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Bistro-23 opens at The Ormond Hotel, bringing a fresh dining experience to Tetbury
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Tetbury’s restaurant scene has a stylish new addition as Bistro-23 officially opens at The Ormond Hotel. Launched on February 14th, the restaurant blends historic charm with contemporary dining, offering a relaxed yet refined atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
Tetbury welcomes its newest dining destination, Bistro 23, set to redefine the local culinary scene with its ethos of “relaxed dining in a friendly atmosphere.” Nestled within the historic Ormond Hotel, Bistro 23 bridges the charm of the Cotswolds with contemporary dining, offering an inviting space for couples, families, and food enthusiasts alike.
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the ambiance, every detail has been carefully considered to make Bistro 23 a destination worth visiting.”
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Following a sold-out launch, Bistro-23 is quickly becoming a go-to destination for those seeking high-quality food in a welcoming setting The restaurant plans to introduce seasonal tasting menus, wine- pairing evenings, and special events to keep the experience fresh and exciting for guests
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Launching on Valentine’s Day, Bistro 23 invites diners to explore a menu that combines creativity, sustainability, and exquisite presentation. With its historical charm and culinary innovation, Bistro 23 is poised to become a beloved staple of Tetbury’s dining scene.
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From the moment the doors opened, Bistro-23 has been buzzing with warm hospitality, expertly crafted dishes, and a welcoming ambiance that makes it an instant favourite. The 16th- century coaching inn setting restored with care, provides a unique backdrop for relaxed dinners, lively
Housed in a beautifully restored 16th-century coaching inn, Bistro 23 reflects a commitment to the Tetbury community, with its construction led by local tradesmen and use of materials that honor the region’s heritage. This harmonious blend of history and modern hospitality promises diners a unique and
“Our opening night was incredibly special,” says General Manager Matt Dellapia “Seeing the restaurant filled with happy guests, enjoying great food and great company, was exactly what we envisioned. We’re thrilled by the response and excited to welcome even more people in the coming weeks.”
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General Manager Matt Dellapia and his dedicated team aim to deliver an exceptional dining experience where warm smiles and attention to detail are at the forefront. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a celebratory family gathering, Bistro 23 is designed to cater to every occasion with charm and grace.
“The food was exquisite, the service was warm and professional, and the setting was just perfect,” shared one guest. “Bistro 23 is exactly what Tetbury needed.”
“Our goal with Bistro 23 was to create a space where people can come together, relax, and enjoy the best of what the Cotswolds has to offer,” shares Dellapia. “From the food to
every dish tells a story of the surrounding countryside.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Bistro-23 will be offering a special Mother’s Day menu, featuring seasonal dishes and indulgent desserts, all crafted with love and care. Whether it’s a long, leisurely lunch or a family evening meal guests can expect exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere — making it a memorable way to celebrate.
Be among the first to experience Tetbury’s newest culinary gem. Reservations will be available soon at www.bistro-23.com or by phone at 01666 846 753 Whether for a romantic evening or a lively family dinner, Bistro 23 is ready to welcome you.
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Don’t miss the chance to explore this exciting addition to the Cotswolds’ gastronomic offerings. Bistro 23 invites you to discover relaxed dining at its finest.
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For those looking to celebrate a special occasion in style, Bistro23 offers the option to book the entire restaurant for private events and exclusive gatherings. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, anniversary, corporate dinner, or an intimate wedding reception, the team at Bistro-23 can create a tailored dining experience to suit your needs. With a bespoke menu crafted by Head Chef Dariusz Krzan, an inviting atmosphere, and exceptional service, your event will be one to remember.
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To discuss your private booking and create a personalised experience, contact the team for more details: 01666 846 753 or visit www.bistro-23.com
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What’s On
5th Mar News from St Marys’ Ash Wednesday Event. See article for details.
6th Mar History of Tetbury Society Annual General Meeting. See article for details.
7th Mar News from St Michael’s World Day of Prayer. See article for details.
10th Mar Tetbury WI
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Host a talk by Professor Colin Terrell on “Mastering Brain Health“. See article for details.
14th Mar News from St Michael’s Lenten Lunches event at St Michael’s Hall. See article for details.
24th Mar Tetbury WI
Coffee Morning 10.30 am at The Snooty Fox.
24th Mar Tetbury Girl Giding Open Evening. See article for details.
26th Mar Tetbury Film Society Showing “Driving Madeleine” at the Dolphins Hall 7.00 pm. See article for details.
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March trips: To book 0345 680 5029
LIBRARY Close Gardens. Tel: 01666 502258
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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).
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SCHOOLS - Sir William Romney’s, Lowfield Road. Tel: 01666 502378 St. Mary’s Primary, St. Mary’s Road. Tel: 01666 502275.
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The Fascination of Secondhand Books
Despite my house already being full of books, I can never resist the draw of secondhand books. Whenever I go on holiday there seems to be an unwritten rule that I must return with at least one book for every day spent away from home.
My recent trip to visit my aunt in London resulted in a five-book haul from charity shops, plus one volume purchased from a purveyor of new books, to salve my conscience for buying so many secondhand. It’s important to support independent booksellers too. (That’s my excuse, anyway.)
My new purchase from Wimbledon Books was an illustrated version of H G Wells’ The Invisible Man. Only as I write this does that strike me as an amusing contradiction in terms. No, the illustrations weren’t just blank pages.
Since arriving home two days ago, I’ve already finished reading one of my new acquisitions: The End of the Affair, one of the few Graham Greenes that I hadn’t read before. Discovered in the ‘five books for a pound’ basket in Wimbledon Village’s British Red Cross shop, the edition didn’t match the old orange-spined Penguin paperbacks that make up the bulk of my Greene collection. The only exception is a beautiful Folio edition of Travels with My Aunt, one of my favourite books of all time.
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Despite my penchant for matching sets of books, three features persuaded me to buy it. First, it was a vintage hardback from 1960 (the same vintage as me, in fact), and I love vintage hardbacks. Second, a small green sticker on the inside cover showed it was originally sold by Dymock’s, the Australian bookshop chain. I couldn’t help wondering about the little book’s journey from Sydney to south London. Third, pencil markings in the margins – usually a turn off because I find them a distraction – intrigued me by being written in what I think is Chinese. These were translations of English words unfamiliar to a Chinese reader, such as ‘maliciously,’ ‘pervert,’ and ‘mortification’ (bless him!)
When reading the novel I discovered a fourth unexpected charm. Towards the end comes a passage describing a key character’s collection of books. One of these is Scott’s Last Expedition, the diaries from the polar explorer’s ill-fated trek towards the South Pole.
Why did this startle me? One of the other four second-hand books I bought on this trip was Scott’s Last Expedition – a beautiful hardback, possibly even the same early edition referred to in Greene’s novel. When his narrator goes on to discuss at length the nature of coincidence, I was positively spooked.
All in all, I’m glad I splashed out in the British Red Cross shop that day – and that, unable to find four other books in the “five for a pound” basket that I wanted, I insisted on paying a pound for this one book. I’ve certainly had my money’s worth.
Debbie Young www.authordebbieyoung.com
Debbie Young’s latest cosy mystery novel, Death at the Village Chess Club, will be launched on 3rd March in paperback, hardback, audiobook and ebook, by her publisher Boldwood Books.
A truly good start to 2025 for Tetbury Lions.
As many of you will know Tetbury Lions collected the unwanted Christmas Trees from in and around Tetbury. Our dedicated team consisted of Ian, Derek, Phil, James, Keith and believe it not Jill Rixon, who drove a big truck and assisted the men. The purpose was to collect the trees which are then mulched with the proceeds going to Longfield Hospice.
