Tewkesbury Direct Magazine April 2019

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BY THE AVON AT ECKINGTON

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Jack B. Walker See Page 10

APRIL 2019

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BUMPER EASTER EDITION Welcome to the biggest ever edition of Tewkesbury Direct, and a very Happy Easter to you all.

Inside this issue you’ll find a huge array of events to entertain you and your family during the holidays.

Whether it’s a meal by the river or a drink in town, a step back in time at the GWSR’s ‘Wartime in the Cotswolds’ weekend, Easter Egg hunting, family fun days, music in the Abbey or a night at the theatre, you’ll find a huge choice of events inside this issue.

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Churches together will, of course, be celebrating Easter too (see page 51), and there are craft days at the John Moore Museum in Church Street, and as ever, you can always keep in the swim of things at the Tewkesbury Leisure Centre.

There’s also news of some major music and family festivals happening this Summer - plus all your local news and views. Read on.....

A NEW CAR BOOT SALE FOR TEWKESBURY? It has been announced that a new Sunday car boot sale will take place in Northway Lane Tewkesbury, starting on Sunday 5th May. The organiser, Mark Hutchings, thinks the town needs a venue where local people can, buy, sell and recycle surplus and un-needed items, as reuse is the best method of recycling.

The sale will take place in the field opposite the former British Car Auctions site, with sellers setting up at noon and buyers admission starting from 1pm.

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A new event in June will see a glittering lineup of music stars head for the glorious setting of Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe.

A party atmosphere will be created in the castle grounds from Thursday 6th-Saturday 8th June, with singing sensations Alfie Boe and Will Young headlining.

A family fun day will be held on the Saturday, when BBC Radio 2’ Sara Cox will be joined by the hugely popular entertainers Dick and Dom, with music from Toploader and Roland Gift.

Alfie Boe’s special guest on Thursday evening will be Caro Emerald, with All Saints joining Will Young on the Friday night.

There will be food, bars and transport from various pick-up points - and various local charities have been given their own space to raise funds at the event.

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BOOK OF THE MONTH with Alison’s Bookshop & Music Room ‘The Western Wind’ by www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk

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February 1491 is the setting for Samantha Harvey's new book, rural Somerset, it's location. The story runs over just four days, and the author recounts the events, in effect backwards, starting on Shrove Tuesday, concluding on the preceding [Egg] Saturday.

Samantha Harvey's fourth novel is a big change from her earlier ones, and her move to Medieval England works as does the language she uses. She has cleverly chosen to construct the story writing in a modern style but with a distinct Medieval touch to the language, and the quality of her writing is so good, I, as her reader, savoured every word and sentence. Some authors have tried to immerse themselves in old English, Samantha Harvey has avoided that trap, and excelled.

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The story line is very simple, the plot far more complex. Tom Newman the wealthiest and most industrious man in the small village of Oakham, close to Bruton, has drowned, his body not found.

John Reve the village priest recounts the events of these four days, and the village folk come to him in his cramped confessional to unburden their souls.

Reve recounts the revelations of their confessions, some imagined, some exaggerated, their penitence to assuage their sins, various. These act as an antidote to the main story which is simple.

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Will Tom Newman's soul find rest?

John Reve has to untangle the events of Newman's death. He has to account himself to the rural Dean whom he summoned due to Newman's importance in the village.

Newman's death could have serious repercussions for Oakham as Bruton's monks are eyeing up the land, even though the village has no bridge and access is somewhat limited. Newman had been endeavouring to construct a bridge to improve the economy of the village which would help the local dairy farmer and secure the villagers' livelihoods. The Bruton brotherhood are somewhat feared.

The book is sprinkled with a myriad of quaint rural characters, and equally enjoyable village customs and traditions.

These all add depth to the tale as the weather, [remember the floods in the Somerset levels?] swirling waters, mist cloaking the English countryside in winter's damp shroud.

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Bredon Hill communities can benefit from donations In 2012, Kemerton Ents Committee was set up by a group of villagers who wanted to provide young and old alike with fun things to see and do in Kemerton.

The committee has run movie nights, children's discos, curry and quiz nights, all at reasonable costs. All of the events have been well attendeds.

It was never intended to generate profits, but owing to the success, the Ents Committee now has ÂŁ1800 in the bank.

They have decided to donate this money to local community groups and charities, so that others can benefit.

There are four lots of ÂŁ450 to give away, and worthwhile individual causes in the Bredon Hill villages as well as groups are invited to apply.

To be considered the following criteria must be met:

A quiet corner of Kemerton, pictured in April 2018 1. The charity, group, or individual must be located in a Bredon Hill village.

2. In your letter of application you must include background information on your group or charity. Things like how many people

SCULPTURE GARDEN RE-OPENS IN MAY The Sculpture Garden at Showborough House, about three miles north of Tewkesbury, will reopen on Thursday 2nd May. Until 16th June, Thursday-Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, visitors can see over 80 sculptures as well as an exhibition by local artists.

Entry is free, but donations are welcome. For details visit the website www.showborough.com

would benefit, your charity number (if you have one), where your money comes from now, and your plans for the future.

3. You must provide a clear outline and breakdown of how the money would be used. Quotes must be presented if you are intending to purchase items.

4. Give the committee a reason to pick you!

The deadline for all applications is midday on Friday 26th April.

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Rising folk star to headline Old Baptist Chapel concert One of Britain’s leading young musicians will headline a ‘Folk Treble’ event at Tewkesbury’s historic Old Baptist Chapel in June.

Kim Lowings, who is originally from the Midlands but now lives near Gloucester, will be performing as a duo with her father Andrew.

The family pair have been writing and collaborating since 2011.

They have become well established on the British folk circuit and together form half of the band Kim Lowings and The Greenwood.

As a duo they are able to showcase their songwriting skills and the intricacies of their

ALL ABOARD THE EASTER EGGSPRESS A special family event will take place on the GWSR steam railway on Easter Monday.

The ‘Easter Eggspress’ will carry passengers to Winchcombe where there will be themed activities, games and prizes to be won for the best Easter bonnet.

For advance tickets and timetables, visit the railway’s website www.gwsr.com

Kim Lowings acoustic sound with a warm and captivating stage presence.

The sound draws together mountain dulcimer, guitar, bouzouki and piano to resonate with Kim’s lyric writing and arrangements of traditional folk song.

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Andrew Lowings will also be playing on the night as a member of Town Musicians of Bremen, alongside nyckelharpa player Lewis Jones and guitarist/cit-

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The third member of the ‘Folk Treble’ line-up is local singer/songwriter Mike Weaver, from Worcestershire.

The event takes place on Friday 21st June and tickets are £9.00 in advance, available from www.wegottickets.com/ event/462206 or £10 from The John Moore Museum, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5SN. There is no bar at the Old Baptist Chapel, (off Church Street opposite the British Legion), but audience members may bring their own drinks.

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TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ Saturday 13th April, Tewkesbury Baptist Church, please note their new time of 25pm TEWKESBURY FAIRTRADE STALL Methodist Church, Sun 14th April 11.30am and Sat 27th April 10am-12pm. Profits from Fair Trade products help people in poorer countries.

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Rowlands Pharmacy have recently put 70 of their pharmacies on the market, following the lead from Lloyds last year to sell or close some branches.

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Poetry Slam at the Berkeley Sailing the High Seas again due to continuing popular demand, The Berkeley Poetry Slam returns with a hearty cheer. This month’s random theme is Pirates and the high seas.

We are hoping to set sail of culture with an and fun. Fancy Dress with a shipload of poems emphasis on friendliness encouraged. about all things Piratical. So get your notebooks out and start scribbling.

You can bring along either your own work or something by your favourite writer that will send a shiver through the timbers.

The rest of the evening will then descend to the depths of improvisational hell and hilarity that makes this event so popular with at The Berkeley Arms, Tewkesbury both seasoned poets and unbelievers……So get Friday 12th April, 2019 7.30ish - Late your Arrrs down to the Free entry Berkeley for an evening

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

ECKINGTON CIRCULAR WALK Now the clocks have gone forward into Spring, there’s no better way to spend an evening than with a stroll by the river, writes Jack B. Walker. This lovely and easy-to-follow circular walk offers the opportunity do just that.

The well signposted around to the south, route starts from Strensham Church can Eckington Wharf’s popbe seen high up on the ular riverside car park opposite bank. and picnic area, on the As you reach the lock, B4080 just north of the look out for the old village. keeper’s lodge on an Eckington Bridge was island mid-stream. This built from red sandstone spot is very popular with at the start of the 18th boaters, and many craft century and was recently are moored here. carefully restored. Cross As you pass the lock, Eckington Bridge the road with care, and turn left up the lane (2) at Strensham. is still a busy mainline go through the gate on and walk along to the T On the way you will route today. the opposite side (1). junction. pass under a railway On the opposite bank The route now follows Turn left and carry on bridge carrying the old you will see boats the old tow path along up Mill Lane, passing Midland Line from moored at Defford Quay, the bank for two miles some farm buildings on Bristol to Birmingham. It and as the river curves until it reaches the lock the left, until you reach Eckington Village.

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New Junior Darts Academy for Tewkesbury A Junior Darts Academy is all set to open at Double D’s Snooker Club in Tewkesbury later this month.

It’s all thanks to the efforts of Clive Burgess, a local darts enthusiast.

“I have been playing darts in the Tewkesbury league for about fifteen years and have run different leagues within it for the last five or six years,” Clive explained.

“I noticed that year on year, player numbers were getting less and less and that there were very few young players coming through.

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3/4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 4/5 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; 3 bathroom/ shower rooms; large office; private gardens; ample driveway parking. EPC D.

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Walton Cardiff

£535,000

£460,000

£450,000

Stunning detached home in a peaceful village location. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite and dressing room; kitchen/ dining room; triple aspect lounge; second reception room; downstairs wc; double garage; attractive gardens. EPC D.

A lovely elevated position for this detached house with river views. 4/5 bedrooms; master with dressing room; dual aspect lounge/ dining room; modern kitchen; upstairs shower room; study/ bedroom 5; bathroom; ample driveway parking; solar panels; garden. EPC D.

Impeccably presented with contemporary styling both inside and out. 4 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes; master with ensuite; modern kitchen/dining/family room; separate lounge; downstairs wc; utility; study; family bathroom; double garage; garden; parking. EPC C.

Twyning

Stonehills

Kinsham

£435,000

£400,000

£385,000

Sitting in an elevated position, this is a lovely extended detached bungalow. 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; dining room; bathroom; private rear garden; integral double garage; ample driveway parking. EPC E.

A completely unique design for this large detached home on this small residential development. 4 bedrooms; master with shower room; 3 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; study; utility; double garage; private rear garden; solar panels. EPC C.

A pretty cottage in a semi rural location, immaculately presented throughout. 3 bedrooms; lounge with log burner; kitchen/ dining room; utility; downstairs wc; conservatory; sunny aspect garden; home office; garden room/ workshop; driveway parking. EPC F.

Mitton

Westmancote

Stonehills

£385,000

Immaculately presented throughout, this is a lovely detached home. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ dining room; 2nd reception room; study; downstairs wc; utility; upstairs bathroom; ample driveway parking; garden. EPC D.

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£375,000

With far reaching views, a babbling brook, thick stone walls and a log burner - this is arguably the perfect Cotswold village retreat. 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; dining room; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; garden backing onto fields. EPC D.

£370,000

Attractive double fronted detached house with south west facing garden. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; modern kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; downstairs wc; conservatory; bathroom; garage store; driveway parking. EPC tba.

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Bredons Hardwick

£350,000

Bredon

£350,000

Twyning

£345,000

An individual 30s build detached home. 3 bedrooms; dual aspect lounge; kitchen; dining room; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; driveway parking; private rear garden; garage.

EPC E.

A spacious detached village home with lovely rear garden.

2 double bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; separate dining room; garden room; shower room; upstairs bathroom; garage; driveway parking. EPC D.

Popular village location for this extended semi detached home. 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen; lounge; dining room; utility room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; integral garage; garden; ample driveway parking. EPC D.

Stonehills

Twyning

Mitton

£335,000

£320,000

£320,000

This is an extremely deceptive home offering excellent space located within this popular residential estate. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; large kitchen/ dining room; lounge; study/ reception room 2; conservatory; downstairs wc ; utility room; family bathroom; garage ; garden; driveway parking. EPC D.

Located within a quiet close sits this detached bungalow with lovely front and rear gardens. 2 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; conservatory; wet room; single garage; driveway parking; brick workshop; no onward chain. EPC tba.

