Tetbury Advertiser July 2024

St Mary’s CE VA Primary School

Tetbury Probus

Tetbury WI

The Team

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Mary Roberts - Editor

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What’s On

4th July History of Tetbury Society Guided walk around Cirencester. See article for details.

8th July Tetbury WI Talk on “Tales of a Midwife”. See article for details.

13th July TetFest

Family Music Festival, Cirencester Road. 17.00 pm - 23.00 pm.

15th July Tetbury and District u3a Talk on “The Jerry Lee Lewis Story”. See article for details.

Copy date for the September Issue is Thursday 15th August 2024

Delivery - 31st August/1st September 2024

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21st July St Marys’ Church Poppy Hughes Final Service. See article for details.

24th July Greening Tetbury AGM. See article for details.

1st Aug History ofTetbury Society Annual tour of Tetbury. See article for deatils.

24th Aug Tetbury Art Society Summer Exhibition. See article for details.

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There is no August Advertiser, the next edition will be in September.

Have a great summer!

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CHURCHES

Christ Church, The Chipping 01285 653655

St. Marys’ - C of E - Church St. 01666 500088

St. Michael’s - R.C. - The Green 01666 502367

COMMUNITY CONNEXIONS TRANSPORT

Suite 132,Corinium House, Corinium Avenue, Barnwood Point, Gloucester GL4 3HX

Tel: 0345 680 5029

COTSWOLD CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

TEL: 0808 800 0511

DOCTORS

Phoenix Tetbury, Long Street. Tel: 01666

502303 The Tolsey Surgery, High Street, Sherston. Tel: 01666 840270

HOSPITAL

Malmesbury Road. Tel: 01666 502336

OSTEOPATHS Tel: 01666 503599 & 01666 502214

Friends of Tetbury Community Transport

July trips: To book 0345 680 5029

6th WITNEY 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sat 22nd CHELTENHAM 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

August trips: To book 0345 680 5029 Sat 10th CRIBBS CAUSEWAY 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

DOLPHINS HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE Bookings can be made at www.dolphinshall.org or email: contact@dolphinshall.org

LIBRARY Close Gardens. Tel: 01666 502258 (Mon 10.00-1.00, Tue 10.00-5.00, Wed 10.00-5.00, Fri 10.00-6.00, Sat 10.00-1.00)

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Tetbury Town Council, Old Courthouse, Long Street. Tel: 01666 504670 (Mon-Fri 9am - 2.30pm) Council Info. Services, in Council Office. Email: reception@tetbury.gov.uk

Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester. Tel: (01285) 623000

NATIONAL EXPRESS Bookings taken at the Visitor Information Centre. Daily return service from Cirencester to Heathrow. www. visittetbury.co.uk

POLICE STATION The Old Courthouse, Long Street Tel: Emergency - 999, Non-Emergency101 (note new number).

RAILWAY STATION Kemble - 6 miles Enquiries Tel: 0845 748 4950

SCHOOLS

Sir William Romney’s, Lowfield Road. Tel: 01666 502378 St. Mary’s Primary, St. Mary’s Road.Tel: 01666 502275.

TETBURY SHOPMOBILITY BOOKINGS

Monday-Friday 9.00-3.00 Tetbury Town Council Offices 01666 504670. Saturday 10.00-4.00

Tetbury Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01666 503552

The Friends of Tetbury Community Transport Roger Bellairs, 07759 142577

TETBURY CARES, www.tetburycares.org Website to signpost local health services

TETBURY LIONS, www.tetburylions.com

Tetbury Town Crier Tony Evans, 24 Box Crescent, Minchinhampton, Nr. Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 9DJ.

Tel: 01453 731355 Mob: 07969 302042

Email: tonyevanstowncrier@btinternet.com

VISITOR INFORMATION 33 Church Street. tourism@tetbury.gov.uk Tel: 01666 503552

Bring back colourful cars

When did British car buyers become so dreary? Shopping for a second-hand car to replace my defunct Fiat Panda, I’m astonished to find the choice of colour so limited.

Admittedly, my Panda was black, which made its boxy shape reminiscent of a classic London taxi, much to my delight. But in the past, I’ve driven a pillar-box red MG Metro, burgundy and pine-green Renault 5s, and a forest green Rover something-or-other whose name escapes me.

So after nine years with a black car, I was contemplating something more colourful. A soft green or mauve would look prettier parked outside my Cotswold stone cottage, while yellow would delight anyone playing the Yellow Car travel game (shout ‘Yellow Car’ when you spot a yellow car). Any of these colours would also make my car easier to spot in a car park.

Choosing to support a local longestablished family firm of car dealers inevitably limited my choice of make and model, but I hadn’t expected the colour range to be so narrow: black, white or grey.

Back in the 1990s, when I worked as a PR consultant, I was pleased to make national headlines about colourful cars. “Nation’s

drivers prove patriotic” was the gist of the story, sharing my client’s research that red, white and blue cars were most popular with its customers.

Yet in 2023, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, over two-thirds of two million new registrations were for grey, black, or white cars, only 11,800 for yellow, and a pitiful 210 for pink. Hard evidence is everywhere. Next time you’re driving on a motorway, you’ll notice almost all the cars are black, white or grey. When no-one’s using their indicators or brake lights, against the tarmac background, the traffic looks like blackand-white film footage.

What has happened to turn our tastes monochrome? Is the about-face an indicator of tough times, like the rise and fall of hemlines in line with the strength of the economy? Might the results of the imminent election lead to a revival of more colourful cars?

In the end, I plumped for a steel grey Citroen C1. (Don’t get me started on unimaginative car names.) The monotony of the grey exterior was slightly relieved by a thin red stripe in the upholstery, so I christened the car Poppy, so that at least its name is colourful.

Then yesterday, I had a welcome surprise. Getting out of my car in bright sunshine, I noticed that the grey metallic paint, viewed through my polarised prescription glasses,

sparkles with thousands of tiny dots in all the colours of the rainbow. Perhaps I should rename it Joseph, after he of the coat of many colours.

Now all we need is a sunny summer to allow me to repeat the experience.

Whether you’re planning a staycation in the Cotswolds this holiday season or sun-seeking further afield, I wish you a wonderful summer.

Debbie Young, www.authordebbieyoung.com

This

is my first piece for the Lions Den since taking over the Presidency on the 1st of July.

We held a very successful and tasty barbecue at outgoing President Derek’s house earlier in June and a most enjoyable day was had by all who attended.

There are a number of social events on the horizon and particularly the Treasure Hunt in early September, more details of which can be found below.

We will be holding our now apparently “traditional” quiz nearer Christmas, again at The Great Tythe Barn but I know that more events are being planned and I hope to give more details of those in forthcoming pieces.

