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4th Dec Christ Church
Carol service, 6.00 pm. See article for details.
4th Dec Tetbury Art Society
Wendy Rhode talk on printmaking and etching. See article for details.
5th Dec History of Tetbury Society
John Putley talk on “A Gloucestershire Christmas”. See article for details.
7-8th Dec Christmas Craft Fair
The Goods Shed. See article for details.
8th Dec St. Marys’ Church
Christingle Event. See article for details.
11th Dec Tetbury Film Society
Showing “Vindication Swim” 7.30 pm at the Dolphins Hall.
13th Dec Avening Primary School
Christmas Fair. See article for details.
20th Dec Community Choir
Hosts a community carols evening. See article for details.
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Young by Name
Hurrah for bank holidays
This may seem odd when I’m self-employed and can choose my own working hours, but I still look forward to bank holidays. It’s the same as when I was a nine-to- ve wage slave. Knowing most of the rest of the world is taking a break allows me to down tools with a clear conscience.
Now that the closure of high street bank branches has forced most of us to bank online, “bank holiday” is a misnomer. We can bank online 24/7/365. Banking apps are always open for business. The government website still calls them bank holidays, but I think it’s time we changed the terminology.
“National public holidays” would make sense, as they vary from country to country. Even within the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have di erent holiday calendars. Scotland, for example, takes an extra day o on the 2nd of January. I’ve always assumed this was to recover from their Hogmanay celebrations. To make up for it, they miss out on Easter Monday.
Such holidays feel all the more important since the 1994 Sunday Trading Act legalised Sunday opening. Now, almost every retailer opens all weekend, and Sunday no longer feels like a universal day of rest.
Even the Outer Hebrides, the last bastion of Keeping Sunday Special, gave way last month. Despite local protests, the Stornoway branch of Tesco started opening seven days a week.
I can think of only one major retailer that
hasn’t yet embraced Sunday trading: The Entertainer. On the toyshop chain’s website, founder and director Gary Grant, explains why. “As a Christian, I believe in families. For this reason, our stores are closed on
Sundays so our sta can spend quality time with their families.”
What’s more, in the run-up to Christmas, every Entertainer store devotes part of its window space to a traditional Nativity tableau. It’s a refreshing change from the relentless commercialisation of the festive season.
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Whatever your religious views, Grant’s message of “family rst” is commendable. Surely the best way to spend a bank holiday is at leisure with family and friends. Restorative time on your own can also a great way to take advantage of these little oases of calm.
As a novelist, I realise how lucky I am to be able to choose my own work schedule. I’m sure I speak for all readers of the Tetbury Advertiser when I say a special seasonal thank-you to those who sel essly work anti-social hours, providing emergency, essential, and retail services for the rest of us.
However you spend your time this holiday season, I wish you love, joy, and peace, now and throughout the New Year.
Debbie Young www.authordebbieyoung.com
Debbie’s festive ction includes two cosy mystery novels, Murder in the Manger and Sinister Stranger at St Brides, and two short story collections, Stocking Fillers and Christmas with Sophie Sayers, available online and to order from bookshops.
The BIG FUNDRAISING QUIZ followed on from our Black Tie Charter Night. Over one hundred quizzers joined in the fun of one of our yearly quizzes.
Our October meeting was another one of great interest. We were delighted to be given the most interesting talk from Charlotte about her journey to Ghana. The talk was accompanied by a selection of photographs taken from the one thousand ve hundred she had taken during her trip. Charlotte is a student who worked incredibly hard to self fund this incredible trip which she shared with other students who taught various activities and The Lions were very happy to be one of her sponsors.
We are always delighted to hear from students who are working so hard to self fund themselves where they have the opportunity to represent their school or sports club.
We were also honoured with a visit
from 1st VDG of the Lions UK. Sue visits all Lion clubs within her area which is always appreciated. Two new prospective members were welcomed by the President. Our numbers are still growing.
Once again we are placing a decorated Christmas Tree in St Saviours Church. We will be one of many trees which are quite a show and certainly worth a visit. We are extremely fortunate with A BIG thank to Mr Geo Turbutt for very kindly donating our Christmas Tree. Geo , you are a stalwart of Tetbury.
We must congratulate Lion Alan Greenway on expanding Men’s Sheds. You are always welcome to drop in at their base situated in the Goods Shed area. We also have an allotment situated in Herds Lane. Vegetables for sale on Wednesday mornings.
Food vouchers have arrived and will be given to St Mary’s and SWR schools. It will then be the responsibility of the schools to distribute
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to families. We are delighted to be able to nance the vouchers whilst the schools take the responsibility of distribution.
November will see the BIG SWITCH ON event where all the Lion members, who are sponsoring the event will come together with Tetbury Town Council and The Feo ees to light up the Market Place.
Saxon Greenway is busy with the 200 Club. Each month there are winners. Why not join. It’s great fun. Please see the advert for further details.
The Big Christmas Ra e has started and the prizes include: 1st prize Cottage for two persons for two nights. Kindly donated by The Tythe Barn, 2nd prize £100 , 3rd prize A luxurious hamper.
There are also many other prizes which will be drawn on the 21st of December. We will be selling Ra e Tickets outside the Post O ce on Saturday the 1st and 14th of December .
Tetbury Lions are delighted to once again sponsor an evening performance for anyone of pensionable age to watch Tetbury Dramatic Society perform “Puss in Boots”. Everyone will enjoy a glass of Sherry and a Mince Pie. Transport will be laid on by members of the Lions where required.
On the 12th of January the Lions will be collecting your old Christmas Trees. These are taken to Long eld Hospice where they are sent to be shredded which raises substantial amounts of money for the Hospice. A very well-deserved cause. If anyone would like to help with this exercise where I gather you are given bacon butties, please contact a member of the Lions.
Peter Coleman, Lion President
Tetbury Art Society
The last weekend in October saw members lling the Market House…
…with displays of their work for our Autumn Sale. A steady stream of visitors had the opportunity to buy individual pieces and a selection of Christmas cards produced from pictures submitted by members were available to buy with pro ts going to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Our November meeting took place on Wednesday the 6th when Christine Felce gave us a fascinating insight into printmaking, drawing and lm. Her work develops from issues that she feels passionately about. Having studied at the University of Cardi and the Royal College of Art she has a body of work which has been displayed locally in Gloucestershire at the Cathedral in Gloucester and Ruskin Mill.
In 2014 Christine worked as Artist in residence at Matemwa Zanzibar Tanzania. She has also worked in the public realm for The Bigger Picture. Her work has been inspired by events and images she feels passionately about. “It’s the magic of the unexpected that often happens when you
are working with layers of imagery and things that you can’t quiet control that interests me about printmaking”.
Our last meeting of 2024 will take place on Wednesday the 4th of December at 7.30 pm when Wendy Rhodes - Printmaking and etching. Wendy is inspired by the natural beauty of the countryside around her on her daily walks. She sketches and takes photos as she goes along.
Meetings will resume in February 2025 and March will see our Annual Meeting being held again at the Goods Shed. For full
details on our forthcoming events please see our website. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to join us.
Guests are always welcome at our monthly meetings held on the rst Wednesday of the month from 7.30 pm. Please see our website for further details of our programme tetburyartsociety.org.uk and our Facebook page Tetbury Art Society. New 2023 or please email us if you have any queries at tetburyart.media@outlook.com.
Tetbury Art Society Team
We have had another busy term at St. Mary’s Primary School.
On Sunday the 10th of November, I was accompanied by two pupils at the Remembrance Sunday Service at St. Mary’s Church and the parade through the town. Edward B and Millie R, as the oldest boy and oldest girl in the school, laid a wreath at the war memorial on behalf of all the members of the school community. It was a proud moment for them, and we felt privileged to be part of such an important community event to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Some of our Year 5 children attended an Earth and Space Day at Westonbirt School. This is what they wrote afterwards:
“We started in the Planetarium where we looked at the stars and found out lots of facts about the sun and our Solar System. Next, we made rockets in the school’s amazing library and launched them outside. After a space themed snack, we went to the Labs. We dropped objects and measured the craters they made. Finally, we experienced the gas factory and got to do experiments with dry ice. The teacher
showed us how di erent gases could make big bangs. We had the best time ever.”
