Tetbury Advertiser November 2024

TETBURY ADVERTISER

Tetbury Goods Shed

Greening Tetbury

Tetbury in Bloom

The Team

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2nd Nov St Marys’ Church All Souls Service. See article for details.

6th Nov Tetbury Art Society Christine Felce talk on printmaking, drawing and film. See article for details.

7th Nov History of Tetbury Society Chas Townley talk on “The Caincross and Ebley Cooperative Society and its contribution to the great war”. See article for details.

10th Nov St Marys’ Church Rememberance Services 2.30 pm. See article for details.

13th Nov Tetbury Film Society showing “Rose” at teh Dolphin’s Hall. 7.00 pm. See article for details.

15th Nov Tetbury WI host a quiz night at Avening School. 7.30 pm. See article for details.

19th Nov Tetbury and District u3a talk by Jenny Mallin on “My grandmothers kitchen at Christmas”. See article for details.

23rd Nov St Marys’ Church host a Christmas Fayre. See article for details.

27th Nov Greening Tetbury meeting held at Christ Church Hall. 7.30 pm. See article for details.

29th Nov Lions’ Big Switch on”. See article for details.

Friends of Tetbury Community Transport

November trips: To book 0345 680 5029 Sat 9th CHELTENHAM 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sat 30th BATH 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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 331222

The Friends of Tetbury Community Transport Roger Bellairs, 07759 142577

The Robin - Bookable Bus Service Tel: 0345 263 8139

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

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VISITOR INFORMATION 33 Church Street. tourism@tetbury.gov.uk Tel: 01666 331222

The Power of the Streak

Day 185 of my Duolingo Latin streak, and the little green owl, Duo, mascot of this popular language learning app, has just emailed me to say he sees a 186-day streak in my future. He’s right. The concept of the streak plays a huge part in Duolingo’s success. Once you get going, you dare not miss a day of practice for fear of cutting your streak short, although if you practise a lot, you’ll earn a Streak Freeze allowing you to take a very occasional day off. The longer the streak, the harder it is to lapse, especially when Duo is constantly stalking you with reminders. If the green owl graphic wasn’t so cute, he’d seem positively sinister.

This is the second time I’ve built up a long Duolingo Latin Streak. Over the years, I’ve spent so many hours with Duo that I’ve completed the Latin course several times over. However, it’s far from comprehensive. I know I’d learn much more if I spent the same amount of time studying the Cambridge Latin Course. I first came across this course at secondary school, and the course book is currently Amazon’s bestseller in Latin. Even so, I can’t seem to escape Duo’s clutches.

We all know that apps are designed to be addictive, applying streak mechanisms to keep you hooked. The concept of the streak

was around long before the invention of the app. Inevitably at my age, my earliest experience of the grip of the streak is analogue: the yellow attendance card for Scripture Union club at primary school. The A6 card was ruled into neat squares, and each time we attended the after-school club, the kindly Mr Linton stamped a little star into the next blank square. A row of stars earned the cardholder a bookmark, a full card a book. Gaining stars was a powerful motivator for attendance, as was Mr Linton’s obvious pleasure at our progress.

Perhaps I should apply the same psychology to housework, never high on my list of priorities. I could easily make up a Scripture Union style card and reward myself with a stamp for every completed task. But it wouldn’t feel as fulfilling without the personal endorsement of dear old Mr Linton or Duolingo’s winsome little green owl.

As Mr Linton retired to Norfolk when I was 11, I can’t look to him for help now. Clearly I need my own version of Duo. So, if you come across a small plump green owl with domineering tendencies in need of a good home, please send him my way.

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Charter Night

This year’s charter night for the Lions was an amazing evening fifty years on and we are still able to bring together the community of Tetbury to celebrate not just fifty one years of raising money for so many great causes. But also having a jolly good time. The food was fantastic I had the beef and it melted in my mouth, and the band played all those favourites that always make a party swing.

It’s a wonderful black tie evening with people from all walks of life coming together with the Lions to celebrate our town. The ladies looked stunning and our gentleman stepped up to the mark and were worthy of any red carpet. This is not a fundraising event; everyone pays for their own tickets. It is an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. The Great Tythe Barn did us proud, it really is the premier venue in Tetbury for any special occasion.

We were particularly pleased with the age range, from late 20’s to over 55’s all dancing the night away to music from a great band. We look forward to even more of you coming next year.

We meet the first Wednesday of each month and this last meeting we had an excellent presentation and video by a member of the Gloucestershire Air Ambulance. An organisation we hope to support in the future.

Once again, we supported the food bank, which is greatly appreciated and we discussed food hampers for some worthy towns people. Each Christmas we distribute food hampers to families who may be struggling and these are recommended by the school. This allows for discretion and we are grateful for the school taking this sensitive responsibility.

Looking forward to Christmas and this year the Lions are sponsoring the the Big Switch on taking place on the 29th of November. It will be a great event with the emphasis on children and the family. We have over thirty stalls and we can promise it will snow. Father Christmas will be in his grotto and presents will be given.

Peter Colman, Lions President

News from St Marys’ Church

November is a time of changes and remembering.

The late Autumn month brings with it colder (hopefully not wetter!) weather, bonfires and long, dark evenings which can be difficult times for many people, especially those who have lost loved ones. November is a time to remember those whom we see no longer. St Marys’ All Souls Service is on Saturday the 2nd of November at 6.00 pm when the names of those who have died will be read out. It is an opportunity for everyone who has lost someone close to them to sit in the peace of the church, to pray quietly and to light a candle of remembrance. In doing this we remember how Jesus comes into our lives to lighten our darkness, particularly at times of grief. If you would like a name added to the list, please do get in touch with the church office on 07386 953672.

Losing someone in death brings about changes to our lives; a hymn often sung at this time is Abide With Me, its beautiful words reminding us that though there is change going on in our lives and in the life of our planet, God never changes. God does not desert us and his love for us is everlasting and unconditional.

We also remember this month those who have given their lives in service to their country with the Service of Remembrance taking place at St Marys’ Church at 2.30 pm on Sunday the 10th of November before a procession moves on to the War Memorial at St Saviour’s.

You may have read last month about the changes we are considering making to St Marys’ to make it fit for purpose in the 21st century. A further change was saying goodbye to our former Rector Poppy in July. I am happy to report that her licensing as Vicar of St Peter’s Grange Park was a joyous occasion; it was wonderful that a group of us were able to attend and witness her settling back into London life. Then last month we said farewell to Diana Sharp our administrator for many years. She has been a most efficient, caring and faithful member of our team, with a ministry all of her own as

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the first point of contact for anyone needing the church in any way. She will be much missed but we are delighted to welcome a familiar face to Tetbury residents, Nikki Ind, who has been appointed as Diana’s replacement. There will be a further change as we begin the discernment process to recruit a new rector.

A change also to the venue for St Marys’ Christmas Fayre on Saturday the 23rd of November from 11.00 am – 2.00 pm which will be held this year in St Marys’ Church itself. This enables the less able bodied easy access to the event and with a host of wonderful stalls being planned we hope to see as many of you there as possible. With every blessing for whatever changes you are facing at this time.

The Revd Pauline Setterfield, Associate Priest

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It’s October. The Budget is awaited. Clients are wanting wills prepared.

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the “wait and see” approach although in 2016 the Prime Minister H.H.Asquith lost his job to Lloyd George, “the man who won the war” by adopting that approach. Some fear inheritance tax and capital gains tax increases. If you die before the budget old rates apply. For capital gains tax it is the date contracts are exchanged not the date of completion. You pay Stamp Duty on the completion of a purchase.

