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The Cube, 19 Love Lane, Cirencester,
GL7 1YP - Tel: 01285 656757.
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Stratton News
PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY
STRATTON ASSOCIATION
Queries to Val: 01285 651243
EDITOR: NIKKI COX
Email: strattonnews@gmail.com
Tel: 01285 641850
COPY DEADLINE: 20TH OF MONTH
Find out what’s happening in and around Stratton
and Baunton
· Entertainment and events
· Clubs and groups
· Church and community services
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STRATTON WOMENS INSTITUTE
The next Stra on WI mee ng will be held at the village hall
on September 15th at 7 pm
Connie will be doing a card demo with a workshop a er.
Come and have some fun and make new friends.
Tea and Coffee with our delicious cakes available as usual.
For more informa on please call Branwen tel: 01285 640003
or email: Branwenlucas@hotmail.co.uk
EYES DOWN 7.00pm
Contact Chris Gorton 654404
STRATTON PROBUS CLUB
The Club meets on the 2nd
and 4th
Thursday each month at Cirencester Golf Club
for coffee at 9.45 followed by a talk at 10.30, and occasional lunch.
New members are always welcome.
Forthcoming meetings and talks are as follows:
13th October: Talk by John Milner: “The Channel Tunnel “
27th October: Late start - Talk by David Thorpe: "On The Top of The World"
Long talk with lunch part way through
Full programme details at www.strattonprobus.org.uk/programme.
For more info, contact John Milner 07836 341550 / E. stratton.probus@gmail.com
CIRENCESTER LADIES PROBUS CLUB
Our meetings are at St Peter's Court, St Peter's Road with coffee at 10am
and the talk at 10.30 (which lasts about an hour)
Our next meeting will be on Monday 3rd
October
Kathy Butterworth will talk about “Inspirational Women.”
Visitors welcome. Further information from Anne Collins: 01285 653293
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Wednesday 26th October at Cirencester Bap st Church
Insiders / Outsiders: Refugees from Nazi Europe and their
contribu on to Bri sh culture
A Talk by Monica Bohm-Duchen
Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck College
Doors open at 7pm. Talks start at 7:30pm promptly. Talks are free to members.
Refreshments are available. Visitors are welcome with a contribu on of £7.
More details on www.theartssocietycorinium.org/talks/insiders-outsiders
STRATTON VILLAGE HALL
Rural Cinema
THE FORGIVEN
Thursday, October 27th
2022. 7.00 - 7.30 p.m.
Cast: Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Caleb Landry Jones, Abbey Lee, Said
Taghmaoul, Ismael Kanater, Jessica Chastain, Alex Jennings, Christopher
Abbott, Marie-Josee Croze, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, Imane El Merchrafi, David
McSavage, Anas El Baz, Ben Affan, Mourad Zaoui, Briana Belle, Omar Ghazaoui
Director: John Michael McDonagh
Explores the reverberations of a random accident on the lives of both the local
Muslims, and Western visitors to a house party at a grand villa in the High
Atlas Mountains of Morocco over a single weekend.
Ticket: £3.00. Run time: 1hr 57 mins. Cert: 18
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The last Stratton Superstars event is a Race Night !
It takes place on Friday 7th October at 7.30pm from the
Stratton House Hotel.
Places are limited so please go to www.strattonsuperstars.co.uk to
register as soon as possible!
With nearly £14k raised so far, we are on track for the £25k target which will
benefit a number of local organisations.
Last year the Superstars raised over £20,000 for local charities and they
encourage anyone taking part to ask friends, family members, work
colleagues etc to donate to the Superstars.
Full details on how to donate and who they are supporting can be found at http://
strattonsuperstars.co.uk. If you would like to volunteer for any of the stewarding roles (it
might get you out of running!), please contact Jon Cummins on jon.cummins76@gmail.com.
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The Cinema Library - DVDs of past Rural Cinema shows. To
hire, call Terry on 655154 Films to hire include:
A Star is Born; Belfast; Bohemian Rhapsody; ; Darkest Hour; Dream Horse; Elvis; First Man;
FishermanÕs Friends; No Time to Die; Official Secrets; Operatio Mincemeat; Rocketman; Stan and
Ollie; The Father; The Post; The Favourite; The Greatest Showman; Uncharted; Yesterday.
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Job Vacancy
Early Years Prac oner - Stra on Pre-School
Stra on Pre-School is an established pre-school centre that caters for children aged 2, 3 and
4. Based next to Stra on School, Cirencester we offer weekday sessions from 9am – 3pm.
The Pre-School is run by a friendly, experienced, and highly qualified team, covering all areas
of the Early Years Founda on Stage Curriculum. We aim to prepare them for school by
developing their imagina on, social and physical skills, communica on, and language ability
We are looking for an enthusias c person to join our team on a permanent contract as an
Early Years Prac oner. The role will be 2.5 day sessions plus bank cover; exact days and
hours will be discussed during the interview. An accredited Level 3 Early Years Qualifica on*
and experience is essen al.
*h ps://www.gov.uk/government/publica ons/early-years-qualifica ons-achieved-in-
england
For an applica on form, full job specifica on or further informa on, please email:
administrator@stra onplaygroup.org
Closing Date for Applica ons: Friday 21st
October 2022
Interviews will be held: November 2022
ThisÊorganisa onÊisÊcommi edÊtoÊsafeguardingÊandÊpromo ngÊtheÊwelfareÊofÊchildrenÊandÊexpectsÊallÊstaffÊandÊ
volunteersÊtoÊshareÊthisÊcommitment.ÊBackgroundÊchecksÊandÊanÊenhancedÊDBSÊcheckÊwillÊbeÊrequired.ÊReferencesÊ
willÊbeÊobtainedÊpriorÊtoÊinterview.Ê
A Tribute to Denise Selby
Stra onÊNews,Êon behalf of her family, wishes to
pay tribute to Denise Selby, landlady and
cherished member of the community who passed
away peacefully on Friday 26th
August 2022.
