Kingsway Villagers

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Editors Note: General Questions and Comments: 2008-2011 are here

As seems to have become traditional at Kingsway, the goblins and ghoulies were once again out in force for this year’s All Hallows Eve’, rampaging around the village in search of sweets and treats.

Once again the Residents Association organised a small stall at the little park in Valley Gardens, surrounded by pumpkins and filled with chocolates to satisfy the appetities of the horde of little monsters, and give parents (and local Police) a spot to stop for a 5 minute chat and a rest!

Hundreds of children took advantage of the free goodies and – as usual – the streets were more crowded than at any other time of year!

Despite the difficulty of photographing in the dark, I did manage to snap a few successful pictures and created a gallery with those that were clear enough to see!

One local resident donated two – extremely impressive – carved pumpkins, although sadly my camera battery had finally given up the ghost by then (pun intended), so I was unable to snap them for the gallery… ‘though it did make me wonder about the possibility of asking local folks to help create a “pumpkin parade” next year, and/or holding a pumpkin-carving competition.

Apparently the whole thing proved a little too stressful for me; having held off a nasty virus for several days leading up to Halloween, and despite the fact that the weather was pretty warm for the time of year, I came down with a horrible throat infection the following day, and have only recovered fully in the last few days… hence the delay in adding this post!

See all this year’s pictures in our 2011 halloween gallery
 

Severn Vale School Adult Education Courses

Do you need an English qualification?
Take a FREE 11 week brush–up course and gain a GCSE equivalent certificate in English

Adult Education in Gloucestershire offers FREE courses which give learners the opportunity to boost their essential English skills and gain qualifications equivalent to a GCSE grade A*- C. We offer small, friendly classes at various times, daytime and evenings, at venues throughout Gloucestershire.

Topics Covered: Reading techniques, communication skills (verbal and written), spelling, grammar, punctuation, proof reading and writing techniques.

Our courses help learners from a wide range of backgrounds:
# Returners to work – to gain qualifications and skills needed for career progression
# Admin, management & finance staff – to boost essential skills for work
# Teaching assistants – to support pupils within classroom
# Parents / carers – to assist children with homework
# Returners to education – qualifications needed for entry to, college courses or pre-requisite for QCFs & Access courses

An 11 week course starts on Wednesday 14th September 2011 and runs from 6:00 – 8pm at Severn Vale School, School Lane, Quedgeley.

Do you need a maths qualification?
Take a FREE 12 week brush–up course and gain a GCSE equivalent certificate in maths

Are you:
# Wanting to develop your confidence?
# A parent wanting to support children with homework?
# Wanting to refresh your skills or update your CV?
Then our MATHS ESSENTIALS course is for you!

Learn how to:
# Use numbers quickly and accurately
# Handle data (converting it into meaningful information)
# Use formulae
# Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios
# Use and convert to metric units of measure
# Work with scale, shape and space

The 12 week course starts on Wednesday 14th September 2011 and runs from 6:00 – 8:30pm at Severn Vale School, School Lane, Quedgeley.

To express an interest or for more information please contact: Keith Slade 01452 583828 / keith.slade@gloucestershire.gov.uk

ETS are hosting a Summer Soccer Camp at Severnvale School from August 1st to 26th.

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"Education Through Sport (ETS) offers dynamic and vibrant football
coaching courses for children aged 7-14. Our coaching staff will
support each child to develop and enhance their football skills in a
safe, fun and friendly environment.
ETS Soccer Camps are delivered by qualified and experienced
FA football coaches who have an enhanced CRB disclosure and
are dedicated to providing the best possible experience for every
child attending. The Summer Soccer Camp will provide the perfect
environment for children to develop their football skills and enjoy a
fun-filled week of football coaching.
We offer flexible coaching options to fit in with parents’ busy
schedules and you can choose from our full weekly courses, daily
workshops or even half day sessions. The choice is yours."

Sheila Golder asked me to post this notice for "the final night of Equals Youth Club – as we know it!"

Sheila has been a tremendous asset to Quedgeley and will be sorely missed.

News on the future of the Equals premises will follow ASAP.

Recently, two of our Residents Association committee members have resigned due to personal commitments, leaving us a little short-handed.

In addition, the early resignation of another member left us one short, so we could also use one (or more) additional “General” Committee Members to help “lighten the load”.

Consequently we have need of volunteers to fill the following posts:

• Secretary
• Press Secretary
• General Member(s)

The roles are not too demanding, the Secretary is responsible for preparing meeting minutes and the Press Secretary generally prepares a monthly article for the Quedgeley News and other local media. The “General Member(s)” would simply help lighten the load for the rest of us by getting involved in dealing with local problems and assisting in organising local events.

The Committee meets one evening per month (normally at a local address), and once a quarter for public meetings, and several of us attend other local meetings and events, (‘though these are – obviously – voluntary).

No experience is necessary and there are no age limits (either way), so – if you have a little time to spare and would like to help your local community, please post here, contact Barry Kirby (or any comittee member) directly, or ask at our next Public Meeting (31st May).