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very personal to George Osborne’s way of thinking and he ceased to be chancellor after the European referendum in 2016. There was a promise before the 2010 election that the inheritance tax threshold should be £1,000,000. In reality it took several years before people could leave a million pounds free of inheritance tax apart from charitable gifts and to achieve that your assets must be below £2,000,000 and you must be married with children or have sons or daughters in law. Not only that but you had to own a residence. Cash is not king for inheritance tax purposes. At least those were the rules before the budget. If you gave away a share of your home in your lifetime you would lose the inheritance tax allowance for the residential nil rate band. It would not count as a gift if you continued living in your property unless you paid the full market rent and you could convince the inheritance tax office that this was not a charade. The current Chancellor will probably shape the Government’s fiscal policy for the years to come. I have not heard of any radical ideas to change things yet.

Government departments remain a nightmare although in ordinary cases probate applications can be processed faster than they say. It seems to take twelve days for the Office of Public Guardian to cash a cheque from the date of posting but in many cases, there is no acknowledgement and so if you client dies before the lasting power of attorney is registered then you are going to have trouble recovering the fees.

Anyway, the next few weeks will be interesting. Only today, we had a grant of probate approved on the very day the papers arrived on the doorstep of the Registry and on another we were asked to send some papers by post rather than by email more than a year after the application.

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Tetbury Cricket Club

The 2024 cricket season will undoubtedly go down as one of the…

…most successful in Tetbury Cricket Club’s storied history, with victories, promotions, and milestones across the board.

Tetbury’s 1st XI were in sensational form all season, topping GCCL Division 2 for majority of the season, losing only once and securing a return to Division 1 for the first time since 2016. The 2nd XI also enjoyed a successful season, finishing as runners-up in GCCL Division 7, having led the table for much of the season, before tailing off at the end once promotion had been secured. Their efforts earned them a well-deserved promotion to Division 6. Unfortunately though the 3rd XI narrowly missed out on promotion from SDCA Division 2, their season was one filled with promising moments and more importantly, given the development nature of the side,

saw a number of individuals from the youth set up graduating to make their debuts in senior cricket. It would also be remiss not to mention Tetbury’s T20 XI who delivered thrills in the CDCA T20 Cup, making it all the way to the final. Although they fell just short against a strong Bourton Vale side.

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The women’s cricket setup at Tetbury is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with. The new hardball team made their league debut this season, finishing a commendable 3rd. Notably, they were the only team to beat eventual league winners, Cam, which demonstrates the potential this side has going forward. Meanwhile, the women’s softball team came agonisingly close to silverware, finishing as runners-up by just a single point.

The veterans side also continued to do what they do, winning as many games as they lost and delivering against their reputation for offering the best food available in pub cricket with curries, hot wings, chillis and spaghetti bolognese all on display!

Perhaps the most exciting development for Tetbury Cricket Club is the continued success of its youth section. With over one hundred local children now part of the club, the junior ranks have never been stronger. A fantastic achievement saw 12 youngsters make their senior debuts in the men and women’s teams this season, highlighting the club’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent and offering a talent pathway from the age of 6 through to adult cricket. In an even bigger accomplishment, 11 of Tetbury’s youth players were selected for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club’s youth teams after successful trials:

U10 Boys County – Harley J

U11 Boys Zonal – Dexter M and George B

U11 Girls County – Camille T

U12 Boys Zonal – Dylan R, Dylan S, Gus O and Reuben S

U12 Girls County – Ellen S and Elsie S

U13 Boys Zonal – Alfie M

As the season draws to a close, Tetbury Cricket Club can look back on 2024 with immense pride. The club now looks forward to the challenges of the 2025 season, with high hopes of building on this year’s success. One thing is certain: Tetbury Cricket Club is on the rise!

Tetbury Cricket Club Team

Apart from stripping out the summer bedding, cutting down the perennials and tidying all the beds and floral displays ready for the winter months ahead, we have again added more than two thousand spring flowering bulbs across most of the towns’ beds, together with more permanent planting.

We have also replanted the tubs that are located adjacent to the Old Brewery Lane carpark. Following the Box trees having succumbed to Box caterpillar and spring that adorn the shop premises, ready for

the Lion’s Switch On event which is taking place on Friday the 29th of November. Return of hanging basket containers:

We have enjoyed opening up the school this month…

…to prospective parents to see the wonderful work we do for the children and families of Tetbury. Visitors experience a typical school day, observe how we deliver our curriculum and meet staff and pupils.

At St. Mary’s we plan the transition of our Reception children into school very carefully. This process begins in the summer term when staff visit all the preschools so that children become familiar with the adults in school early on. Once the children start school, we have a short period of transition before the children are in full-time enjoying all the fun and excitement that school has to offer.

Our Early Years and Year 1 classes are welcoming areas of the school with access to large outdoor play spaces, sand and

water play, bikes and scooters as well as our on-site Forest School. A huge focus in Early Years and Year 1 is learning to read and children are soon learning their letters and sounds through our ELS phonics scheme. Last year we were delighted that 82% of our

Year 1 pupils passed the Phonics Screening Check which is higher than national standards at 80%. It is well recognised that children from disadvantaged homes do not always do as well as their peers in the phonics test – however that is not the case at St. Mary’s – the excellent standards of teaching resulted in 82% of disadvantaged children also passing the test, meaning we closed the disadvantage gap!

During the Open mornings, the prefects enjoyed showing prospective parents around the school. Visitors were very impressed and commented on the warm and welcoming feeling, the calm atmosphere, and the outstanding behaviour. At St. Mary’s, we expect children to walk calmly and quietly in the corridors – we call this beautiful walking! We expect children to say good morning and to hold doors open for others to pass through. We encourage children to use their voices and to articulate their ideas and thoughts through speaking and listening. Open morning is a great opportunity for children to talk to adults with confidence and our Year 6 prefects demonstrated this perfectly.

We enjoyed showing parents our new sensory room which provides a calming space for children who can feel overwhelmed in the classroom. This year, we will be extending this into the outside space, creating a secure play area where children can explore the outside and play with friends in a relaxed and controlled way.

If you have a child starting school in September 2025, please do come and have a look around. We would be very happy to show you what Tetbury’s only primary school has to offer your child. As a larger school we have beautiful grounds for the children to explore and play and an experienced team of teachers, pastoral support staff and teaching assistants ready to support and guide your child through their primary years. For further information please contact: admin@st-marys. dgat.org.uk

Jo

Woolley Headteacher, St Mary’s CE VA Primary School

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…around the Dolphins Hall and Recreation Ground. First and foremost, we want to extend a huge thank you to Sue Brown, who after five years of dedicated volunteering, is stepping back from her role. Sue has been an absolute star, ensuring our facilities were always well-stocked and ready for the

community to enjoy – even down to keeping the loo rolls in constant supply! We are so grateful for her time and commitment, and we wish her all the best as she takes a wellearned break from her duties.

Of course, this means we are looking for more volunteers to help us keep

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the facilities in tip-top shape. There’s always something to be done around the grounds! While in the summer months we’re grateful to the cricket club going above and beyond keeping the Recreation Ground tidy, now they’re in the offseason, we’re looking for other individuals or groups who might enjoy tidying up the hedgerows, doing litter picks and generally help keep the area looking its best. We’re also gearing up to install a brand-new kitchen in the Dolphins Hall but need someone to help us install it. If DIY is your thing, we’d love to have a few pair of hands take the lead on getting this installed for us. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, even helping with putting up signs or with our website or odd jobs around the hall would make a big difference. If you’re interested drop us an email at hello@dolphinshall.org.

