Citizen Gloucestershire, The back issues from January 2009:
I should be so clucky!
Jan 02, 2009 ... It was a case of gobble, gobble, gobble, when the biggest turkeyin the land turned up at Hillview Primary School in Hucclecote. Pupils welcomed the giant bird during their special nativitycalled The Biggest Turkey In The Land. It told the tale of Henry the turkey who was ...
Drivers arrested
Jan 02, 2009 ... Police have already made 63 arrests in their clampdown on drink-drivers. And the campaign to stop drink-driving over the Christmas and theNew Year period has already led to 38 people ...
Stroud dead baby remembered
Jan 02, 2009; ... They don't know his name, but a baby who died soon after he wasborn one New Year's Eve will forever remain in villagers' hearts. Wrapped in a black jumpsuit, he was found abandoned on December31, 1992 at the side of a quiet country lane near Leonard Stanley. His mother was ...
Ostrich for new year dinner?
Jan 02, 2009; ... Ostrich, haggis and Stinking Bishop cheese are just some of thefoods you could try for the first time in the New Year. With a host of weird and wonderful food in the county there islots of flavours to give a go in 2009. Shepherd's Farm Shop in Newent not only sells Stinking ...
Gloucester fares badly in fitness survey
Jan 02, 2009; ... Half of all Gloucestershire's adults are at risk of developingobesity unless they start exercising. A University of Gloucestershire study has revealed that half ofthe county's adults do no sport or physical activity at all, puttingthem at risk of developing obesity and other ...
Hardwicke mum's car clamp anguish
Jan 02, 2009; ... Christmas cheer was lacking in Gloucester when a shopper gotclamped and ordered to pay pounds125. Mum Joanne Dovaston, from Hardwicke, briefly parked her car in aclamping zone at the Peel Centre. But she says she was forced to cut back on her children'sChristmas presents ...
Couple enjoy sweet taste of prize win
Jan 02, 2009 ... A Couple from Cam were enjoying a seasonal hamper over theholiday after winning an annual charity contest. Gill and Chris Farquharson-Pratt, from Hopton Road, were thelucky winners of the annual Christmas hamper competition organisedby Dursley Lioness Club. The hamper ...
Monster presents for children at GRH
Jan 02, 2009 ... Children at Gloucester Royal Hospital got a festive boost from aspecial visit. Morris the Mall Monster took some time out from The Mall inGloucester to deliver presents and bring smiles to the faces ofyoungsters in the ...
College plan lodged
Jan 02, 2009 ... Hartpury College could be set to extend if permission is grantedfor new accommodation buildings. Hartpury College wants to remove its old horse schooling centreto build ...
New lease of life for Newent birds centre
Jan 02, 2009; ... Jemima Parry Jones has bought back the National Birds of PreyCentre - and paid 100 times the amount her father did in 1966. Since Jemima's father Philip Glaiser founded the centre in Newentfor just pounds11,400, the centre has attracted thousands ofvisitors. Jemima, 59, ...
June always had a smile
Jan 02, 2009 ... Tribute has been paid to June Hale, who always had a smile foreveryone. The Cinderford born and bred, mother-of-three gave 38 years ofservice to the Dilke Memorial Hospital and was just as committed toher family. June (pictured) died suddenly last month aged 65. She ...
Promises by police
Jan 02, 2009 ... Police in Gloucestershire have committed to a nationwide PolicingPledge, which outlines the standards of service everyone can expectto receive from the force. The initiative means police forces are expected to deliver a 10-point plan to ensure law abiding citizens are supported ...
Gloucester city centre walkway unveiled
Jan 02, 2009; ... Plans for a new multi-million pound walkway between GloucesterQuays and the city centre will go on show next week. The pedestrian and cycle route, known as Route 1, is planned torun from Llanthony Road through the Docks to Kimbrose steps,Commercial Road and up Southgate Street to ...
