I am compiling a book of memories of local older people about life in the Forest during the last century to be published and sold for Christmas in aid of Age Concern, Forest of Dean.

I have talked to quite a few people already and am setting their memories of what life was like in context, so that younger readers may understand it.

If there is anyone (and the older you are, the better!), that I have not talked to but who would like to tell me about their memories, please give me a ring on 01600 715273 and I'll come and see you so that you can tell me what life really used to be like before it's all forgotten for ever.

– Dr Daphne Pearson, 27 Tinman's Green, Redbrook.