Although we have run no great fundraisers over the month we have nevertheless made several notable donations to local causes, including a further grant to Severnfreewheelers, monies to a local student to help with a educational visit overseas and funding towards the much needed renovation of the Memorial Ground play equipment which is being undertaken by local volunteer. champions.

In the meantime, I must thank the Lions for putting their trust in me to be their President. I know that I will have a good team about me to keep me on the straight and narrow and uphold the well earned reputation of the Lions within the town.

Peter Coleman, President Tetbury Lions Club.

Friends of Tetbury Hospital

The Tetbury Hospital Hike was granted a lovely day of sunshine.

Juddmonte Farms very kindly opened up their Estcourt estate for us again, so hikers were able to walk around the beautiful lake and enjoy the stunning scenery. There were two options, seven and five miles and some energetic people ran the route. One walker exclaimed it was the loveliest walk they had ever been on! Thanks to Tetbury Air Cadets for manning the route and making sure no-one got lost.

The hikers were greeted on return by music from Route 44 and could refresh themselves with tea and cake or beer and wine. A delicious whole roast hog was provided for lunch.

A big thanks is owed to Juddmonte Farms for opening the estate and making the event possible, also to the Boggis Rolfes for use of their field for refreshments and parking, and Amanda Hornby for access. We are also very grateful to Sarah and Patrick Keen for providing the tasty hog roast, Hobbs for the buns, and Vinotopia and Uley Brewery for quenching thirst with excellent rosé and beer. Thanks to Route 44 for creating a summery sound.

Although luckily not needed for sheltering purposes this year, thanks go to Top Up Tents for the colourful tent and gazebos and to Shipton Moyne PC for generously providing tables, chairs and tea urns. Our local Tesco and Co-op kindly provided us with water and other provisions. The excellent Corinium First Aiders were on hand to help with any problems.

Finally if you have any ideas for fundraising events for the Hospital do get in touch via email (friends@tetburyhospital.co.uk) or phone (01666 502336) as the Friends would be very happy to hear them.

Friends of Tetbury Hospital Committee

The Cat & Custard Pot Inn is a traditional pub with eight lovely en-suite bedrooms.

It is a stone’s throw from Tetbury, Malmesbury, the Beaufort polo club and the Westonbirt Arboretum.

Sitting in the centre of a lovely village, Shipton Moyne, the Cat has a bustling bar which serves great local beers as well as classic pub food with a modern twist. Relax and unwind next to the cosy log burner or keep up to date with the latest sport, the Cat caters for all!

Our new Pizza terrace is open Wednesday to Sunday and serves authentic Italian pizza produced by our traditionally trained pizza chef.

To book a room or table visit our website or call us 01666 880249

The Cat & Custard Pot Inn The Street . Shipton Moyne Tetbury . GL8 8PN

Pub of the Year 2019

Christmas came early for Tetbury Men’s Shed, six months early to be exact,

as the 25th of June was booked by Eagle Plant as the day the workshop is lifted into position to its new home by the Tetbury Goods Shed. If everything goes to plan, by the time you read this we should be back in business and welcoming new members.

Where? When? Why? It must be that some people don’t read this monthly update in the Advertiser and still don’t understand what Men’s Sheds are for. So we have produced a leaflet which explains what we are all about, Where we meet, when we meet and why we meet. Copies have been distributed to several locations in Town, but you can contact me for a copy on the number below, or read an online copy on our website.

Introducing Shed Beer Don’t Bottle It Up!

The UK Men’s Sheds Association and Hobson’s Brewery have teamed up to craft ‘Shed’, a light aromatic IPA with <0.5% alcohol. All beer lovers will be able to enjoy the taste of a good pale ale without the alcohol and at the same time raise funds and awareness for the UK Men’s Sheds Association.

Tetbury Men’s Shed

‘Shed’ will be available to purchase in the coming weeks and when it’s ready we’ll place a link on our website where you may place an order which can be delivered to your home anywhere in the UK.

The UK Men’s Shed newsletter is entitled “Shoulder to Shoulder” for a very good reason. Most people, but men in particular, will discuss their problems and worries with their workmates while sitting side by side at a desk or workbench but would find it difficult to discuss the same things face to face.

We are open every Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon. You do not have 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 find us are on our Tetbury Men’s Shed website www. tetburymensshed.co.uk

…and from the allotment

Disaster has struck. Just four days after planting all our runner beans and dwarf beans, both of which produce a much in demand crop, they have completely disappeared. With no clear footprints or droppings, we have concluded that our loss is the result of a well-disciplined team of mice. This has left an unwelcome gap in bed number four that will require a rethink about suitable replacement planting. But perhaps more important is implementing an environmentally safe way of dealing with mice bearing in mind that accidental poisoning of non-target animals is illegal. However, on the plus side, broad beans and courgettes have already produced their first crop while carrots, lettuce, chard and cabbage are all doing very well. In addition, pumpkins, leeks and sweetcorn are now in the ground, hopefully they will stay there.

Alan Greenway, Tetbury Men’s Shed

TETBURY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Just some of the symptoms that can be helped by treatment:

• Back pain and associated symptoms such as leg pain or Sciatica

• Mechanical Neck pain and associated headaches arising from the neck (cervicogenic)

• Migraine prevention

• Minor sports injuries and problems associated with shoulder, elbow, hands, knees, feet, ankle

• Elbow pain and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck, but not isolated occurrences

• Joint pains, including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis

• Generalised aches and pains, Muscle spasms, Muscle tension

• Plantar fasciitis (short term management)

• Shoulder complaints, Rotator cuff injuries and disorders of the shoulder

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I grew up

in the aftermath of the Second World War.

The boys in my 11+ year of primary school in the late ‘50s were still drawing pictures of aerial dogfights between Spitfires and Messerschmitts, my primary school teacher had been a prisoner of the Japanese and daily life was still controlled to an extent by frugal wartime habits. One of my earliest memories is of queuing with my mother to collect ration coupons, I believe it was for sweets, that may well be down to my priorities at the time, but it’s easy to forget that rationing and restrictions of some foods were still in place at the time of the Coronation in 1953, eight years after the end of the war.

We took our place in the Market Hall on the 6th of June to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day alongside the History of Tetbury’s remarkable display of wartime in the town with our own display, a demonstration of exactly what a week’s ration would look like and a selection of cakes made from contemporary recipes. These were surprisingly good (so thanks to Linda, Moira and Sunni for their culinary efforts) given the slender rations of fats and sugar although carrots do seem to have figured prominently in many of the recipes. Linda

and Angela really got into the spirit of the occasion too by dressing up, although the former will readily admit that it took a lot of practice to get her headscarf right!

