Presenting our new Clifford’s Mesne Community News page.
It’s early days for this page (it went live mid February 2026). No doubt it will soon start filling up.
This will include news on potholes (driving on the left is not supposed to mean “drive on what’s left of the road”!),
plus lost (and found) pets, and more.
For adverts selling items or services etc, please use Facebook.
Newsletter Policy
Now that our new system is live, here’s what you can expect to find in the email newsletters:
Added Mon 16th Feb 2026
Church News
St Peter’s Church Newsletter Submissions
Deadline dates for the March 2026 Newsletter:
Copy: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Printing: on or before 28 February
Distribution: 1 March March’s editor will be Cate ( 07842 073146.
To appear in the March newsletter, items should be e-mailed to Cate at: cate@cateavery.com by 6pm on Wednesday 18 February.
How to subscribe to the church newsletter.
Added Wed 18th Feb 2026
Church News
News from St Peter’s Church
Thank you to everyone for being so very generous at the Carol Singing. £216.16 was raised for the Gloucestershire charity ‘Let’s Talk Well’ (formerly ‘Teens in Crisis’). They provide free counselling and support for 9-25 year olds and their families. The Mesne Singers and the Revd David Sherwin and J joined us, with David playing the guitar. We sang for two hours as we walked around the ancient paths of the lower village. A beautiful dry night – no rain or snow this time.
An elderly resident sang with us at her home and that was the most special time.
On 1st Feb we celebrated Snowdrops for Candlemas. In the past, we have handed out snowdrops, also known as ‘Mary’s lights’, to each person present. Each part of the flower tells a story as it appears through the winter earth, bringing with it light and wonder at its delicateness, as we celebrated this special time in the church’s calendar.
Thank you to the Clifford’s Mesne Events Team for the beautiful Christmas Tree and for the time of carol singing around it as the lights were switched on, and for the refreshments afterwards. Nell.
How to subscribe to the church newsletter.
Added Wed 18th Feb 2026
Newent Carnival
Would a group or club you’re involved with like to take part in this year’s Newent Carnival?
The Village has been approached by Newent Events Lead Jim Cunnliffe. They are looking for groups or clubs in the Village that would like to join in the proposed Carnival in Newent in Early June.
Groups and/or clubs would be able to walk in the carnival route with an advertising banner and even hand out flyers.
(Ed. Perhaps we should form a spoof Clifford’s Mesne & District Potholing Society, just for the event, to highlight the state of our lanes. Full snorkelling gear not required, but might help with the publicity).
During the Carnival there will be all the usual attractions — music, funfair and entertainment — but above all it’s a great chance for local groups to get involved.
If you’d like to take part, please contact:
Jim Cunnliffe jimmer880@gmail.com
Or
Ruth Wadley superwalkers2012@gmail.com
Added Tue 17th Feb 2026
Road Closure
News from a resident…
Today the A40 to Ross-On-Wye is closed from Lea’s crossroads towards Ross for resurfacing.
There are no diversion signs in place for our route from Clifford’s Mesne onto the A40, just warnings of the road closure.
As of lunchtime today the A40 from Weston under Penyard to Ross was clear, so if you can find your way on the B roads (some very narrow) to that village…
When we have more information on this, we will post it here.
Added Tue 17th Feb 2026
Newsletter Policy
Now that our new system is live, here’s what you can expect to find in the email newsletters:
Added Mon 16th Feb 2026
Flood Prevention
News from Ruth…
The Newent Neighbourhood Flood Association has done excellent work on flood prevention in Newent and the surrounding areas.
They have National Trust permission to do more work on alleviation, apparently, on May Hill.
When we have more information on this, we will post it here.
Added Mon 16th Feb 2026
Ginger the Missing Cat
“Ginger is still missing, now for over 6 weeks.
He may appear like a stray / farm cat and be hanging around barns or stables or any other potential food sources. We would love to be reunited with him so if anyone has seen anything please let us know.”
From Ewan, Ginger’s owner, on 4th Feb 2026