In terms of the Dolphins Hall Redevelopment Project, there’s no significant news to report this month. While there’s no onsite activity at present, we’re still actively exploring options to bridge the funding shortfall. We remain committed to seeing this vital project through and will keep you posted with any updates as they come. Keep an eye out too for some fundraising events coming your way in the coming months.

Finally, a quick reminder for all dog owners: please keep your dogs on leads when using the Recreation Ground and make sure to clean up after them. It helps keep the space safe and enjoyable for everyone in the community.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Dolphins Recreation Centre. Your contributions, big or small, make a huge impact on keeping our community spaces thriving.

Until next month!

Trustees, Dolphins Recreation Ground

Greening Tetbury

Helping wildlife in and around Tetbury

The UK is one of THE most nature depleted countries in the world. We have lost 97% of our wildflower meadows, over 50% of our hedgerows, and 85% of our wetlands.

Our wildlife is in dire need both in the countryside and in urban areas. It is vital that cities, towns and villages provide ‘wild spaces’ for nature where local wildlife can find shelter, habitat and food to help them survive. These little pockets become oases especially in urban settings where so much green spaces under threat.

For some time, we’ve been working with the Town Council and other Tetbury public bodies to help the local wildlife of Tetbury find shelter and food in our small wild areas and already the results have been extraordinary. You may have spotted areas planted with native meadow species and left unmown from May to September. We’ve also been helping Tetbury Library manage its grounds.

Tetbury Library project

Since the Library project began three years ago, more than forty native wildflowers

have come up in the wild verges and wildflower meadow with a sea of ox-eye daisies this summer which was lovely. These have included Scabious, Spear Thistle, Comfrey, and Yellow Rattle. It has also attracted over forty different wildlife species - ten different types of solitary bee, many butterfly species (Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Comma, Red Admiral to name a few), moths (including the striking Scarlet Tiger Moth), birds and even hedgehogs, frogs and bats! The Library team has had tremendous support from the local community, businesses and charities which means so much.

There has however been some concern among Close Gardens’ residents about how scruffy the spaces look at times. Along with the Library staff, Greening Tetbury has taken this on board and we’re working to find a compromise between supporting wildlife and avoiding the grounds looking totally uncared for. We’re weeding around the base of the hedging and putting mulch there, as well as trimming to encourage ‘bushy’ growth next year. The plan for the autumn/winter is to do an autumn meadow cut and remove the cuttings, to encourage more wildflowers next year, and to strim the borders of the hedges. The edges of the meadow will also be mown in future. We hope this will be an acceptable solution.

Update on Blue campaign

For a donation, Tetbury Men’s Shed can make a wooden heart and mount it on a stick for you to plant among your own nature-friendly messy planting. Email greeningtetbury@gmail.com for ecofriendly blue paint.

Bamboo Straws

We have a number of new bamboo straws, some with hessian sleeves and some with cleaning brushes. They are available free (or you could give a small donation to a local charity of your choice.) They would make perfect small gifts or stocking fillers. If you’d like some, please email greeningtetbury@ gmail.com

Next Greening Tetbury meeting is at 7.30 pm on Wednesday the 27th of November at Christ Church Hall, The Chippings.

Greening Tetbury Team

Our next monthly talk will take place on Tuesday the 19th of November,

10.30 am at the Goods Shed, and will be provided by Jenny Mallin. She will entertain us with “My Grandmother’s Kitchen at Christmas”. This will be followed by our AGM, with refreshments. Do come along to meet us and see what we do – nonmembers are always welcome.

We have over forty groups which meet on a regular basis. Here are some examples of what we’ve been up to recently.

Our Golf Group has grown steadily from creation a couple of years ago and now has thirteen members, male and female, across all abilities from beginners to experienced players. Group members meet most weeks (weather permitting) at local ‘pay and play’ courses such as Westonbirt, South Cerney, Oaksey and Cotswold Edge for a round of nine holes.

We play relaxed golf – no-one is too worried about keeping score and we have been known to bend the rules of Golf when it suits us (but don’t tell anyone!). If you would like to try golf for the first time or get

back into golf if you are not a regular player, do come and join us.

Ten members of the History Group ventured over to Tewkesbury for a fascinating day in this historic town. We enjoyed a two and a half hour guided tour of the Abbey and town, which included a very informative and enlightening talk on the events leading up to, during, and after the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. The Wars of the Roses series of campaigns from 1455 to 1485, began as a political struggle between the rival houses of Lancaster and York to rule England in the name of the incompetent Henry VI.

The Abbey boasts the largest Norman church tower in existence measuring fourteen metres square and forty-five metres high. Inside the Abbey, our guide Richard pointed out many of the important features, in particular the impressive ceiling with its unique roof bosses, medieval and Victorian stained-glass windows and the 17th century Milton Organ which is still

used today. We also found the resting place for Edward, Prince of Wales. A fitting end to a very enjoyable day in Tewkesbury.

Our Playreading Group read “Candied Peel” by Falkland L.Cary, which was a very amusing but unusual murder mystery, with a big twist at the end. There were a large number of parts on the stage frequently, so all of our members had to read two parts. This meant they occasionally had to speak to themselves, which made for excellent practice using two different voices whilst keeping us all on the hop.

We are starting a new informal group, Board Games, where members can play the games already available or bring fairly short games they know and teach others. The games played so far are Rummicub and Sequence. We do not play games which are too long to complete, so no chess or scrabble. Meetings will take place on the first and third Wednesday of each month 2.00 pm –4.00 pm. Perfect for a cosy afternoon as we approach the winter months.

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 www. tetburyu3a.org.uk/newsletters, and details of how to join.

Tetbury and District u3a Team

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Tetbury Theatre Group

What does a live theatre production actually mean to you?

Do you recall the transformation scene in ‘Cinderella’ when she appears in an exquisite ball dress covered in sparkling diamonds? The pumpkin becomes a fairytale coach and the mice transform into madly handsome coachmen. Suddenly misery vanishes and all is light and joy. You may remember the first times you saw the classical tragedies of Shakespeare. Catharsis, a key concept in Greek tragedy and well understood by Shakespeare, involves ‘the purification of emotions through intense dramatic experiences. This process allows us to vicariously feel and release powerful feelings like pity and fear, leading to emotional cleansing and moral insight’. In comedies, a really good laugh in the company of others can bring happy release from worries, a wry smile at our own shortcomings and bring us together in our common humanity. The immediacy of good, live performances with the actors right in front of us can uniquely affect our minds and leave us feeling different and often better.

In addition, TTG members also enjoy the coach trip, door to door, with no parking worries. Others cite the warm comfort of sitting down together in good fellowship to enjoy an excellent meal in a theatre restaurant before the production. We don’t have to buy the tickets as someone has done that for us. And not just any tickets. We have the best front stall seats. As the Group is run by volunteers, any occasional surplus income contributes to the cost of transport or meals for everyone.

So, here we are, we have arrived at the theatre, there is time to buy a programme, enjoy a chat with neighbours, have a good look round to see who is in the audience and then relish the moment the lights slowly dim, a hush descends and the curtains rise …..the performance is about to begin!

AGM Friday the 31st of January St Mary’s Primary School 7.00 pm, followed by drinks and nibbles.

