Tewkesbury Direct Magazine April 2015

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TOWN’S ‘BIG WEEKEND’ RETURNS It’s not just flowers that bloom in Spring

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Excitement is building in Tewkesbury as plans for this May’s ‘Big Weekend’ start to be revealed.

Last year’s events included a walking parade, a river parade, bell boat racing, the Tewkesbury Bake Off, fairground entertainment and music and stalls around the streets.

The organisers were able to raise a fantastic amount to donate to good causes, with cheques of £810 each going to Macmillan Cancer Research, The Town Mayor’s Charities and the Avon Navigation Trust.

This year's event is being held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May, and plans are afoot to make the weekend bigger than ever.

Saturday will see a walking parade through the town centre with a theme of musicals, and fancy dress.

Sunday features bell boat racing and a river parade themed on

" Bell Boat Racing last year (Photo: Nick Jones)

Henley Regatta. New for this year is a dog show on the Vineyards.

There are also events at the Watson Hall, and in the Town Hall gardens there will be activities for children.

The river will be central to the festival, with duck racing, demonstrations by emergency services, boat trips and boats for hire.

A riverside street market and entertainers around the town will add to the atmosphere too.

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Last year’s event brought extra footfall into Tewkesbury, benefitting local business.

Entries are now open for the bell boat races, and teams of eight are invited to take part.

The organisers are also keen to hear from anyone who can offer support to make this year’s event a real success for Tewkesbury.

For details about how to get involved visit www.tewkesburybigweekend.co.uk

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All set for Vintage Fair Vintage fans are in for a treat this month when Tewkesbury’s vintage and collectors fair returns, writes Shelby Powell.

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On Saturday 11th April, The George Watson Hall in Barton Street will be transformed into a bustling indoor market place crammed with a

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treasure trove of finds from clothing and costume jewellery to kitchenalia and collectables for the home.

For those who enjoy the nostalgia of the ‘good old days’ there will be a variety of entertainment on offer including live music from Betsy Harmony, a lindy hop dance demonstration plus highlights from the 1960's hit musical; “Sweet Charity” by members of Tewkesbury Manor Players.

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A pop up tea room, plus vintage cars, as well as fashion show and vintage hair and make up demonstrations complete the event.

Look our for Emma Mason who will be creating fabulous hair styles including victory rolls and pin ups for visitors in exchange for donations to The Butterfly Garden charity.

Entry is free; doors open at 10.00 am with donations being collected for the town mayor's charity fund.

The fun continues into the evening with a

charity Vintage Record Hop at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £5 each, and can be purchased at the vin-

tage fair.

For more details visit www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk

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MUD-NIFICENT EFFORT!

Fitness fanatics from Bredon’s Hardwick’s Gym & Tonic proved they are no stick-in-the-muds last month, when they completed the gruelling Devil Run. Adam, James, Chris and Tracey joined 4,000 others to tackle a daunting 8km obstacle course over rough terrain at Stanley Pontlarge.

Over thirty barriers and challenges faced the team, including tyre walls, slip and slides, monkey bars, rope swings, mud and water pits - plus a giant wall to climb over at the end. " Adam and Tracey at the end

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Devil Mud Run is partnered with the charities Winston's Wish, which assists bereaved children. Competitors may also raise money for the good cause of their choice.

Gym & Tonic’s team have certainly got the mud bug, and will be running in several similar events this year. The next is the Forrest Warrior on Sunday 12th April.

If anyone would like to join the team contact Chris Warren on 01684 772920

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Orchid Day Sunday 18th April

With Ian Parsons former chairman of the British Orchid Council and President of the South West Orchid Society Orchid Clinic 10am-4pm (except 1-1.30pm and during talks) Please bring in your orchid for an MOT - free re-potting when you buy a pot and Orchid Focus Repotting Mix

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Orchid Care Talk and Repotting Demonstration Sun 18th April 11am - 11.40am and 2pm - 2.40pm.

Learn how to look after your orchids, how to make them flower and when and how to re-pot

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Easter Lunches Saturday 4th April 12 noon-3.00pm - book your table now

Meet with friends and enjoy some Great Lunchtime Meals typical blackboard specials include Sea Bass, Faggots, Belly Pork and much more!

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SPRING EVENTS AT THE ABBEY Tewkesbury’s magnificent abbey will play host to several special events this Spring.

On Easter Monday, 5th April. The Vale of Evesham Craftworkers Fair will be held in the Parish Hall from 10am. Admission is free. Sat 2nd-Monday 4th May will feature an exhibition of armour through the ages. Also being held on Saturday 2nd May is the Tewkesbury Shield Bell Ringing Competition.

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LAMBING LIVE This year’s lambing day at Overbury Farms will be held on Saturday 19th April.

Trailers will leave Overbury village hall between 10.00am and 3.00pm to visit Park Farm on Bredon Hill, where visitors will hopefully see lambs being born and can hear talks from farm staff. There’s no need to book, but remember that the trips are always popular. For more information about the event, as well as Open Farm Sunday planned for June, visit www.overburyfarms.co.uk

Red kites back over Bredon Hill Red kites, once one of Britain’s rarest birds, may be breeding again in this area.

Kites were at their most vulnerable in the 1900s, when only 12 birds survived in the Welsh mountains.

Thanks to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the establishment of the Welsh Kite Trust, a conservation programme ensured the birds protection - and slowly they began to thrive again.

These majestic birds of prey have since spread eastwards, and a substantial number of kites have made their home in the Chilterns.

Red kites were first noted on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire borders about five years ago, and for the past three summers one or two birds have been seen soaring above both Bredon and Dumbleton Hills.

This year a pair have over-wintered and have been spotted regularly by keen observers. The large birds are identifiable by their unique forked tail and graceful flight with wings bowed slightly forward.

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LOCAL SONGWRITER JOINS STARS AT FOLK WEEKEND A Bredon-Hill based singer-songwriter will be lining up alongside some of the brightest new stars in the English folk revival at a charity music weekend this month.

Mike Weaver, who lives underway to raise £1.7 the afternoon concerts near Overbury, will be million for essential include Cirencester duo playing his own selfrepairs to preserve the Ethemia, The Wanted penned material at the Grade I listed building Men from Cheltenham Almonry Heritage Centre for future generations to plus Brockworth’s talin Evesham On Sunday enjoy. ented young pianist and 19th April.

A headline concert at singer Emi McDade.

Also on the bill is Evesham Arts Centre Mike, who returned to leading Scottish fiddle will feature Phillip Henry live performances two player Patsy Reid, who and Hannah Martin years ago, said: “I’m performed at the closing voted best duo at last thrilled to be part of such ceremony of last year’s year’s BBC Folk Awards a high-profile and worCommonwealth Games - as part of a triple bill. thy event, which brings and has just returned Also stepping into the some of the best musi" Mike Weaver from a tour of the USA. limelight are 2015 BBC cians on today’s acoustic (Pic: Chris Dobson) The Great Big Horizon Award nominee scene to this area.”

Almonry Folk Weekend Ange Hardy, and Lisbee Tickets are available a 600 year-old building (18th-19th April) is Stainton - who was the from Evesham Arts which currently houses being staged to raise first unsigned artist to Centre Box Office the Evesham Museum. money for the Almonry play London’s O2 Arena.

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Dementia-friendly movies The Roses Theatre has started to screen films in a dementia-friendly environment.

The first of the afternoon screenings proved very popular. Roses Front-of House and Box Office staff have attended dementia awareness sessions and are working towards making

Tewkesbury a dementia-friendly community, Film screenings are also suitable for members of the wider community who might appreciate the more relaxed environment.

For more information about the films call 01684 296074.

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As one of Gloucestershire’s leading Join us at pubs, our commitment the Gupshill for is to using the finest a local produce to special occasion ny create mouth-watering We have a sepa . dishes, marrying it function room w rate with an informal, h accommodate uich can relaxed service p whilst still delivering 150 guests for to excellent value for weddings etc . money.

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desserts

ice creams and sorbets a selection of ice creams & sorbets served in a waffle basket, choose 3 scoops, variety of flavours £5.95 dessert of the day please ask for details £4.95 warm spiced apple cake vanilla ice-cream – apple coulis £5.45 bread & butter pudding warm white chocolate & raspberry bread & butter pudding with creamy custard £5.25 mixed berry eton mess meringue – chantilly cream £4.95 classic chocolate brownie chantilly cream £5.45 trio of cheeses spiced fruit chutney – biscuit selection for one £6.95 to share £11.45 Children’s menu and choice of side dishes available

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Engall Castle April Advert 24/03/2015 10:11 Page 1

155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

01684 293 246

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Mitton

£625,000

Private lane location, within an elevated position and within walking distance of the town centre. A beautifully presented barn conversion. Kitchen/breakfast/sitting room; Dining room; Lounge; Snug; Conservatory; Office; 4 bedrooms; two with ensuite; Character throughout; private gardens; double glazed windows; gas central heating. EPC D.

Bredon

£575,000

An iconic landmark in the centre of the village. This listed detached thatched cottage sits centrally within its delightful, professionally maintained gardens. Originally two cottages it now offers large generously proportioned rooms; gas central heating; lots of character throughout; detached studio/workshop; ample driveway parking.

Bushley Green

£550,000

Stunning location; stunning views; stunning presentation. A cleverly extended, village home where contemporary style meets the character and charm of a beautiful black & white cottage. Lovely gardens; 4 bedrooms; 3/4 reception rooms; 3 bathrooms; Income potential if required. EPC C & E.

Great Washbourne

£450,000

Forthampton

£449,950

Twyning

£425,000

Alstone

£375,000

Walton Cardiff

£360,000

Alderton

£345,000

Uckinghall

£335,000

Newtown

£295,000

Twyning

£295,000

This is a lovely conversion of a Victorian barn located within the curtilage of the Manor House. With its own private and beautifully planted gardens, it has ample driveway parking; 3 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge with log burner; large kitchen/dining room; downstairs wc; study; and views to Bredon Hill. EPC F.