Only one careful owner from new in 1967, this is a lovely home. 3 double bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/ dining room; large conservatory; ground floor wet room; upstairs bathroom; single garage; driveway parking; garden; no onward chain. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

Tewkesbury

Town Centre

£240,000

£220,000

£185,000

Popular design townhouse offering highly flexible accommodation. 3 good sized bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ dining room; south facing garden backing onto mature hedgerow; single garage. EPC C.

Deceptively spacious home fronting onto mature hedgerow. 3 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; upstairs bathroom; private location; off road parking; detached single garage; front & rear gardens; solar panels.

EPC B.

Beautifully presented top floor apartment with views of the Abbey. 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; large entrance hall; bathroom; single garage with power & light; % share of Freehold; balcony. EPC C.

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Tewkesbury

£130,000

Tewkesbury £66,500 Shared Ownership

Great location for this ground floor apartment for the over 55s. 2 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; shower room; unallocated parking; communal gardens; 24 hour careline; day manager; no onward chain.

Great opportunity to get onto the housing ladder with this 35% shared ownership property. 3 bedrooms; lounge; dining room; kitchen; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; allocated parking; garden backing onto hedgerow; rear access; great motorway links. EPC C.

£140,000

This is a lovely light and spacious ground floor apartment located within the town. 2 Bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; box room; bathroom; allocated parking; communal courtyard; no onward chain. EPC C.

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Another challenging subject for Probus Club Hot on the heels of our report on our recent talk on fracking, Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club recently had a very interesting talk on the equally controversial subject of Global Warming.

The speaker was Ken Ingamells, a veteran meteorologist (and sometime boss of Michael Fish!) and he held us spellbound for the whole of the morning talk. Despite being 86 years old, Ken gave us a detailed, sometimes highly technical and very well argued discourse on all aspects of the subject which was entitled “Global Warming, Fact or Scaremongering?”

Ken launched straight in by telling us that most of the serious issues affecting the world today bear three elements: belief, opinion and facts - and global warming has all three. His intention was to give us the facts and let us form our own opinions.

He told us about greenhouse gases and what they consist of and how they affect the world’s population how for instance CFC’s in aerosols were banned in 1987 (but will take nearly 200 years to totally dissipate) and scientists’ realisation that nitrogen dioxide (emitted by diesel engines) is now a serious pollutant.

Ken described several other factors which can influence global temperature – the movement of the earth’s tectonic plates, reflection of sunlight and changes in solar energy. Many of the factors we can do nothing about, such as the earth’s elliptical orbit, the earth’s tilt and curiously its “wobble”, each of these having cycles of thousands of years.

So there will always be climatic change: 10,000 years ago the last ice age ended and interestingly 7000 years ago the global temperature was 2 degrees Celsius warmer than it is now.

Ken then gave us some options as to how we, the population of the world, can hold back global warming, each option having benefits and potential harm.

Reducing the burning of fossil fuels, wave power (expensive to build and harmful to wildlife and coastlines), solar energy (panels don’t last long and only generate in daytime), wind turbines (UK needs 25000 wind farms to fulfil our energy needs) and nuclear power (with radioactive waste active for thousands of years).

This was a very thought provoking talk and demonstrated what a wide variety of subjects our speakers present for us every Tuesday morning. If you are a retired or semi-retired professional or businessman and would enjoy the stimulating company of like-minded individuals, you are very welcome without obligation to come along to one or more of our Tuesday morning meetings at Bredon Village Hall as a guest. Please contact our Secretary Bill Bush on 01684 298419 who will be more than happy to introduce you to members and experience the Probus Club spirit.

Chris Brown for Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club.

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Tewkesbury museum’s restoration work is in full swing, just like the steam yachts shown here. The programme to restore the Salt model fairground reached another target with the reassembly of the model Steam Yachts.

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Volunteer John Shelley, an RAF- trained engineer, began the restoration by completely stripping the ride to it components and inspecting each part.

The metalwork was in good condition and just needed a clean and lubrication (John is a strong believer in the value of old-fashioned grease to maintain the original look).

Unfortunately, the wooden parts were not so lucky. Woodworm had attacked one yacht so completely that the side panel fell apart when touched, leaving only a pile of wood dust.

The yacht was treated with woodworm killer and new wood let into the panel. Several coats of Humbrol paint later and the join is almost completely invisible.

New planks were made to fill gaps in the walkways.

The yachts is the second of five rides to be restored, next up is the Chair O Planes. This has been badly damaged over the years, and many of the wooden parts are missing.

Fortunately a recent

museum recruit, Jenny, is a skilled woodworker and will team up with John on this part of the project.

community.

The job may be something obvious, even brash, like the fairground, or it could be

When all the rides are complete, electric motors and lights added, and static models have been cleaned and repaired, the whole display will be housed on new tables in the museum’s front room where it will act as a shop window to attract visitors.

Tewkesbury museum is fortunate in having skilled volunteers to call upon. In return volunteers get the satisfaction of a job well done, for the benefit of the wider

research in to Tewkesbury’s history, administration or stewarding; greeting the many visitors, answering their questions and keeping the museum clean and tidy.

If you would like to contribute to the growth of this Tewkesbury institution, or would like to learn more, please visit the museum or call in at Bookworm 150 High St, or send an email to facebook@tewkesburymuseum.org.

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OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition. It affects pretty much everything with a skeleton.

The deterioration of the cushioning cartilage which covers the bones at a joint begins to deteriorate and this leaves some areas with a thinner layer of cartilage and occasionally areas with no cartilage at all. This results in the joint space being reduced and this irritates the joint.

When a joint is irritated the body tries to stabilise it by introducing inflammatory mediators to pack the joint.

Over time a more permanent solution is needed. In this situation the body lays down bony grows around the joint line.

This is a sensible evolutionary solution however it does reduce mobility of the joint by reducing the joints range of motion. This is the reason arthritic joints get stiffer over time.

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ened of. Many people will have some and not be symptomatic but it can be very uncomfortable to live with.

There is much you can do for arthritic joints from aiding mobilisation of the joint, strengthening the muscles around to support the joint and taking supplements to

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TALKING OF TEWKESBURY by Amanda Orton

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Teresa Howell and Jen Messenger have been friends for many years and meet up socially once a week, writes Amanda Orton.

Recently, they decided to do something worthwhile during these weekly meetings and start picking up litter from around Tewkesbury.

Teresa is a self-confessed clean freak and has kept the alley between Margaret Road and Warwick Place clean and tidy for some time.

Both she and Jen decided if they “did their bit”, then it might encourage others to join in and make a real difference to the town.

In the five weeks since they started, they have already made great headway – you may have seen them in their yellow vests along the by pass, or noticed full red refuse sacks around the litter bins.

Red sacks mean that the refuse in them has not been sorted into recycle and landfill.

Their hi-vis vests, litter pickers and refuse sacks have been supplied by Tewkesbury Borough Council who have also insured them while they are working.

Offers of other equipment to aid them in their task would be gratefully received – in particular a trolley to move the bags when full, as they are heavy to carry.

Teresa and Jen said they have picked up allsorts of litter from wet nappies to tin cans from 1992, a dining chair, crockery and knives and forks.

They have in mind key areas that they would like to target in the near future, which they hope will create awareness of the difference that everyone can make by not dropping litter, but either putting rubbish in a litter bin or taking it home to dispose of in the household waste.

They would love for other people to join them – it’s a great way to make new friends and have a laugh while working.

They have already been joined by fellow litter picker, Trevor, and Teresa’s husband lends a hand too.

With greater awareness nationally of the negative effect of litter, they are hoping that not only workplace friends will join in, but also schools as part of lessons about the environment.

Also, if you’ve tidied up an area on your own, do post a photo and message on their Facebook page and encourage others to do

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In 2011 Chuck Pavey made an anguished appeal to have this building saved and eight years later his wish has been granted. I am very grateful for local photographer Alex Nugent for logging this story.

Some called it the Stables, others a Boathouse and it was probably both.

Such stables were typical of the Mill Avon’s water front clutter of commercial buildings from the 19th century, which were mostly swept away in the Riverside Walk Scheme of 1949.

We think it was also temporarily used by the boatbuilders, Durrant and Vickeridge, in the 1950s.

(Dennis Vickeridge is pictured standing below.) Since then it has been something of an antediluvian relict, depriving its owner of much needed car parking space.

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We wish the occupiers years of living there in contentment living in a boat house or a stable.

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Beautifully presented imposing five bedroom detached property. Accommodation spread over 3 floors. Three good sized reception rooms with the conservatory leading onto rear garden with its patio and decked seating areas. EPC C.

Well presented 3 bedroom detached family home. Lounge with feature fireplace, dining room with patio doors to the conservatory over looking the rear garden. Double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking and an integral garage. EPC tbc.

£259,000 Brookside, Evesham

£217,000 Furrow Close, Upton Upon Severn

£85,000 Otters Field, Greet

Immaculately presented hidden gem situated in the heart of the popular area of Hampton. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and the family bathroom. The property has fully enclosed garden to the front, courtyard to the rear and an allocated off road parking space. EPC D.

Beautifully presented 2 bedroom semi detached family home. Built by the ever popular Taylor Wimpy the property is one year old, leaving 9 years on the HSBC guarantee. Open plan kitchen/dining/living area and double patio doors to the rear garden. EPC B.

2 bed mid terraced family home 50/50 share with Bromford. The lounge/diner with access to the westerly facing rear garden with its mature plants and shrubs adds to the appeal. Gas central heating, off road parking for 2 cars are just some of the benefits this property has to offer. EPC C.

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Childrens Triathalon Event Tri Team Glos Young Triathletes are holding their annual children's triathlon on Sunday 19th May at Tewkesbury School.

The event features races comprising a pool swim, followed by a bike ride around the field, and then a run, all within the grounds of the school.

There are races for age groups ranging from 7-8 year olds up to 16 year olds, with medals for all finishers and tro-

phies for the top three boys and girls in each age group.

All levels of experience are very welcome at this friendly and fun event.

Anyone wishing to enter the event should visit www.britishtriathlon.org.

CELEBRATE

Easter Sunday!

Installations This Easter Sunday, enjoy great family time and treat them to a delicious three course buffet lunch in Coopers Restaurant.

Fitting, Maintenance and Repair of Fascias, Guttering, Windows and Doors

There will be an Easter egg hunt for all the kids!

Tel. 01684 276689 Mobile. 07824 331727

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World Book Day at Mitton Pre School The children and staff came to pre-school dressed as their favourite book characters, from Dennis the Menace to princesses, Elmer and The Hungry Caterpillar!

The children listened to stories including The Gingerbread Man, and

had a gingerbread man to eat at snack time.

They also used puppets

to tell the story of Little Red Riding Hood. It was a fun day which was

enjoyed by all the children.

By Ali Jones.

WINTER WONDERLAND Suppliers of the finest British meats to the retail and catering trade.

81/82 Barton Street Tewkesbury Tel. 01684 295002 @KevinsButchers

at Hilton Puckrup Hall Special Wedding Package

Includes: • Red Carpet Arrival • Glass of Mulled wine or sparkling wine and cranberry tartlets on arrival • Three course meal with a glass of wine per person • Glass of sparkling wine for the toast • Still & Sparkling water • Complimentary Bridal Suite • Complimentary Menu Tasting for Bride and Groom • Use of Cake Knife and Stand • White Linen • Evening Buffet of hot pulled pork rolls with sweet potato fries • Resident DJ SPECIAL OFFER PRICE Based on 50 at a package price of £2,600 Valid from October to December 2019.

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Tewkesbury Author releases his second novel The Music of the Cosmos is the second novel by Tewkesbury author Glyn K Green, following the success of Jung for Kittens.

It is set in a boarding school in rural Herefordshire, in one of those rare places where reality is touched by a little bit of magic, where peoples’ destinies can be nudged in a different direction.

It tells the story of a young musician whose life has been stalled by tragedy. He is drifting aimlessly and miserably until he finds himself dropped by circumstance – or perhaps Fate – into an environment of eccentric but well-meaning academics, unusual children, down-to-earth friends and an ethereally beautiful young woman.

It is a tale of love and friendship – and the meaning of life – told with warmth and humour.

An unusual and enjoyable book that may alter the way you look at

life.

Glyn K Green has lived in several countries in her life but is now settled not far from Tewkesbury, happily convinced that the English countryside is one of this world’s most magical places to be.

The Music of the Cosmos is available at Alison’s bookshop in the High Street, Tewkesbury.

SEASON START UP 2019 VEHICLE AND TRUCK GATHERING at Teddington Hands Truck Stop Saturday 13th April 10am til 5pm and Sunday 14th April 10 am til 4pm Courtesy of William Gilder 3 live bands on Satuday night inc: The Cookies 50s and 60s band, Rip Chord, covers, Chimp on a Bike, Rock and Blues.

