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PUCKRUP HALL IN TRUE PERSPECTIVE TEWKESBURY RIDING SCHOOL Off the A38 at Twyning

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Pony Club Day Camp 8th-12th Aug £30 per person (Open to 4 years & upwards) Tewkesbury Riding School (off the A38 opposite Hilton Hotel, Puckrup) Cherry Orchard Lane, Twyning, Tewkesbury GL20 6JH

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Local drone pilot Jordan Robinson has used his skills to enable us to take a fresh look at historic Puckrup Hall, near Tewkesbury. The hall, which is now a Hilton Hotel, was built in the late 18th century, and the painting (right) show a romanticised view from the period, looking west towards the Malverns. An excellent example of Regency draughtsmanship, it shows the house and parkland in perspective from the air. The picture currently hangs in the hotel reception, and we thank General Manager Tim Bowler for permission to reproduce it here. Keith Hill, of Hill View Lakes, gave Jordan permission to fly from his property, to recreate the scene as it is today. Jordan’s business drone specialises in day and night-time shots like these, and is insured and experienced to undertake commercial commissions. For details visit the company website www.dr-oneav.com

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䡵 Flying the flag: crowds at last month’s British Legion Fundraiser in Tewkesbury

£700 RAISED FOR POPPY APPEAL The Tewkesbury British Legion Show raised over £700 for the Poppy Appeal with the support of local firm CB Chartered Accountants, writes Shelby Powell. The ‘We Salute You’ show featured the Crescendo Big Band, a dance demonstration by Rob Farley of Jazz Jive Swing, a Vera Lynn sing-along plus plenty of flag waving. Cotteswold Dairy provided milk and cream for the vintage tea room and the Town Council provided the venue, (The George Watson Hall), free of charge.

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Town Mayor launches her own website Tewkesbury Town Mayor, Karen Brennan, has launched an informative website so that members of the public can find out more about her role. Visitors to the site will also be able follow a variety of civic duties and community engagements. An important role of the post is raising funds for charity, and this is where the public can find out about Karen's charity fundraising events and her chosen charity, Hope for

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SOMME REMEMBERED Tewkesbury organised two separate events to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme last month, writes Shelby Powell. On Friday 1st July, a wreath was laid at the foot of The Cross by

members of Tewkesbury Royal British Legion. The following day a

äĄľ Somme Civic Gathering (Picture: Andrew Parker)

Civic event outside the Town Hall, led by Town Sergeant Mike Kean Price, was attended by the Borough and Town Mayors together with Colonel Mike Bennett OBE. Following two minutes silence and The Last Post, Mike read out the names of those from the town who died during the Battle. For each one, Army Cadets paraded poppies displaying the names of the fallen men.

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La Jolie Ronde Languages for Children has been crowned Best National Activity for 5-12 year olds for the 3rd year running in the prestigious International children’s awards “What’s On 4 Juniors Awards 2016”. Aurore Chatron-Michaud who runs French and Spanish classes for 5-12 year olds in the Tewkesbury area said "We are absolutely delighted to win this Award for the 3rd year running. “It makes it even more special as it’s the parents and children who have voted for us. Learning a second language comes easy to very young children therefore it is the ideal time to familiarise them with sounds and patterns of a new language and culture. “My classes, which will start again from September, are designed to encourage a positive approach to language learning and the emphasis isn’t on reading and

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A B R A N D E S K M E R G A R W I U K

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This month the puzzle conceals the surnames of twelve international holiday destinations: ACAPULCO BALI BENIDORM BODRUM CAPRI CORFU DUBAI IBIZA MALTA NICE ORLANDO TENERIFE Word Search Rules: The names in the word search grid may read vertically, horizontally and diagonally from left to right, right to left, bottom to top or top to bottom.

WILDLIFE ART GOES ON DISPLAY Sir Peter Scott described Charles Tunnicliffe as ‘the greatest wildlife artist of the twentieth century’. Tunnicliffe was a prolific and hugely influential artist, and a unique selection of his work will go on show at ‘Nature In Art’ this Summer. An exhibition of specially selected paintings has opened at Wallsworth Hall and runs until Sunday 4th September. Nature In Art is just off the A38 between Tewkesbury and Gloucester. For more information visit www.natureinart.co.uk

The importance of good staff In all businesses well, trained, highly motivated staff who really care about the service they deliver is fundamental, writes Peter Badham. I am delighted to report this month that Badham Pharmacy was presented with the 15 year long service award at the Investors in People International Award Ceremony. The Company had been nominated by Marian Moir, the account manager for IIP South Of England. The event was held at the Old Billingsgate market in London in a spectacular evening of celebration. Badham Pharmacy first achieved the prestigious IIP award in 1999, and has recently been awarded silver in recognition of the outstanding performance of the company. This award has special significance for us , because my mother Mrs Jean Badham, who sadly died earlier this year, put her heart and soul into IIP. She believed that IIP is the cornerstone of any well-run company, our staff are our biggest asset - and she was absolutely right.

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TEWKESBURY RESTAURANT GETS TIFFIN AWARD Tewkesbury’s popular Rajshahi Restaurant has achieved national recognition from a dining club started by prominent Members of Parliament.

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Enjoy Pimms in our garden this Summer

OUTSIDE DINING IN OUR LOVELY GARDEN Make the most of the summer days and evenings: enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at the Gupshill Manor.

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Engall Castle August Advert 25/07/2016 09:40 Page 1

155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

01684 293 246

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Pamington

£550,000

Sitting within a 1 acre plot and backing onto open fields, this is an immaculately presented Grade II listed cottage with detached one bedroom annex. 4 bedrooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; dual aspect lounge; dining room; downstairs wc; utility; family bathroom; ample driveway parking.

Bushley Green

£380,000

Twyning

£455,000

£450,000

Detached individual 1930s extended home in a private lane location. 4 Bedrooms; 3 Reception Rooms; Kitchen; Utility Room; Downstairs wc; Family Bathroom; Ample driveway parking; Garden. No Chain. EPC E.

Tewkesbury

Uckinghall

£365,000

Detached bungalow with far reaching views. Lovely gardens; flexible and versatile accommodation which is arranged currently as 3 double bedrooms; master with lovely views and French doors to garden; dual aspect lounge with log burner; kitchen/breakfast room; beautifully light dining hall. Private position on the village green. EPC D.

Handsome Georgian double fronted town house within walking distance to the town centre. 4 double bedrooms; 3 separate reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; utility; downstairs shower room; upstairs bathroom; library/study; large garden; ample driveway parking; lovely original features.

Twyning

Tirley

£350,000

Twyning

This is a lovely large detached bungalow within private gardens. 3/4 bedrooms; modern kitchen/ dining room; lounge; conservatory; study; bathroom; wet room; single garage; ample driveway parking. EPC E.

£350,000

£365,000

This is a light, bright and spacious detached village home which sits centrally and slightly elevated within its garden plot. 3 bedrooms; Master with ensuite; Kitchen/ breakfast room; Triple aspect lounge; Separate dining room; Single garage; Ample driveway parking. EPC E.

Puckrup

£295,000

A stunning extended family home in this sought after village. 3 bedrooms; Open Plan kitchen/breakfast/family area; Separate dining area; Lounge; Modern Family bathroom with separate shower; Sunny aspect private rear garden; Ample parking. EPC D.

A spacious detached bungalow in an elevated position. 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes; dual aspect lounge; second reception room; large kitchen/ dining room; conservatory; cloakroom; guest wc; bathroom; double garage; petty gardens; driveway parking. EPC F.

Beautifully maintained, semi rural cottage with delightful gardens and outlook. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite shower room; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; downstairs wc; utility room; family bathroom; ample driveway parking; 2 garages; garden backing onto hedgerow. EPC G.

Twyning

Walton Cardiff

Tewkesbury

£245,000

£295,000

A beautifully presented detached bungalow located within the heart of this popular village. 2 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; separate dining room; utility room; bathroom; ample driveway parking; carport; low maintenance garden. EPC E.

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£260,000

Spacious detached home with 4 bedrooms and ensuite to master bedroom. Lounge with separate dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; utility area; single garage to the side. West facing private garden backing onto mature hedgerow. No Chain. EPC D.

This is a substantial town house situated in the highly desirable area of Twixtbears. 4 Bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; downstairs wc; garage; parking; garden; walking distance of the town centre; large lounge; 2nd reception/garden room; kitchen/breakfast room; Light and airy throughout. No Chain. EPC C.

Engall Castle August Advert 25/07/2016 09:41 Page 2

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01684 293 246

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Tewkesbury

£245,000

Tewkesbury

£240,000

Tewkesbury

£240,000

Just absolutely delightful – inside and out. 3 double bedrooms; lounge; modern kitchen; bathroom; pretty front and rear gardens; parking; summer house; gas central heating throughout; double glazing; walking distance to the towns amenities. EPC D.

Full of character this is a stunning home in the centre of town with parking and views over The Ham. 2 double bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/dining room; downstairs wc; upstairs shower room; allocated driveway parking. EPC D.

What a surprise you will be in for when you enter what you believe to be the front door! 3 storey house; 4 bedrooms; lounge; dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; family bathroom; courtyard garden; grade II listed. No Chain.

Tewkesbury

Walton Cardiff

£230,000

Twyning

£225,000

This property has a fantastic rear garden and in the town centre! 3 bedrooms; lounge; dining area; kitchen/ breakfast room; utility room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; integral single garage; off road parking; walking distance to towns amenities. EPC D.