Light, spacious and located opposite the church in the delightful village of Alstone. A 3 bedroom bungalow which has been maintained to a high standard. Modern open plan lounge/dining room; modern kitchen; utility room; large plot; private attractively landscaped gardens; detached garage. EPC D.

Sitting proudly in a slightly elevated position within this delightful village, an opportunity to own a beautifully presented and completely refurbished bungalow. 3 bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; contemporary bathroom; modern kitchen; private gardens; ample driveway parking.

EPC F.

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Beautifully presented, spacious barn conversion set centrally within its grounds with paddock and orchard. 4/5 bedrooms; 1/2 reception rooms; stunning lounge with vaulted ceiling, beams and wood burner. Large kitchen/breakfast room; utility; downstairs cloakroom; jack and jill bathroom; shower room. Triple garage. EPC E.

For those requiring luxury and space in a convenient residential location whilst enjoying an open aspect and views – this is the one! Detached 5 bedroom executive style home with over 2100 sq ft. 3 reception rooms; 3 ensuites; master with dressing room; double tandem garage. EPC C.

This is a spacious Edwardian home with the advantage of an extension which lends itself perfectly to create an annex (subject to necessary consents) having its own front door.

Large garden; ample driveway parking; 4 bedrooms; 4 reception rooms; conservatory; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; shower. Easy access to local shops. EPC D.

Full of character and charm and located within a backwater lane within the sought after village of Twyning a delightful beautifully maintained and presented Grade II Listed detached home. 4 bedrooms; lounge with log burner; separate dining room; farmhouse style kitchen with Rayburn; Detached garage/workshop; views

Beautifully presented throughout, this detached extended bungalow has the advantage of private gardens and a double detached garage with power & light. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen/breakfast/dining room; lounge; conservatory; contemporary styled bathroom. Corner plot; village location. EPC E.

Rarely available within cul du sac position and within easy walking distance of the village shop, green and local inn, this is an immaculately presented Mews home. 3 bedrooms; ensuite potential; separate dining hall; lounge with log burner; low maintenance pretty rear garden; contemporary bathrooms; garage; parking. EPC D.

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155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

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Northway

Mitton

£240,000

Located within a favoured area of Northway – a lovely spacious detached home. 4 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; utility room; large conservatory; family bathroom; private rear garden; integral garage; ample parking. EPC D.

£275,000

Tucked away within the centre of town, this extended semi detached property with a larger than average rear garden. 3 bedrooms; lounge; dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; downstairs wc; utility room; family bathroom; single garage; off road parking; large garden. EPC tba.

Extended semi detached home in this popular, mature residential area, within easy walking distance of the town centre, local shops; and primary school. Kitchen/dining/family room; lounge; utility; garage; 4 bedrooms; dressing room; upstairs bathroom; jack & jill shower room; upvc double glazing; gas central heating; good sized gardens; backing onto fields. EPC D.

Newtown

Strensham

Walton Cardiff

£205,000

£225,000

Tewkesbury

£245,000

£210,000

This is a lovely semi detached home located within an attractive circular crescent cul du sac. 3 bedrooms; kitchen/ dining room; lounge; bathroom; workshop/store; ample driveway parking; private rear garden. EPC tba.

Located at the end of this village cul du sac, this semi detached home has many advantages. Semi rural village location; 3 bedrooms; modern kitchen/dining room; conservatory; upstairs bathroom; LPG central heating; driveway parking; single detached garage with power and light.Walking distance of shop and adjacent to open countryside. EPC C.

Tewkesbury

Walton Cardiff

£200,000

Double fronted characterful town centre cottage which has been sympathetically updated. Modern kitchen, dining room; dual aspect lounge with gas log burner. 3 bedrooms: two doubles and a good sized single; Contemporary styled bathroom; low maintenance garden with gated side access; parking; gas central heating. EPC E.

Tewkesbury

£165,000

Investment Opportunity. Freehold town centre end terrace property currently achieving £18,600 pa (exclusive of letting agents fees). 1 commercial unit (business not affected); 3 residential units. All units currently occupied.

£200,000

Lovely position overlooking the green for this popular design home. 3/4 bedrooms; master & 2nd bedroom with ensuite; kitchen/ breakfast room; downstairs wc/ utility room; lounge; family bathroom; garden; single garage; parking. EPC B.

Tewkesbury

£189,950

Beautifully presented town house in this popular residential development within easy walking distance of the local shops, parks, schools and town centre. 3 good sized bedrooms; master with ensuite. 2 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; garage; garden. EPC C.

This extended three bedroom mid terrace has a large garden overlooking fields to the rear. Kitchen; dining room; lounge; downstairs wc; utility room; conservatory; upstairs family bathroom; off road parking; gas central heating.

EPC D.

Rosefields

Shephard Mead

£135,000

Beautifully presented, contemporary second floor apartment, some NHBC remaining. Located within a circular crescent; easy walking distance the town centre. 2 bedrooms; master with ensuite shower room; further bathroom with shower over the bath; open plan living area; modern kitchen. Parking; Bike & bin stores. EPC B.

£125,000

Lower ground floor two double bedroom apartment in the popular sheltered accommodation development, Shephard Mead. Wet room shower; modern kitchen, box room, direct level access from the communal gardens; parking, beautiful grounds, communal laundry, 24 hr care line; daytime manager; walking distance of local supermarket.

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TEWKESBURY ESTATE AGENTS SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARD

" PICTURED AT THE GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY for the brand new Tewkesbury Leisure Centre are John Boughton from Wilmott Dixon, Thomas Singer from the Tewkesbury Swimming Club, Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing Cllr Claire Wright and Borough Mayor Cllr Mike Dean.

Tewkesbury business Chessmoves has been shortlisted in the Southern Region of the biggest estate & letting agent awards scheme in the UK, known throughout the industry as the ESTAS. Chessmoves has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients by the largest and longest running award scheme in the UK residential property industry.

THE ESTAS determines the best estate & letting agents in the country through research carried out amongst customers who are asked a series of questions about the service they have received from their agent.

This year’s competition saw 25,000 surveys completed by agents’ customers.

Agents have been shortlisted in 22 regions around the UK. The regional and national winners will be announced by Phil Spencer, the TV Property expert at the 12th annual ESTAS ceremony at the Hilton Park Lane 17th April.

Phil Spencer said “I think these awards help us all to focus on customer service for the

greater good of our own businesses as well as the wider industry.

“We must all drive standards higher, raising the bar in terms of the quality of advice we offer and the level of customer care we deliver”.

Simon Brown, who owns The ESTAS says “It’s client feedback which determines who is shortlisted and ultimately who wins that makes the ESTAS so valuable for agencies.

“It takes a lot of commitment to enter the ESTAS and to make it to the shortlist is a great achievement in itself.”

Alex Chesterman, Founder & CEO of headline sponsor Zoopla said “This is our sixth year of sponsoring the ESTAS and we are delighted to be once again supporting this key industry event.

Chess Moves are based at 2 Barton Street, Tewkesbury. For latest property details see page 13 or visit www.chessmoves.co.uk

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TEWKESBURY A rare opportunity to acquire a Thatched “Grade II listed” tastefully extended detached country cottage with origins dating back to at least the 17th century. Separate detached double garage, office/study. £799,950

TWYNING Rare opportunity to acquire a tastefully extended 4 bedroom detached Victorian cottage. Set in gardens and grounds of approximately a 1/3 rd of an acre. In addition to this property comes a detached Annex. £639,950

TWYNING GREEN Well secluded within it’s own grounds on a generous level plot in a mature village location. Entrance hall, , lounge, kitchen/diner, 4 bedrooms, 2 ensuites and 2 bathrooms. A large double garage with utility area. £539,950

BREDON Rare opportunity to acquire a 2 bed detached family home offering spacious living accommodation. PVCu double glazing and GCH, a mature south facing private front garden with patio area. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £399,950

PERSHORE Immaculate throughout this 4 bed detached family home in sought after village of Eckington. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating, open plan kitchen/breakfast, integral garage and off road parking 2 cars. £320,000

BISHOPS CLEEVE Bovis built cottage style executive 4 bedroom detached family home.

Located at the end of a cul de sac over looking a green. Refitted kitchen, refitted bathroom and En suite shower room. £305,000

TWYNING A vastly improved and extended detached bungalow in an elevated perimeter position commanding lovely views to the East and South set in generous landscaped gardens.

£305,000

BREDON Located in a quiet cul-de-sac position, in the sought after village of Bredon is this nicely presented 4 bedroom detached family home. PVCu double glazing, gas central heating, attached garage with off road parking for 2 cars. £289,950

STONEHILLS A rare opportunity to purchase an extended 5 bedroom detached family home on the Stonehills development. This property has been extended into the loft, to now offer 5 bedrooms and 4 toilets over 3 floors. £285,000

BREDON 3 bed mid terrace family home in need of some updating, ideal project for an investor or developer. Outside toilet and storage/coal shed.

Garden with woodland views, PVCu double glazing, GCH. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £194,950

TEWKESBURY two bedroom semi detached property has the potential to be a great purchase for those wanting to downsize/retire to, or first time buyer/investor. PVCu double glazing, off road parking for 2 cars. £159,000

TEWKESBURY Nicely presented 2 bed character cottage offers a wealth of character to include exposed beams and feature fireplaces. Double glazing and gas central heating to help keep those energy costs low. £139,950

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with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society

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We continue our walk from the Black Bear on the west side of the High Street and we encounter Homeabbey House Retirement Complex, writes John Dixon.

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One is not sure of the value of the house on the frontage but the cherished part is spied through the archway, where lie the retirement apartments with their enviable views over the Ham - and some space for car parking.

This space has been created from astute joining of the former ample gardens which once enriched their neighbour’s properties.

The history of this somewhat bland development has been stimulated by photographs provided by Jean and David Green.