All proceeds to Cancer and Kidney Research Enquiries: Tony Francis 07887 808107

GREAT IDEAS FOR SPRING

Stimulate your retirement at

TEWKESBURY & BREDON HILL PROBUS CLUB The Club offers retired and semi-retired professional and business men the opportunity to enrich retirement by joining like-minded people for congenial conversation, sharing experiences, listening to a wide variety of interesting speakers and occasional visits to places of interest.

Forthcoming Meetings in April: 2 April - Who do we think we are? with Dr Glyn Evans 9 April - Radio and TV hoaxes with Dr Mike Aggleton 16 April - British Leyland – doomed to failure? with John Macartney 23 April – No meeting (Bank Holiday) 30 April – Club AGM and lunch Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Bill Bush on 01684 298419 for further information.

Freshly cut, local Asparagus, in store this month

Award winning pies from, The Outdoor Pig Company

Fine, French, Pates, Vinegars and Oils from Ballancourt

Prepared and frozen for fine flavour, you must try Highland Bay ranges of Scottish seafood dishes

The Handmade Scotch Egg Company Over 40 tantalising recipes for great choice

Great recipies developed from a Great British tradition from Plenty Pies

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Teddington Hands (Roundabout), Evesham Road, Teddington, Glos GL20 8NE 01386 725400 www.teddingtonstores.co.uk

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For us it’s about making your day perfect, bringing together your vision and our expertise to create a truly memorable day. Visit our website www.gupshillmanor.com and simply click on the wedding brochure to download it.

Our function room is suitable for a wide range of celebrations and can hold up to 150 guests.

Whether you want a meal or just a drink with friends, the gardens at the Gupshill manor are the perfect place to unwind. As one of Gloucestershire’s leading pubs, our commitment is to using the finest local produce to create mouth-watering dishes, with an informal, relaxed service whilst still delivering excellent value for money. Inside or out, the Gupshill is the perfect place to unwind!

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No that’s not a typing error! Every weekday we will be offering our special “fixed price menu” Three fantastic courses of classic dishes for only £13.50. Choose from three starters, three main courses (vegetarian options available on starters and main courses) and three desserts.

The fixed price menu runs Monday-Thursdays 12 noon - 9.00pm and Friday 12 noon - 6.00pm

Why not come and join us for breakfast?

We open Monday to Friday from 9.00am, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am serving a selection of fantastic breakfasts from toast and preserve to the traditional full english and the ‘Full Guppy’ - for those who are extra hungry!

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Becoming a Local Councillor #MakeAChange Tewkesbury Town Council are encouraging all sections of the community to consider standing in the upcoming Local Elections on May 2nd 2019. No experience is necessary, individuals just need to live or work in Tewkesbury and be passionate about this community.

Town Mayor, Councillor Chris Danter, said “Becoming a Local Councillor is a great way to get involved with your community and to also help shape the services and projects that the Town Council will deliver. Local Councillors are closest to their communities and are best placed to find out what the real local issues are and how to overcome

them.”

Applications to become a Local Councillor are welcomed regardless of race, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, marital status, religious affiliation, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

Diversity within the council means that it has a greater range of skills, experience and knowl-

edge and that it better reflects the community it serves.

For more information please visit www.nalc.gov.uk/ourwork/elections.

Or call the Town Council offices on 01684 294639 or pop in for an informal chat about standing.

Bushley Bluebell Walk and Fun Run

Home Owners...

The popular Bluebell Walk is due to take place on Easter Monday, starting from the cricket pavilion (GL20 6JB) at 2.30pm, followed by afternoon tea at around 4.00pm.

The two mile walk is through private woodland not usually open to the public, by permission of the landowner, for which we are grateful, The bluebells at certain places along the way are a carpet of colour covering several acres, truly stunning if the sun is shining.

Join us if you wish for £5 including the tea, call for more details if needed, 01684 292350 or 07812 179002.

During the same morning we host the ‘Bushley Mile’ and Fun Run, organised by Tewkesbury Athletics Club.

Entries on the day from 9.00am or online for the races at 11.00am and 11.30am.

Refreshments available including pork roast, hot dogs, cakes etc, and hot and cold drinks.

OUR PHARMACY IN CHURCH ROAD BISHOPS CLEEVE IS OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR We offer a range of services including the new Minor Ailment Service. We can supply free of charge, subject to criteria, a range of treatments for coughs, colds, eye infection, constipation etc.

Don’t suffer, pop in and see us.

Badham Pharmacy 23 Church Road Bishops Cleeve Tel 01242 672653

Indoor net practises are coming to a close before the first matches at the end of the month.

More players for the ladies or men’s teams would be very welcome.

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• Landlord Gas Safety Certificates £55 plus vat • Annual Boiler Servicing Certificates £55 plus vat • Legionnaires Risk Assessment £55 plus vat • Electrical PAT Testing £55 plus vat • All Aspects of Heating & Plumbing

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Toploader, Sara Cox, Roland Gift and Dick & Dom have been announced as the latest artists performing at Sudeley Castle’s Party at The Castle event this summer They will join stage musicals legend Alfie Boe, the fabulous Caro Emerald, 90’s songstresses All Saints and Pop Idol winner, Will Young in a series of summer evening concerts at the historic Cotswolds attraction on June 6th, 7th and 8th.

Hugely popular TV comedy double-act, Dick & Dom will be kicking of the friendly Saturday with their fantastic ‘Dick versus Dom DJ battle’, followed by British indie band Toploader, most famed for their smash hit, Dancing in the Moonlight.

Roland Gift will be performing his Fine Young Cannibals hits too.

BBC Radio 2 drivetime host, Sara Cox, will

be bringing the fantastic event to a close with her full-on party ‘Just Can’t Get Enough 80s’ so dust off those leg warmers.

The fun-packed afternoon and evening event will see two stages of performers, free activities for children of all ages, food, bars and much more. A family festival in a day. Local charities have all been given free space to raise their own funds too.

The family fun day

will be held on the third and final day of the Party at the Castle concerts, which are set to be hugely popular events – all early bird tickets have sold out

Event director Dan Burner said: “We’re

thrilled to be working with Sudeley for what promises to be an absolutely magical series of concerts set against the stunning backdrop of the castle.”

Full concert details are as follows: • Thursday June 6th 2019: Alfie Boe with very special guest Caro Emerald. Gates open at 4pm Ticket price £37.

• Friday 7th June 2019: Will Young with special guests All Saints.

Gates open at 4pm Ticket price £37.

• Saturday 8th June 2019: The Party at the Castle Summer Shindig.

Sara Cox’s ‘Just Can’t Get Enough 80s’, Toploader, Roland Gift, Dick & Dom. Gates open at 1pm.

Ticket price £28 Kids £10 under 5s go FREE. Visitors may wish to drive but if not, Turned up to 11 have laid on buses from various points in the area such as Cheltenham, Evesham and Tewkesbury.

More info at www.partyatthecastle.co . u k .

Tickets are available via www.theticketfairy.com/ event/party-at-thecastle-2019/

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Hardware Paints and Varnishes Woodcare Hand Tools Consumables Flo Gas Electrical Key Cutting

Screws and Nails Garden Products Cleaners Plumbing Ironmongery Lawnmower Repairs and servicing and so much more

Haywards - a helping hand for nearly 200 years

High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JX Telephone: (01684) 292282 Also in Upton-upon-Severn (01684) 592607 Find out why we have maintained our thriving business for nearly 200 years and check out our wide variety of products and services at

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Nigel Sligh of Animals Only Pet Supplies

Cat of the Month HEDGEHOGS: THE GARDENER’S FRIEND Erinaceus europaeus, the west European hedgehog is one of seventeen hedgehog species and is Britain’s only spiny mammal, writes Nigel Sligh of Animals Only.

MEET TERRANCE Terrance is approximately 8 years old and a special cat who has FIV. Terrance will need to stay indoors and cannot be homed with other pets. He is a lovely boy who deserves a forever home. To find out more about him please contact Jenny on 0345 371 2730.

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Tel: 01684 273050

It’s a distant relative to the shrew, and it has changed little in the last 15 million years.

They are born in litters ranging from one to eleven. A baby hedgehog is called a hoglet and a group is called an array. They are primarily solitary animals who only pair up to mate.

The hedgehog’s specialised coat carries over 6000 spines, which are modified hairs, each lasting about a year before it falls out and a new one grows in it’s place.

These little mammals have an excellent sense of smell but very poor eyesight.

Hedgehogs are one of the few mammals that truly hibernate. Simply put, hibernation is defined by an animal significantly decreasing their body temperature to about 20C, thus slowing their metabolism down and entering a coma like condition.

Which, on awakening, takes some time to recover. It is said that technically Bears don’t hibernate, because their body temperature only drops slightly, also, they can fully awaken easily.

However, this theory is not supported by everyone.

Hedgehogs usually hibernate from October to April and are likely to change nesting sites at least once during this period. Their fuel during hibernation comes from fat reserves that have been built up over summer. Which is why supplementary feeding is important.

we can make their lives easier by removing barriers, for example, making holes in or under fences and walls. It is a

good idea to put a ‘Hedgehog Highway’ sign near it so that the hole is not blocked accidentally.

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The ‘hogs’ natural diet of slugs, caterpillars and worms is becoming scarcer in gardens for various reasons.

Specially made food in both dry and moist kibble is available, but remember, they should be getting most of their food from insects and worms, so this commercial food is only supplementary.

Dried mealworms are a tasty snack and can be addictive, ‘hogs’ are likely to fill up on dried mealworms leaving little room for eating their natural food with higher nutritional value.

Some people like to feed hedgehogs bread and milk. Be advised that hedgehogs are lactose intolerant. Bread is low in energy and is nutritionally worthless to them.

To make a ‘HogHome’, use a natural feature, a compost heap or log pile, these places will naturally have an abundance of insects and worms. If you are making an artificial home, make sure you use untreated wood and you create a tunnel entrance to stop predators, like foxes, from getting their paws in.

Our little nocturnal friends can travel one to two miles a night looking for food or a mate, so

COTSWOLD FARM PARK: Plus live lambing until 28th April. Near Guiting Power, GL54 5UG. Details www.cotswoldfarm park.co.uk CROOME PARK: Grayson Perry Landscapes from 2nd March 2019. Exhibition of five works including the epic Battle of Britain Tapestry and the intricate etchings of Map of an Englishman and Map of Days. Spring Into Action Family Trail - April. Croome Park is off the A38 tewkesbury to Worcester Road. Opening hours see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome SUDELEY CASTLE & GARDENS: Easter egg trail 6-28 April. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. For details of events and attractions, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk

Re-pointing and repairs of masonry using both lime and cement based mortars ~ Working on new, old and historic buildings to repair masonry and to cut out and re-point where cement based mortars have been used instead of traditional lime mortar ~ Damaged stone and brick repairs ~ Telephone:

07525 976940 or 01684 298029

85 years combined experience NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Open Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm LATE NIGHT THURS until 7pm Saturday 7.30am-1.00pm Friday pre-book available until 6pm OAP rates available Mon, Tues & Wed only GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

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It’s Party Time at Folly Gardens Vets Pet Advice

Folly Gardens Puppy Parties - a fun evening of clinical and behaviour advice for owners as well as socialisation for your puppy At Walton Cardiff with our Veterinary Nurse and Behaviourist All you need to learn about your new pet’s health, giving you and them the best start Training your dog to be a good citizen Goodie bag with helpful information for new owners Raffle prizes Puppy attendance certificate ‘Socialisation tick chart’ to monitor your pup’s progress Meet other new puppies and their owners and share your experiences both good and bad!

Advice about the best training aids

Call 01684 292244 for next available date

“All this for Only £10.00 per puppy!”

Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic Barton Road 12 Columbine Road, Clinic Now Walton Cardiff Open 2pm-4pm Tewkesbury GL20 7SP Tuesdays and Telephone: 01684 292244 Thursdays www.follygardens.com Clinics also in Bishop’s Cleeve, Barton Road, Tewkesbury and Bethesda Street, Cheltenham TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 33

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Are you struggling on a low income or in a crisis?

Contact Tewkesbury Foodbank

01684 296824

for food, friendly advice and help.

Annual Senior Citizens Tea Party The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury held their Annual Senior Citizens Tea Party at the Watson Hall, on Saturday 23rd February. Over 100 Senior Citizens from Tewkesbury were entertained by the Gloucester Strings Ukulele Band who played many well-known songs, providing a real party atmosphere.

The Senior Citizens also enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea provided by the

Rotarians and other local businesses including Cotteswold Dairy,

Drapers Wholesale Bread and Confectionary and the Mythe Garden

Local people helping the local community We’re at 76 Church Street GL20 5RX 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Donations always welcome See the shopping list on our window or give us a call

Open Day All Welcome You are invited to our open day on Saturday the 6th of April from 1pm - 5pm Come and have a look around and meet the team of professionals who are dedicated in caring for your pets.