This is a beautifully presented modern end town house offering well proportioned and spacious accommodation. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen/ breakfast room; lounge; dining room; downstairs wc; upstairs family bathroom; pretty rear garden; single garage; parking. EPC C.

With the advantage of being a % freehold and yet benefitting from beautifully managed grounds, this delightful cottage is attached to the grand manor house within a perfect location on the edge of the popular village of Twyning. 2 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen; 2 reception rooms; garage; ample parking; family bathroom. EPC E.

Tewkesbury

£165,000

£235,000

£215,000

A beautifully presented semi detached home. 3 bedrooms; modern kitchen/ dining room; lounge; upstairs family bathroom; driveway parking; detached single garage; garden. EPC tba.

£175,000

Wow! Beautifully high ceilings, stunning contemporary design. Double bedroom; contemporary open plan living space; modern bathroom; walk in utility cupboard; roof terrace; grade II listed. (2 bedroom apartment also available).

Full of character, yet modern and on trend this is a delightful town centre cottage. 2 double bedrooms; lounge; modern kitchen/ dining room; garden; walking distance to towns amenities; contemporary bathroom/ shower room. EPC E.

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£160,000

Pretty alleyway cottage which is immaculately presented throughout. Open plan living space; modern kitchen; contemporary styled bathroom; 1 double bedrooms; useable attic space; courtyard garden; gas central heating. No Chain. EPC D.

Tewkesbury

£145,000

Investment Purchasers Only - this is one house you really must view. From the moment you enter the front door you will not be disappointed. 3 Bedrooms; Lounge; Kitchen/ Dining Room; Downstairs wc; Family Bathroom; Garden; Parking; Long Term Tenant in Situ. EPC C.

Tewkesbury

£135,000

Relax and soak up the views from this spacious top floor apartment specifically designed for the over 60s by McCarthy & Stone. Large double bedroom; modern shower room with vanity unit; light and airy lounge/dining room; walking distance of Tewkesbury High Street. Excellent communal facilities; day time manager; 24 hr care line. EPC C.

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ANOTHER RESTORED GEM FOR TOWN A ceremonial opening evening was held recently at the newly restored Baptist Chapel in Church Street. The chapel consists of a lower ground floor and a balconied second floor, painstakingly restored (pictured left.) It contains a history of the movement in the town. This restoration will add another asset for visitors to the town to enjoy.

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COMMERCIAL

Street market raises £3500 Last month’s Overbury Street Market, held in the picturesque Bredon Hill Village, raised £3500 for local good causes. The rain held off, and in two busy hours hundreds of people flocked to Church Row, in the shadow of St Faith’s and Overbury Court, to take advantage of the bargains on offer. Local artists and crafts people were also selling their wares, the ‘Going For A Song’ antiques stall was as popular as ever - as were the famous bacon butties, Spot Loggins ice cream and refreshments in Berkeley House garden. Entertainment was provided by local musician Mike Weaver. Next year’s event will be held on Saturday 8th July. For further details visit www.overbury.org

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bredons norton Beautifully presented “chocolate box” Grade II listed cottage. Exposed beams, a inglenook fireplace, a feature well. Gas central heating, a double length car port and brick built workshop. £525,000

twyning In need of some updating. Front to back lounge with arch into dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, four bedrooms, family bathroom, en-suite shower room, boiler room, oil central heating. £469,950

tewkesbury A rare opportunity to acquire a tastefully extended 4 bedroom property, in a delightful elevated position. En-suite to master bedroom, PVCu double glazing, Bi folding doors, gas central heating, double garage. £425,000

kinsham Beautifully presented 3 bed detached cottage. Conservatory overlooking the garden, sitting room with a feature fireplace, PVCu double glazing, detached garage with workshop area and off road parking for 2 cars. £365,000

tewkesbury A unique conversion and first floor extension together with fully glazed frontage of THE OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, retaining original features of ground floor externals and mullion stone window frames. £309,950

strensham 3 double bed extended semi detached character cottage. Refitted hand crafted hard wood double glazed sash windows, Rayburn, feature wood burner, cavity wall insulation, carpeted loft with lighting. £300,000

bredon 2 bed detached bungalow has been updated to a high standard and offers the potential with planning agreed for a 2/3 bed and bathroom loft conversion. PVCu double glazing, gas central heating and parking for 3 cars. £275,000

walton Cardiff Bovis built “Cleveland” 4 bed detached family home is set in a cul-de-sac. PVCu double glazing, gas central heating and off road parking for 2 cars. Ideal family home with no onward chain. Viewing recommended. £275,000

twyning nicely presented 3 bed semi detached family home is situated in a cul-de-sac. PVCu double glazing and a west facing low maintenance enclosed rear garden with two patio area’s and a lawned area. Viewing comes highly recommended.£219,950

upton-upon-severn Rarely available nicely presented 3 bed semi detached family home. PVCu double glazing, well stocked gardens with Pergola and water feature, car port/utility and off road parking for 3 cars. £210,000

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue

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SHOOTING ON THE INCREASE As we deal with more than 4,000 wildlife casualties every year at Vale Wildlife Hospital, we are used to seeing just about every injury imaginable, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue. Not much surprises us any more but we have been shocked at the recent rise in the number of animals coming through our doors due to being shot. Some species can be legally shot at certain times of the year but there are many species which have full legal protection and to shoot them at any time of the year is a criminal offence. This doesn’t seem to deter some trigger-happy people who, for some reason, seem to get pleasure from shooting animals. Pigeons, gulls, squirrels, blackbirds, sparrowhawks, buzzards, ducks, swans and many more species including a goshawk have all been admitted to Vale over the years with a much higher number of incidents over the last couple of months than is usual for this time of year. I just hope that this trend is not set to continue. I would like to pay tribute to Les Stocker, a pioneer in wildlife rehabilitation, who died suddenly on July 16th at the age of 73. Anyone involved in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation anywhere in the world will almost certainly have heard of

䡵 Shot in buzzard wing

Les Stocker, founder of St Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, based in Haddenham in the UK. His story has been replicated many, many times since he took in his first casualty in 1978. At that time, wildlife rehabilitation in the UK was virtually unknown and it was commonplace for an injured wild animal to be ‘put out of its misery’ as nobody had the knowledge, the time or the facilities to try to save them and not very many people really cared about the number of animals suffering, mainly because of us. Les and his wife Sue cared enough to try to help the wildlife that nobody else would and that is where it all began. Today, Tiggywinkles is the largest wildlife teaching hospital around, treating thousands of casualties every year and training many

SOCIETY MEMBERS TO HELP BUILD MINIATURE RAILWAY Members of Tewkesbury YMCA Railway Society are rallying around to build a light railway near Twyning. Evening working parties are being organised for 7pm on Tuesdays 2nd and 9th August at Churchend. The plan is to build something for everyone to enjoy when it is complete. The society, which meets at Tewkesbury YMCA, are also organising a social day out to Bristol on Saturday 6th August, travelling by train from Ashchurch. Bookings must be made in advance. There are also events at Woodmancote Garden Railway (Sunday 7th August), a visit to the GWR Steam & Ale Weekend (saturday 20th August) and an evening working party at Toddington on Tuesday 16th August. Members return to the club room in Tewkesbury of Tuesday 6th September for a presentation by Malcolm Garner. For more details of all events visit the website www.tymcars.co.uk

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other people in what is now a recognised profession – wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. My story was almost identical to this when 6 years later in 1984 I was presented with an injured tawny owl that had been hit by a car. There was no internet in those days so I couldn’t Google ‘How do I treat an injured owl?’ All I could do was to visit my local library, where I found a book called ‘Something In A Cardboard Box’ by Les Stocker. I read it from cover to

cover and I was hooked – that is when Vale Wildlife Hospital was born. 32 years later, we too have one of the busiest and wellrespected wildlife hospitals in the country, treating thousands of casualties every year. Les was my inspiration and I can honestly say that Vale Wildlife Hospital would not exist today had it not been for the reading of that book. Les has been an inspiration to me and many hundreds, probably thousands of people. Caroline Gould

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A lovely ground floor apartment with it’s own front door and sunny private rear garden, beautifully maintained by the current owners with modern electric heaters, fitted kitchen, shower room, one bedroom and lounge with dfouble glazing and allocated parking.

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The former TownCrest Sports and Social Club on East Street is currently the subject of extensive reburbishment works to a high standard and will be completed towards the latter part of 2016 with some plots potentially available as early as September, 2 bedroom townhouses with rare parking. Contact the agent for further details.

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with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society The opening of the missing link was thrown the spotlight on the enigmatic building which we call the ‘Gazebo’, writes John Dixon. It reminds us that this bit of the river bank was once part of the garden of the building on Church Street which is now the YMCA. When the town was planned in the Middle Ages land, was allocated in burgage plots, possessing 50 foot frontages on one of the three main streets with land for food production stretching 200 feet to the rear. This plot was appropriately known as ‘Avonbank’, accommodating tanneries historically, until in 1878 when a boot and shoe factory was opened in the grounds. This plot was bought by Walter Jackson, a shirt manufacturer, who manufactured them until 1916. He must also have built the summer house which is included in the 1909 Land Tax survey but there was no mention of the boathouse in the 1991 photograph. In 1916 the property was sold off in parts and the YMCA opened in the big house in 1917 while the factory building was occupied by different businesses one of which was Fawcett’s in recent years. One wonders if the Gazebo would make a fine café to enhance the tourist appeal of our Riverside Walk.