Cottage plan fought
Jan 02, 2009 ... Parish councillors at Upton St Leonards are objecting to aproposal to replace a cottage in the village. The council has told Stroud ...
'May as well use my car'
Jan 02, 2009 ... Rail users are set to be hit by a fresh wave of increased ticketprices. Train fares will rise by between six per cent and 11% -more than double the rate of inflation. "IN China they bring down the fares saying as more people use thetrain we can sell more tickets, so we will ...
Printmaking fest for Stroud
Jan 02, 2009; ... Stroud is to host the county's first printmaking festival inMarch. Impress '09 will bring together world renowned artists as well asthose working locally to celebrate all forms of printmaking - fromage-old techniques to the latest digital technology. Impress will run from ...
Please help end cruelty
Jan 02, 2009 ... Caring residents are being asked to make a new year's resolutionto help end cruelty to children. The NSPCC is calling on people in Gloucestershire to becomevolunteer fundraisers or to get involved with money-raisingactivities. NSPCC Gloucestershire community fundraising ...
A magical time at garden party
Jan 02, 2009 ... Playgroup helpers conjured up their own party entertainment whenthe magician they booked cancelled due to illness. Playleader Kath Pendred and her team hastily arranged games forthe pre-school boys and girls at ...
Sex addicts on rise in Gloucestershire
Jan 02, 2009; ... An Addictions specialist in Gloucestershire says he is treatingrising numbers of sex addicts in the county. Mike Delaney, an independent specialist from Lydbrook, seesdozens of patients each week across the county. Some travel from as far afield as Belgium for his services ...
Power tools taken in raid
Jan 02, 2009 ... Power tools worth more than pounds1,000 were taken in a nighttimeraid. Two chainsaws and two strimmers, valued at a total ofpounds1,200, were taken from ...
Patrick pops question at NZ rock concert
Jan 02, 2009; ... An Elaborate plan for a wedding proposal paid off for PatrickSeal when he popped the question in front of 20,000 music fans. When the 26-year-old was invited on to the stage at a festival inNew Zealand, his girlfriend Charlotte Russell, 26, didn't have aclue why she was being ...
VAT on parking must be repaid
Jan 02, 2009 ... I Would like to comment on your article entitled Parking, we'rebeing cheated (Citizen, December 17) . I find the fact that the reduction in VAT is not being passedonto the customer is awful. This is a tax which is set by the Chancellor and companies whosell VAT-registered ...
Thanks to all for appeal help
Jan 02, 2009 ... May I, through your letters page, and on behalf of The SalvationArmy, say a huge thank you to all the people in Gloucester who havecontributed in any way to The Salvation Army Appeal this year. I would like to thank the people who let us have collectionpoints in their ...
Walkway vital to link up old with the new
Jan 02, 2009 ... The Citizen has always been 100% behind the new pounds300mGloucester Quays project at the Docks with its state-of-the-artdesigner outlet centre, which is due to open in less than fivemonths' time. But at the same time, we have always stressed that there must bekey linkages ...
Tuffley lollipop lady honoured
Jan 02, 2009; ... A Lollipop lady who has helped thousands of children get safelyto school has been rewarded for her work. Joyce Cooper has stood outside Grange Primary School come rain orshine for 30 years. She has been in the role for so long many children she's helpedin years gone by have ...
Pub blaze is tackled
Jan 02, 2009 ... Two fire crews were called to a pub to put out a blaze inGloucester. The firefighters from Gloucester were alerted to the fire at thePike and Musket pub in Windsor Drive, Tuffley, at 8.05pm on Tuesday. They used a carbon dioxide ...
Quiz to test brain power
Jan 02, 2009 ... The annual Quedgeley Community Trust end-of-year quiz takes placetonight. It starts at 7.30pm in Quedgeley Village Hall and entrants cansimply turn up with their own ...