• Our pet shop is now open!

• Our health care plan is NOW available to join hear more about how it benefits you and your pets • RJC grooming salon opens its doors on Friday the 29th of March – meet Rebecca and her furry admin team • Enjoy homemade cakes • Pet first aid demonstrations – with free goodies • Small pet handling opportunities – learn something new

Centre.

The Rotary Club is very appreciative of all the help received especially from Peter Aldridge with the Tewkesbury and District Wheelchair Association mini-bus. For many Senior Citizens it is an Annual event that they really look forward to, catching up with friends and enjoying the company of others. The Bingo and Raffle were also popular adding to a very successful Saturday afternoon.

The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury support many local charities, schools and events within the community. This year the main funding event, the popular Classic Vehicle Festival will be held on Sunday 18th August, at Tewkesbury School Playing Fields.

The event features a spectacular display of over 1000 classic vehicles, from the dawn of the motoring era, to prewar, post-war, American classics, custom cars, hot rods, supercars, motorbikes, those of historic and engineering significance to mass produced retro run-abouts.

It’s not just cars either…over 200 classic motorcycles will be on display, with all the major marques represented, plus live vintage entertainment courtesy of the Haywood Sisters, dancers, 110+ quality trade stands selling

everything from car accessories, autojumble, memorabilia to jewellery and crafts, plus a bar, dance floor and a wide selection of catering.

The annual event, now in its 9th year, is a must-do on the classic car show calendar. It’s a superb family day out, whilst raising thousands of pounds for both regional and national charities.

In addition, this year, there will be a Special Open Air Cinema on Saturday 17th August, the night before the Classic Vehicle Festival at Tewkesbury School playing fields.

The movie ‘The Italian Job’ first released 50 years ago, in 1969, will be a fun filled evening’s entertainment. The cult classic is often considered as one of Britain’s greatest comedy capers famed of its endlessly quotable dialogue and of course the famous car chase, featuring Michael Caine and Noel Coward.

The next fund raising event for the Club is the Charity Concert at Tewkesbury Abbey on Saturday 23rd March at 7.30 pm.

The Concert will feature Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra, Gloucestershire County Youth Choir and the Gloucestershire Intermediate String Ensemble.

Tickets are available from The Abbey Shop and the Sue Ryder Shop, in Bishops Walk Tewkesbury.

Later in the year, on Saturday 2nd November the Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Event will take place on the Vineyards in Tewkesbury. Each year this proves to be a very popular family event, again raising money for local charities.

The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury is very appreciative of all the help and support received within the local community and hope the events organised will again prove very popular in 2019.

By Anne Bartholomew President.

WEEKLY BINGO at The Roses Every Monday at 2pm

We look forward to seeing you!

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WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury and District 䡵 BREDON BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Every Wednesday morning, 10am 11.30am. Bredon Village Hall during Worcestershire term time. Everyone is welcome with their children/grandchildren from newborns to pre-school age.

For more information please contact bredonsteppingout@googlemail.com or check Facebook 䡵 BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month,1pm until 5pm.

A social group and an opportunity to try crafts and developtechniques.

Village Hall, Bredon. 䡵 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tuesday, 10am-11am, 50+.

Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road. For more details please call Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200. 䡵 CREATIVE CLUB: Mosaics,Pottery, Embroidery and Crochet Every other Monday from 21st January 2019, 7pm - 9pm Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, £3 per week.

For further information please call 07377 429495.

䡵 TEWKESBURY VIPs: A club for the visually impaired and socially isolated meets on the first Thursday of each month, 2pm to 4pm at Tewkesbury Baptist Church. Great musical entertainment plus lovely cake provided by Tewkesbury School.

Transport available. Call Chris on 01684 293527 䡵 CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre.

Second Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm.

For those with memory problems and their carers/companions.

Tea and cakes and singing favourite songs together. £2.50 per person. Call 01684 772559 for more details. 䡵 BUSY NEEDLES A free club for independent crafters who wish to pursue their craft whilst making friends. For more details please call 01684 276503. 䡵 FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library most Thursday afternoons. Advance booking is essential - for more information please call 01684 293086.

䡵 TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE: Tewkesbury Day Centre, last Wednesday of each month (2-4pm).

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

Advice and support, craft activities etc.

Plus tea/coffee and cakes in return for a small donation. Details call 01684 296238. 䡵 BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: Held every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm-4pm at the Tewkesbury Boys Brigade Community Centre.

Open to sufferers of lung conditions, their families, friends and carers.

British Lung Foundation Support Group. 䡵 TEWKESBURY YMCA RAILWAY SOCIETY: at the YMCA, Church Street, GL20 5RS. 7.45pm start.

Tue 2nd Apr - Members evening bring your Slides, DVDs & memory sticks to share Tuesday 9th April: Dave Goldthorp with a presentation entitled “B&W BR Steam In The 1960s” Tuesday 16th April: Members evening bring your Slides, DVDs & memory sticks to share

Tuesday 23rd April: Tony Bowles with a presentation entitled “The Gerry Dixon collection part 2” Tuesday 30th April: Members evening bring your Slides, DVDs & memory sticks to share Tuesday 7th May: Railway club AGM followed by a meal somewhere in Tewkesbury.

For more details of meetings and events see the society’s website www.tymcars.co.uk 䡵 TEWKESBURY FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET: Saturday 13th April, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 5PG, from 9am until 1.30pm.

A great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers, plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts. Stalls include: local beers & ciders, handmade chocolates,local meat and cheese, locally grown vegetables, artisan breads, cakes and pastries, homemade pies and meals, homemade jams and chutneys, local honey and beeswax candles, handmade gifts, jewellery, glassware, toys and books.

Held on the second Saturday each month.

TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FACEBOOK OFFLINE THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN TEWKESBURY Presented by Richard Chatham

Thursday 25th April at 7.45pm Methodist Church, The Cross, Tewkesbury GL20 5PY

Members £2.50 and Visitors £4. All welcome Further details on the website tewkesburyhistory.org

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MEET YOUR LOCAL PRODUCERS by Deb Gilder

Local wines from the Bacchus grape At Teddington Stores we pride ourselves on offering the finest local produce to our customers, writes owner and director Deb Gilder.

1982-2018

TEWKESBURY’S FAMOUS INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT

The management are very pleased to have served the Tewkesbury community for the past 36 years and very much look forward to seeing you in the future

Celebrating 19 years in Tewkesbury DINE IN • DINE OUT TAKEAWAYS • (01684) 273727 FREE DELIVERY (within specified area of Tewkesbury) OPEN 6pm UNTIL LATE Rajshahi, 121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU

CHINESE & MALAYSIAN CUISINE

OPEN TUES-SAT 5pm-11pm & SUN 5pm-10pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE (MINIMUM ORDER £15)

01684 292046

17 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AL

Specialists in freshly prepared Bangladeshi & Indian Curry, Balti & Tandoori Dishes Opening Hours Lunch 12 noon - 2.00pm Evening 5.30pm - 11.30pm

61 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ Telephone 01684 299584

Open 5.30pm-11pm 7 Days A Week

Take away with free local delivery 䡵 Woodchester Wines at Teddington Stores Many people may be surprised to read that this even includes wines made in our very own county.

Wine production in Gloucestershire is nothing new; in fact it dates back as far as Roman times.

More recently - in the 1970s - the increase in wine’s popularity in the UK saw vineyards being established throughout southern England. One of the most successful has been Three Choirs, which was founded just outside Newent in 1973.

Covering 75 acres and producing 250,000 bottles annually, Three Choirs offers a variety of wines. One of our favourites at Teddington Stores is the crisp, dry white estate bottled Bacchus - with its hints of elderflower and a long delicate finish so typical of this grape variety.

Another locally produced Bacchus wine comes from the Woodchester Valley Vineyard near Stroud.

Their excellent Orpheus Bacchus (named after the famous Roman mosaic which was unearthed in the village many years ago) is one which we highly recommend.

Woodchester Valley has three separate vineyards in the area, and its 2015 Orpheus Bacchus was listed as one of the

Independent Newspaper’s fifteen best English still wines. It’s a full bodied wine of intense character, and a clean persistent finish on the palate.

Other local wines in stock include Sixteen Ridges (made near Ledbury),Castlebrook from the Wye Valley, and Poulton Hill of Cirencester.

At Teddington Stores we are all looking forward to the forthcoming asparagus season.

As we’re only a short hop from the Vale of Evesham, you can be assured that our asparagus will come straight from local growers. The traditional asparagus season starts on St George’s Day (23rd April) and ends with the summer solstice (21st June) This is, of course, affected by weather and growing conditions.

You’ll find Teddington Stores just off the A46 at Teddington Hands Roundabout, with free parking on site. Call us on 01386 725400.

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

01684 293714 or 07724 630083 The Crown, Mythe Rd, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EF Sun & Tues-Thurs 5pm-10.30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm Monday closed, Open All Bank Holidays

Quay Street, Tewkesbury

01684 293220 All takeaway food is served in cardboard boxes.Your food stays warmer for longer,easier to hold and eat, and no washing up!

Exceptional quality Indian food with very traditional flavours

FREE HOME DELIVERY 20%on OFF TAKEAWAY collection orders over £10

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Mon-Fri 11.45-2 & 5pm-11pm; Saturday 11.45-2.30 & 5pm-11pm

Restaurant Opening Times Monday & Wednesday-Sunday Lunch: 12 noon-2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm-11.00pm

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Tewkesbury Fryer FOR A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN FISH & CHIPS, KEBABS AND BURGERS Gluten-free batter & pizzas now available every day Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff

01684 290888 STONE WILLY’S PIZZA

Mon & Tues: 4.30pm-10pm Wednesday to Saturday: 12-2pm & 4.30pm-10pm

All takeaway food is served in cardboard boxes.Your food stays warmer for longer,easier to hold and eat, and no washing up!

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䡵 1: Which actor played the character Arthur Daley in the popular television series ‘Minder’ for almost 20 years? 䡵 2: What types of animal are

䡵 5: Born in Palestine in the fourth century, which saint is celebrated on April 23rd?

Beluga, Minke, Humpback and Bowhead? 䡵 3: To which South American country does the remote Polynesian Easter Island belong? 䡵 4: Which flowers are known in Germany as ‘Osterglocken’ or Easter Bells?

䡵 6: Which American spiritual song, first recorded in 1909, has become associated with the English rugby union team?

ANSWERS: 1.George Cole; 2. They are all whales; 3. Chile; 4. Daffodils; 5. St George; 6. Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Test your powers of recall with six of the best questions in the Tewkesbury Direct Pub Quiz sponsored by The Cross House Tavern.

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䡵 MON 1st APRIL: Jam Session,The Pickled Plum, Pershore.

䡵 WED 24th APRIL: Jazz Club with the JB Trio, Theoc House.

䡵 THURS 4th APRIL: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

䡵 FRI 26th APRIL: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms.

䡵 FRI 5th APRIL: The Big Chris Barber Band, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 SAT 27th APRIL: Remi Harris, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 SAT 13th APRIL: The Julie July Trio, No.8 Arts, Pershore.

䡵 SAT 27th APRIL: Adam Hayes (Acoustic Rock), The Berkeley Arms.

䡵 THURS 11th APRIL: The Fureys, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 THURS 2nd MAY: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

䡵 SAT 13th & SUN 14th APRIL: The Cookies (50s/60s),Rip Chord (Covers), Chimp on a Bike (Rock & Blues), Vale Truckstop, Teddington Hands.

䡵 FRI 3rd MAY: Sarah McQuaid, The Roses Theatre. 䡵 MON 6th MAY: Jam Session, The Pickled Plum, Pershore.

䡵 THURS 18th APRIL: ‘Folk Treble’ Event Mike Weaver, Every Thread and Under The Wychwood, Oat Street Chapel, Evesham.

䡵 FRI 17th MAY: Passadena Roof Orchestra, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

䡵 THURS 18th APRIL: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

䡵 FRI 17th MAY: Gordon Giltrap, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 FRI 19th APRIL: Adam Hayes (Acoustic Rock), The Canterbury.

䡵 WED 29th MAY: Kim Cypher Quartet (Jazz Club), Theoc House.

STRUMMERS GUITAR OF THE MONTH

by Paul Thomas

SHERGOLD METEOR DE LUXE In 1982, the last of the original Shergold guitars rolled off the production line in Harold Wood, East London; thus, drawing to a close a brief but fascinating episode in the history of British guitar manufacturing.