Until 1958, it was a sedate residence of Surveyors, including the “portly figure” of W H Gray who absconded to South Africa in 1898 with £3k of public money – which leached down to his son Bertie, who had owned Northend

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House (next door but two which had partly burned down in 1946).

There is no sign of an alley in 1958, although one has been included in the 1985 development.

It was soon after converted into a doublefronted shop; the invaluable wide entrance to the left has been maintained.

The last tenant when it was demolished was “Jay’s” – according to the window scrawl; what was sold there? We can be sure that the present residents are as sedate – but much more honest!

- as the surveyors who preceded them. " (Below) Homeabbey House in 1915 (J.Dixon)

" (Above) 64 High Street being demolished (D.Green) and (below right) in use as a shop (J.Green)

" (Above) 64-65 High Street in 1958 (Borough Council Archives)

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Redwing Close

£300,000

Thatcham Road

£299,950

Coming Soon Spring 2015 Beautifully presented with re-fitted kitchen and sanitary ware, this is a spacious 4 bedromm ( 3 doubles ) detached executive family home with much to offer family life with front to back lounge, large open plan kitchen/breakfast room, walled garden and double garage.

Four bedroom detached family home on the fringes of Walton Cardiff, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study and conservatory. On the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom with an en suite shower room to the master bedroom, double garage and westerly gardens.

Peach Close

Gainsborough Walk

£215,000

£203,000

A classically elegant new luxury property development in the heart of Tewkesbury, adjacent to the historic Norman Abbey.

3 bedroom detached ideally located in a quiet cul de sac and offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain, lounge, separate dining room, kitchen with built in appliances, 3 good bedrooms with en suite to the master and family bathroom, garage and gardens.

Elmbury Drive

£185,000

Rare 2 bedroom chalet style in the heart of Newtown, lounge, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom with double glazing and gas fired central heating, ample off road car parking, garage and excellent lawned gardens extending to approximately 70’.

Wheatstone Close

Tag Estate Agents are proud to announce ‘Abbey Square’, a unique selection of only 19 converted and new build apartments, having been sympathetically restored from the former buildings and grounds of the Tewkesbury Magistrates Court and Abbey School. With lift access to most apartments, residents will enjoy the convenience of a concierge service and the security of a gated entrance from Gander Lane and pedestrian access directly on to Church Street.

‘Abbey Square’ boasts a beautifully designed communal garden, offering residents a serene place to relax and providing a wonderful central focal point.

‘Abbey Square’ enjoys a magnificent setting with stunning views across Tewkesbury Abbey, Vineyards and Cricket Grounds, a location which achieves the rare distinction of being in the heart of a bustling market town, yet offering calm and tranquillity. Each apartment offers spacious living and spectacular accommodation, individually arranged on single level, duplex and triplex designs with secure private parking. Skilfully crafted to exacting standards and retaining the charm of the past ‘Abbey Square’ provides the ultimate residence for the discerning purchaser.

£132,500

Much improved 2 bedroom mid town house located towards the end of a cul de sac off The Sandfield in Northway, fitted kitchen, decent lounge, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom complimented by gas fired central heating and family bathroom.

Stunning 3 bedroom townhouse completed in 2012, overlooking an enclosed green this 3 double bedroom family home offers flexible accommodation with kitchen with built in appliances, large family room, additional lounge, family bathroom and en-suite shower, garage.

Dukes Way

£169,950

Immaculate two bedroom town house on this award winning development nicely positioned with off road car parking, entrance hall, lounge, kitchen and dining area, 2 double bedrooms and refitted bathroom, an additional bonus a lovely summerhouse in the garden.

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Two bedroom apartment in the heart of Tewkesbury town centre for the over 55s, lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom with double glazing and night storage heating, on site manager, guest apartment at concessionary rates and pleasant communal areas.

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Pam Thomas

Bras: getting the right support if you have breast cancer It is estimated that 1.6 million women around the world are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, writes Pam Thomas.

Thanks to modern medicine, a high percentage of those diagnosed do beat the disease.

But what of the implications to individuals following treatment, which could involve the complete or partial removal of one or both breasts? Mastectomy is a word every woman dreads hearing, but support groups such as Maggie’s do a tremendous jobs through providing advice to cancer patients.

It is a good idea to buy a suitable bra for immediate use following surgery. One suggestion is a front fastening bra, such as those made by Royce. These are cotton with a little stretch on the back and popper fastenings; easy to put on.

If you are concerned about possible infection, then there is a version with antibacterial silver threaded through.

There are some good bras on the market for ladies who opt for recon-

structive surgery following mastectomy.

Initially a firm, supportive bra is required.

A good option is a nonwired sports bra which will hold the breast firmly while they heal.

A predicted cup size would be required by the fitter, to help find the right bra for use following reconstruction.

Later, when a prettier bra is wanted, those with stretch in the cups often fit better than those made with rigid material.

There are some very pretty lacy bras in the shops, but do seek advice on their fit and suitability.

As summer approaches, t-shirt bras are sought after. There are non-wired smooth cup bras on the market if the advice is not to wear underwired styles.

More information will be supplied next month.

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STUNNING PLANT IMAGES ON SHOW An exhibition of forty photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt are now on display at Nature in Art Gallery and Museum.

Dating from 1932, the artworks - entitled ‘Wundergarten der Natur’ - were edited by the artist and published in the year of his death.

The exhibition gives an opportunity to view a set of Blossfeldt’s signature close-up images of plants and flora. They are on display until Sunday 19th April. Nature in Art Gallery and Museum is just off the A38 between Tewkesbury and Gloucester.

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue

EQUESTRIAN WHAT’S ON " SUN 5th APRIL: Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206. " SUNDAY 12th & SAT 25th APRIL: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206. " SAT 18th APRIL: NCH Pony Club Hunter Trials, Deer Park, Brockhampton, Nr Andoversford GL54 5SH. Tel: (01242) 820881.

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WILDLIFE NUMBERS As we, and wildlife rescue centres up and down the country are preparing for this year’s busy season, I thought it might be an appropriate time to give a bit of information about the numbers of each species that we deal with annually at Vale Wildlife Hospital, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

Many people, although they have heard our name, are unaware of the scale of the operation in Beckford and just don’t realise how many casualties actually come through our doors.

To give everyone an insight into the numbers we deal with: total number of mammals/birds treated in 2014 – 4,041 (2013 – 3,875, 2012 – 4,421). The 2014 figure includes: 19 sparrowhawks, 68 blue tits, 6 hares, 790 hedgehogs, 32 pheasants, 104 foxes, 39 swans, 270 blackbirds, 54 badgers, 71 starlings, 96 collared doves, 39 roe deer and 44 buzzards.

We also take in a few unusual, non-wildlife patients, usually on a short-term basis in emergency situations. In 2014, these included 1 cat, 2 dogs, a turkey, 3 red-foot tortoises, a rhea, 5 red-eared terrapins, a monitor lizard, a blue-tongued skink and 5 bearded dragons.

We would prefer not to deal with animals such as these as they use our much-needed funds which we rely on for the care of wildlife, but often there is no alternative because there is nobody else available to help.

The most unusual and certainly the casualty

" Minty the wild boar at Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre that has created the most publicity so far this year is Minty the wild boar piglet.

Minty was brought in during March, picked up in the Forest of Dean, dehydrated, hypothermic and emaciated.

She was very close to death when she was rescued. We don’t know why or how she came to be on her own, away from the sow and the other piglets in her litter, but there is a cull of boar going on in that area so the chances that her mum had been shot are quite high.

The two things that I am always trying to impress on people as being THE most important life-savers for collapsed animals, are warmth and fluids.

Minty was given warm fluids by subcutaneous injection within minutes of arriving at Vale and

following a check over to make sure she had no injuries, she was put in a heated brooder, wrapped in a warm blanket.

Within a couple of hours she was up on her feet and wanting to get out of the brooder – an amazing difference.

We think that Minty was about 10 days old when she was rescued and within a couple of

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days she was drinking a pig milk replacer out of a bowl and running round her indoor enclosure, in between sleeping in a dog bed underneath an infra-red heat light.

Unfortunately she will not be able to go back into the wild due to the legislation surrounding wild boar, but she will have a safe home for the rest of her life either with us or at another centre that already have wild boar, so that she has company to live with.

Minty has her very own Facebook page if anyone is interested in reading more: check out. www.facebook.com/mint ythewildboar

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STONEHILLS

£485,000

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APPERLEY

£342,500

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£334,600

Presented to an exceptional standard, sitting in a tranquil rural setting surrounded by open fields and countryside.

A very large detached family home set in a secluded setting of only four houses.

An extended detached family home with generous accommodation throughout set in a beautiful village location.

Entrance hallway | Dining Room | Kitchen | Breakfast Room | Sitting Room | Conservatory | Four Double Bedrooms | Ensuite & Family Bathroom | Double Garage | Off Road Parking | Far Reaching Views | Energy Rating C

Living Room & Study | Separate Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Four Double Bedrooms | Master with Ensuite Area | Fabulous Private Garden | Double Garage & Parking | Energy Rating C

Corner Plot | Study | Lounge | Kitchen / Breakfast Room | Conservatory | Four Bedrooms | Stunning Ensuite To Master | Family Bathroom | Off Road Parking & Garage | Enclosed Rear Gardens | Energy Rating C

TIRLEY

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OIEO £300,000

APPERLEY

£250,000

£199,950

A very versatile three/four bed detached chalet style property with generous gardens.

A very impressive extended period property with four bedrooms and accommodation over three floors.

A three bed detached house in the pretty village of Apperley.

Spacious Reception Hallway | Ground Floor Shower Room | Living Room With Open Fire | Excellent Family Kitchen | Three / Four Bedrooms | Main Bathroom | Single Garage & ORP | Good Sized Rear Garden | Energy Rating D

Hall | Living Room With Open Fire | Versatile Family Room | Kitchen With Adjoining Dining Area | Utility & Cloakroom | Energy Rating E

Detached Village Home | Three Bedrooms | In Need Of Modernisation | Bathroom | Generous Front Gardens | GCH & Double Glazing | Single Garage & Driveway | NO ONWARD CHAIN | Energy Rating D

MITTON

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NEW PRICE

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A newly built three bedroom end of terrace family house within walking distance of local shops and primary school.

