet 10.15) we have a Fungus Foray with local expert David Shorten of the Cotswold Fungus Group. Whether you are interested in cooking wild mushrooms or simply learning about these fascinating organisms, then do come along (with a basket if you like). However pre-booking is essential as places are limited – please call the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust on 01452 383333 to reserve your place.

Then on Sunday 28th October at 2pm come and meet the Remarkable Trees of Lower Woods: a walk around this ancient landscape to learn about its rare tree species, its unusual varieties, majestic veterans, woodland characters and management history, and perhaps take part in a bit of ‘leaf peeping’.

Both events are free, and meet at Lower Woods Lodge, Inglestone Common (ST 747882). Please bring wet weather gear and walking boots/wellies as in autumn the woods can be a bit muddy!  Children welcome. Dogs must be under control.”

For more information, Tom Burditt - Lower Woods Area Manager - Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust 07787 511932

Help Gloucestershire's wildlife this summer and have fun at the same time. 'Wear your Wellies for Wildlife' is a new way to raise funds for Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust!  For your fundraising pack now: info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk  

ST MARY'S PARISH CHURCH   Priest: Rev’d Viv Kerner (01454 4261751)

Sunday Services for October: 7th   11.00 am Parish Eucharist; 14th 11.00 am Family Service;
21st 11.00 am Parish Eucharist; 28th 11.00 am Sung Matins
The church is in good heart with, amongst other things, the recent addition of a Junior Choir. The eleven youngsters from the primary school have been meeting in church at 3.00 on Thursdays to rehearse for the Harvest service. They have done really well and we hope they will continue to sing with us for  Christmas too. We have planned a slightly new service rota so please look at the dates given here. We're moving towards that busy time, (dare I mention Christmas) and will be celebrating All Souls, Remembrance Day, Christingle and of course our usual Christmas Carols, Crib Service and 'Midnight' Service on Christmas Eve. If you want any information, please contact me, Rev. Viv Kerner, 01454 261751, or the Churchwardens - Josie Eldridge (844187) and Rob Rayfield (842302)
As we all move into Autumn, may we stay fit and healthy and continue to support and care for all our residents, whatever their needs.
Village Agent

My name is Helen Doggart and I am taking over from Marion Brown as Village Agent for Kingswood, Hillesley, Alderley and Tresham. The phone number (07810630134) remains the same and I will continue, wherever possible, with existing arrangements set up by Marion.

1st KINGSWOOD Guide Pack     

Our new term has begun with a smaller unit than usual.  We are currently enjoying a Go For It called "Passion for Fashion" and after half term will be working for two badges with Christmas in mind: Party Planner and Crafts.  We are also going to another Guide event at @Bristol this term. 

 Our need for additional regular help is now urgent.  If you can help, or would like more information, please contact the Unit Guider, Susan Scothern on 845554, email scothernfamily@btinternet.com. 
Could you be a foster carer?

Fostering is the care at home of a child or young person who is unable to stay with their natural family. These children come from different backgrounds so carers are needed from all sections of the community to ensure the best ‘match’ between carer and child. Children in care may have learning or physical disabilities, or perhaps have suffered trauma, abuse or neglect. Sometimes brothers and sisters want to stay together as a sibling group, which some carers are able to take on. Woodside Fostercare strives to help them develop into adults who can lead happy and fulfilling lives, catering for a variety of needs, and seeks to help them overcome their difficulties, using appropriate therapies wherever needed.

Carers can be male or female, married or single. The main requirements are experience with children, time, commitment and a spare room. Applicants are thoroughly checked, but once selected, are trained to nationally recognised qualifications, have 24-hour support and receive a professional fee.

For further information, please call 01453 759836, or look at our website, woodsidefostercare.co.uk

 

The Village Diary can be viewed on the Grapevine website. For an entry please email Grapevine or telephone Gill on 842734.