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Welcome to the latest edition of The Works Local. This magazine is sent free to homes in your area on a bi-monthly basis. It is your link to keeping in touch with what is happening on your doorstep and find out about local businesses.

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Local Contact Information Longlevens AFC Young people up to 18 years Contact: Steve Martin 07841 581172

Longlevens Rugby Football Club Mini 7-9yrs, Midi 10-12yrs, Junior 13-17yrs. Contact: John 01452 421958 Contact: Steve 07721 416014 Contact: Rob 01242 510557

Longlevens Youth Project Longlevens Village Hall, Church Road. Tuesday evenings 7.45-10pm (Oct to March)

Kendal Road Baptist Church, Longlevens 01452 520752

Lonsdale Road Methodist Church 01452 522002

The Gala Club, Fairmile Gardens, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9EB 01452 524447

Village Hall, Longford Lane, Gloucester GL2 9EL 01452 730 569

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Editor:

I’m Dennis and as an agent for the Works I have been distributing the Longlevens local to your homes for many years, so it is likely that you may have seen me on my rounds.

I am now looking to submit some interesting articles, which I hope, will complement our already popular magazine.

For future issues I will be looking for local topics, your opinions (good or bad!), stories & people of interest so any suggestions would be most welcomed - please email [email protected].

As a community magazine we are always trying to extend our links with local businesses and believe that our low budget advertising offers could be the answer to promoting a company’s business during the current “credit crunch” climate.

Editor: Dennis Barnsley

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Bus Times

Kingsholm Cricket Club Junior Section

The 2011 Season was the most successful for a number of years with the Under 15 team remaining unbeaten in the Cheltenham District Youth League and the Under 13 Team only losing 4 games.

In 2012 the club will be running 4 sides at Under 17, Under 15, Under 13, and Under 11. The Under 17’s will play in a Gloucestershire Cricket Board competition on Sunday afternoons and the Under 15’s will play on Monday evenings in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket Association League and Cup competitions. Under 13’s will play on Sunday mornings and Under 11’s will play across the week when fixtures are arranged. Club coaching evenings are held at the Cricket Ground, Sandhurst , on Friday evenings for Under 11 to Under 15 and Thursday evenings for Seniors and Under 17’s, from 6.pm.onwards. New players are always welcome at all age groups, so if you are interested, please phone Clive on 612326 or by e-mail to [email protected]


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Bicko's Bike Shack Need your bike serviced or

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Collection and delivery service available

Call Nige on 07551923072

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Gloucester Wotton Tennis Club

Posy Lane (between Denmark Road and

Lansdown Road) Gloucester

Hard courts and grass courts

League tennis (3 mens teams and 3

ladies teams)

Social tennis – day time and evening

Adult and junior coaching

Enquiries: Dave Padfield 01452 302818, email

[email protected]

Coaching enquiries: Graham Baum 01452

840280, email [email protected]

Please feel free to contact one of the above if

you want to chat about playing.

All are welcome at a Free Open Day at the Club

on Saturday 21st April, 9am for 5 to 7 year olds,

10am for 8 to 12 year olds, 11am for teenagers,

12noon for adults. Equipment will be provided

for you to “have a go”

www.wottontennisclub.co.uk


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Longlevens Library Update

As the Library staff, adapt to the recent organisational

changes, the library remains an important hub within our

community. Christine Fields, the overseer of the library is keen

to encourage more people to use this excellent facility.

A new Radio Frequency ID Self – service machine has been

installed and initial feedback indicates that customers are

very happy using the system, supported by library staff who

always ready to offer help where needed.

Whilst installing the equipment several changes were made to

the layout of the library. This included a re- organisation of the

shelving which has made access to books far more customer

friendly, whilst providing a more spacious area for activities

and reading. Finally the Serving Counter has been modified

and lowered to produce a more accessible and child friendly

option for their younger customers.

The involvement of the Community is obviously important to the library which offers a variety of

classes to all age groups. An Art Group has been established which is aimed at Beginners /

Improvers and gives anyone with a leaning towards art to try to develop their skills. Certainly

the gallery wall of paintings indicates that there are some talented artists in Longlevens.

The Stitch club meets fortnightly. Sewing and needlecraft circles are on-going in a relaxed

environment and new members are always welcome.

Christine reminds me that there are computer classes available which are organised by

Gloscat which provides short course that are free to people from within the Community. An

added bonus is the availability of a volunteer computer tutor who is designated to the library.

There are Improvers courses also planned and places are available. Anyone interested should

contact the library directly.