This charming one bedroom Grade II Listed cottage, hidden away in the very heart of Tewkesbury.

A modern well-presented three bedroom terraced property with south facing rear gardens and garage.

Newly Built | Fully Fitted Kitchen/Dining Room | Integrated Appliances | Spacious Family Living Room | Three Bedrooms | Guest Cloakroom | Garage and Parking | Energy Rating B

Living Room With Fireplace Recess | Kitchen | Double Bedroom | Bespoke Shower Room | Walled Gardens | Energy Rating Not Required

Well Size Breakfast/Kitchen | Ensuite To Master Bedroom | Double Glazing | Garage | Off Road Parking | Energy Rating C

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A modern two bed end of terrace property with extremely generous gardens and two parking spaces.

A spacious well-presented first floor three bedroom flat with balcony and allocated parking.

Modern Kitchen With Integrated appliances | spacious Living Room | Conservatory | Two Bedrooms | Bathroom With 'P' shaped Bath | Energy Rating E

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A stunning one bedroom house which would be ideal for the first time buyer or a fantastic opportunity for investment.

L Shaped Living Room | Double Glazing & Gas Heating | Double Bedroom | Attractive Re-Fitted bathroom | Outside Space With Storage | Off Road Parking | Energy Rating C

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WALKIES! Local lady Hannah Reynolds has just launched her new dog walking and pet care business.

Hannah has lived and grown up around animals her whole life, for the last five years she has worked in rescue kennels with a wide range of animals, as well as growing up on farms.

She currently owns her own rescue Border Collie who she trains in obedience, bikejor and cani-x.

Hannah says “This is my first business, I wanted to do it because since owning my rescue Collie it has been very hard to find someone who I can trust with his behavioural issues and current training. Having worked with many different breeds, temperments and behavioural issues I have experience to walk dogs that others in this field turn away from.”

This is how Active Animals was born.

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dog walking and pet care service for Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas.

Services include pet sitting, dog walking, home visits, puppy visits and small animal care.

Hannah hoped to provide an experienced bright fresh and young pet care service. Hannah comment “I have a lot of experience owning my own rescue dog, completing my bronze citizen dog training awards, as well as completing my level 3 extended diploma in animal management at Hartpury College in 2013.”

Hannah also provides a home/pet sitting service where she will stay in your home whilst you are on holiday so your pet doesn’t have to go through the stress of going into kennels and can stay in their own home.

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TEWKESBURY STITCH N’ BITCH Held the first Monday or Tuesday of every month at Theoc House, Barton Street from 7pm.

A great way of meeting like minded people, giving you that nudge to crack on with the mountain of projects or giving you the confidence to try something new.

Very friendly group, great atmosphere and fab surroundings.

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ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO A SUPER EASTER LUNCH? Cook a joint of meat with a difference this year. Try a 28 day salt aged rib of beef from Martins Meats at Teddington Stores.

Proprietor Martin Gilder ages all cuts of beef and legs of lamb in a fridge with a salty atmosphere formed from large blocks of specially imported Himalayan Rock Salt.

“The results really speak for themselves” said Martin “the meat becomes tender, succulent and full of great flavour and i would recommend you to try it.”

Now open within Teddington Stores 100 ACRES HAND BLENDED OILS AND BOTANICALS This popular range of shampoos, washes and creams that are

ANGELICA'S HERBS, ARRIVING SOON

For those who like to cook using the freshest herbs, a great range of locally produced plants and products will be on sale at Teddington stores.

The Herbs are grown at Angelica's Herb

Nursery at North Littleton, and some of the products on sale will include Herbal jellies natural handmade dog biscuits, and cut herbs.

For more information check out www.angelicasherbs.co.uk.

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CATS HOMED Cats Protection Cheltenham and Tewkesbury held their Spring Adoption Event on Sunday 8th March at Folly Gardens Vets, Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury.

The day was a great success and attracted many potential adopters and fosterers, who enjoyed the day chatting to our volunteers and meeting our furry friends.

The stars of the show were looking their very best and couldn't wait to choose their new families, and we are pleased to say that all seven cats have now been promised forever homes!

We are also looking for new volunteers to join our team and we would especially like to

Martyn and Mandy would like to welcome you the newly renovated Crumpets!

Complete with a delicious new menu ranging from breakfasts and light snacks to traditional home cooked main meals and desserts.

How to find us: 7 St Marys Lane GL20 5SL Tel: 01684 292906

hear from anyone who might be interested in one of the following roles, further details can be found on our website www.cats.org.uk/cheltenham.

Cat Fosterers, Raise funds, Events Co-ordinator (Cheltenham), Media Coordinator please contact Bert, telephone 0845 371 2730 or email sweet52@hotmail.co.uk.

Assist our Homing and Welfare Officer telephone: 0845 371 2730 or email jesmifred@hotmail.co.uk.

Shop volunteers please contact Margaret telephone 01242 234494.

The next homing day event will be held at Folly Gardens, Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham in May, date to be confirmed on our website.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news.

The team at Cats Protection would like to say a big thank you to all the families who have promised our wonderful cats new forever homes!

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The Outlaw Mixed Martial Arts Gym in Tewkesbury has had a busy start to the year with 3 members of the fight team competing.

Local lad Harry in Ollie Myers. Harry school had his 1st ever Davies fought on dominated all 3 rounds MMA bout at the Ultimate Impact at GL1 to take a unanimous Gloucester Kombat event leisure centre on the decision. on the 1st of March.

21st of February against Ashley Major a 6th Ashley won by a very credible opponent former from Tewkesbury Technical Knockout in the 3rd round.

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JUDES CRAZY RUN Local business woman Jude Dayne will be running four Marathons in one day (104 miles) when she takes part in the Malvern Hills Ultra on 2nd May 2015 Jude is raising money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma research and is running in memory of local man Henry ScotSimmonds who bravely fought but lost his battle with Leukaemia aged 27.

Any donations to this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated, you can donate on line at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/judescrazyrun.

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Our promises ! No hidden costs ! Same day response ! Direct lawyer contact His work has a strong and this piece ! First advice free following should attract interest.

Entries of original art, prints, early books (including leather bound, first editions and the unusual) and Militaria are being invited for the 2 sales on the 6th and 7th May. Something to sell?

Ring Beau Howells on 01684 296540.

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LINK WITH PAST FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS For their first meeting in March Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service held a very special evening when they welcomed local historian and author Tony Conder who is the ex curator of the National Waterways Museum at Gloucester.

Tony gave a very Severn Unit Nic Price interesting illustrated said “As always we are talk about the early working with Avon years of the important Navigation Trust to supriver trade when the old port the forthcoming sailing ships and barges Tewkesbury Big plied up and down the Weekend to be held on Severn then he 2nd and 3rd May and explained how the Unit and their boats Gloucester Docks and will be down by the lock the Sharpness Canal over that weekend were built. assisting with the water The Unit was pleased based activities and will to welcome Mr. Paul welcome enquiries from Cronin Volunteer prospective new memDirector of the Avon bers.”

Navigation Trust, who For further details along with other guests please contact Head of also enjoyed the supper Unit on 0781 4913995. which followed. Head of

APRIL FUN

The Bushley Mile race and Fun Run take place on Easter Monday, 6th April at 11.00. The finish line is outside the cricket pavilion where tea, coffee, drinks, cakes, hot dogs and pork baps will be on sale for runners and spectators to enjoy.

Later in the month, Reg Moule, local radio's 'Gardening Guru' is coming to the pavilion to answer gardening questions in his inimitable style. Friday 24th April is the date, starting at 7.30. £5 covers the cost and includes tea, coffee and cakes in the interval. Please call 01684 292350 to book your place.

We have men's and ladies teams; the men play friendly games on most Sundays and the ladies play on Monday

evenings. A few more players would be welcome, contact the number above for more details. Home matches are played on the village green about 3 miles from Tewkesbury where players almost uniquely have to cross a public road from the pavilion to the pitch!

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INTERESTING LOTS The specialist Art and Book sale taking place at Church Street Auctions has attracted a watercolour print by Sir William Russell Flint, featuring three Spanish Flamenco ladies, typical of his many popular pieces.

His work has a strong following and this piece should attract interest.

Entries of original art, prints, early books (including leather bound, first editions and the unusual) and Militaria are being invited for the 2 sales on the 6th and 7th May. Something to sell?

Ring Beau Howells on 01684 296540.

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NEW LIFE FOR CLASSICS, BY THE EXPERTS Brothers Roy and Alistair Hitchman have opened new restoration service and repair workshops Abbey Classic Cars Ltd at Unit 2 Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, GL20 8PF. With a combined fifty five years experience in the motor trade, Roy and Alistair can tackle any job from complete and partial restoration, engineering and sourcing hard to find parts.

With reputable contacts built up over the years Abbey Classic Cars can source some of the best paint, upholstery, trim, welding and chroming experts around.

Roy tells us that rare panels can even be made by time served craftsmen on an English Wheel*.

A bespoke service is offered tailored to suit any budget to service, maintain and repair any vehicle from scruffy to concourse.

As you can imagine classic car service and repair can be very different to modern day vehicle servicing with various unique factors to take into consideration such as: Age of vehicle, low annual mileage, long term storage, parts availability, and extensive history of previous work completed by both professionals and enthusiasts.

Roy says “Looking after a classic vehicle properly can be similar to looking after a patient where full consideration needs to be given to both historic and current circumstances. Also many

classic vehicles take part in various auto sport activities and this too requires special attention.”

If you are looking for a classic car then Roy is happy to advise, seek

and buy on your behalf from private, trade or from some of the auction houses such as Bonhams, Brightwells and Coys. Furthermore if you have a vehicle that you want to sell or have something that has languished in a barn for years do give Roy a call on 01684 295272.