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Please reserve your seats as soon as you receive the invitation to bid for places. 2024 seats all reserved.

London Symphony Orchestra, Bristol Beacon, the 13th of February 2025 William Walton Cello Concerto and Gustav Mahler Symphony No1. Sir Antonio Pappano conductor, Rebecca Gilliver cello. Invitations sent out.

Picture You Dead, Malvern Theatre the 26th of March. Time for shopping and lunch beforehand. ‘This latest thrilling stage

adaptation cements Peter James’s ‘GRACE’ Series, as the most successful modern day crime stage franchise, since Agatha Christie.’ Invitations not yet sent.

Swan Lake the 24th of April, Cardiff Millenium Centre. First staged at Sadler’s Wells, London in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake took the dance theatre world by storm becoming the longest running fulllength dance classic in the West End and on

Broadway. Invitations not yet sent.

If you would like to join the Tetbury Theatre Group, please contact Diana Challis (Membership Secretary) 01666 502768 or Helen Price (Chairperson) 01666 503187, email: retreatcottage17@btinternet.com. Website: www.tetburytheatre group.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you!

Linda Goodhew, Tetbury Theatre Group

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“Hear today and gone tomorrow” was the title of Dr David Reed’s talk on

He started with an introduction to how the ear has evolved and the aspects that can start to fail as time goes by, especially if life is busy and noisy and there is a predisposition for hearing impairment. By the age of fifty half the population have some hearing loss. Wearing hearing aids is the most common way to improve not only hearing but the wellbeing of the individual. There is growing evidence that wearing hearing aids is the most significant thing to reduce the onset of dementia. Hearing aids are free via the NHS or they can be purchased which gives the individual greater choice and therefore more encouragement to wear them. Today hearing aids are very

complex and offer many options and it is important that they are chosen and programmed correctly for each individual. If an individual has bilateral hearing loss it is significantly better to wear hearing aids in both ears.

One in seven people suffer with Tinnitus and the most effective way to help these people is to see an Audiologist that has that specialist knowledge. They have a range of tests and assessments to evaluate Tinnitus and also the knowledge and expertise to guide patients to the correct treatment and counselling.

Children’s exposure to words before the age of forty eight months is directly related to

their social and professional outcome in life, so parents of young children need to expose their children to as many words as possible. Minimising the risk of falling was covered in respect of changing mobility as people get older and how the vestibular system, part of the inner ear, is crucial in maintaining a person’s equilibrium.

On the 19th of September one of our members Richard Mattick spoke about “ A World of Hard Cases”. His presentation covered snapshots of some of the more memorable moments of his legal career in London, first as a shipping lawyer, later as a general commercial litigator, and finally as an insurance lawyer. These included travelling to pay off a ship’s crew in Karachi, arresting a ship in Cairo, roaring down country lanes in the back of a police car chasing an alleged crook and trips to murky tax havens to collect evidence.

He also painted an affectionate portrayal of one of the dominant legal figures of his early days as lawyer, the well-known judge Lord Denning. He ended by providing an insight into the complex process of international litigation and arbitration in the UK.

He highlighted some of the key issues that are thrown up by the international nature of the cases that he handled, including the contrast between civil litigation in England and its equivalents in the United States and Continental Europe and the challenges of bringing very big cases for large companies.

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Mayor’s Report

As the leaves fall and the chill of autumn sets in, Tetbury is bustling with activities that bring warmth and joy to our community. The recent Lions Charter Event, held at the Great Tythe Barn on Friday the 11th of October, was a testament to the vibrant spirit that defines our town. As the Lions President, I had the honour of witnessing firsthand the camaraderie and enthusiasm that filled the air. This event, though organised by the Tetbury Lions, truly felt like a celebration for everyone, and I hope even more of you will join us next year.

Tetbury Town Council, in partnership with the Tetbury Lions Club, is gearing up for the Christmas switch-on event on Friday the 29th of November. This evening promises to be magical, with over thirty stalls, a visit from Father Christmas, and live music. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Feoffees of Tetbury, The Thirteen, and the Lowsley-Williams family for the Christmas light display on the Market House and traditional Christmas trees. These lights will be switched on at 6.30 pm, and I eagerly anticipate seeing the joy on everyone’s faces.

From Sunday the 1st of December, Tetbury Town Council invites everyone to the annual Christmas Tree Festival this will be held at St Saviours Church, New Church Street. This event showcases a stunning array of Christmas trees each uniquely decorated by various location organisations of the town. Along with the Christmas Tree Festival we will be holding a Christmas Carol Concert, this will be taking place on Saturday 7th of December starting at 5.00 pm, followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

Tetbury Town Council will also be holding a Christmas Trail, we encourage you by decorating your home throughout December for residents to explore and Councillors will vote for their favourite house.

The Friendship Cafe continues to be a welcome centre for all members of the Tetbury community, this is held every Thursday at the Dolphins Hall, New Church Street, from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. Starting on Thursday the 7th of November, the Tetbury Area Youth and Community Trust (TAYCT) will take over its management, promising to build on the solid foundation laid by the Tetbury Town Council over the past three years. We look forward to seeing the Friendship Cafe thrive under TAYCT’s leadership.

Tetbury is incredibly grateful to the Tetbury Cubs and their dedicated leaders for braving the pouring rain to complete a litter pick around the town—your hard work is truly appreciated!

The upcoming November committee and Full Council meetings are as follows:

Monday 4th November – Heritage and Environment

Monday 11th November – Health, Wellbeing and Youth

Monday 18th November – Finance and Scrutiny

Monday 25th November – Planning (6.30 pm) and Full Council

All meetings start at 7.00 pm except for Planning and are held at Tetbury Library, Close Gardens.

Councillor Peter Coleman (Mayor) Tetbury Town Council

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‘A Gloucestershire Odyssey’, a history of the formation of Gloucestershire. Tony Condor gave the talk for our October meeting.

Gloucestershire was still only in its infancy in 920, when Edward the Elder and Athelstan ruled Wessex. It was 1016, before Cnut got Gloucestershire recognised as a separate division of Central Wessex. Previously, this area had been part of a bigger region ruled by the latest invaders. When South Gloucester and North Bristol were in the shire, its southern boundary was the Avon and Thames; the western, the Wye; the northern, a jagged line round every piece of abbey land; the east, the edge of the Cotswolds.

Gloucestershire’s landscapes were shaped by geology and water. Five hundred million

years of rock can be found here, with a Jurassic cliff along the Severn to rival the Dorset coast.

Glacial melt water formed the flat, open Severn Valley separating the Forest of Dean from the Cotswolds. Springs rising in the Cotswolds feed both the Thames and Avon and have gouged deep scenic valleys. Thames Head is the official source of the river but is usually dry. Water from the Cotswolds takes four days from source to Essex. The Cotswold Hills are renowned for their beauty and as they are mainly flat on top, have magnificent views. The Forest of Dean is woodland, so

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more enclosed, darker and mysterious. Agricultural landscapes also differ by area. The wild woodland of the Forest was a valuable commodity and was exhausted in the 13th century. So replanted woodland produces timber and wild boars freely graze there and famed Gloucester Old Spot pigs are commercially reared. Severn Vale used to be cattle country, supplying local markets with milk and beef. The Cotswolds produced cereals, but sheep were the mainstay of the area. Cotswold Lions had wool with an interwoven gold thread, which commanded the best price.

