The Lucky Severn Lottery keep urging me to promote it and raise more money for Stinchcombe Speed Watch. I’ve been reluctant when progress is slow on our traffic calming aspirations, but in case anyone fancies trying their luck for the £1,000 bike voucher, here is their latest poster.
Rest assured it isn’t Stinchcombe Speed Watch or the Parish Council holding things up. The ball is firmly in Gloucestershire County Council’s court. As soon as they sign the legal agreement, which the Parish Council signed back in July, we can go out for quotes from installation contractors.
We don’t anticipate a shortfall in our funds for the vehicle-activated sign and village gateways. If there is, monies from the lottery will help plug the gap. The rest will go towards community speedwatch cameras, now permitted in Gloucestershire, as a further line of defence. These could be deployed on the posts to be installed for the VAS.
The sixth Tyndale Arts event takes place next week in Dursley. Tyndale Arts showcases the best, affordable work by artists and makers from the Dursley area. Including painters, sculptors, photographers and workers in textiles, ceramics, glass and much more.
The event starts with The Art of Making an Animated Film, a talk by Richard Edmunds, Art Director at Aardman. Richard will talk us through the art of creating much-loved characters like Wallace & Grommit and Shaun the Sheep and bringing much-loved stories to life. The talk takes place at Kingshill House at 7.30pm on Thursday 29th September – but the bar will be open from 7.00. Tickets are £8.00 each and available in advance from www.tyndalearts.co.uk or www.kingshillhouse.org.uk
Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd October, 38 artists, including several from Stinchcombe, will be exhibiting their work in five venues in Dursley
Kingshill House,
Dursley Tabernacle,
Dursley Methodist Church,
The King’s Head
Leaf and Ground.
Entrance to all venues is free, most of them are within walking distance of each other and all are accessible.
Tyndale Arts is a non-profit event run by a group of local artists who generously donate their time and expertise. More information about the events and venues as well as artist profiles and examples of their work can be found at www.tyndalearts.co.uk.
Discover Stroud Trails, is a new free-of-charge walking app will help you make the most of the Stroud district.
Discover Stroud Trails is available to download from the Apple and Google Play store now.
The app is aimed at walkers aged 18 and over.
Each circular trail gives a route to follow that can be started at any point. With information about significant buildings along the routes.
Developed by Stroud District Council’s Planning Strategy service. The first trails on the newly launched app feature the towns of Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley, Wotton-under-Edge, Nailsworth, and Berkeley.
Further themed trails are planned. They will feature the Tour of Britain route, the district’s commons, heritage, shopping, food and drink. As well as seasonal trails and others aimed at specific age groups.
The funding to launch the app was provided by the government’s Welcome Back Funding. This supports the safe return to high streets after the Coronavirus pandemic.
What the councillors said
Cllr Catherine Braun Leader of Stroud District Council said:
“The Discover Stroud Trails app is a fantastic way for residents and visitors to explore the hidden gems in our market towns and discover the history of many local sights. In our Council Plan, we’ve committed to develop the visitor economy, which in turn supports our high streets and local businesses.”
Cllr Natalie Bennett, Stroud District Council Deputy Leader added:
“Our Council Plan also prioritises ensuring everyone has access to good quality leisure opportunities that meet their needs.
“Regular walking has been shown to improve people’s physical and mental health, and I’m confident the Discover Stroud Trails app will be a valuable tool for those seeking to increase their physical activity through walking.”
This is the time of year when grants are available for these purposes from a Stinchcombe charity, the Matthew Tyndall Educational Foundation (Charity number: 272353).
Are you a student, school leaver or secondary school pupil who needs financial assistance to buy for your studies, apprenticeship or future training any of the following:
books,
specialist clothing,
tools
or instruments
To Qualify
To qualify, applicants must live in the Parish of Stinchcombe and be under the age of 25.
How to Apply to the Matthew Tyndall Foundation
Apply in writing to confirming that you are eligible & explaining the reason why you are seeking a grant to: emilyloveday05@gmail.com
What fun we had at the Yercombe Lodge Fundraising and Awareness Evening held at St Cyr’s with the Dursley Male Voice Choir on Friday 26 August.
Over 100 attendees came along for this fantastic evening in the newly updated St Cyr’s which is now Open2All and how we enjoyed the range of songs and music – from Sea Shanties to The Bare Necessities as well as tasty refreshments.
