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The South Cerney Blog is a collection of diary entries, news, gossip and other information relating to the Cotswold village of South Cerney and the surrounding Cotswold area

Cash Sales Executive Vacancy in South Cerney
A vacancy has arisen for a Cash Sales Executive in South Cerney. The company is looking for a self driven, results orientated and positive person to work within their cash sales department, handling the day to day business of a growing company through a number of avenues, including telesales and internet sales. For more information click on the link below: Link: Cash Sales Executive, South Cerney
Posted : 1/17/2012 4:28:35 PM

Festive Cheer For Families of Deployed Soldiers
Children with mums and dads currently serving in Afghanistan received an early festive treat when Father Christmas and his Elves parachuted into the Duke of Gloucester Barracks in South Cerney on Monday 12th December 2011 laden with sacks full of toys. The barracks is home to 29 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps which will have over 70 personnel serving abroad this Christmas with the majority being stationed in Afghanistan. Others will be based in the Falkland Islands, Canada and Kenya.
Posted : 12/22/2011 3:56:53 PM

South Cerney Cricket Club 100 Club Christmas Draw
The South Cerney Cricket Club 100 Club Christmas Winners of £100 each are: Number 37 Nicola Busby - Dickson £100 Number 11 Sam Catterall £100
Posted : 12/6/2011 10:01:34 AM

South Cerney Cricket Club Draw - November
The November winner of the South Cerney Cricket Club draw is Number 32 Sheila Dickson. The annual competition raises much needed funds for the Village team and contributes heavily towards the facilities and ongoing youth development at the club. The competition is £12 per annum to enter and there are 11 monthly prizes of £20 with 2 prizes of £100 in the December Christmas draw. Related Link: September and October winners
Posted : 11/22/2011 6:17:22 PM

South Cerney Cricket Club 100 Club
South Cerney Cricket Club has started it's 2nd year of their 100 club draw. The annual competition raises much needed funds for the Village team and contributes heavily towards the facilities and ongoing youth development at the club. The competition is £12 per annum to enter and there are 11 monthly prizes of £20 with 2 prizes of £100 in the December Christmas draw. September 2011 £20 Monthly Prize Number 6 G Jones October 2011 £20 Monthly Prize Number 30 Charlie Brown
Posted : 11/14/2011 11:08:17 AM

South Cerney Soldiers To Receive Awards
South Cerney Soldiers who served in Afghanistan making sure that all the Christmas letters and parcels reached their correct destinations are being presented with their Operation Herrick medals at a parade on Thursday 9 June. Members of 88 Postal Squadron, 29 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (29 Regt RLC), spent seven months from October 2010 to April 2011 supporting soldiers across the whole British Area of Operations in Helmand Province. The ‘Posties’ were based everywhere, from the massive Camp Bastion to the smallest of the Forward Operating Bases right on the front line, sorting, handling and delivering the morale-boosting mail. During the hectic Christmas period they dealt with over 30,000 bags of letters and parcels. The parade will also mark the last day 88 Postal Squadron exists as a single unit – it will be amalgamated into other Squadrons to form multi-role units dealing not just with mail but also with the vital role of moving soldiers to various theatres of operations. The Officer Commanding 88 Postal Squadron, Major Ed Lewis, said, “The time away from families and loved ones is always hard and we are very pleased to be back. It has been a particularly busy tour especially over the Christmas period and the soldiers should be commended for all of their hard work. We are now looking forward to some well-deserved Post Operational Tour Leave after retiring the Squadron in style with a good party – the members of the Squadron are determined to have one last bash all together.”
Posted : 5/31/2011 10:24:19 AM

Cotswold Open Studios: Hidden Treasures 25-26 June
Explore the hidden treasures on 25th and 26th June, 9.30am-5pm each day Gloucestershire is fast becoming a number one destination for the arts and June is the month to get out and enjoy the huge variety of visual arts in the county. Cotswold Open Studios is a new artist-led initiative with 19 exhibitors (at 16 venues) around Cirencester, now in its second year. The ‘hidden treasures’ (from textile specialists to master craftspeople and from artists and printmakers to sculptors) demonstrate that The Arts and Crafts movement is as alive today in Cirencester as it was in the 19th century. There are so many creative people tucked away, right on the doorstep. They are now throwing open their doors to the public for the weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity to see a working studio; to meet and talk to artists, designers, craftspeople and sculptors; to watch them at work; and to find out about how they make their wonderful creations. Many of the venues are in stunning locations with beautiful gardens. The line-up is mainly professionals with a couple of supporting acts: Joanna Walker and Stephanie Cushing (Preston), Paul Spriggs (South Cerney), Richard Kenton Webb (Siddington), Dorothy Reglar, Loco Glass, Katherine O’Connell, Daniella Wilson-Dunn (New Brewery Arts), Corinne Renow-Clarke (North Cerney), David and Ali Thistlethwaite (Woodmancote), Vanessa Arbuthnott (Calmsden), Tin Odescalchi and Karen Camkin, Hugh and Sophie Blackwell, Kitty Garland (Chedworth), Donald Cordery (Compton Abdale), and Jude McKenna (Ampney St Mary). ‘In 2010, our event attracted people from as far away as Cheshire, Lancashire, Somerset, Nottinghamshire, Wales, London, Sussex and Hampshire. We want to make it as diverse as possible and show that the Arts and Crafts movement is as alive today as it was in the 19th century. It is so important to preserve these unique skills and support our local rural economy. I do hope everyone enjoys this journey of discovery’, says Tessa Webb, director. This year, art lovers will be treated to a magical mystery tour on a vintage bus. Twenty seven lucky people will be able to book a ride on ‘Old Babs’, the beautiful Alex Cars 1950s Bedford bus. They will be taken on a tour of the open studios around Cirencester on Saturday 25th June, with on board entertainment provided by a travelling minstrel. Tickets are just £15, from the Cirencester Visitor Information Office at the Corinium Museum on 01285 654180. This will make a wonderful day out, with a lunch stop at New Brewery Arts. There is also an opportunity to enter a grand draw. Visitors who hand in the tear off slip at one of the venues (1-15 only) will be entered for the draw, with 10 lucky winners receiving a specially-commissioned signed limited edition print of Cirencester by Richard Kenton Webb. For further information about this artist-led initiative: www.creativesintobusiness.com or contact Tessa Webb on tessa@creativesintobusiness.com or 01285 651790.
Posted : 5/11/2011 5:03:27 PM