A much-loved wife of the late Richard (Dick),
beloved Mother to Ma and Jus n, cherished
Grandmother to Jordan, Joe and Declan. The
Drillman’s Queen for 31 years; a place that will
never be the same without its bea ng heart.
So many happy memories for all of us who knew her, of which Denise was so central. We
shall all miss her. Thank you for everything you did for the community. Stra on won't be
the same without you. Dona ons, if desired, can made payable to Longfield Hospice and
may be sent care of A Slade And Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP.
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Cirencester Civic Society
at The Ashcroft Cente, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RA
Holst and his Cirencester connections
On Monday 17 October 2022
A talk by Laura Kinnear
An illustrated talk by the curator of the Holst Museum in Cheltenham.
The famous composer had family connec ons with our town.
Visitors welcome £3.00pp - doors open at 7.00pm and the talk starts at 7.30pm.
If you would like to join the Cirencester Civic Society, please contact us
on info@ccsoc.org.uk. More details about what we do is on www.ccsoc.org.uk
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The Tuesday Group
Unfortunately due to the Tuesday Group having to cancel their talks for the 2 years while the
Covid epidemic was on, we have not had as many people attending their talks so we are
hoping that all our old and new friends will be returning to join in once again.
We had a very entertaining evening on Tuesday 6th
September when Kate Peake showed us
many films and videos of traditional events which took place over the past year in
Gloucestershire. This included shots from the Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill, and the Steam
Fair which was held at South Cerney Air Field in August
On Tuesday 4th
October, we will be having a talk by Ian MacKintosh on
400 Hundred Years of Stroudwater Textiles at Stratton Village Hall, 7.00
for 7.30 pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone - and new people, too - joining us to listen to this talk.on
Tuesday 4th
October. Admission £2.00 which includes a light refreshment.
For further information please contact Judith Wood : 01295 652713
or Gill Keen: 01295 652069
At our mee ng on Tuesday 6th
September, Stroud ar st Chris James
gave us a brilliant evening with interac ve demonstra ons on sketch-
ing, ink and bleach pain ng and he even created a ceramic vase!
Our next event is on Tuesday 4th
October at 7pm
at the Cirencester Bap st Church.
Christopher Ronus - professional illustrator and society member - will be
telling us all about his watercolour illustra on work.
Society members and visitors most welcome. For more details on our talks, workshops,
weekly pain ng sessions and more, please see our website www.cirencesterartsociety.com.
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“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
LM Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Our first mee ng for the Season started in September with a talk by Ruth Chivers, the
Publicity Officer for Gloucestershire for the Na onal Garden Scheme. Bordering three
coun es, we are lucky to have many gardens to view, from small to large, opened by
dedicated gardeners star ng with snowdrops to Autumn colours.
The N.G.S. is 95 years old and since 1927 has been the most significant charitable
fundraiser of nursing in the United Kingdom. It was started by the philanthropist William
Rathbone when there was no NHS. He wanted to raise funds for paid nurses to care for
pa ents., so he contacted Florence Nigh ngale, who suggested an ins tute to train women
to be district nurses. To fund this, socialite Elsie Wragg suggested opening gardens.
In 1927, 609 gardens were opened, cos ng a shilling per person, including King George V
who opened Sandringham, Norfolk. These included Sudeley Castle and Westbury Court,
and 80 of these gardens are s ll open today. In 1984 saw the first dona on to Macmillan
Nurses and 1996, 5 new nursing and health organisa ons were included such as Parkinson
UK.
Today there are over 3500 gardens open and in 2021 the NGS raised over £3million. Please
look at their website for gardens to visit and you will enjoy some lovely gardens as well as a
cup of tea and cake at most venues. www.ngs.org.uk while raising funds for nursing care.
Following this most interes ng talk, we had a mely demonstra on by our commi ee
member, Gerald Blackwell. This was on taking pelargonium cu ngs. Several of us have
been inspired to do so and await our results.
Our compe on was a vase of 3 different flower stems. 1st
Joanna Howe, 2nd
Delia
Newbury, 3rd
Shirley Mathews.
Jobs to do in October:
¨ Autumn winds blowing the leaves off the trees will make lovely leaf mould, so collect
them up
¨ A selec ve cut back of perennials and ornamental grasses leaving some stems over
winter to provide homes and food for wildlife.
¨ Divide , summer flowering plants such as asters, hemerocallis, Siberian iris, lily of the
valley, oriental poppy, peonies.
¨ Repair lawns, by sowing seed while the soil is s ll warm. Rake the area removing
weeds or a dead thatch and over-seed any sparse areas. Germina on should take 7 to
10 days.
Our next mee ng is on 13th
October. We are having a Harvest Supper.
Tickets must be bought beforehand. We will start at 7pm,
The talk by Joff Elphick en tled ‘ Crayfish on the Lawn’ follows our supper.
The compe on is 4+ le er words from Halloween.
Cirencester’s Gardening Club
Stratton & Baunton Horticultural Society
cirencestergardeningclub.co.uk
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Cirencester Food Bank
We provide three days’ nutri onally balanced emergency food and
support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.
Go to Cirencester Food Bank website for all details: h ps://
cirencester.foodbank.org.uk. You can make an enquiry on the website form, or call them
on 07506 174 372, or email info@cirencester.foodbank.org.uk
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Here at Citizens Advice Stroud and Cotswold Districts we are seeing an
increase in demand for our services as a result of the cost of living crisis.
Over the last three months we have seen a 92% increase in requests for charitable
help from the same period last year, with people seeking help with food, fuel or
hardship fund payments.