Lifesavers get training help
Jan 02, 2009 ... Young lifesavers have been given pounds1,000 to help them train. Quedgeley Community Trust (QCT) has made a grant of pounds1,000to the St John Ambulance Quedgeley Cadet Unit. A cheque for pounds1,000 was presented to the unit at a recentawards ceremony and the money will go ...
Stop gaza violence say Barton folk
Jan 02, 2009; ... People in Gloucestershire have responded to the crisis in Gaza. Images of people in the Gaza Strip enduring heavy Israeli bombinghave inspired Yacoob Motala, at Motala & Son's food store inBarton, to start a petition calling for an end to the offensive. He is inviting his ...
Lydney hope to get new year off to a bang
Jan 02, 2009 ... Lydney will hope to improve their try-scoring record in thesecond half of the season, starting at home to Richmond tomorrow. The Severnsiders have only crossed the whitewash a total of 13times this season in National Three South, making them the lowesttry-scorers in the ...
Like father, like son as Sam coasts to win
Jan 02, 2009 ... Naunton trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies was an accomplished point-to-point rider in the 1980s. Judging by his performance at the Cambridgeshire Harriers meetingat Cottenham, it looks as though his 16-year-old son Sam hasinherited some of his ability. Twiston-Davies and Grenfell ...
Baby's toys snatched in Kingsholm raid
Jan 02, 2009; ... A Young couple from Gloucester are devastated after burglarsstole their baby's clothes and toys - just days after Christmas. Teresa Sharp, 19, and her boyfriend David Howells, 20, were outwith their six-month-old daughter Laynie, when their home in OxfordTerrace, Kingsholm was ...
Foresters return with revenge bid
Jan 02, 2009 ... Cinderford must try to shake off any rustiness they might havewhen they play their first competitive match for five weeks atBlackheath tomorrow. The Foresters' last outing was the 42-12 home success over MountsBay on November 29, but since then they have suffered a number ...
Charles pips sister to post
Jan 02, 2009 ... Prince Charles has pipped his sister to the post, becoming thehardest-working member of the Royal Family. For the first time in years, the Prince of Wales has carried outmore engagements in the past 12 months than his Princess Anne. Tim O'Donovan has compiled an annual survey ...
Fake cop nicks OAP's cash
Jan 02, 2009; ... A Police impersonator has stolen a pensioner's savings. The offender approached the 77-year-old man in the street, tookhim home and made off with pounds1,000. Police have described the crime as "despicable" and appealed forwitnesses. The incident happened on Monday ...
Police in hunt for yobs trio
Jan 02, 2009 ... Three youths who picked on a group of girls are being sought bypolice. One broke a mobile phone and the three girls, aged eight, nineand 10, ran off. They were in the skate park at Bussage, Stroud, on Tuesday, whenthree ...
Motorist pulled from car in river
Jan 02, 2009 ... A Drvier left chest deep in freezing water after his carplummeted 25ft into a canal was saved by two passers-by. The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was driving alongHarbour Road, Lydney, when his car skidded off the road and plungeddown a steep embankment. He was taken ...
Gloucester transformed into winter wonderland
Jan 02, 2009; ... There may not have been a White Christmas in Gloucester thisyear, but residents were certainly treated to a magical winterwonderland for New Year. A thick frost, some snow and freezing fog transformed many areasinto a scene straight from a Christmas card. Fields and roads ...
Wood look to keep rising
Jan 02, 2009 ... Shortwood United will look to continue their surge up theHellenic League Premier Division tomorrow when they take on ChalfontWasps at Meadowbank. John Evans' side are unbeaten in the league since a 4-2 reverseagainst Flackwell Heath in August, and have impressively won theirlast ...
Comfortable win for mehew's men
Jan 02, 2009 ... After three matches without a win, City got back to winning waysin an entertaining derby against Swindon Supermarine, who sufferedtheir first away defeat of the season. City manager Dave Mehew made one change from the team which hadto settle for a point at Oxford, Will Morford ...