Christmas activities are well under way at the school. The corridors are ringing with the sounds of Christmas singing as the Y2 children practice their Christmas play and our Year 1 and Reception children get ready for the Nativity for parents. The older children are practising Christmas songs ready for our Christmas sing along on the eld and the PTFA are busy organising the Christmas Fayre. We have Christmas
lunch to look forward to and we are very excited to be welcoming a travelling Panto performance into school. We will also be participating in the SWR carol service at St. Mary’s Church. On the last day of the term, we have our whole school talent show which is always a fun lled morning!
On behalf of everyone at St. Mary’s, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Mrs Woolley, Headteacher
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Tetbury Men’s
As we announced in last months Advertiser,
Tetbury Men’s Shed and Allotment has been chosen as one of the four local organisations supported by the Co-op Local Community Fund for 2024/25. As a Co-op Member, you can help make a di erence in our community by supporting our project. Become a Co-op Member and choose us as your local cause today by downloading the Co-op App or signing in at membership.coop.co.uk/causes
As the allotment members wind down their growing activities until next season, the workshop chaps are busy making items for sale in the run-up to Christmas. We will
be open for business on every Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon as usual, but we will also be selling our various upcycled products, books and vintage hand tools to coincide with the annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Goods Shed Arts Centre. The Fair takes place on Saturday and Sunday the 7th-8th of December from 10.30 am – 5.00 pm. Come and join us and enjoy festive music, delicious treats and holiday cheer.
If you think Men’s Sheds might interest you, or someone you know, we are open every Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon. You do not need to book or even let us know you are coming, just turn up on Wednesdays between 9.30 am – 12.00 pm or Thursdays between 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
Find out more, contact us on 07955 088580. More details of our activities and where to nd us are on our Tetbury Men’s Shed website www.tetburymensshed.co.uk
…and from the allotment
We are pleased to say that the allotment group have made a £100 donation to the Tetbury Area Youth and Community Trust. This recognises the generous support of Geo Turbott who, having delivered a signi cant quantity of prime compost for all allotment holders, asked only that in return the youth of Tetbury be supported. In other good news our rst real attempt at growing pumpkins was a sell-out success and will be very much a feature of 2025 planning. The pumpkin competition also went down very well, the judges’ awarding prizes to two winners in the under 16 categories. Looking ahead, winter planting is now underway with both onions and garlic in the ground while broad beans are in the greenhouse, a head start before planting out. Once germinated these will also be available for purchase should you wish to grow at home. Visit us each Wednesday 10 .00 am to mid-day in Herd Lane, behind the Royal Oak.
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Friday the 19th of October was not only the evening of the Super Moon…
…it was the evening of a Super Concert at Long Newnton Church. The programme was varied and enjoyable and the TCC had the privilege of closing the show. The audience was enthusiastic both in their appreciation and their participation and we are delighted to have helped the Church to reach their impressive fundraising total of £545.
Now as we are at the beginning of December with the nights drawing in ever earlier, we are looking forward to the twinkling lights of Christmas and the sound of Christmas music ringing out across the town. To that end we have been practising for a number of events in December. We are privileged once again to have been invited back to Upton Mill and Kingsley House to sing carols and other Christmas music for the residents and their families. These are always delightful occasions and we can usually rely on a good measure of mainlyfrom-memory audience participation!
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Tetbury Community Choir
We will also be joining in with two events in Tetbury which we certainly hope you will want and be able to come to, the Community Carols Evening at the Goods Shed on Friday the 20th of December at 6.30 pm and the St Marys’ Church Carol Service on Sunday the 22nd of December at 6pm’
Of course, none of this would be possible without the tireless e orts of our musical director, David Kyle or our exceptional accompanist, Jonathan Adkins. We are a diverse group of people, and we all seem to rub along comfortably together, and newcomers t in extremely quickly. We are always glad of new voices to swell our numbers so, if you are tempted to give us a try, please just turn up at Christ Church Hall on The Chipping on Thursdays for a 7.00pm start. Some rehearsals are held on a Tuesday at the beginning of the month, but watch our website www.tetburycommunitychoir. co.uk for details. There is no charge for the rst two sessions and only £5 per week thereafter. We sing for fun and friendship and hopefully we entertain people along the way. Our rst rehearsal after Christmas, when we will start learning our 2025 repertoire, will be at 7.00 pm on Thursday the 9th of January.
Here’s wishing you A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Tetbury Community Choir
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Tetbury in Bloom
The run-up to December and the festive period…
…seems to have been a bit of a rush this year, with us nishing o planting all the bulbs in the beds around the town, and then dressing the Christmas trees for the shop premises in time for the Switch On event. However, it’s at this time of year when we like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us over the past twelve months:
As always, our grateful thanks and appreciation go to Tetbury Town Council, not only for their nancial support but also for the much-needed practical assistance they give us.
Our grateful appreciation and thanks also go to the Feo ees of Tetbury, St Marys’ Parochial Church Council and Tetbury Upton Parish Council, for their generous grants.
Our own fundraising initiatives this year were the supply of summer hanging baskets and the Christmas trees that go on the town-centre shop premises. We are
extremely grateful to all those residents and traders who supported us by buying one or more of them.
We also wish to thank all those people who gave up their time to help us keep the beds and displays watered throughout the town during the summer months and a special thank you to Sian and Madeleine who helped us plant the beds and displays with summer bedding in June. Lastly, a big thank you goes to Kevin and Bill who help us each year to dress (and undress!) the Christmas trees that adorn the shop premises.
All the support we receive is very much appreciated, and without this help whether it’s nancial or practical, we wouldn’t be able to do anywhere near as much as we manage to do to keep Tetbury looking as attractive as it does, for the bene t of us all.
The next Tetbury Advertiser will be delivered at the beginning of February and by then the spring owering season will have started with the appearance of hellebores, snowdrops, cyclamen, anemones and early owering crocuses.
In the meantime though, from everyone on the Tetbury in Bloom team, we wish you a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
Sue Hirst, Team Leader, Tetbury in Bloom
This year has been one where we have experienced not only…
…a UK General Election but also an election in the USA. Each person who put themselves forward had personal beliefs in a party and a vision for society (a manifesto) that they hoped would make a di erence.
As we are approaching the Christmas season, here at St Marys’ we are also thinking about a manifesto, i.e. that which is announced through the coming of Jesus. This manifesto is one of promised Hope, Love, Joy and Peace which are key foundations for our own lives and society.
We are exploring what these mean this year through a quiet day of re ection, in Bible discussion home groups and through our services, please do come and join us to nd out more.
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Our services and activities for children at St Marys’ church are as follows:
Sunday the 8th of December, 4.00 pmCHRISTINGLE
The children prepare for Christmas as we light the Christingle candles and think about Jesus coming as the Light of the World. We use the special decorations on the Christingle oranges to talk about what Christmas means for us all.
Christmas Eve, 4.00 pm - CRIB SERVICE
We sing the children’s favourite carols as they act out the story of Christmas night.
Come dressed as sheep, stars, angelseven donkeys, helping to carry Mary to Bethlehem
Our main Christmas services at St Marys’ church are as follows:
Sunday the 22nd of December 6.00 pm Nine Lessons and Carols
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As is customary, Tetbury Film Society will be… …o ering a complimentary glass of wine at its December screening.
On Wednesday the 11th of December we will be showing ‘Vindication Swim’ (Cert. PG). This biographical drama tells the moving story of Mercedes Gleitze, the rst British woman to swim the English Channel. Incredibly, actor Kirsten Callaghan was brave enough to undertake the swimming scenes herself without a body double, which somehow helps to get across the scales of the challenges involved.