Our June meeting on the 10th saw us fascinated by Nick King’s presentation‘Goats of the Gorge’. In 2014 Nick, then a serving police officer, was injured in a car accident. During his treatment it was discovered that he was now osteoporotic. A small daily glass of goat’s milk was recommended as it is particularly high in calcium, which led in turn to him purchasing a pair of goats. Two goats became several and an excess of goats’ milk led to experimentation in making goats’ milk soap. Taking a huge risk, he took early retirement and concentrated on both the soap and various other milkbased products and was then joined by his two sons in a hugely successful family business that is now international. A recent appearance on ‘Dragon’s Den’, while not attracting any investment, further boosted their presence in the market even if the quarter of a million enquiries on the evening the programme was televised temporarily crashed their website!

At the time this issue goes to press we will still be deep in preparations for our Group Meeting with Avening and Kemble and Ewen WIs on the 24th of June: planning without knowing firm numbers for supper and any special dietary requirements has been challenging, at least we don’t have to restrict our plans to rationing levels.

Our next coffee morning at The Snooty Fox is at 10.30 am on Monday the 22nd July and our next full meeting will be on Monday the 8th of July at 7.30 pm with a talk entitled ‘Tales of a Midwife’ – if the taster I was at some months ago is anything to go by it will be an entertaining evening. We welcome members from Tetbury and surrounding villages.

Rowena Palser, Tetbury WI www.tetbury-wi.org.uk

Our next monthly talk

“The Jerry Lee Lewis Story” will be provided by Peter Gill,

with visuals and piano, at 10.30 am on Monday the 15th of July, at the Goods Shed. A return visit by one of our most popular speakers.

Our u3a groups have been busy, with a wide variety of activities taking place.

Our French Conversation and Games group has met several times this month. The

Conversation meeting opened with the beautiful chanson “La Mer”, accompanied by Neville on accordion, followed by reminiscences of holidays by the sea and a fascinating history of projects, starting in the 18th century for a channel tunnel.

At their Games session, after a raucous rendition of “Au Pres de Ma Blonde”, the group played French bingo and the board game “Carcassonne”, which takes you around the medieval walled city. On your way, you encounter forfeit cards, inviting you to speak on topics or sending you to the “oubliette” (dungeon) outside the city walls ……….great for taking your mind

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Try Tetbury Hardware First!!

Please to try to support your local retailers, you will be surprised at the range of products and services they o er o en at very competitive prices.

We at Tetbury Hardware have been your local store for 12 years. We can deliver items locally subject to value, try us rst before you travel!

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off the fact that you should be speaking in French!

Their Film Matinee was “Manon des Sources”, the beautiful film of the second part of the Novel by Marcel Pagnol. Despite the lack of subtitles and Provence dialect, the group were rewarded by the beautiful scenography, exquisite acting and very touching story of the human condition…………and Anne made us French pastries.

Our Gardening Group enjoyed a successful visit to the Cotswold Sculpture Park. The park is not strictly a garden, however there were enough trees and woodland plants to make it well worthwhile, and the whole experience was enhanced by being able to wander

slowly around the gravel paths discovering different sculptures along the way.

There were lively discussions at practically every exhibit and the group expressed their delight at what turned out to be a very special morning.

This is just a selection of the activities we have to offer.

If you would be interested in joining the u3a, take a look at our website www.tetburyu3a. org.uk to find out more, including our monthly newsletter www.tetburyu3a.org. uk/newsletters/, and details of how to join.

Pet Products: Most major brands of Pet Foods can be obtained for you. We have a wide range of treats, bedding, toys and other pet items. Come and browse.

Garden Care: A full range of 2024 Mr Fothergills Seeds available. Get a 10% discount all season (Min 3 packets to qualify). We stock most fertilisers, chemicals and composts. If you have any special needs for your garden just ask.

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We are your local suppliers of DIY products, all cleaning products, electrical goods as well as fuels. We can also get your videos etc moved to DVD, as well as Key Cutting.

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I am passionate about photographing gardens and flowers. If you’d like to improve your photography, read on!

Consider the shape of your garden, the most exciting viewpoint and what makes it unique. Getting an interesting photo of a garden that isn’t professionally landscaped can be tricky- but start by looking for a composition that shows a foreground, a middle ground and a background. Your eye will naturally flow through the photo from the foreground to the background. If the viewer’s eye can be led through the photo and settle on an interesting subject, then you’ve got a great shot. Whether that be a garden bench, a pretty flower, a water feature, the house or a person enjoying

the garden - choose a focal point and let something in the photo lead the eye to it. Focus is essential here - ideally, you want to have the foreground, middle ground and background in focus. But you can achieve creative results with some out of focus foliage and your subject in focus.

It is difficult to achieve an “all in focus image” because you must have perfect weather conditions. If there’s a slight breeze in the air, it will affect your photo. You need a tripod, no wind, soft low light (preferably backlighting works best) and patience to shoot repeatedly until you

Life through a lens

achieve the desired result.

Select a small aperture of at least f16 and choose a focal point that gives maximum range of focus and depth of field. I shoot with a fine ISO of 100. The shutter should be slow, especially when shooting in low light conditions, so work carefully with your tripod. If movement is a desirable effect, e.g. running water, then a neutral density filter can be helpful if you want the water to appear soft and flowing. This just cuts out light entering your camera, so you can slow down the shutter even more and capture movement.

If you want to capture details of flowers and close-ups, see what the minimum focus distance on your lens is. Walk around the flower and check it from all sides. See where the light is hitting the petals. Ensure you’re not creating a shadow over the flower you are photographing. I prefer backlight because the light that shines through the petals looks luminous and radiant. Play around with a spray bottle, being careful not to spray your lens. Get on the same level as the flower; this may mean lying flat on your belly on the wet grass! I pick a larger aperture of between 1.4 - 4.5 so that the background is blurred, which is perfect for this type of photography, and have my ISO at 100, the shutter is usually relatively fast so I don’t need to worry about a tripod here and can move freely around the flower.

Enjoy your garden, and happy shooting!

Leanne Punshon Photography Expert

Tetbury in Bloom

Now we’re into July our work schedule can go back to a far more manageable level!

June was extremely hectic for us and it’s hard to believe how much we achieved: We supplied and delivered over one hundred hanging baskets to Tetbury residents and traders, and having started the month by planting the beds at London Road and the entrance to Priory Industrial Estate, we then went on to plant up the following: The troughs in the Market Place and those by the steps of the Market Hall; those in the Chipping car park area, the Chipping Steps and the Millennium trough; the bed and small trough on The Knapp; the troughs at the entrance to St Saviour’s church; most of the beds and troughs in St Marys’ churchyard; the beds at West Street toilets and the tubs adjacent to the carpark in Old Brewery Lane and by the Visitor Information Centre. Lastly a small amount of summer planting was added to Anniversary Garden. This was all in addition to us keeping the other beds, which weren’t receiving extra summer bedding, looking as good as possible. i.e. The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial bed on The Green; the bed

adjacent to the hospital; the roundabout on London Road; Braybrooke Close; the fire station; library and the Twizzle bed, which runs alongside the footpath between the library and Long Street. Getting all this done was no mean feat I can assure you, especially as we are still very much in need of more volunteers to join us to continue our aim of making the town look attractive and well cared for.