䡵 Mill Avon Gazebo in1991. Next to a boathouse, it was overshadowed by new housing developments

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TEWKESBURY FLOWER CLUB Tuesday 9th August at the Watson Hall. Doors open at 7.00 and the meeting starts at 7.30. Our demonstrator is Dawn Kettley from Shipston on Stour and her demonstration is called “Good enough to Eat” Visitors are welcome and entrance is only £5. Further details can be obtained from Jill Cooper 01684 294544.

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Broadway’s Edwardian Edifice starts to take shape In an earlier issue we ran an advertisement for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway's share issue to raise money for their expansion to Broadway. After 2 months of trading the issue has raised over £600,000 of private investment which is a massive result. Building work has been taking place at Broadway to replace the Great Western Railway Station that was demolished in the 1960’s. The Railway rightly, decided to build a like for like replica of the original station and the structure is growing gracefully from the ground up. The Broadway gang of volunteer builders are painstakingly reproducing the style and the

ambiance of the original. The wrought iron lattice roof and canopy is being rebuilt on site at

Toddington by craftsman, Ian Carpenter. The technique of its construction is a lost art

using hot rivetting rather than welding to produce the structure. This type of fabrication was commonplace in the Edwardian era and lead to the construction of the magnificent glass palaces that included Cheltenham’s Winter Gardens and London’s Crystal Palace. Here are some photos showing the rise of the new Broadway from a brownfield site.

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TEWKESBURY HOSPITAL FETE

BORN IN A STORM Local hairstylist, Rachel Zammit, celebrated nine years in business in Tewkesbury in July. Her salon Gira Capelli, in water which they bought Tewkesbury’s High in with them. Street opened during the Gira Capelli has major flooding of the thrived ever since due to town in 2007 when the Rachel’s determination water supply was cut for to build a professional days. team of stylists around In true British spirit, her and promoting the friendliest environment the plucky lady was able for her customers to to continue trading by enjoy. washing the hair of her clients using bottled

If you’re looking for a day out that can include the whole family, this August Bank Holiday Saturday 27th, then why not come along to the Tewkesbury Hospital Fete between 1 and 4 pm. Located in the grounds of Tewkesbury Hospital, the Fete offers a wide variety of stalls and activities to be enjoyed by adults and children: books, crafts, tombola, children’s fairground ride and live music to keep you entertained throughout the afternoon. Fantastic raffle prizes: £200 cash, a Kindle, family pass on Toddington Railway and much more. Plus a wide range of refreshments, such as a BBQ, a tea tent where you can sit and enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake and a selection of icecreams. To become a Friend’s Member, the prices are: £5 per person per year, £7.50 per couple, £50 lifetime membership. The fete is a fabulous community event visited by the Town and Borough Mayors, so come along and enjoy, whilst supporting your local hospital. Proceeds go to League of Friends to help the staff and patients. For further information, please contact Chairman Ann Chambers on: 01684 438764.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR CURIOUS 5 TO 12 YEAR OLDS! For Curious 5 – 12 year olds! School holiday activities at the John Moore Museum. Every Friday morning in August, 10.30am to 12pm. Held at the newly restored Old Baptist Chapel.

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Friday 5 August: Secret code writing: crack codes & create your own, make ‘olde’ paper & quill writing. Friday 12 August: Nature trail: explore nature in the museum’s Secret Garden & make your own nature collage. Friday 19 August: Toys & games from the past: A fun games session with board games, skittles, peg doll making and much more! Friday 26 August: Amazing animal portraits: Get up close up to a fox, a mole, hedgehog & owl. Use the museum’s natural history collection to create your own amazing animal portrait. £6 per child. Includes FREE admission to the John Moore Museum, plus one FREE adult with every child! Tickets sold on the door or in advance (due to limited places, pre-booking is advised).

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NEW DEFIBRILLATOR FOR THE ANCHOR INN A vital defibrillator, will be installed in the courtyard of the Anchor Inn, in Quay Street. Money for the device has been raised and secured by Vicky Halling with a series of raffles and events. This is not the first device in the town she has helped provide as she played a leading role in the installation of another at Tewkesbury Rugby Club. Vicky’s drive for helping came after losing her brother Colin, to sudden adult death syndrome in 2012. She felt compelled to do something so that similar tragedies could be averted. The defibrillator will be available 24 hours every day behind the metal gates at the Anchor as they are closed at night but never locked, and a special training day will be held by the NHS first responder team at the pub on 19th September at 6.30pm, and anyone interested in finding out how to assist in an emergency is welcome to attend. Vicky would like to say thanks to all the local people and licensee Andy Jones who have helped make the installation possible Community responder officer, Kevin Dickens,

added “We would like to encourage as many people as possible to come

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TEWKESBURY WALKING CLUB HOLIDAY IN SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, ITALIAN DOLOMITES 35 members of Tewkesbury Walking Club pictured in front of the wonderful Hotel Astor in Selva Di Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites. They travelled out in late June for a 9 day holiday. They split into three groups, the strongest walkers enjoyed high level day walks, usually walking at up to 2500 metres (these walkers are pictured at the summit of Rasciesa Di Fuori at 2281 metres) the next group also enjoyed high level walks, but at a gentler pace, and shorter lower level walks for those whose ability to walk at higher levels are behind them. Most of the uphill was made by the many lifts within the three villages

that make up Val Gardena. The Alpine flower meadows, that lie beneath the rugged Dolomite peaks were at their best and the group marvelled at the spectacular variety of flowers.

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HOW BIZZARE Sharp eyed readers may have noticed a small, clear plastic bag filled with water and a two pence piece inside, suspended above the doorway at the office for Avonside Taxis in the High street. Owner Di Davies told us fly free.” that it is a fly repellant, Perhaps if any readthe idea of which she ers can explain the had seen on Facebook. workings of this mysteDi says “Don’t ask me rious deterrent they how it works, but it could let us know. does, my office is totally

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At the recent presentation evening for Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend we were very pleased to be able present the cheques to our nominated charities, Avon Navigation Trust £750, Macmillan £750, Mayors Charities £750 and Tewkesbury Boys Brigade £750. We were also able to donate £351.60 to The Cheltenham Animal Shelter, £162.50 to Marine Volunteer Service and £162.50 to Tewkesbury Town Colts. Paul Cronin the Riverside organiser paid tribute to Pete Goodyear for his continued support over the past three years in arranging use and skippering the Bell Boats. The sponsorship for the races has raised over £1200. Thanks were also given to the Avon Navigation Trust for their support with the site, moorings and in providing trips to Twyning and finally special thanks was given to the Severn unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service who not only manages water safety for us but were also able to put on some water based demonstrations as well as taking the lead boat position in a very colourful boat parade. The Avon Navigation Trust is working with the Town Council to see what project we can use the donation for riverside for the benefit of all.

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“Resolution” Lawyers call for “No fault divorce” DF Legal Solicitors are long-standing members of “Resolution” the national body of lawyers who promote a non- confrontational approach to Family disputes. This April the new Resolution Chairman Nigel Shepherd addressed its members at their annual conference where he used his first speech in the role to issue a rallying cry for family lawyers to continue to call for “no fault divorce”. It is the latest in a growing number of calls from Resolution, who represent 6,500 family

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AN AUGUST MAKEOVER with Emma Lawson of Ell Hair Salon This month Ron Bird took time out from running her B & B at Willow Cottage, Shuthonger to receive a makeover from Emma. Firstly Emma applied i-prime mixed with i-tint light to Ron’s face to even out the skin tone and to give a natural glow, then i-fix light was applied to seal. For Ron’s eyes i-colour purple quartz was used on the lid, and then eyelined with i-smoulder amethyst, followed by i-flutter black mascara, and to enhance the eyes i-groom was used on her eyebrows. Emma brushed i-blossom peony on Ron’s cheeks and applied i-slick cashmere to her lips, to complete her new look Ron’s hair was styled using Eufora elixir volume shampoo. Ron was very pleased with her new look and said “I want to go out now, and I don't think any painting will be done today!” If you would like to be considered for a makeover by Emma give her a call on 01684 273005 or pop in and see her at the salon.

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TEWKESBURY CHILDREN’S TRIATHLON Sunday 10th July saw the first Tewkesbury Children’s Triathlon at Tewkesbury School. 102 competitors representing twelve primary schools in and surrounding Tewkesbury completed the course of an 80m swim, followed by a 1km bike, finishing with a 600m run. On the day, prizes were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions within each year group and all competitors received a finishing medal. The overall male winner was Archie Walsh from Tewkesbury C of E Primary School and the female winner was Emma Youngs who came second overall. The large school trophy was won by the team from Mitton Manor Primary School and was

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collected by the year 3 boys who had won 1st (Jamie Meade), 2nd (Luke O’Hara) and 3rd (James Hume) place for their school. The small trophy went to Deerhurst and Apperley Primary School and was collected by Megan Ahearne who had finished in 3rd place for her year group. All results can be viewed at www.tewkesburychildrenstriathlon.w eebly.com. T e w k e s b u r y Children’s Triathlon would like to thank everyone who helped to make this event such a

success. In particular a we would like to thank Tewkesbury Borough Council, Tewkesbury Trophies, Autospare and all of the many volunteers who helped out. We are currently looking into the possibility of starting a Triathlon Club and would love to hear from any children who would be interested in joining. If you or your children would like to get involved, please email us at tewkesburychildrenstriathlon@gmail.com, visit our website or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tew

kesburychildrenstriathlon. We are currently providing cycling coaching as part of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Winchcombe Youth Cycling Club where there are opportunities to attend coached cycling sessions suitable for all abilities as well as attending our Go Ride race series. For more information please fund us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ctwycc or visit our website at www.ctwycc.weebly.com. By Katie Wheeler.

