The Village Directory

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

South Cerney Parish Council www.southcerney.org.uk
Chairman Michael Stuart, Rose Cottage, Upper Up 01285 860439
Vice Chairman Philip Nicholas, New House, High Street 01285 860736
Clerk Maurice McKee, 6 North Home Road, Cirencester 01285 644864
0560 2482831
Councillors
Mrs Frances Chapman Deerhurst, Cerney Wick 01793 750243
Mrs Enid Chubb Boxbush Farm, Station Road 01285 860648
07966 521134
James Harris 42 Robert Franklin Way 01285 861812
Peter Jay 6 The Lennards 01285 860641
John-Charles Kimberley Cotswold Forest School, PO Box 1,
Cirencester. GL7 9GD
0845 0941949
0773 8708880
Mrs Doris Land 52 Mulberry Court, Middle Mead, Cirencester 07941 492940
Mrs Carol Tunbridge Berry Farm, Silver Street 01285 860204
Chris Wearing 16 Beverstone Road 01285 861655
07581 698353
Roger Webb 34 Broadway Lane 01285 862504

Cotswold District Council

Esmond. Jenkins Old Manor Barn, Shorncote, Cirencester. GL7 6DE 01285 862345
Clive Bennett 9 Riverway, South Cerney 01285 860049
Juliet Layton 11 Sudeley Drive, South Cerney 01285 860902

Gloucestershire County Council

Shaun Parsons Winstone Glebe, Cirencester

01285 821451
01285 821089

CHURCHES

PARISH CHURCH OF ALL HALLOWS, SOUTH CERNEY

Vicar: The Reverend David Bowers
dbowers@btinternet.com
01285 860221
Honorary Assistant Clergy: The Reverend Don Adams 01285 860869
The Reverend John Martin 01285 869585
Church Office The United Church, Clarks Hay 01285 862632
Administrator Mrs Carol Adams (9am - 1pm Wed/Thur)
administrator@churnsideoffice.plus.com
 
  Website:  www.churnside-parishes.org.uk  

Contact telephone numbers for groups and organisations

Bellringing Practice Thursdays at 7.30pm Secretary
Mrs Elizabeth Pearse
01285 861037
Church Choir Practice Fridays at 7.00pm Mrs Mary James
01285 860529
Church Flowers Mrs Hazel Finlayson 01285 860011
Church Flowers Treasurer Mrs Jennifer Gardiner 01285 860620
Church Electoral Roll Mrs Mary James 01285 860529
Housegroups Rev'd David Bowers
(or Church Office)
01285 860221
01285 862632
Local Ministry Team Church Office 01285 862632
Parish Neighbours Mrs Elizabeth Pearse
Mr Graham James
01285 861037
01285 860529
Parochial Church Council Secretary - Mrs Mary James
21 Robert Franklin Way
01285 860529
Bereavement Support Church Office 01285 862632
Church Wardens Mr Tony Squire
Mrs Vicki Jones
01285 861685
01285 860509
Church Treasurer Mr Peter Williams 01285 862244

N.B. Church Office, Clarks Hay, South Cerney.
Open Wednesday & Thursday morning 9.00 - 1.00  Tel: 01285 862632

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

A children's play area is provided at the back of church during services:

Messy Church 4pm on 1st Sunday of the month for families and children.
Stories, craft and refreshments.

Under 5's Service - 1st & 3rd & 5th Thursdays at 2pm every month in All Hallows Church
Contact Reverend David Bowers, 01285 860221 or Mrs Joan Townsend, 01285 860710

Family Church 10am on 3rd Sunday of the month. An informal service for all ages.

/ubder 5's 1st & 3rd & 5th Thursday of the month. Contact the Vicar or Joan Townsend, 860710

Youth Activities please contact Dr Mandy Fry, 01285 861871

ALL HALLOWS, SOUTH CERNEY

A warm welcome awaits you at any of our services. Our usual pattern of worship is:

8.00 am Holy Communion (2nd and 4th Sundays)
10.00 am Sung Eucharist (1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays)
  Family Church (3rd Sunday)
4.00 pm Messy Church (1st Sunday)
6.00 pm Evening Service (including Holy Communion on 3rd Sunday)

Where there is a fifth Sunday, there is a 10.00 service at one of the churches in our benefice (South Cerney, Cerney Wick, Siddington and Preston)

Morning prayer is said in church on Monday - Saturday at 8.30 am

Please check the Cerney Newsletter or our weekly newsletter "Inter-link"
for changes to the usual pattern.
 