On Wednesday the 8th of January we will be screening the French lm ‘Àma Gloria’ (Cert. 12A). It is a charming tale, which focuses on the special bond between six year old Cléo and her nanny Gloria, who must return to her native island of Santiago in Cape Verde to care for her own children. It has delighted audiences worldwide, with a standout performance by the young Louise Mauroy-Panza.
Visitors are always welcome to join us. Doors at the Dolphins Hall open at 7.00 pm and the screening will begin at 7.30 pm prompt.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Liz Farnham, Chair Tetbury Film Society Member of Cinema for All
‘The best play I have seen in a long time!’ ‘A cracker!’ and ‘An excellent production’.
On the 24th of October we went to t=The Watermill Theatre to see ‘The King’s Speech’, a play written by David Seidler based on the 2010 award-winning lm of the same name starring Colin Firth as the future king George V1.
We all loved this play! It was brilliantly acted by a superb cast and did full justice to Seidler’s intriguing retelling of the British Royal Family’s crisis in the lead up to World War Two. Younger son of George V, the future George VI, known as Bertie, to distinguish him from his father, has a speech impediment – a stammer that makes the prospect of public speaking a terrifying one. ‘Imagine yourself as a child terri ed of your own parents, because every time you speak you disappoint them. Trapped in a body that refuses to obey your commands…….being faced with the biggest moment of your life, and you cannot nd your voice….’
Since most of us remembered the main protagonists, we took a moment to get used to seeing actors instead of the well-known
faces. Peter Sandys-Clarke played Bertie with extraordinary empathy and insight, desperation and tension portrayed in every bre of his body. He seizes on the hope o ered by Aussie speech therapist Lionel Logue (Arthur Hughes) whose unorthodox and sometimes crude methods eventually bring success along with a few laughs. Although we all knew the story and the outcome, dramatic tension was maintained right to the extremely moving climax.
A striking and e ective set design of twisting lines of wooden planks illustrated Bertie’s terrors and dilemmas. Designer Bretta Gerecke explained that the set represents ‘a metamorphic journey through the pathways of Bertie’s mind. It twists and turns and hangs precariously in the balance’.
We had our own minor drama with the pre-theatre lunch because the machine
to cook the sprouts had broken down and we were startled to nd our teeth bouncing o what felt like green bullets! To compensate, we enjoyed free co ees afterwards courtesy of the kind sta . Overall, it was a lovely day at the best of British drama enjoyed by everyone.
Coming up
Please reserve your seats as soon as you receive the invitation to bid.
London Symphony Orchestra, Bristol Beacon, 13th of February 2025 William Walton Cello Concerto and Gustav Mahler Symphony No 1 with Sir Antonio Pappano conductor, Rebecca Gilliver cello. Invitations sent out.
Picture You Dead, Malvern Theatre end of March date tbc. ‘The most successful modern day crime stage franchise, since Agatha Christie.’
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 24th of April, Cardi Millenium Centre The longest running full-length dance classic in the West End and on Broadway
As a member, you will enjoy a great variety of productions. To join, please contact Diana Challis (Membership Secretary) 01666 502768 or Helen Price (Chairperson) 01666 503187, email: retreatcottage17@ btinternet.com. Website: www. tetburytheatre group.co.uk. We would love to welcome you in The New Year! Tetbury Theatre Group Team
Happy Christmas and thank you from the 451 initiative…
…who three years ago founded the successful 451 Comic Con, which this year was bigger and better than before, including the new ‘451 Thank You comic book awards.’
This year’s convention was so successful that it has been decided they want the event to be in July for more summer fun next year! Thanks must go to Philip, Gwen Lee and a special guest Mr. Brian Bolland! Special thanks must go to our local celebrity cartoonist Mr. Oliver Preston who is the chair of the London Cartoon museum. He not only presented the award but received one for the amazing work of the museum.
We would like the event to be more inclusive next year for the whole town, along the lines of The Angoulême International Comics Festival (do google that) event, as this year we had people coming from Brighton just to meet our special guest.
The 451 project ethos is to Champion comic book art and literature highlighting its value to our culture, heritage and society. The 451 role is an ambassadorial and educational role for the comic genre, intended to raise awareness of the impact
comics can have on literacy and creativity. We already have some exciting partners for next year with many workshops planned to launch with World Book Day in March 2025. To nd out more please email: comics451@icloud.com or visit the website comics451.co.uk.
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Tetbury Bowls Club
Tradition for Tetbury Bowls Club is to end the season with a Closing Gala.
Unfortunately, the weather was not kind to us and we were unable to play any bowls on the last day of the season. Whilst most members put their bowls away for the winter seventeen members of the Club headed to Bristol Airport to y to Portugal for week. During the week the bowlers had three matches to play at Bowls Clubs around the Algarve and met opposition from one local club and two from the UK
that were also touring. The weather was sunny and everyone enjoyed their trip.
As we approach the end of the year at Tetbury Bowls Club and the non-playing part of our year, there is still much going on. The new Management Committee met for the rst time in November and much of the focus was on plans for next year’s bowling season.
Registration to play in the Ladies and
Men’s leagues has been carried out and the Fixtures Secretary has already started to ll in dates for friendly matches that are played midweek and at weekends. These matches are important for those members new to bowling as it provides an opportunity to develop skills in a friendly but competitive environment.
During the winter we have a full programme of social events on Friday evenings. These centre around Bingo and Quizzes on a variety of topics. The Club recognised the winners of the various Club competitions during November when a dinner was held in the Clubroom and trophies and prizes were presented.
Our next big social event will be a Christmas meal in December with plans already underway for a fun night.
Details of the Club activities can be viewed on the Club’s website at tetburybowlsclub. co.uk and both playing and social members are always made welcome.
We are also pleased to be o ering bowls at St. Marys Primary School. This activity is o ered year round to years 4, 5 and 6 to learn the basics of Short Mat Bowls with skills that can be transferred to playing lawn bowls in the summer months.
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Tetbury Cricket Club
As the autumn leaves fell and the cricket whites were tucked away,
Tetbury Cricket Club celebrated another wonderful year at our End of Season Presentation Dinner at the end of October. It was a fantastic evening lled with laughter, and heartfelt recognition of all the hard work and dedication that makes our club so special. While we could say much about the year, the below poem written for the presentation does it best:
To all our volunteers, we give a big cheer, Your hard work and e ort have made this year!
2024 has been a year to remember, Full of triumphs and success by September!
The 1st and 2nd teams, up they soared, Both promoted and oh how they roared!
The 3rd team played with all their might, Narrowly missing promotion but putting up a good ght.
The youth players, were a sight to see, So many debuts, it lled us with glee.
The ladies team began to play hardball, They swung with style and heard the call!
The veterans, well, they kept on sipping,
While the grill was red up and they kept on ipping.
Running these teams takes e ort, that’s certainly true,
And it’s only really possible thanks to all of you.
To our bar volunteers — what a crew, Keeping us refreshed with more than a few!
And let’s not forget the cleaners’ might, Making the clubhouse shine, and the toilets smell right!
To our pitch and ground teams, your frustrations we know,
But you keep our ground pristine, putting on quite the show.
To our coaches for your patience and air, And our team managers for keeping it all fair,
To our events team, who bring the fun and cheer,
You keep the cricket community buzzing all year,
To our sponsors, your support means so much,
Your generosity keeps us running, and we’re not out of touch!
Finally, Jungle, your scoreboard’s a techy delight,
With every run and wicket, it ashes so bright.
To everyone else who contributed and didn’t stop to rest,
You’ve all made this season simply the best!
So here’s to Tetbury Cricket Club and another fantastic year,
Let’s celebrate together, with laughter,
dancing and cheer!
In the end, it’s your spirit that truly shines through, Thank you all for everything, we couldn’t do it without you!
