If you have any special news, events or ideas about what you would like to see in the Gorsley section of the magazine, please get in touch! 

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GORSLEY 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. 
This month’s 100 Club winners are Kate Cooper £25.00; Linda Eden £10; and Sue Bailey £5.00. For more information please contact: Detail on PDF copy on home page
Hall Secretary, Anne Course: Detail on PDF copy on home page
Hall Bookings Secretary, Margaret Evans: Detail on PDF copy on home page

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EVENT: FASHION SHOW & POP-UP SHOP – 19th OCTOBER
In aid of Gorsley Village Hall, 
but being held
at Gorsley Baptist Church, 
due to a larger
venue size required! 
Ladies fashion show - 
clothes from high street shops 
will be on display 
and modelled which will be greatly reduced.
There will also be refreshments available. 
It is on October 19th from 6.30pm.  
Tickets are £6 and available from the
Community Shop.

EVENT: HALLOWEEN QUIZ NIGHT
Halloween - themed Quiz Night at the Gorsley Village Hall – Fancy Dress 
26th October 7pm This is a fundraiser for a defibrillator in the village. 
£5 per person. Teams of up to 4 people. (Teams can be made up, if you are a one or two.) There’ll be a cash bar, raffle, and prizes for the best fancy-dressed table and individual costume!  Adults only this time. To book a table, Detail on PDF copy on home page

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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  Detail on PDF copy on home page

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CHRIST CHURCH GORSLEY 
As October brings autumn colour to our churchyard, we extend a warm welcome to our regular Sunday morning services at 10:30 each week. For forward planning, our Remembrance service will be on November 10th. 
For more details of services please contact  Detail on PDF copy on home page
Over the summer, the painting and renovation works were carried out on the outside of our church. Thank you, Erik, for your excellent work.

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CHRIST CHURCH GORSLEY 
As October brings autumn colour to our churchyard, we extend a warm welcome to our regular Sunday morning services at 10:30 each week. For forward planning, our Remembrance service will be on November 10th. 
For more details of services please contact Detail on PDF copy on home page
Over the summer, the painting and renovation works were carried out on the outside of our church. Thank you, Erik, for your excellent work.

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NEWENT & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 
It’s been a very busy summer for the club. In addition to our monthly pub lunches, 56 guests attended our Summer Garden Party in July where they enjoyed great food and excellent entertainment from a local ukelele band. At our club meetings we have had some excellent talks on subjects including British Land Speed Records, The Great Train Robbery, The City of London and The Schneider Trophy.If you are a retired or semi-retired professional businessman looking for something new to do as autumn approaches, then why not consider joining us at the Newent and District Probus Club. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10am in the Village Hall, Gorsley, for tea & coffee, followed by a talk from a guest speaker on a wide range of different topics.
Topics for talks planned for the next few months include Edith Cavell, Jerusalem, Art Deco and Harry Ferguson.
An integral part of the Club is the social programme enjoyed by members and their partners. This includes monthly pub lunches, summer garden parties, skittles and quiz evenings and theatre visits.
We are a very friendly group, so for more information about the club come along to one of the regular meetings (with no obligation), or: Visit our website: newentprobus.com or contact our Club Secretary: Detail on PDF copy on home page

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KILCOT & GORSLEY WI We meet at 7.30 at Gorsley Village Hall. Visitors are welcome, and we always finish with a cuppa! Our speaker for 13th October is Paul Murphy, who will be bringing us the second half of Charlie Chaplin’s life story. For more information, call Anne Course or Daphne Toner Detail on PDF copy on home page

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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.

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KARATE
Karate classes take place at Gorsley Village Hall on Friday evenings from 6.30pm. For further details, please contact Pam Bennett: Detail on PDF copy on home page

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GORSLEY AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB 
We are a group of people who enjoy gardens and gardening. In spring and summer we visit open gardens and in autumn and winter we meet in Gorsley Village Hall and have talks from gardening experts and projects.
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 Detail on PDF copy on home page
Our new season of meetings commences at Gorsley Village Hall on Monday 21st October with a talk from Martin Hayes of the Gloucestershire Orchard Trust. Martin is an expert in the practical management of traditional orchards and is extremely knowledgeable regarding apple and pears of all types.
The talk is from 7.30-8.30 pm, followed by complimentary tea / coffee and biscuits. There is an entry charge of £3 for visitors and non members. 

Programme of meetings for 2024 – 25:
Monday 21st October - Gloucestershire Orchard Trust
Monday 18th November - The creation of a country garden
Monday 20th January - Seed Swap and Quiz
Monday 17th February - Success with seeds and cuttings 
Monday 17th March - Colour in a small garden
Monday 28th April - AGM and renewal of membership

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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.

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PILATES
6-week classes are held on Wednesday evenings at Gorsley Village Hall. Please contact Alex Hall for upcoming dates/further Detail on PDF copy on home page
https://alexhallphysiopilate.wixsite.com/website

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YOGA     Thursday mornings at Gorsley Village Hall: Mat Yoga 9.30-10.30am and Chair Yoga 10.45-11.30am. Contact Jeni: Detail on PDF copy on home page