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CERNEY WICK

The Reverend David Bowers Tel: 01285 860221

There is a monthly Sunday service on the 1st Sunday at 10.00 am, as well as on special occasions, such as Easter, harvest and Christmas.

Please check the Cerney Newsletter or our weekly newsletter, "Inter-link"
for changes to the usual pattern.
 

SOUTH CERNEY UNITED CHURCH (Congregational and Methodist)
Clarks Hay, South Cerney. GL7 5UA
All our activities and services are welcome to anyone

Minister The Reverend James Taylor 01285 641715
Steward Mrs Reta-May Matthews Stable Cottage, Upper Up 01285 862774
Treasurer Mr Paul Matthews Stable Cottage, Upper Up 01285 862774
Organist Rota Mrs C Watson 23 Moor Lane, Fairford 01285 713003
Sunday Services 6pm March - September
3pm October - February
Café Church Once every month as announced
(twice during a 5 week month)
9.30 am Breakfast
10.30 am Service
Sunday School Alternates with Café Church 9.30 - 10.15 am
Fellowship (Short Service) Second Monday of the month 2.30 - 3.30 pm
Companions (Bible Study) Fourth Monday of the month 2.30 - 3.30 pm
Gathering (Prayer and Support) 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of month 2.30 - 3.30 pm
Cerney Seedlings
(Parents, Carers and Pre-schoolers)
 Tuesdays 10.00 - 11.45 am
Seedlings, Arts & Crafts Tuesday 1.30 - 2.30pm
Posture Stability (CDC) Wednesday 2.00 - 3.00pm
Tai Chi (CDC) Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30 pm
Seedlings Carers' Café Thursday 10.00 - 11.00 am
Coffee Morning/Lunch Club Thursday 11.30 - 1.00 pm
Bingo (Non cash prizes) 2nd Saturday Monthly 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Holiday Clubs As announced

Other organisations use the premises weekly or occasionally. Check the door for notices.

For general enquiries please contact Reta-May Matthews    Tel: 01285 862774

For Christenings, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister Tel: 01285 641715

Our new building is available for community use. For rates and bookings please contact Reta-May Matthews Tel: 01285 862774

SCHOOLS & CHILDREN

ANN EDWARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL www.annedwards.gloucs.sch.uk
Headteacher Mr S Richardson 01285 860335
Chair of Governors Mr Matt McCahill 01285 861209

Parent Teachers Association Reg. Charity No. 293895

Chair Mr C Sutherland 07536 114373

 

SOUTH CERNEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.southcerneyplaygroup.org
Ann Edwards School Site, Berkeley Close 01285 860340 (answerphone)
Meets Monday to Friday from 8.55 to 11.55am
and afternoons on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 12.40 - 3.10

BABIES & TODDLERS

Meets Wednesdays (except the last Wednesday of the month) from 1.30 to 3.00 at the Playgroup
 

1st SOUTH CERNEY SCOUT GROUP

Chairman Ian Kennedy, 29 Sudeley Drive 01285 861299
ian.kennedy@twang.co.uk
Treasurer Tony Smith, 3 Berkeley Close 07739 628870
tonysmith4737@yahoo.co.uk

BEAVERS:
Boys and Girls (Age 6 - 8)

Meets Thursdays

5.00 - 6.00
Contact Ruth Lancaster, 2 Willow Grove  01285 860411  rmlancast@gmail.com

 

CUBS: Boys and Girls (Age 8 - 10½) Meets Thursdays 6:00 - 7.15
Contact Sarah Harris  01285 865296  sarah.harris@britishrowing.org

SCOUTS:
Boys and Girls (Age 10 - 14)

Meets Thursdays

7.00 - 8.30
Contact Helen Dyer, 21 Sudeley Drive   01285 860031  paul.dyer10@googlemail.com

GUIDES

Meets every Tuesday (term time only) from 7.00 to 8.45 pm in the Scout Hut.

Leader Jill Kearsley, Ivy Cottage, The Street, Crudwell 01666 577781

BROWNIE PACK

Meets every Wednesday (term time only) from 5.45 to 7.00 pm in the Village Hall.

Apply to Mrs Kathy Hector 01285 860438


MEDICAL

COMMUNITY NURSE

Contact your G.P. if necessary.

SURGERY (Clarks Hay)

Every morning 9 - 11am.
Monday 3.30 - 6.00pm by appointment only.
Thursday evening 4 - 6pm by appointment only.
Dr P Reynolds / Dr R Sethi / Dr N Thurston.
The Laurels, South Cerney. Please ring for details.  01285 862112
Phoenix Surgery, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester.     01285 652056

PODIATRIST / CHIROPODIST

Clinic (above Phoenix Surgery)
Charles Oakey D.Pod.M., M.Ch.S. Tel.01285 861005
 

PHOENIX CHARITABLE TRUST Cirencester and District
Provides services at a subsidised cost for residents in Cirencester & District.
This includes complementary therapies, Staywell 75+ volunteer support scheme,
courses and essential medical items. Contact the Trust Manager (01285 652056) for information.