RNLI Long Swim Series – South Cerney 12 June
Are you ready to take the plunge? The RNLI are looking for swimmers in the South Cerney sponsored lake swim on the 12 June 2011. This open water swimming challenge is for all abilities; choose to take the plunge with a sponsored 3.8k, 1.6k or 750m swim. You will receive full fundraising support and, for those who raise £50 or more, a free t-shirt! So go on, take the plunge and register for your place using the link below and help save lives at sea. To enter the swim please go to: http://www.rnliswim.co.uk/
Posted : 5/6/2011 12:20:45 PM

South Cerney Street Fair weekend
27th, 28th, 29th and 30th May Preparations are well advanced for the 21st South Cerney Street Fair on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30th. Please visit our new website for information about the weekend events and the street fair itself at www.southcerneystreetfair.org.uk Last chance to make a stall booking, please contact Sarah Peter sarah.peter@tesco.net as soon as possible Road closure and parking This year, the road will be closed between Timbrells Close and Meadow Way with an access- only route along one side for emergency vehicles. Which means we have more space for more entertainment, including a fairground ride for children, an army vehicle to be explored and even more stalls. Parking will be at Upper Up playing field and the entrance to the village by Silver St and Cirencester rd in a field. Fair opens at 10am Duck Race – 3.30pm Lots of help is needed at the street fair on the Monday please, I am compiling a rota of helpers now, please let me know if you can spare an hour or 2, what your time preference will be and where you would like to help, thanks. email Katharine on isles@southcerney.com or call 862206 We need help from 10am until 4pm on; BOUNCY CASTLE (3 people at a time) SELLING DUCKS (6 at a time) COCONUT SHY (1 at a time) HUMAN FRUIT MACHINE (4 people at a time) SELLING ICE CREAM (1 at a time) Tents and the marquee will go up on Thursday 19th May, further details about help needed for this nearer the time Weekend events in the marquee in Atkyns Manor garden. All evening functions are £10 per ticket. Tickets are limited and will most likely sell out so please get your tickets early. Bring your own food Please only consume drink bought at our reasonable priced bar. Friday 27th May night - Jazz Badgers Start 7.30 tickets from Phil James 01285641632 or 07941260703 or Mike Powell 01285 860636. Saturday 28th afternoon - PTA Village treasure hunt Start 1pm (more info to follow.) Saturday 28th evening - dancing to Locomotion http://www.locomotionband.co.uk/ (6 piece band, come highly recommended) 7pm till midnight Tickets from Post Office, vicarage (860221) or myself (862206) Sunday 29th lunch time and afternoon - football club BBQ and award presentations Sunday 29th evening - live band evening with This is England, Adrian Benn and Saraan from the George’s band. tickets from Clive Messenger 07841824087 Monday 30th May Street fair stall holders If you have anything for the following stall holders please contact them; Plants - Carolyn Kennedy (861299) Cakes - Kaye King (862628) Books and CDs - Coope family (house opposite the Church) Toys - Julia Nicholas (860736) Bric a Brac - Ann Croft (860753) Tombola (chocolate and bottle)– Need items and also someone to run it. Please let me or Julia Nicholas know Donations of items to sell much appreciated, together with help on the day.
Posted : 5/6/2011 12:20:13 PM

South Cerney Street Fair and Grand Duck Race 2011
The 2011 event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2011. Details of events leading up to the street fair and duck race are: Street Fair weekend events in the Marquee in Atkyns Manor Garden. We kindly request that only drinks purchased at our reasonably priced bar are consumed at the street fair weekend events. Please feel free to bring food. Further details of the weekend events will be published soon, keep checking the website for more information. Friday 27th May 7.30pm An Evening with Jazz Badgers South Cerney Cricket Club Tickets £10 Saturday 28th May PTA Village Treasure Hunt Saturday 28th May 7pm – midnight Dancing with Locomotion, a local 6 piece band playing music from the 60’s to present day. Tickets £10 Sunday 29th May Lunch time BBQ and prize giving for South Cerney Youth Football Club members and their families. Sunday 29th May Dancing to live bands Tickets £10 In aid of South Cerney football club Link: South Cerney Street Fair
Posted : 3/16/2011 11:01:03 AM

Keynes Country Park Public Rights Of Way
A petition dedicated to raising public awareness for the need to designate land belonging to the local authority and the provision of public footpaths through that land. The petition seeks and requires GCC to enact the wishes of people and designate the permissive footpaths around Keynes Country Park, Cokes Pit and Neigh Bridge Country Park as Public rights of way. Please follow the link to sign http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/footpaths
Posted : 2/16/2011 4:29:54 PM

Notice of Public Consultation Event
FORMER AGGREGATES INDUSTRIES SITE, THE MALLARDS, SOUTH CERNEY. A further public consultation event has been arranged to provide an update on the progress of the planning application and the opportunity to discuss the emerging proposals and make comments. Date: Friday, 25th February 2011 Time: 3.00 to 8.00pm Venue: Village Hall, School Lane, South Cerney, GL7 5UA
Posted : 2/15/2011 12:36:16 PM

New Cirencester Shopping Website
A new website called Cirencester Shopping was launched recently. The website aims to promote shopping and art in Cirencester. In addition, the new Cirencester Shopping website has information on accommodation and places to eat in the town. Link: Cirencester Shopping
Posted : 1/14/2011 1:29:55 PM

Meetings and Events Co-Ordinator
We currently have one role available in South Cerney to cover Maternity leave. Salary £17,170 per annum. Link: Meeting and Events Co-Ordinator, South Cerney
Posted : 8/23/2010 10:37:02 AM