Whilst the Energy Price Guarantee announced on the 8th
September comes as a
huge relief to households, energy bills are still very high. In winter 2021, the energy
price cap was set at £1,277 for typical use. The new Price Guarantee starting on 1
October for households on typical use will be £2,500 a year.
We are very concerned about how vulnerable residents will cope this autumn and
winter when temperatures drop and they need to turn their heating on. We have
already advised clients on prepayment meters who do not have enough credit to run
medical equipment that relies on electricity; clients who cannot afford to heat their
water; parents who are skipping meals to feed their children and pensioners unable to
afford their fuel bills. In our largely rural districts, many residents rely on oil for heating
and hot water and we have been contacted by people who cannot afford the cost of
the minimum order.
What to do if you are worrying about money...
Our national Citizens Advice website (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) has lots of
useful advice and tools to help you.
We would suggest:
1. working out your budget and think about where you might be able to make
savings. Look at the debt guidance too if you have any debts;
2. contact your energy supplier to see what help they can offer;
3. check if you might be entitled to any benefits such as Universal Credit, Council
Tax Support, Pension Credit or disability benefits. You can use online benefit
calculators such as Turn2Us, Entitledto or Policy in Practice;
4. make sure you have received any cost of living payments that you are entitled to
including the council tax rebate if you are in a council tax Band A-D property.
You can access email advice through our local website under the Get Help section.
(https://www.citizensadvice-stroudandcotswold.org.uk/)
If you cannot access the internet please call us on our freephone number 0808 800
0510 to access advice.
If you are really struggling and don't have enough food to eat you can call
the Trussell Trust Help through Hardship Helpline on 08082 082138.
Please do ask for help – we understand that these are worrying times.
The cost of living crisis
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Sunday 2nd
October: 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 9th
October: 9.30am Cel c Worship
Sunday 16th
October: 9.30am Big Breakfast Bash at Stra on
CofE Primary School (more details
in flyer to follow)
Sunday 23rd
October: 11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 30th
October: NoÊMorningÊServiceÊatÊStra on butÊeveryoneÊisÊ
welcomeÊatÊtheÊUnited Benefice Service in All
Saints, North Cerney, at 11am.
3.30pm All Souls’ Service at Stra on (more
details to follow)
Sunday 2nd
October: 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving
Harvest Thanksgiving Services
Sunday 2nd
October
9.30am, St Peter’s, Stra on and
9.30am, St Mary Magdalene, Baunton
Harvest is the me of year when we especially remember and give thanks to God for
the many blessings and benefits that we receive and enjoy. It is a me when we also
think of those who are not so fortunate, and with the soaring cost of living and energy
bills the number needing help will be greater than ever. At StÊPeter’s, we do hope, as
in previous years, to be able to support our local FoodÊBank with ns and dried goods
and also gi s of fresh vegetables and fruit for TheÊHaven in Gloucester as they provide
hot meals for the families and children in their care.
We appreciate that prices are rising but do hope that you may be able to support in
some small way and, if so, offerings can be brought to the Harvest service in StÊPeter’s,Ê
Stra on, or le in the porch at StÊPeter’s over the weekend. Thank you.
Services in St Peter’s this month:
October News from the Church
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N M W !
The Choir is enjoying mee ng again
a er its summer break. An exci ng pro-
gramme of music is planned for both
the Autumn term and into the new
year.
We are always keen to welcome new
members, so do come along and try us
out: TuesdaysÊ7.15pmÊ–Ê8.45pm,ÊNorth
Cerney Village Hall (parking opposite);
Cost: £5 per session.
For further details please email:
choirchurnvalley@gmail.com
or call Revd David on:
01285 655199.
You are warmly invited to the
All Souls’ Service
in St Peter’s Church, Stratton
on Sunday 30th
October at 3.30pm
An opportunity to take a moment to remember a loved one who you have lost communally
in church. A simple, quiet and peaceful occasion.
The names of those to be remembered will be read out and you will be invited to light a
candle in their memory. If there is someone you would like to have remembered during the
service, please email their name to beneficeoffice.cv@gmail.com or speak to
Revd David on: 01285 655199 (byÊ21st
ÊOctoberÊlatestÊplease).
NEW FOUNDATION GOVERNOR SOUGHT FOR STRATTON COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Following the resignation of the long-standing Foundation Governor at Stratton CofE
Primary School, a new volunteer is urgently sought for this interesting and important
role.
Foundation governors are vital members of governing board teams in church schools.
They have a specific responsibility for monitoring and developing the school's Christian
distinctiveness as well as a concern for standards.
If you would like to find out more about the role of a Foundation Governor, please
get in touch with Beth Hamid on: bethhamid@googlemail.com or T: 01285 644895, or
Susan Hudson: sjhudson@live.co.uk
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Award winning pickled onions and pickled eggs
ready for Christmas orders!
· Large jars of Pickled Eggs (approx. 30 eggs) in clear or
brown vinegar. Only £8:50 a jar.
· Medium jars of 13 Pickled Eggs are £5
· Small jars of 8 Pickled Eggs are £3.50
· Large Jars of Pickled Onions, plain or Chilli are also £8.50 a jar.
· Medium Jars of Pickled Onions are £4.50
· Small jars of Pickled Onions are £2.50
Available to order again this year from Carol & Brian Sanderson.
Either by emailing: basil.brush1974@hotmail.co.uk
or phoning: 01285 671055
ALL proceeds going to “Cancer Research UK
Having an allotment
is a great way to
keep fit and have
your own supply of
fruit and vegetables
and with food prices
rising it saves money
as well. People who
“grow their own”
tend to eat more
fruit and veg be-
cause it is fresher and has far more fla-
vour. With a bit of effort, homework
and planning you’ll soon have a supply
homegrown, super-nutri ous fruit and
veg.
Allotments are also an enjoyable way
to get exercise and improve the environ-
ment as well as helping to reduce your
carbon footprint. Allotments are good
for mental health, a great way of making
new friends or increasing social contact.
