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Monday, 28 May 2012

Forest of Dean Google Alert 28-May-2012

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Forest of Dean Google Alert 28-May-2012
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03 - Forest of Dean Heritage Centre
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Forest Of Dean, Day Tripper
Hi, Can any one tell me if there is any off road parking in the Forest of Dean. Basically looking to park camper up on grassy area, unload table and.
www.wildcamping.co.uk/.../18941-forest-dean-day-tripper.ht...
Pelham Cottage | accommodation | Lydbrook ... - Forest of Dean
Pelham Cottage,Self-catering,Self-caterings,Lydbrook,Gloucestershire. Approached via a short, fairly steep metalled lane from the road below, Pelham Cottage ...
www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=2&pid...
Freeminer Trail - Mountain Biking Forest of Dean
Freeminer Trail. By admin thefod, 23-May-2012 14:51:00. New starting climb is now open. 0 Comments. banner2a. e:mail@thefod.co.uk. fod mtb. Trail conditions ...
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Find Jobs Crossroads Care Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire ...
Care/Operations Manager - Find Healthcare Jobs, Management Jobs at Crossroads Care Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire in Hereford, Herefordshire.
www.careerbuilder.co.uk/Jobs/.../J3H33066Q5Z1XF9P5VV/
Mike Edwards "Live" @ Cinderford Festival, Forest of Dean. - YouTube
Three songs on this video: What's Gonna Be, A Cold And Bitter Wind and Count Me Out. All ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=daIp3kNKsSE&feature=relmfu
FAMILY SUPPORT CO-ORDINATORS - FOREST OF DEAN
We are currently seeking two experienced Family Support Workers (nil hour contracts), one to work in Forest of Dean Area and the second in the Gloucester ...
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Sunday, 27 May 2012

Store manager skipped red light at level crossing

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Store manager skipped red light at level crossing

Saturday, May 26, 2012


A WOMAN jumped flashing stop lights at a railway level crossing in the Forest of Dean.

Dionys Griffith, of Stroat, near Chepstow, drove her Renault Megane over Lydney level crossing, despite the fact that the barriers had started to lower, Gloucester magistrates heard.

The 35-year-old managing director of Herbert Lewis Drapers and Furnishers in High Street, Chepstow, admitted careless driving.

Prosecuting solicitor Louise Pinder said: "It was 3.30pm on March 7 when Lee Evans, the signalman at the level crossing, saw the defendant drive over while the barriers had started lowering and the red warning lights had started flashing.
"A train was due to pass through and the lights had been flashing for six seconds when the defendant drove through.

"The defendant has two speeding convictions which resulted in six penalty points on her licence."

Defending solicitor Scott Bowen said: "My client fully accepts her guilt in this matter and takes this offence very seriously.

"She is familiar with the road and as she approached she noticed a pedestrian on the crossing. She made a split second decision to carry on as opposed to hitting the brakes.

"There was a significant time before the train approached and no danger at all to others."

Pointing out that "lots of people get killed on level crossings", magistrates imposed five penalty points, fined Griffith £255 and ordered her to pay prosecution costs of £30.
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Forest of Dean Google Alert 27-May-2012

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Forest of Dean alternative torch relay takes place
BBC News
An alternative torch relay is being held in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, by disgruntled locals unhappy the official Olympic torch relay missed them out. A miner's Davy lamp, symbolic of the area's industry, was lit at the bottom of Hopewell ...
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BBC News
Challenging roles are childs play for Kismet
Gainsborough Standard
In their latest offering, Kismet transports us to 1943 and the Forest of Dean, where we find a group of seven-year-olds playing in the rural West Country setting of Dennis Potter's Blue Remembered Hills. The children are played by adults, ...
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Gainsborough Standard
SOCIAL MOBILITY? GRAMMAR SCHOOLS ARE THE ONLY WAY UP
Express.co.uk
By Jimmy Young SOCIAL MOBILITY was not a phrase widely heard in the Forest of Dean where I was born in 1921 and spent my working class youth as a baker's boy in the Thirties. Ironically, and much more by accident than design, it is what happened for ...
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Store manager skipped red light at level crossing
This is Gloucestershire
A WOMAN jumped flashing stop lights at a railway level crossing in the Forest of Dean. Dionys Griffith, of Stroat, near Chepstow, drove her Renault Megane over Lydney level crossing, despite the fact that the barriers had started to lower, ...
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Doubts over upgrade
This is Gloucestershire
That's good, seeing as I only get 1.3 on the edge of the city." IVW__ said: "They have computers in the Forest of Dean now? Awesome!" Taxidave1 added: "I agree with stroppy12, I live in Tuffley and only get just over 1 meg on a good day."
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Web 4 new results for "Forest of Dean"
 