Job Vacancy - Quotations Administrator
Our client is looking for a candidate to commit to a minimum of 3 months and possibly longer. The role will involve responding to customer enquiries on email and the telephone and providing them with quotations for products using the in-house system. Link: Qutations Administrator, South Cerney
Posted : 8/19/2010 4:49:30 PM

Job Vacancy - Spa Supervisor, South Cerney
The position will require you to assist the Spa Manager in the day to day running of this busy Spa. The role has been created to further improve the operation standards in the Spa and to ensure we offer unrivalled levels of customer service. Link: Spa Supervisor, South Cerney
Posted : 5/27/2010 6:21:43 PM

80 Squadron's Afghanistan Medals Parade
80 Postal and Courier Squadron, part of 29 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps, based at South Cerney, returned from Afghanistan to be welcomed by family and friends on 30 April. In total, 38 officers and soldiers from the Squadron deployed to provide postal support to soldiers across the theatre of operations in Afghanistan. The Regiment recognised the service given by the Squadron with a Medals Parade on 6 May, with Councillor Sheila Jeffery as the presenting officer. 29 individuals received Afghanistan medals for the first time.
Posted : 5/19/2010 11:37:13 AM

South Cerney Street Fair and Duck Race
Late Spring Bank Holiday Monday May 31st 2010 Starting at 10.00 am, finishing at 5.00 pm VENUE Atkyns Manor Gardens, The Manor Garden, The Vicarage Garden and Church Lane, South Cerney, nr Cirencester ENTERTAINMENT JJ Swing Band, Uke Box Jury Ukelele Band, Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble, Silver Band, Morris Dancing CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT Punch & Judy Show , Magic Show, Bouncy Castles, Fire Engine, Pets Corner BAR FOOD Pig Roast, Teas and Cakes, Curries, Noodles, Ice Cream, Chocolate Fountain etc STALLS Commercial, Craft and Charity Stalls, Games FLOWER FESTIVAL in All Hallows Church GRAND DUCK RACE on River Churn alongside Bow Wow at 3.30 p.m The annual event (the 20th staging this year) raises money for All Hallows Church and village organisations, together with local and national charities.
Posted : 4/7/2010 8:48:41 AM

Christmas Services In South Cerney and Cerney Wick
All Hallows Church, South Cerney Sunday 20th December - 4pm Candlelit Carol Service Christmas Eve - 5:30pm Crib Service, 11:30pm First Communion of Christmas Christmas Day - 10:30am Family Service followed by Holy Communion Holy Trinity Cerney Wick Saturday 19th December - 4:30pm Candlelit Carol Service Christmas Day - 10:30am Family Service followed by Holy Communion
Posted : 11/29/2009 11:18:58 AM

Police Neighbourhood Panel Meeting
Police Neighbourhood Panel Meeting for South Cerney and Siddington Being held at The Community Room. Elizabeth Way, Siddington. If you have a problem or question you would like to speak to your local Bobbies about. Come along on Wednesday October 28th at 7.30pm ******************EVERYONE WELCOME**************************** These meetings are held every 3 months alternating between Siddington and South Cerney Village Hall Look forward to meeting you
Posted : 9/28/2009 7:01:35 PM

Neighbourhood Panel Meeting
*POLICE* Neighbourhood Panel Meeting South Cerney Village Hall 7:30pm Thursday 30th July *** Everyone Welcome ***
Posted : 6/11/2009 8:21:40 PM

Concert in aid of Ann Edwards School
Saturday 13th June - Siren Sisters - in the Village Hall. Concert in aid of Ann Edwards School. Relaxed cabaret style with bar and refreshments. Get a table together with some friends for a great evening out. Tickets £10 (to include 1st drink and nibbles) from the Post office, Londis and school. This is a concert which I can thoroughly recommend. They are excellent and most entertaining. Tickets from Katharine Isles. 01285 862206 isles@southcerney.com
Posted : 6/4/2009 11:15:45 PM

Pupils To Enjoy Watery Away Day At South Cerney
Pupils from two Cirencester schools will cool off with a watery away-day this month thanks to joint work between Cotswold District Council and Cirencester Town Council. A group of 12 pupils from Deer Park and Kingshill schools will venture to the Outdoor Education Centre in South Cerney on Monday April 27th for a Team Building Away Day, where they will take part in a range of activities designed to forge team spirit. The day has been organised as part of the young people’s training to become members of Cirencester Youth Town Council and encourages team-building and problem solving. In the morning, the pupils will enjoy two hours of team games and challenges, while the water will beckon during the afternoon session – from 1pm-3pm – when the groups can try their hand at raft-building and sailing. The 12 young people are currently learning how local government works and have already allocated their roles and responsibilities. They are being trained by Cotswold District Council’s Youth Participation and Development Officer Claire Dowan, in partnership with Cirencester Town Council. Claire Dowan said: “It is a pleasure to be working Cirencester Town Council on such a positive project. Youth town councils are an excellent way of involving young people in decision-making and the young people involved in this project are really keen to be involved. The team-building day was their idea and they have fundraised and helped organise the day themselves.” Andrew Tubb, the CEO of Cirencester Town Council, said: “We welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with Cotswold District Council in establishing a Youth Council for Cirencester. “The grant funding from the Town Council recognises the commitment of the young people in wanting to build on their self-confidence as individuals and in working together as a team.” For further information, please contact Claire Dowan on 01285 623000 or by email, Claire.dowan@cotswold.gov.uk
Posted : 4/27/2009 12:08:03 PM

South Cerney Players
29 Apr-2 May South Cerney Players' - Run For Your Wife! a Ray Cooney farce. South Cerney Village Hall. Tickets from South Cerney Post Office from April 1st. Wednesday, Thursday Friday £5/adult Saturday £6/adult Concessions on Wednesday only - £3.50 Senior Citizen. 19.30. 01285 862517
Posted : 4/14/2009 11:38:16 AM