The county is also one of ancient standing stones, usually reused as boundary markers or recognisable meeting places for the Hundred. Our ancestors had mythical beliefs about the stones. The Long Stone at Minchinhampton has a hole in it, so passing a baby through it ensured immunity from all diseases.

Gloucestershire is perhaps best known for its traditions; the cheese rolling at Cooper’s Hill, the woolsack race in Tetbury. On Boxing Day, Gloucester has Morris dancing and a mummers play in front of the Cathedral and Marshfield holds its Paper Boys Day, which is all about fertility and begging. In May, Randwick Wop is held and the well-dressing at Bisley. This is part of the May Queen celebration, where the Queen is always a boy. The tradition is that Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth I, died while staying at Bisley, so a look-alike with red hair was needed and this was a boy.

Gloucester’s Mummers Play Boxing Day outside the cathedral Doctor John Brown attempting to cure the Turkish Knight who has been struck down by the Devil

Our next meeting is on the 7th of November when Chas Townley will enlighten us on ‘The Caincross and Ebley Cooperative Society, and its contribution to the Great War’.

If anyone would like to join HOTS, please see our website: www.tetburyhistory.com or telephone Jane Haines 01666 504196.

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Chelworth Bookworms

Ironic really, as it is Owen who is the innocent cause of the accident.

A Prayer for Owen Meany

by John Irving

At face value, this is John Wheelwright’s story as he looks back on his youth in 1950’s small-town USA. However it is his best friend, Owen, who steals every scene. Owen is a strange boy. Very small and with such a strange voice that his words are best expressed in CAPITAL LETTERS. Although very different in character, the two boys support each other – Johnny by giving Owen a place to escape from his claustrophobic home life at the granite quarry; and Owen by offering his unwavering support after Johnny’s mother is killed in a freak accident.

The boys first meet at Sunday school and the influence of the different churchmen with whom they come into contact is a recurring theme running through the book. However, as John states right at the start, it is because of Owen that he believes in God. Highly intelligent, but also with a strong sense of his own destiny, Owen is a mixture of certainty and superstition.

Johnny on the other hand, is just trying to find his way through life. On top of all the natural anxieties and insecurities of a teenage boy, he also feels himself to be the centre of an unresolved puzzle - for his mother died without telling him, or anyone else in the family, whom his father was.

As the boys get older, Owen’s strong

opinions and willingness to voice them, bring him into conflict with the school authorities. He leaves without the expected scholarship to Yale or Harvard and instead joins Johnny at the local university, funding his studies with sponsorship from the Army. This is a time of change in the US, the early optimism of Kennedy’s presidency is replaced by disillusionment and foreboding. We also become aware that Owen, whilst trying to appear worldly, has a strong belief that God has plan for him. Indeed, he thinks he knows his fate – and it does not make him happy.

A remarkable book, the story moves from farce to tragedy, exploring deep issues such as the small margins between faith and doubt – and whether you believe in miracles.

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Exciting opportunities await all Girlguiding members.

Daisy, a Young Leader with Guides has written the following about her recent overseas trip.

Last year I was selected from girls around Gloucestershire to go on a once in a lifetime trip to Norway with Girlguiding. The experience was incredible, We explored three different cities in the space of ten days, whilst taking part in numerous activities like white water rafting and daily swims in the Fjords. Did you know, you can drink fresh lake water too! We went on a tour of Oslo on a bike and did a spot of

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shopping at the same time as trying loads of new foods. I met lots of new people from both Girlguiding and Norway, and during fundraising too. I would like to say a special thank you to the following people and companies who helped me with my fundraising, and helping me reach my goal: Martin and Malthouse; Highgrove Enterprises; Jaguar Land Rover; Flying Fish Seafoods; Yellow Lighted bookshop; Tesco; Co-op; Thames Head Inn; The Old Bell; Sentiments; Tara at Cherish salon; Tracklements; Cowley Manor; The Badminton estate; The Jack Lane Charitable Trust; The Cat & Custard Pot: Rotary club; Tetbury Flower Co. and Girlguiding.

Thank you once again for all your help and support, and for helping me achieve this once in a lifetime experience. And a very big thank you to anyone who purchased my hand-made jewellery. Ha Det Bra (goodbye).

Congratulations to Vanessa and Dorothy who have both been awarded their Gold awards at Guides. Please look out for the Rangers at the Christmas lights switch on evening as they fundraise for their next adventure.

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Tetbury Bowls Club

As the nights grow longer and winter approaches, the members of Tetbury Bowls Club remain as active as ever.

The offseason ‘to do’ list from the buildings officer is already underway, with several members getting together to tackle one of the larger projects. This involves raising the slabs next to the wall along St. Saviour’s cemetery, levelling out the pathway, installing new ditch boards and then replacing the slabs. Plus, we’ll be deep cleaning, refreshing painted walls, and making small upgrades.

Work on the green doesn’t stop just because the playing season has ended. You may see our greenkeepers or specialists from Avonmore handling tasks like trimming, aeration, drag brushing, scarifying, overseeding, top dressing, and autumn fertilizing. All of this work is necessary to ensure we have a high-performance green next year.

The adventurous members who spent a fabulous week in Albufeira are already

missing the mild Portuguese weather that they enjoyed while playing three matches at clubs in the area. The organisers at the Valverde and Pedras bowls clubs were very welcoming, and our travellers met a wonderful group of people while playing in the friendlies. Needless to say, they are considering another trip in the future.

Early November marks the first meeting of our new club officers, and when planning for the 2025 season begins (although some fixtures are already confirmed!) Arrangements for the annual dinner and presentation evening are complete, and

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Weekly socials continue to attract members, whether it’s for a few games of bingo, teaming up for challenging quizzes, or simply enjoying a coffee and bacon roll together on the occasional Sunday. If you have a free Friday evening and would like to join in, call us on 07414 274375 to find out what’s on or email tetburybowls@ gmail.com.

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With residential trips, visitors, exciting term topics, after school clubs and a visit from Life Education, the term concluded with our Harvest Festival where we were joined by Reverend Natalie who gave us her blessings and volunteers from the Cirencester Foodbank who were handed our class baskets of donations. Thank you to our families who gave so generously.

Before the end of term, the whole school were led by the school council in their ‘Hello Yellow’ initiative for World Mental Health Day which saw pupils and staff adding a splash of yellow to their uniform for the day.

We are delighted to have been selected as one of only three schools in the Stroud area to be able to perform with a world class orchestra. As part of our music enrichment the Owls class will be able to rehearse with, listen to and perform with Orchestra Pro Anima. Before the concert date, the Owls will be visited by Water City Music who will support them with their rehearsals.

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At the start of the new term, the whole school attended a service of remembrance followed by the laying of crosses around the memorial in the churchyard by our school council, with the names of Avening’s fallen read by y6 pupils.

We have our second open morning on Wednesday the 6th of November 9.15 am – 12.00 pm which is an opportunity for prospective parents, current parents and members of the community to see our wonderful school in action.

As we head towards Christmas, we have theatre trips to the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon and the Bristol Old Vic in the diary and also have our Christmas productions to prepare for.

We are delighted to welcome a new Friends of Avening School Committee (FOAS) who have plenty of exciting new fundraising ideas for the year ahead, kicking off with the Halloween Disco at the end of term. Check out their Facebook page for more details of their upcoming events.

For more information about this busy place of learning, please see our school website: www.avening.gloucs.sch.uk

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Your inboxes like mine are probably flooded with crazy Black Friday deals in the last two weeks of November.

After all it’s the biggest day in the retail year. But what if Black Friday wasn’t all about the big brands. What if instead it was about celebrating Tetbury’s wonderful independent shops?