From now until autumn, we will follow a three-week maintenance rota, and hopefully we’ll get good weather over

the summer months which will allow everything to thrive without us having to do too much additional watering!

There is no Tetbury Advertiser in August so by the time I write again in the September edition, the summer season will have sadly started coming to an end, and we’ll be casting our minds again to next year’s spring displays and the planting of several hundred more bulbs!

In the meantime, have a lovely summer. Sue Hirst, Team Leader, Tetbury in Bloom

Mayor’s Report

Tetbury Commemorates 80th D-Day Anniversary with Historic Events

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Tetbury paid tribute to the heroes of World War II with a series of commemorative events.

At 9.00 am Tetbury Town Council raised the Flag of Remembrance followed at 10.00 am by the Proclamation read by Tetbury’s Town Crier, Tony Evans. The History Of Tetbury Society curated an extensive display at the Market House that showcased the town’s contributions to the war effort. Visitors were transported back in time through a collection of artifacts, photographs, and personal stories that brought to life the experiences of Tetbury residents during the 1940s. This immersive exhibition offered a poignant reminder of the community’s resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity.

Tetbury WI’s “Ration Table” display, which provided a fascinating glimpse into wartime culinary. Members of the WI demonstrated how they managed to create nourishing meals despite the severe restrictions imposed by rationing. Adding to the historical event, the Malt House opened its doors to the public. Trustees of the Malt House offered guided tours, sharing insights into its storied past and its significance to the community during the war years. As the evening drew near, the Tetbury Bell Ringers heralded the start of the evening events with performances from the Nailsworth Silver Band.

Rev. Poppy Hughes welcomed the Deputy Lord Lieutenant Caroline Duckworth and the residents of Tetbury to a special service, highlighting the importance of remembrance. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant read “The Tribute” and pupils of Sir William Romneys School read the poem ‘D Day Heros’ honouring the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on D-Day. This poignant moment was followed by beautiful performance by the Piper, who played ‘Highland Laddie’

At precisely 9.15 pm, the beacon was lit, joining countless others across the country in a nationwide act of remembrance. The flickering flames of the beacon served as a beacon of hope and unity, reminding all present of the enduring legacy of D-Day.

The 80th D-Day anniversary events in Tetbury were a heartfelt tribute to the past, bringing together history, community, and remembrance in a meaningful celebration. Through the efforts of the Tetbury History Society, the WI, and the many volunteers and participants, the town honoured the memory of those who served and reaffirmed its commitment to preserving their legacy for future generations.

The outgoing Mayor Councillor Liz Farnham completed the judging of the 80th D-Day Anniversary shop windows. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks and acknowledge the hard work and enormous ingenuity shown by everyone who participated. The town looked fantastic!

Gold Awards: Break, French Grey, Cohens Chemist. Silver Gilt: Tenovus Cancer Charity, Dot and Doug. Silver: Kingsley House. Runners Up: Skeins Tetbury, Tetbury Tailor, Scentiments, The Cherry Tree. Overall Winner: Cohens Chemist

Cohens Chemist impressed the judges with the scale of their display and the many historical details included, such as gas masks, rationing, the blitz, and the names of the Normandy beaches. Their display beautifully commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on the 6th of June, 1944.

Thank you to everyone for your incredible contributions to 80th D-Day, the international commemoration of this significant event. Tetbury Town Council is proud to celebrate your creativity and dedication.

Council Meetings:

We are delighted to announce that Councillor Zowie Baker has been elected as the Chair of Heritage & Regeneration with Councillor Suzanne Sanderson being elected as Vice Chair. Councillor Zowie Baker was duly elected as Chair of the Health,

Wellbeing and Youth Committee with Councillor Rodney Smith being elected as Vice Chair. The elections for Chair and Vice Chair for the Finance and Scrutiny Committee are yet to be announced. The next meetings for the Committees and Full Council are scheduled as follows: Heritage and Regeneration: Monday the 1st of July. Health, Wellbeing and Youth: Monday the 8th of July. Finance and Scrutiny: Monday the 15th of July. Planning and Full Council: Monday the 22nd of July. NO MEETING DATES FOR AUGUST. For further details or to view the full schedule, please visit our website or contact the Council office.

Contact Information of your elected Councillors:

Cllr Peter Coleman (Mayor) Tel: 07771 550685 Email: peter.coleman@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Steve Scott (Scotty) (Deputy Mayor) Tel: 07739 909047 Email: steve.scott@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Suzanne Sanderson Tel: 07970 731395 Email: suzanne.sanderson@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Zowie Baker Tel: 07882 732237 Email: zowie.baker@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Liz Farnham Tel: 01666 504746 or 07970 287010 Email: liz.farnham@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Patricia Burrell Tel: 01666 502085 Email: patricia.burrell@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Kevin Painter Tel: 01666 503640 Email: kevin.painter@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Judith Taylor Tel: 07887 562949 Email: judith.taylor@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Rodney Smith Tel: 07796 925535 Email: rodney.smith@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Colin Pearce Tel: 07554 663928 Email: colin.pearce@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Xam Macutay-Malloch Email: xam.macutaymalloch@tetbury.gov.uk

Cllr Alison Figueiredo Tel: 07525 268533 Email: alison.figueiredo@tetbury.gov.uk

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A team of Guides took part in the annual Bubbs Hill Bash at our HQ near Cheltenham, which could be preparation for some interesting Olympic related evenings this term. Cup stacking may not be an Olympic sport yet but great fun particularly when teamed with water! The Rainbows enjoyed a visit from Nelson, a retired Guide dog and even the nervous girls gave him a stroke. We donated £27 to Guide Dogs and gave Nelson a toy, a ball and a packet of treats! You may see the Rainbows out and about learning about road safety and crossing roads before the end of term

Back in 2020 just before the Covid lockdown we had plans to join a Region take over day at Legoland. The Lions very kindly provided the funds to pay for the coach. As we all know events were cancelled all across the country and the money has remained in the bank until now. We have just taken fifty

girls from Rainbows, Brownies and Guides to join in a Region activity day near Bristol called GLOW – Guiding Loves the Outdoor World. At the time of writing it is still a week away but we are looking forward to a full day of outdoor activities such as crate stacking, climbing, cooking, and meeting

A huge thank you must go to Pat Gardiner who is retiring again from helping to lead Brownies. A previous Brownie and Guide leader Pat stepped in to help “occasionally” in September 2021. Three years later and having attended nearly every meeting we would like to record our appreciation to Pat. We are delighted that she has been nominated as one of the Hidden Heroes of our Region. Thankfully, she is still going to keep our accounts up to date and I’m sure she will still be found at any future events helping out!