Statement on Missing Mother and Daughter
Following the discovery of two bodies in a lake close to The Landings in South Cerney yesterday, post mortem investigations have taken place and the results indicate that both persons died from drowning. Formal identification has not yet taken place but it is expected to be completed by the end of today. Police are currently treating the deaths of the woman and child as unexplained. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Wasley, officer-in-charge of the case, said: “At this moment in time we remain open-minded as to the circumstances of these deaths and are exploring a number of lines of enquiry to ascertain exactly what happened. “A team of officers are analysing the forensic evidence, talking to all those who entered and exited the estate over the weekend and examining CCTV, mobile phone telephony and computer records. “A detailed forensic search of the house and surrounding area is continuing to take place today and while we understand this may cause some disruption to neighbours we hope they will understand the necessity of such activity. “Our sympathies at this time are with the family and friends of Jude and Millie and it is essential that we conduct a thorough and painstaking investigation for the sake of everyone involved." Superintendent Bridget Woodhall said: “We would like to thank everyone who has reported sightings to us for their assistance. We are working hard to speak to all those who have contacted us as quickly as possible but due to the volume of calls we have received we would ask for people’s patience in regards to this. “We are also very grateful for all the assistance and hospitality the local community has shown us during what is obviously a very difficult time. We will be looking to assist local residents in returning to normality". Following further consultation with a witness it is now believed that the reported sighting of Jude and Millie with a man at the gates of their estate in fact took place between 5pm and 5.15pm on Saturday, rather than Sunday as originally stated. However, another witness has reported seeing Jude walking side by side with an as yet unidentified man in Silver Street, by the junction with Meadow Way, South Cerney, between 3pm and 3.30pm on Sunday, March 15, with Millie a few metres behind them. The man is described as in his forties, with short dark hair. CCTV has confirmed that Millie and Jude left Dobbie's Garden Centre in Siddington, near Cirencester, at approximately 4.35pm on Sunday. Police are keen to establish the last known movements of Jude and Millie on Sunday, March 15 and anyone with further information is urged to call Gloucestershire Police on 0845 090 1234, quoting incident 138 of March 16th.
Posted : 3/19/2009 3:13:50 PM

Bodies found in missing pair hunt
As most of you will no doubt be aware, a mother and daughter went missing from their South Cerney home this week. Police searching for the missing florist and her disabled daughter recovered two bodies from a lake near their home in South Cerney this morning. Divers from Avon and Somerset Police had been searching lake immediately behind their home. Police said the bodies of a young girl and an adult female had been found. Formal identification is unlikely to be carried out until Thursday. Our sympathy is with their next of kin
Posted : 3/18/2009 10:32:29 PM

New Recycling Banks For Villages
New recycling facilities have been introduced in two Cotswold villages. A large recycling bank for all types of plastic bottles has been installed at Birdlip, just past the village primary school on Roman Road. Meanwhile, at South Cerney, a container for Tetra Pak type drinks cartons has been added to the recycling facilities at the Upper Up Playing Field car park. However, the paper, glass and can recycling banks at the railway station car park in Kemble have been removed on the instructions of the landowner, First Great Western. Efforts are now being made to find a suitable alternative site for the containers. Cotswold District Council Waste Manager Scott Williams said: “We want to give residents as many opportunities as possible to recycle their waste and hope these new facilities will be well used by the residents of Birdlip and South Cerney. “It is disappointing that the recycling banks at Kemble have had to be removed from the station car park but we will work with the local community to try to find an alternative site.” Residents throughout the Cotswold District are urged to use facilities responsibly by ensuring that the correct materials are put in the recycling banks and that no waste or recyclables are left outside or on top of containers. If recycling banks is completely full, residents can report it to the Council on 01285 623123 so that arrangements can be made for them to be emptied. Mr Williams added: “Ninety-nine per cent of those residents who use the recycling banks are doing a great job but there are a few people who abuse the facilities. “There have been cases of rubbish being dumped next to facilities and people putting the wrong materials in the banks. We would urge this small minority to stop acting selfishly and think more about the environment.”
Posted : 9/30/2008 8:51:49 PM

South Cerney Street Fair
The South Cerney Street Fair, Flower Festival and Grand Duck Race will take place on 26th May (Bank Holiday Monday) from 10am to 5pm A great day out. Fun for all the family with over 60 stalls and attractions including, Live Bands, Clown, Storytelling, Magic show, Fancy Dress Parade, Shopping village, Art Exhiition, Flower Festival, Pets Corner, Bouncy Castles & games galore plus much much more.
Posted : 5/20/2008 11:40:00 AM

Internal Sales Co-ordinator Vacancy
Working in the South Cerney Office for a multinational firm. Working in the internal sales department, offering an administration support to the regional sales team and providing a customer service support service to exisiting client accounts. For full details, visit Cirencester Jobs
Posted : 5/8/2008 4:58:11 PM

Customer Support Administrator - South Cerney
An exciting and varied role within an expanding firm. Offering an admin/customer service support service to a busy sales team. Primary responsibilities in the role include:- Single phase quotations for the sales team with support from internal staff Following-up quotations in conjunction with the sales team Inputting client contact data into the CRM and configurator Requesting financial/credit data in conjunction with the finance team Acting as customer contact/liaison for the sales team and contract teams Undertaking price and contact negotiation Liaising with internal production plants on pre order delivery schedules Organising/contract manage the product deliveries Preparing hand over documentation for the contract management team Advising on stock Acting as an additional point of contact for customers whilst members of the sales team are on holiday General telephone support for the office. For more details please visit Cirencester Jobs
Posted : 3/26/2008 10:14:52 AM

Residents to have say in Water Park's future
People living within the Cotswold Water Park are being invited to comment on plans for its future during a six-week public consultation. Commissioned by the Cotswold Water Park Joint Committee, which is made up of the five local authorities with responsibility for the area, together with the Cotswold Water Park Society, the plans set out a long-term strategic vision for the development of the area over the next 20 years. For the full story, click here
Posted : 1/23/2008 3:54:12 PM

Production Operatives required in South Cerney
A South Cerney company is looking for Production Operatives. For more details please visit Cirencester Jobs
Posted : 11/14/2007 3:43:24 PM

Rare Harry Potter Book Sold For Less Than Expected
The rare Harry Potter book being sold by student Toby Rundle reached only £7200, less than half the expected amount.
Posted : 6/21/2007 4:38:14 PM

Rare Harry Potter Book To Be Sold In South Cerney
A rare edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is to be sold at Dominic Winter auctioneers in South Cerney.