Children love the magic of gardening,
they love visi ng every few days to
check-in on their li le projects and they
will eat more veg when they pick their
own food to eat. Allotments bring you
closer to nature and help you to relax in
a busy world, you can watch and hear
the an cs of the woodpeckers & squir-
rels or admire the beauty of a Red Kite
soaring overhead looking for food.
For some it’s a place to get away from
the family for a bit of peace and quiet or
reconnect to nature.
There are many benefits to having an
allotment and there are plots becoming
available next year on the Cheltenham
Road Allotment site.
If you are interested in becoming an
Allotmenteer, then contact Steve Day
at srhday@aol.com or telephone
07756835761.
The Benefits of having an Allotment.
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Famous People Quiz
A quiz with a difference with a
chance of winning £20
ALL proceeds going to “Cancer
Research UK”
Work out who the famous person
is by sorting all the letters (which
are in alphabetical order) into a
Famous Person’s Name! (Eg
aaadmnt (2) = Adam Ant.)
This quiz is available for a
minimum donation of £2 per sheet
at The Stratton Stores/PO; The
Candy Man in Black Jack Street;
Fora Coffee in Castle St. or from
me, Brian Sanderson (see pickled
onions ad.!) From the beginning
of October to the end of
November.
Thanking everyone who took
part in the previous quiz. We
raised £136 for cancer research
UK.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
The Churn Project is an independent community charity who have been
supporting local people since 2001. We help people through difficult times,
striving to reduce and prevent isolation, promote learning and achievement,
encourage personal responsibility, support mental wellbeing and facilitate
community involvement.
Volunteers make it all possible, and we have volunteers of all ages and
backgrounds who offer their time and energy to help support every aspect
of the organisation.
Volunteering can be on a regular, weekly basis or part of a monthly rota or
just as a one of event, depending on what suits you. It’s a great way to
meet new people and get involved in your local community.
We need tea makers & cake makers, walkers & talkers, befrienders &
extra help in December, organisers & advertisers, weeders & planters,
fundraisers & fun makers – so get involved….
¨ Go to www.churnproject.org.uk
¨ Pop into our Community Volunteer Hub on the 2nd
Monday of the month at
2pm
¨ Contact volunteering@thechurn.org.uk or call Julie on 01285 380035
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SCOPE SHOP Donations Wanted Please!
Men’s and ladies accessories, handbags & shoes, small electrics
Bring to the Scope Shop at 24a Dyer Street, Cirencester
Our charity supports the disabled, and campaigns for equal opportunities for the disabled.
We raise funds through the shop and are always looking for quality donations.
Pre School Play Group
High quality childcare in a safe environment
A unique se ng for 18 months to 4 year-olds located in the heart of
Cirencester with wonderful outside space. “Come and see how we play”
Open: Weekdays, 8.30am—3pm, 38 weeks per year
· Toddlers: Tuesdays 9.30 - 11am - open to families wan ng to have fun, socialize, and
make friends - so pay, stay and play
· Government-funded places available
· “Staff know their children well, develop strong bonds, children are happy,
content and emo onally secure in their surroundings.” Ofsted: Good
www.facebook.com/SunflowersatStPeters
www.sunflowersatstpeters.co.uk
Call Lisa McKie on 077817 362029 or lisa@mckie.co.uk
Venue: St Peters Church Hall, St Peters Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RE
01285 641850 13 Stratton News - October 2022
YOGA
STRATTON
Small, Safe Groups
To find out more, contact Jan:
jan@janwilding.com
07792 041639
www.janwildingyoga.com
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Skincare By Sue
Mani/Pedi £50
Gel Manicure £30
In the comfort of your home
from a local Salon Therapist of
over 20 years experience.
Call 07929 136056
Come along and join us in Stratton
for an hour of exercise in disguise
High energy dance fitness class using
Latin rhythms and worldwide music.
Contact Meryl on 07795 364985
for more information.
MONDAY 9.30am VILLAGE HALL
WEDNESDAY 7.00pm SCHOOL HALL
THURSDAY 9.30am VILLAGE HALL
SATURDAY 10.30am SCHOOL HALL
This very popular Cirencester 2023 Calendar,
is now available from:
¨ Stratton Stores & Post Office Cheltenham
Road, Cirencester.
¨ Fora Coffee, Castle Street. Cirencester,
¨ Igloo restaurant, Castle Street, Cirencester.
¨ Or by emailing Brian Sanderson:
basil.brush1974@hotmail.co.uk
Malmesbury and Tetbury Calendars are also available to
order through Brian.
ALL Proceeds going to “Cancer Research UK”
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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
URGENTLY NEEDED FOR
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE
Interested? Please get in touch with
Volunteer Manager George on Tel: 01608
697007 or email:
volunteering@cotswoldfriends.org
Citizens Advice
WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS!!
After receiving a message from
a friend, Heidi invested over
£2,000 in cryptocurrency. The
investment turned out to be a
scam.
If you need advice about online
scams our #ScamsAction service
is here to help bit.ly/3waCUtB
01285 641850 15 Stratton News - October 2022
Corinium Movers
gets the job done
Removals and House Clearance
Now Available: Secure Containerised
Storage and 24hr CCTV
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No job too small
Family-run Cirencester Company with over
20 years experience
01285 658615 / 07960 128226
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FREE VALUATION MORNINGS
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2 Wilkinson Road
Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester GL7 1YT
Tel: 01285 642420 Fax 01285 643464
ciren@cotswoldauction.co.uk
Regular specialist sales at
Cirencester and Cheltenham
Please phone or email and we would be
delighted to send you an auction calendar.
http://.www.cotwoldauction.co.uk
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Theory Tests & Mock Tests
Professional & Friendly Tuition
Male & Female Local Instructors
EXCELLENT PASS RATE
TEL: 07836 314153
Book Your Lessons Now!