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One of my sons is a barrister and one of his jobs in court is to cross examine expert witnesses to make them appear to defend the indefensible. We both have to take out professional indemnity insurance. Although he is earning considerably more than I am his annual premium is ten times less than mine and I would not describe my claims record as bad. The most recent claim we had to deal with was a claim resulting from a 2015 conveyancing matter whereby an issue concerning the plan was not explained fully to the client. Over a period of time our insurers have made handsome profits for insuring my firm. However, one of the terms of our insurance policy is that when faced with a claim we are not to tell the potential claimant that this is a matter we have referred to our insurance company. This places me in difficulty. If someone is making a claim, every letter I write has to be approved by the insurance company. I would prefer them to take over the correspondence immediately, but the problem is that potential claimants see goldmines when they know the matter is insured.

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We have had unforgettable residential trips – Morfa Bay for Year 6, PGL for Year 4 and Year 2 camp. Children found courage – staying away from home, stepping out of their comfort zone, challenging themselves whilst making wonderful memories with their friends.

Everyone has experienced Forest School with Emma – developing curiosity about the world, finding their creativity and working in teams to solve problems in the outdoors no matter what the weather.

We have entered sports events and competitions – demonstrating resilience, teamwork, giving our best. We have won cricket festivals, swimming galas and football tournaments.

Children have had opportunities to experience and take part in the arts - live theatre at The Barn Theatre and music and drama at The Goods Shed. Children have acted in plays in front of large audiences, they have participated in talent shows and sung with a choir of thousands at Young Voices in Birmingham.

We have joined after school clubs, learning to cook, play golf, rounders, football, netball and build with Lego. Some of us have learned Short Mat Bowls with our friends from Tetbury Bowls Club and we have explored huge questions about life and God with Poppy, Pauline and Steve in Faith Explorers.

We have had visitors with Space Domes who told us all about the universe and scientists and engineers from The James Dyson Foundation who inspired us to think about careers in engineering.

We have had sponsored reads, visited the Yellow Lighted Bookshop and chosen books, and had reading breakfasts with our parents.

We had a scooter and skateboard day and some children ran in the World Famous Woolsack Races and won!

We have been to the seaside and to Cattle Country and sung songs on the bus. We have had ice cream Friday and Hot Chocolate with Mrs Woolley and we have danced the night away at the school discos.

And we have dressed up – a lot!

All thanks to the enthusiasm of our amazing staff, supported by our brilliant parents and the wonderful community of Tetbury.

Have a very happy summer – from everyone at St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School.

Mrs Woolley, Headteacher

God be with you!

That’s the original way of saying farewell. Over time, the phrase was shorted to “goodbye”, with the first written use back in 1575, then becoming common parlance. And – sadly for me – this letter is “goodbye” as I prepare to move on to a new parish in North London.

My last service is on Sunday the 21st of July, and it will be such a wrench for me to go. I started here back in September 2013 and the eleven years since have been a wonderful experience. Right from the start, I was made to feel at home and welcome. It has been a privilege to help lead the community at St Marys’ Church, and to be parish priest in this lovely town. I will take away so many cherished memories.

I’ve loved the many special occasions when we come together as a community: from annual festivals like Christmas, to marking national events including the Platinum Jubilee of The Late Queen Elizabeth II, her death and funeral and – most recently – the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Day-by-day, it’s been such an honour to be there for people at those crossroads in their lives: at births, marriages, and at the death of loved ones. I’ve always prayed that that - by God’s grace - we have offered loving support and welcome at these important times: to celebrate new life at a christening, to make a life-long commitment in marriage, or to remember loved ones and comfort those who mourn. Thank you for involving me in all of this.

Then there are the children and the young people, many of whom I’ve known since

they were tiny. My special thanks goes to St Mary’s School, who have always been so welcoming and supportive as we popped in and out to take Collective Worship, lead Faith Explorers after-school club and much more. And to Sir William Romney, who have welcomed us in to support students there. I could go on, but I’ll stop here! I would LOVE to see you at my last service were there will be something nice to eat and drink afterwardsand There’s also our annual church fete in the Vicarage Garden on Saturday the 20th of July – please do go to our website for details of

these and other events.

My heartfelt thanks for all we have shared over these years.

May God be with you.

With love and prayers, Poppy

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the History of Tetbury Society produced a wonderful display and the steps were used by the Town Crier for the Proclamation to be made.

I would also like to thank Feoffee Will Cook, for recently giving a really informative talk to members of the Feoffees and Thirteen, where he highlighted our main

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achievements and work throughout the town over the last 30 years and following on from recent articles, I would like to introduce another member of the Feoffees:

David Hicks – Dave has been a Feoffee since 1999, serving as Vice Chair for the last twenty three years, having been a member of the Thirteen since 1986. His main area of responsibility is the Market House, from

daily administration and maintenance to health and safety – he ensures the smooth running of this beautiful Tetbury landmark. He has said ‘it is a privilege and an honour to serve the town of Tetbury as a Feoffee, a role which affords me the opportunity to support the local community and be a small part in preserving the town’s landmarks and history for the future generations.’ Having lived in Tetbury all his life Dave’s favourite view is the iconic Market House as you come up Long Street, he adds ‘As a young boy looking at this view as I walked up town with my Mum I could never have imagined that one day I would become a custodian of this iconic Tetbury building and a small part of its history!’

I am pleased to confirm that this month we were able to give the following grants:

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It’s easy to become despondent about the climate crisis and despair that the powers that be still seem more concerned with making money and economic growth than saving the planet for our children. One way of coping is to do something, so I was interested in an article on the BBC website1 on how we can individually make a difference. It seems the humble garden can be a powerful tool to cope with climate change and you don’t have to add lots of trees.

Trees

If the UK’s thirty million gardeners planted just one medium-sized tree2 and let it grow to maturity, they would store the same amount of carbon as is produced by driving two hundred and eighty-four billion miles.

Wild lawns

23% of urban land is covered by lawns. Wild lawns absorb more carbon than those that are mown often and they produce beefriendly flowers.

Soil

Restoring the world’s soils could help remove up to five and a half billion tonnes of CO2e every year3 … equivalent to the annual greenhouse emissions of the US4.

Compost

If every gardener produced one hundred and ninety kg of compost each year, they would save the amount of carbon produced by heating half a million homes for a year.

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By adding homemade compost, topsoil becomes deep, black, and teeming with life. Mulch suppresses weeds, helps soil retain moisture, protects plant roots from extreme temperatures, and reduces reliance on nitrogen fertilizers which in turn increases plant abundance and variety, which boosts carbon sequestration both above- and below-ground.

So, if you are fortunate to own a garden or some green space, grow layers of plants: including trees, woody shrubs and hardy perennials with roots that will penetrate all parts of the soil, spread nutrients around and draw down carbon.