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TEWKESBURY COMPUTERS Tewkesbury Computers (TEWKTECH) was formed in 2008 by a group of computer engineers who were driven with a passion to provide good service at a reasonable price. Since then Tewktech has won small business awards and reached out to support customers not only locally around Gloucestershire but also as far away as Australia. Tewktech now supports many companies that deliver your milk, grow your crops, make your bread and help the homeless. As a company we look after education markets, business and local government sectors. Consumers are also welcome customers and we cater for all types, those that have extremely little computer knowledge and don’t want to know the technical jargon to the client who is up to date with latest tech and IT news. Tewktech is the only Google, Intel, Microsoft and Apple certified partner in Tewkesbury Town and the staff are all certified engineers able to carry out software and hardware repairs to an ISO standard. We can repair all

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WHO WILL BE HEAD OF THE RIVER? The organisers of this September’s Bredon Boat Races are looking for teams to challenge

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in aid of St Giles’ Parish Church, will take place on the Old Rectory Meadow, Dock Lane on Saturday 3rd September (12noon-4.30pm). There will be also be a cider tent, tea tent, pig roast and the ever-popular Revivals to entertain the crowds by the River Avon. There will be a tombola, a book stall, bowling games and other fun things to do while not watching the races (which will go on throughout the afternoon). Teams should consist of eight paddlers, have a

name, and may enter via the village website www.bredonvillage.com There is an entrance fee of just £25 per team. Donations of books and bottles are always welcome, as are offers of help to make the day run smoothly. Anyone who would like to help run a stall or game for the church, or rent a space for your own stall, please contact amanda.parishoffice@tal ktalk.net. Tables cost £10 each, but are for private individuals only. It promises to be a great day out for the whole family.

Keeping up with the challenges of veterinary medicine Here at Folly Gardens we know how important it is to keep up with latest developments and research findings in the veterinary world. All our vets are governed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and as such we work hard to continually develop our professional skills by attending lectures, practical workshops and conferences as well as investing in new kit and equipment to further and maintain our high standards. I’ve seen a few cases this month that made me smile...and what has made me even more cheery is that we have been able to ‘fix’ our patients with minimal pain and risk – whereas even a few years ago it would have been very different. The name of the game this month: ‘What can I eat that the vet will have to fish out?’ Dogs across the county have been joining in! Socks, cotton reels, lolly sticks (even bits of a bra!) have all been safely removed using our gastroscope, a long bendy camera we can put down into the stomach. In the majority of cases it allows us to retrieve said ‘treasure’ without ever having to pick up a scalpel. Result – happy vet, happy hound and happy owners. 佢 Lizzie and Brad have just removed a sock In our continued commitment to the advancement and improvement of veterinary care, our latest purchase has been our ‘keyhole’ surgery equipment. from a dog's stomach! ‘key hole’ or laparoscopic surgery has many advantages over more traditional surgical approaches, minimising patient discomfort, improving recovery times and allowing a greater range of procedures to be carried out in house. So far, we have used it to great success in our spays and neutering’s (it’s great for playing ‘hunt the testicle’ in the occasional undescended case!) as well as allowing us to take sick patients more safely to surgery for biopsies and exploratory surgery. keeping our knowledge up to date allows us to gives greater patient care, and this month I have been working closely again with our Chartered Physiotherapist. We see many cats and dogs with mobility and arthritis issues and find that a holistic, whole body approach is giving us the best results. We are using the latest ideas and techniques in physio, acupuncture, diet and chronic pain management to give our patients back their quality of life. All in all, it has been a busy and enjoyable month of learning and inspiration, of working together to share skills, attending courses to learn new ones, and investing in the future of your pet’s care. It’s exciting being at the front of veterinary care and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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I Saw a Man by Owen Sheers PB £7.99 When this book was first published in hardback it had such an anonymous jacket that many fans of Owen Shears may have missed it. "I Saw a Man" is now out in paperback with a strong cover and as one quote reads, it is without doubt “a tense, intelligent pageturner.” This is indeed an intellegently told story of Michael, a young widower, whose bride is killed by an American drone strike in Pakistan and how he tries to get his life back together by moving back to London, and close to Hampstead Heath. His affluent neighbours, banker Josh and his wife Samantha and their two daughters are very welcoming and friendly. Both use him in their own way but this relationship works for all. Life progresses, Michael jogs on the Heath with Josh, pursues fencing at a nearby sports club and resumes his writing career. He is often invited round next door. One day Michael, seeking to borrow something and finding the neighbouring house unlocked and no one apparently at home, ventures inside and eventually upstairs. The events that transpire change the lives of each and everyone of them. It is a tense tale with an evolving plot

and a storyline which is best discovered by reading the book! Owen Shears is well known as a poet , do read "Skirrid Hill" his best known collection of verse. He has a great gift with words, a description that fits many a poet who also ventures into novels; this is very evident in his first work of fiction, 'Resistance', a Welsh war-time story. In this, his latest and so far, somewhat overlooked novel the author is showing us his literary skills whilst also finely dissecting the lives of the three main adult characters. Also he adds an additional storyline, that of a USAF officer, Daniel, the 'pilot' of the drone that killed Michael's wife and how that mistake also affects his life and marriage. This trans-Atlantic element supplements the main Hampstead storyline and rewards us, the reader with a great read. Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop & Music Room Tewkesbury

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BALANCE We live in rapidly changing times, even uncomfortable times when you look at what is happening around the world in Turkey or Nice or Belgium to mention only a few, writes local counsellor and therapist David Slater. I know there are many around who feel that they have something to be unhappy about. I have my moments too. After all, we are only human! So I will happily tell you that it is not just you who feels like this. It is many of us. People of every part of society. We are being fed bad news constantly by the national papers and the radio and TV channels. We hear about the youths that have gone off the rails - seldom do we hear of the many who make a great contribution to society through their hard work and natural concern. We hear about those who fail and seldom know of those who succeed. We are given so much to worry about should we be sensitive types and what we should celebrate is kept under wraps. If we are not careful we can allow ourselves to follow the trend and only see the bad, only feel the bad, only state the bad. And if there is no bad we must have got it wrong so we will feel bad about that! There ARE people facing difficulties at work,

in family relationships, people who are ill or caring for those they love. There are those who have financial troubles. I do not underestimate any of these. What I say is let us try and maintain a healthy balance so that we don’t all get bogged down and sink without trace. For the vast majority of us, if we are honest, life is pretty good and we need to see that goodness and acknowledge it. For example, I wake in a morning to the sound of almost silence (well, where I am I can hear the M5) BUT I hear no bombs or AK47s being fired. I do not hear the drones surveying the sky above me. I wake in the morning to a kitchen which provides me with all that I need for a healthy breakfast to start my day. I live in a comparatively free country. Can YOU think of GOOD things in YOUR life? I would like you to do something for me. I want you to buy a new notebook. One with a fancy cover would be good although you could

always stick a favourite photo on the cover. This is going to be our BOOK OF THE GOOD. I will do it too ! Or you can write on small pieces of paper and store them in a coffee jar - the JAR OF GOOD. When anything good happens, or a good thought comes into your mind or you see, eat, smell, touch, hear and say something good WRITE IT DOWN! Include the good things that happen to you and the good things you do for yourself and for others. It doesn’t need to make sense to anyone but you. We so easily tend to forget the good and remember only the bad. It is almost as if we have been programmed to behave like that. Time we fed in another new programme which will retrain us to focus on the positive and work with this new found positivity in every area of our life. If you have a moment when you feel down pick up your book or jar and refresh your mind of all the good things. So this week remember the good. It is the most powerful crane to lift your spirits!

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RUGBY FUN FOR THE YOUNG Rugby Tykes offer fun based rugby classes for 2-6 year olds, working on core ball skills and developing your child’s physical literacy. We run classes in Tewkesbury, Bredon & Bishops Cleeve, timings and more venues available at www.rugbytykes.co.uk.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF SAPPHIRE GIFT SHOP A brand new gift shop has opened in the High Street and Town Mayor Karen Brennan was invited to the official opening last month. Sapphire Gifts is the based at Tewkesbury brain child of Kim Town Hall. Kim says Yaxley and she will be “The plan is to continue the Town Hall events for assisted in the shop by the foreseeable future, her husband Adam so if you cannot find Yaxley. what you need from the Located at 7 High shop its well worth Street, the shop offers walking a few hundred local artists and crafters yards to the Town Hall space from which to to pick up the perfect showcase their work gift.” and sell it to the public. There are a few Tewkesbury Direct vacant shelves at the readers will know Kim shop and Kim is interest from the Tuesday to hear from potential ‘Crafts, Cakes & Town Mayor Cllr. Karen Brennan officially opens the sellers via email to sapCollectables’ events new shop on the High Street phire_gifts@hotmail.com.

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Test your powers of recall with six of the best questions in this month’s Tewkesbury Direct Pub Quiz. 1: Which is the only year that all four ‘Home Nations’ qualified for the final stages of the FIFA World Cup?