Shergold Guitars was established in 1967 by Jack Golder and Norman Houlder, who had learned their trade under the auspices of the legendary Jim Burns.

Initially, the fledgling company produced guitars for other manufacturers including Hayman and when that particular contract came to an end, in 1975, Golder and Houlder found themselves with a large stock of partially finished instruments. It was from these bits and pieces that Shergold started to produce their own guitars, all of them topped off by an infamous headstock logo featuring an exotic-looking luthier attacking a guitar body with what appears to be a dagger!

The guitars they produced over the next seven years were considered, by some, to be old fashioned and ugly – hefty slabs of wood with gothic-scripted scratch plates. However, they were substantial, professional grade instruments with original switching options that have gained hugely in status and respect since the company’s demise.

The most celebrated recording of a Shergold guitar appears on Joy Division’s hugely influential post-punk album, Unknown Pleasures. Recorded in 1979, Bernard Sumner’s precise and unsettling guitar lines were created exclusively on a Shergold.

The particular Shergold Meteor De Luxe, which is Strummer’s Guitar of the Month, was built in 1979, making it over 40 years old.

Resplendent in tobacco burst with a smooth, re-fretted maple neck and powerful pick-up options, it is a seriously cool and collectable piece of musical history which, in new hands, has many more glory years ahead of it.

The Shergold Meteor De Luxe pictured above is available alongside many other cool and fascinating guitars from; Strummers, Malt House Emporium, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 8JP www.strummersguitars.com

QUIZ NIGHT WEDNESDAY 17th APRIL EASTER SUNDAY 21st APRIL Come and enjoy lunch with us.

PIE NIGHT THURSDAY 25th APRIL Nine different varieties including favourites such as suet and herb crust top, lamb and mince,steak and kidney plus a choice of guest pies TUESDAYS - STEAK NIGHT WEDNESDAYS - OAP LUNCHES THURSDAYS - CURRY NIGHT FRIDAYS - FISH NIGHT SATURDAYS - STEAK NIGHT SUNDAY ROASTS - THREE MEATS FREE HIRE OF SKITTLE ALLEY for up to 50 guests

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Well done, Darcey!

We are here to listen and learn about you and your business and help to make the complicated understandable. We will give you professional advice, and ensure you meet your accountancy and taxation compliance needs.

Young Darcey Griffiths, aged 9, chose to donate 12 inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust, a Charity in Hereford that makes wigs for young people who have lost their own hair for medical, or other circumstances.

A pupil at the John Moore Primary School, Darcey, has additionally raised nearly £400 for the Charity, through Just Giving.

Her proud family went with her when she had her hair cut at Tewkesbury’s Gira Capelli Salon, if readers would like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/darcey-griffiths.

Unit 29, Basepoint Business Centre Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 8SD Tel 01684 854414 Mob 07767 890699 Email info@devereux-hunt.co.uk

As part of our recent showroom refurbishment and our continued investment in the Citroën brand we've added to our Business Division.

Welcome Joanne Beresford. Jo has extensive knowledge of the Citroën Brand and funding options. Jo understands how important you time is to your business and offers a hassle free approach coming to you at your business to discuss your company car and van requirements.

We cater for all types of business from Sole Traders to Large eets offering you Practical, Reliable, Economical & Stylish Citroën Cars & Vans.

Please feel free to call Joanne on 07788 148428 or email joanneberesford@warnerscars.co.uk

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Take away boxes, warmer food, less washing up Two of Tewkesbury’s popular fast food outlets, The Kingfisher in Quay Street, and the Tewkesbury Fryer on the Wheatpieces Estate, now serve all their food in recyclable cardboard boxes.

Designed for easier dining, warmer food and, of course less washing up, the boxes are now the chosen option for take away diners.

SAUSAGE AND CIDER FEST 2019 at The Village Inn, Twyning Green, Tewkesbury, GL20 6DF 29th June 12 noon until 30th June 21.00 Fabulous homemade Halford Butchers sausages, extensive selection of ciders by The Village Inn. Bands lined up all weekend, other food and drinks options available. Free Admission.

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The community of Holy Trinity, Tewkesbury at the heart of our town

New Life for the Old Mission Hall Tewkesbury’s ‘Old Mission Hall’ on Trinity Street is now a Mission Hall again! Its re-opening was celebrated by the congregation of Holy Trinity Church recently after six months of refurbishment.

The Old Mission Hall

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In 1936 the ‘Brethren’ denomination used the building, which had been converted from an Edwardian carriage builders’ workshop, as their mission hall.

Residents of Tewkesbury today who lived in Spring Gardens

as children have recently come forward with fond memories of the Sunday school which they attended and the summer trips and outings.

After years of commercial use, at one time as a Labour Exchange and most recently as a

printers’, the building is now part of Holy Trinity Church and will be used for a variety of purposes including providing a space for today’s young people to explore their faith as it did nearly a century ago.

At a recent Sunday

morning service the people of Holy Trinity gathered at the Old mission Hall to give thanks to God and celebrate his provision through them of this additional facility with which to serve the community.

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Amanda is here to help you cherish and honour the memories of a loved one Amanda Smith is an Independent Funeral Celebrant. Amanda has previously worked in Tewkesbury for many years and is well known to many, she tells us a little about the work she is doing now.

“I started out in the you really listen to what “I often get asked the funeral industry back in is being said and you question “Can I plan my 2011 working for a local may think to yourself: “I funeral before my time independent Funeral didn’t know that was comes”. The answer is Director as an arranger, important to him or her.”

‘Yes’. By going to your as time progressed I The tone of the service appointed funeral direcbegan to conduct funerrings true to the person tor those plans can be als but wanted to do so being honoured. made, I would then sit much more for a family.

“Maybe you will smile down with the family With the knowledge and and share a chuckle or and go through the actuexperience behind me I two, along with a sential service details from decided to become a celmental tear as stories are the preferred music that ebrant. shared about his or her has a meaning, poems or “I have met many life journey. readings that have a sigfamilies throughout the “You have a sense nificance, but most years where I have been that you are participatimportantly to chat able to give them a pering in the service, not about their life to create sonalised and bespoke just being an observer. that unique eulogy. farewell to their loved “For a moment, the “We have some beauones, families that I essence of your friend or tiful places in and have remained friends loved one seems to come around Tewkesbury with especially In and alive within the room. where a funeral service around Tewkesbury.

“The service has set can take place, The “If you’re attending a the tone that will casGeorge Watson service handcrafted by a cade into a reception Memorial Hall, funeral celebrant, it will that is filled with Tewkesbury, the quaint be different. warmth and lively conchapel in the grounds of “The music that versation.

Tewkesbury Cemetery greets you is likely a “The stories that were both have had funerals selection of favourites of shared during the servofficiated by myself folthe deceased. As the ice will bring many more lowed on by either a service begins, you start to mind that you will burial at the Cemetery or to relax. As the service want to discuss with a cremation at one of our unfolds, it helps to guide other guests. surrounding Crematoriyour emotions with a “Your memories of ums.” heartfelt experience that the service that honBy Amanda Smith. is comforting. oured their life will live “You will find that on, for the right reasons.

Cherished Memories

“Helping you to cherish and honour the memories of a loved one” My name is Amanda Smith and I am an Independent Funeral Celebrant.

Civ Civil celebrants do not belong to any re religion and can perform services w with no religious content at all, or w with some religious content such aas prayers and readings.

I serve Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

A Funeral Celebrant is a person who can help plan, write and lead a Funeral service. People from all walks of life choose to be become a celebrant but all are motivated by a strong desire to help families give the person who has died a good send-off, one that honours, gives thanks for, and, even, celebrates a life.

Some Celebrants are introduced to families by a Funeral Director, others are approached directly. Either way, all will work closely with the family and the funeral director to ensure everything goes to plan.

Telephone 07958 384837 cherishedmemories20@gmail.com “Grief never ends but it changes, it’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness but the price we pay for love.”

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SPRING RANGES HAVE ARRIVED A wonderful range of christening wear, play and party clothes for Children 0-12 years

CELEBRATING 37 YEARS 1996 - 2019 122 High Street, Tewkesbury T. 01684 297935 www.theorangepig.co.uk

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Nickie pictured with some of the new spring clothing ranges

“37 years, everyday is different, and it has all been great�

Nickie Philipson - Stow, Owner of the Orange Pig Childrens Wear shop In 1986, Nickie purchased 122 High Street, Tewkesbury, and opened her shop, the Orange Pig. She sells a great range of pretty and fashionable, well respected clothing brands, for ages 0 to 12 years old. The shop has now become a destination for families from across the area.

Nickie comments on how many manufacturers have come and gone in the time she has been

open, and ruefully reflects on the time when the shop was very busy selling maternity wear, which went into sharp decline when leggings came on to the scene!

Over the years, Nicky has formed lasting friendships, and wishes to thank the ladies that

have helped her make the shop thrive, including June Micklethwaite, Lesley Gilby, Liz Cartmell and Julie Flynn.

Still a major outlet for traditional childrens clothing, Nickie warmly invites mums to pop in and see some lovely attire, and her Spring ranges are now arriving.

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Amazing Success in Gloucester Inter-Club Film Competition

Open ing immi nent

March 16th was a red-letter day for ‘Tewkesbury YMCA Movie Makers’. The Club entered two films in the competition which was hosted by the ‘Gloucester Film Makers’ at their H.Q. at Brockworth.

Film one “Herman’s Hermit” is the story of a married couple’s attempts to evict a hermit from their garden.

Film two “Tewkesbury Abbey’s Norman Tower” This is a guided tour of the secret places, not usually seen by visitors climbing the tower.

Both the videos were written, filmed, edited and produced by Club members. We are thrilled to announce that our entries took First and Second places. In addition, The Abbey film was awarded the Cheltenham Videomakers Trophy for ‘Best Visuals’.

This, the 52nd Anniversary of the Competition was contested by five clubs: Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Worcester, Stonehouse, Stroud and Bristol, for the nine films entered.

If anyone is interested in becoming involved with our Club, please contact Roger Butwell on

01684 298134, or visit our website, www.tewkesburyymcamoviemakers.co.uk for more information.

We meet on the first Wednesday of most months at Tewkesbury YMCA, Church Street. A warm welcome will await you.

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TEWKESBURY YMCA MOVIE MAKERS PROGRAMME APRIL 3RD: April 3rd AGM. Followed by “40 Second Advert” or “A Film Trailer” (Competition 1).

MAY 1ST: Training Night with Questions & Answers. Hosted by a member.

JUNE 5TH: “Video to Music of your choice”.

(Competition 2). (Later,

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Hosted by a member).

JULY 3RD: “Brian Reeve at Home”.

AUGUST 7TH: “Holiday” or “Day Out”.

(Competition 3). (Later, Hosted by a member).

SEPTEMBER 4TH: Guest Speaker.

OCTOBER 2ND: “Open Competition” (Competition 4).

(Later, Hosted by a member).

NOVEMBER 6TH: Judgement Night.

DECEMBER: No Meeting. Annual Dinner & Presentations. (Venue to be arranged).

Meetings held at Tewkesbury YMCA at 7:45, unless otherwise stated.

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MITTON W.I. A packed March meeting heard Esme talk on the history of the W.I. More new ladies attended group too, which was great.

Esme firstly explained her reason for joining the W.I. following a move to Devon – to meet new friends and colleagues (nothing changes!). She told us about Adelaide Hoodless in Canada who wished to educate women and Madge Watts who exported the idea to Britain and helped to start the first British W.I. In Wales.

We were also invited to think about the difference between our lives now and the lives of women at that time, housing, healthcare etc. which spurred on these pioneers. She also told us about Lady Gertrude Denman, who joined the movement in 1916 and became president of the National Federation for 30 years. As a fairly new group, it was good to learn more about the origins of this great movement and for all these strong women to be brought to life – many thanks Esme for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm.

April’s meeting will be a talk about a charity helping schools and hospitals in Gambia and Sierra Leone. We will also be donating a good number of knitted hats for use in the maternity wards of these hospitals.

New members very welcome to come along and join us. Mitton W.I. meets every first Monday of each month at Mitton Manor Primary School at 7.30pm.

If you would like more information please call 07846 453523 or MittonWI@gmail.com.

YOUNG IDEAS By Sofia Hasa, aged 8

Our consumer affairs reporter for young people, Sofia, has been out and about sampling the delights of Tewkesbury.

This month she told us about a scrummy strawberry milkshake she enjoyed at the Carousel Tea Room and Sweet Shop.

She said “It is amazing and has so many different milkshakes and delicious treats.”

Carousel business partner Christophe Pope said “It was great to see Sofia and her mum on our opening day! We are open 7 days a week (9.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday, and 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday) in our Carousel themed tearooms on Tewkesbury High Street. Make sure you pop in for a cream tea soon and be super indulgent with one of our ice cream milkshakes.”