During the interval, Cee Kay, the Manager of Yercombe Lodge told us about the background and services offered and due to the many people saying how unaware they were of what happens there, I thought I would share her words with you.
Yercombe Lodge
Yercombe Lodge is in Stinchcombe, on the left, as you leave the village towards Wotton Under Edge (on the B4060). We have some unbelievable views over the river Severn towards the hills of South Wales and the Forest of Dean and it is an absolute joy to come to work every day and see the changing scenery throughout the year.
Yercombe Lodge is a local charity providing residential, respite and day services for the “elderly, frail and disabled” of Gloucestershire. It is friendly, homely and small, situated in 18 acres of woodlands and gardens with those stunning views. We have 11 rooms for short respite stays and full residential stays – often needed where the person has no family to help, or the family cannot help or the family need a break from caring.
I say “elderly, frail and disabled” but our users are often elderly but not old, our users live with disability and are not disabled. They are all in need of our help in one way or another
We also offer a wide range of additional services including day care as well as a day centre with a full range of activities, encouraging arts, crafts and a social atmosphere.
We believe that all those who come to Yercombe Lodge experience a high-quality, person-centred approach to care and support to which we are dedicated. This happens within our friendly, homely environment, while respecting peoples’ personal dignity, individuality and privacy. In order to achieve this goal, we continue to develop and deliver our services so that they are tailored to the changing needs of our service users, their families and carers.
In 1939 Herbert Maxwell Workman bought the house and the adjacent field. In the fifties he added to the property by buying Yercombe Wood. In the later years of his life he devoted much time to planning for the future use of his home – a centre for the disabled and elderly of Gloucestershire
Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust was set up in 1972 in order to carry on Maxwell Workman’s charitable work. Since that time numerous Trustees have continued the founder’s aims and developed the Trust to what it is today. The present facilities within the house are far beyond Mr Workman’s original vision. We are now open 24/7, 365 days a year
The Pandemic and now the cost of living rise though, have taken their toll on what we have been able to deliver and to keep our rates affordable. The pandemic meant we had to shut our Day Centre for many months and as a result we are now struggling to fill it again.
We need your help to publicise what we do. In particular we need to re-fill our Day Centre and improve the lives of those individuals who so desperately need help. Please accept our challenge and be our voices in the community. Wherever you see a need please make them aware of what we can do.
Clearly if you, or someone you know, has a desire to donate to our cause, fundraise or volunteer your time to help out then we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to speak to any of the Trustees or me if you want more information or feel you can help in any way.
Thank you. Cee Kay
To Learn More
To find out more or make contact with Yercombe Lodge please call 01453 542513 or look on our website and thank you again to all who have supported this event.
Mark and I attended Dursley’s First Ever Pride last Saturday 20th August and enjoyed an amazing afternoon.
The Event started with a March from Spring Villa down to The Chantry Centre. The turnout was impressive with around 500 + people of all ages, children, supportive parents and friends gathering to celebrate – with great performers, musicians and many fantastic stalls.
It was very kind, considerate and generous of Phil Pridmore to provide an ‘ After Pride Party ‘ at Spring Villa where the revellers continued to celebrate late into the evening.
We never thought that a small rural town could host such a friendly and inclusive event ( organised by local Dursley resident, Tyler White ), however the atmosphere was electric.
Society seems to be moving forward and it was a privilege to be part of such a heartwarming and accepting event. Well done Gloucestershire!
The sense of inclusiveness was quite overwhelming.
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust “Ride and Stride” Event
On Saturday 10th September 2022 it will be the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust “Ride and Stride” event.
Andy Hamilton and Richard Bartlam, joined this year by two or more brave co-venturers (would anyone else like to join us?), will once again be cycling on behalf of St Cyr’s. The route this year is yet been finalised, but will likely involve visiting churches around Slad (a very hilly area!) and coming back to St Cyr’s during the afternoon.
They will be visiting as many churches as they can along the way, – so please encourage them with your generous sponsorship!
You can pledge your sponsorship at the “justgiving” website (search on the justgiving website for “St Cyr Stinchcombe” – QR Code below) or complete the form in the church porch.
Thank you for your support and generosity. This Charity provides valuable funds and expertise to maintain all our amazing Churches in the county, and 50% of all funds raised will be directly returned to St Cyr.
