Tewkesbury Direct Magazine December 2020

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COUNTY’S OLDEST INN SET TO RE-OPEN Gloucestershire's oldest Inn, The Black Bear in Tewkesbury, is set to make a spectacular return to business next Summer, after being closed for some time.

A complete heritage restoration is being undertaken by owner

Luke Haynes to bring the building back to its former glory.

䡵 Luke Haynes

Luke explained that the current footprint of the Black Bear, in Tewkesbury High Street, covers three properties.

The original pub was not as wide as it is today and faced the Mythe Road. Over time the Bear expanded into the building, known as the old Rugby club, and space between was incorporated into the property.

Luke intends to give each of these areas their own identity, including a sky-lit central space with a lantern roof.

Luke has lived in Tewkesbury for six

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years and proffers a view of the future: "I believe we are undergoing a renaissance of values, and pubs will become the meeting place of choice, providing a strong community centres in post-Covid Britain."

The Black Bear will open as a free house, offering superb ales and local food, in great surroundings, with a delightful riverside garden.

䡵 Restoration in progress: The Black Bear, Tewkesbury

THE PERFECT GETAWAY Tewkesbury couple Dean and Tina Lutton have created the perfect ‘staycation tool’ with their new range of Ox Overland tents.

See full story on page 9 of this issue.

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BOOK OF THE MONTH with Alison’s Bookshop & Music Room

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The Glovemaker

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I have often been asked when the next book by Ann Weisberger would be available. That it is now answered, and the delay since her last novel, "The Promise" in 2013, could well be explained by the obvious research she has invested in this her third book.

"The Glovemaker," set during the winter of 1888, revolves around the lives of the settlers in Junction, a small, new settlement, in Utah. The author's notes confirm that while the story is very much fiction, this outpost did exist with the described orchards, which can still be seen today.

It is also interesting to think that 1888 is only just over 130 years ago, so you feel from her vivid descriptions how much the landscape has changed in just over a century.

Junction is a Mormon outpost of just eight homes, with a schoolhouse, but no church. As you read this book the beliefs and traditions of this religion become very clear so not only is it educational, but it is also an enjoyable read as we follow the lives of the two main characters.

Deborah Tyler is at home awaiting the return of her husband, Samuel, a wheelwright who has been away on his annual Autumnal trip repairing other settlers wagons, and was due back early December. His overdue return is naturally concerning, and her neighbours, Nels, in effect a brother-in-law, and Carson go out to look for him, but find their path blocked by a rockfall, which they report back as the cause for

Samuel's delay.

This is the gist of the novel, and the relationships between the three main characters, with Deborah's younger sister and husband, who are her immediate neighbours, and the rest of the outpost.

However, the adventure within the storyline is injected by a stranger who they help, and a US Marshal, up from Tennessee, who is chasing him, and what happens to him and his two colleagues when they also reach Junction. All of this is set against the bitter cold of a Utah winter: snow, treacherous terrain, and the tension of the treachery and threats the travellers impose on, and to the whole isolated community.

As the pages turn these two story lines evolve, and how these events affect the fragile community make for a good read.

The book is somewhat more ambitious than "The Promise" or her first novel "The Personal History of Rachel DuPree" back in 2008. Seemingly Ann Weisgarber is intent on giving us stories of the pioneering settlers of North America. We may have to wait a few more years until her next offering.

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OBELISK REVEALED AT NORTHWAY PUB Recent clearance work in the grounds of the Northway Pub have revealed more of a stone obelisk, which has been something of a mystery for decades.

Grounds with ornamenput up for sale he purWoodward lived there Local historian Wendy tal lodge at entrance” chased it for £5300 for some years but in Snarey told Tewkesbury These “Pleasure At this time it was 1867 when he moved to Direct that Northway Grounds” are rememdescribed as - “A Hardwick Bank he let House, which is now the bered by several older Handsome Stone Built the estate to John pub, was built by residents of Northway.

Residence surrounded Houghton Brancker esq William Woodward Continued on page 51 by beautiful Pleasure for £280 per annum. (from Bredons Norton in In 1876 a new tenant 1851).

Rev Charles Holden There is a shield on Steward took the lease the gables which bares and in 1886 when it was his initials: ‘W.W. 1851.’

䡵 The stone obelisk revealed at the Northway Pub

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Carrant Brook Junior School remembers John Savory Staff, pupils and governors of Carrant Brook Junior School in Northway have recognised the contribution made by former governor John Savory, who passed away at the end of last year, aged 84.

John’s wife Rita was joined by head teacher Maria Budd to open a special Remembrance Garden at the school last month.

“John joined Carrant Brook School’s governing body on 1996, but prior to that volunteered a good deal of his time to the school which was attended by his grandchildren,” said Maria Budd.

Former RAF member John was very hands on, as well as helping with hearing children read and assisting with computing.

He’d take on tasks

䡵 John Savory

䡵 Unveiling the garden with a display of pebbles for Remembrance Day (left to right): Ruth Winters (caretaker), Allison Booth (previous Chair of Governors), Rita Savory, Emma (John and Rita’s Grand-daughter), Maria Budd (Head Teacher). such as putting up shelves, and along with his wife Rita helped out at school discos, Christmas/summer fayres and would provide an extra pair of hands on school trips.

“He loved organising the Easter Egg competition each year, where children would create scenes using hard boiled eggs - and could win Easter Eggs from him for their efforts,” Maria added.

With an engineering background, John was also an invaluable member of Carrant Brook Junior School’s premises committee.

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ing, fun and inspirational man who was always immaculately turned out in jacket and tie - but most importantly, he always wore a smile,” said Maria.

“He told many stories of his travels and was a keen photographer and readily shared his photos with the children.

They would all laugh when he got their names wrong - but this was, of course, on purpose to bring smiles to their faces.”

The Garden was formally opened last month and was decorated with a display of pebbles, painted by the pupils for Remembrance Day.

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GINGERBREAD MAN TRAIL Naughty gingerbread men have gone on the run through town, Can you help us find them and track their whereabout’s down?

They come in all different sizes and really have run a mock, Are you hiding one?

Have you checked in your pockets or maybe in your sock?

They simply could be anywhere we haven’t got a clue, But if you spot one write it down maybe get an adult to help you.