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poured their heart and soul into their trade, created magic in their own retail space, brought an independent shop to the high street and made the brave step to follow their dream… I launched an annual Colour Friday campaign… where I encourage everyone to reconsider their Black Friday mass consumption and encourage consumers to shop thoughtfully with small businesses, to buy fewer gifts from big businesses and more from the smalls”.

Colour Friday is a call to us to shop mindfully and shop small. It’s about celebrating the beauty of our local high street with our talented colourful independents and creative small business community. When you purchase from an independent shop, you’re not just buying something —you’re supporting a craftsperson’s passion, a story, valuable expertise or a unique piece made or curated just for you. Quite often these aren’t mass-produced products; they’re crafted with love, attention and care, each one carrying a personal touch. If they’re not hand-made they’re thoughtfully curated goods which come with a distinctive touch or industry expertise. And of course, Tetbury has an established reputation in “up cycling” with a thriving antique and thrift sector.

Moreover, by choosing to buy from our high street, we’re supporting local families and entrepreneurs, who run independent shops and employ local people. This supports our local community as a whole and contributes to a stronger local economy, vital to our way of life.

As part of this our first Shop Independent and Colour Friday focus, Tetbury’s amazing independent retail community will be asking you to think small and shop local on this big weekend before Christmas. Come along and support and enjoy a late-night shopping evening planned for Thursday the 28th of November.

The details are being finalised as this goes to press but as an example you’ll shortly be able to pick up a Tetbury Independents Shopping Trail map from participating shops detailing where you can enjoy late night shopping, glasses of fizz, Christmas nibbles or even take part in mini Meet our Tetbury Expert event in shops, across that weekend.

Small businesses can’t afford crazy Black Friday style offers, but as Tetbury gears up for Christmas that weekend, they can make your Christmas shopping colourful, joyful, personal and above all —about community.

Tetbury Town Council is pleased to support this initiative. To find out more, become a Colour Friday Ambassador, to get on the shopping trail map or for any enquiries on this event please contact participating retail shops directly or Alison Figueiredo and Vicky Bolwell at Tetbury Town Council.

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This month, Tetbury Men’s Shed Workshop and Allotment have been chosen…

…to be part of the Co-op Local Community Fund for 2024/25. For the next twelve months, Co-op members will be able to vote for their favourite projects that can benefit the Town. Watch out for our article in the Christmas edition of the Tetbury Advertiser for more details of how you can help us.

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Are Men’s Sheds only for older people?

No, but most of the men that come along are retired. This is because life after employment can be difficult and men often feel that they’ve lost their sense of purpose and place in the world. They can miss the routine and camaraderie between colleagues that often comes with working life. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation which can be dangerous for their health and wellbeing. However, recognising that age isn’t the only factor in loneliness and isolation, and that there is more to Men’s Sheds, for example sharing skills, informal learning and enjoyment, some Sheds have younger members. For insurance reasons we have a minimum age for members of 18.

What do you do?

We get involved in a number of activities including making wooden garden furniture, benches, planters, bird tables, hedgehog houses, bug hotels and much more. This time of year we will be trying to “turn a profit” by making unique decorations and novelties for Christmas. So if you are visiting the Goods Shed Art Centre for a walk or to enjoy a coffee at the Whistle Stop Café, pop in to see us in our workshop next to the car park, you may find a unique decoration for your Christmas tree.

If you think Men’s Sheds might interest you, or someone you know, we are open every Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon. You do not need to book or even let us know you are coming, just turn up on Wednesdays between 9.30 am – 12.00 pm or Thursdays between 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm. Find out more, contact us on 07955 088580. More details of our activities and where to find us are on our Tetbury Men’s Shed website www.tetburymensshed.co.uk

…and from the allotment

Our season has now ended. With a focus on quality not quantity our sales have continued to grow. We maintain several

loyal supporters who, with generous donations, purchase produce each week. Many other visitors just stop by and chat about such things as planting schedules, soil conditions, problems they may have had with their own vegetables etc. However, why we sit around chatting for so long also appears to be of interest! All visitors are welcome. As our numbers have expanded, we have been able to offer, within reason, labour to other

allotment holders to help manage their plots. This offers an opportunity for more of Tetbury folk to join our happy band, especially now with lots of clearing to do in addition to prep work for next season. We nearly always have biscuits, what better reason to visit us each Wednesday 10am - noon in Herd Lane, behind the Royal Oak. Alternatively email me on ken285915@gmail.com

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With all the horrible and painful images coming our way through the news media of wars…

…and the terrible attrition of people and infrastructure less than half a day’s journey away, it is all too easy to forget that there are threats on our own doorstep. Not physical threats, but assaults nevertheless on our well-being, our sense of security and, more immediately, on our money.

At our October meeting Rhiannon Parker, Fraud Protect Officer at Gloucestershire Police, gave us details of some of the various frauds currently in circulation as well as tips and advice to recognise, challenge and prevent becoming a victim. The Police’s approach to minimising and preventing fraud is to make the available ‘victim ‘pool’ as small as possible through information: the fewer potential targets the greater the potential to reduce the financial loss overall, which runs into £billions every year in the UK alone.

She finished her presentation with a very lively question and answer session and gave us all a copy of the ‘Little Book of Big Scams’ (published by the Metropolitan

Police) along with a contact number to report scams and a number to connect anyone who has fallen for a fraudulent attack straight through to their bank’s fraud department, so that action can be taken in the shortest possible time to minimise the potential losses.

Our November meeting on the 11th of November will be our AGM. Nominations for members willing to serve on the committee are being sought from the group with a view to introducing new ideas and initiatives into the branch. The commitment is not huge and ‘new blood’ can only be to the benefit of every member of Tetbury WI. After the

annual election to vote in officers for the coming year, which will be overseen by Kemble and Ewen WI as last year, we will be welcoming a speaker from the Wiltshire Scrapstore, based in Lacock.

Our Christmas dinner is in hand. Unforeseen was the difficulty in finding a venue that would accommodate potential numbers and, sadly, we have found ourselves having to limit the number who will be celebrating together in early December. Nevertheless, if previous years are anything to go by, it will be a great evening with good food, quite possibly a glass of wine and good company.

The Craft Group are in the middle of planning the stall for Tetbury’s Christmas market. Our table will be offering seasonal goodies including candles, gift tags, small stocking fillers for children and a lucky dip for adults.

We have also introduced three new WhatsApp group for members: a Visits group, to provide small, informal trips out; an Opera and Ballet group, to enjoy live streaming performances locally and a group to advertise items for sale to other members.

The next coffee morning at the Snooty Fox will be on Monday the 25th of November at 10.30 am. Tetbury WI welcomes members from the town and surrounding villages, we’d love to see you at our meetings.

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

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Firstly, let me say that this is in no way a political statement. One of the best things about Bridge is that it is played by a wide variety of people with many different views. We are a diverse group and respect each other’s ideas. No Trump is the first bid that is learned when starting to play bridge (see earlier articles) but Six or Seven No Trumps is a bid known as a Small Slam or a Grand Slam. If you are playing competitive Bridge, these bids (when Game is made) give you a lot of points.

The main problem is how to tell your partner you have a lot of points and that maybe Slam is, literally, on the cards. If you have twenty three points or more, you can bid two Clubs. Your Partner MUST bid as

this is a forcing, conventional bid and you may not have any Clubs. If your Partner has less than four points, the response is two Diamonds. This leaves you able to bid your best suit at a low level. Any opening bid showing twenty-three plus points is telling your partner that you expect to go to Game, unless they really do not have any points. A total of thirty plus points is needed for Slam.