We couldn’t think of a better way to express our gratitude than through this poem. It re ects the incredible contributions of everyone who keeps Tetbury Cricket Club thriving – from our talented players and generous sponsors to the tireless volunteers and loyal supporters who are the heartbeat of our community. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. As we look ahead, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a joyful, healthy start to 2025. Here’s to another great year together – see you in the spring!
Tetbury Cricket Club Team
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Greening Tetbury
This month we have policy updates from beyond Tetbury that still a ect us here.
‘Water, water, everywhere - and not a drop to drink’...
And if we swim, surf, or row etc, we’re at risk of getting very sick. Aquatic wildlife is gasping for survival - and often losing the battle.
Last month, more than fteen thousand people, from various organisations, joined Fergal Sharkey and Chris Packham in London for the March for Clean Water. The protest asked the government to tackle water pollution. Privatisation of the management of water and waste has caused huge problems, with shareholders bene tting from the pro ts accrued from our water bills - rather than the money
being invested for public bene t into regular upgrades and expansions of our sewage systems.
Subsequently water companies have been ‘allowed’ to pollute our rivers, streams, and sea - because the current infrastructure can’t cope with terrible consequences for biodiversity – and not forgetting - our quality of life. Things have worsened with climate change and the extremes in weather we’re all acquainted with these days. We also need new reservoirs to accommodate population increases and mitigate for drought. Prepare to stump up again for what should have been done all along! In my book this counts as a rip-o .
Harmful Algal Blooms
Sewage e uent, including agricultural runo , increases nitrogen and phosphorous in our waterways. This encourages harmful algal blooms (HABs). The HABs become toxic, kill sh, mammals and birds, and cause illness in humans. Low levels of dissolved oxygen are in the water. The blooms use photosynthesis in the day and take in oxygen at night (respiration).
Light is blocked from the water. Insects disappear. A river becomes a barren stretch of water, making its way to an increasingly compromised sea. Things need to change as soon as possible.
CAN Bill action
Part of the solution is to lock in legal protection for our natural world. Roz Savage, MP for South Cotswolds, is taking a lead with a private members’ bill for the Climate and Nature Act. She will be debating this motion for its second reading on the 24th of January 2025 and needs 102 MPs from all political parties to vote in favour. See www.zerohours.uk/ The recent events in Spain are a shocking reminder of the devastating e ects of climate change.
Good COP Bad COP
It has been a tale of two COPs recently. COP16 in Colombia focused on biodiversity. It succeeded in developing the link between nature and climate, and in agreeing money ows from those bene tting from biodiversity to those protecting it, especially indigenous communities, who are now represented on a decision-making advisory board. But the pace of change is still slow and lacks urgency. Over in Azerbaijan, COP29 on climate has had a less than auspicious start with its president being implicated in negotiations for oil rights.
At Greening Tetbury we wish all our readers a Happy Christmas and an Ecoaware New Year.
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It’s that time of year to sparkle!
And that’s what we’re certainly doing at playgroup right now. During November we’ve been exploring lots of traditions like Diwali and Fireworks, and helping the children understand a little about Remembrance. At the start of the month, we had a Saturday Garden tidy-up so a big thank you to sta , their partners and parents for their help.
We also supported Children in Need with a Pudsey and Peppa Pig picnic where children were invited to wear Pudsey, Peppa Pig or spotty clothes and bring in their favourite cuddly toy to join in the fun. The children are still enjoying the garden wrapped up with their gloves and hats, helping to clear away leaves and investigating the changes that winter brings.
Later on in November Linda, our Assistant Manager, visited some of the children who moved up to reception class at St. Mary’s Primary school and she was pleased to report how well they’re all doing. Linda also attended a meeting about the way phonics are introduced with the children in their rst year at Primary. When children move from pre-school to Primary school they’re not expected to be able to write their name, recite the alphabet or spell anything out, as these are taught in a very speci c and structured way once in reception class, however, to recognise their name on name cards, coat pegs and their belongings is really helpful, as is practising the prewriting stage using their gross-motor skills, with activities such as mark-making in sand or foam, or using di erent pens and pencils to draw zig zags and swirls. An element of independent skills like getting their coat and shoes on and o and sitting and listening for short periods of time is also great preparation.
Now we’re full speed into our plans for the festive season. Coming up we have our Nativity, our Christmas party and perhaps even a visit from someone special dressed in red with a white beard? We will be holding a Christmas ra e to raise funds for our wonderful playgroup, so please look out for opportunities to support us with that.
We’d like to wish all our children, their families, sta , friends and neighbours a wonderful Christmas and we look forward to another exciting year at TNP. Remember ‘Life is better when you’re covered in glitter’. If you’re looking for a playgroup space for your child, you’re welcome to make an appointment to come in and look around, please email us at tetburynurseryplaygroup@ eygloucestershire.co.uk or give us a call on 01666 504855.
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November speaker was Chas
Townley,
who introduced us to the history of Cooperative Societies and Caincross and Ebley Society’s contribution to World War One.
The rst Society was founded in Rochdale in 1844. Starting as a means of buying unadulterated foods at reasonable prices, it soon became more than just a shop; it was a self-help group and activist for better social conditions and education. Society members were shareholders with dividends on purchases.
The Gloucester and Severnside Cooperative began in the late 1850s. From there three regions formed with headquarters at Gloucester, Cinderford and Stroud
and more societies grew around each town. Caincross and Ebley Society was founded in 1863 by workers at Appleby and Clissold’s Dudbridge Mill. Bramwell Hudson, the general manager in the late 19th early 20th centuries, expanded the business and in 1913 the Caincross Co-op was a large store with many departments, six subsidiary shops and deliveries by horse and cart to villages. Tetbury Co-op was a branch of Caincross Co-op. In the early days it was at 35-37-39 Long Street (Cohen’s and neighbouring shops now). It sold groceries, drapery, ladies’ and gents’ clothing, furniture, household goods and china, and bicycles round the back.
Fifty-seven men left Caincross and Ebley Coop to ght in the Great War. Most of them joined the infantry, which we usually think of
History of Tetbury Society
as front-line troops, but Chas’s research into the Caincross men tells us that there were many infantrymen stationed behind the line. We learned about some of them. Harold Bennett, a store manager, was called up in 1917 and served with Expeditionary Force Canteens. These were stores behind the front line where troops could buy anything they wanted. In 1917, there were ve hundred and seventy seven stores spread across France and Belgium. F. W. Beck was the secretary and accountant at Caincross, he was conscripted and was an army clerk. Henry Gardener was called up and sent to a eld bakery behind the line. Every division needed fresh bread supplied, so there were forty ve eld bakeries in 1917. From each, one o cer and ninety two men fed twenty thousand men.
Stanley Carter, who signed up in 1915, had worked with horses and was with Horse Transport in North Africa, Palestine and Syria. G. F. Merrett was conscripted in 1916 and red Howitzers from ve miles behind the front line.
Five of the fty seven who went died, but there were more injured, who did not rejoin the Co-op. A. Brickham, from Dursley Co-op, was called up in 1916, and was wounded and discharged in 1917. He wore a silver badge to show that he was injured and un t. From 1915, women lled the men’s jobs at the store, but on much lower wages! At the end of the war, as they slowly returned to work, the women were to be given two weeks’ notice.
Chas was warmly thanked for this interesting and well-illustrated talk.
The next meeting will be on Thursday the 5th of December, when John Putley will talk about ‘A Gloucestershire Christmas’. If anyone would like to join HOTS, please see our website: www.tetburyhistory.com or telephone Jane Haines 01666 504196.
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Crikey – Christmas will soon be upon us…
…so do make sure you come along to the Shed on the 7th and 8th of December when we have our fabulous two-day Christmas Fair with gifts and ideas for all the family from a wide range of local artists, craftsmen and women.
And don’t forget to pick up a couple of Sasha’s incredible mince pies from our Whistlestop café – they are just so good!
And talking of mince pies, we will be o ering mulled wine and a selection of mince pies (made by volunteers and supporters) as part of our Community Carols on Friday the 20th of December. We kick o at 6.30 pm with both Avening Band and Tetbury Community Choir leading the singing. Entry is free but donations always very gratefully received.