I hope where ever they’ve gone they’re using the antibac, Because Santa will be watching them, what if they’re in his sack.

Now we think there is 26 running all round the

town, So please we ask you help us track each and everyone one down.

From the 4th December you’ll be able to spot 26 Gingerbread Men in windows around town, the first 10 completed entries will get a small prize (to be collected from the Nottingham Arms) it doesn’t mean there’s a Gingerbread Man there (or there maybe) We will run this until the 23rd December so grab a pen and paper and little person, don’t forget there’s lots of streets in Tewkesbury!

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TEWKESBURY THEN AND NOW with John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society, assisted by Wendy Snarey

The Edification of Nursery Gardens

䡵 (C) The sad Former Avonbrook/School House (Nov 2020)

Ancient Bowling Greens have proved fair game for developers but so also have nurseries and market gardens, as we shall see soon from Junction 10 to Cheltenham, writes John Dixon.

Avonbrook House (C) was built for hosier George Prior c1800 and became the home until 1858 for felonious MP, Humphrey Brown, before being used as a school in 1876.

Then in 1882 came the foundation of the future Girls High School.

It expanded in 1900 by converting a greenhouse into classrooms (D) and also took over Cook’s Nursery (A).

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OX OVERLAND TENTS ARE THE TOPS Ox Overland Ltd is a family-run business based in Tewkesbury, born out of a love of camping.

Dean and Tina Lutton created their own brand of car roof-top tents in and eye-catching bright orange/black combination: “Why not stand out on the campsite?” said Dean.

“We love getting away from the daily grind and camping with the children is always a winner,” Tina added.

“The ease of opening out a roof tent and having camp totally set up within ten minutes just adds to the relaxing, fun adventure. No more poles, wonky tents or inflating air mattresses!

“Our signature colour of bright orange, means you can’t miss our roof tents. This year we have also added a more subtle green to our growing range, together with a number of designs and sizes which can fit on to almost any vehicle.”

With the restrictions and uncertainty of travelling abroad at the moment, camping has become an increasingly popular form of escape for many people.

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CLOSER THAN YOU THINK ‘Social distancing’, ‘Bubble’, ‘Furlough’, ‘Zoom’, ‘Lockdown’ are all words that have hijacked our everyday language this year. Covid, (there’s another one!) has thrust these words upon us resulting in restriction, limitation and loss.

For many the experience of 2020 has been tragic, devastating and painful.

We have all been held hostage to this virus, to a greater or lesser extent.

Approaching the festive season this year will be different. The one thing, however, which is not different is the central truth of the message of Good News we celebrate; God is not limited by social distancing!

The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, some 2000 years ago broadcasts a message around the world that God is closer than you think.

God’s entry into this world in Jesus brought him into our ‘Bubble’ so that whilst we may be locked down, we can never be locked out of his love for us.

He understands and shares our hopes and dreams, our grief and sadness, our disappointments and frustrations.

He shares it and walks through it with us and is always simply a prayer away.

May our hearts be stirred by the words of this Christmas Carol: O little town of

Rev’d Stephen and Sharon Walker Bethlehem How still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in Thee tonight.

O Holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in; Be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas Angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel.

Do join us for our Christmas services on line through our website: www.trinitytewkesbury.org.uk or via telephone: 01684 217895.

By Rev’d Stephen, Vicar at Holy Trinity Church, Tewkesbury

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GARDENING ADVICE with Tim Hoskins By designing our garden layout to encourage foraging, climbing and observing we can encourage youngsters to get outside and, without even realising, develop an inherent appreciation of the natural world.

Kids love to eat things and are more adventurous if those things aren’t served on plates. Plant edible plants around your garden among the ornamentals and the kids will love exploring and showing off their knowledge to their friends. Try perennial crops like currants, berries or herbs that don’t need planting anew each year.

Perennial vegetables like Daubentons kale, cabbage thistle and good king henry can fill gaps and provide more substantial pickings, even if they are less pretty than the herbs. Even some well known garden plants like Mahonia, Berberis, Dahlia and Hosta have edible parts!

If you design some climbing aspects and bits that can be trodden on, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to teach children to respect the more delicate areas of your garden. Use sleepers or fence posts to edge beds and create balance beams. Stepping stones through beds are fun and can break big beds up – use pavers, log rings or posts sunk into the ground- and experiment with different heights. Thyme, yarrow, chamomile, lamium and ajuga don’t mind being walked on, are low growing, cheap, easy and good for inverte-

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TEWKESBURY CRICKET CLUB CELEBRATES COUNTY CALL UPS After a rigorous trial process seeing competition from some of the best young cricketers in their respective age groups, four youth players at Tewkesbury Cricket Club are celebrating selection to county cricket squads.

Spin bowler Alex Oliver (16) has been selected to train this winter with Gloucestershire County Cricket Under 18s, while All Rounder Louis Whitmore, also 16, will train with Worcestershire County Cricket Under 18s. Both lads currently play in Tewkesbury’s first XI men’s team, having moved up the ranks from the club’s junior cricket set up.

Dom Webb (15), a fast bowler who has recently made his TCC second XI debut, has been included in Gloucestershire’s under 15s team.

George Teasdale who at just 10 is already getting noticed by the club, has been selected to train in Gloucestershire’s Under 11s North Zone Squad.

Wade Ridsdale, Tewkesbury CC Head Coach said: “We invest heavily in our junior players at Tewkesbury, nurturing them to move up into adult cricket. Summer 2020 hasn’t been without its challenges of course, but these lads,

along with others who trialled from the club but were unsuccessful on this occasion have worked so hard, not just on their own game but on making our club facilities second to none.

This determination to

succeed and commitment to team work really is admirable and we are delighted that Alex, Louis, Dom, and George have all been selected to represent Gloucestershire and Worcestershire cricket boards.

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This well presented 3 bedroom first floor apartment with balcony overlooks open countryside in a sought after and desirable location. Modern fitted family bathroom, built in double wardrobes to all bedrooms, gas central heating, double glazing and allocated parking for one car.

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Two local history books published by Tewkesbury Historical Society are now on sale at Alison’s Bookshop.

‘Tewkesbury’s Two Forgotten Railways’ (by John Dixon) is a history of the impact of the railway age on the town, with an analysis of who was responsible for the closure of the lines.

