EDITORIAL
News: Aston Ingham, Bromsash, Lea, Linton, Upton Bishop & Combined.
GORSLEY NEWS
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CHRIST CHURCH GORSLEY
We are now in ‘the bleak midwinter’ but a warm welcome always awaits you at Christ Church. Our regular weekly Sunday morning services are held at 10:30 am with the first Sunday being one of Holy Communion.
We also have a Benefice Service here for Ash Wednesday on the 18th of February at 7:30 pm. And we will be holding a World Day of Prayer Service here at 2pm on Friday the 6th of March.
We would like to thank everyone who helped with our Christmas services-especially the very festive candlelit Carol Service. And we wish everyone a peaceful and happy new year! For further details of any of our services please contact Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
The World Day of Prayer is a women-led global prayer service celebrated on the first Friday of March each year. This special service is rotated between our local churches with ladies from each participating.
This year Christ Church Gorsley has the privilege of hosting this service which has been prepared by the Christian women of Nigeria.
Everyone is welcome (men too) to join us on the 6th March, 2pm.
For more information please get in touch with Jenny Facey Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
GORSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday morning service at 10.30am. Separate creche, children and youth activities take place at the same time so there is something appropriate for the whole family. If you want to see if our service is to your liking, all services are also live recorded and available on YouTube. We would love to get to know you, however, and YouTube cannot go as far as serve you the coffee and conversation which takes place after the service. It would be great to see you.
www.gorsleybaptist.church Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
GORSLEY VILLAGE HALL
The Village Hall is still requiring a Booking Clerk. This post is not onerous and can be done from home. For further details please ring Margaret Evans, the current booking clerk on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Our committee meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. We always welcome new people to help us put on a programme of activities to involve the village and to raise money for the hall’s maintenance.
For more information please contact: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Hall Secretary, Anne Course: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Hall Bookings Secretary, Margaret Evans: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
100 CLUB
Our recent winners: £25 - Sheila Fowler, £10 - John Woodthorpe and £5 - Malcolm Dolby. Funds raised by the 100 Club are for improvements to the village hall, including lighting and heating.
COMING SOON TO GORSLEY VILLAGE HALL
5 VILLAGES FILM FESTIVAL
Thursday 19th February
Mrs Lowry & Son — Doors open 6.15 for 7pm.
Gorsley Village Hall is delighted to be taking part in the first 5 Villages Film Festival. We will be showing Mrs Lowry & Son, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Timothy Spall, the story of the painter and his relationship with his mother, who tries to dissuade him from pursuing painting. There will also be a short film or two from students of the BA(Hons) Film & TV Production course at the University of Gloucestershire, and we hope they will be there to talk about their work and meet the audience. There will be a bar, sweet treats and snacks, quite possibly ice-cream and we’re hoping for freshly made popcorn too! So please come and support the festival and emerging film makers at the beginning of their careers. To be certain of a ticket, please book in advance online using TicketSource.co.uk/FiveVillagesFilmFestival, £5 (plus 42p fee). Tickets will also be available at Gorsley Community Shop. Any unsold tickets will be available on the door.
GORSLEY FLOWER, PRODUCE, ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 2026
Coming your way! Saturday, 22nd August 2026 with all profits to Gorsley Village Hall.
The Show schedule (which will include the entry form) will be available early in 2026. Keep a look out for it so that you can get a head start with your craft, art, culinary or gardening plans.
Entry to the show will be open to all Gorsley residents, members of Gorsley based organisations and children attending Gorsley Goffs school along with their families.
Watch this space, social media and posters around Gorsley Village for more information.
Contact us on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
GORSLEY AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB
We are a group of people who enjoy gardens and gardening. Visitors and new members are always very welcome. If you think you might be interested in joining our club or would just like to know a bit more about us, please call Charlotte on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
Our next meeting is on Monday 16th February, 2026 at 7.30 pm in Gorsley Village Hall.
Our speaker is Mick Poultney, also known as the Compost King!
Mick will explain how to make a natural, cost-effective and highly efficient compost, which is ready to use in just a month.
Entrance is free to members, £3 for visitors. No need to book - visitors are very welcome.
NEWENT & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB
The Newent and District Probus Club is a friendly local group for retired and semi-retired professionals and businessmen who enjoy good company and interesting conversation. Part of a nationwide organisation, the club meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 10.00 a.m. in Gorsley Village Hall. Meetings begin with tea and coffee, followed by an engaging talk from a guest speaker.
Members enjoyed a busy and varied programme throughout 2025, with social highlights including skittles and quiz evenings, visits to local places of interest, monthly pub lunches, a summer garden party, and a popular Christmas lunch, alongside a wide range of guest speakers.
The club is already looking forward to an equally full programme in 2026, with an exciting mix of speakers and social events planned. Whether newly retired or simply looking to expand your social circle,
Newent and District Probus Club offers a relaxed and welcoming way to stay active and involved in the community.
Visitors are always welcome, with no obligation to join. For more information, please visit our website: newentprobus.com or contact our Club Secretary: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
KILCOT & GORSLEY WI
Visitors are welcome, we are very informal and don’t sing Jerusalem except on special occasions! For more information, call Anne Course on Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
KARATE
Karate classes take place at Gorsley Village Hall on Friday evenings from 6.30pm. For further details, please contact
Pam Bennett: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
BINGO
Bingo is held at Gorsley Village Hall on every 4th Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The cost is £5 for 6 games with a break halfway through.
PILATES
6-week classes are held on Wednesday evenings at Gorsley Village Hall. Please contact Alex Hall for upcoming dates/further details: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
https://alexhallphysiopilate.wixsite.com/website
YOGA
Thursday mornings at Gorsley Village Hall: Mat Yoga 9.30-10.30am and Chair Yoga 10.45-11.30am.
Contact Jeni: Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page for more details and to book a place.
GORSLEY COMMUNITY SHOP & POST OFFICE
At the end of December 2025 we saw our shop Manager, Jacky Bentham retire and step away from the shop. Jacky was the manager and was instrumental in creating the foundations of the shop back in 2018. With some time away, she came back to manage the shop and Post Office again in 2023. During both terms, Jacky’s efforts have seen the shop go from strength to strength. Thank you to everyone that recognized these efforts in giving towards her farewell and thank you gifts.
To all our customers we are pleased to introduce you to Paul Parker who has taken on the role to manage the shop and Post Office. It is a hard act to follow, but Paul has now been in the shop since the end of November. Being local himself, he is focused on ensuring the shop continues to meet the needs of our local community.
If you are interested in volunteering in the shop we are always keen to hear from you. Email Contact Details on PDF copy on Home Page