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All aboard the Easter Eggspress!

Once again, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway will be running its Easter Eggspress train service on Easter Monday, 6th April.

There will be plenty of fun for all the children with activity books, Easter games, and Easter bonnet competition and lots more.

To make the day even better, normal entry prices apply so that children under five are free and over fives can spend all day at the railway for £7.00.

Later on this month at the award-winning GWR’s Toddington Railway Station HQ, a

'Wartime in the Cotswolds' event will deliver an authentic experience of railways in the 1940s.

Visitors can step back in time, pack up their troubles in their old kit bags and smile, smile, smile.

A full weekend of nostalgic 1940s-themed activities is planned and everyone is invited to take a trip down memory lane.

Wartime in the Cots-

The Temporary Gentleman

" Wartime Spirit: back at the GWR This month wolds takes place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April.

For full details of this

Spring Kittens Here at Folly Gardens Vets we are officially Cat Friendly.

Our clinics are accredited by the International Society for Feline Medicine. This means we adhere to a charter to improve cat welfare and that we have taken extra effort to give our staff additional training and adapt our practices to reduce stress for cats, and their owners. We even have a ‘Cat Only’ clinic on a Thursday night over at our Barton Road Branch.

The spring brings kittens! In order to effectively reduce the number of unwanted cats in the UK and protect your pet from accident and disease, we strongly recommend you have your cat neutered. Both males (castration) and females (spey) can be neutered from around 4 months of age. Un-neutered cats are more at risk of picking up dangerous and life threatening infections such as feline leukaemia and feline immuno-deficiency virus.

and all other special events visit the website www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405.

Folly Gardens Vets Gloucestershire’s ONLY Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic

Discounted Cat Neutering in April and May THROUGHOUT APRIL AND MAY we are discounting our cat neutering. Females are £40 to be spayed, and males £30 to be castrated. A massive discount!

Please call to book your FREE pre-neutering consultation with our vets, so that we can health check your cat or kitten, and book them in for their operation.

Females only £40 Males only £30 Please phone to book in your cat today!

They are also very good at getting into scraps with other cats, fighting over mates – which can result in some nasty injuries. Sadly, every year we also deal with a great many fatalities, where un-neutered cats have roamed and have been hit by cars. So neutering really makes sense.

Call your local branch for more information Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic 12 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury GL20 7SP Telephone: 01684 292244 also at Bishop’s Cleeve & Barton Road, Tewkesbury - www.follygardens.com 28 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

'Temporary Gentleman', but Jack does not live the life of a gent.

Once again Sebastian He is an engineer Barry returns to and after he and Mai recount a story of the return from Africa McNulty family which when their first daughhe last visited so ter is due, their lives successfully in 'The disintegrate.

Secret Scripture' and The eventful disintepreviously in 'The gration of a happy Whereabouts of marriage and their selfEneas McNulty'.

Here we experience destruction makes for the life of Jack McNulty some sad reading, emboldened though and his love for Mai with Barry's strong Kirnan. Their life together starts idyllical- characterisation and beautiful prose. ly but the world interThis is another venes and their lives chapter in the life of come unstuck. the McNultys, during This is not a Barry which we catch the odd Irish novel, as whilst sight of Roseanne from many parts are set in 'The Secret Scripture' the Emerald Isle, Jack and other family memspends many years in Africa and he recounts bers, but this is Jack's story, and of his sad his story from his life.

African home.

Jack is introduced to Selected by: Africa during WW11 Ian B. Nicholson during which he held Alison’s Bookshop the rank of Major in High Street, the British Army; Tewkesbury. hence the title

by Sebastian Barry PB £7.99

MUSEUM RE-OPENS FOR THE SEASON Tewkesbury’s Town Museum, in Barton Street, is set to re-open for the summer on Wednesday 1st April.

The community facility houses a fascinating collection, and aims to protect and display the heritage of the town. A series of talks have been held recently to benefit the running of the museum. Don Freeman’s talk on the history of shops and buildings in Barton Street raised nearly £200 for funds. For more information see www.tewkesburymuseum.org

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

IT’S BLUEBELL TIME!

Without doubt one of the most popular walks I have written about in Tewkesbury Direct over the past six years is the trek to see the wonderful show of bluebells in Beckford Coppice, writes Jack B. Walker.

Depending upon the arrival of Spring, the best time to view the spectacle is mid-April to mid-May.

! The path through Beckford Coppice, known locally as ‘The Bluebell Woods’ - pictured in late April 2014.

! Distance: approx. 3 miles; moderate ascents. ! Car Parking: with care in Conderton village. ! Public transport: 540 bus from Tewkesbury to Conderton (no service Sunday/Bank Holidays) ! Refreshments: The Yew Tree pub, Conderton. ! Map not to scale: OS Sheet 190 recommended.

Park in the lane at the side of the Yew Tree Inn at Conderton.

Walk up the lane, and as it bears left, carry on straight ahead up a rough track (1).

When you reach a gate and barn ahead of you, keep on the stony track as it bears right and sharply upwards, (2), and continue ahead until you reach the cross tracks (3).

Turn right and walk down the hill along a broad sandy track known locally as the ‘Yellow Brick Road.’

At the next cross tracks (4), take the path on your left which leads into the woods.

Follow the path down to the stream and cross the footbridge. This section of Beckford Coppice is famous for its bluebells: please keep to the trail to protect them.

Follow the path up the bank and through the woods and cross over a stile. (5).

Turn right and walk along the edge of the

wood, to reach a small gate. Go through and carry on ahead with the fence to your left, then bear right as the wellwalked path descends through the field. At the bottom of the field skirt a thicket (6) and bear right up a lane between some hedges.

The route now rejoins the Yellow Brick Road (7), so bear right and walk up the hill to return to point (4).

This time, take the path on your left and walk along the edge of a field.

At the bottom of the field, after a descent, bear right to a small gate at the other side of the stream (8). Go through and up the slope, keeping the fence to your left, reaching a row of trees.

Keep straight ahead over a stile into a meadow, with Conderton Manor’s gardens on your left. Cross over the next stile and walk ahead to reach the lane; turn left and walk down the lane into the village.

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THE BERKELEY ARMS

PUB QUIZ ????

Church Street, Tewkesbury Telephone: 01684 290555 Mobile 07931 692227

Test your powers of recall with six of the best questions in this month’s Tewkesbury Direct Pub Quiz.

Real Pub • Real Food • Real Ale Children and Dogs Welcome Watch the 6 Nations Rugby • BT Sports and ESPN

! 1: By which name is the Polynesian Island Rapa Nui, a province of Chile, known in English?

A warm welcome awaits you at the Railway Inn, Ripple, where Sue, Paul and Val pride themselves on serving delicious home-cooked food, well kept traditional beers and good wine at sensible prices.

Thursday 16th April

OUR FAMOUS PIE NIGHT Eat as much as your like £10.50 per person

Every Wednesday

LUNCHTIME SAVERS!

! 2: Which flower is known as Oster Glocken (Easter Bells) in the German language?

! 5: Which type of cake is traditionally eaten at the end of Lent/Easter?

! 3: Which Scottish football teams plays its home games at Easter Road?

! 6: Who was born on St Georges Day, 23rd April 1564 and died on 23rd April 1616?

! 4: What name is given to the Thursday before Good Friday in the Christian church calendar?

WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH

! PRIORS PARK SPRING FLING

Tuesday 7th April,1pm-3-m, Queens Road.

Community allotment open day, planting and sewing, seed swap, raised bed building, cookery demo, pot making, children’s activities etc,

! BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY:

every second Tuesday of the month, 2.00pm 4.00pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre.

Open to all sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers.British Lung Foundation Support Group.

! BREDON CRAFTERS:

Main course and pudding, served from 12noon-2pm £6.50 per person - all welcome

third Wednesday of the month, 1.00pm-5.00pm.

Bredon Village Hall, Bredon, Near Tewkesbury.

Friday Nights

Tewkesbury Day Centre, last Wednesday of each month (2-4pm). For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia. In addition to the advice and support available, there is also the opportunity to participate in craft activities and enjoy tea/coffee and cakes in exchange for a small donation. Details 01684 296238.

FISH & CHIPS

Beer battered, served from 6.30pm-9pm £9.50 per person

SUNDAY LUNCHES

Choice of roasts. 2 courses for £10.95 Booking essential

FATHER’S DAY Book now for Sunday 21st June

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Easter Monday 6th April - entries now being taken. £10 per cart, proceeds to charity The Railway Inn, Station Road, Ripple Tewkesbury GL20 6EY

Tel: 01684 592225

enquiries@therailwayinnripple.co.uk

ANSWERS: 1. Easter Island; 2.

Daffodil; 3. Hibernian; 4. Maundy Thursday; 5. Simnel Cake; 6. William Shakespeare.

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! TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE:

WORCESTER SIXWAYS CAR BOOT SALE SUNDAYS ALL YEAR ROUND Now on at Six Ways Park & Ride, half a mile from M5 Junction 6 Next to Worcester Warriors Rugby Ground Open 9am-1pm Free admission to the public

ENQUIRIES: 07966 145286 VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

CAR BOOT SALE EVERY SATURDAY

From 4th April. 9.30am, gates open 9am for sellers. £5 Boots, £10 Traders AT VALE WILDLIFE, BECKFORD. SIGNPOSTED FROM A46

! FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE:

you will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday afternoons. Booking is essential: 01684 293086.

! MOVEMENT TO MUSIC:

every Tuesday, 10.00am-11/00am, 50+.

The Scout Hut, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury.

Contact Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200.

! THE TEWKESBURY LIBRARY CRAFT CLUB:

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away Now open at the Crown Shuthonger

Free club for people who enjoy chatting and sharing ideas about crafts; sewing, knitting, card-making jewellery making while they work.

For more details please ask at the library or call Deborah on 01684 276503.