This year was a mammoth task but so very rewarding. The donated figure changed from what was reported in last month’s Advertiser
to double at £4,000. The Lions were delighted and Longfield were so grateful.
Other organisations took part which gave Longfield a total donation of £82,239. Well done to our Lions in the photograph taken at the Longfield presentation.
This month we gave £1,000 towards Fire Stoves in Ukraine. £500 to Tetbury Rugby Club towards their trip to Jersey. And as from the 1st of March we will be increasing our monthly Foodbank donation from £200 to £300.
We were also delighted to be able to donate £1,000 towards the purchase of books and
other reading material for St Mary’s school library together with a further £1,000 to assist the special needs programme and for the purchase of science equipment.
Our Quiz night will now be held on the 16th of May at the Great Tythe Barn.
The bucket shake took place at Tesco’s on Saturday the 22nd of February in aid of the schools. The amount collected will be announced in the next issue.
There were four winners in the 200 club. Numbers are increasing weekly.
It is well worth joining this club at a cost of £20 for twelve months. The Tetbury Lions Supporters Club is regulated under an Annual Small Society Permit from Cotswold District Council. This is managed by our secretary Saxon Greenway.
We would like to remind anyone who is requiring assistance to contact Derek Harvey 07881 964698, chair of Community Support with as much detail as possible. Your application will ensure that the requirements meet our remit.
Men in Sheds are expanding under the leadership of Lion Alan Greenway and they welcome anyone who is interested in helping in their workshop based at the Goods Shed yard.
Lion Maggie Heaven, Vice President
Tetbury Goods Shed
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tell me spring will soon be sprung, it would be really nice to wake up to some sunshine, but in the meantime:
Did you make it to our Santana tribute show – what a super night, the band was great and the audience were out of their seats and dancing! Or maybe Steely Dan is more to your taste in which case you still have time to book your tickets for Reelin the Dan on the 9th of March.
We aim to bring as wide a range of music and theatre to the Shed as possible– trying to offer “something for everyone” – with top classical performers, outstanding tribute and rock bands, comedy, folk, award winning cinema and not forgetting our younger audience with special shows for pre-schoolers and their families.
Our half term special with Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show went with a bang and local film maker and award winning Hugh Pearson brought a special screening of his movie Blue Whales - Return of the Giants. Hugh has probably spent more time with blue whales than any other filmmaker and the audience were fascinated to learn about his work.
March sees a new initiative down at the Shed – we have partnered with the National Theatre to bring the best of the London stage to the Goods Shed, as we screen their specially-filmed productions that put you in the best seat in the house. Starting on Thursday the 6th of March with Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, filmed live at the NT with Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) and three-time Olivier award-winning Sharon D Clarke. This is a hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance and is definitely one not to be missed.
The Goods Shed is here for everyone but sometimes it’s tough. As a charity we
are constantly looking at ways to create enough income to survive and thrive and to be a centre of excellence for the town and surrounding area. With just three (all part time) staff we could not manage without our incredible team of willing volunteers and we are grateful to everyone who come along and enjoy all that we have to offer. Thank you.
More information about all our shows and events can be found at our website www. tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you down to the Goods Shed very soon and don’t forget our tasty Whistlestop café.
Tetbury Goods Shed Team
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Pages from the Tetbury Advertiser March 1975.
As space permits this month and part of celebrating our 50th year, we are reprinting some stories of years past.
A local senior citizen recently fell down at home and lay, unable to move or summon help, until her daughter came home in the evening. Imagine the horror of this situation - but now, thanks to the Lions Club of Tetbury and a generous donor, she need not fear the future. She is the first person in the district to benefit from a simple alarm system, originally devised by the Chipping Sodbury Lions Club, and now adopted by the Tetbury Lions. It is cheap, (approx. £5 per house), effective and can be installed in a few hours by the club members.
On receipt of a request the house is first studied to determine the areas most used when the person is alone. A small box is fitted in each room to be protected, and connected by a chord which runs round the skirting board. The system is then wired to a battery which, when actuated by pulling on any of the chords, will light a lamp and ring a bell mounted outside the house. The bell and lamp are connected independantly so that should one fail it will allow the other to function. The alarm will continue until cancelled by a reset inside the house.
Funds are available for this scheme from the Lions Club of Tetbury but we would obviously welcome any offers of help in this direction. If you think you would like an alarm system, or know of anyone in need, please contact Mrs. Adams, the health visitor at the Ferns Clinic in Tetbury or phone her on 52916. She will pass on the requests to us and we will arrange the rest.
The project is in line with Lions Club policy of directing our efforts, and the money we raise locally, towards LOCAL needs which
cannot be financed by other means, so giving everyone the chance to SEE WHERE THE MONEY GOES!
As, no doubt you will already know, the “KEEP THEM LIVING” fund started last year by the Lions and supported by many organisations in the town and district is now nearing conclusion. The last big event dedicated to raise funds for this cause is the SECOND ANNUAL LIONS CLUB SPONSORED WALK in Estcourt Park on Easter Monday, 31st March. In order to show the doctors appreciation for all the work involved in raising the money for the accident kits and radio system, Dr Walsh has volunteered to walk the maximum 20 miles allowed in the event. Club members are at present gathering sponsors for him and the mind boggles at the amount to be realised if everyone in Tetbury colunteered just a penny a mile or a total of 20p. Why not contact a club member now or see them in the town on Saturday mornings. Sponsor forms are available from Les Whitlock, 12 Talboys Walk Tetbury 52985.
Interesting to see how technology has changed in 50 years, and how the Tetbury Lions were fundraising and helping the community 50 years ago.
You glean so much knowledge as a Probus member with the breadth and diversity of our talks.
On the 16th of January we plunged into The Importance of Nuclear Power for a Sustainable Future by Dr David Bradbury.
After a twenty minute talk exploring climate change, sustainability, nuclear power both fission and fusion and small nuclear reactors he invited questions from the packed audience. Topics such as how well nuclear energy can marry with clean energy such as wind and solar as it can always provide power when these fail and the perception by the public of a
fear of radiation, which had to be kept in perspective, were examined.
Technology must go hand in hand with adjustments in our own behaviour and he felt the future was optimistic as our descendants would always adapt to the circumstances they encounter.
The last Thursday of the month on the 31st of January saw an extra meeting entitled a Chairman’s Meeting and we were entertained by two of them, current Chairman Phil Jefferson and past Chairman Bob Burnett.
Their talk on Crested China took us back to Victorian Britain and into the 20th century.
The expansion of the railways in the 1840s was changing people’s lives and travel by train on day trips or longer holidays took off. There was a mass exodus in the summer months to the seaside and countryside across the UK. What could the holidaying factory or office worker buy as a souvenir and a ceramic designer William Goss came
up with the answer, Crested China. Goss put the crest of the holiday town on a range of small bowls, cups, jugs and other domestic ware which the holidaymaker could take home as a keepsake. By the end of the century the range had expanded hugely and the crest of every city, town and many villages could be found. It is reckoned that 90% of UK households had a piece of Goss China on the mantelpiece Many other manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon and created new and novel models to extend their ranges to compete with Goss, animals of all kinds, birds, vehicles, ships and busts of famous people.
When the First World War broke out it provided a number of new avenues for the crested China companies to explore. Sales continued for a short time after the war but the introduction of the cheap picture postcard put an end to crested china so that production petered out by 1930.
Malcolm Parrish, Tetbury Probus tetburyprobus@gmail.com
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Tetbury Men’s
When the first Men
in Sheds clubs were started in Australia,
the name they adopted must have discouraged all but the toughest men to join up. When the message spread to Europe and America, the name was changed to Men’s Sheds as a compromise to those who thought “Men in Sheds” sounded too restrictive.