Also by John Dixon, with research assisted

by Linda Kean-Price, is ‘The History of Tewkesbury’s War Hospitals’ (subtitled Alien Duties for the Privileged). The book covers the period 1914-1918.

Both titles give a fascinating insight into life and times in Tewkesbury during days gone by. More information can be found on the website tewkesburyhistory.org

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READERS WRITE To Tewkesbury & District

TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE APPEALS TO DOG OWNERS TO SHOW CONSIDERATION Dear Tewkesbury Direct, In November Tewkesbury Nature Reserve published an update to its dog access policy requesting all dogs be kept on a lead of 2 metres or less throughout the Reserve.

This followed several incidents involving disturbance to wildlife, distress to other users and death of livestock on the Reserve caused by dogs off lead and not under control.

As part of the Trustees review of these issues, they conducted an open survey in September in which users of the Reserve cited improvements to prevent dog disturbance as being the most important change they would like to see.

Since updating this policy and introducing signs on the Reserve to request users to keep dogs on a lead a minority of individuals have reacted inappropriately and, in some cases, caused criminal damage on the reserve by removing and damaging signs.

Reserve staff and volunteers have received abuse and threats whilst out on the Reserve, via email and on social media. Several social media posts have included inaccurate statements about the reasons for the rules and the need to abide by them.

It is not the law so why do I have to keep my dog on a lead?

Some users of the Reserve have ignored the updated rules having been told by others that there is no criminal law in place to prevent them from exercising their dogs off lead.

T e w k e s b u r y Nature Reserve is part owned by the charity and is part lease from Tewkesbury Borough Council.

This does not automatically equate to the land being public and as private land with areas designated as ‘Open Access’, public use is granted with certain conditions under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

This includes keeping dogs on a lead of 2m or less during the period from 1st March to the 31st July. There is provision in the Act to extend these restrictions to cover other periods if dogs off lead is not compatible with management of the land.

Based on clear evidence and in line with measures taken on other

Nature Reserves nationwide, dogs off the lead is considered incompatible with the Reserve’s conservation, biodiversity and nature recovery management objectives.

It is the Trustees duty to uphold these objectives.

The Trustees of the Reserve would like to appeal to dog owners to act responsibly and with respect for other users and wildlife on the Reserve in order that we can continue to maintain and develop it as a safe haven for

wildlife combined with an educational environment in which people can connect with nature.

For further information email info@tewkesburynaturereserve.co.uk Tewkesbury Nature Reserve Trustees

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Head of Unit Nic Price said “I know how grateful the Royal British Legion is to Will for his help selling poppies every year but with the Covid 19 restrictions this year it has been even more difficult. In order to comply with safety regulations this year a contactless payment machine was used and people were most generous with their support.”

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Tewkesbury Foodbank’s Christmas Blessings Project Tewkesbury Foodbank has had to make many changes to its day to day operation this year.

“Sadly we have realised that this year we

will not be able to offer our Christmas Blessings Parcels in the usual way,” said volunteer project manager Marion Badham.

“Helping our local

families at Christmas is really important to us, and even more so this year with so many families struggling to cope during this difficult period.

“This year for our Christmas Blessings 2020 Project we will be offering a variety of vouchers to be spent in local shops for anyone who needs our help.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

SUMMIT TO SEE YEAR ROUND The Malvern Hills are one of my favourite spots for brisk strolls, either on summer evenings or during the shorter days of winter - writes Jack B. Walker. Ideal for blowing away the Christmas cobwebs too!

These rolling hills offer excellent trekking country for walkers of a variety of abilities.

This short route over high ground is exhilarating on clearer days, with magnificent views across the vale from the summit of Herefordshire Beacon.

Park in the pay and display car park on the A449 opposite the Malvern Hills hotel.

Leave by the obvious route from the car park up the hill, forking right to ascend to British Camp’s 2000 year old

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mit of Herefordshire Beacon (2).

To the west the view is towards Welsh hills, with Herefordshire’s famously undulating countryside in between.

Looking east the panorama stretches from the Lickey Hills in the north to the Cotswolds in the south.

Walk southwards along the edge of the ramparts until you come to a path (3), which descends to an open space. Here there is a circular orientation and direction structure which is worth checking out (4).

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Follow the path as directed to visit curiosity known as Clutter’s (or Giant’s) Cave.

This may once have been used as a shepherd’s shelter, as well as being connected to pagan beliefs. Other stories tell of a hermit living here in medieval times.

The only certainty is that the cave is man made and has been popular with generations of children of all ages!

Retrace your steps to point four and follow the broad track as it skirts around the slopes of the hill. There are various benches along this path where the views can be taken in.

As the main track curves around, bear right down a steep grassy path towards the reservoir below (5).

If you don’t fancy tackling the descent and prefer to return by a higher route, the track you are on will take you back to the car park.

British Camp Reservoir collects water from various hill springs. It

䡵 DISTANCE: 2 miles, some ascents/descents 䡵 PARKING: British Camp pay and display car park on the A449 Malvern to Ledbury road 䡵 MAP: Sketch map above is not to scale. OS Explorer Map 190 recommended was opened in 1895 by the Duchess of Teck, granddaughter of George III and mother of Queen Mary.

On reaching the side of the reservoir, bear left, keeping the fence to your right. (6).

When you reach the drive leading to the Reservoir House, turn left (7), and walk up through the woods.

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The benefits of neutering your dog During the first lockdown in the spring we welcomed lots of new puppies into the practice and those pups are now around 9 or 10 months of age. This is often the time when owners are considering neutering and so I thought it would be a good idea to discuss this subject in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct.

Spaying or castrating your dog is very common in the UK and is considered an important part of responsible pet ownership, assuming that you are not planning on breeding your dog.

What are the benefits of spaying female dogs?

Females: There are significant benefits to spaying female dogs, especially before their first or second heat (oestrus) cycle.

Aside from eliminating the risk of surprise or unwanted pregnancies, spayed dogs have significantly lower mamma-

䡵 Brad Cooper

ry cancer rates and the removal of the ovaries eliminates the risk of a potentially life-threatening infection called pyometra as well as uterine cancers.

A pyometra is a very serious infection and usually requires an emergency neutering operation and medical stabilisation.