01684 293714 or 07724 630083 The Crown, Mythe Road, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EF Tues-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10.30pm, Mon closed, Open Bank Holidays

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FISH & CHIPS, KEBABS AND BURGERS Gluten-free batter & pizzas now available every day Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff

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FREE STONE WILLY’S PIZZA

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

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Tewkesbury LIVE sponsored by

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HOME OF LIVE MUSIC IN TEWKESBURY Great bands every Saturday. Open mic night fourth Thursday of the month fronted by Blue Street . Resident band the Future Set last Friday of every month. Tythe Barn available for free hire and band practice.

Church St, Tewkesbury 01684 290555 ! FRI 3rd APRIL: Mel & Him, The Berkeley Arms.

! SAT 18th APRIL: Dan Browne, The Berkeley Arms.

! SAT 4th APRIL: The Doonicans, The Berkeley Arms.

! SAT 18th APRIL & SUN 19th APRIL: Great Big Almonry Folk Weekend, Evesham.

! SUN 5th APRIL: Leon Daye, The Nottingham Arms. ! SUN 5th APRIL: Dave C (4-7pm) Covers and C&W, The White Bear. ! WED 8th APRIL: Feast of Fiddles, The Roses Theatre. ! FRI 10th APRIL: The Phil Beer Band, The Roses Theatre. ! SAT 11th APRIL: Thunder Road, The Berkeley Arms. ! SUN 12th APRIL: Last Man Standing, The Nottingham Arms.

! SAT 18th APRIL: Max Boyce, The Roses Theatre. ! SUN 19th APRIL: Bryn (4-7pm) The White Bear. ! SUN 19th APRIL: Thunder Road, The Nottingham Arms. ! THURS 23rd APRIL: Blue St/Open Mic, Berkeley Arms. ! FRI 24th APRIL: Spiro, The Roses Theatre. ! FRI 24th APRIL: Alex Chapman, Yew Tree, Conderton.

! SUN 12th APRIL: Paul Keys (4-7pm) Keyboards & Vocals.

The White Bear.

! FRI 24th APRIL: The Future Set, Berkeley Arms.

! SAT 18th APRIL: Max Boyce, The Roses Theatre.

! SAT 25th APRIL: Raymond Froggatt, The Roses Theatre.

! FRI 24th APRIL: XL5, Berkeley Arms. ! SUN 26th APRIL: Kev G, The Nottingham Arms. ! SUN 26th APRIL: Marc Drew (4-7pm) as seen on The Voice!

The White Bear. ! TUES 28th APRIL: Sunjay, The Roses Theatre ! WED 29th APRIL: Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, The Roses Theatre. ! SAT 2nd MAY: Babajack, Market Theatre, Ledbury. ! FRI 8th MAY: Demon Barbers XL, The Roses Theatre. ! SUN 17th MAY: Ralph McTell, The Roses Theatre. ! WED 20th MAY: Bella Hardy, The Roses Theatre. ! SAT 23rd MAY: Sax nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Axe, The Yew Tree, Conderton.

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Kevin Mace Quality Butchers Suppliers of the finest British meats to the retail and catering trade.

Try our homemade Sausages, Burgers, Faggots and Home Cured Bacon We also sell fresh Bread and Pies from the Vale of Evesham

THE APRIL MAKEOVER with Emma Lawson of Ell Hair Salon This month Emma Lawson of Ell Hair Salon makes over mum and daughter models Rene Smith and Vicky Halling.

To get the look for Vicky, Emma used iPrime to prepare the skin then iPerfection vanilla foundation and sealed using iFinish light.

Her eyes were created using iSmoulder sapphire, iFlutter black on lashes.

Eyebrows groomed with iFix transparent, cheeks with iGlow icepop and coconut ice for the lips.

Mum Rene has her skin primed with iPrime foundation, iPerfection cinnamon sealed with iFinish lights.

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cheeks use iBlossom rose, her eyes use iSmoulder amethyst and iFlutter black on her lashes and her lips use iSlick decadance.

Emma is holding a meet Hayley the CID make up artist at the Royal Hop Pole Hotel on Tuesday 12th May at 7.00pm. Tickets can be bought from Ell Hair, Barton Street or on the door, all proceeds will go to the Air Ambulance Charity. Photos by Will Davis.

! Vicky before

! Rene after

! Vicky after

NOW STOCKING Lots of great products from £10 to £28 62 Barton Street, Tewkesbury Gl20 5PX

Darren, Hattie, Kevin, Reece & Vikki

! Rene before

01684 275005

TEWKESBURY ART SOCIETY Are holding a demonstration by the Artist Lynda Kettle "Gardens in Pastels" On Tuesday 14th April 2015, 10.00 am until 1pm.

At The Methodist Church Hall, By The Cross, Barton Street, Tewkesbury.

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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Last year the Queen Margarets' primary school created a new slogan that has become the prime motivator in the schools teaching.

“Believe in yourself, Tewkesbury. have the courage to sucA special afternoon ceed, anything is possiwas organised to launch ble....” This is how the logo, attended by pupils are encouraged to County Council Mayor view their lives.

Mike Dean, MP Adding to this posiLaurence Robertson, his tive message, the school wife Annie, and Lisa have created an eye West Community develcatching logo which opment officer. includes the Fleur De After the launch, Lys of Queen Margaret, pupils, mums, dads and Tewkesbury Abbey, and guests were treated to the wooden horses of some very fine cupcakes the Arrival on the sporting the new logo.

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LEGO MAN Local Tewkesbury ebayer, Rob King, has sent Lego all over the world, so when an enquiry closer to home was made, it was no surprise, but the reason was.

Having already previously sold two Lego Taj Mahal’s, the largest Lego set made with five thousand nine hundred and ninety two parts, the enquiry for the third one was more unusual.

This third one has now been sold, not to be played with, but to

appear on stage in the West End of London as a prop in a new production call The Three Lions.

The reason is one of the characters in the play is David Beckham who famously said if he was not a footballer, would love to have worked for Lego and own his own Taj Mahal.

The play is a comedy based on a hotel meeting between David Beckham and HRH Prince William and David Cameron before the 2018 World

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Anyone interested in looking for Lego sets and rarities should visit Robs Railway Shop at Toddington Station on open days.

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STUART LEADS THE WAY IN HIS FIELD One of the most common type of metal detecting finds is the coin. Coins were designed to endure usage and made of metals and alloys to stand the test of time.

This month detectorist Stuart Borley beings some fine examples he has found recently that span many centuries.

The first dates from the range of King Steven

! Nuremburge Jettan

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in 1153 and was found in Tewkesbury.

The second is an Edward the First Groat.

And the last coin is a token made by Hans Krauwkel of Nuremburg manufactured between

! King Steven 1134

Stuart has uncovered this iron wood splitting wedge, approximately 100 to 200 years old it was used for splitting logs with a sledge hammer. In the two photos, we see the find before de rusting and afterwards.

Cleaning was done by placing it in a hot fire reaching red heat causing the rust to loosen, when cool, it can be wire brushed and rustproofed. It is likely that the wedge would work as well as it did many years ago.

1543 and 1635. The token is not a proper coin, they were regarded as “Counting Money” and used instead of valuable coins to assist with counting.

All were found locally

! Edward 1st 1300s

and Stuart has had an Elizabeth Sixpence mounted in a gold clasp and chain so that the beauty of the coin can be seen.

! Elizabeth Sixpence 1561

COMMUNITY OPEN DAY Tewkesbury Library and Drop In Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX Come and find out about local community groups for you and what is going on in your area.

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REDUNDANCY TO RACES, HATS THE WAY TO DO IT

This time last year Bella Bow Bella Hat & Headdress designer Rebecca Jeal was working as a marketing assistant when she was faced with redundancy.

It provided her with the push to explore the world of millinery and set out to launch her hand made hat and headdress company.

So to see her hats at The Cheltenham Festival glimpsed on Channel Four earlier this month was a real excitement.

She was also thrilled to design for model Katie Sinclair of Nine Management Models who was at ladies day

showcasing a stunning tweed coat by renound Cheltenham designer Melissa Antonious, photographed by Fashion Photographer David Savill.

Bella Bow Bella hats will be returning to the catwalk at Tewkesbury Vintage Fayre this April and are available through Katherine's Closet, Tewkesbury or for individual commission pieces contact

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CLEAN BURNING Local heating engineer, Ben Bowers, is pioneering some of the latest green heating technology.

Woodburning biomass boilers are attracting government financial support as wood burning is virtually carbon neutral.

The scheme is called The Renewable Heat Incentive and contributions will be paid to both domestic and commercial users that have the system installed. Paid quarterly over seven years the subsidy should cover most of the installation costs.

A “Green Deal” pre assessment is made on the property to decide on what heat output is needed, taking insulation and cavity wall insulation into account.

The boilers are automatically or hand fed with wood pellets and there are log burning options too.

The efficiency of the stoves is incredible leaving virtually no residue (see our photo) and can be in clean line modern designs with viewing windows for effect.

Pellets are cheap and widely available and a ton should cost around £250 meaning they are excellent value for money.

Ben is qualified to design, install and maintain these systems and has full OFTEC, HETAS, Gas Safe and MCS credentials to ensure it is all done to the highest standards.

For those who may wish to have an installation, Ben tells us that there are financing companies available who specifically finance projects like these.

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! Amazingly this is the ash left from 6 weeks of burning.

NEW SHOWROOM Ben has opened a new showroom to display a range of woodstoves and boilers which include Fire Belly, Charnwood, Termatech and some of the more traditional stoves.

The showroom is now open every Friday at Wimber Hill Farm, Dingle Lane, Hillend, Twyning GL20 6DW or by appointment.

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TEWKESBURY PROPERTY MUCH SOUGHT AFTER SAYS LEADING LOCAL CONVEYANCER A residential conveyancer who oversees many house moves each year at Tewkesbury based DF Legal, says the local property market looks set to remain buoyant.

Lyn Gardiner of DF Legal said: “In recent years Gloucestershire and the surrounding regions have gained in popularity as a great place to live and this looks set to continue.”

