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James makes hay with five wickets and 71 runs

1 week ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Anthony James took five wickets and scored 71 runs for Aston Ingham (File photo)ANTHONY James took five wickets for 29 runs and scored 71 not out as Aston Ingham 1st XI brushed aside West of England Gloucestershire Premier basement hosts Thornbury 2nds by seven wickets on Saturday. Simon Clark also took two wickets, and Sam Didcote, Mikey Gooch and Dan Smith one apiece as Thornbury were dismissed for 133 in 39.5 overs.
Frampton sink 1sts but Ralph roars for Lions with 122

1 week ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Josh Ralph roared for Newent Lions firing 122 (Newent CC)NEWENT 1st XI fell to a 44-run loss at home to Frampton On Severn on Saturday after being set 186-9 off 40 overs. Josh Hayes, Liam Devries and Jack Cowles took wicket braces, backed by single strikes from Tom Devries, Will Trumper and Wayne Phillips. Newent opener Cowles then made 50 in reply, but the only other top order batsman to make double figures was Mike Mason with 15.
County on track for new rail station as part of £445m package

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Nick Hartland

An artist's impression of the proposed Magor Station. (Transport for Wales)THE provision of a new Monmouthshire railway station as part a UK Government £445m package for rail projects in Wales has been welcomed by county councillors.
Chepstow spice things up after rain denies them

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Chepstow CC players headed for the Sitar Indian Restaurant after the rain denied them. (Chepstow CC)CHEPSTOW 1sts were well on course to win their South Wales East One match on Saturday, with just 66 needed off 28 overs and nine wickets in hand at home to Newport 2nds. But the rain then intervened and the game was abandoned, with the players heading to the curry house by way of consolation.
Wales set to be hit by thunderstorm

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Joe Corrick

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across Wales and parts of southwest England. Also in the newsA thunderstorm is set to hit the area at midnight tonight and could last until 1pm tomorrow (Thursday, 13 June). The Met Office has said: “An area of rain will move northwards across parts of southwest England and Wales during Thursday morning, before clearing later. “The rain will be locally heavy with thunderstorms.
Crime writing event in Coleford: Matt Johnson & Alis Hawkins

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Luke Davis

COLEFORD Library is set to host a gripping evening of crime writing and true-life storytelling on Tuesday, June 10, as former police officer turned author Matt Johnson joins acclaimed crime writer Alis Hawkins in conversation.
Forest of Dean summer reading treasure hunt announced

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Luke Davis

TREASURE HUNT: Children’s books are being hidden across the Forest of Dean in the run-up to Bream Book Fair. (Bream Book Fair)FAMILIES across the Forest of Dean are being encouraged to take part in a summer reading treasure hunt as preparations get underway for this year’s Bream Book Fair. Children’s books are being hidden in public places across the district in the weeks leading up to the event, and a number of them contain golden tickets that can be exchanged for prizes.
New illustrated Active Travel maps launched for Forest of Dean

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Luke Davis

FOREST of Dean District Council has unveiled a set of new illustrated Active Travel maps designed to promote accessible walking routes across the district. Thanks to funding from the Council’s Active Travel Grant, local organisation Canopy Creative Network has produced detailed maps highlighting short, accessible routes at popular locations Soudley Ponds, Linear Park in Cinderford, and Cyril Hart Arboretum at Speech House will all feature.
Newent beat weather and Dymock twice

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Nick Hartland

Jack Cowles scored 30 and took two wickets for Newent (© Forest Review)WHILE weekend cricket proved a washout for most clubs, Newent CC completed all three Saturday matches. The 1sts won by four wickets at derby rivals Dymock, chasing down a target of 155 all out, with Tom Devries taking four wickets and James Towner and Jack Cowles two apiece, as Joshua Brawn top-scored for the hosts with 67.
Forest of Dean holiday let conversion sparks local concern

2 weeks ago | theforestreview.co.uk | Carmelo Garcia

Pludds holiday let plans (LDRS)Plans to change the use of a stone outbuilding to a holiday let in the Forest of Dean are due to be discussed next week. The two-storey building at Bourne End in High Beech Road, The Pludds near Cinderford, was used as an art studio by the property’s previous owner.