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Royal Forest of Dean Events - September 2001

Saturday 1 September
Causeway Country Music Club, Causeway Club, Cinderford Country and Western Evening - Nashville Numbers. 7 pm Contact: Sylvia Preece 01594 824517 Monthly Saturday Night Social - Sequence Dance Dancing Dates with Ray and Doreen at the Robert Pashley Memorial Hall, Walford 8 pm - 11 pm Tea, biscuits & raffle included in adm. Contact: 01594 861373 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Sequence Dancing - Harry & Peggy Prior, Evergreen Hall, Broadwell 8 pm - 11 pm Contact :01594 824182 Jazz by the Wye - Abbey Mill 7.30 pm - 11 pm Contact: 01291 689228	Dean Forest Railway Society - Special Event - Norchard, Lydney "Day out with Thomas" 4 days with Fat Controller & Christopher Awdrey, who will meet children, parents, sign autograph the "Thomas Books" (Christopher current writer of "Thomas" stories and Dean Forst Railway President) Coach and car parking onl avail. at Norchard. Contact: 01594 845840 0194 843423 (message service) Ramblers Association - Working for Walkers 10.00 am Meet at Lydney Main Line Station, Cardiff Platform. We take the 10.18 am train to Chepstow and walk back. Contact the leader nearer the date for conformation of train time and fare. The platform to be used is on the far side of the track from the car park, if the gates are closed there is s tunnel under the signal box. The return route will take in Tidenham, Woolaston, Clanna and Aylburton Common. Contact: Robin & Susan 01594 843389
Sunday 2 September
National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire Westbury Court Garden, Westbury on Severn 9 m SW of Gloucester on A48 (The National Trust) Formal Dutch style water garden, earliest remaining in England, canals summerhouse, walled garden over 100 species of plants grown in Egland before 1700. 11 am - 6 pm. Admission £2.90 child £1.45 Contact: 01452 760461 National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire Highnam Court, Highnam Leave Glos. on A40 towards Ross on Wye. DO NOT take Newent turning but proceed to Highnam Roundabout. Take R exit for Highnam Court entrance directly off roundabout. 25 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding Grade 1 house (not open) Lakes, shrubberies and listed Pulhamite water gardens with grottos and fernery. 11 am - 5 pm Adm. £2.50 child free. Contact: Roger Head Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991 Fun Day & Craft Market - Abbey Mill Children's Entertainer - Stalls - Family Event Contact: 01291 689228	Dean Forest Railway Society - Special Event - Norchard, Lydney "Day out with Thomas" 4 days with Fat Controller & Christopher Awdrey, who will meet children, parents, sign autograph the "Thomas Books" (Christopher current writer of "Thomas" stories and Dean Forst Railway President) Coach and car parking onl avail. at Norchard. Contact: 01594 845840 0194 843423 (message service) Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Woodland Wander - Join the information warden for a short walk (approx. 1 mile/1.5 hours around this fascinating reserve. Meet at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend/Coleford Road at 2 pm. No Pre booking required. £2 Adults £1 children (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852 Parkend Ladies Running Club Meet 10.00 am at Parkend Cricket Grounds For more details see website
Wednesday 5 September
Forest of Dean Morris Men The Red Hart, Blaisdon - 8.15 pm Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642
Thursday 6 September
Milkwall/Clearwell & District W.I. Tufthorn Community Centre, Tufthorn Close, Nr. Coleford 2.30 pm Contact: 01594 835866, 01594 833969
Friday 7 September
Forest of Dean and Monmouth Folk and Accoustic Club Monmouth Rugby Club, Glendower Street, Monmouth Singers Night - 8.30 pm Contact: Sally Saysell 01291 641369