“Programmes like Location Location Location have shown many a family trying to get away from the rat race for a slice of country life, which has seen many people with no geographical links to the region move in,” she added.

Her comments come at a time of the year when the housing market traditionally hots up.

She said many of the influx into the region were people who find they aren’t getting much for their money in the south and are lured by the comparative affordability of the region.

“To put this in perspective the most recent survey from the Halifax showed house price averages across the

country being in the region of £193,000, and whilst it is hard to find exact figures for this region, from data we can gather, we are above that figure, but not by a great deal,” she said.

She added that indications from various surveys showed 2015 would remain a year where house prices stay in line with inflation.

“This means many moves during the year to be based more on lifestyle needs rather than anything else,” added Ms Gardiner.

She warned that a

property purchase is a highly stressful matter and those involved need to make sure they do not cut corners.

“Buying property is generally the most expensive acquisition a person will ever make, so risking cheap conveyancing, which is dealt with in a call centre environment, many miles away could prove costly if it goes wrong,” she said.

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BUSY BEES AND EASTER CHICKS Bookworm volunteers have been busy bees preparing for Spring and Easter. They have been knitting chicks to be filled with Easter Eggs to be sold to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The chicks sport an array of headgear ranging from punk hairdos to crocheted hats as volunteers have become more and more inventive - they may even have their very own chicks' Easter Bonnet Parade!

Nests of chicks are popping up in Bookworm and will also be at Tewkesbury Abbey's Touching Souls Tea Rooms when Bookworm volunteers run the tea rooms on Thursdays and Fridays over the Easter holidays (the Tea Rooms will be shut on Good Friday). If anyone would like to help us at the tea rooms over the Easter school holidays please contact Karen Brennan on 01684 438385 or call in to Bookworm, 150 High St., Tewkesbury opposite WH Smith.

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CAR BOOT SALES ARE SET TO TAKE PLACE AT TEWKESBURY SCHOOL Tewkesbury School are pleased to announce that they will be holding their first car boot sale on Sunday 19th April 2015 taking place in the main car park, nearest to the motorway. The event will run from 9.30 am - 12.00 pm (no entry or set up before 9.00 am).

There will be plenty of hard-standing parking spaces for vehicles and charges to sell are £6 per car (£5 pre-booked) and £8 per van/trailer (£7 pre-booked), with FREE entry to browse.

Paul Baker, the

School’s commercial manager said, “We hope that the car boot sales will bring plenty of visitors and provide a great opportunity for the local community to utilise the school’s facilities.

Refreshments will be

provided by Tewkesbury School and toilets will be available”.

Please contact sportscentre@tewkesburyschool.org or phone 01684 292152 ext. 548 with any enquiries or to pre-book your vehicle.

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TECH NEWS HIGHLIGHTS with Chris Wall of Tewktech

SAMSUNG LAUNCH GALAXY S6 AND SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Samsung released not one flagship Smartphone, but two at its MWC launch event, but of the pair, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge attracted the most

attention. It's essentially the same handset as the standard Samsung Galaxy S6 below but running down each of the sides of the quadHD, 5.1in screen are two curves, where the glass gently falls away to meet

the rear of the phone we expect prices to start from £508 for the S6 and £617 for the edge model, watch out Apple you have been challenged.

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater For as long as I can remember I have loved stained glass windows.

I first sang in a Church choir when I was 8 years of age in Upton on Severn. Later I was a member of the Cathedral Choir of Wells in Somerset and later still Choirmaster of the Parish Church choir of Wedmore, also in Somerset.

Now I frequently pop into our glorious Abbey here in Tewkesbury. In all four places I can

enjoy the beautiful stained glass, wonderful to look at when the sun hits them and their brilliance shone through.

I used to visit a friend in the south of Gloucestershire who was a spiritual healer. In his consulting room he had two panels of stained glass set into one of his windows. One panel was of a dove with an olive sprig in its beak and the other which always delighted me was a rainbow.

The rainbow always took my breath away when the sun shone through and the stained glass was able to give its best impact-making show. The sun shone through and the image was cast onto the wall of the room. I don't have a stained glass window but in my lounge and study I have cut crystal pendants hanging in the windows and when the sun shines I have mini rainbows being cast on the ceilings and the walls of my rooms.

I can remember my friend saying " I love the rainbow as it reminds me always that to make rainbows you need sun and rain".

For me the rainbow is a great motivator. It gives me motivation when life presents challenges. It reminds me that we need to have

some bad times to be able to truly appreciate the good times. To really appreciate the light we need to have spent some time in the dark.

On days when life is good the beauty of the rainbow never fails to make me think " Well, things don't get much better than this !" In life we sometimes need small reminders to stay focused on what is really important in life ; to remember the things that we can, if we are not very careful, so often take for granted.

On the difficult day when the sun does not shine through, the crystals do not break up the light into rainbow patterns on the wall BUT there is the knowledge that, behind the clouds, the sun still shines and it is only a matter of time before it breaks through

and the rainbow can once gain be seen in all its glory. Even at the most difficult times of our lives the rainbow is there and will come out to shine.

If its raining in your life or heart at the moment don't give up hope. The sun WILL shine. The good days WILL come.

Just remember - To make rainbows you need sun AND rain. It is then that we get the full experience and benefit of this wonder of nature.

“Rainbows introduce us to reflections of different beautiful possibilities so we never forget that pain and grief are not the final options in life.”

“There are still blue skies and rainbows and days bathed in sunlight.

There are colourful

shade trees filled with sweet bird songs.

And there are wishing stars in the heavens as well as angels in God's service.

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Refuse to be unhappy.”

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THE ROSES THEATRE DEVELOPMENTS Now that the final plans have been submitted for The Roses’ much awaited refurbishment, due to take place this summer, staff at the Sun Street venue are familiarising themselves with how the building is going to look, both inside and out, when the work is complete.

Having remained virtually unchanged since it was built in 1975, The Roses has been a constant and familiar landmark in the town centre for 40 years. Often described as the jewel in Tewkesbury’s crown, there is no denying that over the years the sparkle has dulled ever so slightly as the passing years have left their mark. Happily though, since the launch of a fundraising campaign last year, The Roses has now secured nearly half a million pounds worth

of funding, and shortly before Christmas was able to appoint architects Poole Philips of Pershore to plan and execute the redevelopment.

Trustee of The Roses Cllr Adele Carter, pictured right with Director of Marketing & Development Beckie Smith, is optimistic about the plans: “It’s tremendously encouraging to see such progress in such a short space of time. It’s very exciting to see the plans in black and white, and be able to visualise the

improvements to the building - in just a few short months we are going to see such a difference.”

The plans are on display in the foyer of The Roses, and staff are on hand to talk to any customer who would like to know more about the forthcoming changes.

Significant changes will include the installation of a lift, the refurbishment of the toilet facilities and the replacement of the roof. The Roses also plans to expand its catering facilities to be

able to serve locally sourced light bites before performances, and install a small coffee bar downstairs.

It’s not too late to get involved; The Roses still needs help if it is to raise the £800,000 it needs to finish the project.

Anyone wishing to contribute to The Roses’ 40th Birthday Campaign can either call into the theatre, or call Director

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SO WHAT’S NEW THIS EASTER AT THE PAINT POT?

BACK TO THE 60’S

This Easter holidays sees the comeback of ‘Kids Craft Days’ at The Paint Pot! Back by popular demand these 1.5 hours sessions during the holidays cover a variety of crafts for your budding little artist.

With sessions including, Jewellery making, Gory theatre make up, Tote bag making and Minion mug making’ to name but a few. A full list of sessions and times can be found on The Paint Pot’s website and Facebook page.

Sessions cost £13 per child and include all materials, equipment, tuition and refreshments and as parents do not have to stay this can give you a valuable couple of hours free to catch up on your other jobs.

Pottery painting will still be available as usual

Mon – Sat 10am – 5.30pm throughout the Easter break.

After the Easter break The Paint Pot’s new term of adult art classes and workshops will commence, which are held in the evenings and on Sundays. Old favourites such as ‘Glass Fusing & Slumping’ and ‘The Drawing Master Class’ will be joined by new arrivals ‘An Introduction to Water Colours’,’ Lino Cutting & Print Making’ and ‘Decopatching Small Furniture’. Again a full list of dates and prices is available online.

With something to tempt most creative tastes at The Paint Pot this Easter and beyond why not visit the website or follow them on Facebook to be kept up

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Scooters lined up outside the Anchor Inn recently when Mod and Ska enthusiasts held a meet recently. An evening of good fun and comradeship followed, as there don't seem to be any Rockers anymore to clash with.

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WELL DONE TWYNING The Village of Twyning were proud to present cheques to three well deserving charities on Friday night (13th) in the Village Inn.

At the beginning of the year, the Twyning Village Community Charity Committee consisting of a band of local villagers continued the tradition started some years ago created with the aim of raising a fund via several annual village events which has helped enhance community spirit whilst having fun in the process.

They held several race nights, a games/quiz night and an all-day cricket event during the year raising over £3,000 which chiefly they donated to their carefully considered appointed charities for the year, British Heart Foundation, Cloud9 and Cobalt. The remaining

funds acting as a local community pot for deserving needs and a start for 2015."

“We had a great turnout on Presentation Night which was, in the main, attended by all the wonderful companies and individuals who have supported these worthy causes throughout the year, and long may it continue!" remarked Ian Southall, a representative of the Committee. We were pleased to present these cheques to their relevant representatives who took a moment to inform us of what it meant to their relative causes and how the funds were likely to be used.”

Tewkesbury is stepping back in time to the 50s and 60s with a real old fashioned Record Hop, with DJ Clive spinning sounds that could include the Rolling Stones, Gene Vinent, Eddie Cochran and many more.

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GET INTO GEAR Many of us will be taking to our cycles this Easter but few will use all the gears modern cycles have simply because of poor adjustment of the mechanisms.

