TWELVE members of Staunton & District Rambling Club, led by Clive Jakeman and Flash, set off up Norton Hill for their May walk and due to a landslide encountered a path diversion and were faced with a very slippery muddy descent to the river, which entailed grabbing onto trees on the way down. Everyone was very relieved to have made the descent safely. Their walk continued along the Severn Way and seeing the Boat Inn on the other side made the ramblers wish the ferry was still in operation! They continued on through the nature reserve to Sandhurst and over the cricket field to Sandhurst Hill stopping to admire the view from the Millennium seat. By this time dark clouds were appearing so a brisk walk down the hill to their cars. Although it was a slightly longer walk than usual, everyone said they had enjoyed it.

Churchwardens of the united benefice of Hartpury, Corse, Staunton and Maisemore, together with Canon John Evans, priest in charge, were among the huge congregation of others from the Diocese of Gloucester to attend the Episcopal Visitation 2003 by the Rt Rev David Bentley, Lord Bishop of Gloucester at the church of St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury-on-Severn. Churchwardens were cited to appear before the Bishop for the deaneries of Gloucester City, Gloucester North, Forest North and Forest South. The Archdeacon of Gloucester, the Ven Geoffrey Sidaway read the admission of churchwardens before all the churchwardens stood for the administration of the oath by the Bishop and the churchwardens declaration, the Bishop then admits them and blesses them and their work. This was followed by PCC members, councillors and sides persons declaring their willingness to serve. The Bishop gave the charge and address. During the service the Forest of Dean Men's Choir sang an anthem and a piece from Under Milkwood.