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EVENT: PINK QUIZ NIGHT!!
We’re having a quiz to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. 
We thought it would be a fun idea to dress in pink for the night for this amazing charity.
It’s at the Gorsley Village Hall on 28th June, 7pm. £5 per person with teams of up to four people
There’s a cash bar and raffle. Limited tables, so please text or call Jo Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page to reserve a table.

 

 

Saturday 30th August 2025 at Gorsley Village Hall
Has the lovely spring weather sparked your creativity? Why not channel that creative energy into an entry for the Gorsley Show?
Gorsley is now in bloom - don't forget to keep a look out for photo opportunities! 
Let your imagination run wild in the arts and crafts classes. Perhaps a 3D item - sculpture, pottery, willow, glass etc, or create a lovely still life - anything goes as long as you feature fruit or veg somewhere in the picture!  And you don't have to use paint, consider collage, felt or mosaic.   
If you have lovely handwriting, why not try the calligraphy class? Or perhaps you prefer to get knitting/crocheting, there's something there for you too. And don't forget the transformation challenge by creating something new from old Bakers - have you decided what to enter? Bread, cakes, scones or biscuits or perhaps all of them! You may have made your marmalade - but don't forget the jams and chutneys!
Take a look at the classes in the Show Schedule - available from Gorsley Community Shop or http://www.gorsley.com/show.html - you can also pick up  show judge tips from this link.
Gorsley residents, members of Gorsley based organisations, children attending Gorsley Goffs school and their families are all eligible to enter. 
Any questions contact us on gorsleyshow@gmail.com or call Jill Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page
GORSLEY VILLAGE HALL
Notice: Gorsley Village Hall needs a new treasurer/booking clerk with effect from 1st November latest. Apply to Nigel Poole (Chairman) on Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page. This vacancy can be split into separate posts, but both are essential to the running of village hall.
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. 
100 Club winners for May are: Denise Elson - £25.00: Sylvia Stone - £10.00 and Lindsay Hudson - £5.00
For more information please contact: gorsleyvh@gmail.com 
Hall Secretary, Anne Course: Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page
Hall Bookings Secretary, Margaret Evans: Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

GORSLEY COMMUNITY SHOP
Great news! Gorsley Community Shop is extending its Saturday hours throughout the summer. The shop will now stay open until 4:00pm every Saturday, until the end of August. The Post Office counter will continue to close at 12.30pm. This seasonal extension comes just in time for those sunny afternoons and spontaneous barbecues. The shop will be well-stocked with ice creams and chilled drinks; plus sausages and burgers - perfect for your summer BBQs. Whether you're hosting friends, planning a picnic, or just want to grab a cold treat after a walk, the community shop is here for you. 
   If you are planning a trip abroad, don’t forget that you can order your foreign currency from us and it can be collected within a day or two. We have Euros on demand and also have the multi award winning travel money card available. Please ask at the PO counter for more information. If you need to contact the shop, the telephone number is Contact Details Detail 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 Detail on PDF copy on home page

CHRIST CHURCH GORSLEY 
Our June churchyard is full of busy bees and beautiful wildflowers and as always, we extend a very warm welcome to our regular 10:30 am Sunday morning services. On the 1st June there will be a service of Holy Communion. In May we held a special VE Day service and on the following Sunday we celebrated our past church year with an enjoyable social morning. For further details of any of our services please contact us at gorsleychurch@btinternet.com

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GORSLEY AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB 

GORSLEY AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE - Saturday 7th June, 2pm - Gorsley Village Hall, Quarry Lane, Gorsley, HR9 7SJ
Perennials, annuals, herbs, peppers, beans etc. Stock up your garden / greenhouse or window box at great prices and learn more about the Garden Club too! 
Plus ... Delicious homemade cakes, tea and coffee from the Kilcot and Gorsley Women's Institute. 
Proceeds go to Gorsley Village Hall and Gorsley and District Garden Club. Please come along on the 7th June to support us.
Please note the Plant Sale and refreshments are cash only. 
Keep a look out for further information about our club on village notice boards and the Gorsley Community Support Facebook page. We are a friendly bunch, and new members are always very welcome. If you think you might be interested in joining or would just like to know a bit more about us, please call Charlotte Contact Details Detail on PDF copy on home page

​NEWENT & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 
Newent and District Probus Club, celebrating its 48th year, is experiencing a change in leadership as Mike Warburton takes over the helm as the club’s new Chairman.
For nearly five decades, Newent Probus has provided a stimulating outlet for re-tired and semi-retired men. Our aims are to promote fellowship and encourage friendship and a sense of belonging whenever we meet. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, retired lawyers, engineers, teachers, farmers, business managers, accountants, and many others.
We meet at 10.00 am on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Gorsley Village Hall to enjoy a variety of speakers covering a wide range of subjects. Our upcoming programme promises a range of interesting , including: Cold War Spies, The Knights Templars, Vintage Vehicles, WWI Military Discipline, and the story of Yuri Gagarin.
Probus is all about fostering camaraderie. It offers a welcoming environment where members enjoy good company, share experiences, and explore new topics. We also offer a lively social calendar, including skittles and quiz evenings, monthly pub lunches, local trips, a summer garden party, and a festive Christmas lunch.
We would love you to join us. If you’re interested in making new friends and discovering new interests, simply come along to one of our meetings to see for yourself, you’ll be given a very warm welcome
For more information, please visit our website: newentprobus.com or contact our Club Secretary: Contact Details Detail 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 Detail on PDF copy on home page
COMMUNITY LIBRARY 
The library is located in the shed next to Gorsley Village Hall – mind your head as you go in! There is a good selection of books, DVDs, video games and jigsaws to borrow on a ‘trust-based’ system.
KARATE
Karate classes take place at Gorsley Village Hall on Friday evenings from 6.30pm. For further details, please contact Pam Bennett: Contact Details Detail 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: alexhallphysiopilates@outlook.com 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 Detail on PDF copy on home page

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