LAURELS PHARMACY

Clarks Hay, South Cerney. Manager Mr E. Grubb   Tel & Fax: 01285 861123
Offers a full pharmaceutical service including NHS prescriptions dispensed
and a wide range of medicines.

Opening Hours Mon 9 - 1 2 - 6.00 Thurs 9 - 1 2 - 6.00
Tues 9 - 1 2 - 5.30 Fri 9 - 1 2 - 5.30
Wed 9 - 1 2 - 5.30 Sat 9 - 1 Closed pm

HELPING HANDS

Items such as wheel chairs, commodes and walking aids may be borrowed.

Chairman Katharine Isles, Atkyns Manor 01285 862206
Secretary Dot Stephens, 6 Willow Grove 01285 861783
Treasurer Sue Andrews, Meadow Way 01285 862413

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE - (Cirencester Division)

County Staff Officer Miss Faye Rose, 56 Siddington Road, Cirencester 07968 786428

Adults and Cadets 7.30 to 9.00pm Tuesdays at  Parish Rooms, Gosditch Street, Cirencester
Badgers (5 - 10 years) 3.30 - 5.00pm at Cirencester Primary School, Victoria Road.
Details from Alison Randall 07796 616460

CIRENCESTER AND SOUTH COTSWOLD ACCESS GROUP

Chairman Mrs Doris Land, 52 Mulberry Court, Middle Mead, Cirencester 07941 492940

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

SOUTH CERNEY FLOWER SHOW

Chairman Mr John Reynolds, 5 The Paddock, High Street 01285 861169
Show Secretary Mrs Jenny Jay, 6 The Lennards 01285 860641

GARDENING CLUB

Meets at 7.45pm in the Village Hall the 1st Thursday of every month except August.

Chairman Mr Roger Edgar, 35 Broadway Lane 01285 861922
Secretary Mrs Susan Clark, 12 Upton Close, Swindon. SN25 4UL 01793 723538
Treasurer Mrs Coralie Dustin, 9 Beverstone Road 01285 860873

 

C.O.S.Y. CLUB (Cerney Over Sixty Years Club)

Meets in the Village Hall every three weeks on Thursdays 4.00 to 6.00pm in summer
and 2.00 to 3.30pm in winter

Chairperson Mrs Betty Pollard, 14 Mill Close 01285 860717
All enquiries   01285 860283

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

Meetings held at 2.30pm. in the Village Hall. Dates vary to suit

President Mr J Wilmot, 'Tarshyne', Cirencester Road 01285 869012
Chairman Mr P Redfern, Whitebeams, Station Road 01285 860269
Deputy Chairman Mr A J Squire, 23 Sudeley Drive 01285 861685
Secretary Mr R Edgar 01285 861922
Membership Secretary & Treasurer Mr M Easley 01285 860862

RBL SERVICE COMMITTEE

Service Representative Mr P Redfern, Whitebeams, Station Road 01285 860269
Poppy Appeal Organiser Mrs Carole Wilkinson, 31 Broadway Lane 01285 860789

BRIDGE CLUB

We are a very friendly and informal club and meet on Tuesday mornings in the Village Hall from 9.30 - 12 noon. We welcome new players who are at an early stage of playing, and offer help to build up confidence. Annual membership fee is £5.00
Ring Anne Croft (01285 860753) for more details

SOUTH CERNEY ARTS SOCIETY

Meets Mondays from 7.00 - 9.00 pm in the Village Hall starting on February 6th 2012

Chairman Jenny Williams 01285 860784
Secretary Marion Bebb 01285 658529

GLOS. MOBILE LIBRARY

01608 650780
Helpline (inc Renewals) 0845 2305420
Online renewals and reservations: www.libraries.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Timetable
South Cerney Atkyns Manor 11.05 - 11.35 pm
Royal Oak 11.45 -  12.00 pm
Dates 2012 24th January     21st February        20th March

SOUTH CERNEY PLAYERS

Acting, theatre visits and social events.         www.southcerneyplayers.org.uk

Chairman Jane Smith 01285 860556
Secretary Angie Fenton 01285 862517

Stage Manager

Mark Sweet 01285 860315

VILLAGE HALL

Chairman Mr Mike Stuart 01285 860439
Secretary Mrs Anne Stuart 01285 860439
Caretaker/Bookings Mr J Veitch. 3 River Way. 01285 860110

CUTTS CHARITY

A South Cerney Charity offering financial help to parishioners in need.
Contact - Mr P Jay  01285 860641

SOUTH CERNEY TRUST

Stimulating public interest in, and caring for, the history and character of the Parish. The Trust seeks to promote and protect environmental improvements. It supports the community in worthy causes and holds two public lectures a year and produces newsletters and literature.

