The Coleford Hub

Community blog in Coleford, Gloucestershire

Tag: democracy

‘Peterloo’ update Savoy theatre Monmouth from 23rd November

Update on ‘Peterloo’ Mike Leigh’s new film about the event in Manchester 16th August 1819 – what began as a peaceful protest pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s field and turned into one pf the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history when government forces charged into the crowds of protesters… People were protesting because […]

November 10, 2018
New Mike Leigh film Peterloo comes close but not here……?

Ok Monmouth is not far but why are our two independent cinemas in the Forest not sure if they are going to screen Mike Leigh’s new film about the struggles to win the vote for women whilst Savoy cinema in Monmouth has dates and times already advertised? ” We don’t really get an audience for […]

October 29, 2018
Notes on services when snow arrives…it gets better.

From: Michala Lee Sent: 14 December 2017 16:59 Subject: FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL STATEMENT Statement Forest of Dean District Council High Street, Coleford, GL16 8HG 14 December 2017 Forest of Dean District Council Statement The Forest of Dean District Council apologises for the current condition of our car parks caused […]

December 21, 2017
Diana Gash (member of Coleford NDP steering group) comments on Lawnstone Plans

‘Last chance to get a green and nAtural space in Coleford Town Centre. When Lawnstone House was pulled down it was a shame. Another piece of history and another old building gone. BUT it did leave a lovely open space next to the cinema. PERFECT FOR A TOWN GARDEN The Neighbourhood Development Plan group ( […]

September 4, 2017
Notice of Verderers Election Wed 15th Feb

There is an election to our very own “council of elders” There is a vacancy for a verderer following the sad loss of Ray Wright. The election will be held on Wednesday 15th Feb in the Cathedral in Gloucester. You can only vote in person. Voters must arrive with ample time to be able […]

February 5, 2017
There are times you have to SPEAK OUT

what ever ways through endless chains of fingers clicking on keyboards or spanish beats of song writers preparing words to chant and sing of artists creating flags and banners of taking steps out into the world, shouting out the windows waving and cheering and remembering those who marched before us and sharing with our children […]

January 21, 2017
its not just a film- Daniel Blake reflection

December 21, 2016
FRACK OFF campaign needs your voice…by 24th Nov

The consultation on the Minerals Local Plan closes on 24 November. GCC MINERALS LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATION Have you submitted your personal comments yet? Links and info here: http://www.newlandparishcouncil.gov.uk/Newland-PC/Quarrying_16135.aspx Richard S Crighton CiLCA CLERK TO NEWLAND PARISH COUNCIL

November 2, 2016
Just sharing Transitions Fod New updates w/e 29 Oct

all these items encourage you to respond- make your own choices- there is a Transition contact below Draft Minerals Local Plan for Gloucestershire 2016 will be available for you to view and comment between the following dates: Start date: 29/09/16 08:45 End date: 24/11/16 00:00 Please select the following link to […]

October 25, 2016
Frack off gathers the ghosts to scare the threats to our Forest

More info info@frackoffourforest.org.uk

August 5, 2016