THIS is the centenary of the First World War when we remember those who gave their lives during the 1914 –1918 war.

They bravely went to fight in order to save this green and pleasant land. Amongst those who went were two of the Dymock Poets ,Rupert Brooke and Edward Thomas,who never returned to walk the paths around this area and admire the unique landscape they had so enjoyed.

What memorial is planned for them? - Polytunnels will cover this beautiful land, graced in the spring by it’s wild daffodils. The land they so enjoyed and fought for. Their paths may be moved or lost forever if the Planning Appeal is granted. All this for asparagus!

A meeting was held in Redmarley Village Hall to discuss the Planning Appeal APP/P1615/A/14/2222112. The Forest of Dean District Council have previously refused Planning Permission and now it has reached the Appeal stage. If you would like to help to save this wonderful area from a sea of plastic, you can do so by writing or email, addresses from your Correspondent.Closing date Wednesday, August 27.

ANNE ROGERS 01531 650078