2: Which English rock band was formed in Muswell Hill, London during 1963 by brothers Dave and Ray Davies?

5: Which BBC TV drama, that ran from 1985-1990, starred Jan Harvey, Glyn Owen, Maurice Colbourne and Stephen Yardley?

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TEWKESBURY SCHOOL CAR BOOT SALES: Tewkesbury School Main Car Park, 9.30am-12noon, Sunday 7th August. All enquiries, or to pre-book your vehicle, Juliet.sirrell@tewkesburyschool.org or call 01684 292152 HISTORICAL GUIDED WALKS, TEWKESBURY: every Tuesday until 30th August, 7pm. Meet outside the Abbey Gates(Opposite The Bell Hotel, Church Street)£4 per adult, £1 school children.No Booking necessary. GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA: Fri 5th-Sun 7th August, South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester. Details: 01453 890891. BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month, from 1pm until 5pm. In the Village Hall, Bredon. BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm-4pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre. Open to sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers. British Lung Foundation Support Group. FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday after-

noons. Advance booking essential - please call 01684 293086. THE TEWKESBURY LIBRARY CRAFT CLUB: Free club for people who enjoy chatting and sharing ideas about crafts; sewing, knitting, cardmaking jewellery making while they work. Ask at library or call Deborah on 01684 276503. CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre. Second Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm. For those with memory problems and their carers/companions. Tea and cakes and singing favourite songs together. £2.50 per person. For more details please call us on Tewkesbury 01684 772559. MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tuesday, 10am-11am, 50+. The Scout Hut, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury. For details, contact Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200. TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE: Tewkesbury Day Centre, last Wednesday of each month (2-4pm). For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia. Advice and support and the opportunity to participate in craft activities and enjoy tea/coffee and cakes for a small donation. Call 01684 296238

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SUN 21st AUGUST: Last Man Standing, The White Bear.

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SAT 13th AUGUST: Mike Prince, Royal British Legion.

FRI 26th AUGUST: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms. SAT 27th AUGUST: Binomial, Lakeside Café Bar, Bredon’s Hardwick. SAT 27th AUGUST: Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Roses Theatre. FRI 27th AUGUST: Doonies, The Berkeley Arms. SUN 28th AUGUST: Tasha(4-7pm), The White Bear. FRI 9th SEPT: The Move, The Roses Theatre.

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SAT 17th SEPT: The Blues Band, The Roses Theatre. SAT 17th SEPT: The Rubies, Lakeside Café Bar, Bredon’s Hardwick.

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NEWTOWN W.I Our July meeting began with a display of the costumes made by members for the Medieval Parade. We had thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were enthused with ideas to improve our entry next year. Then Grace (a trained Hearing Dog) demonstrated her amazing skills alerting Merleen Watson to alarms, timers, door bells etc. as well as exploring the hall where we meet. Merleen is profoundly deaf and explained that it costs £40.000 to train and support a dog for 10 years. Hearing Dogs relies on public donations and fund raising but a dog can transform the lives of their partners young and old. For more information visit www.hearingdogs.org.uk. There is no meeting in August. On September 14th we have a social evening of a Bring and Share Supper and Bingo! Visitors and new members are welcome. Telephone 01684 292067 for more information.

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where Classic Cars and local motor retailers with their new 66 reg vehicles will be on display. A limited number of dealers will also continue their displays during the fete on Monday 29th August. So please do come along and support us over the weekend if you can. The events are being organised by Twyning Recreation and Amenity Complex (TRAC) Committee and

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At the beginning of June Tewkesbury VIPs enjoyed a cream tea on board the steam train from Toddington to Cheltenham Racecourse. Two wheelchair minibuses plus the Baptist Church bus, driven by volunteer Grahame Buckland, conveyed the visually impaired members, volunteers and guests from Tewkesbury. Quite a logistical challenge! One “guest“ was Eric, a Guide Dog in training, with his handler from Twyning, Brenda Meads. Eric had yet to experience a bus and a railway coach let alone a fully functional steam engine. All part of his personal development. The volunteers at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway catered for us splendidly with a specially adapted coach for those with mobility difficulties as well as the delicious scones, cream, jam and tea. Occasions like this are very much appreciated by club members, many of whom are unable to get out of their homes unassisted. The outing was supported by generous donations from Tewkesbury Baptist

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Dust off your dancing shoes and come to celebrate the festive season by attending one of our Christmas and New Year’s Eve Party Nights throughout December.

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SHOP FRONTS FROM THE PAST If you were looking to buy toys, childrens clothes, or general fancy goods from a leading repository in Tewkesbury over 100 years ago, then you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done better than to visit F.&J.Reeves at the Cross. Our early photo shows Pinnafore dresses and Today the property is The iron cresting frontage has been modthan it did in 1902. the display windows goods to excite any home to Railston interiabove the windows has ernised, but oddly the crammed with Victorian Child. ors. now gone and the shop looks larger today

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The next property to undergo our scrutiny is 12 and 13 High Street, which traded as John

Dobell, a wine merchant who was awarded the seal of Royal authority. It is clear that they

displayed a Royal Crest above the window, it is still there today but had not been put up at the

time of the early photo. Largely the shop is still the same as it was.

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Our third property was a lovely grocery and Tea dealer at 10 Church Street. Today the shop is

the noted specialist Rug retailer J.W.Jennings which sells handmade rugs and the most beau-

tiful Turkish lights seen anywhere. The shopfront has changed little and the

sharp eyed will notice the tiled step that remains as it was to this day.

Lastly we arrive at 133 and 134 which was formerly Lemuel Jones Mulliners and Drapers

and it makes a striking presence in the street. Sadly today it has all gone and been rebuilt,

now occupied by Barclays Bank. As ever we are indebted to local

Historian, Derek Round, for the use of his archive material.

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THE BATTLES OF THE SOMME, AUGUST 1916 After July, never again was a month to consume so many British lives –the 196,240 deaths were reduced to 75,279 and Tewkesbury deaths from 12 to 8. (Battles are no respecters of dates and it makes military sense to extend August to the 3 September). Progress at the Somme was always slow but the battles of August reflected a consolidation of ground captured in the face of ferocious German counter attacks. No new battles started in August but both sides wished to command the higher ground.

L/Cpl Dickinson Sheldon [V] was one of “a large number of men buried by HE (High Explosive) shell”. His death was not confirmed until 3 March and his body - like so many was never recovered. (His brother, a Regular was badly wounded in August and was tended by Tewkesbury Nurse, Miss M.E. Merell.) Boer War veteran Sgt. L. V.

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Mann [R] suffered a similar fate when a local attack tried to capture a remaining German trench. The 10th Gloucesters were still trying to capture that same concrete strongpoint and Pte. James Jeynes [V] disappeared in another unsuccessful attack. After fighting in all the major battles of 1914-15, what was left of our regular 1st Gloucesters had been rested until 20 August, when more troops were needed to hold Pozieres. L/Cpl. F. Dickenson [R] disappeared in yet another German counter attack. On 25 August the 5th Glosters were thrown into the attack and Lt. Lionel Watson Moore [TA] was killed

somewhat heroically leading a trench raid. (His body, however, disappeared in the second Battle of the Somme, 1918.) On the last day of the battle, back at Delville Wood on 3 September Tewkesbury lost its first conscript, Pte. H. A. Greening [C].

Lt. L.W. Moore Gunner William Henry Jones [V] then suc-

cumbed after fighting through the 65-day slog on the Somme. The last August death was that of Cpl. A. H. Askew [TA] during a diversionary attack to the north at Fromelles. Using less experienced Territorial soldiers to assist Australians, it was a costly failure. Yet the 65 days had resulted in some success – the capture of the higher ground. The advance, however, had to continue for another 76 days, costing the lives of 8 more local men. John Dixon. [For more information, see THS Publication 9, “A Noble band of Heroes”]. By John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society.

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It is rare to experience, that little bit of extra service these days, but to Emma Hicks’ delight she told us of how the local waste and recycling team had taken the trouble to empty the tiny wheelie bin used by her daughter Emily for her Dolly, after it had been left by her next to the family bins in Northway. Emma says thankyou for making Emily’s day.

PUMP HUNT FOR SEWAGE STATION OWNERS Thames Water is appealing to customers to help identify privately owned sewage pumping stations. The utility, which serves 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, will take responsibility for around 4,000 pumping in October 2016, but needs to track down 1,800 currently off its radar. New legislation means sewage pumping stations, which power wastewater away from properties and out into the public sewer pipe network, currently owned and maintained by customers will become legally owned and operated by the local water company. The pumping stations are found in all shapes and sizes, and can be in places where there are a number of properties needing to connect to the public sewer network. Customers will know they have one as they’ll be paying to maintain and power them. This is really good news for customers. We’d urge anyone who thinks they may have one to get in touch so we can check they are eligible for the transfer of ownership. In some cases, as well as electricity savings, maintaining and replacing pumps can cost thousands of pounds so it’s an excellent deal for them.

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THE MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL PARADE 2016 Masses turned out to watch the annual Medieval parade work its way through Tewkesbury. The sun came out and giant characters, animals, musicians and costumed local groups, gave an unrivalled display of colour, and imagination to a delighted audience. Our photographer was there to record the event and we have put together this gallery of photographs from the day, perhaps some readers may find themselves in this magazine or on our website at www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk where we have the pictures we took that we did not have room for in print.