The book, belonging to student Toby Rundle, is one of only 500 produced during the first print run and is expected to fetch up to £15,000.

The book was given to Toby as a gift while he was at boarding school and he now hopes that the sale of the book will go towards his University fees.
Posted : 6/21/2007 10:47:17 AM

Burglary In The Cotswolds: Appeal For Information
Police are appealing for witnesses after offender(s) broke into Countrywide Farmers in Driffield near South Cerney, on Thursday March 22nd.

The incident took place at the store on Spine Road sometime after 12.30am, where the unknown offender(s) stole numerous pieces of agricultural equipment, which have been estimated to be worth around £10,000.

Once the offender(s) had gained entry into the store, they stole saddles, clothing, chain saws, petrol strimmers and also a large sum of money.

There are no descriptions of the offender(s).

If anyone has information about this incident, then please contact Gloucestershire Police on 0845 090 1234 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 80 of March 22.
Posted : 3/23/2007 7:39:23 PM

Recycling banks in South Cerney
A recycling bank for textiles has been installed by Cotswold District Council at Upper Up Playing Fields, South Cerney, where there is already a recycling bank for plastic bottles. The clothes from the recycling bank will be collected by the Salvation Army which will sell the items at low cost to people in Britain and abroad.
Posted : 3/7/2007 10:57:43 AM

Two Arrested For Churchyard Vandalism
Cirencester police have arrested two boys in connection with criminal damage caused to gravestones in a churchyard in South Cerney earlier this month.

The boys were arrested after five gravestones were vandalised at All Hallows Church in Church Lane, South Cerney, between Sunday February 11 and Friday February 16.

The pair, who are both 16 and from South Cerney, have been bailed pending further enquiries until Wednesday March 7th.
Posted : 2/21/2007 12:40:40 PM

Birds on Film – an illustrated talk
Saturday February 10, 7pm Gateway Centre, South Cerney (Ticket only)

With nearly 100 film credits to his name, bird trainer Lloyd Buck and his amazing birds have been responsible for some of the most memorable sequences on wildlife films – who can forget the peregrine falcon racing a skydiver out of a hot air balloon? Lloyd will give an illustrated talk about his birds and his fascinating work, with the added thrill of bringing some of his birds along – his menagerie includes a Golden eagle, an African tawny eagle, a goshawk amongst many others.

Cost: Adults £ 7.50 / Children £5 ( Friends £ 6.50 / £4)
To obtain tickets, please call 01285 861459 or email events@waterpark.org
(Not suitable for children under 6)
Posted : 2/3/2007 12:31:21 PM

New Business Co-Ordinator Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen in South Cerney for a New Business Co-Ordinator to join a busy sales team.

For more details of this vacancy, Click Here
Posted : 2/1/2007 11:05:34 AM

Zycko launches EMEA Isilon VAR recruitment drive
Reseller recruitment underway for vertical market expansion

Zycko, a value-added distributor of converged solutions (based in South Cerney), has launched an EMEA-wide channel recruitment campaign, designed to expand its Isilon sales into a range of additional high-profile verticals.

In a move that will amplify Zycko's Isilon reseller coverage, Zycko intends to expand sales of the vendor's technology into the leading verticals of oil and gas, graphic design, desk-top publishing, marketing, web-serving and digital content delivery.

In order to support its expansion into these key verticals, Zycko also intends to recruit an additional 10 resellers under Isilon by the end of February 2007.

David Galton-Fenzi, group sales director at Zycko, said the recruitment of additional resellers would help to establish it as a key EMEA distribution partner for the vendor and stimulate sales for all its Isilon VARs, across an enhanced mix of vibrant and sales-rich verticals.

"Isilon is a best-in-class technology and ideally positioned to service the pain points of businesses in a multitude of verticals, such as oil and gas, that are looking for truly next generation clustered storage solutions," he said. "However, to support this drive we will need more resellers and hence VAR recruitment is fundamental."

Owing to its award-winning distribution experience across multiple geographic regions, Zycko is perfectly placed to both identify key market verticals and expand into them.

For example, the oil and gas vertical represents a clear opportunity for Isilon technology. This is because it addresses a direct requirement for the storage of geophysical data within a single global namespace, so that it can be accessed on demand by users and applications.

Tom Pettigrew, vice president of global sales partners at Isilon Systems, said: "We are pleased that Zycko has decided to pro-actively recruit additional VARs. Isilon's clustered storage solutions are specifically designed to address the challenges created by the rapid and continual growth of digital content in a wide range of vertical industries, including oil and gas, among many others. With Isilon IQ, Zycko can deliver substantial ROI and lower operating costs to customers while providing VARs with plentiful and unique sales opportunities."

In December, Isilon announced an initial public offering of 8.3m shares, priced at $13 per share, which was later revealed to be the highest performing technology IPO in the United States during 2006.
Posted : 1/24/2007 1:33:16 PM

Zycko unveils unified strategy for WEEE compliance
VARs to benefit from new service

Zycko, a value-added distributor of convergent storage and IP solutions based in South Cerney, has created a multilayered Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliancy service combining data eradication and end-of-life IT hardware disposal services.

Zycko Pro Asset Management is an innovative branded service from Zycko, which corresponds with the implementation of the WEEE directive into UK law earlier this month.

Pro Asset Management enables Zycko's VARs to both dispose of businesses' IT hardware and offer additional services to destroy any data held on redundant storage devices, therefore eradicating the possibility that a businesses' data can be compromised once a storage device is thrown away.