A balanced hand and twenty – twenty-two points calls for an opening bid of two No Trumps. More on this later. Benjamin Twos is an alternative way to show high points. A bid of two Clubs in this convention shows nineteen – twenty-three Points. A bid of 2 Diamonds twenty-four plus Points. A

response merely going up one level (two Diamonds to two Clubs).

Cotswold and District Bridge Club Team

Tetbury Library

‘Autumn begins with … cosy jumpers, log fires, hot chocolates, candles and a good book.’

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The Autumn days are shortening and cooling now, so what better time to sit by a warm fire or snuggle up under a blanket and read a book! Alternatively, you might like to begin planning a trip for next year or a new garden design. We have had lots of new books delivered and new stock rotated from other libraries around the county, so come to the Library in Close Gardens to take a look at these. If we haven’t got the book you are looking for, we can reserve it for you from the other county libraries. Tetbury library can be found by driving left past the Fire Station, into Close Gardens to the end or by walking down the alley between the Highgrove shop and The Close Hotel. It is free to join the library which includes Apps for digital and audio books and newspapers and magazines. Bring proof of address and date of birth if you would like to join. If you have lost your card, we can find you on the system and re-issue you a new card. Remember we are

closed on Thursdays. There are no fines for our under 18-year-old members, so this is a great incentive for young mums and dads to get their children reading and without the cost of buying new books.

If you’re looking for a small volunteering opportunity, we have a few hours on a Tuesday afternoon available. Tetbury library is a small friendly library with a variety of customers, both young and old. If you love books and people, this is an opportunity for you. This is shared with another volunteer so would not be every Tuesday. Pop in for a chat or apply online.

Sophie has been working hard to develop our wild garden areas to promote a space for a range of wildflowers and bushes which encourages a myriad of insects and birds into the area. We now have ‘gold’ status under our green libraries’ initiative. If you have any seeds left over from the summer, you can put them in our seed swap box outside the main door.

Adele, Sophie, Linda, Fran and Emma

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Every Wednesday 2.15 pm – 2.45 pm

Lego Club

Every Friday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Paper Crafters Group Saturday the 9th of November 10.30 am – 12.00 pm

Storytime and Craft Saturday the 9th of

November 11.00 am – 12.00 pm

Knit and Natter Tuesday the 12th of November 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Nature Club Saturday the 16th of November 11.00 am – 12.00 pm

Scrabble Wednesday the 20th of November 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Library Club and Festive Table Decorations - Craft Friday the 29th of November 10.30 am – 12.00 pm

Autumn provides an abundance of natural learning materials…

Tetbury Nursery Playgroup

potions inside pumpkins, apple printing and making yummy crumble. Thank you to everyone who has given us these materials, including parents, staff, Tetbury Men in Sheds and Worwell Farm.

Adorned with waterproofs and wellies we’ve still been enjoying the garden, especially the puddles. We have our next garden tidy-up on the morning of Saturday the 9th of November, so we’d really appreciate help from anyone who has a couple of hours free for planting bulbs or a bit of weeding, in return for hot drinks and cake! More details will be posted on our Facebook page. We are also on the lookout for small logs for the children to make pretend camp fires or sit on in the garden.

Coming up after half term, the glitter will be coming out as we talk about Diwali and Bonfire Night, then we’ll be learning about Remembrance.

If you’re looking for a playgroup space for your child, you’re welcome to make an appointment to come in and look around, please email us at tetburynurseryplaygroup@ eygloucestershire.co.uk or give us a call on 01666 504855.

Tetbury Nursery Playgroup

…and the children have been having a ball with leaves, conkers, fir cones, pumpkins, apples and even alpaca fleece. Simply exploring these natural items promotes many areas of learning so we have trays of

them out, with various tools to help their investigations. Other activities they’ve been up to include making conker worms and leaf bug characters, using conkers and fir cones for counting, creating Halloween

It is a stone’s throw from Tetbury, Malmesbury and the Westonbirt Arboretum, making it the perfect location to dine with and accommodate your close ones this festive period.

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Tetbury Film Society has had a very successful start to its 2024/25 season.

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On Wednesday the 13th of November we will be showing ‘Rose’ (Cert.12A). The tale of two sisters, Inger and Ellen, and how their relationship is challenged on a highly anticipated coach trip to Paris. It is a thought-provoking depiction of mental illness. Writer-director, Niels Arden Oplev, drew in part on his own experiences of the stigma surrounding mental illness and how it affects neurodivergent people and their families.

I am looking forward to this screening because it is one of the few films that I haven’t yet seen because it has been chosen by another committee member and because it stars Sofie Gråbøl from the popular Danish television series ‘The Killing’! I am told that it is humorous, enlightening and genuinely warm-hearted.

As usual, doors at the Dolphins Hall open at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Everyone is welcome. Tickets cost £6 for visiting guests and can be purchased on the evening, alternatively we are still accepting members for all the season’s films. Just visit our website:www.tetburyfilm.org.uk.

This month committee members will also be attending the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) autumn screenings. It is an opportunity for us to watch the best upcoming indie and world cinema films before their release and should help us find that elusive final film of the season.

We look forward to seeing you.

Liz Farnham, Chair Tetbury Film Society Member of Cinema for All

Tetbury Goods Shed

Here at The Shed we are always busy organising events…

…that we hope will appeal to a wide range of tastes and ages and October was no exception.

This year’s Comicon is on the 13th of October went down a treat and was the biggest and best by far. World famous comics’ artist Brian Bolland signed his posters and books for a queue of eager fans while Steve Allen the inspiration behind the tv series “Fraggle Rock” shared his memories of the zaniest characters of the Muppet World. All agreed that the costumes of Cosplay Competitors were utterly superb as were those of the Star Wars ‘Stormtroopers.

The good news is both Steve Allen and Brian Bolland will be back at the Tetbury Goods Shed to give talks. Steve will appear on the 11th of December. Brian is still discussing possible dates. Watch this space.

A week later was our first ever Wool Fair including real sheep! This too proved extremely popular, with several events selling out beforehand including a special

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November sees music mirth and merriment coming to the Shed – please see our advert for more information and looking ahead to December and the Festive Season then special dates for your diary include: Two day Christmas Craft Fair on the 7th and 8th

of December – come along and organise all your Christmas Gifts in one go; Community Carols at The Goods Shed on Friday the 20th of December – such a very special Tetbury tradition for all the family and then on Saturday 4th January we have a super Panto “Beauty and the Beast”. But don’t delay tickets are going fast.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Goods Shed very soon.

Tetbury Goods Shed Team

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Walk around Tetbury hosted by Jane Haines of HOTS. For those who missed this we are organising another one for the Spring of

Tetbury and District

Since our last update, we have enjoyed a variety of walks on Tuesday mornings.

Several of these have seen us venture towards the Cirencester direction –walking from Misarden, Coln St Aldwyns, and Ampney Crucis – as well as a more local walk across the fields from Tetbury to Doughton. A small group of intrepid walkers also completed an eleven-mile hike to Cherington Lake and back, stopping for a picnic on the way. This walk had been postponed from July due to a mini heatwave (yes, really, it was the hottest day of the year) and was nearly called off again due to several days of heavy rain. All was well on the day however and the ground conditions were surprisingly good.

As you can see in the picture, there’s always something interesting to see on our walks……..