Check out our advert for details of other festive events here at The Good Shed including A Winters Tale for our younger audience, Kim Cypher and her Jazz band for the grown-ups - whilst Johnny Coppin is back with his very special Christmas Show for everyone.
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Also, make a note in your diary for our Panto on Saturday the 4th of January – we have two shows 2.00 pm (almost sold out) and 6.00 pm. This year it’s Beauty and the Beast – fun for all ages.
November saw everything from folk to rock to childrens shows, comedy and even our very own special Gardeners Question time and we start the New Year with a wide range of shows and concerts – take a look at our website: www.tetburygoodsshed. co.uk for more information.
A special thanks to all our Volunteers and Supporters – without you we simply couldn’t function - and to ensure everyone gets a bit of a rest before we start all over again in January – please be aware that the Whistle Stop Café and main hall will close on the evening of the 22nd of December to re-open fully on the 8th of January.
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Diamonds are forever
Now we have Christmas coming up, I wonder if any of us will receive or give diamonds as a present? After all, they take up very little space in a Christmas stocking and can certainly add sparkle to a tree.
However desirable Diamonds may be as a present, when playing bridge, Diamonds, as discussed before, do not rate as highly as Hearts and Spades. This is purely because of the points awarded for a game in the various suits.
When bidding, the number of points awarded for game is kept in mind. If a partnership is bidding in a minor suit (Diamonds or Clubs), then it might be better to be playing in No Trumps. One does not necessarily want to stay in Diamonds for ever.
A Slam bid provides the maximum points but it is necessary to make twelve tricks for a Small Slam and all thirteen tricks for a Grand Slam.
If you have a really good hand (23+ Points)
and are looking for Slam (see last month –worth keeping your “Tetbury Advertiser” handy, not only for its useful telephone numbers) then a convention called Blackwood is the next step. This is a bid of 4 No Trumps.
The partnership will already have shown its best suits by bidding these suits after the opening bid.
With this information, the player decides the final bid: 6 or 7 Hearts or Spades or 6 or 7 No Trumps. Warning - this means making an awful lot of tricks, so is not entered into lightly.
The response of 5 Clubs says 0 or 4 Aces (you will know which by the number in your hand ). 5 Diamonds says 1 Ace, 2 Hearts says 2 Aces and 2 Spades declares 3 Aces. A further bid of 5NT is asking for Kings eliciting a similar response as for Aces. The point of this bid is not only to describe your hand, but to keep the bidding low.
With this knowledge, it is then possible for the player to revert to the agreed suit and to decide whether a Small or Grand Slam is possible. If the understanding is that a nal bid of No Trumps would be best, then a bid of 4 NT is an invitation to go to 6 NT.
It. Is possible further to complicate Slam bidding by a system known as Roman Key-Cards. If a partnership has decided beforehand to use this Convention, then a response to 4NT shows, not only Aces, but how many key-cards (Aces, Kings and, sometimes, Queens) are held. A response of 5 Clubs shows 0-3 key-cards, 5 Diamonds 1 or 4 key-cards, 5 Hearts 2 or 5 keycards, without the Queen and 5 Spades 2 or 5 keycards, including the Queen.
If this all sounds incredibly complicated, well, it is BUT this is only explored when a player feels very comfortable with the basics.
To start with the basics or progress to more complicated play, join the South Cotswold Bridge Club and come to our lessons. www.southcotswoldbridgeclub.com OR email: jimedwards811@gmail.com
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I always try and watch the Cenotaph Ceremony…
…on Remembrance Sunday if I can and I always nd it extremely moving. So too, on a smaller scale, is the Tetbury service and it is impressive how many people turn out to take part. I’m not particularly sentimental, nor do I have any family members who have served in the military recently (my father was a hydraulics engineer, a protected profession in WW2) yet the stories of loss, be it life or limb, still feel quite ‘close to home’ perhaps as they should. This year, after the church service of remembrance, our wreath was laid by one of our members accompanied by our President and ve other members provided the refreshments at St Marys’.
Our Annual General Meeting took place the following day. Four members of Kemble and Ewen WI were there to act as tellers, should we need to conduct a ballot, and to oversee the proceedings. Since the only nominations were for the six current committee members, a show of hands was
all that was required and all six will serve another year in the roles they currently hold.
The formal part of the evening included reports from the three main o cers - President, Secretary and Treasurerfollowed by reports from the various groups. We were interested to hear that the Book Group had included TV viewings of the series of one of their choices last year ‘Lessons in Chemistry’, and wondered if there were any spaces left to join them for their proposed viewing of ‘Rivals’, ostensibly to check out the Tetbury locations.
The Needlework Group has contributed many items in the past year to local hospitals and maternity units and lots of baby items for various charities as well as supporting Blue Light Babies with emergency ambulance packs.
The Craft Group have tackled a variety of di erent media, many of which have already featured on the pages of the advertiser. The Walking Group have solved the world’s problems on the path to the Trouble House but all our groups are thriving and provide a variety of opportunities to our members to enjoy di erent interests.
Following the formal business, we were entertained by Margaret Hiscock of the Wiltshire Scrapstore, who described their work and outlined some of their users before showing us just a few of the materials that are contributed to the store.
Our next meeting will be our Christmas party on the 9th of December, when we hope to solve a murder accompanied by a glass of wine and nibbles. There will not be a co ee morning this month.
Tetbury WI welcomes members from the town and surrounding villages, we’d love to see you at our meetings.
Rowena Palser, Tetbury WI www.Tetbury-wi.org.uk
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On the 3rd of October Probus member Terry Gunn gave us an… …interesting and enlightening talk entitled “Drone On, I hope I don’t”. The talk presented the history, development and uses for Drones and Uncrewed Air Vehicles (UAVs).
The early development of these concepts dates back to the early 20th century and by the 1930s the term Drone was in use after Geo rey de Havilland named his radio controlled UAV “Queen Bee”. The military use of UAVs from the German V1 to the modern Reaper Drone was covered including the legal and moral challenges of their use. A short video from the lm “Eye in
the Sky” brought home these issues as well as the various forms drones can take.
Moving on Terry introduced the various commercial opportunities for UAV use from agriculture and construction to disaster response and logistics. The ve year use of drones to deliver medical supplies in Ghana was a great example of drone capabilities. Probus members were amazed when they were shown a video of a drone light show of moving horses which was followed by a discussion on the latest light shows where over ten thousand drones y in unison.
Finally, the future development of drone technology to allow autonomous operation of multiple commercial drones, including the regulatory landscape was presented.
Our second meeting of the month featured Arthur Ball describing his visit to the Galápagos Islands. He and 4 friends ew to Quito the capital of Ecuador and from there ew to the island of Baltra where they met their guide. They then met up with the rest of the party totalling sixteen and boarded their boat the “Pelecano”.
The Galápagos Islands consist of thirteen main islands, four of which are inhabited and many more small islets. The oldest islands are the ones closest to the mainland and have developed vegetation over the millions of years, but the newest islands just consist of volcanic rock.
Each day they would visit one or two islands and on each one had unique experiences. The fourteen species of Giant Tortoises which have evolved di erent shaped shells according to which food was available and the fourteen Darwin Finches which on each island have developed
di erent body sizes and shapes and di erent sized beaks depending on the food on their particular island.
Arthur also had three lifetime experiences on his trip. Swimming alongside a huge Paci c Green Turtle, swimming with twenty penguins and then with a dozen sea lions all wanting to play.
The climax of the holiday was at a colony of Blue-footed Boobies. The males with the biggest, brightest blue feet get the females. They attract the female down to display their feet. They stand on a rock and lift their feet alternatively until the female is either impressed or ies o !
The trip exceeded all their expectations leaving them with unforgettable memories.
Malcolm Parrish, Tetbury Probus. tetburyprobus@gmail.com
Girlguiding
The Rainbows have had a busy term working for badges.