There is always a lot of interest in our activities by visitors to the Goods Shed particularly from the wives and partners. Starting next month, we will be organising sessions in the workshop of interest to men AND women. See our website for details.
This month we helped build a board for the weekly Goods Shed park runners. Parkrun participants are given a small plastic tag with a bar code, which is scanned to give runners their finish position and time. Until now scanned tags were dropped into an old Quality Street tin.
But local runner Jason Evans and his three children decided to design a board for parkrun finishers to hang their tags once scanned. The Evans family’s design for the board was brought to life in partnership with Tetbury Men’s Shed. We always like a challenge so perhaps you could bring your project along to the shed, we may be able to help.
If you follow Tetbury Men’s Shed through our Advertiser articles or social media, you will know that most members come along to learn a new skill or pick up some tips on using various equipment. You may not be aware that we need volunteers to supervise our sessions. If you have a skill or interest that you could share, please let us know on the number below or leave a comment on our blog page. Our door is open to everyone, so why not join us on Wednesdays between 9.30 am – 1.00 pm or Thursdays between 9.00 am – 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
Our new and very large vegetable cage, constructed with limited instruction and
even less ability, has attracted a degree of amusement and sympathetic interest in equal shares. However, after three weeks it is now functional and with the pigeons now firmly excluded, our very popular broad beans are underway, along with several other early seasonal planters. We have seen several customers unable to take the short walk home before broad beans are consumed so a larger crop is planned. In the greenhouse we have numerous leeks and over twenty (always a favourite) Gardeners Delight tomato plants underway, all of which will soon be available for purchase. This month we express our thanks to Nailsworth Garden Centre (Blue Diamond) for the donation of garlic and several onion sets. March will see the seasonal increase in planting, we will keep you up to date on availability, plant or produce. Visit us each Wednesday 10.00 am to mid-day in Herd Lane, behind the Royal Oak.
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It’s getting hard to believe that this wet and gloomy weather will ever
end, especially looking out of the window at a muddy Rec as I write this, but the Garden Group did their best to ignore the driving rain and chilly weather when they visited the Painswick Rococo Gardens in early February to see the snowdrop drifts. The visit was rounded off with lunch at the Malthouse Collective near Stroud, a venue fast becoming a favourite with us all.
As I mentioned last month the group has a full programme planned, which includes a trip to see wild daffodils this month, bluebells in May, roses in June and plans to take advantage of the open days at the end of June to see the national collection of rambler roses near Cirencester. Westonbirt will feature again in the Autumn for the splendid display of colour of the Japanese Maple collection and there will still be time to fit in a little pre-Christmas retail therapy at a local Garden Centre before contemplating what greenery and flora to include in members’ Christmas wreaths in their December workshop.
In a more retrospective mood, the February meeting invited everybody to bring along their memories of their years of membership of Tetbury Evening WI (our proper title). Recently, the Committee was asked to take ownership of a lot of archival material and we have spent many hours sorting through photographs and minutes, attempting to identify names, locations and occasions and determine what we should keep and in what formats. Through a wonderful PowerPoint presentation and the large number of photographs we’ve collated we were able to call upon many of the members who have been part of Tetbury WI for many years to put a lot more names to faces and identify milestone events in our fifty plus years of existence.
We were also challenged to a quiz on the history of the WI, with questions ranging from ‘why ‘Jerusalem,’ from where did we inherit it?’ to ‘did we win or lose the right to make jam in private kitchens without being subject to industrial kitchen rules?’*
Our March meeting will be hearing Professor Colin Terrell on ‘Mastering Brain Health’, while our April meeting will be a distinct contrast when local author Margaret Jones gives us an American Civil War history lesson with her talk ‘She Spied for Freedom’ elaborating on the clandestine role of a black servant to gather information from prisoners in Richmond’s notorious Libby Prison.
The March meeting will be on the 10th of March, the April meeting on the 14th of April. All our meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7.30 pm at The Goods Shed.
The next coffee morning will be on the 24th of March from 10.30 am at The Snooty Fox. We welcome members from Tetbury and the surrounding villages to our meetings and coffee mornings.
Rowena Palser, Tetbury WI www.tetbury-wi.org.uk
*The Women’s Suffrage movement/yes, we can make jam at home to sell.
Tetbury and District Footpath Group
Tetbury and District Footpath Group have still walked a variety of routes. We closed the old year with a walk from Tinkley Gate into Woodchester Park, with lunch at the Cafe. In the New Year we had our well attended Annual Dinner at the Snooty Fox. We resumed activities with a well-attended” local walk, “Inspiring Tetbury”. Then back to Woodchester to walk to Nailsworth. More recently we also walked around Minchinhampton and
Rodborough Commons, mainly along quiet lanes and across drier parts of the Commons. We also undertook a loop from Coaley Point to Selsey Common and back. See the view below. Upcoming are walks around Badminton, Stinchcombe Hill, and Westonbirt and Shipton Moyne. More details can be found at our website, Newcomers are always welcome.
Tetbury and District Footpath Group Team www.tetburywalkers.co.uk
We are now at the beginning of March;
the days are lighter with spring around the corner. However, it is still cold so please take care to keep warm and check on the elderly and vulnerable.
At the beginning of February, we welcomed back Fr Maria from visiting his family in India. After the hiatus of Covid, we are grateful to our parishioner Jane for once again producing the annual parish magazine and to those who contributed articles, especially words of wisdom from Fr Maria.
Wednesday the 5th of March will be Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It marks when Jesus went into the desert for forty days. Our Mass with the distribution of
Ashes will be at the usual time of 10.00 am. We will also be holding Stations of the Cross after our Wednesday morning Mass each week as part of our preparation for Easter. Easter Sunday will be on Sunday the 20th of April.
We will be hosting World Day of Prayer on Friday the 7th of March at 2.00pm. The theme of the service ‘I made you wonderful’. Christian women of the Cook Islands have prepared the World Day of Prayer service. Services take place all over the world, we are all united in prayer, readings and hymn. We hope that men, women, the young and young at heart will join us. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
TACT (Tetbury Area Churches Together) will be commencing our Lenten lunches on
Martin’s Tour Aotearoa Bike packing challenge
As you read this, I will have already started on my toughest cycling challenge yet! An event, that involves cycling mainly off road from the Northern most tip of New Zealand to the Southernmost tip of New Zealand, whilst carrying everything I need and camping every night.
The event - The Tour Aoteraoa is a 3,000km cycling odyssey, with around 100,000 ft of ascent, following a set route and taking no less than ten days and no more than thirty days. I started on the 22nd of February and
I’m aiming to complete this ride in around twenty four days.
Whilst doing this ride, I am also aiming to raise £4,500 for a local charity, www. healsmalmesbury.co.uk to send twenty onel ocal children from disadvantaged backgrounds on a summer camp. This camp enables the children and young people to do activities that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience and help them thrive into adulthood.
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Friday the 14th of March at 12.30 pm in St Michael’s Hall, Silver Street. Why not come and join us for some homemade soup. Donations will be gratefully received to CAFOD and Christian Aid.
We continue to celebrate Mass on Sunday at 9.00 am and on Wednesday mornings at 10.00 am under the pastoral guidance of Fr Maria, MSFS, (but please check the newsletter for any changes}.
On behalf of Fr Maria and the Parishioners of St Michael’s, we pray that you stay well and keep safe. Wishing you and your family God’s Blessing.
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Wouldn’t it be great to get unbiased advice about the energy hot spots in your house and what to do about them? … luckily, there are two places you can get advice free.
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is open to households with an income of £35,000 or over. As part of the retrofit project, they will also be offering Zoom talks, and free online training which local trades can take part in.