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TEWKESBURY’S OLDEST HOLIDAY LET During the Medieval Festival, The Landmark Trust, owners of the Abbey Gatehouse, opened it for public display.

In January 1539, on the orders of King Henry VIII, the Abbot of Tewkesbury and the monks of his Chapter accepted the dissolution of their monastery and surrendered their property. The buildings of the great Benedictine Abbey were divided by the administrators ("the King’s Visitors") into two categories: "superstitious buildings to be destroyed" and those that were "convenient to be preserved". The abbey church fell into the former group but was rescued by the townspeople, who declared that it was their only parish church; accordingly it was transferred to them for the value of its lead and bells – £483. The other "superstitious" buildings were demolished. The second group consisted of domestic and agricultural buildings that could foreseeably come in useful to a new owner. These included not only the Abbey’s kitchen, pantry, bakehouse, brewhouse, stables, slaughterhouse and barns, but also the buildings called the Newark (the "new work"

dating from about 1500, which were incorporated with the Abbot’s lodging to form what is now the Abbey House) and the "great gate entering the court, with the lodging over the same". Although a gatehouse must have stood in this position for centuries, in 1540 the one that survives today was relatively new. Stylistic details indicate that it was probably built either just before or soon after

1500. The upper chamber served as a lodging, probably for one of the officers of the Abbey, lay or monastic, or perhaps one of the "guests" who crowded many abbeys of the time. After its restoration the Gatehouse seems to have settled back into its previous ornamental but empty existence, serving as a rather grand lodge to Abbey House. Then a neighbour of the Gatehouse suggested

that the Landmark Trust might be interested in it; she knew that difficulty of access would not deter it from taking on a good building – and she was right. A lease was duly

negotiated, and Landmark took over the Gatehouse in 1986. The Landmark Trust rescues old buildings, restores them and lets them for holidays. The

Abbey Gatehouse sleeps two and can be booked for holidays. To find out more click onto www.landmarktrust.org. uk.

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TEWKESBURY CRICKET CLUB The Club held a reception on June 29th to mark the completion of the Pavilion Balcony Extension Project where the guests were able to see the improvements and also the junior coaching session. President Hilary Caudle welcomed the visitors who included the Borough Mayor and Town Mayor together with representatives of other sponsors Summerfield Trust and the ECB. Hilary told the guests that in 1993 when we opened the present pavilion which replaced

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an existing dilapidated structure the Club had just started a third team but had little or no junior section and no-one envisaged that the club would grow to the extent it has. Progress on and off the field since that time has been enormous. The club currently runs three Saturday sides, one Sunday side, a midweek team and junior age groups at U11, U13, U15 and this year U16. The Pavilion is virtually in constant use throughout the summer and it had become evident to the committee that change would be needed in order to cater for the increased numbers and usage as well as to improve the safety of the building. In 2013 the current development team headed up by Geoff Haines was charged with planning and delivering the extension project vision first mooted by a previ-

ous President Tony Atwell. The end result adds a great deal to the pavilion, does not look out of place and gives great credit to the design team and also to the contractors Scotiabuild for the standard of workmanship. Hilary thanked the guests for sharing in our vision and hoped that they would take back to their organisations the message that their money has been well spent. She told them that the Club will continue to look for ways to develop which may well include a fourth team, a ladies team and further improvement to the fabric of the ground and building and she felt sure that we will be sharing our plans with them in the future. Gwyn Williams Junior Cricket Co-ordinator then gave a full account of the junior coaching sessions and progress of the junior teams.

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From domestic origins to clandestine use by early non-conformists, and its later restoration, this enigmatic building has a rich and varied past and present. This illustrated talk will cover the building’s history, the challenges of research, and the ongoing Old Baptist Chapel Project, 2015 – 2018, to restore and develop the building as a new heritage attraction in Tewkesbury. Tickets (available in advance from the John Moore Museum, Church Street, Tewkesbury, or on the door). Adult: £3.00, Seniors & Students £2.00, Children £1.00. John Moore Museum, Friday 12th August 2016 8pm to 9pm.

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USO (UNIDENTIFIED SUNKEN OBJECT) FIND FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS When Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service went hunting with their boats outside Avon Lock on the Severn side for a lost propeller from a visiting narrow boat they never expected to discover the most amazing object. Head of Unit Nic Price said “We had been unsuccessfully trawling up and down for some considerable time with our grappling irons as well as searching with our sonar and underwater camera when we unexpectedly hooked something very heavy indeed. With great difficulty we began to pull it to the surface and to our horror we initially thought that it was a UXB.”

BUY THESE As more of it emerged we realised the item was around 12 foot long and was obviously very old. The old timber must have been preserved in the mud in the bottom of the river. Sadly it broke in two whilst being hauled ashore and most of it disappeared back into the river just leaving us with the tip. Our Treasurer and Regional

Volunteer Officer Gordon McDonald who is an amateur marine archaeologist was with us and believes it could well have come from one of the Severn Trows which plied the Severn in the 1800’s and could possibly be the bowsprit.” anyone any Has ideas?

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BUSHLEY CONCERT Nic added “On further inspection we could see that it was made of wood with metal bands and very large but exactly what it was remained a mystery - clearly it was not a bomb. With the help of Lock Keeper Nicola Lancaster and her Husband Pete we managed to get the item to the shore and start to raise it out of the water.

Saturday 24th September At 7pm St. Peter’s Church GL20 6HT Tickets £15 (inc. nibbles with wine, cider and/or juice at interval and concert programmes). Tickets from Amanda Eaglestone 01684 276786 or Maria Randall 0773 807 8040.

TEWKESBURY TOWN BAND PRESENTS: 'BRASS PLAYS STAGE & SCREEN' At St Mary’s Church, Ripple on Sunday 4th September 6.30pm. Tickets £8 in advance, £9 on the door which includes refreshments. Proceeds divided between Ripple Church Toilet Fund and The Band Please come along and support the great evening of music. Tickets from: Joan Payne 01684 297251 Jocelyn Butwell 01684 592791

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AFFORDABLE HOUSE REMOVALS FOR SEVERN VALE HOUSING TENANTS After doing a donation to Tewkesbury food bank at the start of the year ON wish to do more to help the people of the town where they live. Lee Owen the owner of On The Move Removals says, we did a move for a Severn vale housing tenant and couldn’t believe the quotes they had received before contacting us, we were half the price of the lowest quote they had received, this is when we thought something needs to be done. Move On The Removals plan to do full

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For the first time in its 176 year history, a Tewkesbury Cricket Club side wore something other than traditional cricket whites this year. The Club’s Under 15 and sponsored by EPCS, a Under 16 sides turned company owned by local out for some games in a businessman and cricket special Twenty20 kit in enthusiast Nick Webb. the club’s colours of The Under 15 team are maroon, blue and gold. pictured before a recent The new kit was match.

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If you would like to find out more, please ring Kelly 0n 01242 509797 JOIN TEWKESBURY FIELDS FOR OUR SUMMER GARDEN PARTY August 13th 2016, 2-4pm Join us at Tewkesbury Fields for our Annual Summer Fair Open Event. With musical entertainment, a raffle, refreshments, a cake stall and a stall by “The Body Shop”. To find out more, please call the home on 01684 882 265. Tewkesbury Fields Care Home, The Oxhey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 6HP.

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Cotteswold Dairy Cotteswold Dairy requires hard-working, reliable, conscientious and courteous team players to become

Fridge Operatives Cotteswold Dairy was established in 1938 and is one of the UK’s leading independent, family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and premium customer service .

At Cotteswold Dairy, we offer a range of benefits:

• Pension scheme • 22 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays • Weekly picking bonus • Childcare voucher scheme • Discounted staff purchases • Cycle to work scheme

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If you’re interested in finding out more information in relation to any of our vacancies, please visit the Company website at www.cotteswold-dairy.co.uk/jobs or call Nicola Jamieson (HR & Payroll Assistant) on 01684 298959 or alternatively, email hr@cotteswold-dairy.co.uk. Purveyors of Quality Products with First Class Service Registered Office: Cotteswold Dairy Ltd Dairy Way Northway Lane Tewkesbury Glos GL20 8JE Telephone 01684 298959 Facsimile 01684 274994 Website www.cotteswold-dairy.co.uk Registered in England No. 447327

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Roger Workman Cotteswold Dairy – Winner Red Ribbon Awards ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Roger Workman, Chairman of Cotteswold Dairy has beaten hundreds of other nominations from different regions around the UK to be named the Winner of the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at this years Red Ribbon Awards. These are highest and most prestigious accolade to be awarded to Britain’s independent, family‐owned businesses. Now in their 7th year, the Red Ribbon Awards have become the most sought after prize from family businesses around the country. They recognise and celebrate the contribution of families around the UK. Last year the winner of the life time achievement went to Michel Roux Jr at Le Gavroche.

The event took place at Wembley Stadium on the 15th July in the stunning Bobby Moore Suite. Cotteswold Dairy as a business were also thrilled to be shortlisted in the ‘Best of British’ category but with 14 others in the group, this went to Walkers shortbread in Scotland. The judging panel made up of 14 professional advisors and ambassadors commented how Roger showed humility, put others before himself and built

up a successful business over the last 50 years. The judges were impressed how Roger had handled the floods of 2007 and how he was the first to bottle organic milk in glass bottles. They were also mentioned all he does for charity. Sandy Swindon said that the ‘cream really does rise to the top’. Roger and his family who attended the event with him, were quite blown away. Roger went on stage and did a bril-

liant off the cuff speech. He was quite taken aback and thanked the audience for this award. He explained in his speech that he was receiving this award on behalf of all the staff because that it was through all the staff’s hard work, support and determination that the business has grown to be successful. We are immensely proud of Roger and his achievement. Roger Workman with his ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and his family at the Red Ribbon Awards.