I would fully recommend Blissful Bathrooms. They have just completely transformed my bathroom into a beautiful room. The whole experience has been a pleasure and I can’t thank the team enough. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

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£23,500 Pocket Parks Plus Grant for Tewkesbury Town Tewkesbury Town Council are delighted to have been awarded a grant for £23,500 as part of Pocket Parks Plus grant scheme from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The grant will be used to help fund phase one of the refurbishment of the Warwick Place play area in Prior’s Park, Tewkesbury. The work, which includes the removal of the current equipment and installation of two new multi activity structures will be completed by early May 2019.

Tewkesbury Town Council and the Heart of Prior’s Park (HOPP) have been working together for three years to plan and fundraise for the refurbishment.

Chairman of HOPP; Gavin Preedy, said ‘It is fantastic that the refurbishment at Warwick Place play area will start this year. The community are looking forward to seeing their plans implemented and HOPP are grateful to the Town Council for their support of this project.’

Tewkesbury Town Mayor; Cllr Chris Danter, said ‘The Town Council has been working hard to secure funding for this project and we are delighted that we are

now able to start phase one of the project,

thanks to the Pocket Parks Plus grant.’

NEWTOWN W.I.

Angela Panrucker is an amazing speaker with a wealth of knowledge at her finger tips. Her talk with slides on the ‘Order of the Garter’ was full of history, pageantry and famous faces.

She and her husband have been to watch 33 Garter ceremonies at Windsor Castle that have taken place in all weathers from baking hot sun to pouring rain. Who would believe that something as simple as a parade could be so fascinating. Maybe we will all apply for tickets next year!

Our next meeting is on April 10th when we will learn about the work of the ‘Willow Trust’.

If you are interested in joining us please telephone 01684 292067 for more information.

HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY Lisa Thompson celebrates her first year in business since she bought the Card Rack business in Tewkesbury’s High Street.

Lisa said, “I would like to thank all my lovely customers for coming to buy their greeting cards and gifts from me, and hope to see you all again soon.”

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Tewkesbury Park Launches Brand-New Brunch Hurrah for the weekend and the wonderful ritual of Brunch!! Brunch has landed in Tewkesbury, but more importantly at Tewkesbury Park, which has unveiled its own version of the weekend brunch.

Available every Sunday, Make-your-own salad of Canton tea, Clifton freshly-blended juices, from 11.30am – 3pm, boards, with a tempting Coffee and a range of to smoothies and mockpriced at £20.00 per selection of appetising chilled beverages, from tails. adult and £10.00 for dishes, from gin & beetchildren aged 5-12root, home-cured years (under 5s go free). salmon gravlax with Served in Mint, the crushed avocado, to hotel’s brand-new assorted charcuterie restaurant, guests will platters and orzo pasta be welcomed with the salad, with a lemon & mmmmmm…fabulous basil dressing. aroma of coffee.

Besides a mouthA plush venue to watering selection of enjoy the cordial practice puddings, prepared by of dining with friends, the hotel’s new pastry family, or simply sitting chef, Peter Turnpenny, a back and lazing over the waffle station along with weekend papers, guests a Willy Wonka chocolate are encouraged to take fountain, will keep the their time and enjoy one child in you occupied. of the US’s best exports!

Prepared by executive chef, Anuj Thakur and his team, a buffet style brunch offering posh breakfast favourites, like eggs benedict with jerkspiced pulled pork, and smoked haddock, spring onion and saffron kedgeree.

Easter decorations and chocolate goodies

Houseplants & bowl arrangements Gifts, chocolates & toiletries Books & cards Well stocked plant area Seeds, bulbs and garden care Specialist bird care products Customer loyalty scheme

TODDINGTON, Nr. WINCHCOMBE, GLOS. GL54 5DT OPEN-Mon-Sat:9am-5pm Sunday:10am-4pm NEXT TO THE STEAM RAILWAY Tel: 01242 621314

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And with Mint’s fresh, vibrant interiors and generous windows, commanding stunning views of the Cotswolds and beyond, Tewkesbury Park guarantees the perfect venue for weekend brunch!

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Tewkesbury High Street Fine Food & Craft Market Sunday 28th April Over 70 stalls spanning the length of Tewkesbury High Street, 10:00am - 4:00pm, including a wide variety of goods, from beer to jewellery and cakes to glassware.

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It is with great regret that James and Helen announce the sale of Tewkesbury Cookshop This well-known, family run business has been in the town for many years, but the couple are having to sell up and move on because of ongoing health and family issues which have long affected their ability to run the shop as they had wanted.

James said, “It’s a really sad time for us both, but we believe that the right person can make a success of the business by building it up into a vibrant part of the community, which it deserves to be. We had so many plans, but sadly things haven’t worked out for us personally and we haven’t been able to carry them out.”

They hope that someone in the town will want to take over this prominent retail landmark on our High Street and stop it from becoming another empty shop.

They are not looking to make any profit from the sale, so are just asking for the price of the current stock and the main fixtures and fittings in return for a quick sale.

Helen said, “The cur-

rent landlords have confirmed that they would be happy to negotiate a lease with the buyer.

Please contact James or I if you are genuinely interested, by email: info@tewkesburycookshop.co.uk.”

She added, “We want to thank every one of our customers over the last four and a half years for their support and enthusiasm. We’ll be very sad to leave the shop, but hope that it will continue to be run by a Tewkesbury local well into the future.”

The shop will remain open in the meantime with its revised opening hours of 9.45 to 2.45pm Mon-Fri, and 9-5pm Saturday. Please support all your local independent retailers!

TEWKESBURY FLOWER CLUB at Bushley Village Hall Tuesday 9th July 7.00pm and the meeting begins at 7.30pm This month our demonstrator is Nicky Heal and his title is “Creative Creations” Visitors are very welcome to join us and entrance is £6. No experience is necessary - just join us for a relaxing evening watching an expert arrange beautiful flower.

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A Tewkesbury success story Little did Stefan Roberts know 14 years ago that he would today own a multimillion pound enterprise boasting 400 vans and 15 depots delivering millions of parcels throughout the UK. Last year Roberts Express Delivery was renamed RED Transport & Logistics showing how far the company has come since the early days when it was just Stefan as a man-and-a-van operation.

Still based in Tewkesbury, RED moved to new premises in Gannaway Lane last year to cope with the growth in the business both for the same day courier requirements and the storage facilities they offer to companies small and large. RED is able to deliver anything from a small document all the way up to a large container anywhere in the UK or overseas. Last year, RED obtained an Operator Licence that enables them to run lorries from their depot in Tewkesbury. RED have already invested in an 18t curtain-sided lorry and are looking to further enhance their fleet with another two lorries this year.

“Tewkesbury is hugely important to me and to my company, I have had offers to move our HQ to other parts of the country but Tewkesbury is my town and where I grew up. I owe much of the growth of the company in the early days to those who live and work in Tewkesbury.” said Stefan.

Locally the company can now offer personal and small business storage alongside their larger commercial palletised division. The personal and small business storage is a growing area and people are able to

Alonso, Operations Director at RED. It is not surprising that RED is growing and the number of services that they offer to domestic and commercial customers. When you next see a RED van driving

store a small A4 document box on a monthly basis and this has appealed to many small businesses that need to store archived materials that are clogging up their own valuable office and garage spaces.

“We don’t just have the new RED HQ in Tewkesbury, but have two larger storage facilities for the palletised storage with secure personal and small business storage at our Head Office in Gannaway Lane.” said Ulysses

through Tewkesbury either completing a same day courier drop, a house move or even a large HGV palletised delivery then remember this is a Tewkesbury success story of one man and his van 14 years ago.

For more information on RED or to take advantage of their local storage facilities, house removal service or courier services then call RED today on 01684 296677 or go to www.redtransportandlogistics.co.uk.

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Congratulations to Tewkesbury Town Pumas Under 14s on reaching the Final of the Ambassador Evesham Football League Cup for the second time in three years!

Coaches Wayne en leaders of the division who have been with Chamberlain and Lee above. them ever since the start Holberton are justifiably The boys’ team spirit and whose continued proud of the boys’ and camaraderie has support is vital in progress and achievedeveloped from joining enabling the club to proments - they are also the Pumas aged eight vide sport facilities for clear leaders and unbeatthrough being together youngsters locally. en in their league, where daily at Tewkesbury Good luck to the Pumas they have shown great School. This togetherfor their big day on May skill and ability. ness is backed by very 18!

Equally important is supportive parents, Tewkesbury Town their fighting spirit, beatincluding Chris Harding Colts is an FA Charter ing two higher division (fitness coach), who give Standard Club committed teams in the Cup, includtheir time voluntarily in to developing male and ing previously unbeaten many essential ways, female football for all Droitwich Spa Lions in such as organisation, ages and abilities, with the semis. This same administration and colteams from ages 5 to 18, determination will be lecting fees. as well as adult teams. needed in the Final at Tewkesbury Town If you are interested in Pershore Town on Pumas would like to give joining one of their Saturday May 18 special thanks to sponteams, please email sec(11.30am) against sors Pollard Precision retary@tewkesburyWelland Juniors, unbeatEngineering Limited, town.co.uk.

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SEVERN UNIT MVS TRAIN WITH AVON NAVIGATION TRUST In early March three members of the Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service joined with volunteers of The Avon Navigation Trust at their Annual Volunteer's Seminar in Evesham.

Head of Severn Unit Nic Price said “We work closely with ANT during the year and were pleased to take part in their First Aid Awareness Course run by First Response Trainers in the morning.

This was an excellent course covering many aspects of First Aid including CPR training using “Resusci Annie” manikins as well as learning how to operate an AED machine (Automatic External Defibrillator). Other useful subjects covered in depth included how to deal with someone choking and also wound treatment.”

During lunchtime ANT chief Executive Clive Matthews invited the volunteers to visit nearby Evesham Lock which was completely drained and undergoing extensive repairs and he explained exactly how this work is being undertaken which gave everyone a rare insight into how these locks were made and operate.

Afternoon sessions covered the work the ANT staff and volunteers had done during the last year and what

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WHAT’S ON AT JOHN MOORE MUSEUM EASTER CRAFT DAYS: 9th to 26th April 2019, 10am 12pm – Daily Tuesdays to Fridays.

The Old Baptist Chapel, Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 5RZ.

In the mood for some crafting fun?

Then come along to the Old Baptist Chapel during this Easter holiday to make some Easter inspired crafts!

Bunnies & Easter Egg Silhouettes – 9th, 12th,

18th & 25th Handprint Lilies – 10th, 16th, 23rd & 26th Easter Finger Puppets – 11th, 17th & 24th All materials will be supplied.

FREE ENTRY, DONATIONS WELCOME. WIND IN THE WILLOWS EASTER HUNT: Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Monday 22nd April 2019, Daily 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm.

The John Moore Museum, 41 Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5SN. This Easter the museum is being inspired by the children’s classic Wind In the Willows!

Come along to meet the wonderful characters from the book, and be able to touch the animals

within our collection.

You can cuddle Mr Badger, see wild Mr Toad, stroke Mole and don’t forget friendly Ratty!

There will be a range of trails and quizzes for you to take part in, so if you can find all the clues you will win a prize!

And if you like making crafts, then you can also make a character face mask too!

Don’t miss out on these fun filled days, there is so much for you to see and do!

Tickets: usual admission prices apply.

THE WORK OF THE JOHN MOORE MUSEUM - MUSEUM TALK: Saturday 27th April 2019, 11am to 12pm.

The Old Baptist Chapel, Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, GL20 5RZ .

Given by Simon Lawton, the current curator, this introductory talk on the work of the museum includes the restoration, preservation and conservation of the Museum’s historic buildings and collections.

This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions about what it is like to run a museum, and what goes on behind the scenes to make a museum a success.

Tickets: Adult £6.00, Concession £4.50, Child £2.00.

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OUR ALLEYWAYS by Steve Goodchild

THE FLETCHERS AND FLETCHER’S ALLEY In 1924, Mrs Sarah Ann Fletcher died in the workhouse. She was 102 years old and blind, but despite this she was a celebrated citizen and retained her memory to the last. She was the last link to events like Queen Victoria’s coronation. She was the widow of Richard Fletcher, Gunsmith and bell hanger. They were of a dynasty of Fletcher gunsmiths, who had two shops in Tewkesbury as well as gunsmiths in Worcester and Gloucester.