Before half term they welcomed several new girls and all worked for a friendship badge. Their drawing badge involved drawing their friends, painting rework pictures and drawing a huge rainbow using pointillism (dots). This term we are exploring colours for the Colours of the Rainbow badge, and so far we have covered red in the rework pictures, orange in a tree collage and made yellow fairy cakes. One of their favourite activities this term was learning Makaton and signing as they sang a song.
The Guides are about to have a weekend away at Maconi Woods celebrating Christmas a little early. Presents, crafts, games and food are all on the menu!
Well done to all the girls who took part in the Remembrance service and parade. As always they did us proud!
Sue Doidge Tetbury District Commissioner tetbury@girlguidingglos.org.uk
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Friday 13th December 2024
Visit us at our Christmas Stall under the Market House, Tetbury
Choose from homemade goodies, mistletoe, potted hyacinths plus lots more for sale in aid of your hospital.
Saturday 14th December 2024
10am – 1pm
Sunday 15th December 2024
11am registration for 11.30am start
Meet and finish at the Market House
13-15 TH DECEMBER To
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• Reading by Jason Durr, Actor
• Reading by Tom McEwen, Eventing Olympic Gold Medallist
• Rose Farquhar, Soloist
• Alis Huws, Harpist
Adults: £15 pp to include mulled wine, mince pies and festive snacks
Children (16 and under): FREE
Tetbury’s Santa Dash!
A fantastic fun event for all the family!
Come along dressed in your favourite festive attire and choose whether to walk, run, hop, skip or jump the new extended route around the town wearing your complimentary Santa hat.
Mince pies and mulled wine on your return. Entry fee £5 and children under 5 FREE.
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The weather has improved for walking this autumn,
with mild conditions, and the ground has dried up a bit which makes for a more pleasant walk (and less mud to clean o those boots).
We have enjoyed a variety of walks on Tuesday mornings, several of which have taken us through majestic beech woods which look magni cent at this time of year.
Our walk leaders are adept at including
something seasonal on our walks. For example, at the end of October we walked seven miles from Sheepscombe through the Beechwoods National Nature Reserve to Cranham common and Saltridge Wood. This was fairly challenging, involving a few steep ascents and descents, and we were rewarded at the end with a delicious lunch at the Butcher’s Arms, a very traditional country pub.
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Canal and Selsley Common. Unfortunately, the promised view across to the River Severn was obscured by mist, however this created a more atmospheric ambience, and nobody got lost!
We have two walks planned for December: A challenging walk from Kingscote through Bagpath, Ozleworth Bottom and Lasborough Park, with optional lunch at the Hunters Hall pub afterwards, and a moderate walk from Woodchester valley around the mansion, alongside the lake, and through woods. Optional lunch at the National Trust café.
Our walks programme will start again on the 7th of January. Why not join us for a walk and try us out?
Full details of all our walks programme and how to join us are available on our website www.tetburywalkers.co.uk
As always, we continue to aim for a mix of types of walks, some starting from Tetbury itself and some slightly further a eld up to half an hour’s drive away. A typical walk would be between ve and seven miles, and these are rated on three levels – easy, moderate or challenging. Some of our walks include a pub lunch afterwards as we are a very social group. Lift shares can easily be arranged.
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Cider with Rosie
by Laurie Lee
This is a memoir of a boy’s childhood, growing up after World War I in the Slad Valley. Life in the valley was a world unto itself, self-su cient and in many ways isolated from the rest of the country. In a time where horse and cart was the main form of transport, a trip to Stroud was an event. It was a place hovering between the old ways that had stood the test of
centuries, and the modern world which seemed more like a fable told round the re than a real place.
This is re ected in the stories told: of old women thriving o their grudges; couples who when sent to the workhouse (actually a home for the in rm) died within a week of each other, and classrooms governed by fearsome teachers. The war is barely mentioned, other than to describe what people did afterwards, the rst inkling of change coming from one of Laurie’s uncles who becomes a bus driver.
Although his father is absent, Laurie lives within a large family, run by his mother and three elder sisters. When not helping around the house, the girls all have jobs locally, but Laurie and his two brothers spend most of their time running free in the valley. The landscape plays a large
part in Laurie’s life and his descriptions of nature are wonderful, evoking the sights, sounds and smells that surround him. The escapades that the boys enjoy, whether winter or summer, are perhaps the most telling in regards to a child’s life then and now. The freedom they enjoy is a luxury now gone.
As he grows up, Laurie’s horizons gradually expand, from a day trip to Weston-SuperMare to the realisation that girls might be something other than a poor excuse for a boy. After his sisters start courting and he shares a jug of cider under the haycart with Rosie, he knows that his childhood is almost over.
This is a gentle, joyful book. Although life was hard, it was lived to the full, but it is a world that no longer exists.
Ghilly Vincenti, Chelworth Bookworms
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In the middle of November here at Christ Church…
…we hosted the Tetbury Area Churches Together (TACT) Holiday@ Homes Autumn Tea which was well attended and enjoyed by all, yet again we joined with TACT for the service and the wreath laying on Remembrance Sunday. December sees the beginning of the Christmas season starting with our annual Carol Service for all the organisations that use the church during the year. This is on the 4th of December at 6.00 pm so if you are associated in any way with any of the users of Christ Church do come along to get started in the festive spirit.
The monthly Taize service is to be held on Wednesday the 11th of December at 7.00 pm this a time of quiet re ection. At 10.30 am on Sunday the 22nd of December is our church Carol Service to which all are warmly welcomed. Unfortunately, this year there will be no Christmas Eve communion but our Christmas morning service will be at 10.00 am – to allow time for Christmas lunch preparations.
Christmas – a season of peace and goodwill. Not much peace and goodwill in the world at present and we all know of people who are struggling at the moment. Not that individually we can do much to bring about world peace but in the run up to Christmas – which these days seems to start in September – we can think of the real meaning of Advent. The awaiting of the birth of the Christchild. We all like to make Christmas special for our children but can we think of God and the sacri ce He made when He sent His son to earth who preached love and peace to all, and perhaps we can each nd a little goodwill at this season to contact a lonely neighbour or a relative we know is struggling with the thought of Christmas.
However you plan to spend Christmas may God bless your celebrations with His love and peace.
Christ Church Leadership Team
At the November trustee meeting it was agreed that… …communication had to improve and moving forward, you’ll see a monthly update from us, keeping you up-todate on Facebook, on our website and in the Advertiser, with everything going on and which was discussed during the monthly meeting.
One exciting development was the decision to move forward with appointing Loxleys to complete the necessary paperwork to facilitate the transfer of land from the old charity to the new charity. This is a big step in the professionalisation of the charity and once the new charity is fully operational, it will put the organisation in much better shape to operate in the modern business landscape
A real highlight of the month was the
ongoing discussion about improvements to the playpark, which promises to bring some fantastic new equipment to the site. A proposal was reviewed containing the potential of three new pieces of equipment, with an ongoing maintenance plan, to improve the existing facility. It’ll require lots of fundraising e orts, but trustees were keen to support the initiative. Alongside this, we’ve started work on a business plan aimed at making the Centre more professional and bene cial for everyone who uses it. While still in its early stages, it’s a big step forward in creating a clear vision for the future.
On the maintenance front, we’re tackling several practical issues, from sorting out the outside lights to addressing potholes around the site. We’re also making plans to update the kitchen in the Dolphins Hall and are exploring options to t it as soon as possible. Behind the scenes, we’re taking care of smaller but important tasks, such as organising the back room, arranging certi cations for re extinguishers, and keeping everything running smoothly.
Looking ahead, the festive season is creeping closer, so we’d like to nish o by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dolphins Recreation Ground Team
A Cracking Performance!