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

Jack Brixey in action with a fine innings

Tewkesbury Cricket Club’s 1st XI go into the last month of the league season hoping for a strong finish in the West of England Premier League (Gloucestershire Division). August), Chipping The team, led by Tom Sodbury (20 August) Allcoat, has been playand Cheltenham Civil ing an exciting brand of Service (3 September). cricket, epitomized by All matches start at hard-hitting openers 12.30pm and visitors Jack Brixey and Brandon are most welcome. Jacobs (pictured). Photos by Mark The team’s remaining Hodson. home league fixtures are against Dumbleton (6

Brandon Jacobs with another boundary

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TWYNING VILLAGE STORES ACKNOWLEDGED FOR DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY A local retailer is being acknowledged this month with £1,000 to donate to local causes after being nominated by a customer for its dedication to the community. Described as “a fantastic little community store”, the Nisa Local (Twyning Village Stores) on High Street, Twyning won one of 15 prizes in Nisa’s competition to recognise the UK’s best independent community retailers. nity and gives that little Last month retail organwhelming amount of bit of life back to the isation Nisa launched its money to give away. elder community as it is Shop Local campaign to “We are very grateful somewhere they can celebrate the key role its to the customer that stop and chat to people independent retailers entered the competition daily, including the play at the heart of their and equally pleased at extremely friendly staff communities. As part of the comment made that make the shop very this campaign a compeabout us. We are very welcoming.” tition was launched passionate about how Glenys Holdcroft, encouraging consumers we serve our local comcompany manager of to nominate their munity, its residents and Twyning Village Stores, favourite local Nisa visitors; and from the commented: “When we store, for the chance to feedback we receive heard we had won win the store £1,000 to from our customers, £1,000 in Nisa’s Shop be donated to local causthey too are happy with Local campaign we were es through Nisa’s charithe service we provide them. The MADL fund all so excited because we ty, Making a Difference helps us to go that extra Locally. knew we would have a The competition mile in giving something very decent amount of money to put back into received over 140 back to the loyal custhe Twyning community, entries and some fantastomers who visit us regand £1,000 is an overtic nominations from ularly.” customers wishing to recognise the community value of their local Nisa store. The Nisa Local was selected from these entries upon receiving the following nomination from a local resident: “This is a fantastic little community store that has helped our village to come alive The Cheque presentation to youngsters and staff again. It is central for all from Twyning Playgroup members of the commu-

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ROADSHOW comes to town Wednesday 10th August 10.30am-2.00pm

T and sovereigns

Breitling - up to £740 paid

Dinky Cars

Scrap Gold

HE EAST MIDLANDS ANTIQUES ROADSHOW arrives in Tewkesbury and offers local people the unique opportunity to come along and have a free valuation of any item and possibly be made a firm spot cash offer without any obligation. Mr Franks recalls an instance, the last time East Midlands Antiques were in the area, when a couple came along with a selection of old broken and incomplete rings, a few items of unusual jewellery and an old broke, gentleman’s wristwatch, expecting only a small amount and they were totally amazed to receive over £2,000. Another astonishing story was when a crystal vessel, estimated at just £100-£200 was sold for £220,000. So why not take this chance to search through your attic, drawers and cupboards, to see if you could also be sitting on a fortune.Don’t be afraid or embarrassed. You will find East Midlands Antiques’ representatives most helpful, courteous and friendly.There is no obligation to sell, so if you just require a free valuation, no problem. All transactions are strictly cash. So pop along and see us at The Tudor House Hotel. Mr Franks said the reasons for choosing the area are numerous. Many valuable articles were found in the last visit to the area.For instance, on one occasion this year, a Rolex, valued at £2,000-£3,000 fetched a staggering £48,000. The hotel is well known to local residents and is well placed with plenty of car parking available. So on the Wednesday 10th August you have the chance to visit the hotel and see our accredited buyers and valuers absolutely free. Mr Franks has over 20 years experience of professional valuations and now his expertise is available at no cost to you, specialising in oil paintings, water-colours and many other articles. Medals, decorations and orders are one of the most collectable items and East Midlands Antiques has a waiting list of collectors and customers willing to pay up to £2500 paid for these articles.

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Listed below are a few items we require, but due to limited space not everything is listed, so if you are in any doubt, bring it along! LADIES - LOOK IN YOUR JEWELLERY BOXES If you have any old broken rings, chains, earrings, old gold wristwatches or items with stones missing, then bring down the box and let us surprise you. Amber and jade, costume jewellery - high prices paid WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO VISIT US For further information or an appointment please contact us on:

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We specialise in watches and listed below are just a few of the makes we require - BROKEN OR WORKING, ANY CONDITION Omega, Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Patek, Philippe, Vachron PLUS MANY OTHER MAKES

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Diamond and gem set jewellery, loose gems also purchased, bangles, bracelets, cameos, cufflinks, pendants and gentleman’s watch chains Silver items including bowls, cups, picture frames, claret jugs, candlesticks, boxes, baskets, christening mugs, tea services, trays and wine labels Bronzes, pottery and bric-a-brac e.g. Clarice Cliffe, Moorcroft, Beswick, Doulton, Royal Worcester, Oriental pottery, coloured glass etc Old pens required (Parker, Conway Stewart, Waterman and many others Autographs, postcards, sporting items - especially sought are old football, rugby, cricket and golf programmes Dolls, teddies, Dinky toys, mechanical toys, cigarette cards, musical instruments Furniture, clocks, pocket watches and coins, tea caddies, glassware, plated items We buy foreign, dental, un-hallmarked and industrial gold, silver and platinum in any form Pre-1947 silver coins, i.e. half crowns, florins, shillings up to 10 times face value Don’t miss out on this opportunity to possibly make your fortune! What’s it worth? Why be left wondering?

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Have you watched the BBC programmes Flog It or The Antiques Roadshow? Our format is exactly the same but we offer the chance to sell without the uncertainty and commission to the Auction House and if you are unsuccessful at auction there may still be charges to pay. East Midlands Antiques realise that there are some very unusual items that require the exposure of a major auction house and we would be pleased to advise in such cases. However, many items do not warrant this and East Midlands Antiques will offer accordingly. Come and try the friendly and discreet service we have provided for many other people like yourselves over the years. ALL DEALINGS ARE STRICTLY PRIVATE • ACT NOW • FOR ONE DAY ONLY TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 51

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NO STOPPING VICKY You will find an article in this issue about local lady Vicky Halling raising funding for much needed defibrillators for use in the town. Vicky suffered a depresNamed Love the sive episode after the Look, Vicky’s business passing of her dearly has given her a new beloved brother, Colin at enthusiasm and much an early age, and as a positivity in sharing her eye for seeking out great result now spends her items for local ladies to time doing positive wear and enjoy. things. Vicky would love Apart from her fund readers to check out her raising, Vicky launched Facebook page her own clothing, jew(www.facebook.com/lov ellery and accessory ethelookvicky) to look at business at a recent the latest items she has event held at Ell Hair in added to her collection. Barton Street.

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Come along to the museum to meet JRCS Falconry who, amongst others, will be bringing along a Barn Owl, a Tawny Owl, a Harris Hawk, a Buzzard, a Peregrine Falcon and an Eagle Owl. Learn all about these fascinating creatures from a falconer, who will be in the museum to answer all your questions about birds of prey and the ancient art of falconry. Enjoy seeing these magnificent birds in our beautiful cottage garden. Admission Adult: £3.50, Seniors & Students £3.00, Children £1.50. John Moore Museum Saturday 20th August 2016 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

FROM CHAPEL TO COAL HOUSE This month we take an easy ‘there and back’ stroll from the historic village of Deerhurst along the banks of the River Severn, writes Jack B. Walker.

Odda’s Chapel, Deerhurst

Parking is available (for a small fee) at Odda’s Chapel, which is in the stewardship of English Heritage. This Saxon chapel was commissioned in 1056 by Earl Odda, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity in memory of his brother Aelfric, who died at the spot. For many years the chapel was used as a cottage. Even older, and equally fascinating, is the ancient Deerhurst Church, which was built in AD 800. There was once a priory here too. Restoration work began in 2007, after the infamous floods. You will note several ‘flood gates’ have been installed here to prevent future inundations.

For the walk, follow the public footpath signs from Odda’s Chapel down to the River Severn (1). Passing a hollow tree on your right, turn left along the river bank (2) and continue to walk ahead following the Severn Way. On the opposite bank you can see moorings and the popular Yew Tree Inn at Chaceley. Keep along the tow path, eventually passing some ponds to the left, with the river still on your right. At the end of the last pond (3) follow the path straight ahead until you reach the Coal House Inn. This hostelry is currently only open on Friday and Saturday evenings and from noon on Sundays.

Turn left on to a lane after the pub (4) and walk ahead until the bend. Go through the gate on the left (5),

cross the field to the river and rejoin the path at point (3). Turn right and retrace your steps back to Odda’s Chapel.