Didcot town 0 Cirencester town 0
Jan 02, 2009 ... Didcot Town 0 CIRENCESTER TOWN 0 THE only bit missing was goals as Cirencester brought home apoint from their journey to Didcot. A depleted Cirencester missed the likes of Steve Davis and LeeMolyneaux. After 15 minutes of Didcot pressure at the start of the ...
Smith is Rovers' Mr cool
Jan 02, 2009 ... A Bag of nerves before the previous round's meeting withRochdale, Jonathan Smith is calmness personified this time around. The Lancastrian scored the first goal in Rovers' famous 2-0defeat of the League Two outfit, but admitted afterwards that healmost did not play due to ...
Cheap coach seats for ospreys semi
Jan 02, 2009 ... Gloucester Rugby supporters are being thanked for supporting anaway-day travel service, with rock-bottom coach seat prices to theEDF Energy Cup semi-final. Kingsholm Supporters Mutual is offering seats on coaches to theRicoh Stadium in Coventry from pounds8. And a KSM ...
Gloucester fans' panel
Jan 02, 2009 ... Our panellists Colin Boag, Steve Lydon, Elliot Hill, Peter Buddand Ross Hancock give their views on Saracens ... 1) Assess Gloucester's position in all three competitions goinginto the New Year. Would you have taken this at the start of theseason? CB: Bar the one slip-up at ...
Wood out to get his own back on Sarries
Jan 02, 2009 ... Nick Wood is motivated by the thought that the Saracens forwardshave one up on the Gloucester eight when the two sides clashtomorrow afternoon. The very last scrum between the two sets of forwards ended in apenalty try for the Watford team - which left Wood with a bad tastein his ...
Drunken revellers spend New Year's Day in a police cell
Jan 02, 2009; ... Thirty three drunken revellers got 2009 off to a bad start andspent New Year's Day in police cells. New Year's Eve is traditionally the busiest night of the year forGloucestershire Police and this year was no exception. Between 11pm on New Year's Eve and 7am on New Year's Day, ...
Teacher is found dead
Jan 02, 2009 ... Tributes have been paid to a retired teacher who was found deadon New Year's Eve. Alison Scrutton's body was discovered in a brook near her homefollowing a police search. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and the coroner ...
Man hurt in crash
Jan 02, 2009 ... A Car burst into flames after leaving the road and colliding witha lamppost on New Year's Eve. The driver was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital byambulance, with minor injuries including ...
Babies born on New Year's Day
Jan 02, 2009; ... Big Ben's New Year chimes had barely died down when oneGloucestershire mum was welcoming a new arrival of her own. Sadie Nash, 20, gave birth to Lily at 12.34am yesterday atStroud Maternity. She was the first baby born in the county andweighed 7lbs 14oz. Sadie, who lives ...
A Victorian sing-song
Jan 03, 2009 ... Shoppers at a supermarket in Quedgeley were entertained by pupilssinging carols in Victorian dress. Pupils from Field Court Junior School performed for their parentsearlier in the week. They all enjoyed mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled ...
Singers get feet tapping
Jan 03, 2009 ... A Perfect example of the younger and older generations living inharmony. That was the atmosphere when pupils from Denmark Road High Schoolfor Girls went along to Trevone Nursing Home this week. The girls spent time with the elderly people at the home and theresidents joined ...
Hucclecote
Jan 03, 2009 ... David Brown 01452 614 209 david.brown@blueyonder.co. uk FOR those of you who have not yet made a New Year's resolution,how about making 2009 the year you get more involved in thecommunity? There are many opportunities for self-improvement withclasses/courses at ...
Barnwood and Coney hill
Jan 03, 2009 ... Phil McLellan 01452 616 305 philmclellan@yahoo.co.uk AT the start of the New Year, many will look back to 2008 andforward to 2009. Looking back to just before Christmas saw ConeyHill School Infants make a wonderful Christmas recipe, whichincluded songs and great ...