Selling or Letting?
Buying or Renting?
Talk to the most flexible Estate
Agent in the Cotswolds
Our success is built on our reputation
of excellent customer service.
Tel: 01285 652442
info@cirencestersalesandlettings.co.uk
6, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester. GL7 2RJ
GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S FINE ART
AUCTIONEERS
Regular fine art
& antiques sales Insurance &
probate valuations
01452 344499
enquiries@chorleys.com
www.chorleys.com
Free auction valuations every
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01285 653298
Triangle House, 62, Victoria Road GL7 1ES
www.cowleyandson
INDEPENDENT FUNERAL
DIRECTORS
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Interest-free pre-payment funeral plans
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A family run business for
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Stratton News October 2022

  • 1. The Cube, 19 Love Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YP - Tel: 01285 656757. E: info@busyfingersprinting.com www. busyfingersprinting.com Stratton News PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY STRATTON ASSOCIATION Queries to Val: 01285 651243 EDITOR: NIKKI COX Email: strattonnews@gmail.com Tel: 01285 641850 COPY DEADLINE: 20TH OF MONTH Find out what’s happening in and around Stratton and Baunton · Entertainment and events · Clubs and groups · Church and community services
  • 2. Stratton News - October 2022 2 strattonnews@gmail.com C G STRATTON WOMENS INSTITUTE The next Stra on WI mee ng will be held at the village hall on September 15th at 7 pm Connie will be doing a card demo with a workshop a er. Come and have some fun and make new friends. Tea and Coffee with our delicious cakes available as usual. For more informa on please call Branwen tel: 01285 640003 or email: Branwenlucas@hotmail.co.uk EYES DOWN 7.00pm Contact Chris Gorton 654404 STRATTON PROBUS CLUB The Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at Cirencester Golf Club for coffee at 9.45 followed by a talk at 10.30, and occasional lunch. New members are always welcome. Forthcoming meetings and talks are as follows: 13th October: Talk by John Milner: “The Channel Tunnel “ 27th October: Late start - Talk by David Thorpe: "On The Top of The World" Long talk with lunch part way through Full programme details at www.strattonprobus.org.uk/programme. For more info, contact John Milner 07836 341550 / E. stratton.probus@gmail.com CIRENCESTER LADIES PROBUS CLUB Our meetings are at St Peter's Court, St Peter's Road with coffee at 10am and the talk at 10.30 (which lasts about an hour) Our next meeting will be on Monday 3rd October Kathy Butterworth will talk about “Inspirational Women.” Visitors welcome. Further information from Anne Collins: 01285 653293
  • 3. 01285 641850 3 Stratton News - October 2022 Wednesday 26th October at Cirencester Bap st Church Insiders / Outsiders: Refugees from Nazi Europe and their contribu on to Bri sh culture A Talk by Monica Bohm-Duchen Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck College Doors open at 7pm. Talks start at 7:30pm promptly. Talks are free to members. Refreshments are available. Visitors are welcome with a contribu on of £7. More details on www.theartssocietycorinium.org/talks/insiders-outsiders STRATTON VILLAGE HALL Rural Cinema THE FORGIVEN Thursday, October 27th 2022. 7.00 - 7.30 p.m. Cast: Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Caleb Landry Jones, Abbey Lee, Said Taghmaoul, Ismael Kanater, Jessica Chastain, Alex Jennings, Christopher Abbott, Marie-Josee Croze, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, Imane El Merchrafi, David McSavage, Anas El Baz, Ben Affan, Mourad Zaoui, Briana Belle, Omar Ghazaoui Director: John Michael McDonagh Explores the reverberations of a random accident on the lives of both the local Muslims, and Western visitors to a house party at a grand villa in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco over a single weekend. Ticket: £3.00. Run time: 1hr 57 mins. Cert: 18 W ’ O The last Stratton Superstars event is a Race Night ! It takes place on Friday 7th October at 7.30pm from the Stratton House Hotel. Places are limited so please go to www.strattonsuperstars.co.uk to register as soon as possible! With nearly £14k raised so far, we are on track for the £25k target which will benefit a number of local organisations. Last year the Superstars raised over £20,000 for local charities and they encourage anyone taking part to ask friends, family members, work colleagues etc to donate to the Superstars. Full details on how to donate and who they are supporting can be found at http:// strattonsuperstars.co.uk. If you would like to volunteer for any of the stewarding roles (it might get you out of running!), please contact Jon Cummins on jon.cummins76@gmail.com.