We have treated a case this week, who thankfully is now on the mend but she was a very poorly dog indeed when she first came into the clinic.

At Folly Gardens Vets we offer keyhole (laparascopic) neutering at all our clinics which we have been performing for over 5 years.

I am personally a firm advocate of keyhole neutering. It is quicker, less painful for the patient and the recovery rate is so much faster than a traditional spey.

Please speak to the practice if you are thinking of having your female dog neutered and we can discuss the options available to suit you and your pet.

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Brad and the team at Folly Gardens

And Male Dogs?

Male Dogs that are not neutered are at increased risk of developing testicular and prostate disease.

Castration removes the testicles and with them the main source of testosterone which can drive many behavioural traits such as roaming, urine marking, aggression to other male dogs in particular circumstances and mounting behaviour.

Neutered male dogs are also general-

ly easier to train as they are less..... distracted!

Testicular tumours are quite common in unneutered male dogs.

Testicular tumours in dogs, just like the female mammary tumours; can be cancerous.

Castration completely removes this risk.

Benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH for short, is a common disease of the canine prostate. The prostate becomes enlarged under the influence of testosterone and can lead to difficulty when urinating or defecating.

Changes after neutering There are several changes that occur in a dog’s body once they are spayed or castrated.

These changes may be more noticeable in males.

Neutering won’t change your dog’s personality but it is likely to change sex hormone-driven behaviours.

Many owners also report that their dogs are calmer after neutering.

Along with the above hormonal changes, changes in metabolism can also occur.

A slower metabolism means that your dog can gain excess weight easily after neutering, making it important to pay special attention to his nutritional needs to ensure that he or she doesn’t become overweight.

If you would like any further advice on the neutering of you pet please give Folly Gardens Vets a call and speak to one of our experienced, trained team.

Wishing you and your pet well, Brad

Your Local, Independent Veterinary Clinics Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic, 12 Columbine Road Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury GL20 7SP

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CELEBRATING 200 YEAR Haywards Tewkesbury Ltd has been trading in Tewkesbury High Street for 200 years through 7 generations of the same family.

Founded by George Hayward, a Master Cutler, in 1820 at 123 High Street and soon

after at 125 High Street where the padlock, made in our own workshops, still hangs today.

In 1880, 126 High Street, then a china shop, was acquired. Some years later the two shops were amalgamated.

The Ironmongers has

traded under the titles of George Haywards, W.E. Hayward, Hayward & Sons and finally in 1934 Haywards Tewkesbury Ltd with branches opened in Upton upon Severn in 1881 and Winchcombe in 1935.

The present day

The Haywards family today (L-R) Simon Hayward, Clare Danter, Helen Long, Tom Hayward and Mark Hayward

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Directors and owners of the Company, Simon and Mark, have both served nearly a quarter of the 200 years and have themselves seen many changes.

So what developments have taken place within the Company and along Tewkesbury High Street since 1820 when George IV was King and only 5 years earlier Napoleon had been defeated at Waterloo?

Ironmongers were commonplace on the High Street in those days along with grocers, greengrocers, bakers, butchers, milliners, cobblers and haberdashers. Much of the goods sold were locally sourced, although we took deliveries from river barges, often unloaded at 9.00pm. Not too much of a problem as our opening hours were 7.00am – 8.00pm weekdays and 9.00pm on a Saturday.

The introduction of the railway to Tewkesbury improved our circumstances with all the rooms above our shops used as stock rooms. One room for polishes, one for paint, one for china, one for lamp glasses and so on.

Nowadays nearly all of the stock is on display in the shops allowing customers to browse.

During this Covid pandemic we have almost reverted back to the old ways with customers waiting at the counters whilst goods are brought to them.

Huge changes came with the invention of the internal combustion engine. Deliveries were no long made by horse and cart but with company vehicles that delivered essential items to outlying villages and farms. Paraffin, gas and tractor vaporising oil were all required for cooking, lighting and power. Leclanche cells

were collected, recharged and delivered back to customers to power their radios.

We opened agricultural workshops within the market places of Tewkesbury and Upton upon Severn and a retail shop in Gloucester market - all markets now sadly gone. It followed that we were the first to sell petrol in the Town in 2 gallon cans along with bicycles and the first motorised Atco cylinder mower.

Combine harvesters were delivered to Tewkesbury railway station in packing crates with sacks full of nuts and bolts. It took 2 mechanics a week to build the machine on the farm.

With the introduction of mains water and electricity to most homes, our staffing levels rose from 20 to about 70 with the employment of electricians, plumbers and builders. We already had in-house a blacksmith, tinsmith and whitesmith since 1900.

Our electricians installed the first power into Tewkesbury Abbey with our blacksmith making the chandeliers that supported the lighting between the columns of the nave.

Holes were punched through many feet of stonework with star chisels before the introduction of power tools. Our connection with Tewkesbury Abbey has continued through the years with the installation of the flue pipes running from the 2 Gurney stoves up to the base of the tower, More recently a 10� rim lock key has been made by us to fit a 200 year old lock in the porch entrance door.

Many of the tradesmen who were employed by the company served apprenticeships very often straight from

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WARD BURY LTD

YEARS - FOUNDED 1820 school. We were most fortunate in having knowledgeable staff who in many cases served for 50 years.

Our plumbing and electrical stores which once only supplied our own tradesmen opened its doors to the trade and

purchase the correct item.

Our 2 shops now hold a vast array of stock purchased through suppliers who source goods from all around the world.

We pride ourselves on being able to find all manner of goods using our wealth

like to thank our customers for their support and loyalty throughout the years.

Our unerring wish is to

continue trading and serving on Tewkesbury High Street especially as we now have the 7th generation, Tom and

Helen, who are well established and able to take the company into the future.

By Simon Hayward.

Testing the newly made key after refitting the rimlock to the Abbey porch door

Agricultural Implement Depot, Upton Upon Severn, June 1907 public. The era of self employment and DIY had arrived. The introduction of copper and plastic pipe and fittings meant you no longer needed a tradesman to wipe a lead joint or to install a gravity central heating system using 2” iron pipe with no circulating pump.

The next big innovation to affect the High Street was the ability to own your own motor car. You could travel to the nearest large town or city and shop in Department Stores and in multinational shops.