We have four walks planned for November. These will go from Woodchester to Kings Stanley, from Tresham to Ozleworth, a walk starting from Castle Combe, and a more local walk from Shipton Moyne to

the Fosse Way. Hopefully the weather will be favourable and the autumn colours will start to show their glorious display.

Full details of all our walks programme and how to join us are available on our website www.tetburywalkers.co.uk

As always, we continue to aim for a mix of types of walks, some starting from Tetbury

itself and some slightly further afield up to half an hour’s drive away. A typical walk would be between five and seven miles, and these are rated on three levels – easy, moderate or challenging.

Some of our walks include a pub lunch afterwards as we are a very social group. Lift shares can easily be arranged.

Tetbury and District Footpath Group Team

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We were pleased to welcome Angie Spencer to our October meeting.

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Angie who was born and bred in North Yorkshire now has a studio in Stroud where she works in oils. Angie works mainly ‘en plein air’ and recently she completer a yearlong project to paint the River Frome on its twenty-five-mile journey from Source to Severn and has been the artist in residence at the Painswick Rococo Garden for the past year.

Members have been busy preparing for our Autumn Sale of paintings which took place at The Market House on the 26th and 27th of October.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday the 6th of November when Christine Felce, will

talk about printmaking, drawing and film, which should prove to be an interesting evening. Christine has spoken about how the unexpected often happens when working with layers of imagery leading to interesting results.

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 web site 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

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As November arrives, the Market House becomes a focal point for our community…

… as we will remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, and

it provides a place to gather for our community to remember on the 11th of November at 11.00 am.

The Market House still holds weekly markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays and if you are not a regular visitor, please give us a visit, for a selection of different stalls on different days, from fruit and vegetables

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to fresh fish and plants. In addition, we have other stalls throughout the week. If you are interested in having a stall at the Market House please visit our website for further details or if you would like to book the Market House for your private event please contact Jo at Scentiments florist.

Our members will also be busy this month preparing the Market House for the Town’s Christmas celebrations. The Feoffees and Thirteen are always delighted to be able to decorate the Market House and Christmas Trees, which are kindly donated by the Lowsley-Williams family, with Christmas lights – they are the jewel in the crown at the centre of our town celebrations.

Finally, I am delighted to advise that we were recently able to provide a grant to a local student attending University.

Date for your Diary

• Friday 29th November – Christmas Light Switch on Event

If you think we may be able to help you or if you are a member of a group who could be helped with a grant, please visit our website - www.thefeoffeesoftetbury.co.uk – where you can also find out more about the work we do in our town. Finally, if you would like to volunteer to help us, please get in touch or speak to one of our members.

Lance Vick, Chairman

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Friday 13th December 2024

7.30pm at St Marys’ Church, Tetbury

With:

• The Jubilate Chamber Choir, Cheltenham

• Tom McEwen, Eventing Olympic Gold Medallist

• Rose Farquhar

Adults: £15 pp to include mulled wine and mince pie

Children (16 and under): FREE

To book, please scan the QR code or visit www.friendsoftetburyhospital.co.uk

Avening WI

Once again, we have a very full programme ahead of us.

Just recently an intrepid group of us completed the 12th (out of 16) leg of the Cotswold Way. A tricky nine mile trek from near North Nibley to Wortley on the outskirts of Wotton under Edge. Another walk was undertaken last week from Chavenage to Beverston and back. Not as hilly as the Cotswold Way but still a challenge as it was extremely wet under foot.

Our speaker this month was Caroline Povey “Auntie Caroline” of pickle fame. She was talking about the time she lived in Japan and especially how she and the local population on a small island survived the tsunami. She became very involved in helping with the recovery following the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami She has written several books including an account of this event.

Next week a group of us is having a guided tour of the Amazon Fulfilment Centre (warehouse) in Swindon which should be interesting watching all the robots in action.

We will be running the successful Avening Community café again in early November when we make bacon rolls, as well as scones and cakes for the customers. We have also provided a buffet supper this week for the Nailsworth Bowls Club’s awards night.

Our next very popular WI quiz which we hold twice a year, compiled by the irrepressible Shirley Hand is being held on the 15th of November at the Avening Social Club at 7.30 pm. All teams of four welcome. The receipts from the quiz are always given to a local charity.

Our theatre group has booked to see Room 13 at the Barn Theatre. We might need a stiff drink before the performance as it is a bit of a horror show!

We are planning to start a gardening group as we have some keen gardeners among our members. The group will help look after the recently planted community orchard as well as the planter we presented to the village.

Gwyneth Simpson, Avening WI

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Tea Smart Captures Sherston Primary

At Sherston Primary, we pride ourselves on being the heart of the community, and Tea Smart exemplifies this spirit. A local photographer with a deep connection to the village, Tea has been instrumental in capturing the essence of our school. She recently took all of the individual and sibling photos, ensuring every child’s personality shines through.

More than that, Tea spent two whole days with us, filming a special Day in the Life at Sherston School. This project beautifully documents the joy, curiosity, and energy of Sherston children as they explore, learn, and grow and we can’t wait to showcase the final cut. Tea’s involvement goes beyond photography – it’s about bringing the community closer together, sharing the special moments that make Sherston Primary unique. Tea’s talent, dedication, and close ties to the local area highlight how community-focused our school truly is. We are so lucky to have her as part of our extended school family.

We are thrilled to announce that Willow Class has recently been transformed with stunning new wooden furniture, generously funded by Friends of Sherston School. This new furniture enhances the learning environment, creating a space that is both calm and inviting, perfect for our children to focus and grow.

The natural warmth of the wooden furniture provides a sense of tranquillity in the classroom, which complements the excitement and energy that our children bring to their learning each day. The balance of peace and dynamism in our classrooms sets the stage for incredible learning experiences. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Friends of Sherston School for their ongoing support in making our school environment such a special place for children to learn and thrive.

Sherston Primary School Team

…they love the topics they are learning about, which makes them very enthusiastic learners.

We now have seven classes each morning and all year groups are taught as separate classes. This means that all classes are small and children have lots of individual and group attention to support them with their reading, writing and mathematics. In the afternoons, Years 3 and 4 combine to make a class and so do Years 5 and 6. Even when they are combined, the classes are still small. Learning for the Foundation Subjects is planned on a two-year rolling programme so the year groups learn together in the afternoons.

All of our classes have Forest School and Outdoor Learning sessions. The younger children do this every week with their teacher and Mrs Walker and the older children have longer, whole afternoon sessions for a term every year. We have an area dedicated as a base for Outdoor Learning and the children have built a tree house and willow cave. There is also a stone circle, kindly built by the Cotswold Wardens that the children use for story time a cooking. The children also have access to our extensive school grounds and our outdoor classroom.

The oldest children in Saddlewood and Ridge Classes are just about to go on a residential visit to the Brecon Beacons. They are looking forward to taking part in a night hike expedition over a mountain, gorge walking, navigating a disused train tunnel and a visit to The Big Pit. For many of them, this will be their first time away from home and with lots of their friends and they are feeling very excited.

Leighterton Primary School

We have an Open Morning on the 14th of November from 9.00 am – 11.00 am for parents of children due to start school next September. If you would like more information, please contact our school office. If you would like to come and visit us then you are very welcome to contact Mrs Davey in the school office on (01666) 890273 and we would be delighted to show you round at a convenient time. Further information about school is also available on our website - www.leighterton.com

Meryl Hatfield, Leighterton Primary School