  • 4. Stratton News - October 2022 4 strattonnews@gmail.com The Cinema Library - DVDs of past Rural Cinema shows. To hire, call Terry on 655154 Films to hire include: A Star is Born; Belfast; Bohemian Rhapsody; ; Darkest Hour; Dream Horse; Elvis; First Man; FishermanÕs Friends; No Time to Die; Official Secrets; Operatio Mincemeat; Rocketman; Stan and Ollie; The Father; The Post; The Favourite; The Greatest Showman; Uncharted; Yesterday. C N Job Vacancy Early Years Prac oner - Stra on Pre-School Stra on Pre-School is an established pre-school centre that caters for children aged 2, 3 and 4. Based next to Stra on School, Cirencester we offer weekday sessions from 9am – 3pm. The Pre-School is run by a friendly, experienced, and highly qualified team, covering all areas of the Early Years Founda on Stage Curriculum. We aim to prepare them for school by developing their imagina on, social and physical skills, communica on, and language ability We are looking for an enthusias c person to join our team on a permanent contract as an Early Years Prac oner. The role will be 2.5 day sessions plus bank cover; exact days and hours will be discussed during the interview. An accredited Level 3 Early Years Qualifica on* and experience is essen al. *h ps://www.gov.uk/government/publica ons/early-years-qualifica ons-achieved-in- england For an applica on form, full job specifica on or further informa on, please email: administrator@stra onplaygroup.org Closing Date for Applica ons: Friday 21st October 2022 Interviews will be held: November 2022 ThisÊorganisa onÊisÊcommi edÊtoÊsafeguardingÊandÊpromo ngÊtheÊwelfareÊofÊchildrenÊandÊexpectsÊallÊstaffÊandÊ volunteersÊtoÊshareÊthisÊcommitment.ÊBackgroundÊchecksÊandÊanÊenhancedÊDBSÊcheckÊwillÊbeÊrequired.ÊReferencesÊ willÊbeÊobtainedÊpriorÊtoÊinterview.Ê A Tribute to Denise Selby Stra onÊNews,Êon behalf of her family, wishes to pay tribute to Denise Selby, landlady and cherished member of the community who passed away peacefully on Friday 26th August 2022. A much-loved wife of the late Richard (Dick), beloved Mother to Ma and Jus n, cherished Grandmother to Jordan, Joe and Declan. The Drillman’s Queen for 31 years; a place that will never be the same without its bea ng heart. So many happy memories for all of us who knew her, of which Denise was so central. We shall all miss her. Thank you for everything you did for the community. Stra on won't be the same without you. Dona ons, if desired, can made payable to Longfield Hospice and may be sent care of A Slade And Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP.
  • 5. 01285 641850 5 Stratton News - October 2022 Cirencester Civic Society at The Ashcroft Cente, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RA Holst and his Cirencester connections On Monday 17 October 2022 A talk by Laura Kinnear An illustrated talk by the curator of the Holst Museum in Cheltenham. The famous composer had family connec ons with our town. Visitors welcome £3.00pp - doors open at 7.00pm and the talk starts at 7.30pm. If you would like to join the Cirencester Civic Society, please contact us on info@ccsoc.org.uk. More details about what we do is on www.ccsoc.org.uk C G The Tuesday Group Unfortunately due to the Tuesday Group having to cancel their talks for the 2 years while the Covid epidemic was on, we have not had as many people attending their talks so we are hoping that all our old and new friends will be returning to join in once again. We had a very entertaining evening on Tuesday 6th September when Kate Peake showed us many films and videos of traditional events which took place over the past year in Gloucestershire. This included shots from the Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill, and the Steam Fair which was held at South Cerney Air Field in August On Tuesday 4th October, we will be having a talk by Ian MacKintosh on 400 Hundred Years of Stroudwater Textiles at Stratton Village Hall, 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone - and new people, too - joining us to listen to this talk.on Tuesday 4th October. Admission £2.00 which includes a light refreshment. For further information please contact Judith Wood : 01295 652713 or Gill Keen: 01295 652069 At our mee ng on Tuesday 6th September, Stroud ar st Chris James gave us a brilliant evening with interac ve demonstra ons on sketch- ing, ink and bleach pain ng and he even created a ceramic vase! Our next event is on Tuesday 4th October at 7pm at the Cirencester Bap st Church. Christopher Ronus - professional illustrator and society member - will be telling us all about his watercolour illustra on work. Society members and visitors most welcome. For more details on our talks, workshops, weekly pain ng sessions and more, please see our website www.cirencesterartsociety.com.
  • 6. Stratton News - October 2022 6 strattonnews@gmail.com C G “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” LM Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Our first mee ng for the Season started in September with a talk by Ruth Chivers, the Publicity Officer for Gloucestershire for the Na onal Garden Scheme. Bordering three coun es, we are lucky to have many gardens to view, from small to large, opened by dedicated gardeners star ng with snowdrops to Autumn colours. The N.G.S. is 95 years old and since 1927 has been the most significant charitable fundraiser of nursing in the United Kingdom. It was started by the philanthropist William Rathbone when there was no NHS. He wanted to raise funds for paid nurses to care for pa ents., so he contacted Florence Nigh ngale, who suggested an ins tute to train women to be district nurses. To fund this, socialite Elsie Wragg suggested opening gardens. In 1927, 609 gardens were opened, cos ng a shilling per person, including King George V who opened Sandringham, Norfolk. These included Sudeley Castle and Westbury Court, and 80 of these gardens are s ll open today. In 1984 saw the first dona on to Macmillan Nurses and 1996, 5 new nursing and health organisa ons were included such as Parkinson UK. Today there are over 3500 gardens open and in 2021 the NGS raised over £3million. Please look at their website for gardens to visit and you will enjoy some lovely gardens as well as a cup of tea and cake at most venues. www.ngs.org.uk while raising funds for nursing care. Following this most interes ng talk, we had a mely demonstra on by our commi ee member, Gerald Blackwell. This was on taking pelargonium cu ngs. Several of us have been inspired to do so and await our results. Our compe on was a vase of 3 different flower stems. 1st Joanna Howe, 2nd Delia Newbury, 3rd Shirley Mathews. Jobs to do in October: ¨ Autumn winds blowing the leaves off the trees will make lovely leaf mould, so collect them up ¨ A selec ve cut back of perennials and ornamental grasses leaving some stems over winter to provide homes and food for wildlife. ¨ Divide , summer flowering plants such as asters, hemerocallis, Siberian iris, lily of the valley, oriental poppy, peonies. ¨ Repair lawns, by sowing seed while the soil is s ll warm. Rake the area removing weeds or a dead thatch and over-seed any sparse areas. Germina on should take 7 to 10 days. Our next mee ng is on 13th October. We are having a Harvest Supper. Tickets must be bought beforehand. We will start at 7pm, The talk by Joff Elphick en tled ‘ Crayfish on the Lawn’ follows our supper. The compe on is 4+ le er words from Halloween. Cirencester’s Gardening Club Stratton & Baunton Horticultural Society cirencestergardeningclub.co.uk