Saturday 8 September
Forest of Dean Morris Men Newent Onion Fayre, Newent 10 am Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642 Newent Onion Fayre Stalls, Crafts, Fair Ground Rides, Onion Eating Competition, Music & Traditional Street Entertainment Contact: Carol Killinger 01531 820928	Steam Up Day - Alan Keef Ltd. Open Day at the Lea (beside the A40) 11 am - 4.30 pm Contacxt: 01989 750757
Sunday 9 September
Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Monday 10 September
Severnside Flower Club, Lydney Town Hall Mrs. Elizabeth Bacon, Bridgnorth. 'This and That' 7.15 pm start Contact: 01594 843209	Staunton & District Gardening Club, Staunton Village Hall Talk: Carnivore Plants - Jackie Gardener 7.15 pm Contact: Kath Tye 01594 836147
Tuesday 11 September
Bream Horticultural Society, Bream Community Centre. Owls - Mel Cooksey. 7 pm for 7.30 pm Entry Fee Guests £1 Members 50p inc. refreshments Contact: Mike Herbert 01594 564630 Singaround at the Rising Sun, Woolaston Common 'Im an 'Er - Singers, Musicians, storytellers or simply listeners always welcome - 8.30 pm - No Admission Charges Contact: 01594 529230	Mitcheldean & Abenhall Gardening Club, Mitcheldean Library Mr. P. Thompson 'The Lost Gardens of Heligan 7.30 pm Contact: Annie Frost 01594 544622
Wednesday 12 September
Newent Folk Club, Kings Arms, Ross Road, Newent Guest Concerts 8.30 pm Charges may vary. Contact: David Blick 01531 820687	Coalway Ladies Group, The Citizen Competition - Oldest Newspaper Contact: Anne 01594 834402
Saturday 15 September
Forest of Dean Morris Men, The Red Hart, Awre 8.15 pm Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642 Causeway Country Music Club, Causeway Club, Cinderford Country & Western Evening - Ace High 7 pm Contact: Sylvia Preece 01594 824517	A 50/50 Ballroom and Sequence Dance, Bishopswood Hall, Kerne Bridge Dancing Dates with Ray & Doreen 8 pm - 11pm Please bring own refreshments Contact: 01594 861373 Forest Enterprise, Beechenhurst Lodge Delights of the Dean II - Tickle your taste buds with a mouthwatering, gourmet evening of locally produced food cooked to perfection, Bring your own drink 7 pm £15 per person. Tickets in advance only. Contact: 01594 833057
Sunday 16 September
Castiard Dance Group, Huntley Village Hall 3 pm - 5 pm Contact: David Blick 01531 820687 Free Song and Music Session, Malt Shovel, Ruardean Singers, Musicians, Poets, Storytellers, all welcome 1 pm - 4 pm Contact: Chris & Bev 01594 542358 Forest Enterprise - Time & Location on booking Archeological Amble - Step Back in time as you explore the fascinating industrial history surrounding the Bixslade Valley £2.50 adult, £1 child (must be acc'd. by adult). Booking from 1 month in advance Contact: 01594 833057	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) The Ramblers Association - Meet at Mallards Pike Car Park. Walk the Lakes of the Forest - Cannop Ponds, Speech House Lake and return to Mallards Pike Lake. Easy going. Afternoon tea at Speech House or mobile snack bar. 10 miles 10 am GR 637093 Contact: Leader Sheila J 01594 841371
Monday 17 September
Environment Agency, Minsterworth Severn Bore 20:56 hrs Large	The Third Screen - Coleford Cinema - Bread and Roses (15). Tickets £3.60 Entry from 7.30 pm film starts at 8 pm Contact: Info Cinema 01594 833331 FAW 01594 844563
Tuesday 18 September
Environment Agency, Minsterworth Severn Bore 09:23 hrs Fairly Large 21:38 hrs Extra Large
Wednesday 19 September
Environment Agency, Minsterworth Severn Bore 10:06 hrs Large 22:21 hrs Extra Large	The Ramblers Association Meet at the Travellers Rest, Stowe, parking courtesy of Publican. Walk Stowe Lane, Wyegate Green, Slade Bottom and Bearse Farm. A ramble with good views. Lunch is available at the Travellers Rest after walk - generally good food. NO DOGS PLEASE 4.5 miles GR564066 10 am Contact: Fred & Sheila 01594 842513