A current initiative involves establishing a link between the Longlevens Junior School and the

Milestones school where Year 6 pupils from the junior school are partnered with a child from the

Milestones school to form a “Reading Buddy” partnership system. The library acts as the

meeting point for this activity. We will learn and report more about this commendable scheme

as it develops.

It is pleasing to see that the library is in a very stable position and operating effectively. We,

therefore as a Community should give our full support to this valuable resource. So why not pop

into the library and check it out – you may be surprised at what is available to you – more often

than not at no cost at all!


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Longlevens AFC

Longford Lane

Wednesday: 6.15 pm

Ring Mo: 01452 532719

St Lukes Church Hall

Stroud Road

Thursday: 6.00 pm

Ring Sandy:

01452 413067


Longlevens Youth Update

As we go to press the U16’s Youth Football team are currently second in the Cheltenham Youth league after leading the table since December.

Following a sterling team performance to beat title rivals Badsey Youth away the lads were then beaten by the current League Champions Forest Green Rovers (FGR) by a score of 0-2 in a very close fought game at Longford lane. This result meant that the” Levens” lads would have to win their last three games to stand a chance of winning the league. However, with games against their main rivals FGR and Gotherington Youth to play it could well be the last game of the season before the championship is actually decided!

The squad has played some really attractive football and has fully deserved its place at the top of the league. Let’s wish the lads every success as they take on this final challenge.

Also a big thank you must go to Garry Turner, Owner of the Quedgeley based Company Abbey Design Associates, for generously providing the Youth team with sponsorship in the form of Training Tops and Water Proof Jackets.

Some of the Players and Secretary Jo Grainger in their new” Kit”


Our Talented Community: Local Artist, Andy Lloyd

You can imagine my surprise when travelling along Sandford lane I was confronted by a Railway Steam Engine

travelling towards me. Further investigation revealed that the Steam Engine was in fact a scaled down version

painted on to a Garage door!

This unique mural was commissioned by Alistair and Liz Goldie who

asked local artist Andy Lloyd to complete the painting. Andy’s only

guide to what was required was a picture of a Steam train depicted on

a tea towel. The photo graph shows the successfully completed Mural

which is a tremendous piece of work.

Whilst tracking the origin of the painting I was introduced to Andy

Lloyd, an artist who specialises in Murals and Figurative or Portrait

paintings. Andy’s work has been acknowledged both nationally and

internationally with several appearances on TV and Radio to his credit

and later this year his artwork will feature in an Arts magazine to be

published in Washington DC.

Andy, who lives in Longford lane, is a semi- professional artist and part- time nurse.He has over

20 years’ experience and his works include several murals which are currently adorning the walls

of both the Gloucester Royal Hospital and the Longlevens Junior School. Andy’s has recently re

directed his creative talent into writing science fictions novels and although it is a relatively new

venture, he has already had three novels published.

As an honorary member of the Cotswold Art Club, Andy has demonstrated his artistic prowess on

several occasions at the Nature in Art Centre, Twigworth, for the GSA (Gloucester Society of

Artists) The GSA could be described as an Artist’s co-operative where local artists combine their

works into exhibitions and then compete to attract potential buyers to their paintings.

Andy also helps to organise and promote the popular Art in the Park exhibition, which takes place annually, during

June and July at the Imperial Gardens in Cheltenham. This year Andy will be one of 15 artists exhibiting their work

at the exhibition.

To see more examples of Andy’s work, why not visit the web site at www.cheltenham-art.com

As you will know we are always looking to promote the talents of people from within our community, so if you

know of anyone who falls into this category please let me know and I will contact them for a chat.


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WHAT WHERE WHEN DETAILS

Upton St Leonards WI

Village Hall, Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards

1st Monday of each month at 7.30 p.m

Women’s Institute meeting. Come and join a friendly group of ladies and listen to our interesting speakers. See our website at www.uptonstleonardswi.weebly.com or telephone 01452 614957. Visitors and new members welcome.