  • 7. 01285 641850 7 Stratton News - October 2022 Cirencester Food Bank We provide three days’ nutri onally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. Go to Cirencester Food Bank website for all details: h ps:// cirencester.foodbank.org.uk. You can make an enquiry on the website form, or call them on 07506 174 372, or email info@cirencester.foodbank.org.uk C N Here at Citizens Advice Stroud and Cotswold Districts we are seeing an increase in demand for our services as a result of the cost of living crisis. Over the last three months we have seen a 92% increase in requests for charitable help from the same period last year, with people seeking help with food, fuel or hardship fund payments. Whilst the Energy Price Guarantee announced on the 8th September comes as a huge relief to households, energy bills are still very high. In winter 2021, the energy price cap was set at £1,277 for typical use. The new Price Guarantee starting on 1 October for households on typical use will be £2,500 a year. We are very concerned about how vulnerable residents will cope this autumn and winter when temperatures drop and they need to turn their heating on. We have already advised clients on prepayment meters who do not have enough credit to run medical equipment that relies on electricity; clients who cannot afford to heat their water; parents who are skipping meals to feed their children and pensioners unable to afford their fuel bills. In our largely rural districts, many residents rely on oil for heating and hot water and we have been contacted by people who cannot afford the cost of the minimum order. What to do if you are worrying about money... Our national Citizens Advice website (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) has lots of useful advice and tools to help you. We would suggest: 1. working out your budget and think about where you might be able to make savings. Look at the debt guidance too if you have any debts; 2. contact your energy supplier to see what help they can offer; 3. check if you might be entitled to any benefits such as Universal Credit, Council Tax Support, Pension Credit or disability benefits. You can use online benefit calculators such as Turn2Us, Entitledto or Policy in Practice; 4. make sure you have received any cost of living payments that you are entitled to including the council tax rebate if you are in a council tax Band A-D property. You can access email advice through our local website under the Get Help section. (https://www.citizensadvice-stroudandcotswold.org.uk/) If you cannot access the internet please call us on our freephone number 0808 800 0510 to access advice. If you are really struggling and don't have enough food to eat you can call the Trussell Trust Help through Hardship Helpline on 08082 082138. Please do ask for help – we understand that these are worrying times. The cost of living crisis
  • 8. Stratton News - October 2022 8 strattonnews@gmail.com Sunday 2nd October: 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday 9th October: 9.30am Cel c Worship Sunday 16th October: 9.30am Big Breakfast Bash at Stra on CofE Primary School (more details in flyer to follow) Sunday 23rd October: 11.00am Holy Communion Sunday 30th October: NoÊMorningÊServiceÊatÊStra on butÊeveryoneÊisÊ welcomeÊatÊtheÊUnited Benefice Service in All Saints, North Cerney, at 11am. 3.30pm All Souls’ Service at Stra on (more details to follow) Sunday 2nd October: 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving Harvest Thanksgiving Services Sunday 2nd October 9.30am, St Peter’s, Stra on and 9.30am, St Mary Magdalene, Baunton Harvest is the me of year when we especially remember and give thanks to God for the many blessings and benefits that we receive and enjoy. It is a me when we also think of those who are not so fortunate, and with the soaring cost of living and energy bills the number needing help will be greater than ever. At StÊPeter’s, we do hope, as in previous years, to be able to support our local FoodÊBank with ns and dried goods and also gi s of fresh vegetables and fruit for TheÊHaven in Gloucester as they provide hot meals for the families and children in their care. We appreciate that prices are rising but do hope that you may be able to support in some small way and, if so, offerings can be brought to the Harvest service in StÊPeter’s,Ê Stra on, or le in the porch at StÊPeter’s over the weekend. Thank you. Services in St Peter’s this month: October News from the Church S M M , B : C C
  • 9. 01285 641850 9 Stratton News - October 2022 C V C C N M W ! The Choir is enjoying mee ng again a er its summer break. An exci ng pro- gramme of music is planned for both the Autumn term and into the new year. We are always keen to welcome new members, so do come along and try us out: TuesdaysÊ7.15pmÊ–Ê8.45pm,ÊNorth Cerney Village Hall (parking opposite); Cost: £5 per session. For further details please email: choirchurnvalley@gmail.com or call Revd David on: 01285 655199. You are warmly invited to the All Souls’ Service in St Peter’s Church, Stratton on Sunday 30th October at 3.30pm An opportunity to take a moment to remember a loved one who you have lost communally in church. A simple, quiet and peaceful occasion. The names of those to be remembered will be read out and you will be invited to light a candle in their memory. If there is someone you would like to have remembered during the service, please email their name to beneficeoffice.cv@gmail.com or speak to Revd David on: 01285 655199 (byÊ21st ÊOctoberÊlatestÊplease). NEW FOUNDATION GOVERNOR SOUGHT FOR STRATTON COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL Following the resignation of the long-standing Foundation Governor at Stratton CofE Primary School, a new volunteer is urgently sought for this interesting and important role. Foundation governors are vital members of governing board teams in church schools. They have a specific responsibility for monitoring and developing the school's Christian distinctiveness as well as a concern for standards. If you would like to find out more about the role of a Foundation Governor, please get in touch with Beth Hamid on: bethhamid@googlemail.com or T: 01285 644895, or Susan Hudson: sjhudson@live.co.uk C C N
  • 10. Stratton News - October 2022 10 strattonnews@gmail.com C S Award winning pickled onions and pickled eggs ready for Christmas orders! · Large jars of Pickled Eggs (approx. 30 eggs) in clear or brown vinegar. Only £8:50 a jar. · Medium jars of 13 Pickled Eggs are £5 · Small jars of 8 Pickled Eggs are £3.50 · Large Jars of Pickled Onions, plain or Chilli are also £8.50 a jar. · Medium Jars of Pickled Onions are £4.50 · Small jars of Pickled Onions are £2.50 Available to order again this year from Carol & Brian Sanderson. Either by emailing: basil.brush1974@hotmail.co.uk or phoning: 01285 671055 ALL proceeds going to “Cancer Research UK Having an allotment is a great way to keep fit and have your own supply of fruit and vegetables and with food prices rising it saves money as well. People who “grow their own” tend to eat more fruit and veg be- cause it is fresher and has far more fla- vour. With a bit of effort, homework and planning you’ll soon have a supply homegrown, super-nutri ous fruit and veg. Allotments are also an enjoyable way to get exercise and improve the environ- ment as well as helping to reduce your carbon footprint. Allotments are good for mental health, a great way of making new friends or increasing social contact. Children love the magic of gardening, they love visi ng every few days to check-in on their li le projects and they will eat more veg when they pick their own food to eat. Allotments bring you closer to nature and help you to relax in a busy world, you can watch and hear the an cs of the woodpeckers & squir- rels or admire the beauty of a Red Kite soaring overhead looking for food. For some it’s a place to get away from the family for a bit of peace and quiet or reconnect to nature. There are many benefits to having an allotment and there are plots becoming available next year on the Cheltenham Road Allotment site. If you are interested in becoming an Allotmenteer, then contact Steve Day at srhday@aol.com or telephone 07756835761. The Benefits of having an Allotment.