Supermarkets soon followed with ‘out of town’ parking, stocking lines that overlapped on goods traditionally sold by many High Street shops.

Now with internet purchasing you can shop from the comfort of your armchair and run the risk of ordering goods without the guidance of expert advice and being deprived of a pleasurable shopping experience where you select and

of knowledge and experience gained over the years.

So, 200 years on through social changes,

The large key, recently commissioned for the Abbey, handmade by Haywards

Tony and Michael Hayward holding the 40” penknife made by the founder, George Hayward, Master Cutter.

Haywards advert world wars, depressions, pandemics and extreme weather conditions, the Company is still thriving.

We believe this is the reward for personal service, dedication and integrity of the management supported by the loyalty of the staff and a desire to please on behalf of both.

We would very much

Bygone Directors of the family firm. (L-R) Michael Hayward, Cecil Hayward & Alec Hayward

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Chinese Restaurant (licensed) Tewkesbury’s Great New Dining Experience

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Newly Refurbished - Delicious New Menu COVID safe dining

Exceptional quality Indian food with very traditional flavours

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

in specified areas within 3 mile radius of Tewkesbury

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE Minimum order £15 - £2 delivery charge within three miles. Reasonable rates for other areas.

OPENING HOURS: Tues-Thurs 12noon-10.00pm Fri-Sat 12noon-10.00pm Sun 12noon-10.00pm (Closed Mon) Open Bank Holiday Mondays

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01684 295 226 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6.00pm-10.00pm 117/118 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JY

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01684 292046

A gastronomic experience to remember Special Banquet Night Every Tuesday Open 7 days a week Home Dining Visit our website for our full takeaway menu

RELAX AND ENJOY THE FINEST INDIAN FOOD IN OUR RESTAURANT

PANACHE Indian Restaurant Specialists in freshly prepared Bangladeshi & Indian Curry, Balti & Tandoori Dishes Opening Hours Lunch 12 noon - 2.00pm - Evening 5.30pm - 10.00pm

All government guidelines followed

20% OFF TAKEAWAY on collection - orders over £10

FREE DELIVERY within 3 mile radius Northway, Newtown, Mitton, Priors Park, Bredon, Walton Cardiff, Ashchurch

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“Hope to see you all soon” - Tipu

61 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

01684 293714 or 07724 630083 The Crown, Mythe Rd, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EF Sun & Tues-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-10pm Monday closed, Open All Bank Holidays

At The Royal Oak, Main Road, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7LW

Restaurant and Pub Opening Times Mondays and Wednesday to Sunday 4.00pm - 11.00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) Take Away Collection 10% Off

Come in and taste Mediterranean delights All home made - Always delicious Enjoy a superb coffee or choose a Cypriot delight from our menu...shakes, waffles, crepes, sandwiches Homemade Ice Cream in a huge range of flavours

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To advertise call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com or use the contact form on our website www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk

A family run Italian Restaurant A great selection to choose from on our à la carte menu - all government guidelines in place for worry-free dining Check out our delicious menu on the website www.zittoemangia.co.uk or call 01684 297017 to make a reservation

Open: Mon-Sat 5.30pm-10.00pm 25 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AT

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Club, who play their home games at Kenilworth Road, was the late comedian Eric Morecambe a director?

1: Which actor played the character of ‘Flash Harry’ in the 1954 film ‘The Belles of St Trinians? and Arthur Daly in the TV series ‘Minder?’

3: In which forest would you find the Major Oak - reputedly one of England’s oldest trees?

2: Of which English Football

All events subject to restrictions and safety measures which may be in place at the time.

Check with venues for latest news. Events may be postponed without prior notice.

SAT 12th DEC SAT 2nd JAN Almost A Christmas Carol. Family Special!

The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org SUN 20th DEC A Christmas Sing Song with Robin Smith & Friends Informal afternoon of festive music and song, with Robin A. Smith, Bryn Thomas and Hannah Hughes. Proceeds to the Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

Tewkesbury’s famous Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant CELEBRATING 21 YEARS IN TEWKESBURY DINE IN

6: Which is the world’s oldest university (still in operation today)?

Steaming up after Christmas

WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury & District PLEASE NOTE -

4: Which song was Cilla Black’s only ‘Top 30’ single hit in the USA?

5: What is the longest river in Australia?

ANSWERS: 1. George Cole; 2. Luton Town; 3. Sherwood Forest; 4. You’re My World (No. 26); 5. The Murray River (1,558 miles); 6. The University of Bologna, Italy (founded 1088)

Cross House, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AB www.crosshousetavern.pub

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

FRI 22nd JAN: Jive Talkin, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org SUN 31st JAN: AF Dance: A Night At The Movies, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

THE RED FORT, A NEW INDIAN TAKEAWAY RESTAURANT, OPENS FOR BUSINESS

The award winning Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway will be operating trains right through from 27th December to 3rd January.

So if you’re looking for something to do after the excitement of Christmas Day, or just want to blow the cobwebs away, how about taking a steam train ride through the beautiful Cotswold Hills?

Although the railway’s Santa Special services are already sold out, post-Christmas trains will operate following current Covid-19 health and safety guidelines, from the railway’s Toddington station. Other stations on the heritage line are currently closed.

Tickets must be booked in advance. For more details visit the website www.gwsr.com

Choice for dining at home has just got wider with the opening of the Red Fort,Indian restaurant at 29 Barton street.

Well known Tewkesbury restaurateur, Jahurul Chowdri, with thirty years experience to his credit, has hired a leading Indian chef from London to cook and prepare a menu of mouthwatering Bengali dishes to enjoy at home.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 5.30pm to 10.30pm, orders can be placed in person in the socially distanced reception or by phone on 01684 850926.

10% discount is available on collected orders, and free delivery is available on orders over £20, up to a three mile radius.

(please make a booking and pre-order from our online menu)

ALL GOVERNMENT MEASURES IN PLACE. DINE OUT • FREE DELIVERY (within specified areas of Tewkesbury)

Visit: www.rajshahirestaurantltd.co.uk Click takeaway menu. A menu PDF will download to your device, select a great meal, make your order and we can bring it to you.