Linden
Jan 03, 2009 ... Benedicte Perring 01452 300 242 PARISHIONERS at St Barnabas' Church in Stroud Road are Journeyingwith the Wise Men at 3.30pm. Start at the church tomorrow and followthe star as they walk to the barn at Robinswood Hill. The Lighthouse Children's Centre in Linden Road is ...
Innsworth
Jan 03, 2009 ... Matt Macintyre 01452 730776 matthewmacintyre1@btintern et.com I WISH everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year. Do keep theletters and comments coming to me. Pop them through my letter box at246 Innsworth Lane. One of the more popular sayings when it comes ...
Gloucester city centre
Jan 03, 2009 ... Benedict Perring 01452 739776 TOMORROW is the last day of the ice rink in King's Square, sograb your hat, scarf and gloves and get down there while you can. Gloucester Guildhall in Eastgate Street presents comedy with AGiggle at the Guild on Tuesday. Tickets cost ...
Barnwood
Jan 03, 2009 ... Peter Barnes 01452 372061 peterbarnes01@blueyonder.co. uk THERE was a party at the Hucclecote Community Centre on Fridayattended by more than 60 local pensioners to celebrate 100 years ofthe old age pension. The State Pension was introduced by the AsquithGovernment on ...
Rams remain massive scalps
Jan 03, 2009 ... Though in the comparative doldrums at present, Derby Countyremain one of the most famous and well-supported clubs in Englishfootball. They were winners of the FA Cup in 1946 and have twice beencrowned Football League champions, successes masterminded by thelate Brian ...
Mangan out to break cup duck
Jan 03, 2009 ... Sitting proudly at the top of Forest Green's scoring charts, AndyMangan is aiming to break his FA Cup duck against Derby County. The 21-year-old striker has 11 goals to his name in allcompetitions this season, a more than decent return for a player whonormally ploughs a lone furrow ...
Rigoglioso hopes for same again
Jan 03, 2009 ... Adriano Rigoglioso hopes his timing has been impeccable when itcomes to the biggest game in Forest Green's history. The forward has endured a frustrating campaign, with injuries andindifferent form limiting his appearances, but he was handed asurprise start against Barrow last ...
Experience is vital, says Forest Green skipper
Jan 03, 2009 ... Forest Green captain Lee Fowler is happy to be a wise old man inthe home dressing room this weekend. Though only 25, the combative midfielder can boast FootballLeague experience with Coventry City and Huddersfield Town as wellas Welsh caps at youth and Under-21 level. He and ...
Kempson sweating on his place
Jan 03, 2009 ... Darran Kempson is determined not to let a holiday bug ruin hispotential last hurrah in a Forest Green shirt. The 24-year-old defender's loan spell from Wrexham is due toexpire after today's Derby clash, and it could be that anotherpositive result would secure the funds required for ...
Burton: I'm fit and ready
Jan 03, 2009 ... One of the FA Cup's most remarkable stories is that of BertTrautmann, the Manchester City goalkeeper who famously played thelast 15 minutes of the 1956 final with a broken neck. He preserved City's 3-1 lead over Birmingham and ended up liftingthe trophy, and nobody would be ...
'It's a shame borthwick isn't playing' - Brown ; Alex Brown was relishing the chance to test himself against the best when Saracens and England captain Steve Borthwick rolled into Kingsholm today (3pm).
Jan 03, 2009 ... Alex Brown was relishing the chance to test himself against thebest when Saracens and England captain Steve Borthwick rolled intoKingsholm today (3pm). But the former Bath lock will not be playing because of therequirements of the EPS agreement between the clubs and the ...
Eustace, Lewis in for Saracens
Jan 03, 2009 ... Adam Eustace is the surprise inclusion as Gloucester look tobuild on victory over Bristol last week against Saracens atKingsholm this afternoon. The lock, who returned from Llanelli in the summer, makes hisfirst Guinness Premiership start since rejoining his home town ...