http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/ Stroud News and Journal /news/features/ en-gb Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:05:33 +0000 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:05:33 +0000 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/resources/images/999889/?type=rsslogo http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/ http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1635444.Soaring_passion_is_mastery_of_majesty/?ref=rss There are few sights more awesome in nature than a bird of prey soaring through the air. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:06:00 +0100 86b653573af0875da6b1850df64d3173 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1536592.I_felt_distant_from_people/?ref=rss LIVING in a muted world is not something many of us have to cope with but with the help of Stroud Hearing Centre work experience student Susie Jackson chose to experience deafness for the afternoon. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:54:00 +0100 4bfedfabd460375001b431b1900634ff http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1501664.Loom_with_a_view_in_museum_s_shed/?ref=rss THE Stroudwater Textile Trust has recently added to its collection of mills with the new Weaving Shed at Gigg Mill. Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 abe5ee480bb4623533799d8a35ced7e3 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1501614.Claire_gives_a_public_voice_to_animals/?ref=rss GOOD communications skills and a love of animals are just two of the qualities needed by RSPCA branch development managers. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 9b338de2bf9d527b10a587f863e7f4b8 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1501554.Trans_continental_friendships/?ref=rss ZS973H07 Year 7 pupils with letters ZS974H07 A teacher from Sir William Romney's School in Tetbury, Nigel Bass, recently visited Ethiopia in his role as International Co-ordinator. Mr Bass visited Yeka Primary School and The Kokokbetsibah Secondary School in Addis Ababa Here he gives us an account of his trip. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 fffebdbe50fc0c49d67b4777bfac13b9 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1485617.Sitting_pretty_with_a_hair_raising_idea/?ref=rss SHE runs her town's Friendly Circle, helps the Royal British Legion, plays the piano during church services and is a volunteer driver. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:31:00 +0100 b50fbc9cc350ff20b46951411a1cf522 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1469224.Showing_cyclists_the_way/?ref=rss (l to r) Jeff Cloves, Dominique Shead, Tony Partridge, Nigel Stanton and Sheila Booth from Stroud Valleys Cycle Campaign, who are launching a new map on Saturday for National Bike Week. SSS863H07 National Bike Week will roll into action all over the country from Saturday, and here in the Five Valleys people are being urged to ditch their cars in favour of two-wheeled travel. In the UK, 20 million bikes are owned but only six million people are regular cycle users - so as we head for summer, now is the perfect time to go to the shed, dust the cobwebs from your handlebars and hop on the saddle. While few could be persuaded to part with their car permanently, there are many benefits of regular bike riding - from a reduced risk of heart disease to making a contribution to protecting the planet. And with the imminent and exciting launch of a new cycle map for the district, it is now easier than ever to get from A to B by bike. James Davis reports. Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 02031b89e3017124818aec8d20aaebf3 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1469199.From_capital_life_to_countryside/?ref=rss Julia and Peter Barton in their garden at Sydenhams, which is open to the public this Saturday. SS893H07 SF: Peter Barton's year as High Sheriff of Greater London showed him some of the best and the worst aspects of city life. Today he splits his time between the capital and his home near Stroud, where his wife Julia and he will be opening their garden to the public on Saturday. Sue Bradley met him. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 069bf77071a2b810e339325372a4f0ae http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1469152.My_parents_don_t_understand_me____/?ref=rss THE media is full of stereotypes of teenagers, from Harry Enfield sketches to newspaper stories about gangs of hoodies. No one denies that the teenage years can be difficult both for young people and their parents. Parents reach the end of their tether, teens complain that they are not understood. But where do they go from there? Anna Parry reports. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +0100 74d10c8bfea3afc1c9d6ef7496bfac11 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/features/1451874.Ensuring_a_bright_future_for_playhouse/?ref=rss Work has just started on a £300,000 modernisation scheme at the Cotswold Playhouse - but volunteers still need to raise £65,000 to kit out the venue. This week, SNJ readers and local businesses are urged to help bridge the funding gap. Sue Bradley reports. 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