The Citizen Gloucestershire

In Song Again for Reunion

THE choristers of Gloucester Cathedral date back to before 1072 and have filled the city with song ever since. Legend has it that when William the Conqueror sent the Norman Abbot Serlo to Gloucester in 1072, he found there were already eight boys being educated there.

A Bomb, a Gun, a Poppy

A BATTLEFIELD of night and day, just take the ammunition away. Why take our brave soldiers from us? I am a medal on a tunic. Front eyes to the centre presented to me on that parade.

The Highway

I AM a wayfarer on the highway Which is pitted by millions of feet, The feet of my many predecessors. I walk alone on the pitted highway, There is no companion or helpmeet To lighten my heavy tread with good cheer. But there's no turning back, even to glance At what has been. I must bite down my fear And put my best foot forward, then my worst And hope that in the end fortune or chance Will see me through to the end of the road.

Delicacies

BLACKBIRD pecking on the ground. Can't imagine what delicacies down there to be found. Well, perhaps an insect or two, the odd worm, even seeds may do. Hopping around till you've had your fill. Must fly now, the cat has left the window sill.

Thoughts On Love

IF love were like water, then ne'er mind the fee. I'd buy the wide world's oceans, to prove my love for thee. If love were like to moonbeams, dancing through the trees. I'd take my net to capture all, and set them at thy knees. If love could build a mountain, from heart's desire and tears. Then from my nightly thoughts and dreams, peaks would rise to calm thy fears. If love were just a short-lived dream, one caress and then t'were done. 'Tis marvel darling our love's survived, for fifty years...

Gloucester

IT''S changed a lot since I was little the city of my birth old buildings that once stood tall now crumbled to the earth. The Docks have changed a lot of late I think not for the best new buildings take the place of old as the past is laid to rest. But one old building still stands tall outshining all the rest our city''s great Cathedral simply the best.

The Darling & the Brown

"WILL you talk a little faster?" Said the Darling to the Brown. "For when people understand you, Then our ratings go right down." "But my Darling, you must realise I'm here to save the world. Say welcome to your saviour, Get the National flags unfurled. My holy intervention Gave you duck houses and moats, Luxurious refurbishments - Ignoring lower quotes. I'm Gordon Brown, I am, I am, The manse's son, no less. So if you're feeling guilty, son, Just kneel down and confess. Your sticky fingers i...

Grandad - Boy Scout

FOR my linguist badge in the Boy Scouts I asked a French chef for 'roastbiff', his humour must have deserted (on French leave?) I stood for the roasting, but fell at the biff. I tried to rescue someone's pet from a roof top, which would have been my good deed for the day, but the landlord gave me a farthing to stick it back up there, the Black Dog Inn way. For my signallers' badge in the Boy Scouts I sent this message, the semaphore way: "To the farmer, my sincerest apologies for lighting my ...

Up There in the Sky

Still Much to Be Thankful for at Harvest

I LOOKED back to what I wrote in this column about a year ago, and it was about the credit crunch and how it might affect us. At that time we were just getting used to seeing bankers with their heads in their hands wondering what was going to happen to them.

Childhood Memories

WHEN you walk by the sea, with sand in your toes, the sun on your face, it will take you back to your childhood days. The mind can play tricks on you from time-to-time, but the happy memories will never fade. Your childhood may have come and gone, but all your happy memories will always live on!

Local Firms Miss Out On Imjin Jobs

INNSWORTH residents have spoken out over fears local businesses are missing out on lucrative work at Imjin Barracks. The site, formerly RAF Innsworth, is being prepared for the arrival of Nato's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps next year.

Ross Hold Off Cote at Death for Second Win

ROSS-ON-WYE RFC 10 HUCCLECOTE RFC 7 A HARD-fought game saw Ross come out on top to make it two wins in two this season. It was one try apiece for the teams, but an extra penalty gave Ross the points to put them joint top in the Gloucester Premier league.

Pledge to Cut Carbons

TOWN leaders have pledged to cut their carbon emissions by 10 per cent next year. Stroud Town Council has joined hundreds of other organisations, from football clubs to businesses, schools, colleges and other local authorities, in pledging to cut its carbon omissions by 10% during 2010.

Thieves Take 61 Washers

A LORRYLOAD of 61 washing machines has been stolen in the south of the county. Police are appealing for witnesses after the HGV was raided while it was parked in a layby on the A38 at Woodford near Berkeley on Wednesday night.

Drug Arrest Man Bailed

A MAN arrested on suspicion of being involved in drug dealing has been bailed until November. As The Citizen reported yesterday, a 22-year-old was arrested at a home in Whiteshill, near Stroud on Thursday morning.

Apple Day for Fans of Fruit

AN APPLE day will celebrate the variety of Gloucestershire fruit. As traditional orchards remain under threat, environmental charity the Stroud Valleys Project will run the special day in Cam near Dursley on October 17.

Driver Is Banned

POLICE followed a motorist who screeched to a halt to use a cashpoint in the city centre early in the morning. When they stopped him they smelt alcohol on his breath and he was arrested.

Artist's Works

Hit the Sale

A CAR boot sale takes place at Longford Village Hall today. The sale will take place from 10am until 1pm.