CDC Drive and Thrive Event takes place on the 6th of March, Cirencester Market Place 10.00 am – 4.00 pm - an event to answer all your questions, with test drives, demonstrations and talks on a variety of energy saving electrics, including electric cars, air source heat pumps and solar panels. Register now at www.cotswold.gov. uk/driveandthrive
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The Severn Wye Energy Agency is a registered charity that provides expert, impartial advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy generation.
Gloucestershire residents with an annual income of less than £36,000 can get free advice on their energy costs and grants for energy-efficiency home improvements. Call Monday to Friday, 0800 500 3076 or email: warmandwell@severnwye.org.uk
Or, if you just want to get an idea of where heat is escaping from your home, Greening Tetbury has a Thermal Imaging Camera for hire, to identify your energy hot spots. Email greeningtetbury@gmail.com
This year’s Great Big Green Week takes place from the 7th to the 15th of June. Greening Tetbury is planning several events during the week including a Sustainable Fashion Show, a talk on climate change and a foraging walk. If your group or organisation has an idea for an event or activity you would like to run during the week, do send an email to Greening Tetbury. We can then add the event to Tetbury’s Green Week listed on greatbiggreenweek.com. We can help promote your initiative and provide ideas and support.
Date for your diary
26th of March – Greening Tetbury meeting at 7.30 pm. We will be meeting at St Michael’s Church Hall. All are welcome.
Dan Fletcher and Anne Cox, Trustees.
News from St Marys’ Church
St Marys’ Church building in Tetbury is one of those places which means a great deal to people in the town.
I’ve heard many people talk about how they feel ‘back home’ when they see the spire and note its presence in the countryside.
However, have you ever considered how the building is funded and kept from deteriorating in order to serve the community both now and for future generations?
St Marys’ church raises money and spends it in the following three ways:
The first and biggest cost we face is the contribution we make to the Diocese of Gloucester to cover the cost of parish ministry, including the stipend, pension and housing costs of our clergy.
Then there is the cost of our ministrychurch services, running the parish office, our work in local schools, pastoral visiting and outreach activities.
Last and by no means least is the cost of heating and maintaining our beautiful grade 1 listed church.
It may surprise you that we do not receive any funding from the Government or the church authorities, apart from gift aid tax refunds and grants to cover VAT on repairs to our church building.
Our income comes from fees for weddings and funerals, as well as hiring the church out for concerts, including the annual Music Festival. The church shop contributes to our income and we receive a modest amount of interest and dividends from historic investments. The occasional legacy also helps. Our fundraising activities include the popular summer fete and Christmas market.
However, most of our income comes from giving from our congregation and others who visit the church and related tax refunds. Recently, we presented to our congregation the worrying situation that we have a deficit of around £23,000, based on average fabric expenditure. As such, we asked our congregation to increase their giving to try to meet this need. The result is that whilst our giving has increased, we are still faced with a significant shortfall, which will need to be covered by further fundraising.
Unfortunately, shortly before Christmas we received the latest five yearly report from the church architect on the state of our church building and churchyard. This highlighted a number of potentially expensive repairs, including to masonry, rainwater drainage systems and soakaways,
which need attention but means that yet more fundraising will be needed on top of our existing shortfall.
If you would like to help us at this time, please do support our events throughout the year, come into church and leave a donation using the card machine or if you would like to enquire about regularly giving or legacies, please contact the parish office: 01666 500088. Alternatively use the following link: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/
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From the 2nd of March, regular Sunday services will resume in the church building. There will be a special evening service on Wednesday the 5th of March at 7.00 pm to mark Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. See you there!
Rev Dr Steve Bullock (curate), Sue Thomas (warden), Mike Hardwick (treasurer)
Tetbury Police Museum and Courtroom
Volunteers at the Police Museum have been researching the early years of policing in Tetbury.
There is a surprising amount of information hidden in old newspapers and archives, but very little has been written about either Tetbury’s police stations or its policemen. We have, at least, made a start. Here is the beginning of the story written by Joyce Jefferson.
The County Police Act of 1839 allowed Justices in Quarter Sessions to set up a paid police force and levy a county rate to fund it. Wiltshire and Gloucestershire were the first to register interest. Gloucestershire, with police headquarters at Cheltenham, was first to have a force in place in 1840. Ireland already had a paid county police force, so Gloucestershire Justices appointed a man who had worked there to oversee the establishment of our force. The new Chief Constable, Mr Lefroy, using existing Petty Sessions districts, soon had county police divisions organised and decided what manpower he needed for each. He asked for two hundred and fifty police recruits, who had to be under forty-five, over 5ft 7ins, able to read, write and keep accounts and be fit, strong and generally intelligent. He hired six superintendents and thirteen constables from the Irish force to help train them. By 1840 he had found suitable properties to rent as police stations.
The first batch of new recruits signed up for duty on the 22nd of January 1840. The men were peacekeepers and so that they did not look threatening their uniform was a simple blue suit, coat or cape and top hat, and they carried a staff. They were permanently on duty, so wore uniform at all times. Their beats were usually about a twenty mile
radius. As to personal behaviour, among many other rules, they were not to drink in public houses or to fight in the street. A constable’s pay was fifteen shillings a week (about £33.55p today). Tetbury residents were not happy about this new paid police force and petitioned against it. They maintained that towns and villages in rural areas did not need one, as they had managed perfectly well for centuries. The petition was dismissed.
In 1840, Tetbury was allocated five men, William Hay, Enos Cullimore, Richard Cook, James Turner and one of the Irishmen, John Townsend. In the 1841 census, four were enumerated in a building in Church Street,
and Inspector Townsend was a lodger with a shoemaker’s family in Long Street. The Church Street house seems to have been the first police station in town. In the census it was listed between Rolf, the baker, and White, the surgeon at ‘The Barton’ (now ‘Barton House’). So, we suggest that 26 Church Street was the first police station in Tetbury.
More of the story next time….
If you are interested in learning more about the museum or volunteering at the museum do get in touch or stop in and speak to myself or our friendly volunteers. They do love a chat!
Maria Marsh, Curator museum@tetbury.gov.uk
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We have started holding informal coffee mornings which will take place every Friday at the Goods Shed between 10.00 am and 11.30 am. These are available to any existing member or prospective members who would like to join our u3a. Feel free to pop round for a chat and bring a friend.
…Paul Riddick and Roger Bellairs at the Tetbury Goods Shed on Monday the 17th of March at 10.30 am. The team will talk about the service provided by Friends of Tetbury Community Transport and Cotswold Connections. Do come along and join us. You can download our programme of
Our Ukulele Group, known as T’Ukes continues to flourish, and with twenty two members is now full. We practice every week to prepare for the various performances that we can provide. Since the group was set up two years ago, we very quickly became involved within the local community, playing and singing to entertain residents at Tetbury Care Homes,
and audiences at other local venues.
Our repertoire now includes over one hundred songs, and our singalong concerts prove very popular with songs from the 1940s to 1970s, bringing back wonderful memories for those listening to, or singing along with us.
Members of T’Ukes present a cheque for £500 to Longfield Hospice.
In August of this year, it was suggested by a member of one of our audiences that we might also raise funds for a local charity. We jumped at that idea, quickly sought the permission of Longfield Hospice, and since August have raised £500 through donations from our audiences. A cheque to that value was presented to a representative of Longfield Hospice at our practice on the 21st of January.
Do come along to hear us play on the 16th of April at the Tetbury Goods Shed, from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. The café will also be open for the sale of delicious cakes and refreshments.
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 groups, our monthly newsletter https:// tetburyu3a.org.uk/newsletters/ and details of how to join. Or come and meet us at the Goods Shed on Fridays at 10.00 am. Tetbury and District u3a Team
We are getting quite excited now at Tetbury Bowls Club as the start of the season draws ever nearer.