Her husband died young. He was Captain of the Fire Brigade and was very badly injured in 1872 when a barrel of paraffin exploded in the basement of Turner and Yorke’s Ironmongers in Fletchers plan the High Street. His business and all his property, in Fletcher’s tions were confirmed courts by the Council in Alley and elsewhere, and went ahead. In 2003 1941 because he refused was sold up in 1875. new cottages were built to purchase the standard Fletcher’s Alley is in their place. Designed style of dustbin. maybe one of the least locally, they fit beautiThe most excitement, changed alleys in fully into the alleythough, was in 1856, Tewkesbury.

The scape. when William Day and repaving fifty years ago As in other alleys, others forcibly entered when blue bricks were water quality was a con‘certain tenements’ in replaced with concrete tinuing problem. After Fletcher’s Alley. They paviours caused such an many attempts to had belonged to John outcry that it’s never improve it, an order was Prichard, who predebeen done since. In the finally issued in 1899 to ceased his wife. She left nineteenth century, pipe the public supply in. them in her will to Mrs there were ten cottages The two landlords Fryzer. William Day’s in the alley. In recent involved agreed to foot claim was that they years, two cottages have the bill for their tenants, should have passed to been converted to one. but both asked to retain him, and rather than their wells and pumps using the legal route he for their own houses. hired some ‘muscle’ and One, Mr Watson, was a took possession. He, in baker with his shop in turn, was evicted by Mrs the alley front house.

Fryzer’s brother, and There’s no record of possession continued to anyone coming to harm go back and forth. from his products!

Eventually, the courts Compared with many, took control and conFletcher’s alley has had demned the violent posa quiet and peaceful session of the property.

Fletchers Alley existence. There have Satisfied with confirmaentrance been deaths and injuries tion of her ownership, In common with the in wartime and with a Mrs Fryzer didn’t pursue rest of the town, living river at the foot of the damages. It must have conditions came under alley the tragic drowning been a worrying time for the scrutiny of the of small children was the poor tenants!

Council, but when a unfortunately inevitable.

Today, though, the clearance order was pubThere have been occaalley is quiet, peaceful lished in 1938, and later sional misdemeanours. and a pleasant walkway confirmed, it was conIn 1880, Jane Fletcher between Barton Street fined to just two cotand Mary Ryland sued and Swilgate Road. tages, Numbers 5 and 6, each other over an altertogether with a WC, cation in the alley; in wash-house and shed.

1909, William Sweet Mrs Jones, the owner, was fined and bound objected on the basis over for beating his wife; that the tenants had in 1927 George Booth, been there for 40 or 50 13, was found guilty of years and also she’d pulling the feathers out already lost 25 or 30 of pigeon’s tails. He was properties to clearance discharged on condition orders, which was that his father suitably affecting her income. punished him. Frank Fletchers Alley Despite this, the demoliBirch was taken to the

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The Big Summer Toy and Collectable Sale 2019 1-2 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA 01684 296540 NEXT AUCTIONS

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Now is a good time to have a look through your household possessions, as entries are now being invited for the Annual Toy and Collectables sale taking place at Church Street Auctions in Tewkesbury on Thursday the 15th August.

The sale is a favourite with bidders interested in Militaria, Kitchenalia, breweryana, records, scientific instruments, coins, toys,in fact most things of bygone interest.

Many readers may have items of interest and now maybe the right time to sell them on for others to care for and admire, one such reader bought this triang interwar tin plate tank at last years sale, which was minus a wheel and in poor condition.

Over the winter, the tank was restored to

working order, with a scratchbuilt new wheel and gun, and once again reflects the magic of a 20th Century toy.

Please contact Mr Beau Howells at the auction room on 01684 296540 if you may have something to sell.

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MOTORING TIPS from RP Motors

What is a service?

When talking about car servicing, what is a service? There is no clear definition of a service or what it involves. There are different levels of servicing and many garages can call it a “full service”.

Why? Because in the UK, the garage industry is not regulated.

So where one garage might change your oil and air filter, check your brakes and call this a full service, another garage may also include a cabin and fuel filter, an engine flush and injector cleaners, and call this a full service.

So if the customer just asks for a price of a full service and doesn’t know what it includes, they may find that other items, such as fuel filters, will be at an additional cost.

It is always important when comparing service

prices that the services are “like for like”.

Meaning they have the same detailed check and equally as important, include the same quality parts.

Always ask for a copy of the service schedule from the garage so you know what checks are being done.

Most garages these days will keep a log of what work has been carried out on your car on a computer database and will alternate the service items to ensure your car is well maintained. If you are given any advisories, it is always best not to let these build up,

otherwise you could end up being faced with a large repair bill in the future.

It is always important to have Trust in your garage and take their advice. After all your car is your responsibility.

In the event of an accident, a vehicle found with defects or an invalid MOT could result in a fine and your insurance being void.

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Hen Party on it’s way Manor Players have, for many years, been one of the leading amateur dramatics groups in Tewkesbury and they have produced many tremendous productions, from musicals, to dramas and pantos. Last year the Players put on two major musical presentations, In the spring they gave the town the wonderful and engaging musical ‘Oliver’ by Lionel Bart at the George Watson Hall and in the autumn they followed this up with the Christmas musical ‘Scrooge’ by Leslie Bricusse at the Roses Theatre.

The company is not one to be afraid to experiment with their productions. In 2017 they put on ‘Daisy Pulls It off’, a fun, adventure style, girls comic story set in a public school and previous to that they had great fun with the ‘Flint Street Nativity’ where adults played the parts of children in a rather shambolic primary school nativity play.

And now, as they say, ‘something completely different’. A great night out will be had by all as Manor Players present the premiere of a

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annoying the others with their crude jokes and behaviour.

And in the surprise climax to the play, try and guess what activity Cynthia’s future husband participates in that annoys her so much and threatens to end their relationship.

Lana tries to incorporate into the play many important topics that affect women today including sexual harassment, loneliness, sexual orientation, pregnancy and illegal emigration.

It is a fun packed evening when you can laugh and cry along with characters. Instead of being seated in rows you can book a table and enjoy a drink with your friends, from the George Watson Hall bar, as you watch the events unfolding before your eyes.

The play takes place at the George Watson Memorial Hall on the evenings of the 11th, 12th and 13th of April.

Starting at 7.30p.m. each evening.

Tickets cost the ridiculously cheap price of £8.00 and are available from The Orange Pig` children’s clothes shop in Tewkesbury High Street (Tel: 01684 297935) or from the Box Office at (Tel: 07875 336475).

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acters and it tells the story of a hen party that has been arranged by Cynthia Halthrop whose husband has died of the horrible disease of cancer, She has met and intends to marry Ron Aldsworth, a night watchman, and has invited all of her friends to a hen party in a rather seedy bar.

The majority are members of the local Women’s Institute.

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Margaret, the wife beaten ex-teacher, who thinks it’s her fault that her husband behaves the way he does. Deidre, the lonely Tesco’s checkout assistant.

Lady Edwina, the chair of the Women’s Institute and her companion Doris, who has little choice in whatever her ‘friend’ chooses to do, but who holds a terrible secret about the behaviour of Lady Edwina’s husband.

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PROPRIETOR DAVID JENKINS

LOCAL SERVICE BASED IN NORTHWAY

Airport and Seaport Transfers

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Airless tyres for cycles, from Autospares Good news for cyclists, the day of having to stop cycling to push a bike that has a flat tyre could be over, now that Autospares in Barton Street are now stocking and fitting, Tonnus Airless Bicycle Tyres.

A quote from the manufacturers states “Our revolutionary airless tyres are 100% puncture-proof.”

“Made from a closedcell-polymer-foam material they have no inner tube. They are super light-weight, low rolling-resistance, comfortable and have amazing grip in all riding conditions. A game-changer? 100%.”

Mark Rose, Proprietor of Autospares, believes

that many of his customers will benefit from this innovative new

product and offers a bespoke fitting service.

established 1988

Traditional family values, experienced installation and servicing team, and some of the most stunning fire and stove ideas to warm your home.

• Gas Fires

• Electric Fires

• Wood

• Own Installation Team

• Multifuel Stoves • Marble Surround

• Large Showroom

• Limestone Surround

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat: 9.00am - 1.00pm Sun: Closed

Units 18 and 19, Knightsbridge Business Centre, Cheltenham GL51 9TA On A4019 1/2 mile from M5 junction 10, close to Coombe Hill traffic lights

01242 680076

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BATHROOMS

BUILDING SERVICES

BUILDING SERVICES

uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING • FACIAS CLADDING • EXTENSIONS • KITCHENS PATIOS • PLASTERING • CONVERSIONS WALL AND FLOOR TILING • BATHROOMS DECKING • ALL JOBS UNDERTAKEN FREE QUOTATIONS AND ADVICE - CALL

TEWKESBURY 01684 276386 MOBILE 07768 098255

BLINDS & CURTAINS

To advertise in CONSULT THE EXPERTS call Tewkesbury Direct on 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com

• New Builds and Extensions • General Building • Property Maintenance • Plastering and Rendering • Carpentry • Tiling • Roofing • Renovations • Refurbishments • Kitchens • Bathrooms and Showers • Disability Bathrooms/Wetrooms

Unit 8 Homedowns Business Park Homedowns, Tewkesbury GL20 7BQ Email: leigh.smallshaw@talktalk.net

TEWKESBURY BLINDS & CURTAINS

• PERFECT FIT BLINDS • ROLLER • PLEATED • VENETIAN • VERTICAL • WOODSLAT • DUO • ROMAN • SMART RISE • SMART CORD • ELECTRIC

01684 296880

www.tewkesburyblinds.co.uk An extensive range of curtains, tracks, poles and accessories

• FREE DESIGN ADVICE • FREE FITTING• FREE MEASURING DOMESTIC

COMMERCIAL

New - Curtains NEW RANGE NOW AVAILABLE

Conservatory Blinds PLUS•

Vertical • Roller • Roman • Venetian • Wooden

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New Roofs & Repairs • Leadwork & Valleys Bird Guards / Cowls / Flashing UPVC - Fascias, Soffits & Guttering Repointing, Ridges, Valleys & Chimneys etc Chimneys Rebuilt, Capped, Lowered or Removed

20Flat%OFF Roofing

EXTENSIONS • RENOVATIONS GENERAL BUILDING • RENDERING PLASTERING • GROUNDWORKS BRICK & STONE WALLING

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BUILDING SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

DESIGN - ARCHITECTURAL

A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD BUILDING CONTRACTORS SPECIALISTS IN DISABLED BATHROOMS & SHOWERS All types of domestic and commercial building including electrical and mechanical work

Tel 01684 295754 Unit G4 Northway Trading Estate, Tewkesbury

www.agbonifaceandsonsltd.co.uk

We supply and fit uPVC and Aluminium

DRAINAGE

WINDOWS, DOORS CONSERVATORIES and ROOF LANTERNS in a range of styles and colours Firestone Rubber Roofing and Firestone Liquid 500 System Installers Lifespan of 50 years 20 Year Guarantee

• Domestic/commercial blockages • Waste pipe unblocking • CCTV inspection/surveys • Environmental surveys • Drain installation, maintenance and repair • Septic tank installation and repair • Now NRSWA qualified

Firestone rubber roofing flexes and lasts under all conditions - the durable alternative to felt Mythe Construction - for all aspects of

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND BUILD

24 Hour Emergency Call Out Based in Bredon

NEW BUILDS • EXTENSIONS ROOFING • RESTORATION KITCHEN FITTING • MAINTENANCE Mythe Construction Limited Mythe Crest, Mythe Road Tewkesbury GL20 6EB

Tel: 01684 438260 Email: williamrosedrains@outlook.com

Tel/Fax: 01684 290707 Mobile: 07826 948909

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD

HARTELL NB CONSTRUCTION Block Paving / Driveways / Patios / Fencing / Civil Engineering / Garden Maintenance / Groundworks

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

MAPLEDENE, FIDDINGTON, TEWKESBURY, GLOS, GL20 7BJ TELEPHONE: 01684 292592 MOBILES: 07768 696639 / 07836 781922 Email: info@hartell.co.uk

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Rewires, extra sockets, lighting, consumer units All areas of electrical work

L. BOWLEY GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMEN

Tel 01684 295754

Unit G4 Northway Trading Estate, Tewkesbury www.agbonifaceandsonsltd.co.uk

General Building

Garages • Slate and Tile Roofing Restorations and Alterations Double Glazing and Installations Conservatories • Facia and Cladding

Tel: 01684 296511 Mobile : 07889 046526 BUILDING PLANS

PLANS DRAWN Local Authority Permissions for Extensions, alterations and small building works

GRAHAM HALLETT Architectural Services

01684 297595 email hallettgraham@outlook.com

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GARDENING

PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING

‘Handy Andy’ General Garden Maintenance Grass Cutting - Garden Clearance Weeding - Fence Painting - Hedge Cutting

Call 07521 221713 Excellent and reliable service Fully insured, references available

PLUMBING & HEATING

TILING & DECORATING m 07761 503818 t 01452 780087 e andyedwardsdecorator HOUSE CLEARANCE & REMOVALS

LANDSCAPING & SUPPLIES

@outlook.com

Find us on Facebook

• Interior & Exterior • Competitive Prices • Free Quotations • Local, reliable service • www.adelinadecorator.co.uk

Ben Bowers Heating Solutions Ltd HEATING ENGINEERS Solid Fuel - Oil - Gas - Wood - Biomass

01684 210614 07930 639488 Wimber Hill, Dingle Lane, Hillend, Twyning, Tewkesbury GL20 6DW

07526 151726

Find us on Facebook, too!