TAKE AWAY MENU NOW AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF MARCH Cottage Pie with Vegetables Beef or Vegetable Lasagne with Garlic Bread Curry and Rice • Stew with Vegetables Pie of the Day with Vegetables all at £7.50 per serving Soup with Baguette £3.50 per serving Two Pints Beer/Cider £8.00 per serving

NEW PIZZA OVEN

freshly made pizzas available shortly

Tewkesbury Fryer FISH & CHIPS, KEBABS AND BURGERS Gluten-free batter & pizzas now available every day

Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff

01684 290888 Mon & Tues: 17.00-22.00 Wed-Sat: 12.00-14.00 and 16.30-22.00 STONE WILLY’S PIZZA

DELIVERY AVAILABLE WED-SAT FROM 17.00 UNTIL 21.00

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

Find us on Facebook Save time on your next visit, order online

tewkesburyfryer.com

RESTAURANT NOW FULLY OPEN TUESDAYS - STEAK NIGHT WEDNESDAYS - OAP LUNCHES Only £7.50 per person

THURSDAYS - CURRY NIGHT FRIDAYS - FISH NIGHT SATURDAYS - STEAK NIGHT SUNDAY ROASTS - THREE MEATS 3 SPACIOUS EN-SUITE ROOMS

Station Road, Ripple, Tewkesbury GL20 6EY

Tel: 01684 592 225 enquiries@railwayinnatripple.co.uk

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t Deals a e r G e m Sa iendly Same Ferrvice S

*All prices include labour, materials, consumable and VAT *Additional charge for fluid changes of antifreeze, gear oil, brake fluid *£5.00 surcharge on fully synthetic oil vehicles *10% extra for 6 and 8 cylinder cars *Fixed price excludes 4x4 vehicles

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

MOT Testing Class 4 Same Day Appointments Free Re-Test (within 10 working days)

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

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

PRIVATE

TRADE

FLEET WORK

INSURANCE

All makes and models including: Cars, Motor Homes, Vans, HGVs Dents, Scuffs, Modifications Full and part resprays We work for all major insurance companies For more details and latest examples of our work see Autocolour Services Tewkesbury Ltd on Facebook Unit 31, Northway Lane, Newtown Trading Estate, Tewkesbury, GL20 8JG

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Christmas at The Roses After a nail-biting few weeks where we weren’t quite sure what would happen post-lockdown 2.0, everybody at The Roses breathed a sigh of relief when we did emerge the other side and were able to reopen as planned on 2 December.

No effort has been spared by the venue team in ensuring the building is safe for audiences to come to this Christmas. Social distancing measures are in place throughout the building, hand sanitiser is available at very regular intervals, and the auditorium’s capacity has been significantly reduced in order to ensure that not too many people are inside.

There’s plenty to see at The Roses this

Christmas. The pantomime alternative, (Almost) A Christmas Carol, is a family-friendly romp through nasty Mr Scrooge’s magical meetings with Christmas Ghosts, Past, Present and Future, with a large dollop of potted-panto festive fun thrown in for good measure.

Our regular pantomime dame Ben Eagle was missing the prospect of seeing us this year, so he will be appearing for two nights

Thank you and Merry Christmas

only to perform his tribute to Sinatra on 17 & 18 December.

Then, on Sunday 20 December, local musician Robin Smith and friends will perform an afternoon carol concert, with proceeds going to support The Roses after a tough year.

As well as all that, there are plenty of films and event cinema releases to see – these are updated on a regular basis on The Roses’ website, www.rosestheatre.org, where tickets can be booked from.

Alternatively, Box office is now reopen on 01684 295074 – please don’t hesitate to call with any queries.

Great Rewards with our

CUSTOMER LOYALTY SCHEME

Gretton Road, Gotherington GL52 9QY OPEN-Mon-Sat:9am-5pm Sunday:10am-4pm Closed 25th December – 1st January inclusive 1 mile from Prescott Hillclimb Tel: 01242 676722

www.gotheringtonnurseries.co.uk

Here’s to Christmas “Firstly a big thank you to all our buyers and sellers for their support through what for everyone, has been a difficult trading year and we trust that you are well and are looking forward like us to a healthy and positive 2021! For advice, assistance or just a chat about your property requirements, whether buying or selling, or if you just want to discuss whether now is the right time for you to make a move, give us a call – our lines are always open, even if COVID closes our door! With very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.”

Wendy, Tom, Lucy, Jack & Steve Engall Castle Estate Agents

Next year will be better for us all

A festive table to delight and remember Gourmet hampers You choose the items you wish to give and leave the rest to us.

Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Joints, Hams, Cooked Meats, Pies, Cheeses, Fresh Breads, Aged Steaks, Ales, Ciders, Perries, Wines, Champagnes, Spirits, Chocolates, Gifts and Decorations “This year, people have shown spirit and resourcefulness, rising to the challenges that we have all faced, it is clear that an attitude change is taking place, particularly when it comes to the wastefulness of resources. Our customers are choosing, not overbuy or waste food, with a view to eating better, the success and growth of farm shops shows firm evidence of this. Fresh from the fields produce, will provide, a platform, from which growers can invest in developing a sustainable outlet and offering the chance to add to their ranges.

Recent times have told us to look at every aspect of how we live. Eat better, waste less, and work towards a sustainable, guilt-free, and happy life.”

Deb Gilder, Proprietor, Teddington Stores.

• LOCAL • ARTISAN • BRITISH • ALL GOVERNMENT PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN, AND OUR BRILLIANT STAFF WILL MAKE SHOPPING BOTH COMFORTABLE AND SAFE

FOOD HALL BUTCHERY COFFEE SHOP

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

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SPECIALISTS IN ARTIFICIAL GRASS & DRIVEWAYS

More good hair days ahead!

BLOCK PAVING • TARMAC • GRAVEL • ARTIFICIAL GRASS

“Staying in touch with friends and family this Christmas will be more important than ever, do pop in and see my range of cards and gifts.”

Lisa x

01242 898398 07967 713488 Grass_scape@hotmail.com

“We have been very busy making sure that our Salon is a safe and happy place for our lovely customers, and we now specialise in gel nail manicures too, so, when you are ready, pop in and see us for a fresh new you.”