David Galton-Fenzi, group sales director at Zycko, said Pro Asset Management is an all-in-one WEEE compliancy service from Zycko, which enables its VARs to offer a wider range of WEEE services and to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

"There are already businesses offering disposal of IT hardware, according to the rules of the WEEE directive," he said. "However, we are one of the first distributors to provide resellers with the opportunity to expand their WEEE services by also offering to ensure the total eradication of data."

By supplying a data destruction service, in addition to WEEE hardware disposal, Zycko's VARs can provide businesses' with complete piece of mind that any data unwittingly left on a redundant hard drive is removed.

Zycko's resellers will be able to offer their customers a number of options to ensure complete data destruction, such as a degausing technique that uses powerful magnets to eliminate all magnetic properties from a hard drive.

"Zycko is committed to reducing the levels of IT hardware incorrectly disposed of in the UK each year and to reducing their resulting impact on the environment," added Galton-Fenzi. "This service will also enable resellers to cross-sell a standard WEEE service and generate additional margins for their business."
Posted : 1/16/2007 7:54:46 PM

Zycko Joins Global Pearson VUE Testing Network
South Cerney, Cirencester, UK

Zycko today announced that it has signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the electronic testing business of Pearson, to provide Information Technology certification test delivery using the Pearson VUE® Testing System. The Pearson VUE advanced computer-based testing system administers exams for leading IT certification programs such as Microsoft, Cisco Systems®, CompTIA, IBM, CommVault and others through a global network of quality test centres.

"We're very excited about our new partnership with Pearson VUE," said David Galton Fenzi, group sales director at Zycko. "The Pearson VUE Testing System is the most powerful available. We’re pleased to partner with a company whose breakthrough technology and passion for service will allow us to provide even greater service for our customers."

Among the technological advances of the Pearson VUE system is the ability of test candidates to register and reschedule their tests at the test centre, on the Pearson VUE Web site or through a Pearson VUE call centre, all in real time via the Internet. "The Pearson VUE Testing System gives us unparalleled control and flexibility over our ability to manage our business our way," added Galton-Fenzi. "With so many options, we will be able to experiment with testing hours and number of testing stations. We can easily offer same-day testing, or bring testing to our customers' locations. Everyone benefits."

The growing list of IT certification tests accessible through the Pearson VUE system are delivered directly from the test sponsors. Test results are quickly transmitted back, ensuring the candidate's certification status is promptly updated.

Julia Jones, Director of Channels EMEA Pearson VUE, said, "We are proud to welcome Zycko to the rapidly growing global network of Pearson VUE Authorised Test Centres, providing candidates with an opportunity to participate in a positive, rewarding test experience."

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the electronic testing business of Pearson. From operation centres in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India and China, Pearson VUE provides a variety of services to the professional licensing and certification markets. Currently serving 151 countries, there are more than 4,000 Pearson VUE Authorised Test Centres in its rapidly expanding network.

Zycko is now authorised to deliver exams for the following Pearson VUE Testing clients:
ACSM
Adobe
AFP
Altiris
APBM
Avaya Inc. Testing
BMC Software
Brocade Communications
Business Objects
Check Point Software Technologies
Cisco Systems, Inc.
CIW
CommVault Systems, Inc.
CompTIA Testing
CWNP
Dassault Systemes/ CATIA
EC-Council
EXIN
Global Association of Risk Professionals HDI IBM Testing
Linux Professional Institute Testing
Lotus Testing
Macromedia Testing
MatrixOne
McDATA
Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Testing
MySQL
National Instruments
Novell Testing
Pegasystems Inc
PRMIA
Radware
RSA Security Testing
Siemens
SITA, Inc.
Sun Microsystems - SAI Program
Telecommunications Industry Association
Tivoli Testing
VERITAS
VMware, Inc.
Zend Technologies, Ltd.

About Zycko
Zycko is a solutions providing distributor of best-in-class IT infrastructure solutions - from corporate networks to open-system storage architectures to voice and video communications - through a channel of resellers, systems integrators and service providers.

Zycko is privately held and has been profitable since inception in 2000, when the company's original charter was to market data networking accessories to resellers as a wholesale distributor. Zycko now employs over 190 staff, serving over 3000 resellers around the world from six offices on three continents. The company enjoys an annual turnover of more than $120m.

Zycko's provision of cost-effective IT products and logistics management is supported by vital industry services such as technical support, custom configuration, training and marketing support. These combined factors make Zycko the channel partner of choice.
Zycko's strategic partner base includes world-class companies such as Avago, Asigra, CommVault, Diligent, Edgewater, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Hitachi Data Systems, Huawei, Intransa, Isilon, MGE, NeoScale, ONStor, Polycom, Riverbed, QLogic, StoreAge and Storewiz.
Posted : 12/6/2006 12:28:24 PM

South Cerney dogs under the spotlight
South Cerney Parish Council are considering banning dogs from their gardens and parks, except if they are on a lead, according to a story in the Wilts and Glos Standard.
Posted : 11/14/2006 4:49:41 PM

South Cerney traffic bollards removed again
Illuminated traffic bollards have again been removed from a traffic island on Station Road in South Cerney.

It is believed that youths are responsible for the removal of the safety bollards and Gloucestershire Police are trying to establish who is responsible.

A series of accidents occured in South Cerney last month that have been blamed on the removal of the bollards
Posted : 11/9/2006 8:28:38 PM

JFK's wife's personal items to be auctioned
Personal items which once belonged to the wife of President John F Kennedy wer on auction today in South Cerney.

The collection includes a painting produced by Jacqueline Kennedy, as well as items of clothing.

The items are going on sale at the Dominic Winter Book Auctions in South Cerney and are expected to fetch in the region of £20,000.
Posted : 10/4/2006 2:45:34 PM

Rare Chinese pictures to be auctioned
A rare photographic archive of China and Hong Kong from the late 19th Century is being auctioned in South Cerney at the end of the month reports the Swindon Advertiser.

Four albums are being auctioned by the Dominic Winter Auction House on August 30. The collection covers the period from 1884 to 1912 and contains more than 650 black and white photographs.
Posted : 8/22/2006 10:32:44 AM

Caravan Stolen From South Cerney
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole a caravan worth several thousand pounds from a car park in South Cerney on Thursday August 10.

