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
Julian. Caunce The Long House, Cerney Wick 01793 752605
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 5 Berkeley Close 01285 861676
Mrs Carol Tunbridge Berry Farm, Silver Street 01285 860204
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
Peter Messenger 44 Elizabeth Way, Siddington 01285 641363

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 01285 860221  

 
Assistant Clergy: The Reverend (Ret'd) John Lugg 01285 860498  
The Reverend (Ret'd) Don Adams 01285 860869  
The Reverend (Ret'd) John Martin 01285 869585  

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 Jill Squire 01286 861685
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 Mrs Elsje Hunt 01285 861331

N.B. Church Office, Clarks Hay, South Cerney.
Open Wednesday & Thursday morning 11.30 - 12.30  Tel: 01285 862632

Children's & Young People's Groups

Crèche, for pre-school children at most Sunday 10.00am services:
Sunday Club (4 - 12 years), held during 10.00am services -
contact Mrs Carolyn Kennedy (01285 861299) or Church Office (01285 862632)

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

Anyone interested in Youth Activities please contact Mr Phil Walters, 01285 655564.
or Dr Mandy Fry, 01285 861871

ALL HALLOWS, SOUTH CERNEY

A warm welcome awaits you at any of our services. The main weekly service is at 10.00am every Sunday.

On the second Sunday of the month we hold "Altogether" (an informal all-age service). Sung Eucharist is on the other Sundays together with our children's group Sunday Club.

Sunday Evening service is at 6.00pm every week. and Holy Communion is celebrated at 8.00am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Messy Church, for children and their families is held at 4.00pm on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Midweek services include Holy Communion at 10.00am every Thursday and Under 5's at 2.00pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays each month.

Please check the Cerney Newsletter for any changes to the usual pattern of services

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CERNEY WICK

The Reverend David Bowers Tel: 01285 860221

There is a monthly Sunday service at 10.00 am.

Please check the Cerney Newsletter for any changes to the usual pattern of services

SOUTH CERNEY UNITED CHURCH (Congregational and Methodist)

Minister The Reverend Keith Burton   01666 577330
Steward Mrs Reta-May Matthews Stable Cottage, Upper Up 01285 862774
Treasurer Mr Paul Matthews Stable Cottage, Upper Up 01285 862774
Organist Mrs C Watson 23 Moor Lane, Fairford 01285 713003
Sunday Services 6pm March - September
3pm October - February
     
Weight Management Monday 1.00 pm
Fellowship (Short Service) Second Monday of the month 2.30 pm
Companions (Bible Study) Fourth Monday of the month 2.30 pm
Gathering (Prayer and Support) 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of month 2.30 pm
Cerney Seedlings (Parents and Toddlers) Tuesdays 10.00 - 11.45 am
Art/Banner/Crafts Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30pm
"Active & Able" Wednesday 2 - 3pm
Tai Chi Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30 pm
Coffee Morning Thursday 10.45 - 12 noon
Village Agent Once monthly during coffee check door for details
Lunch Club Thursday 12 noon - 1.00 pm
Advice Clinics Once monthly on a Friday (2.30 pm) check door for details

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 Steward Tel: 01285 862774

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 R Edgar 01285 861922

Parent Teachers Association Reg. Charity No. 293895

Chair Mrs K O'Hanley  01285 860794

 

SOUTH CERNEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP www.southcerney-playgroup.org.uk
Ann Edwards School Site, Berkeley Close 01285 860340 (answerphone)
Meets Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 11.45am

TODDLER TIME

Meets Wednesdays from 1.30 to 3.00 at the Playgroup

1st SOUTH CERNEY SCOUT GROUP

BEAVERS: Boys and Girls (Age 6 - 8) Meets Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30
Contact Jo Jones Tel: 01285 862165 or email: joatthepaddock@hotmail.co.uk

 

CUBS: Boys and Girls (Age 8 - 10½) Meets Mondays 6:30 - 8:00
Contact Phil Cottey 01285 860686

 

SCOUTS: Boys and Girls (Age 10 - 14) Meets Thursdays 7.00 - 8.30
Contact Helen Dyer 01285 860031

Group Scout Leader: Ken Hinton

01285 712522
Group Chairperson: Ian Kennedy 01285 861299

GUIDES

Meets every Tuesday (term time only) from 7.00 to 9.00 in the Scout Hut.

Leader Jill Kearsley, Ivy Cottage, The Street, Crudwell 01666 577781
Asst. Leader Pauline Slade, Cirencester 01285 644809

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

 

SOUTH CERNEY OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE

Water activities for schools and youth groups at Lake 12.
Individual places and adult courses available at weekends.
Tel:  01285 860388

 

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
Training Officer Mr R Rogers Ex. Dir.

Meets at Cirencester Parish Rooms, Gosditch Street, Cirencester on Tuesdays.
Adults and Cadets 7.30 to 9.00pm

CIRENCESTER AND SOUTH COTSWOLD ACCESS GROUP

Chairman Mrs Doris Land, 5 Berkeley Close 01285 861676

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

SOUTH CERNEY FLOWER SHOW

Chairman Mr John Reynolds, 5 The Paddock, High Street 01285 861169
Show Secretary Mrs Anne Stuart, Rose Cottage, Upper Up 01285 860439
Treasurer Mr Peter Redfern, Whitebeams, Station Road 01285 860269

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
Secretary Vacant
Treasurer Mrs P Hope, 43 Berkeley Close 01285 861000

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 Secretary Mr C Stone, 16 Abingdon Court Farm, Cricklade, Swindon 077493 99702
Poppy Appeal Organiser Mrs Jill Squire, 23 Sudeley Drive 01285 861685

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 at 7.00pm in the Village Hall starting in February 2010

Chairman Jenny Williams 01285 860784
Secretary Marion Bebb 01285 658529

SOUTH 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 2010 Alternate Tuesdays starting January 19th. Current details are posted on the Village Noticeboard.

SOUTH CERNEY PLAYERS

Acting, theatre visits and social events.

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 Riverway. 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 Mrs D Ellis, 15 Station Road 01285 860259

 

COMPUTER USERS GROUP www.atkyns.homeip.net/sccug

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 Katharine Isles Atkyns Manor 01285 862206
Secretary Sue Gould 19 Meadow Way 01285 860419
Treasurer Judith Franklin Sisters Farm 01285 860929

Meetings with speakers and activities of interest to women are held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 8.00pm in Atkyns Manor. Annual Subscription £13.00. Visitors always welcome at £1.50 per meeting.

POLITICS

COTSWOLD CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

WATERPARK BRANCH

Chairman & Hon. Secretary Mr C Bennett, 9 River Way 01285 860049

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

SOUTH CERNEY SAILING CLUB www.southcerneysailingclub.org.uk

Lake 16, Station Road.
RYA Training Centre for dingy and power boat races.
Racing Saturdays, Sundays all year and Wednesday evenings in summer.

Commodore: Liz Hassall 01453 544433
Membership Secretary Pam Weeks 01793 761962

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, 22 Broadway Lane 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 Roger Edgar, 35 Broadway Lane, GL7 5UH 01285 861922
Treasurer Peter Redfern, 'Whitebeams', Station Road, GL7 5UB 01285 860269
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 Mr Grant Stratford  
Secretary Mr Mike Hayward  
Treasurer Mr Ian Stuart  
Junior Cricket Organiser Mr M Powell, 31 Sudeley Drive 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

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

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

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH / POLICE

To report anything suspicious or to contact the local police urgently:-
telephone  0845 0901234 as this number is always manned.


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