Sarah, Kerry & Michelle Just Hair, Barton Street.

www.GrassScape.co.uk Manor Farm • Stoke Road • Cheltenham • GL52 7RY

NEWTOWN WI Along with everyone else we have not been able to meet as usual, but we have tried to embrace technology. Whilst the weather was good, we held socially distanced meetings in gardens, but since then we have reverted to Zoom. We have managed to have WI Zoom meetings, the first being a harvest theme and the November one was a ‘remembrance’ meeting with members wearing poppies singing ‘I vow to thee my country’.

Although we have not been able to hold meetings our members have been keeping themselves busy making masks and scrubs bags for the NHS, as well as giving support to our more vulnerable members and holding small garden tea parties in order to keep in touch, and stop people feeling too isolated. One of our members has kept us all entertained throughout with her monthly “Lockdown Experience” emails, which have been really amusing.

We are all looking forward to when can meet again for our regular meetings and welcome all members but old and new.

Merry Christmas

“We would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2020 has been a really tough year for everyone and we have really missed seeing you. We know you have all missed out on your holidays this year and now is a great time to be thinking about your holidays for 2021. We have lots of great offers for next year, not just abroad but all over the UK too so head over to our website www.courtneyworldtravel.co.uk for inspiration, give us a call on 01684 295580 or email us at sales@courtneyworldtravel.co.uk. We are open and even if the shop has to close due to Government restrictions, we are still here working from home.

Have a lovely Christmas everyone, count your blessings and let’s make 2021 really special.”

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TEWKESBURY AUCTION CENTRE EDGWICKS YARD, NORTHWAY LANE GL20 8JG

FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS WE ARE SPLITTING AUCTIONS TO TWO MONDAY SALES EVERY WEEK. } AUCTION OF TOOLS WE OPEN 3PM, SALE STARTS AT 5PM } AUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SALE STARTS AT 7PM

Yew Tree Inn, Conderton, win award from appreciative community Adam Mathias, Manager of the Yew Tree Inn writes…

“We are so happy that the local community have nominated us to have an award; after such a tough lockdown we are so glad that we could help the local community in any way we could.

“Offering our takeaway service during first lockdown, we took our home cooked for to residents homes. We were especially proud of ourselves by helping a member of the local community who needed our help, and we were happy to provide our food, together with a warming smile.

“Struggling to cook she had not been able to have

nutritious meals, so we made sure she had our support throughout.

“After lockdown we were so happy to welcome her to join the full experience in our pub, we were so glad to hear how thankful she was.”

Celebrating re-opening with some tempting Christmas offers

15% BUYERS PREMIUM STRICTLY CASH ONLY ENQUIRIES T. 07779 088529

The Yew Tree in Conderton

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“Its great to be open again, and to celebrate, we have some half price offers for Christmas.”

Nickie Phillipson-Stowe of the Orange Pig childrenswear shop

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At The Fireplace Gallery Cheltenham, we provide all of the services that you need in one place. From beautiful gas fires to traditional woodburning stoves and modern electric fires, all of the finest quality. You are sure to find the perfect fireplace and accessories you are looking for.

With over 70 displays our showroom offers you a vast selection of fires and fire surrounds for you to choose from.

• Gas Fires • • Electric fires • • Woodburning Stoves • • Limestone Surrounds • • Marble Surrounds • • Wooden Surrounds • • Beams • • Outdoor Fires and Firepits • • Own Installation Team • • Fire Servicing • You can find us at Unit 18-19, Knightsbridge Business Centre, Cheltenham, GL51 9TA

Phone: 01242 680076 www.fireplacegalleryfires.co.uk fireplacegallery@hotmail.com Opening Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm, Saturday: 9am – 1pm, Sunday: Closed

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150 High Street, Tewkesbury

Please can you help, we need: Books, CDs, DVDs, Audio Books, Large Print, Sheet music, Puzzles, Pictures, Maps, Stamps, Coins.

Collection can be arranged.

Volunteers also needed to help raise money for the local community & Cancer Research UK Antiquarian and Rare Books

01684 438385 Open 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday

Pupils at Bredon School Open ‘The Shack’ - Farm Shop and Cafe Bredon School Business and Enterprise pupils, from Years 10 to 13, have recently launched a brand new farm shop and cafe called ‘The Shack’. Profits made are being donated to the charity FairShare South West which distributes food to charities, schools and community groups including children’s clubs, homeless hostels and refuges.

Open to pupils, parents and the public, The Shack sells a range of locally sourced and handmade products, as well as offering hot and cold refreshments and home-baked goodies.

There are plans to sell more farm and horticultural produce too.

From the initial idea to the branding and sourcing of the products and the setup of the shop displays, pupils have driven this initiative. Many of the products for sale have been made by pupils during

their Enterprise lessons, upcycling activity sessions and spare time.

Examples include con-

bags, butter making kits and Christmas decorations and even an incredibly solid table!

crete bowls, coat hooks, wooden pictures, confetti sachets, lavender

Visitors to The Shack can browse the beautifully presented farm shop, tucked away at the edge of the school campus, before sitting on the veranda overlooking the stunning views over the vast acres of farmland.

The Shack is currently open to pupils and parents, with a plan to open the facility to members of the public as soon as possible and in line with current COVID-19 regulations.

have been able to apply their business skills in the best possible way to the setting up and running of their own business and have learnt many more skills besides. They have put a huge amount of effort into this and it is wonderful for them to see the finished result as well as the reactions from the parents and staff who have visited.”

Pupil ‘Business Managers’, Suhail and Jude (both in Year 12) were delighted with how the grand opening of The Shack went on Friday 16th October (the last day before half term); “We couldn't have asked for a better opening. This project would not have been possible without the help from our fellow pupils and the staff here at school. We have already raised a good amount of money for charity and we hope that this will continue as

Ms Yates, Head of Business and Enterprise at Bredon School commented “The pupils decided the ethos of their business was to upcycle and re-use wherever possible to create quality, saleable products for The Shack.

It has been a joy to see the pupils so motivated and enthusiastic. They

we progress even further.”

The pupils also have several external suppliers, artists and craftspeople. If you would be interested in selling your products through The Shack on a 20 % commission basis, please get in touch with Jude or Suhail at theshackatthefarm@gmail.com.

Winter fashion, we are sure you will warm to

“It may have been a while since you have been able to shop in the usual way, but do pop in and see us, we have stylish and practical winter lines in stock along with great gift ideas too. It will be lovely to see you.”

Kerry and the M&CO team.