The green is looking good after all the winter maintenance and the newly refitted and refurbished ladies and gents toilets are nearing completion, big thanks to all those members who have made this possible. In preparation for our Opening Gala on Sunday the 13th of April we are having a big spring clean where volunteer members, both playing and social, turn up to ensure everything is sparkling for when we open the green.
Our fixtures list is sorted and we are looking forward to meeting friends, old and new, from other bowling clubs in the area, sporting our new navy and gold team kit!
On the social side we have had some good fun Friday evenings with quizzes, games and bingo, £250 jackpot still not won, with delicious food from Chris and a very reasonably priced bar run by Dawn. Pool nights on Wednesdays and bacon butties on Sunday mornings also proved popular with some of our members.
There are lots of events planned for the summer months too, including a Race Night on the 31st of May, Corporate Day on the 8th of June and an auction in August to raise funds for our new kitchen. More information on those closer to the time.
Over the winter, members of the committee have been putting together a collection of old photographs of past players to go on display in the club room. We will need the help of some of our more longstanding members to identify some of the past players, but it will be interesting to have some of our history available for all to see. We have several open days planned for those who would like to come and have a
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go and see for themselves why we enjoy this friendly but competitive game. I heard a DJ on the radio a couple of weeks ago laughing with a caller about how bowls is only for old people. Those of you who play, or have watched the competitions at Potters will know this is not true. It’s a game for all ages, with our oldest at 93 and our youngest at 11. Come and see for yourselves on either the 11th of May, the 1st of June, the 21st of June and the 20th of July. We will also be taking part in the Big Bowls Weekend at the end of May. Watch the Advertiser next month for more details.
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This month we celebrate our 20th anniversary!!
With the current Tetbury in Bloom organisation having been formed all those years ago, it has made me think that there must be many people who live and work in Tetbury who have never seen the green spaces we tend, as they were before we formed back in March 2005.
Throughout the past twenty years, everyone who has been, or is currently a member of Tetbury in Bloom, has worked incredibly hard to keep the town looking as attractive and well cared for as possible. We work all year round and despite some of last month’s weather being either too
wet or too cold to go out and work, we managed to get around to all the beds that we tend: to prick out persistent weeds, rake up even more leaves(!) and edge the beds to sharpen them up to make them look their best for when the spring bulbs start to come into full bloom. We also planted five hundred “snowdrops in the green” in Anniversary Garden to augment those already growing in the bed which runs adjacent to the main path, so come this time next year that bed should have a lovely full border of snowdrops.
The hanging baskets that we supply to residents and traders as our main fundraising initiative, allowing us to continue our work throughout the town, are still available to order. If you missed our article last month, the details are as follows: The baskets are
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14” diameter comprising sixteen plants of easy-care trailing begonias in pink, red and apricot shades OR you can choose trailing geraniums in a mixture of vibrant colours. For those living in Tetbury, they will be delivered to your door by arrangement during the first two weeks in June. For more details, please see our advert on page 49 and then to place an order, simply get in touch with me as soon as possible by emailing: sue@tetburyinbloom.org.uk or ring me on 504213. They are selling fast - so don’t delay!
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Tetbury Community Choir
The frosty winter nights make it harder for us all to steel ourselves…
…to go out but the trusty band of singers that make up the community choir have been undaunted, and our numbers have been reliably strong at our weekly meetings. We have been working hard to prepare for our performance of John Stainer’s The Crucifixion on Palm Sunday at Saint Marys’ Church and although it has been challenging it is rewarding to hear the progress we are making.
This term we have been fortunate enough to welcome some new members who have already become firm friends and valuable additions to the choir, but there is always room for others to join
At our AGM we sadly had to say goodbye to two long serving committee members Lesley and Dermot, but we thank them wholeheartedly for their contribution over the years. In contrast it was a pleasure to welcome two new members Roz and Soo onto the committee. Roz will be taking over responsibility for updating our website, www.tetburycommunitychoir.co.uk . it is her intention to make the website more user friendly for both choir members and those interested in finding out more about the choir, so please keep an eye out to see all the updated posts. Soo will be taking over from Sandy and acting as our secretary, Sandy will remain on the committee to assist in any way she can, and we thank her for her continued support.
Once again, a huge thank you to both our musical director David Kyle and our accompanist Jonathan Adkins for their incredible patience as they help us to master The Crucifixion. Our weekly rehearsals take place at Christ Church Hall on the Chipping on the first Tuesday and subsequent Thursdays of each month at 7.00 pm. Please watch the website for updates. There is no charge for the first two sessions and it’s only £5 a week thereafter. Our prime objective is to have fun and hopefully give pleasure to others when we sing, we can never have too many members so please come along and give us a try!
Please also try to come along to St Marys’ Church on Palm Sunday the 13th of April at 6.00 pm and join us in the singing of The Crucifixion on this very special weekend.
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Over the darker winter months Tetbury Youth Club has taken…
…the opportunity to complete lots of cooking activities with our groups. Cooking allows young people to develop physical skills, nutritional education, interests in new foods and ingredients and
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a sense of accomplishment and pride when something is created together and shared by all. What we make is led by the requests and interests of our groups and whereas some like to immerse themselves fully in a recipe, others prefer just to prepare simpler things like wraps and toasties.
may be encouraged to talk about some of the things that are going on for them.
Cooking together does not have to be complicated or expensive, pizza toast is a firm favourite of the groups at our youth club where they take either just a slice of bread or a section of a baguette, top it with passata, cheese and the fresh toppings of their choice and grill it!. The most important thing is that it should be fun, relaxing and an opportunity for quality time together.
If you want to encourage your teens to cook with you, start simply. Get them to do simple tasks like peeling vegetables or stirring the pan, to spark their interest without overwhelming them.
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Cooking and the ability to make positive choices when it comes to food is an essential life skill. Whilst it can be tempting in a busy household to do everything for our teens, take the time to think about how great it would be if they could safely plan, shop for, prepare and serve a meal and the boost in their self- confidence that this would give them.
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When Zoe and Greg enter a competition run by the local radio station it is a chance to win fifty thousand pounds, but also motivation to lose some weight. Over the years they have gradually put on the pounds, until finally a series of embarrassing episodes makes them face the fact that – yes – they are fat.
At first it is the lure of the prize that keeps them going, despite excruciating public weigh-ins, ridiculous diets and humiliation at the hands of personal trainers. But gradually, through a mix of laughout-loud situations and bouts of crushing self-awareness, they come to embrace the challenge.
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World Book day is coming up on the 6th of March…
…and at Tetbury Nursery Playgroup we really love books! Early experiences of books have a big influence on children’s feelings about reading as they get older. National Literacy Trust research has shown that reading to young children helps them access wider benefits for learning, and supports their communication skills, understanding, and wellbeing as they grow. At TNP we have a book of the week which we make as interactive as possible for the children with parts and props. The children have free access at all times to a big basket of books; seasonal books, sensory books, story books, picture books, fact books, all of which they can look at themselves or have read to them by one of the team. We also have a take home book scheme where children can choose books to take home then swap them when they’ve finished with them, or exchange them for a book they’ve finished with at home if they prefer.
of noodles, spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken, egg friend rice and sticky beef, from The Imperial Chinese Cuisine. As you can see in the photo, our preschoolers were more than happy to tuck in to it all to help with their learning of the Lunar New Year.
We’re always grateful for donations of good quality items for the children to use, currently on our wish list is a toy iron/ironing board, dolls pushchairs and prams, and sturdy utensils for our mud kitchen. If you’re having a clear out and have any of these items to donate, please give us a thought.