PLASTERING

DEDICATED PLASTERING PROFESSIONALS

01905 453417 or

07889 200177

Plumbing and Heating

• Plastering • Screeding • Ceilings • Partitions • Building Alterations • Rendering • Drywall etc • External Coatings • Free Quotes

www ajbplastering.co.uk

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Mark Hanbury www.hanburyplumbingandheating.co.uk

01684 275883 or 07786 324987 To advertise in CONSULT THE EXPERTS call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com

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PLUMBING & HEATING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Mike Spearing

Carpentry, Joinery & Property Maintenance

Heating Ltd

Heating Systems. Boiler Replacements. LPG. Oil. Breakdowns. Servicing. Unvented.

General Plumbing. Bathrooms. Tiling.

Under Floor Heating. Power Flushing.

Over 18 years experience in the trade including working as a Service Engineer for TOP boiler manufacturing company Worcester Bosch

Tewkesbury based - Established over 10 years Kitchens, Second fix, decking, doors, balustrades, skirting boards, architrave, flooring, window repairs All Property maintenance considered Paul V. Harvey Tel: 01684 275195 or 07866 900 637

Up to 10 Years Guarantee on selected boilers.

Full Public Liability Insurance.

Gas Safe and Oftec Registered

ROOFING

01684 291622 • 07786 442500 www.mikespearingheating.co.uk

R L HOLLEY PLUMBING & HEATING Phone: 01684 773783 Mobile: 07972 484197

Office:

We offer a comprehensive project timeline from start to finish and guarantee a competitive price

Service and Repair on all makes and models

01684 273667 07903 414735 leandaroberts@hotmail.com

Est. 1976

SATELLITE & AERIAL INSTALLATION

A.J. CROMWELL

Premier Roofing Services All aspects of roofing work undertaken and completed to industry standards by professional tradesmen

SEWING, TAILORING & REPAIRS

Providing roofing solutions across Gloucestershire.

Contact us for free no-obligation advice and quotations

(01684) 491802 07707 656487

Mobile: Email: enquires.prs@gmail.com

REGISTER Licence No: 2337437 Reg No: 199878

Aerial & Satellite Installations Multi Point Systems Digital Specialists Freeview and Sky TV

01684 293480 The Workshop, Red Lane Tewkesbury, Glos

SECRETARIAL SERVICES

Need Secretarial help?

Proof reading, office admin Typing manuscripts & reports

• Beauchamp Secretarial •

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMEN

Rooftech Rubber Roofing Specialists

EPDM Flat Roof Systems, Sheds, Dormers, Porches, Extensions, Garages Life Span 50 Years 20 Year Guarantee

Tel: 07889 046526 Lindon526@btinternet.com 䡵 SPECIALISING IN

FLAT & PITCHED ROOFS 䡵 EPDM RUBBER &

GRP FIBREGLASS 䡵 FASCIAS &

All work completed with a 20 or 25 year Guarantee

GUTTERING 䡵 CHIMNEY

REPOINTING

m: 07791 305433 e: cs.spacie@gmail.com SECURITY SYSTEMS

FREEMAN ELECTRICAL/SECURITY INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS SSAIB REGISTERED COMPANY Established 21 years BASED IN TEWKESBURY INTRUDER ALARM, FIRE, CCTV, DOOR ACCESS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO ALL SYSTEMS, 24 HOUR CALLOUT FOR ALL YOUR SECURITY NEEDS TEL 01684 273248 MOBILE 07966 174648 EMAIL freemansecurity@btinternet.com

䡵 ROOF

MAINTENANCE

FREE QUOTATIONS Mobile: 07776 003678 Email: sd.roofing@outlook.com

SIGNS & VEHICLE GRAPHICS

SEWING, TAILORING & REPAIRS • 24 Hour Assistance • General Repairs • Maintenance • Minor Development Work Undertaken Electrical - Carpentry - Plumbing “Flexibility Is Our Strength”

JO FIGGETT SEWING & DRY CLEANING at Monarch Drycleaners 8 Mitton Way, Tewkesbury GL20 8AN • SEWING ALTERATIONS • REPAIRS • CURTAIN/BLIND MAKING • BRIDAL ALTERATIONS • HABERDASHERY

Tel (01684) 850496 or 07773 718786 jofiggett@yahoo.co.uk TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 65

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STOVES & CHIMNEYS

WINDOW & GLAZING SERVICES

IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE? DOES IT LEAK? DOES IT NEED RE-BUILDING, RE-POINTING, REDUCING, CAPPING, COWLINGS, BIRDGUARDS, FLASHING REPAIRED/RENEWED FIREPLACE RESTORATION, ROOF REPAIRS EXTERNAL DECORATION UNDERTAKEN

Ring THE CHIMNEY MAN now FULLY INSURED - C.I.T.B REGISTERED

01684 273538 Mobile 07801 700254

To advertise in

CONSULT THE EXPERTS call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com

www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk

UPTON GLASS

& GLAZING LTD Chimney Sweep/Stove Liner Installer

24 HR EMERGENCY BOARDING AND RE-GLAZING SERVICE An efficient, friendly local business

• No Mess • No Dust • No Fuss • Fully insured • Bird Cowls Fitted • Certificate Issued • Rotary Power Sweeping • Traditional Sweeping • Smoke Test Every Sweep

• Glass cut to size in our workshop • UPVC windows, doors and conservatories supplied and fitted • Greenhouse repairs • Same day replacement of broken glass • Shop fronts - same day replacement • Mirrors and shelves supplied and fitted • Replacement double glazed units • Secondary glazing • Police and insurance company approved

Stoves Serviced and Repaired

FENSA approved

FOR ALL YOUR GLAZING REQUIREMENTS

Tel: 01684 591138 24 Hour: 07974 783472

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Fitted

The Workshop, 69a Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs. WR8 0HN

h 01684 296078 m 07718 605677

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WHAT’S ON IN THE MIDLANDS

e ajschimneyservices@gmail.com TREE PRUNING & SURGERY

MATT HALE TREE SURGERY 01452 780831/07884 380406 www.matthaletreesurgery.co.uk See our main advert on page 35

UPHOLSTERY & CARPET CARE

imperial carpet care

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS MOST MAKES INCLUDING ARISTON AND HOTPOINT MOST LEADING MAKES FACTORY TRAINED ENGINEER OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

ARENA BIRMINGHAM 9 APRIL SHAWN MENDES 3 MAY THE VAMPS 12-14 MAY, 16-19 MAY TAKE THAT www.arenabham.co.uk

NO CALL OUT CHARGE COMPETITIVE RATES • FREE ESTIMATES FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

COOKE R FRIDGES & S TOO

GERALD WILLIS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE SERVICE (01684) 561804 or (07831) 433892

FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME WEBSITE DESIGN

This month’s highlights for getting out and about

NEC BIRMINGHAM 8-10 APRIL FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW 13-15 APRIL KIDTROPOLIS 14 APRIL TOY COLLECTORS FAIR www.thenec.co.uk

EVESHAM ARTS CENTRE 22 APRIL COPELLIA (LIVE BALLET) 4 MAY VALE DANCE 2019 www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk

MALVERN THEATRES 2-4 APRIL MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL 15-20 APRIL OCTOPUS SOUP with NICK HANCOCK www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

20 years experience Carpet and upholstery cleaning specialists Domestic and Commercial • Stains pre spotted All chemicals biodegradable

FREE

protection with every clean

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RSC STRATFORD-UPON-AVON UNTIL 31 AUG THE TAMING OF THE SHREW UNTIL 31 AUG AS YOU LIKE IT www.rsc.org.uk

SWAN THEATRE WORCESTER 3-6 APRIL THE 39 STEPS (ST JOHN’S PLAYERS) 9-13 APRIL OKLAHOMA! (WODS) www.worcesterlive.co.uk

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater It is a fantastic sight to see a flock (properly called a skein) of geese flying in formation, writes David Slater.

They always form a 'V' formation. It doesn't matter what part of the world you see geese in flight, this is the formation that they adopt without fail.

I have heard David Attenborough explain how this formation is an energy saving device for these birds as they fly.

As each bird flaps its wings it creates an uplift for the bird that is following behind.

The fact that they fly in a 'V' formation means that the whole flock adds, it is suggested, a 71% great-er flying range than if each bird took its own flight path without any set order.

It makes Goose Sense.

We can often find in our own lives that if we share a common aim, a common sense of community, a common desire, we can achieve our goal more quickly and easily if we all work together, each person supporting the others.

Inevitably some geese are stronger than others.

On occasions the odd bird may fall back and cease being part of the formation. The first thing he notices is the

drag and resistance of trying to make it alone so he very quickly slips back into the formation and regains the support that he temporarily missed.

It makes Goose Sense.

In our dealings it makes sense to continue to work in a supportive atmosphere where we are all heading for the same goal than it does to try and go it alone without any support at all. So easy to lose direction when one is struggling alone.

When the leading goose tires he allows himself to fall back and for a bird who is less tired to take the lead.

It makes Goose Sense.

When one is in a very demanding position or a position upon which many others depend it makes sense to step aside, albeit temporarily, and let someone else take the helm.

This can be a rotating position so that no one is negatively affected by the demands of the job, As a flock of geese pass by overhead it is so easy to hear the charming honking sound coming from some of them.

What they are actually doing is telling their mates in front to get a move on and to not drop their speed and hold

GOOSE SENSE IS GOOD SENSE others up.

This is Goose Sense.

We can all do with words of encouragement and the occasional chivvying to get a move on or concentrate on the task at hand !

Vitally, it should be

noted that if a goose gets sick or exhausted and can't help but fall out of the formation, two other geese fall out too and stay with the bird either until it recovers or even dies.

They are there to lend

help and protection.

When the situation is resolved, and only when, the two geese take off on their own, join another formation which may be around, or catch up on their own.

This is Goose Sense.

We should be prepared to stand by our family,

friends, colleagues through thick and thin.

No one should have to face difficulties alone.

Would that Goose Sense could always be translated into Human Good Sense. These birds have so much to teach us!

David Slater

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We aim to service/repair your vehicle to the highest standard at the lowest price

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• See website for more details

COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE We have now returned to our completely refurbished workshops and new MOT Testing Station at

UNIT 2, CYMBIO BUSINESS CENTRE NORTHWAY LANE, TEWKESBURY GL20 8JG

Established 1982 Opening Times: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun Closed

Unit 31, Northway Lane, Newtown Trading Estate, Tewkesbury, GL20 8JG

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KINGS OF THE HILL BACK AT PRESCOTT Motorsport returns to Gloucestershire this month, when the Bugatti Owners’ Club host a round of the British & Midlands Hillclimb Championship.

Cars will race uphill against the clock on the famous Prescott course, near Gotherington, on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th April.

There will also be rounds for the BOC New Barn Roadgoing (Saturday only) and the Henney's Cider Classic Championships, and the Bugatti Car Handicap (Sunday only). This meeting will also see an appearance from the NHCA motorcycles and sidecars on the Saturday.

The first cars will be on the track around 8.30am both days. Scheduled finish time is approximately 5.30pm. Children aged 14 and under gain free access with a paying adult.

For further details visit the website www.prescotthillclimb.com

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ALMOST THE CRICKET SEASON! Tewkesbury Cricket Club’s new season will get underway soon, with the First XI competing in the West of England Premier League Gloucester Division.

There are also second and third teams and a thriving junior section, playing home matches in Gander Lane. For more information and fixtures, visit the website tewkesbury.play-cricket.com

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MOTs

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CAR REPAIRS

and fault diagnostics

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AIR-CONDITIONING

Re-gassing

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Mon-Thurs 7am-8pm Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm Motorists, cyclists and walkers all welcome

FREE Spring Motoring Checks FREE Courtesy Car or Collection & Delivery Open:Mon-Fri 08.00-18.00 Saturday 08.30-12.30 Sun Closed

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01684 296999 www.twyninggarage.co.uk

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