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2. www.forestresearch.gov.uk/research/

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creating memorable experiences on the green. There were shots that won the game and those that went astray. There were unexpected wins and anticipated losses.

Our juniors, Jack and Will, proudly represented Tetbury at the junior (under 25) championships. Both in singles and as

a pair, they displayed their sportsmanship and budding abilities. Other club members entered competitions like the national senior pairs, national mixed pairs and fours, plus various county level competitions. These are great experiences and an opportunity to play against wonderfully

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skilled contestants from all over the county. Our goal is to advance through the rounds hoping to make it to the Bowls England National Finals in Royal Leamington Spa this August. And Tetbury Bowls Club has already made its mark this season. The ladies reached the Gloucestershire (South) semi-finals of the Top Club competition, battling it out against Frampton. Meanwhile, one of our men’s triples teams secured a spot in the county quarterfinals against Kingswood and Hanham.

Our up-and-coming novices are dipping their toes into competitive play. They’ve joined the social midweek and weekend friendly teams, where experienced players guide them through the intricacies of the game. Some novices have even entered the club’s official competitions—a fantastic way to gain valuable experience and build confidence.

As usual, it will be an action-packed July and August. Leagues, friendlies, county matches and club competitions home and away will keep us busy. If you’re curious about our upcoming fixtures, visit www.tetburybowlsclub.co.uk/fixturestetbury. Or pop by to view a list of ‘what’s on’ in the week that is available on the veranda, complete with competition times. Spectators are always welcome.

At St Mary’s Primary School, we continue to coach children in the basics of playing short mat bowls. It’s an ideal introduction to lawn bowls, covering everything from understanding bowl bias to delivery techniques. From there, we encourage these budding bowlers to join our Sunday morning junior coaching sessions (held from 10-11.30 am), where they put their

Summer term has certainly been a busy one with so much going on.

We’ve been teaching the children about road and pedestrian safety including how important it is to hold a grown-up’s hand or onto a pushchair when out and about, never running off from the adult in charge. The children enjoyed making their own traffic lights and they took the activity into the garden with a giant traffic light and roads and crossings drawn on the path with chalk.

We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Mark Wright and his team from Tetbury Tesco who gave up time during our May half term to do some DIY in our playgroup garden, they fixed the mud kitchen, relined the sandpit and did lots of sweeping and cutting back. We’re very grateful and the children have already had so much enjoyment from the improvements.

In June, to provide the children with a little bit of understanding of the 80th anniversary of D-Day we created a beach scene with sand and used little toy boats and aircraft to help give them an age-appropriate explanation of some of what they may have heard, or seen on television at home.

‘Spinderella’ by Julia Donaldson was a book of the week to coincide with the Euros, it’s about a football team of spiders trying to work out how many football boots they’ll need between them all! Also during June we had visits from reception teachers from local primary schools to meet the preschoolers moving up to them in September. Preschoolers are also invited to the Key Stage 1 sports day at St. Mary’s Primary school where they hold a preschooler’s race, events like this are really helpful in helping familiarise the children with their new school.

We’re really looking forward to our annual trip to the Fire Station which is coming up soon, and thank Tetbury Fire Service for allowing us to visit.

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In July we’ll be holding our annual sports day including the sack race (using pillow cases), running, jumping, bean bag balancing races, and of course the infamous parent egg and spoon race, a much sought-after medal. After that we’ll be nearing the end of the school year and we’ll be saying goodbye to our pre-schoolers with a little graduation presentation and an end of year party. We wish all our preschoolers a smooth transition into primary school and hope they have an amazing time in the next

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We also wish all the team at TNP, all the children, and their families a happy summer break.

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Lovely though sitting out is on a warm summer’s day, as many of you will know, during bad weather and throughout the winter months the café actually operates from inside The Shed main hall – possibly not the most attractive of venues for a coffee break – despite the regular art exhibitions!

So we are hoping that we can raise enough money to build a permanent café which will be warm and cosy in the winter and yet allow you to enjoy the summer sunshine. It will also act as a bar for evening events –meaning on cold wet nights you don’t have to queue outside in the rain!

Obviously, this is going to cost us a few bob - £350,000 to be precise – so it’s not going to happen overnight! However if you would like to contribute even a few pounds to the project on the basis that

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Here at Christ Church things have been fairly quiet. Perhaps we are “winding down” for the summer.

However our Sunday service continues each week at 10.30 am and if you care to brave it not only will you be warmly welcomed but also rewarded with a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

In May we hosted the TACT Holiday@Home Spring Tea. The entertainment was provided by the Tetbury Ukulele Band and a good tea and a good time was had by all.

August sees the Holiday@Home on two days when people who possibly would not be able to go on holiday can enjoy a day out. This year the theme is “Beside the Seaside” so no doubt ice-cream etc will be to the fore.

The toddler group Chippin’ Chicks (0-3) continues through the summer on Friday from 10.00 am – 11.30 am.

The Coffee Pot, being for a much more senior age group soldiers on through July but takes a break in August. Do join us for a cuppa and biscuits and most importantly a chat on Wednesday at 10.30 am.

Hopefully we shall see some lovely sunshine so we can admire God’s wonderful creation. Despite all the rain lately everything in nature at present is looking at its best in this beautiful part of the country.

So whatever you plan to do have a happy and peaceful summer and may God bless you and take care of you.

Love from Christ Church Leadership Team

Our June meeting was again held at The Dolphins Hall where Cathy Pearce discussed and demonstrated landscapes,

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Cathy who lives with her husband in Wiltshire loves to paint the landscape on her doorstep, working from sketches,

photos to work up larger pieces in her studio. Cathy also holds regular workshops, details of which can be found on her website https://www.cathypearce. co.uk, where she demonstrates and helps students of all abilities gain confidence in the use of pastels as a medium.

The date for our July meeting has yet to be

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confirmed but we hope to be sketching enplein air at a location to be confirmed. Please keep an eye on our website for full details.

Our Summer Exhibition will be held on Saturday the 24th to Monday the 26th of August at the Market House. Further details can be found at the Exhibitions page on our website.

Meetings resume on Wednesday the 4th of September 2024 at 7.30 pm at the Dolphins Hall when Nicola Durrant will be demonstrating mixed media, colours and textures.

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 first 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 tetburyart.media@outlook. com if you have any queries.

Tetbury Art Society Team

© Cathy Pearce

Avening WI

Avening WI has organised many brilliant visits to various locations over the years but our visit to Westminster Abbey has to be one of the best. Well over five years ago we were inspired by a speaker, Neil Medland, who had been a chorister at Westminster Abbey. He and a group of other former choristers formed a group called the Purcell Club. Henry Purcell (1659-1695) composer had been organist of Westminster Abbey.