Offenders took the caravan, a single axle Odyssey 540 model in white and maroon, from the car park of the Gateway Visitor Centre in Spine Road, South Cerney, between 1pm and 2.10pm.

The caravan had been filled with a number of possessions at the time it was stolen. The total value of this property and the caravan has been put at £18,000.

Anyone who may have seen the caravan, which has the registration plate Y503 UGH, or who has information about the theft, is asked to contact police on 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 273 of August 10.
Posted : 8/11/2006 7:14:58 PM

Executioner's letters to be auctioned in S Cerney
A collection of letters sent to Britain's last executioner Samual Plant is being auctioned at Dominic Winter Auction House in South Cerney next week.

The letters came from governors of prisons all over the country with details for Mr Plant about execution times, reprieves, travel warrants and other details.

The lot is expected to fetch £100-150 when it goes to auction on Wednesday 21st June.
Posted : 6/15/2006 2:49:46 PM

Wax model of Winston Churchill sells for £20k
A wax model of Winston Churchill has sold at a South Cerney auction house for just under £20,000.
Posted : 5/18/2006 8:55:26 PM

Appeal for Witnesses to South Cerney Fire
Police are appealing to the public for information after a fire destroyed a fishing hut in South Cerney over the weekend.

The hut, off Spine Road, South Cerney, is believed to have caught fire shortly before 11.50pm on Sunday May 7.

It was extensively damaged by the blaze, which is being treated as suspicious by police.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Cirencester police on 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 674 of May 7.
Posted : 5/8/2006 4:34:29 PM

South Cerney Chemical Spill - UPDATE
Work to clear up a chemical spill that affected the Broadway Lane area of South Cerney earlier today is well under way.

Road closures put in place on Broadway Lane while emergency services were at the scene have now been removed.

The spillage, of a quantity of hydrochloric acid, relates to a break in at a local roofing company over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Unknown offenders broke into the premises, in Broadway Lane, between 6pm on Friday April 28 and 5.45am on Tuesday May 2.

Once inside they took a forklift truck and drove it around the site, causing damage to pallets, tile moulds and fences. Damage was also caused to conveyor belts and an acid tank.

Three people, a 46 year-old woman, a 53 year-old man and a 17 year-old boy, all from South Cerney, have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in relation to this incident.

All three remain in police custody at this time.
Posted : 5/3/2006 5:30:47 PM

South Cerney road closed after chenical spill
The BBC is reporting that a cloud of acid fumes is hanging over South Cerney following a hydrochloric acid spillage.

Residents in Broadway Lane have been warned to keep their doors and windows shut. The lane has been cordoned-off and fire officers are on site working to make the area safe.

A Gloucestershire Police spokesman said although the chemical spill was professionally cleaned on Tuesday, fumes were detected early on Wednesday.
Posted : 5/3/2006 5:18:45 PM

Appeal to Scrap Merchants After South Cerney Theft
Police are appealing for scrap merchants in the county to get in touch if anyone tries to sell them aluminium tile moulds stolen from a roofing company in South Cerney.

Between 10am on Tuesday April 18 and 8pm on Wednesday April 19 unknown offenders gained entry to the firm's compound in Broadway Lane, South Cerney, by cutting a 6ft wire fence.

Once inside they stole 10 pallets of aluminium tile moulds, comprising thousands of units, worth approximately £5,000.

Each mould is distinctive as it bears the word 'Redland', twice, and the figures BS473550.

Anyone with information about the theft, or who knows the whereabouts of any of the tile moulds, is asked to contact police on 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 188 of April 20.
Posted : 4/22/2006 3:51:13 PM

South Cerney football champions
South Cerney were crowned under 10 South football champions when they secured a point from their 0-0 draw at home to Wanborough
Posted : 4/11/2006 5:22:37 PM

Eliot Arms revamped
The Eliot Arms in South Cerney has recently undergone a major refurbishment and a new manager has taken over.

The new manager, Katy Coleman, has worked for Eldridge Pope (owners of the Eliot Arms) for ten years and moved up from Torbay to take over the Eliot.

The Eliot Arms has ten en suite letting rooms, a restaurant area, function room and bar area
Posted : 4/10/2006 1:02:27 PM

Elderly Man Threatened at His South Cerney Home
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was threatened at his home in South Cerney.

The incident happened at a house in Berkeley Close at around 9.45am on Friday 31st March 2006.

The victim answered his door to two men who forced their way in demanding money.

The elderly man wasn't injured but was obviously very shaken by the incident.

The first offender is described as a white man, aged in his late twenties or early thirties with short, mousey coloured hair. He was wearing a yellow high visibility sleeveless jacket.

The second offender is described as a mixed heritage man, with black hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark trousers.

Another man, aged 26, from South Cerney, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police are also keen to trace a red BMW that was seen near the victim's home.

If anyone has any information they should contact police on 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 140 of 31 March.
Posted : 4/4/2006 2:59:22 PM

Youth Parish Council planned for South Cerney
Plans to set up a Youth Parish Council for South Cerney are to be discussed at a public meeting in the Village Hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday, March 28th.

The young councillors – aged 11 to 18 - would be elected by their peers to mirror the work of the active Parish Council.

The proposal was put forward by Claire Dowan, Cotswold District Council's Youth Participation Officer, who is working on a number of new initiatives with young people across the District.

Claire said: "The aim is to encourage young people to take an interest in their community and to come up with ideas that they would like to take forward."

"The Youth Parish Council would have 11 members, with committees to look at special projects for young people in the village. They would look after their own budget and set their own agenda."

"The idea has already gained a lot of support from local people and there was a good turnout at the first meeting we held to gauge interest earlier this year."

"We're urging any young people who’d like to be involved to come along to South Cerney Village Hall at 6.30pm on March 28th to put their ideas forward – or their names up for election."

Clerk to the Parish Council Maurice McKee said: "Parish Councillors are extremely interested in this new initiative and thoroughly support the concept. One of the stated aims of the Parish Council's recently compiled Village Plan is to involve youth in village activities."