Chairman Mr P Jay, 6 The Lennards 01285 860641
Secretary Mrs V Robinson, The Forge, School Lane 01285 860766
Treasurer Mr J Hunt 01285 860259

 

COMPUTER USERS GROUP www.atkyns.co.uk/computerusers

All are welcome.
Meets at Atkyns Manor on the 4th Wednesday of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov. 7.45pm
Further information from Raymond Fenton 01285 860395 or Peter Jay 01285 860641

SOUTH CERNEY THURSDAY GROUP

Committee members:

Chairman Liz Denley Grouse House, Station Road 01285 869572
Secretary Eileen Downer 29 Oak Way 01285 860734
Treasurer Penny Gardener Churn Meadow, Cerney Wick 01793 751227

Meetings with speakers and activities of interest to women are held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8.00pm in the Village Hall.
Annual Subscription £15.00. Visitors always welcome at £2.00 per meeting.

POLITICS

COTSWOLD CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

WATERPARK BRANCH

Chairman Mr C Bennett, 9 River Way 01285 860049
Hon. Secretary Mrs Sheila Fitton, Butchers Cottage, High Street  

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

SOUTH CERNEY SAILING CLUB www.southcerneysc.org.uk

Lake 16, Station Road. GL7 5TH
A club with numerous fleets, including windsurfing, which sails throughout the year. It also acts as a RYA Training Centre.

Membership Secretary Pam Weeks 01793 761962
memsec@southcerneysc.org.uk

SOUTH CERNEY ANGLING CLUB

The Fisherman's Rest Broadway Lane 01285 861876
Chairman Mr G Searle, 13 Jubilee Gardens 01285 861618

SOUTH CERNEY FOOTBALL CLUB

Chairman Mr G Stratford, 53 Berkeley Close 01285 860544
Secretary Mrs K Allen, 1 Field Close 01285 860168
Youth Football Secretary Mrs K Jones, 17 Field Close 01285 869223

SOUTH CERNEY BOWLS CLUB

The Green opens on approximately the third week in April until the end of September. Club nights are Tuesday and Friday from 6.00 pm and Saturday from 2pm. The Green may be used most days from 2.00pm until sundown (except Sundays) by arrangement with the Greenkeeper. New members will be most welcome.

Chairman Gordon Cook, 18 Ashton Road, Siddington, GL7 6HD 01285 654901
Secretary Christina Pollard, Old Farmhouse, High Street. GL7 5UG 01285 860435
Treasurer John Deacon, 25 The Lennards. GL7 5UX 01285 860071
Club Captain Gill Deacon, 25 The Lennards, GL7 5UX 01285 860071
Greenkeeper Chris Brookes, 25 Aldsworth Road, Bibury, GL7 5PA 01285 740229

SOUTH CERNEY CRICKET CLUB

Upper Up Playing Field, South Cerney Saturdays and Sundays.
Late April - mid September.

Chairman Grant Stratford 01285 862602
Secretary Sharyn Wheeler 01739 640198
Treasurer Ian Stuart 01285 652207
Junior Cricket Organiser Mike Powell 01285 860636

CERNEY LAKES TENNIS CLUB

Chairperson Steve Lamble 01285 860902
Treasurer Peter Finlayson, Ivy Cottage, Silver Street 01285 860011
Secretaries Sheila Dickson, 'Saffron', Meadow Way
Sue Dixon, Cleveland Farm House, Ashton Keynes
01285 860486
01285 861211
Coaching Jane Franklin, Worms Farm Cottages, South Cerney 01285 861746

CERNEY STRAGGLERS

A running club set up in November 2001, it combines exercise and excitement of group running across the countryside at night.

Contacts: Simon King 01285 860701
  Stuart Bennett 01285 860590
  Nigel Peare nigel.peare@gmail.com

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

To report an interruption to the mains electricity supply.  Tel:  08457 708090

SMELL GAS?

Ring 0800 111999

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH / POLICE

To report anything suspicious    0845 0901234   or   101


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(Reproduced from the Village Directory by permission of the editors of Cerney News)