Ten times a year the members of the Purcell Club invite groups of interested people on a musical tour of the Abbey, after it is closed to the general public.

There was a long waiting list for a tour but finally on the 25th of May WI members, husbands, friends and villagers set off to London on a beautiful afternoon. When we arrived, we had an early supper in the Cellarium Restaurant in the Abbey which was extremely good. After supper we were joined by another group, the Central

London Magistrates, so we had to be on our very best behaviour!

Vanessa, our guide took us to all the main parts of the Abbey and at each location the

Purcell Club choir of about twenty singers, who were dressed in impressive royal blue cassocks, burst into song. Their singing was impeccable and added to by the acoustics of the Abbey was magical and tear jerking.

We witnessed the amazing reflection on the stone pillars from David Hockney’s colourful window. We were shown the Coronation Chair, Edward the Confessor’s shrine, the tomb of the unknown warrior, tombs of many Kings and Queens, Poets’ Corner, and the Lady Chapel, an addition to the Abbey built by Henry VII who is buried there along with his wife Elizabeth of York.

In all, the choir assembled to sing nine pieces in different areas of the Abbey and at the end we sat in the main nave to hear an organ recital. The young organist, Matthew Jorysz, played the Finale from Vierne’s Organ Symphony No. 1, a very powerful piece. Absolutely wonderful.

We had a very busy afternoon serving cream teas and cakes at the Avening Village Fete and are serving tea and cake to another local group later this month. We have had a guided tour of Malmesbury which was very interesting and have arranged a canal walk from Chalford to the Felt Café for lunch and back for July. We have also arranged trips to the Cotswold Sculpture Park and a NGS Garden Visit to Doynton House.

The Book Group are currently reading ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles and the Theatre Group are planning to visit the Barn Theatre in Cirencester again before the end of the summer.

Avening WI meets on the second Thursday of every month (apart from August) in the Memorial Hall, Avening at 7.30pm and always extend a warm welcome to visitors.

Gwyneth Simpson and Liz Knowles, Avaning WI

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Bridge Jones’ Diary

Tuesday afternoons - bridge at the Village Hall, Shipton Moyne. Tea, coffee and (chocolate) biscuits included.

Thursday afternoon - bridge at Minchinhampton Golf Club. Tea, coffee and

cake available from restaurant. Arrive early - enjoy lunch in the restaurant (no need to be member of the Golf Club).

Check weight. Diet rest of week!

Time to socialise is an essential part of bridge. A doctor (non-player) once told me

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that he was convinced that Bridge was the secret to long life. This is not just because it exercises the brain - your ABP (average bridge player) may sometimes feel that the brain is somewhat sluggish - but because you play in company. Social interaction is one of the best defences against dementia so; in playing bridge, you not only have an enjoyable afternoon, increase your brain power and make friends, you help to maintain your health. Sometimes at our club we celebrate major birthdays - see photo. Surely a reason to join us!

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A useful convention is Landy. If your opponent’s open 1NT (one no trump), their partner may want to say 2Clubs (Stayman) but, in opposition, if you have nine Major cards (Spades and Hearts - 5 and 4) and 8+ points, you can bid two Clubs (bLandy) hence upsetting the oppositions’ possible choice of bids.

To respond, your partner may bid two Diamonds saying he/she has equal length in the two majors, leaving the bidder to choose and bid the best major. Or your partner can bid two of their best major, showing minimum support or three of their best major, inviting you to game. A response of 2NT shows twelve+ points and is asking their partner to clarify their hand.

Do not let any of these details of different conventions put you off learning or playing bridge. You can play and enjoy a game without using any.

In the meantime, if you want to find out more about playing bridge at South Cotswold Bridge Club or attend lessons, visit our website www. southcotswoldbridgeclub.co.uk. Or email jimedwards811@gmail.com.

The last few weeks have provided the Group with a wide variety of walks.

We walked from Kingscote through woods where, as you can see in the photo below, we had the magnificent sight of wild garlic at its best. By contrast the following week saw us walking the Thames and Severn Canal, with some uphill walking thrown in towards the end. We also walked a couple of our local brochure walks - The Mill on the Fosse (in reverse) and the Hare and Hounds. The Group is always glad to see new faces - we walk each Tuesday from the Goods Shed. Please look on our website for details of the walks and how to join us. www.tetburywalkers.co.uk

Coming up are walks to Luckington, the Hare and Hounds and a more challenging one to Sheepscombe.

Tetbury and District Footpath Group Team

Anita Stride, South Cotswold Bridge Club

Tetbury and District Footpath Group

History of Tetbury Society

Since our last meeting we have had two exhibitions,

including for the re-instated Woolsack Day on the 27th of May and an exhibition in the Market House to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D Day on the 6th of June, which was particularly relevant as the 654th Battalion was stationed here to produce the scale model of Omaha Beach. Consequently, our usual meeting day was moved to accommodate this occasion.

The following week was the first outside meeting of the year, which was a visit to The John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, having had a talk early last year. The museum was developed in memory of John Moore, author, naturalist and countryside conservationist.

The unique row of mediaeval timber framed buildings date from about 1410 and were originally a row of twenty three cottages, the frontages were shop fronts where the shutters had a shutter counter construction for turning into counters during the shops’ opening hours. Other buildings in the terrace consisted of the Merchant’s House consisting of two floors with a central fire where the smoke dissipated into the high roof space and not through a chimney. There were hearth and chimney taxes at the time. An extension was added in the late 15th C. The row has been continuously

lived in since that time and still is now. It has had extensive renovations

There are various sections of the museum, the conservation and countryside section, where there are many animals, some available on the handling table, opened in 1980. Leaving this building through the lovely garden a short walk away is the Merchant’s House set up as a Tudor shop and home, where the shop opened out on to the street and produce would have been sold directly from the front room. This was opened in the early 1970s

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The row is very close to the Abbey, which could be visited at the same time.

Our meeting on the 4th of July is a visit to Cirencester where Ann-Rachel Harwood will be ‘Walking hidden corners of Cirencester’. Arrangements to be finalised before the evening. There will be a charge for this visit.

Our Annual tour of Tetbury will be at our meeting on the 1st of August, which this year will be connected to the 80th anniversary of D Day, meeting in The Chipping at 6.30 pm to leave at 6.45 pm. If anyone would like to join HOTS, please see our website: www.tetburyhistory.com or telephone Jane Haines 01666 504196. History of Tetbury Society Team

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To the Bristol Hippodrome on the 22nd May, to see Hamilton,

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s phenomenal hit musical based on the 2004 biography written by Ron Chernow. Hamilton was born in the British West Indies in the mid18th century to a half-British/half-French

mother and a Scottish father. Being illegitimate, young Alexander was denied schooling but despite that, demonstrated considerable intellectual ability and writing talents. Those, along with driving ambition, enabled him to attend King’s College (Columbia University) in New York. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington made him his aide-de-camp and later his Treasury Secretary. As one of the Founding Fathers, Hamilton helped write the American constitution.