It is hoped the Youth Parish Council will be up and running later this year. For more information, please contact Claire Dowan on 01285 623568.
Posted : 3/16/2006 3:41:02 PM

Fundraising event to help South Cerney man
There will be a funraising event on Friday 24th February at the Corn Hall in Cirencester to raise money for stem cell therapy.

Will Fenton of South Cerney had a bad trampoline accident three years ago when he landed on his head and dislocated his neck, paralysing him from the neck down.

After years of hard work Will does now have some movement and feeling back but he needs recolutionary new stem cell treatment which could help him to walk again.

This therapy is not available in the UK but Will can go to Holland for the treatment. The procedure costs about £13,000 and there have been various fundraising events to help pay for this including. To date, Will has raised £12,600

So on Friday 24th February there will be another fundraising event at the Corn Hall in Cirencester where various rock, metal and indie bands will play.

The cost of entry is £5 and the doors open at 7:30pm

To see the promotional poster go to click here
Posted : 2/15/2006 11:36:13 AM

Top auction house moves to South Cerney
One of the largest specialist auction houses in the country has moved to South Cerney after nearly 20 years based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

Their first auction in South Cerney took place on Wednesday 8th February.

The company was founded in September 1988 and has moved from Swindon to its larger new base in Broadway Lane, South Cerney.

They plan to hold ten general book auctions per year and a further ten specialist auctions.

You can contact Dominic Winter Book Auctions on 01285 860006 and their new address is Mallard House, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5UQ
Posted : 2/14/2006 11:23:25 AM

Concern over traffic islands on South Cerney road
A South Cerney woman has called for the Highways Department to do something positive before another life is lost on a South Cerney Road.

The Spine Road on the outskirts of South Cerney is used heavily by cars and gravel lorries, the latter of which probably contribute a lot to the often muddy state of the road.

In a letter to the Wilts and Glos Standard the South Cerney resident writes that the islands erected to calm the traffic are just a hazard as they are not illuminated, and even if they were they are so dirty you cannot see them.
Posted : 2/10/2006 4:59:09 PM

Yet another burst pipe in South Cerney!
Villagers in South Cerney had to endure yet another burst pipe flooding the streets with sewage.

The latest in a long history of leaks in the village happened in Robert Franklin Way on the afternoon of Wednesday January 18. It is the fourth time the system has burst in four months.

Residents are calling for water company bosses to explain why the pipes keep breaking.
Posted : 1/26/2006 2:28:52 PM

Over 60s urged to choose bus pass or travel tokens
Cotswold residents are being asked to decide if they wish to receive free bus travel or a limited number of travel tokens, following a shake-up in the law.

From April 2006, everyone aged over 60 is entitled to a bus pass, which allows free unlimited travel on any journey that starts in the Cotswold District and does not involve a change of bus. Under the present system, the pass covers only half the fare.

The pass can be used on all registered local transport services but cannot be used on long-distance coach services, excursions, rail services, dial-a-ride, taxi or private-hire services or social car schemes.

Tokens will, as now, still be available for use in taxis and non-registered transport services, but will remain at the value of £16.

Cotswold District Council, which runs the scheme, has sent out more than 10,000 application forms to residents aged over 60 and people with certain disabilities who are entitled to the passes. Now it is urging people to return the forms as soon as possible.

Residents cannot receive both tokens and a pass – they may only have one or the other – and once they have made a choice, they cannot change it until April 2007.

There is no charge made for the tokens or the bus pass, which is valid for a year, but applicants must send a passport-sized photograph if they are applying for a pass for the first time.

While there will be no time limit on bus travel, operators are entitled not to pick up passholders before 9.30am on the grounds of limited space on specific services.
Posted : 1/3/2006 11:22:02 AM

Raw sewage floods South Cerney street
Raw sewage ran through a South Cerney street last week. Residents awoke on Thursday to find Station Road flooded with dirty water after yet another problem with pipes.
It is believed that the Thames Water pipes have fractured twice in as many weeks due to natural wear and tear
Posted : 11/11/2005 11:48:13 AM

Beaver release confusion
Despite reports that the Department for Environment, Food and Regional Affairs (DEFRA) may have suggested that the release of six European beavers by Jeremy Paxton on his Lower Mill Estate near South Cerney in Gloucestershire could be illegal, The Mirror reports that DEFRA have said that it did not intend to suggest that Paxton had committed an offence.
Indeed, The Mirror reports that Government officials have praised Jeremy Paxton for his bid to reintroduce beavers into Britain.
While the release of creatures that are not normally resident into the wild may be illegal, Paxton has released the animals into his private Lower Mill Estate, not into the wild.
Mr Paxton plans to enlarge the Beaver enclosure if they breed successfully
Posted : 10/29/2005 4:40:32 PM

Beaver release may have broken the law
The man who released 6 Bavarian beavers into the wild on Thursday may have broken the law according to reports. Jeremy Paxton, owner of the Lower Mill Estate near South Cerney in the Cotswolds, does not hold a license to release the animals into the wild. He released the animals on his Lower Mill Estate in an enclosed area.
The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (defra) said, It is an offence to release or allow to escape into the wild, any animal which is not normally resident into Great Britain in a wild state.
The legal team representing Mr Paxton said that they had a licence for the release on Thursday, but they do not have a license to release them into the wild, but they have no intention to do so. Defra say that Mr Paxton will be committing an offence if he releases the animals from captivity. The mamximum penalty for conviction of this offence is a maximum of two years imprisonment and an unlimited fine
Posted : 10/28/2005 12:39:39 AM

Wild beavers to be released near South Cerney
Six European Beavers from Bavaria are to be released at Lower Mill Estate, near South Cerney, in an effort to reintroduce them to the UK 500 years after they became extinct here.
The Beavers will be the first to roam wild in the UK for centuries.
To start with, the Beavers will be confined to a 500-acre site but at a later date experts hope they can roam freely.
The European Beaver does not eat fish so it should not deplete fish stocks in rivers
Posted : 10/27/2005 1:29:36 PM