Chasing the wild boar around the Forest of Dean » Bike Magic
As riding areas go, the Forest of Dean has always been a destination for those in the know. In more recent years the areas profile has been rising considerably.
bikemagic.com/.../chasing-the-wild-boar-around-the-forest-of-...
Forest of Dean parkrun and Trailblazer #2 | abradypus
It has been a very long twenty-four hours. I've driven 333.3 miles, been overwhelmed by a stay in one of the friendliest hotels I've ever stayed in*, run the Forest ...
abradypus.wordpress.com/.../forest-of-dean-parkrun-and-trail...
Forest of Dean Trailblaze 10k - Events - Runner's World
Just wanted to say a big thank you to the organisers and all of the Marshall's at today's event. This was my first trailblaze and even though the heat got to me and ...
www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/events/forest.../193303.html
Forest Of Dean Camping Sites | Camping Sites Pictures
Forest Of Dean Camping Sites. By Camping Sites Pictures. on May 19, 2012. Forest of Dean campsites. and Camping sites and four. The Forest of Dean ...
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Saturday, 26 May 2012

Forest of Dean Google Alert 26-May-2012

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Forest of Dean college move "could trigger Coleford regeneration", says principal
This is Gloucestershire
He added: "This is not about Coleford, it's about the regeneration of the whole of the Forest of Dean. "It's about creating jobs, improving standards of living and attracting new businesses here. "We have taken over a bankrupt college and are trying to ...
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A different class: the expansion of Steiner schools
The Guardian
A group of older children who were out building brushwood shelters in the Forest of Dean a few weeks ago are back in class copying out the floorplan of a house from the teacher's chalk sketch. Next to the sketch there are drawings of brickwork, ...
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The Guardian
Restored Whitecroft Railway Station officially opened
BBC News
The restoration of a railway station in the Forest of Dean has been celebrated with a steam locomotive trip. Whitecroft Railway Station opened in 1875, but last saw regular passenger services in 1929. The train travelled from Norchard to Whitecroft to ...
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BBC News
Weather Picture: Cygnets in the Forest of Dean
ITV News
One of our viewers snapped this pair in the Forest of Dean. Can you do better? Credit: Alan Bowkett This very cute shot of two cygnets in the sunshine was snapped by West Country Tonight viewer, Alan Bowkett. If you're out and about in today's fine ...
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ITV News
It's time to enjoy home comforts at Cinderford – Rich
This is Gloucestershire
They managed to have an away game at Hatherley and Reddings, which they lost, and then last week's Forest of Dean derby at Lydney was unfit after rain. Skipper Craig Rich (inset) said: "We were keen for the game to go ahead, until we got there.
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Villagers gripped by torch fever as rural communities get their moment in the ...
This is Gloucestershire
From villages across the Leadon Vale and Forest of Dean, they came for the relay, swelling the village's population by at least 2000. The friendly crowd shared food and laughter in the build-up and were joined by the whole of Hartpury Primary School, ...
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Flame is fit for a Queen
This is Gloucestershire
RESPECTS will be paid to Her Majesty the Queen in the Forest of Dean this weekend. In an event completely separate from the Olympic Torch festivities, a 'Forest Flame', lit in a miner's lamp, will make its way around the Forest.
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family helps design their new homes
24dash (press release)
Little Leo, aged three, and his sister Angel May, 7, joined mum Claire Powell and big sister Jessica ,19, in checking out the diggers and the “Bob the builders” hard at work on their new home in Turfthorn Avenue in Coleford in the Forest of Dean.
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Learn new trade skills at new course
This is Gloucestershire
YOUNGSTERS looking to become skilled in a trade are being invited to join a course in the Forest of Dean. Gloucestershire College's Forest of Dean campus is offering construction and motor vehicle pre-apprenticeship training for people aged 16 to 19 ...
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Lords debate Minority Ethnic and Religious Communities: Cultural and Economic ...
DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)
She is the founder of the Asha Centre in the Forest of Dean. "Asha" means "hope". It is a place of many faiths and cultures, a haven of peace and beauty where people, especially young people, from Britain, the European Union and the rest of the world ...
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Web 3 new results for "Forest of Dean"
 