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Our meeting in February welcomed our very own Will Cook…
…to talk about his life as a Thirteen and Feoffee. It began on a Tuesday evening hearing the bells ringing, and knowing it wasn’t the church bells as he was a bell ringer. Not much later Brian Smith appeared and passed over a letter which was his invitation to become a Thirteen, he told us of his pride to be asked to join what would later become his life.
At the time John Phillips was the chairman and his sister, Betty, was the clerk. Suddenly she disappeared from the meeting and Will discovered that she had retired. Surprised that she had just disappeared he suggested a collection for her, which duly took place. Having been asked what she would like, a saucepan, Will obtained a Prestige stainlesssteel copper-bottomed pan for her leaving present. I’m not sure that anyone these days would ask for a saucepan!
In the meetings there was much discussion about Herd Lane, which at the time was
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overgrown with brambles. It was decided to clear it and plant some trees beginning with about twenty, but several hundred were needed and so to help raise the funds, they were sold at £3.00 per tree in front of the Market House and the wood became as we know it today.
Following on from that came the acquisition of Preston Park, courtesy of Simon Preston giving what had once been Feoffee land back to the Feoffees with the proviso of a one thousand lease and a peppercorn rent. The area needed fencing and once again the money was found by selling fence posts to the townspeople for £5.00 per post, enabling Preston Park to exist as parkland and be used by the town.
Next came the railway line, which was blocked and the land which was going to be sold for housing and a roundabout! Many legal machinations occurred until
the land was acquired for the town and the Long Stay car park, railway walk, and Goods Shed ‘rose from the ashes’, with much hard work on Will’s part and help from many others. He almost single handedly built Will’s bridge (named by the then HRH Prince of Wales), and walked over first by a very young Tom Ind.
Other projects which have involved Will are the turntable sculpture sited on what would have been the edge of the platform, the toilets and heating in the Market House, a court case involving the site of the Gas Works pool (next to Tetbury Hardware), taking five years to come to court, the community orchard and his care of the Market House clock.
Will entertained us brilliantly and much detail has had to be omitted from this account and many of HOTS members and visitors listened with much interest to Will’s talk. Well done!
The next meeting will be on Thursday the 6th of March, when it will be our AGM followed by a social evening. Do come and join us at HOTS. For further information, please see our website: www. tetburyhistory.com or telephone Jane Haines 01666 504196.
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Tetbury Rainbows have been working hard to gain their Helper badge.
They took home helping hands and told us all about what they had done to help at home during the week. Next, they made bird feeders to hang in their gardens. They learnt about recycling and helping the planet and finally they had a trip to Tesco where they made donations to the Food Bank and completed a shopping challenge. The highlight of the visit was a chance to sit at a till and scan their items – thank you Tesco!
Tuesday Brownies have designed some colourful posters to promote Brownies and had celebrations for Chinese New Year including a tea party. Although they are currently full, we do have spaces for girls aged seven to ten on a Thursday.
Guides are holding an open evening for girls aged nine and a half to twelve on Monday the 24th of March. Please get in touch on the email below if your daughter would like to come and find out more about Guides.
Rangers is for girls aged fourteen plus and they meet on Thursdays. Perhaps you were a Brownie or Guide in the past few years and remember the fun you had – would you like to visit the Rangers and find out more about what they do?
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The Tetbury Christmas Lights Committee has been founded with one goal in mind: to raise funds to illuminate Tetbury this Christmas. Our aim is to create a stunning display of lights that will spread festive joy and foster a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all.
Decorating our town for Christmas takes careful planning and hard work. From installing and maintaining the lights, to complying with safety regulations, liaising with Highways, and arranging storage, there’s a lot that goes into making this
happen. That’s where fundraising comes in, and we need your help to make this a reality.
Beautiful lights will not only create a magical atmosphere for us residents, but also attract visitors, helping to support our local businesses.
We’re calling on local businesses and residents to join in the effort. Whether through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering, every bit of support counts.
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Transition Two
The company is now into its second month of trading although most of my time is spent closing down the old firm.
One finds that a solicitor concluded the administration of an estate 10 -15 years ago and then a new asset turns up which needs to be distributed. It is fine if you know the
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parties and were the person personally responsible for applying for probate in the first place, but it is not so easy when you were just the figurehead, and the file may have been destroyed. If you are involved with house sales and purchases, it is easy to imagine that people are moving all the time but that is not the case and even, so people do become traceable. Furthermore, one gets great satisfaction ringing a beneficiary up after all these years to say there is a bit more there although this can have inheritance tax implications.
Nevertheless, starting up a new venture can be in itself a positive experience as opposed to inheriting a practice from another. There will be no VAT returns to think of for some time and even without a client account one can still operate with Executor’s accounts. This means that there is more time to concentrate on wills because if one is involved in conveyancing it tends to take over as a priority.
The next deadlines will be for the stamp duty increases in April. I can for once just sit on the side-lines. For will making one has to keep all one’s wits about one. It is easy to get caught up in family disputes. You get the cases where say the daughters take the side of the mother in a matrimonial dispute and the son remains neutral. The
testator wants to cut out the daughters but leave room for reconciliation later one. Advice in this case is easily given although one has to look at the tax position as well to make sure that the residence relief for inheritance tax purposes is retained especially as a divorced man loses former wife’s concessions. The best answer is to leave the son’s proper share to him outright and the remainder should be left in a discretionary trust with the son and daughters as potential beneficiaries with directions as to what should happen in the event of a reconciliation. In another case where the parties had a fulfilling marriage, one might find that the father left his business to his feckless son and the other children are aggrieved. It is left to the widow to put things right. You find that there are two left over, but one expects the matrimonial home as compensation. The children don’t get on and the feckless son does not communicate. The danger is that the feckless son might go to a lawyer and get the lawyer to raise the issue of “undue influence” as the widow is seeking approval of what she is doing.
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Tetbury Film Society
As is customary, Tetbury Film Society will screen two films in March.
On Wednesday the 12th of March we will be showing BAFTA nominated ‘Scrapper’ (Cert. 12A). This film tells story of twelve yearold Georgie who is resourcefully looking after herself but is forced to confront reality when her father unexpectedly turns up, changing both their lives.
On Wednesday the 26th of March we will be showing ‘Driving Madeleine’ (Cert 15). When Madeleine calls a taxi to take her to the retirement home in Paris, Charles agrees to drive via the places that affected her life, revealing an extraordinary past and forging an unlikely friendship.
As usual, doors open at the Dolphins Hall at 7.00 pm; the film begins at 7.30 pm prompt. Visitors are always welcome and tickets can be purchased on the evening.
Tetbury Film Society will soon be advertising for members for our next season, which begins on Wednesday the 10th of September 2024. Do ask a committee member for details or check out our website www.tetburyfilm.org.uk.
The committee will also be attending the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) Spring Screening Days in March. This event provides us with the chance to watch the best up and coming film releases before they are available to the general public and to plan our programme accordingly.
Liz Farnham Chair Tetbury Film Society Member of Cinema
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We are thrilled to share some exciting developments… …at the Dolphins Recreation Centre and details of our activity in the last month in what hopefully promises to be further progress towards enhancing our community’s recreational and social spaces.
Securing Additional Funding
At the Full Council meeting on thr 27th of January 2025, Tetbury Town Council generously allocated £27,414.80 from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to support the completion of our Community, Youth and Sports Complex. This vital funding, combined with recent grants, enables us to anticipate opening the new facility in June 2025. The complex will offer versatile spaces dedicated for the youth club, sports clubs and various other events and activities, enriching the community experience for everyone. We certainly can’t wait to fling open the doors and welcome
everyone to take a look around!