Mark Rose of Autospares in Barton Street suggests a gear health check and service to make your cycle ride easier. Mark also tells us he has the latest belt drive eight speed cycles in stock for any customers who want to see this innovative product

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! On behalf of the School’s Auction of Promises Committee, I have great pleasure in inviting you to attend our Auction of Promises which takes place on Saturday 25th April, 7pm at Tewkesbury School, in the Gym. The event has been organised with the aim to raise funds towards providing more outdoor and covered seating areas for students so that they can enjoy the benefits of fresh air in all weathers.

We have many wonderful, different promises and have been well supported by our local community so far.

A selection of some the lots up for auction include: a Porsche Silverstone driving experience (courtesy of Porsche Tewkesbury); a meal for two with accommodation at Hatherley Manor; a day at Cheltenham Races; a school uniform voucher; a meat voucher and cookery lessons - there really is something to

THE ABBEY ON THE PARK CELEBRATE NEED GUITARS! We are starting a Guitar Club at Celebrate, our family church on Priors Park.

We’d like to teach children and young adults to play Guitar and are searching for Guitars that are suitable for children and adults to use.

If you have an unwanted acoustic guitar you would like to donate, we would be most grateful to receive it.

Thank you!

Please contact Rev Wendy on 07768 182769 or email rev.wendy@icloud.com Or contact Trevor Barnett out ‘resident guitar teacher’ on 07977 442624 or email gatecrash.guitar@gmail .com.

suit everyone! We have arranged for a professional auctioneer to attend the event who will deliver an exciting, fast-paced auction, with each lot taking between 60-90 seconds. Food is on offer and there will be a licensed bar. Our Sixth Form students have been asked to play after the auction, so it will be a full evening of entertainment.

We do hope you will be able to support this auction by joining us on

the night with friends and family. To reserve your tickets and order food if required please call Julia Whybrow on 01684 292152 ext 271 or email Julia.whyb r o w @ t e w k e s buryschool.org.

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This Mother's day was no ordinary day for 95 year old Viva Hewitt, she decided to have her hair dyed bright pink to help raise funds for her great granddaughter Isla Haffield who suffers from Cerebral Palsy.

Isla's family are all doing various fundraising events to try and get to the £60,000 that is needed for Isla to have a Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) operation in America, which should help her gain more control of her limbs, gain more independence and hopefully achieve her dream of walking.

Viva said “I am elderly and infirm and can no longer participate in sporting activities so I think dying my hair pink will get myself and Isla’s cause noticed” Donations to Isla's

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WI CENTENARY BATON CONTINUES ITS JOURNEY WITH A HORSE THEME

THE ECLIPSE

Local Photographer Jack Boskett captures the recent Solar eclipse in the skies over Tewkesbury. An eerie chill was noticed by many as well as a profound reduction in birdsong. The event certainly made the writer feel insignificant in the broad scheme of things.

The WI Centenary baton continued its journey through the Gloucestershire Federation today.

Starting at Beckford, it made its way on horseback to Kemerton, where it was transferred to a horse and cart. The cart is a vintage product of Cotteswold Dairies, and clip-clopped on its journey to Bredon.

There, it joined several hobby horses in a horse box to be transported to Mitton in Tewkesbury.

At Mitton Manor PreSchool tots welcomed the baton and galloped around on hobby horses whilst WI members treated them to homemade cakes and a rendition of horsey, horsey.

Emma Wild, President of Mitton WI said “It’s such an honour to have the baton making a stop with us. As a very new WI this is a real treat and we're so pleased we could involve the children in the community.”

The baton then made its way on foot to The Roses Theatre, and then via wheelbarrow with a pretend horse to Tewkesbury Abbey and finished off on the Tewkesbury Groups leg, being transported via vintage Cotteswold Dairy float at the Stonehills

Roundabout for a photocall with Tewkesbury Mayor, Cllr Christine Danter. Everyone passing was then treated to treated to a rendition of Jerusalem on the roundabout sung by roughly 70 WI members and supporters.

Viv Ebbage, Bredon WI said “We wanted to include the wonderful horse roundabout and keep to the horse theme during the batons journey through our patch.

It's been an exciting day and so wonderful to celebrate 100 years of the

Women’s Institute.”

The baton then crossed the River on a SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) rescue boat and continued its journey through Gloucestershire.

Photographs by Jack Boskett Photography.

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INTERNET SAFETY TIPS

Mobile phones, laptops, tablets - all connected to the internet. Facebook, Twitter, Skype and email….in some form or another, almost all of us are linked to the World Wide Web and it’s hard to escape it, writes Police Sgt Claire Wright.

It’s opened up communication channels, allowed us to shop online and so much more.

There is, however, a more sinister side to using the internet – and the question is are you doing enough to protect yourself?

Action Fraud are the lead on fraud investigations and by following a few simple steps you can minimise the risk and protect yourself.

Never give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying their credentials.

Many frauds start with a phishing email.

Remember that banks and financial institutions will not send you an email asking you to click on a link and confirm your bank details.

Do not trust such emails, even if they look genuine. You can always call your bank using the phone number on a genuine piece of correspondence, website (typed directly into the address bar) or the phone book

to check if you’re not sure.

Destroy and preferably shred receipts with your card details on and post with your name and address on.

Identity fraudsters don’t need much information in order to be able to clone your identity.

Make sure your computer has up-to-date anti-virus software and a firewall installed.

Ensure your browser is set to the highest level of security notification and monitoring to prevent malware issues and computer crimes.

If you are given the option when shopping online, sign-up to Verified by Visa or MasterCard Secure Code.

This involves you registering a password with your card company and adds an additional layer of security to online transactions with signed-up retailers.

If you receive bills, invoices or receipts for things you haven’t bought, or financial institutions you don’t normally deal with contact you about outstanding debts, take action.

Your identity may have been stolen.

Be extremely wary of post, phone calls or emails offering you business deals out of the blue.

If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always question it and don’t be afraid to challenge it.

If they are genuine they won’t mind! If you have been a victim of fraud, be aware of fraud recovery fraud.

This is when fraudsters pretend to be a lawyer or a law enforcement officer and tell you they can help you recover the money you’ve

already lost.

There’s no need to be scared of the internet but a common sense approach and the above should assist in protecting you.

And remember, if you have been a victim of crime you should always report it. If we don’t know about it, we can’t investigate it!

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John Dixon, Chair of Tewkesbury Historical Society, is seeking the help of local people for the organisations WWI project.

“We have still not identified two of the names on our War Memorial - S. Davies and A Jordan. If anyone is a relative of either we would love to hear from them.

“We also hope to make contact with the families of men who died soon after the war as a result of their experience but who are not commemorated in our cemetery: Arthur L Jones, Arthur H Rowley; George Henry Taylor, and Basil Williams.

“It is our aim to persuade the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to provide an official headstone.”

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VERMIN HUNTERS OF The prescription charge debate THE 16th CENTURY PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

As readers will be aware, some patients have to pay for their prescription items, writes local pharmacist Peter Badham.

This system was introduced in 1952, when patients them had to pay one shilling per prescription form.

In 1965 the scheme was abolished , but then reinstated in 1968 at two shillings and six pence per item.

I remember in 1971, the charge rose to 20p, and the level of bad feeling from patients as a result.

What those people would think of todays charge at £8.05, I can only imagine!

There no prescription charge in Wales, Scotland and Northern Is land and it does not

seem very fair to me that there are charges in England. We are supposed to be part of a United Kingdom!

So what is my view ?

I think the whole system needs a major review. Why should patients have to pay? If the NHS cannot afford this cost, then reinstate the charges elsewhere.

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In the past there was the concern that free prescriptions would driv e more patients to their GPs, but now we have the Minor Ailment Scheme in Tewkesbury.

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GREAT ORATORIO TO BE SUNG IN TEWKESBURY Local choir, Philomusica will be returning to Tewkesbury Abbey on Saturday 25th April.

They’ll be performing one of the best-loved of all oratorios, Elijah by Mendelssohn Philomusica’s conductor, Linda Parsons ! Philomusica explained: “Though

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Long and freezing winters, bad harvests, rising food prices and a growing population were behind the anti-vermin laws brought in by Elizabeth I in 1566.

The Vermin Law said that rewards should be paid at fixed rates on a whole range of animals, and that the money was to be raised from landowners and farmers. Many kinds of wild creature now had a price on their head.

You can meet a Tudor rat catcher and discover the harsh realities of problem pests in 16th century Britain at Tewkesbury’s John Moore Museum on Saturday 4th April in Church Street. There are two sessions, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Tickets are available at the museum: for more information call 01684 297174. Visitors can also explore the 15th century Merchant’s House and meet a Tudor housewife whose home is plagued with pests!

A grand procession through the streets of Tewkesbury is being planned for Sunday 12th July, as part of the town’s Medieval Festival.

Lots of community groups and entertainers are expected to take part in the parade, which will set off in the centre of town at 11.00am.

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Hill climbing returns

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The thrills and spills of motor sport return to Prescott Hill, near Gotherington, this month.

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Drivers will compete against the clock on one of the country’s most historic uphill courses on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April, as part of the British and Midland Championships.

This is the first of seven events this season

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Cascades introduce NEW national learn to swim school in partnership with the STA Payable via monthly Direct Debit for just

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which will also see vintage sports cars, bikes and classic American vehicles at Prescott.

Also home to The Bugatti Owners’ Club, Prescott has been one of Britain’s foremost hill climb circuits for around eighty years.

Saturday 25th April will be practice day, with the competition proper taking place from 9.00am on Sunday 26th April. Gates open at 8.00am.

For a full programme of 2015’s events visit prescott-hillclimb.com

TIGERS SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE Tewkesbury RFC are have just one home game at the Moats this month, when they entertain Cheltenham in the local Senior Cup. The fixture takes place on Wednesday 1st April (6pm).

The club’s last league action is on Saturday 18th April, when they travel to the Forest of Dean to take on Bream (3pm).

Visit www.tewkesburyrfc.co.uk for full details.

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