Scottish Dancing

Kingsholm School, Sebert Street, Gloucester

Tuesdays during Termtime

New season starts September 6 at 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. For more details ring 01452 306857 or see website www.gloucesterscd.btck.co.uk

Twyver WI Village Hall, Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards

2nd

Monday of each month

You are welcome to join us at our friendly WI for talks & outings etc. For more information, call Sandra Lewis 01452-859421

Gloucester Ladies Probus Club

St Lawrence Church Rooms, Barnwood

1st and 3

rd

Wednesday of each month

Come and join our friendly group for coffee, talks and various activities. Call Pam for more info on 611564

Waterways Festival & Boat Jumble

Gloucester Docks

Sunday 1 April

New and used bargains for boating, watersports and the outdoors. Live music, Crafts Public admission: £3.50, accompanied chidlren (under 14)Free. 10.00am - 3.00pm Free Entry to the Museum - Guided tours by appointment TRADE BOOKING ENQUIRIES - 07976 383971

Bath Road Market 'Pop up Shop'

Bath Road Market, Leckhampton

Monday 2nd - Friday 6th April

There will be several market stalls at Bath Road Market all week including, handbags & purses, a wide selection of jewellery, handmade belts & shoes, alpaca shawls & clothing & a wide selection of gift ware, home ware & garden accessories plus some toys & easter gift ideas for children. Open Monday - Friday 10am - 5.30pm, pop in and see us! Support your local market and get great value for money! P.S. Don't forget the usual mixed markets are every Saturday and the farmers market is every Thursday.

Highnam Court Spring Fair

Highnam Court

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th April

10.30am - 5.00pm In aid of Gloucester Cathedral, The Pied Piper Appeal and the NSPCC http://www.highnamcourtspringfair.co.uk/

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Across Cheltenham

2nd -7th May

One of the highlights in the jazz calendar in Europe. The Barclays Cheltenham Jazz Festival has become an unmissable date in the jazz calendar due to its unique blend of British stars, one off collaborations and the freshest new sounds. Box office: 01242 505 444 www.cheltenhamfestivals.com

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WHAT WHERE WHEN DETAILS

Lakefest 2012

Croft Farm Waterpark, nr Tewkesbury

18th – 19th May

BIG names from the music industry are due to descend on Tewkesbury for a major new festival. The line up includes Toploader, Dodgy, Chesney Hawkes, Miles and Erica of The Wonder Stuff. Accommodation is available ranging from camping to Tipis and the Pod Village. Gates open at 2pm. They will remain open for the follwing hours: Friday - 2pm - 12, Saturday 8am - 11pm, Sunday 7am - 2pm Tickets: Earlybird tickets: Adults weekend £69, child (11 - 15) £39. Weekend + camping £79 for adults, £49 child (11-15). Available online www.lakefest.co.uk or telephone Martin on 07736036967 or Lee on 07789965373

Grand Auction

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Longlevens

Saturday April 21st 2012

Viewing from 10.00, selling from 12 noon All manner of items for sale. This is a popular local auction which has been run for several years.

Event organisers- add your event here & online for free- just email [email protected] with the details


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For details call Dave Stevens on

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E-mail –

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Garden taps, extra radiators, power showers

General building repairs and maintenance Roofing repairs and maintenance Guttering & Upvc cladding

Single socket to double socket outlets, RCDs fitted

Power to garage or sheds Outside security lighting and alarms

New fuse boards And much more

DAVE’S TOP TIPS Power tools

No self-respecting DIY enthusiast can be without power tools. These tools are now often so cheap it seems silly not to have them seeing as they can considerably improve the ease and speed of any job. Special consideration should be given to which type and make of tool to buy- should you pick one up costing a few pounds or one costing a few hundred pounds? Only you can decide! As an example if you are re-pointing the back of a house, you are going to need a 4.5-inch angle grinder to cut out the old mortar. You could pay between £10.00 for a cheap corded one and up to £250.00 for a good quality cordless one. The cordless one would be great but comes at a premium price, at least you don't need to worry about cutting through the cord! The cheap corded one will hopefully do the job and at that price can be thrown away afterwards or you may be lucky enough to get many years service from it! Cheap cordless tools tend to be let down by the batteries, which often discharge very quickly. For this reason corded power tools are a better alternative as you can always use them without having to wait for the battery to be charged! Regards,

Dave Stevens.

If in doubt call me (see main advert for number) and I will do the investigating for you.

Disclaimer. All advice above is given in goodwill with many years experience. We cannot guarantee however that your problems will be rectified so please, if in doubt call us before undertaking any works yourself.


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Useful Numbers

Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425000 Highways Agency 08000 514514 Police (non emergency) 08450 901234 Crimestoppers (anonymous) 0800 555111 Emergency Gas (Transco) 0800 111999 Emergeny Electricity (Central Networks) 08457 331331 Emergency Water (Severn Trent) 0800 7834444 Gloucester Hospital 01452 528555 Cheltenham Hospital 01242 222222

Leanne Dix

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Clinic address

35a Chamwells Walk

Longlevens, Glos.

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Full Body = £30

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