Gloucester & Forest of Dean (1828-1831) - Ordnance Survey shop
The best place to buy your hiking, walking and travel maps & guides, as well as outdoor gear & accessories, great offers and free P&P!
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29.00 instead of £72.65 Forest of Dean Stay - Groupon
Forest of Dean: One or Two Night Stay For Two With Breakfast and Wine from £ 29 at The Royal Oak (Up to 60% Off)
www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gloucestershire/the-royal.../571529...
Forest of Dean U3A
NO DOGS. Marilyn Garner 01594 833608 EASY MODERATE to STRENUOUS. Friday 25th May 2012 GR 544 055 OL14 4½ Miles 10 Stiles. Start 10-00 A M ...
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Thursday, 24 May 2012

Forest of Dean Google Alert 24-May-2012

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Vulnerable groups in outcry against Forest of Dean parking fees
This is Gloucestershire
VULNERABLE groups in the Forest of Dean say they will suffer when parking fees are brought in. The district council has confirmed no concessions will be in place when tariffs are introduced in July. The topic was hotly debated at a full council meeting ...
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Many reasons Wye: Bucolic scenery and nectarous cider in beautiful border country
Daily Mail
The Forest of Dean is 27000 acres of trees where the Forester's Rights scribed by King William are still enforced and the sight of wild boar roaming can make for a startling interlude for those who visit. The forest, said to have been a brooding muse ...
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Daily Mail
My amazing year, on and off the pitch
This is Gloucestershire
The season kicked off with team building in the Forest of Dean. We all met up early one Saturday morning – some of the boys I already knew through playing sport, but others I didn't – and we had lots of fun caving and bike riding.
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Protecting Children Online
Huffington Post UK (blog)
He estimates that at least 60% of the 270-plus children at his school in the Forest of Dean have access to social networking sites. He has even threatened parents that he will report them to social services. Woodward, a branch secretary for the ...
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Bride and vroom as blood bikers wed
This is Gloucestershire
"We cover from Birmingham down to Bristol and the Forest of Dean across to Burford. Steve is a rider and Diane takes the calls," said Mr Fairbank who has about 100 members that he can call upon to use their "blues and twos" – blue flashing lights and ...
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Player-coach is sought
This is Gloucestershire
Bream RFC were founded in 1878 and are located in the Forest of Dean. They currently run two senior sides and a successful junior section. Applications should be made by e-mail to breamrfc@hotmail.co.uk or in writing to the club at High Street, Bream, ...
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Police search for missing pensioner
ITV News
Police are appealing for information about a pensioner who went missing during an afternoon stroll in the Forest of Dean, in Gloucestershire. The 85 year old who has not been named, has Parkinson's disease. He hasn't been seen since leaving him home in ...
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Witness plea after collision
This is Gloucestershire
Officers said they wanted to speak to a woman travelling towards Gloucester in a Daihatsu who stopped at the scene and a man driving on the A40 from the Forest of Dean who also stopped. Witnesses who have not already spoken to police should call 101, ...
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Web 8 new results for "Forest of Dean"
 