Our
Last Trustee Meeting
The last trustee meeting was a lively and late one with many topics discussed, from new bin and recycling legislation, complaints about damage and uncleanliness of the hall, to the wider management and future of the facilities.
An update from TAYCT - We welcomed a representative from TAYCT, who shared their vision for the areas of the site they want us to consider allocating to their use moving forward, highlighting a need to review our original plans. We are forming a project team to explore what this means so we can understand the diverse needs of our young residents and also all of our other user groups. Demand for our spaces has never been higher and finding a way to manage everyone’s needs has never been harder, but we’re committed to finding a sustainable approach that works for everyone.
Planning for Phase Two - Discussions are underway regarding the next phase of our
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redevelopment project, which is currently based on constructing a new Community Hall. A proposal was put forward for a public consultation and a public update on the plans, but a majority of trustees agreed to take additional time to develop thoughts and plans before presenting them to the community. Our goal remains to ensure that Phase Two reflects the aspirations and needs of all residents and user groups.
Addressing Boundary Concerns - We have noted issues with our boundary with our neighbours leading to frequent visits and damage from horses from the next-door fields! To maintain the safety and integrity of our space, we agreed to engage with the landowner to find effective solutions to prevent further damage and ensure the area remains secure for all users.
Enhancing the Recreation GroundThe upkeep of our recreation ground is paramount. Recognising the need for improvements, it was proposed to reestablish the grounds committee, dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our outdoor space. Community involvement is crucial, and we welcome volunteers to join us in this endeavour to keep our grounds welcoming and well-maintained.
Join Us in Our Mission
The Dolphins Recreation Centre, as a volunteer organisation, can only thrive on the support and involvement of our community. As we continue to embark on these exciting projects, we invite you to participate, share your ideas, and contribute to creating a vibrant hub for all. Together, we can build a space that reflects our collective spirit and meets the diverse needs of Tetbury’s residents.
For more information on our initiatives or to get involved, please contact us by emailingchair@dolphinshall.org.
Thank you for your continued support to making the Dolphins Recreation Centre a cornerstone of our community.
The Dolphins Hall and Recreation Centre Team
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New beginnings. If you don’t already know by now Tetbury Library is having a refurbishment, thanks to funding from the section106 planning obligations given to the County by the new building developers in the area. How lucky are we? So, your local Library will be re-opening in May with new windows, no leaks, new shelving and a fresh lick of paint. We are hoping that it will become more of a central Hub for Tetbury
groups, individuals and families to meet. We already have the u3a Scrabble Group, our Library Scrabble group, the Paper Crafters and Knit and Natter groups who meet each month. Many students of all ages come to work online in a quiet warm space, and many have gone on to successful careers. Sometimes we hold special events such as the Scam Awareness and Dementia Awareness. St Mary’s school have enjoyed their visits and plan to visit again in 2025. If you would like to volunteer at the library or join one of our existing groups, come and say hello and we can talk you through the group activities and volunteer role. If you want to meet with your group at the library, come and chat to us. If you want to sign up to become a member
of Gloucestershire Libraries, come and see us with proof of age and address. A driving license is ideal, if not a prescription and or utility bill. Your membership will give you access to all book stock held in Gloucestershire, online books and audiobooks for both adults and children and a newspapers and magazines app, which you can download onto your phone or tablet. For a small fee you can use our iLab facilities at Stroud and Cheltenham. Visit our Glos libraries website www. gloslibraries.gov.uk for more information.
Whilst the main Tetbury Library is closed for refurbishment you can still return your books to us at our Pop-Up library located in the Police Museum and Court Room upstairs, Long Street, Tetbury. You can reserve books online or directly with us and they will be delivered to the Police Museum. If you need to use a PC or printer, Cirencester Library has great facilities. Nailsworth and Dursley too. See below for our pop-up opening hours.
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January proved to be a very busy month for our catering team.
They supplied hot drinks at the wake of a local hero, Jim Hill, who had lived in the village all his life and died just before Christmas at the age of ninetytwo. We also lost one of our members, Jean Whitehead, just before Christmas following a short illness. Her family held a Celebration of her life in the Social Club for which we supplied refreshments. Finally, we were asked to provide tea and cakes at the Social Club for the official opening of eleven new affordable homes in the village. This was performed by HRH The Princess Royal. She returned to the Social Club after the opening and met many of the people involved in the scheme. We were very lucky to be presented to her and she remembered that we had made bunting for her events barn a couple of years ago which she was pleased to tell us was still being used! These three events all happened in one week!!
Our walking group enjoyed a leisurely walk along the Tetbury Trail on a lovely but cold morning. Half the group returned on the same trail while the
other half tackled a steep, muddy climb through Preston Park to enjoy the views over the fields and stream. They all met up at the Royal Oak for an excellent lunch. The next planned walk is across Minchinhampton Common – the exact route still to be decided. Our small group of Cotswold Way Walkers are planning to resume their trek at the beginning of March – they only have three legs left to complete before they reach Bath.
The Theatre Group have planned a trip to The Barn Theatre to see their latest production ‘A Role to Die For’ and a small group are going to Bristol to see the Shen
Yun Chinese Dance Group.
Our New Gardening Group, which will be led by one of our newer members, has an initial get-together at Blue Diamond Garden Centre at the beginning of March. She has lots of exciting plans for the coming year.
Avening WI meet on the second Thursday of the month in Avening Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm. Our members are not only from Avening but we have quite a number from the surrounding area. Visitors are always very welcome.
Liz Knowles, Avening WI
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As we inch closer to the start of the cricket season,
things are already in full swing at Tetbury Cricket Club! While the weather may still be chilly, our winter training sessions are heating up, with plenty of players sharpening their skills ahead of the summer. It’s fantastic to see so many new faces joining us each week, and we’d love to welcome even more people getting involved. Whether you’re a seasoned cricketer or someone who’s never picked up a bat before, there’s a session for you!
Winter training, come join us!
Our indoor training sessions at SWR Sports Hall are open to players of all ages and abilities. If you fancy getting involved, here’s when we’re in action:
Tuesdays
U11 Girls (Softball) – 5.00 - 6.00 pm
U13 & U15 Girls (Hardball) – 6.00 - 7.00 pm
Ladies (Softball) – 7.00 - 8.00 pm
Men’s – 8.00 - 9.30 pm
Wednesdays
U9 Mixed (Softball) – 5.00 - 6.00 pm
U11 Boys (Hardball) – 6.00 - 7.00 pm
U13 Boys (Hardball) – 7.00 - 8.00 pm
U15 Boys (Hardball) – 8.00 - 9.00 pm
Thursdays
Veterans & Ladies (Hardball) – 7.00 - 8.00 pm
These sessions are a great way to stay active, meet new people, and develop your skills ahead of the summer season. If you’d like to come along or find out more, drop us an email at hello@tetburycc.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you!
Cricket in schools, building new partnerships
As part of our mission to make cricket more accessible to everyone in the community, we’ve been in discussions with St Mary’s Primary School and Sir William Romney’s School about forming new partnerships. Our aim is to increase opportunities for children to play cricket at school and encourage the next generation of players to take up the game. We’re really excited about how this will develop, and we’ll keep
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you updated as plans progress!
Changing room developments, a step closer!
Behind the scenes, work on the changing rooms in the new Community, Youth and Sports Complex at the Dolphins Recreation Centre has been making fantastic progress thanks to the funding we have secured. January saw some big steps forward, thanks to the dedication of the building team. The walls are now plastered, plasterboarded, and painted, with the entrance rooms ply-finished and some essential drainage alterations completed. With that phase done, the focus now shifts to flooring, benches, and the shower areas, bringing us even closer to having a fantastic new space for players and visitors to enjoy.