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Miranda described Hamilton as about “America then, as told by America now” and to show this, uses Black actors as the Founding Fathers and diversity in the rest of the cast. The music draws heavily from hip hop, as well as R&B, pop, soul, and traditional-style show tunes. Miranda took seven years to research and write the book and lyrics, compressing so much detailed information that the fast delivery of rap helped to get a complex story across quickly. Some of us, whose ears are well seasoned with ripening years, had worried that we would not be able to grasp the quickfire delivery but we got the gist, appreciating the clear diction of the cast. It took concentration to follow the fast-moving story, but the high energy performances and the sheer dynamism of the action carried us through. Hamilton is a theatrical phenomenon that brings history to life. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s tour de force enabled us to ‘be in the room where it happens’ to witness the painful, messy but ultimately triumphant birth of America. What a great story!

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Thursday the 24th of October The King’s Speech, Watermill Theatre, Newbury Matinée. Pre-theatre 3-course lunch in the Riverside Restaurant is included. This play takes a look at the unorthodox and amusing relationship between soon-to-becrowned King George VI (Colin Firth in the popular film) and speech therapist Lionel Logue. As war looms, Bertie fights his own battle against his speech impediment just when his country needs him most.

Wednesday the 20th of November ‘Birdsong’ at Malvern Theatre. Matinée. Sebastian Faulks’s epic story of love and loss. In pre-war France, Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire. When war breaks out, Stephen is plunged into the carnage of the Somme. A story of love and courage.

On the 11th of December, day trip to Blenheim for the Christmas Lights and Christmas Market

To join the Tetbury Theatre Group, please contact Diana Challis (Membership Secretary) 01666 502768 or Helen Price (Chairperson) 01666 503187 Website: www.tetburytheatre group.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you!

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“The Royal International Air Tattoo from small beginnings” was the title of Tim Prince’s talk.

Inspired by Squadron Leader Jack Currie DFC, a small team of volunteers staged an air show at North Weald Aerodrome in 1971 in support of the Royal Air Force’s Association. To ensure that it would stand out from numerous other annual air shows in the UK, they called it the “Air Tattoo”. It was endorsed by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 and became the “Royal International Air Tattoo”. It plays an important role for UK Defence Diplomacy and Recruiting.

Tim Prince, who has been part of the Tattoo’s story since 1971, retired as its CEO in 2014. As a founder member and trustee of the Flying Scholarships for Disabled

People, established in 1983 in memory of the Air Tattoo’s first president, Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, Tim shared some of the background to this important annual

gathering of the World’s military aviators and it’s offshoot charity supporting those with disabilities.

Our talk on the 2nd of May was “Radio Signature Tunes” and was given by Malcolm Lewis from Cirencester. It was most appropriate because he gave us a similar talk ten years ago in 2014.

It started as an insight into the longest radio programme in the world “Desert Island Discs”. He did not just play the introductory music but went into great detail regarding the origin of the programme and also more about Eric Coates the composer who also wrote three further compositions in his talk.

The one hour presentation also included Dick Barton, Down Your Way, Paul Temple and of course Dixon of Dock Green. The final item was great fun as he warned us we had to sing so our choir closed the programme with a rousing chorus of “Muffin the Mule”.

“Mars via Kazakhstan” was the intriguing title of Terry Ransome’s talk on May 16th. Terry worked in the aerospace industry for over 30 years building and testing satellites and spacecraft. The final highlight in his working life was to work at the Russian Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan from where Yuri Gagarin embarked on his first human space flight. It is still busy today launching astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station, and lots more.

He took with him the UK’s Mars Lander “Beagle2”,the probe that was lost on Mars at Christmas 2003, but found eleven years later. In his talk he told of his Beagle2 and Kazakhstan experiences and how Beagle2 was eventually found and identified on the Red Planet. He kept his talk up to date with a postscript on the later missions to explore Mars and those now being planned.

In the coming months we are looking forward to a varied programme of talks on The Cotswold Canals, Monologues Anecdotes and Poetry, The Slave Trade, Tinnitus and Balance and International Litigation in London.

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have been on holiday in August. Did you know there are now eight thousand known sports and sporting games around the world? The most popular sport being fishing!

At Tetbury Library we are very excited as there will be lots of craft activities and sporty games going on, including Dance and Zumba workshops. Remember to book these online using the Library App or call us on 01666 502258 to be sure of a place. This year’s theme is sport, so all things sporty will be happening, especially with the 2024 Olympics and Para Olympics taking place in Paris this year. Each child will receive a logbook and there are various challenges to complete to achieve

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Longfield concert, ‘A Life in Song’

Our fundraising concert for Longfield Community Hospice at Minchinhampton Church at the end of May was a great success, raising £927, despite competition from other events on the bank holiday Saturday.

Longfield have been long admired and appreciated throughout the town of Tetbury and surrounding villages for the care and support they bring to those approaching the end of life and particularly their families and loved ones. Many really appreciate the “Hospice at Home service” which allows people to die with dignity in their own home surrounded by their loved ones. The choir wanted funds raised by the concert to contribute to helping Longfield flourish and grow.

The theme of the concert was “A life in Song” driven by the joy that can be brought into anyone’s life though listening to or participating in the production of song and music.

The concert programme was filled with uplifting songs, readings and piano music. It started, appropriately, with the ‘Rhythm of Life’ from the musical ‘Sweet Charity’ and went on to include ‘The Streets of London’ by Ralph McTell, the beautiful ‘Locus Iste’ by Bruckner, and many other popular songs finishing with a medley from the musical ‘Les Miserables’ which brought the House down.

The audience enthusiastically joined in with many well-known songs in the programme and left the concert with smiles on their faces full of the joys of spring.

Following an extended “half term” rehearsals will resume on the 11th of July at our usual time and venue 7.00 pm at Christ Church on The Chipping (some rehearsals are occasionally on a Tuesday so please check our website before you set out). Although we have grown in numbers under the leadership of our outstanding Musical Director, David Kyle, new recruits are still very welcome. We are a Community

Choir; there is no requirement to be able to read music and there are no auditions.

Our next performance will be singing at the ‘Holiday at Home’ event at Christ Church at the beginning of August followed by our summer break. Thereafter, we will be starting to prepare for our Christmas repertoire, usually performed at local nursing homes and other local venues which last year included Highgrove, the

Goods Shed and St. Marys’ Church.

Whilst Jonathan Adkins has kindly been helping us out, we are still looking for a new accompanist. If anyone knows of a likely candidate, please get in touch via the website, www.tetburycommunitychoir. co.uk, or contact a choir member if you know one. This is a paid position for an accomplished pianist.

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