  • 11. 01285 641850 11 Stratton News - October 2022 Famous People Quiz A quiz with a difference with a chance of winning £20 ALL proceeds going to “Cancer Research UK” Work out who the famous person is by sorting all the letters (which are in alphabetical order) into a Famous Person’s Name! (Eg aaadmnt (2) = Adam Ant.) This quiz is available for a minimum donation of £2 per sheet at The Stratton Stores/PO; The Candy Man in Black Jack Street; Fora Coffee in Castle St. or from me, Brian Sanderson (see pickled onions ad.!) From the beginning of October to the end of November. Thanking everyone who took part in the previous quiz. We raised £136 for cancer research UK. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES The Churn Project is an independent community charity who have been supporting local people since 2001. We help people through difficult times, striving to reduce and prevent isolation, promote learning and achievement, encourage personal responsibility, support mental wellbeing and facilitate community involvement. Volunteers make it all possible, and we have volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who offer their time and energy to help support every aspect of the organisation. Volunteering can be on a regular, weekly basis or part of a monthly rota or just as a one of event, depending on what suits you. It’s a great way to meet new people and get involved in your local community. We need tea makers & cake makers, walkers & talkers, befrienders & extra help in December, organisers & advertisers, weeders & planters, fundraisers & fun makers – so get involved…. ¨ Go to www.churnproject.org.uk ¨ Pop into our Community Volunteer Hub on the 2nd Monday of the month at 2pm ¨ Contact volunteering@thechurn.org.uk or call Julie on 01285 380035 C N
  • 12. Stratton News - October 2022 12 strattonnews@gmail.com C S SCOPE SHOP Donations Wanted Please! Men’s and ladies accessories, handbags & shoes, small electrics Bring to the Scope Shop at 24a Dyer Street, Cirencester Our charity supports the disabled, and campaigns for equal opportunities for the disabled. We raise funds through the shop and are always looking for quality donations. Pre School Play Group High quality childcare in a safe environment A unique se ng for 18 months to 4 year-olds located in the heart of Cirencester with wonderful outside space. “Come and see how we play” Open: Weekdays, 8.30am—3pm, 38 weeks per year · Toddlers: Tuesdays 9.30 - 11am - open to families wan ng to have fun, socialize, and make friends - so pay, stay and play · Government-funded places available · “Staff know their children well, develop strong bonds, children are happy, content and emo onally secure in their surroundings.” Ofsted: Good www.facebook.com/SunflowersatStPeters www.sunflowersatstpeters.co.uk Call Lisa McKie on 077817 362029 or lisa@mckie.co.uk Venue: St Peters Church Hall, St Peters Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RE
  • 13. 01285 641850 13 Stratton News - October 2022 YOGA STRATTON Small, Safe Groups To find out more, contact Jan: jan@janwilding.com 07792 041639 www.janwildingyoga.com H F Skincare By Sue Mani/Pedi £50 Gel Manicure £30 In the comfort of your home from a local Salon Therapist of over 20 years experience. Call 07929 136056 Come along and join us in Stratton for an hour of exercise in disguise High energy dance fitness class using Latin rhythms and worldwide music. Contact Meryl on 07795 364985 for more information. MONDAY 9.30am VILLAGE HALL WEDNESDAY 7.00pm SCHOOL HALL THURSDAY 9.30am VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 10.30am SCHOOL HALL This very popular Cirencester 2023 Calendar, is now available from: ¨ Stratton Stores & Post Office Cheltenham Road, Cirencester. ¨ Fora Coffee, Castle Street. Cirencester, ¨ Igloo restaurant, Castle Street, Cirencester. ¨ Or by emailing Brian Sanderson: basil.brush1974@hotmail.co.uk Malmesbury and Tetbury Calendars are also available to order through Brian. ALL Proceeds going to “Cancer Research UK”
  • 14. Stratton News - October 2022 14 strattonnews@gmail.com C / U C C S L P ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS NO MESS, NO FUSS C B T. 01285 642530 M. 07761 738 362 243@ . . L S C F VOLUNTEER DRIVERS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE Interested? Please get in touch with Volunteer Manager George on Tel: 01608 697007 or email: volunteering@cotswoldfriends.org Citizens Advice WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS!! After receiving a message from a friend, Heidi invested over £2,000 in cryptocurrency. The investment turned out to be a scam. If you need advice about online scams our #ScamsAction service is here to help bit.ly/3waCUtB
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