With only weeks to go now until Christmas, the tree is out, the stage is up and lines and songs are being rehearsed in readiness for our two school productions at the end of term. The reception and KS1 pupils are putting a spin on the story of the nativity with their performance of The Fleece Force, while the KS2 children are journeying down the rabbit hole in their production of Alice (a modern musical based on Alice in Wonderland).
The drama doesn’t stop there. All children will be taking a trip to the theatre; the Owls class (y5/6) will be visiting the Bristol Old
Vic theatre to watch The Little Mermaid while the rest of the school travel to the Swindon Wyvern Theatre for a production of Cinderella.
This term, we have been celebrating our wonderful school library. Ten years ago this month, after partial school refurbishment, the library opened in its current space and became a hub for reading, borrowing and enjoying books of all genres. Since then, we have had a decade of after school library sessions, unforgettable World Book Day celebrations and, more recently, have expanded our focus on reading for pleasure to classroom libraries and dedicated fortnightly class library sessions. Thanks to the generosity of parents and families, the wider local community and
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local organisations, the library’s selection is regularly refreshed and updated. In order to maintain the level of enthusiasm for reading within our school, we rely solely on fundraising and donations. We hugely appreciate the continued support which enables our library to grow, engaging our young readers from the moment they join our school to the moment they leave.
As we approach the end of the year, FOAS (Friends of Avening School) are busy with fundraising and supporting the school. They are providing festive refreshments at our Christmas productions, organising a ‘Secret Santa’ present from each of the children to a loved one of their choice – parent or pet! – and we are all looking forward to the FOAS Christmas Fayre which they are running together with Avening Playgroup. Please come along and join us from 2.45 pm in the Memorial Hall, Avening, on Friday the 13th of December, for an afternoon of Christmas shopping and festive fun!
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
For more information about this busy place of learning, please see our school website: www.avening.gloucs.sch.uk
Avening Primary School
All we are saying, is give peace a chance
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we are saying, is give peace a chance
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Warm wishes, greetings and good cheer from the Tetbury Library Team over the festive season. We hope you have a peaceful Christmas and do lots of reading! Do come to the library to see our special Xmas book selection and have a free cup of tea or co ee.
By the time you are reading this Years 3 and 4 from St Mary’s Primary School will have visited. They will have taken part in a Scavenger Hunt, to nd out about all the di erent book areas in the library – Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction, Quick Choice, Large Print, Teen, Wellbeing and Green stock to name a few. They will have decided in small groups which book out of a bag they would recommend to a friend and sat and read quietly for part of their visit. They will have seen our books for young readers that maybe struggle with reading and learned about all the other events and activities that our lovely Gloucestershire Libraries have to o er. You can check on the gloslibraries.co.uk website or pop in and collect the library ‘What’s On’ December 2024 booklet to nd out more about special events.
Another event which has taken place is a Scam Awareness drop-in session by Coventry Building Society, which proved both popular and informative, we have some of their lea ets here at the library. We are hoping this will be a quarterly event as scammers have been targeting this area.
One Knit and Natter Group members, has been busy over the summer creating gorgeous hats and scarves (see the picture below) from wool donated to Tetbury Library which will be collected by Beaudesert School who are sending Boxes to Operation Xmas Child.
Remember joining the library is free and we can also process a new bus pass or renew an out-of-date one.
Adele, Sophie, Linda, Fran and Sam
Dates for the Diary:
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Every Wednesday 2.15 pm – 2.45 pm
Lego Club
Every Friday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm (not 27th)
Xmas Storytime and Craft
Saturday the 7th of December 11.00 am –12.00 pm
Knit and Natter
Tuesday the 10th of December 2.00 pm –3.00 pm
Xmas Paper Crafters Group
Create beautiful homemade Xmas cards Saturday the 14th of December 10.30 am –12.00 pm
Scrabble
Wednesday the 18th of December 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Baby Bouncy & Rhyme Christmas Party Create Baby Handprint Calendars to take away
Wednesday the 18th of December 2.15 pm – 3.00 pm
Festive Nature Club
Saturday the 21st of December 11.00 am –12.00 pm
Library Club
Friday the 27th of December 10.30 am –12.00 pm
XMAS HOURS
Tuesday the 24th of December 10.00 am till 1.00 pm
Wednesday the 25th of December CLOSED
Thursday the 26th of December CLOSED
Friday the 27th of December 10.00 am till 6.00 pm (no Lego Club)
Saturday the 28th of December CLOSED
Monday the 30th of December 10.00 am till 1.00 pm
Tuesday the 31st of December 10.00 am till 5.00 pm
Wednesday the 1st of January CLOSED
Thursday the 2nd of January CLOSED Friday the 3rd of January 10.00 till 6.00 pm
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WOW!! What a wonderful start to our school year!!
Our new starters are becoming more and more settled and enjoying their new, exciting environment. Those children returning, have come back keen and con dent and are acting as wonderful role models to our new little ones. Our PreSchoolers are thriving in their new Tuesday session which is tailored to prepare them for their transition to big school in September. It will be here before we know it!!
Forest School is o to a ying start with many new, smiling faces enjoying this new, magical experience. There have been so many seasonal changes, along with the ever changing weather! This has enabled us to take our children foraging for a variety of fruits that we can all enjoy tasting!! After familiarizing our children with all of the Forest School rules, we are now ready to have res! This is always super exciting, especially when we get to cook smores, scrambled eggs and cheesy bread!
We were delighted to welcome twelve students from Sir William Romney School, who are studying childcare, into our setting. It was fascinating to watch their interactions with our children, who responded to them so well. As we are consistently seeing, our children feel so comfortable and safe within our environment that they are not unsettled at all when we have visitors. We are constantly looking for ways to make our children aware of the community they live in, so these experiences are so special.
We are already taking bookings for our 2025 intakes (January, April and September) and have sessions for 2 to 4 year olds. Do get in touch to arrange a visit and see what we have on o er. Our website is currently being updated so you can reach us at stmarysplaygroupleader@hotmail.com or call us on 01666 503777. We would love to hear from you.
Please remember that our ‘Stay and Play’ session runs on a Monday, in the front of the church, from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. This is a fantastic opportunity, not only for your children to socialize and play, but for you, as parents, to chat to each other about the joys and struggles of parenthood!! This session is run by our highly experienced sta at Playgroup and is an extension of what we do our sessions. We cater for babies and toddlers from a few weeks old up to 5 years. If you already enjoy these Monday sessions, please spread the word!!
St Mary’s Playgroup Team
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Relax and unwind next to one of our cosy log burners this winter.
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Once again, with the help of Bob Jennings,
the husband of one of our members, we decorated the entrance to the Memorial Hall with poppies for Remembrance weekend. We had been given an extra bag of handmade poppies so we were able to ll some of the gaps on the display before we put it up.
Rather than hiring a coach and going on a Christmas shopping trip to a major town we have decided to keep our shopping
very local and have organised a Christmas shopping amble around Wotton-UnderEdge which has some lovely small independent shops. We’ve booked lunch at a local café too.
Our theatre group had a visit to the Barn Theatre to see Room 13, which was enjoyed by everyone – there was no chance of anyone falling asleep as it was loud and scary in parts! There is no set book for Book Group members to read in December allowing them to catch up on their own reading – if they have time! We are planning to set up a Gardening Club in the New Year and have lots of ideas for projects and trips.
As part of our Christmas celebrations a group of members are going to Dyrham Park to see how the National Trust have decorated the house. A small number of members have tickets for the GFWI Christmas Concert in Cheltenham in December and are planning to arrive in time for lunch beforehand.
We are running a wreath making morning again this year as it is always very popular. We will also be making table decorations for a full Christmas lunch we are serving to the residents of Beeches Park in the Social Club a couple of days later.
We are looking forward to our Christmas Lunch at The Ragged Cot, Minchinhampton and our nal meeting of the year will be our Christmas Party. It’s a fun, social evening with
a bring and share festive supper, lots of chat, Secret Santa and a couple of silly games!
Soo and Gwyneth have put together a varied and interesting programme for 2025 and we have plans in the pipeline for some exciting workshops and trips.