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Due to internal promotion Clearway Doors & Windows Ltd seek a Receptionist/Administration Clerk to work in our busy Sales Office. You must be well presented, articulate and literate and possess a great telephone manner.

Due to planned expansion we are looking to recruit aluminium window fabricators/assemblers for our busy factory. Basic hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm with overtime available to suit our workload.

We are looking to recruit experienced window and door installers for both the domestic and commercial departments fitting aluminium and PVCu windows, doors, curtain wall façades, commercial screens and roof lanterns.

Good communication skills are also required as you will also be welcoming customers to our showroom. Basic knowledge of Work & Excel is preferred, however full training will be given.

We are looking for hard working, reliable and trustworthy individuals who can work on their own initiative when required but also work well in a team.

Applicants should ideally have at least three years’ experience, hold CSCS, MTC, NVQ level 2 (in a relevant discipline) and IPAF qualifications, however training will be given to the right candidates. Above all you must be able to work to a very high standard, be well presented and able to work on your own initiative. In return we offer permanent employment with competitive rates of pay; company work wear and PPE; all tools and a fully equipped vehicle; company pension scheme (after qualifying period) and company profit share scheme. Areas covered are generally within an hour’s travelling of Cheltenham.

In return we offer permanent employment, a company pension scheme (after qualifying period) and company profit share scheme.

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Applicants with some Aluminium Window and/or Door fabrication/assembly experience will have a distinct advantage however applicants with no experience will also be considered as full training will be given. Applicants must be physically fit as there is some manual handling involved.

Based in Cheltenham and established in 1983, Clearway have over 30 years' experience helping customers transform their homes.

In return we offer a competitive package including company work wear, profit share scheme and pension scheme (subject to qualifying period).

We offer an unbeatable range of double glazed windows, doors and associated products in aluminium, PVCu and composite materials.

To apply, please contact Hannah Bridge on 01242 513322 or email recruitment@clearway-d-w.co.uk CLEARWAY DOORS & WINDOWS LTD 3 MANOR PARK BUSINESS CENTRE MACKENZIE WAY• CHELTENHAM • GL51 9TX

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LANDSCAPING & SUPPLIES

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TV STARS AT CHURCH STREET: popular BBC TV series Antiques Road Trip visited Tewkesbury last month to film for a programme due to be screened later this year. Two teams comprising celebrities and experts were bargain hunting at Church Street Auctions, which will hold its next public sale on Thursday 11th August. Pictured in the front row above are former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan, expert Natasha Raskin, Saturday Superstore & Going Live’s Sarah Greene and Catherine Southon. Church Street Auctions’ proprietor Beau Howell is second from the right in the back row.

TREE SURGERY

SEWING, TAILORING & REPAIRS

Office:

Email: enquires.prs@gmail.com

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

Tel (01684) 850496 SATELLITE & AERIAL INSTALLATIONS

A.J. CROMWELL

or 07773 718786 jofiggett@yahoo.co.uk

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

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POLICE NOTES with Police Sergeant Henry Wright of Tewkesbury Police

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Crime Prevention Advice for Students It will soon be the time of year when young people leave home to further their education, writes Police Sergeant Henry Wright.

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UPTON GLASS & GLAZING LTD 24 HR EMERGENCY BOARDING AND RE-GLAZING SERVICE An efficient, friendly local business • Glass cut to size in our workshop • UPVC windows, doors and conservatories supplied and fitted • Greenhouse repairs • Same day replacement of broken glass • Shop fronts - same day replacement • Mirrors and shelves supplied and fitted • Replacement double glazed units • Secondary glazing • Police and insurance company approved FENSA approved

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As a parent or student please take a few minutes to read the below advice which I have divided into useful sections. Out and about on foot • Avoid walking home alone after an evening out. Walk with friends or take a taxi. Be aware of what is going on around you. • Avoid shortcuts in lonely places. Keep to well lit, busy streets. • Always walk facing oncoming traffic so a car cannot pull up behind you. • When approaching your house or halls of residence, have your keys ready so you can enter without delay. • Cover up jewellery, mobile phones, personal music players and keys. • Carry a personal attack alarm. If you are attacked, shout for help as loudly as you can. Try to get to a safe place and call the police. • If you think you’re being followed, walk to the busiest place you can find or knock on a door. Then call the police. • Avoid chatting on your phone or listening to your MP3 player when walking. You are less likely to hear someone coming up behind you. • Consider taking self defence classes – many universities and colleges will run these. Travelling by taxi • Keep the number of a reputable taxi firm with you. Avoid taxi drivers touting for business. • Sit behind the driver and stay aware. • If you feel uneasy, ask to be let out in a busy, well-lit area. If in doubt, don’t get in. On buses and trains • While waiting, stand in a well-lit place near other people. • Sit near the guard or driver and avoid empty carriages.. • Check where the emergency chain or button is located. • If you are being pestered, tell the guard or driver. • Keep your fare money or ticket at hand so you can avoid getting your purse or wallet out in public. • Always keep your belongings close by and your bag and pockets closed. In pubs and clubs • Keep an eye on your friends. • Don’t accept drinks from people you don’t know. • Never leave your drink unattended – it may get ‘spiked’. • If your drink looks or tastes odd, don’t drink it. If you feel unusually ill, seek help from a friend or a member of staff.

• Avoid drinking too much alcohol. If you are under the influence of alcohol, you are more likely to become a victim – or perpetrator of crime. Protecting property 0• When living in halls of residence, always lock your door. • Always lock windows and doors when you go out. In shared accommodation don’t assume someone else will do this. • Keep your front and back doors locked – even when you are in. • Close your curtains and leave the lights on when you are out in the evening. • Remove temptation. Don’t leave valuables, such as your lap top or wallet, in view of a window or within reach of a door. • Use an ultra violet pen or forensic marking product to ‘mark’ all your valuable items. Placestickers on your door and windows to make it clear that your property is marked. • Take extra care in holiday time, when your accommodation is likely to be empty. If you can, take all valuables home.

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Here is the solution to this month’s Tewkesbury Direct Quick Crossword, as featured on Page 35. All crosswords are supplied by Clarity Media Limited©. Reproduction or replication of this puzzle in any format is strictly prohibited without prior permission from Clarity Media. For more details visit the website www.claritymedia.co.uk

THE CAR’S THE STAR Grove House Garage, Main A38, Ryall Near Upton upon Severn 10 Mins from Tewkesbury, Malvern, Pershore

PROBABLY THE BEST SELECTION OF BUDGET PRICED CARS IN THE AREA 51 MERCEDES 220 CDi, silver, diesel....................................£1595 05 VAUXHALL CORSA 5dr, long MOT.............................£1995 05 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 5dr, blue .................................£1895 05 VAUXHALL ASTRA CDTi 5dr, metallic blue ................£1695 05 ASTRAVAN DIESEL long MOT....................................£1495 02 HONDA ACCORD .......................................................£1395 04 FORD KA 3dr in dark blue ............................................£995 53 plate ROVER 45 1.6 5 door, silver, MOT alloys.............£995 52 VAUXHALL ASTRA ESTATE with OPC styling, red.......£995 04 SKODA FABIA...............................................................£895 Y VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2, blue..........................................£895 W SAAB CONVERTIBLE taxed and tested .......................£895 W CITROEN XSARA diesel in green..................................£795 54 KIA RIO 1.6, silver ........................................................£695 R CITROEN 1.1 long MOT ................................................£595 R plate PEUGEOT 206 CABRIOLET, 1 owner, long MOT test, needs a window regulator....................................£500 to clear COMPETITIVE RATES ON SERVICING & REPAIRS

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Over 500 cars and 200 motorcycles will line up at Tewkesbury School on Sunday 21st August for the Rotary Club’s Classic Vehicle Show. Vehicles of all ages will be on display, as well as over 100 market stalls with everything from jewellery to jam, an auto jumble and automobilia, plus teas, cakes, a barbecue and a licensed bar. The event, which looks like being the biggest yet, will also feature live music from the Hayward Sisters. For more details visit the website www.tewkesburycvf.o rg

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Ollie and Stefan of fair sponsors Roberts Express Delivery with vintage models Kaz, Sarah & Emma

MORE VINTAGE STUFF

Tewkesbury Vintage Fair is back at the Watson Hall on Bank Holiday Saturday (27 Aug)with the aim to raise funds for the cancer charity, Hope for Tomorrow, writes Shelby Powell. The charity provides a mobile chemotherapy unit which travels to Tewkesbury hospital to enable patients to receive treatment closer to home. A number of new highlights will enhance a day of nostalgia based in the old music hall on Barton Street. Meet the Lead Historical Re-enactment group who will be dressed in authentic clothing from the 1940’s, and view a small exhibition of ‘fashion on the ration’ women’s clothing. Terry Cox and members of Friends Ukenited will be on hand to lift the spirits of fair goers with a performance of lively ukulele covers of vintage hits. All the usual attractions will be back at the fair including live music from Betsy Harmony and Anne Rayleen, vintage stalls, fashion show, tea room, plus beauty parlour run by the Yesterday Darling. Entry is £1 and under 12’s free. Further information www.tewkesburyvintagefair.co.uk The evening event is being promoted by Rob Farley of All About Swing. The ‘Hope For Tomorrow’ Charity Swing Dance is guaranteed to liven up the pace. Tickets are available via the website at www.allaboutswing.co.uk at £5 per person. Contact Rob on 07807033385 for further information.

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