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Tetbury Cricket Club is more than just a place to play cricket – we’re a community club at heart, and we love seeing new people get involved. Whether you want to play, volunteer, or simply come along and support, there’s a place for you at TCC. For more information, get in touch at hello@ tetburycc.co.uk or follow us on social media for the latest updates. Here’s to an exciting 2025 season ahead – we can’t wait to get started!
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Tetbury Theatre Group
smiled then grinned back and looked genuinely appreciative of the ovation. It was a wonderful evening and what an achievement to create a true Beacon of Light, of inclusiveness and creative excellence, at a time of little funding for the Arts. Bristol should be proud of this wonderful venue.
On a more mundane note, at the bar a can of indifferent white wine cost £8 but the Beacon is a charity with great intentions so maybe we consider this a contribution to a good cause. As a plus point, plenty of loos so no queues!
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…and opened again in 2023 as The Bristol Beacon, whose ‘purpose is to share the unity and joy of live music in a place of welcome, warmth and light.” They achieved that aim on our visit on the 13th of February.
Dropped off by our comfortable coach outside the doors, we were drawn from the dark night into the buzzy, light-filled foyer thronging with animated music lovers. Plenty of lifts took us up, past bars and restaurants and on into Beacon Hall, the big main auditorium seating one thousand eight hundred people. Timber-lined balconies overlooked the stage, helping to create a warm environment bathed in glowing, amber light. On a cold, midweek February night, it was great to see that the auditorium was virtually full.
We had come to see and hear the London Symphony Orchestra, led by Sir Antonio Pappano, ‘one of today’s most sought-after conductors.’ We first heard William Walton’s
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Cello Concerto followed by the Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D Major (‘Titan’).
It was such a joy to experience a full, worldclass orchestra playing live in a superb concert hall with excellent acoustics. Pappano’s high energy conducting danced us through the Walton. One member thought the work was ‘playful’ although some of the audience seemed nonplussed by the shifting moods of the piece. The Mahler seemed to be more accessible and Pappano brought the musicians to a fine pitch of spirit and brio.
At the finale, a row of massed horns dramatically stood up to play a rousing theme leading to a stirring climax which brought the audience to its feet to roar its applause. Pappano encouraged us, pointing out individual musicians whose performances had been particularly noteworthy. The players, who must have been tired after such a full-on performance,
April 24th, ‘Swan Lake’, ballet, day trip, Cardiff Millennium Centre
May 21st, ‘Spitfire Girls’, Malvern Invitations not yet sent out:
June 14th, ‘Death Comes to Pemberley’, the Mill at Sonning.
July 31st, ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical!’ Bristol Hippodrome
September 10th ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ musical, Malvern
To see more, please go to our website www.tetburytheatre group.co.uk
To join the Tetbury Theatre Group, please contact Diana Challis (Membership Secretary) 01666 502768 or Helen Price (Chairman) 01666 503187.
Variety! Excitement! Fun!
Linda Goodhew, The Tetbury Theatre Group
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This month I wanted to tell you a little more about the Chipping Car Park DID YOU KNOW ……
The Chipping car park, is owned by the Feoffees and whilst it is managed by Cotswold District Council, all profits from this car park come back to the charity and are spent in our town and community, and parking is FREE on a Sunday
Finally, I am pleased to advise that the following grants were made this month:
1 x £300 Student Grant
£500 to First Responders
£500 Grant towards Tetbury Rugby Club Under 11’s tour
Dates for your Diary
• Monday thr 26th of May – Woolsack Day and Races - where there will be a display on the Feoffees and Thirteen
• Saturday the 14th of June at 6.00 pm – Feoffee and Thirteen Community BBQ –this is a free community event
• Saturday the 6th of September at 9.30 am – Annual Beating of the Bounds – meet under Bath Bridge and followed by the presentation of the Feoffee accounts in The Market House with coffee and biscuits
• Saturday 13th/Sunday 14th September – Heritage Weekend – The Market House will be open with displays
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venues; homes, halls, schools, trains, it is not generally, as far as I know, played in the bath. Maybe the ancient Romans played some sort of card game whilst relaxing in the baths. But did they play Duplicate Bridge?
may be possible. Looking at his hand and dummy, he knows which cards are missing and therefore held by the opposition. If the opposition has bid, this may give a guide as to which cards are held by which player.
Whilst bridge is played in many different venues; homes, halls, schools, trains, it is not generally, as far as I know, played in the bath. Maybe the ancient Romans played some sort of card game whilst relaxing in the baths. But did they play Duplicate Bridge?
South Cotswold Bridge Club
Making extra tricks is not always as simple as it sounds. The first card lead can, particularly in No Trumps, sometimes give the opposition a run of tricks and they defeat the contract. Leads are very important in bridge and the correct lead can add points to the score. More later.
A Finesse is a way of making an extra trick. This means the player does not play the highest card available and therefore take the trick straight away, but a slightly lower one, knowing that there is a higher card held by the opposition and in the hope that the next player holds that card but will not play it. The reasoning behind this is the general rule is that, once the first card is laid out on the table, the second player plays a low card in the hope that partner will have a higher card.
When playing Duplicate - which means everyone plays the same cards so that comparisons are fair - players are not only trying to reach game but, if possible, make extra tricks and therefore gain extra points over the competition. It is competitive but everyone has the same opportunity to win. This, of course, is the theory, but some players are always more accomplished than others.
When playing Duplicate - which means everyone plays the same cards so that comparisons are fair - players are not only trying to reach game but, if possible, make extra tricks and therefore gain extra points over the competition. It is competitive but everyone has the same opportunity to win. This, of course, is the theory, but some players are always more accomplished than others.
Points are awarded for a game bid and made, with extra points for extra tricks. However, in playing Duplicate, points are turned into percentages so that, if extra tricks are made, the percentage increases and is influenced by how many tricks the other players make. Hence, it is sometimes difficult to know how well you have played until everyone has finished playing.
To gain extra tricks, as soon as the dummy hand is put down on the table, the player tries to analyse the hand The player needs to work out how many tricks can be taken and then try to decide where extra tricks may be possible. Looking at his hand and dummy, he knows which cards are missing and therefore held by the opposition. If the opposition has bid, this may give a guide as to which cards are held by which player.
Whether you gain maximum points or the minimum, the point of Bridge is to have an enjoyable and mentally stimulating time, plus social contact. This is best achieved by joining a Club.
South Cotswold Bridge Club is always pleased to welcome new members, whether beginners or experienced players. Contact us at www. southcotswoldbridgeclub.com OR email: jimedwards811@gmail.com Anita Stride.
Points are awarded for a game bid and made, with extra points for extra tricks.
To gain extra tricks, as soon as the dummy
To achieve maximum points it is necessary to make the optimum bid and make the maximum number of tricks available.
However, in playing Duplicate, points are turned into percentages so that, if extra tricks are made, the percentage increases and is influenced by how many tricks the other players make. Hence, it is sometimes difficult to know how well you have played until everyone has finished playing.
South Cotswold Bridge Club Team
To acheve maximum points it is necessary to make the optimum bid and make the maximum number of tricks available.
Making extra tricks is not always as simple as it sounds. The first card lead can, particularly in No Trumps, sometimes give the opposition a run of tricks and they defeat the contract. Leads are very important in bridge and the correct lead can add points to the score. More later.
A Finesse is a way of making an extra trick. This means the player does not play the highest card available and therefore take the trick straight away, but a slightly lower one, knowing that there is a higher card held by the opposition and in the hope that the next player holds that card but will not play it. The reasoning behind this is the general rule is that, once the first card is laid out on the table, the second player plays a low card in the hope that partner will have a higher card.