DREW, George b. Little Dean 1803 - Forest of Dean Family History Forum
I'm trying to discover a baptism record for George Drew. He was born in 1803 Little Dean according to all the census records from 1851 - 1871. He married Mary ...
www.forest-of-dean.net/fodmembers/index.php?mode...id...
This weekend - Mountain Biking Forest of Dean
If your still thinking of what to do this weekend dont forget: Wild Boar Chase Sunday - just a few entries left, so hurry if you want to ride. Otherwise get yourself ...
thefod.co.uk/home/4553949786/This-weekend/2274991
Yorkshire Dales Autograss Club Forum - View topic - Forest of Dean ...
Race meeting this weekend at Forest of Dean is ON, and the weather forecast looks great. Field is open from Saturday midday, FREE camping. Racing starts at ...
www.yorkshiredales.uk.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&amp;t...
Forest of Dean Classic 2012
Forest of Dean Classic 2012. A Route recorded by catch68 on May 21, 12 -- View in full at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1202899 ...
ridewithgps.com/routes/1202899.kml
9th June - Forest of Dean | Retrobike
As fast approaching, please note our next ride is on the 9th June in the Forest of Dean,which will be our final meet ahead of Mayhem Please post up interest ...
www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t...0...asc...
CHILDRENS TRIPLE BUNK BED FOR SALE CAN DELIVER in ...
CAN DELIVER + COST £ PRICE FUEL ANYWHERE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE I AM BASED IN CINDERFORD IN THE FOREST OF DEAN PLEASE TEXT OR ...
www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/childrens...for.../102912638
Annex A - Forest of Dean District Council
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. CABINET FORWARD PLAN – JUNE 2012. Portfolio. Name. Council Contact Details. Leader of Council/Regeneration ...
www.forestofdean.gov.uk/.../Cabinet_Forward_Plan_June_20...
Properties for let
NEW BUILD. 3 BEDROOMED END OF TERRACE HOUSE. APPLICANTS WILL. NEED A LOCAL CONNECTION TO THE FOREST OF DEAN. Ref no: 13898 ...
www.gloshomeseeker.co.uk/.../ViewLibraryDocument.aspx?...
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Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Forest of Dean Google Alert 23-May-2012

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Forest of Dean Google Alert 23-May-2012
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Parking solution in Forest of Dean
24dash (press release)
Local not-for-profit homes organisation Two Rivers has asked residents in Queensway, Coleford, to vote on whether they want extra car parking. The Housing Association has mailed the 35 most closely affected households this week.
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Joy in the Forest
24dash (press release)
Work is well underway on building seven new low cost homes for rent and shared ownership in Joys Green in the Forest of Dean. Two Rivers Housing tenant Board Member Gill Robins joined the lads on site on Friday to help lay the foundations for another ...
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Scrum Down: RFU supremo aims to help struggling clubs
This is Gloucestershire
Forest of Dean outfit Berry Hill took the chance to show their well-researched and thorough plans to develop a new £166000 changing block at their Lakers Road ground. Ways in which a rugby club can become, or remain, a vital centre of the community ...
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Web
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Richards/Gardiner families Forest of Dean Family History Local History
I am trying to research my father's family. I have got as far as John Richards b1809 who married Elizabeth Gardiner at the Lea. John's parents I think were ...
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=597767.0
Be aware there are Boars about. - thebestof Forest of Dean blog
BE AWARE BOARS ARE ABOUT. Recently a Forest Ranger discovered that a Wild Boar had entered his garden and we know what sort damage they can do!
www.thebestof.co.uk/local/forest-of.../article049683.htm
Forest of Dean corkscrew DH track - YouTube
Dave Jackson on a Morewood Makulu follow Richard Rees on a Nukeproof scalp .
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiTtDReUCbw
Up to 63% Off at The Forest of Dean Golf Club
18 Holes of Golf For Two (£20) or Four (£39) With Tea or Coffee Each at The Forest of Dean Golf Club (Up to 63% Off)
www.groupon.co.uk/deals/bristol/bells-hotel.../4126069
Forest of Dean new homes. Find new homes and developments for ...
Find new homes and developments for sale in Forest of Dean. Search over 60000 properties for sale from the top estate agents and developers in the UK ...
www.rightmove.co.uk/new-homes-for.../Forest-of-Dean.html
PEUGEOT 307 SE HDI in Forest Of Dean, Gloucester | Used ...
2003 PEUGEOT 307 SE HDI 110 SILVER Colour: Silver Model: 307 SE Engine Size: 1997 cc Type: Standard Car Safety Features: ABS, Airbags. Mileage: ...
www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/.../102335167
The Forest of Dean | English Reviews
in Gloucestershire is rich in background has so The Forest of Dean numerous avenues to see it isn't feasible to deliniate all web site. A few that do pop into your ...
www.englishreviews.com/product_review/the-forest-of-dean/
Lib Dems to slash money-saving fund | Forest of Dean
Lib Dems to slash money-saving fund. Wednesday, 16 May, 2012. Liberal Democrats at Shire Hall today were defeated in a bid to slash by almost 1/3 a fund to ...
www.fodconservatives.com/.../lib-dems-slash-money-saving-f...
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