Thursday 20 September
Environment Agency, Minsterworth Severn Bore 10.49 Fairly Large 23.05 Fairly Large	U3A Meeting, Lydney Rugby Club, Regent Street 2 pm National Organisation for the over 50's. Teach or learn any subject, thro' social interaction. Contact: Barbara Hancock 01594 834895
Friday 21 September
50/50 Dance, Miners Hall, Cinderford Live Music & Bar, 8 pm - 11.45 pm Contact: Mrs. M. Chadd 01594 826581	Forest of Dean and Monmouth Folk and Accoustic Club Monmouth Rugby Club, Glendower Street, Monmouth Bill Jones - 8.30 pm Contact: Sally Saysell 01291 641369
Sunday 23 September
Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Tuesday 25 September
Bream Horticultural Society, Bream Community Centre Committee Meeting Only - Show debrief plus Autumn Show Arrangements 7 pm - for 7.30 pm Contact: Mike Herbert 01594 564630	Singaround at the Rising Sun, Woolaston Common 'Im an 'Er - Singers, Musicians, storytellers or simply listeners always welcome - 8.30 pm - No Admission Charges Contact: 01594 529230
Wednesday 26 September
Newent Folk Club, Kings Arms, Ross Road, Newent 8.30 pm Contact: David Blick 01531 820687	Gloucestershire Family History Society, Bream Community Centre 7.30 pm Contact: 01594 826427
Saturday 29 September
Causeway Country Music Club, Causeway Club, Cinderford Country & Westerm Music Evening - George Moody 7 pm Contact: Sylvia Preece 01594 824517 Forest Enterprise - Location on booking Deer Safari - Travel deep into the Forest acc'd. by an expert wildlife ranger. A chance to see some of Britains largest mammals in their natural habitat. 6.30 am £15 per person. Booking 1 month in advance. Contact: 01594 833057 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact : 01594 834991	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Branchline Festival Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Dean Forest Railway Society - Lydney Town Hall Special Event - Lydney Model Rail;way Show Contact: 01594 845840 01594 843423 (message service) The Ramblers Association Meet at St. Briavels Catle (YHA), park on or in local roads, Walk Hewelsfield, Woolaston Woodside, Clanna, Great Hoggins Slade Bottom and St. Briavels. A moderate graded walk, but with some climbs. NO DOGS PLEASE. 10 mile GR 559065 Contact: Fred & Sheila 01594 842513
Sunday 30 September
Dean Forest Railway - Saturday Evening Specials. Royal Forester First Class Dining Car Evening Specials Join us for a superb evening of fine food and drinks as you leisurely travel over the DFR, hauled by one of the DFR fine GW steam locos. £13.50 which includes unlimited travel throughout the day. Also the opportunity to enjoy some trad jazz during part of the evening. Reservations should be made in advance as numbers are strictly limited. (The Royal Forester also offers traditional Sunday lunches on most Sundays until the end of October also priced at £13.50). (Please enquire about availability of tables). Contact: 01562 751715 Windcross Walks 2001, Upleadon Church Further down the Leadon 10 am GR 769270 6 miles Contact: Roy Palmer 01531 890412 Forest Enterprise - Location on booking Deer Safari - Travel deep into the Forest acc'd. by an expert wildlife ranger. A chance to see some of Britains largest mammals in their natural habitat. 6.30 am £15 per person. Booking 1 month in advance. Contact: 01594 833057	Dean Forest Railway Society - Lydney Town Hall Special Event - Lydney Model Rai;way Show Contact: 01594 845840 01594 843423 (messgae service) Vintage & Classic Cars - Harts Barn Craft Centre on Monmouth Road (A4136) Between Longhope & Mitcheldean 1 pm - 5 pm. Auto Jumble also welcome - £5 stall Contact: Linda 01452 831551 / 01594 544147 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Branchline Festival Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991

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