Since October 2006, Vale Vision have led a group of local people, including Sustrans and Councillors from Cam, Dursley and Uley in investigating the possibility of a cycle/walking route from Uley to the Cam Railway Station and linking to the National Cycle Network at Route 41 at Slimbridge.

During March 2008 a public consultation was organised at Kingshill House to enable the public to see and comment on the proposed route. Questionnaires were completed and Sustrans are reviewing the draft plan in the light of community comments. If you missed this event, there is still an opportunity to see the initial proposals at the Cam Parish Annual Assembly, Tuesday 20 May 7.30 pm at Cam Memorial Hall. If you cannot make this event, please call at the Vale Vision Office to find out more or complete a questionnaire.

The development of the trail has only been possible due to the support of volunteers from the community. Trail clearance, path upgrading and erection of sculptures have been due to the enormous effort of the Cotwolds Wardens and Simon Long and his team from Traditional Forestry. Sculptures have been developed by many local voluntary groups of all ages and abilities from those who are school age to those who are retired as well as those who struggle with disability. We thank the Twinberrow Trust for enabling the trail to be developed in Twinberrow woods and the many local businesses who offered their financial support for the purchase of materials to develop the sculptures.

Vale Vision invite you to the launch of the Dursley Sculpture and Play Trail, Sunday 6 July at 2 pm, meeting in Twinberrow woods. Click here to find out more...

Last year, several volunteers undertook Walk Leader Training to ensure that they were suitably qualified to lead walks. In spite of the awful weather, the Rural festival in May 2007 proved the catalyst to an interest in local walks graded for those who were maybe wishing to become more active but would prefer the company of a group. In the Healthy Living partnership meetings some local GP's had established an interest in a GP walk referral scheme for graded walks. Walk descriptions will ensure that it is clear if walks will be on pavement/made up footpaths or a little more rural and rugged. The schedule will complement other walks which are already organised by local walking groups. This is being organised on a 3 month trial basis and will be reviewed regularly to check that it is meeting demand. For those interested in becoming a Walk Leader, please visit the Strolling in Stroud website or contact Matt Pearce at Stroud District Council.
Click here to download the latest Walks Schedule (May 2008 - July 2008).
NEXT MEETING: TBA

Important note: those interested in coming along do not have to be referred by a GP but will be asked to fill in a short confidential medical questionnaire.

One of the early outcomes of the Needs Demand Survey was the concern that facilities for Indoor Bowls, Cinema, Bowling and other forms of entertainment were not available locally but were a short distance away at Stroud, although there was no evening transport. The local Youth Forum had carried out a survey to establish young people's views on when and where a bus would be used. This information, together with evidence from the Need and Demand Survey from older groups was collated by Vale Vision and a report drawn up which was presented to the Stroud Local Strategic Partnership.

Progress is being made with regard to the re-instatement of the Night bus. Vale Vision's application to the Local Strategic Partnership has been accepted and is now in hand. Cam Parish Council and Dursley Town Council have also pledged funding and a local group has been set up to manage the contract. This is now in progress. Watch this space.