Happy Christmas from everyone at Avening WI.
Liz Knowles , Avening WI
The museum has had a great summer.
Hopefully you have been able to come in on one of our regular open days or one of the Saturdays we were open over the summer or for Heritage Open Days in September. Visitors come not only from the local area but all over the world. Our volunteers have a great time chatting to them and telling them all about crime and punishment in Tetbury.
We have had a lot of fun at the museum the last few months. In September we had Don’t Go Into the Cellar come and perform their captivating and chilling play Truly Jack the Ripper to a sell out audience in the courtroom. Then in October we had the return of the fantastic Dr Grimoire and his Cabinet of Curiosities. Also in October, Sue Webb the constabulary archivist returned to give us a fascinating talk on women in policing.
The museum was open for the great Tetbury Lights switch on. This is always a lot of fun to join in with and we enjoy having people pop in on the way to or from Santa’s grotto.
We are also trying our hand at running a Spacehive crowdfunding campaign which runs until the 16th of December. We are trying to raise funds for some education and outreach materials, illustrations and training to go with the program for schools we are developing with a consultant. We need as many pledges as we can get! Please help us to spread the word. Thank you.
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The plan at the moment is for the museum to be closed from the 21st of December until February. The volunteers get some well-deserved time o and we will be doing
jobs in the museum and having training with the Corinium. But if you would like to see the museum or a tour for family and visitors do get in touch and hopefully we can arrange for you to visit.
Keep an eye out for news and events on our website tetburypolicemuseum.org.uk
Happy Christmas from all the volunteers!! Police Museum and Courtroom Team
Firstly, I would like to welcome Tony Walsh as the newest member of the Feo ee.
Dave Norris, after twenty six years of service to the charity, rstly as a member of the Thirteen and then as a Feo ee, has made the decision to retire and I would like to thank Dave for all his hard work and support, particularly the maintenance of
the Open Spaces, over the years.
I am delighted to advise that the following grants were made this month:
• Sir William Romney School – grant of £5,000 for furniture and equipment for a room dedicated to children with special educational needs.
• Tetbury Area Youth & Community Trust – grant of £6,500 to assist in the provision of holiday activities for approx. 300 young people in Tetbury throughout the school
holidays (approx. 10 weeks) and an additional 10 drop-in sessions, following a cut in funding from Gloucestershire County Council.
• Tetbury In Bloom – grant of £1,500 to support next year’s ower beds and baskets around Tetbury.
• Food Bank – grant of £3,000, an increase in grant support, due to the pressure this service is currently experiencing.
• St Mary’s Primary School – grant of £9,000 to create an outdoor space at the school for children with special educational needs and for small group work.
• Club 77 – grant of £300 to support activities for people with disabilities in Tetbury.
• Individual College Grant – grant of £300 towards a laptop for a local student
Finally, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
If you think we may be able to help you or if you are a member of a group who could be helped with a grant, please visit our website - www.thefeo eesoftetbury.co.uk – where you can also nd out more about the work we do in our town. Finally, if you would like to volunteer to help us, please get in touch or speak to one of our members.
Lance Vick – Chairman
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A Wonderful Harvest Festival Celebration
On the nal day of term, Sherston Primary School celebrated our annual Harvest Festival, a joyful gathering held at the local church. It was a memorable event, as children, sta , parents, and community members came together to mark this season of giving and gratitude. The children gave impressive performances, singing heartfelt songs, reciting poetry, and sharing insights about our chosen charity, the Malmesbury and District Food Bank. They took pride in explaining how the food bank supports local families and why it’s such an essential service within our community.
A special thanks to Judith Parkyn, who captured the beautiful moments of the festival with her photography, helping us to remember this occasion for years to come. We’re also deeply grateful to the
church for hosting us, and to all the parents for their generous donations of food items, which we’ve passed on to the food bank. This festival was truly a testament to the power of community, reminding us all of the values of togetherness and kindness that we cherish here at Sherston Primary.
Inspiring a Love for English
At Sherston Primary School, we’re proud of our innovative and engaging English curriculum, which has consistently led to outstanding results. Wherever possible, our teachers anchor their lessons to a quality text, sparking childrens’ curiosity and helping them connect with the subject matter in a deeper way. This approach encourages creativity and imagination, as children dive into storytelling, explore poetry, and develop their voices as writers. Our recent end-of-year results speak volumes: they’ve all surpassed the national standard, with a 100% pass rate in the phonics screening check—a fantastic achievement! These results re ect not only the dedication of our sta but also
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their ability to make English a subject that is both challenging and enjoyable. By making learning fun, we ensure that each child at Sherston Primary discovers the joy of language and storytelling, which will serve them well for years to come.
Our Welcoming ELSA Room
One of the special features at Sherston Primary School is our ELSA room, a space where children can nd the support they need to discuss any worries or challenges they’re facing. ELSA stands for Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, a program designed to help children understand and manage their emotions, boosting their resilience and self-con dence in the process. Our trained ELSA sta member works closely with our children, providing a listening ear and guiding them through tailored activities that encourage emotional growth and understanding.
This year, our ELSA room received a warm and cosy makeover, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Sherston School. Their donation helped us to enhance the space with comfortable seating, calming décor, and sensory materials that make children feel at ease. We are incredibly grateful to the Friends of Sherston School for helping us create such a supportive environment—one where children feel con dent and safe to express themselves. This room re ects our commitment to the well-being of every child, providing them with a safe space to be heard and understood.
Sherston Primary School Team
There’s plenty going on with our u3a which goes from strength to strength.
We now have over three hundred and sixty members and forty groups which meet on a regular basis.
Bernadette, our Chair, has started holding informal co ee mornings which will take place every Friday at the Goods Shed between 10.00 am and 11.30 am (except Christmas and New Year). These are available to any existing member or prospective members who would like to join our u3a.
The next monthly talk will be provided by Mark Steeds on ‘St Wulfstan Citizen Saint’ at the Tetbury Goods Shed on Monday the 20th of January 10.30 am. Mark will talk about the geo-political background that led to Wulfstan becoming the last ever AngloSaxon Bishop. It will include the miracles associated with him that culminated in the banning of the slave trade between Bristol and Ireland in 1090. There will not be a talk in December.
Here are some examples of what we’ve been up to recently.
The Historic Buildings group decided that a visit to the now closed Gloucester Prison prison would be interesting, and so it was. Our guide gave us a fascinating
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and sometimes gory insight into prison life right up to the not-too-distant past, with details of public hangings, segregation of prisoners and the horri c ways the prisoners sometimes attacked each other. We were all relieved to be allowed out into the sunshine! The whole site is due for redevelopment, so this was a unique opportunity to see the historic buildings in their historic form.
Despite the weather, the Short Walks group has had two very enjoyable walks recently. The rst was in lovely sunshine from the Trouble House to the Norman church in Ashley, with good views of Kemble air eld and a stroll through the very pleasant village of Ashley. Walkers had a good look around the church (see image below).
Our second walk was from Chavenage Green to the Tipput’s Inn on the A46.
The French group continues to build con dence and uency in the language with prepared conversation topics, games and a monthly lm matinee. In November, we watched the second part of ‘Les Enfants du Paradis’, a two-part French romantic drama lm by Marcel Carné, produced under war conditions between 1943 and 1945 in both Vichy France and Occupied France. Set in the theatrical world of 1830s Paris, it tells the story of a courtesan and four men — a mime, an actor, a criminal and an aristocrat — who love her in entirely di erent ways.
Our Wednesday Book Club discussed Rory Stewart’s uncompromising and candid book, ‘Politics on the Edge’. It is the story of the challenges, absurdities and realities that he faced in the ten years of his political life..
If you would be interested in joining the u3a, take a look at our website www.tetburyu3a. org.uk to nd out more, including our groups, our monthly newsletter https:// tetburyu3a.org.uk/newsletters/ and details of how to join.
Tetbury and District u3a Team
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