Gorsley Village News – November 2026
Welcome to Our New Gorsley Sub-Editor, Sally Davidson!!
Hi, I’m Sally. I’m looking forward to taking over as Gorsley sub-editor from Laura, who is off to pastures new. You may recognise me from the Community Shop where I’ve been volunteering since moving to the village in 2024. I’m loving getting fully involved in Gorsley life! 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 using the details above.
Contact Sally: 07884 118 386 or srdavidson@sky.com
Gorsley Goes Christmas Crackers!
Following the hugely popular pantomime held at the Gorsley Village Hall in 2024, the same team is currently rehearsing a Christmas Variety Special to be held at the hall on Friday 4th December (early evening), Saturday 5th December (early evening) and Sunday 6th December (matinee).
There’ll be something for everyone, of all ages. This time we’ll have an assortment of music, comedy sketches, singing, dancing, jokes, and obligatory outlandish costumes. We are pleased to announce that our endearing panto horse will be making a welcome return, as well as many members of the original panto cast.
Santa will also be with us in his grotto. Children will receive a free soft drink and a present. All profits will go to a nominated charity and to Gorsley Village Hall. We hope you’ll come along and enjoy an uplifting start to Christmastime. There’ll be a cash bar and a raffle.
Please call or text Jo on 07910 745730 for more information and to book. Tickets: £10 per adult. £5 per child. Family tickets (up to four children) for £30.
Gorsley Goffs Wreath-Making Evening
Join us for a cosy and creative evening of festive wreath-making at Gorsley Goffs Primary School! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or trying it for the first time, come along and make something beautiful to take home for the holidays. Your ticket includes all materials, a delicious mince pie, and a glass of mulled wine to enjoy as you create. Please bring your own secateurs and feel free to add a personal touch by bringing a decorative item of your choice. This event is open to everyone, so gather your friends and family and get into the festive spirit with us.
Date & Time: Friday, 4 Dec 2026, 7pm
Location: Gorsley Goffs Primary School, Herefordshire
Tickets: £20 per person (spaces are limited)
Book: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/festive-wreath-making-evening-2
Gorsley Village Hall
Activities in the Village Hall
The hall is used on a regular basis by the Probus Club, the WI, and the Garden Club, and table tennis, karate, bingo, and pilates take place on a weekly basis. But we have space in the schedule for more!
What regular activities would YOU like to have in the hall?
We need your suggestions and, even better, if you know of any suitable instructors who might be interested in putting on classes in Gorsley, then please let us know, or ask them to get in touch. You can email with any ideas. suevillagehall@yahoo.com
100 Club Winners (September)
£25 - Roger David
£10 - Sue Murphy
£5 - Ralph Riley
Gorsley Community Shop & Post Office
As we get nearer the time and our minds turn to Christmas, we will be providing again beautifully wrapped Christmas hampers, filled with delicious seasonal treats, biscuits, chutneys, and more! Prices start from just £10. A perfect gift for family and friends. Available now at your Community Shop.
Reminder from our Post Office staff… Christmas stamps are now in. Grab them while they are available. Are you sending parcels abroad this Christmas? If you can come ready to answer our parcel questions, this will greatly help processing times: what’s inside, origin of items, etc. Don’t forget to plan ahead and post early for Christmas. See you in the Shop!
Paul Parker, Shop Manager: 01989 721233
Gorsley and District Garden Club
Grass Consciousness
Our next meeting is on Monday, 16th November, 7.30 - 9.00pm, Gorsley Village Hall.
We will be welcoming Roger Lloyd from Highfield Farm, Penperlleni, Pontypool, who will be talking to us about grasses and how to get the best from them in our gardens. Roger will take us through the advantages of using grasses and how they are incorporated in garden design.
We will learn which grass to use in which locations and how to care for and maintain it. Roger will share his list of favourite grasses with us.
Entrance is free to members, £3 for visitors. No need to book - visitors are very welcome.If you would like to know more about Gorsley and District Garden Club, please call Charlotte on 01989 780760 or email us at gorsleyanddistrictgardenclub@gmail.com
Gorsley Baptist Church
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday morning service at 10.30am. Separate crèche, 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, YouTube cannot go as far as serving you coffee and conversation, which takes place after the service. It would be great to see you.
www.gorsleybaptist.church 01989 720312 office@gorsleybaptist.church
Christ Church Gorsley – “We will remember them”
As November unfolds, we extend a very warm welcome to our regular Sunday morning services at 10:30am. Our special Remembrance Service is on the 8th of November, a time when we honour all those who gave their lives to protect our freedom: men from Gorsley and those from across the Allied countries. We also thank all those who have served us.
On the 29th of November, we will hold a Cafe Church at 10:30 am with coffee and croissants. Please note that our Carol Service will be held on Saturday, the 19th of December at 4 pm. It is always a lovely, traditional time of carols and readings followed by mulled wine and mince pies! For further details of services, find us on the website achurchnearyou
Newent & District Probus Club
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Discover Friendship, Conversation & Community with Newent Probus Club
If you are retired or semi-retired and looking for a friendly way to meet people, enjoy interesting talks, and take part in a variety of social activities, why not consider joining Newent & District Probus Club?
The club brings together men from a wide range of backgrounds, including teachers, engineers, farmers, lawyers, and business owners. The emphasis is on friendship, conversation, and enjoying shared interests in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Members meet twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday, at 10.00am at Gorsley Village Hall. Meetings begin with tea and coffee, followed by a guest speaker covering a wide variety of subjects, including history, travel, science, and matters of local interest.
There is also a varied social programme, with members and partners enjoying pub lunches, outings, quiz and skittles evenings, as well as the popular summer garden party and Christmas lunch.
Newent Probus is non-political and non-sectarian, with friendship and fellowship at the heart of the club. If you are interested in finding out more, you are very welcome to attend one of the regular meetings as a guest, with no obligation to join.
For further information, visit newentprobus.com or contact the Club Secretary, Kelvin Ashby, at kelvinashby@gmail.com.
Regular Village Activities
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 07951 819051
Table Tennis / Croquet
Wednesday afternoons from 2.30pm - we start with table tennis and, if weather permits, follow with croquet. The cost is just £2 and EVERYONE, all skill levels, are welcome!
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: farimonds@gmail.com
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