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Merry Christmas

Thank you for your support!

ADS CourierS 30 years + experience

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“We are so pleased to be back in the salon pampering our lovely clients. We want to thank each and every one of you for your amazing and continued support throughout this strange year, and we want to welcome back those we haven’t seen yet into our covid safe environment. This year we have introduced Brow Lamination which has proven to be very popular. And we hope to bring in some more treatments next year. We look forward to seeing everyone who has booked in. And if you haven’t made an appointment yet, give us a call as December is nearly full. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very happy 2021.”

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OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

PREGNANCY AND THE SKELETON During pregnancy the body goes through extraordinary changes.

One of the changes which is of particular interest to manual therapists is the ability for the body to produce a hormone which creates laxity in the ligaments.

Many women suffer with pelvic and hip pain during the latter stages of pregnancy and this is often assumed to be alleviated once the woman has given birth.

However, a change in the alignment of some joints can be altered and if these are not brought back to their neutral position, as the hormone levels drop the ligaments tighten and this can lead to joints being in a less than ideal position.

If the mother decides to breast feed , the ligament laxity will continue, but in a milder form, during the breast feeding period. Often the change in joint position even if mild, can be asymptomatic, meaning there is no discomfort felt in direct relation to the dysfunction.

However, over time as the skeleton is loaded and used in different ways, this will result in uneven wear of the joints.

I highly recommend any woman to consult a manual therapist after

Katie Hogg birth to ascertain the alignment of her pelvis and hips.

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alison's bookshop, celebrating their 21st Anniversary, has been operating a “Contact & Collect” service throughout the second shutdown.

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TEWKESBURY, THE SHIP, A BETTER VIEW

A warm welcome awaits at Badham Pharmacy, Priors Park

We are grateful to Martin Berry of Mitton, who, after reading about the cargo ship named Tewkesbury, last month, told us about this, broadside photograph that he had been given by the landlady of the former George Inn (now the Post Office), many years ago.

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The wildflowers and butterflies of the Spring and Summer are now a distant memory and the Autumn colours are fading, but Tewkesbury Nature Reserve is still an important haven for wildlife.

The area is a particularly valuable habitat for overwintering and migratory birds some of which are visitors from as far away as the Arctic Tundra.

The Fieldfare, a member of the Thrush family and a Red List species threatened by population decline, is one of these visitors.

They can be seen gathering in the willow trees, feeding on berries in the hedges or hopping in large groups across the fields with their bluish-grey heads and orange-brown wings providing some much needed colour to the short winter days.

An Over Winter Bird Haven

Fieldfare, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve © James Hargreave Hidden in the sedge beds alongside the field margins, ponds and riverbanks you may also be lucky enough to capture a glimpse of Snipe.

Without undisturbed area like this these species, with their long straight bill, short legs and a characteristic brown streaky appearance, would have disappeared from lowland

established in 2005

landscapes as the result of urbanisation and agricultural intensification.

The scrapes and pond edges are also the winter home for Green Sandpiper, another species that is on the Amber List due to population decline.

These longer legged cousins of the Snipe have contrasting pale underbellies and dark wings and can often be identified by their zigzagging flight and once on the ground a comical bobbing up and down as they communicate with each other.

An all year round resident that breeds on the

its face, this small sparrow like bird moves in small family groups amongst the reed beds feeding on the seed heads to sustain it over the winter.

These are just a few of the many bird species that Tewkesbury Nature Reserve provides much needed shelter and food for over the winter.

When you are out and about, stop and take a few minutes to look around. Approach the ponds and riverbanks quietly, staying to the paths and keeping any dogs on leads so as not to disturb these impor-

Female Reed Bunting, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve © James Hargreave tant members of our natural environment from the areas that protect them, whilst boosting that important feeling of

Snipe, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve © James Hargreave Reserve and is again and Amber List species due to population decline, is the Reed Bunting.

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How Bonsai Chi helps your posture Nikki Sinclair runs regular Bonsai Chi classes in Tewkesbury. Here she tells us more about one of its benefits.

How often do you think about your posture? It affects our overall wellbeing in so many ways, however we unconsciously do things which results in bad posture.

The increase in technology has changed our movements, who remembers having to get up out of the chair to turn the telly channel over? We tend to hunch over whilst using a mobile phone, putting strain and tension on our shoulders, back and

arms.

The range of gentle exercises we perform in Bonsai Chi sessions encourage a good posture.

The first stance we adopt is a relaxed upright stance. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, ensuring even weight on your feet. Focus your eyes on a spot at eye level, keeps your head upright, maintaining good spine alignment.

Shoulders back and

relaxed, encourages good breathing. Your legs are straight, knees relaxed, or ‘soft knees’ as we call them.

If you’d like to find out more please contact me 07866 571345 or bonsiachi18@gmail.com.

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VOLUNTEERING WITH TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE Tewkesbury Nature reserve (TNR) has had a great response to calls for volunteers.

The most impressive was a (socially distanced) party of people working in the pouring rain a few weeks ago, helping to develop a composting area and clear scrub and wood debris in the orchard and adjacent field. Everyone got soaked, but seemed to enjoy it!

There is now a call for volunteers for a different area of work; help managing the Supporter's Group.

This could be anything from sending out application forms and managing the incoming forms, to looking for ways to encourage new members. It should only take up an hour or two a week on average and would be a great help TNR. Anyone with fundraising skills and experience is welcome to come forward too, if they have some time to spare.

TNR is run almost completely by volunteers, and its only fixed source of income is through an Environmental Stewardship Agreement with Natural England, most of which is directed to everyday management of the reserve.

TNR receives no funding from the council or any other public body and relies on grants that it has to apply for in competition with other organisations.

If you are interested in either helping out, please contact Pat Barber, the Reserve Manager at reserveman-

ager@tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk or phone on 07483 294894, and she will be happy to discuss further with you.

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TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE Annual membership is now available (£6 single, £10 joint, £12 family) contact supporters@tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk PLASTIC-FREE COMMUNITY - The group has started to work with local businesses. Please get in touch if you would like details of how to help your business to reduce single-use plastics: plasticfreetewkesbury@ gmail.com or Tewkesbury’s Facebook Group www. facebook.com/plasticfreetewkesbury

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

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PLUMBING & HEATING

ROOFING

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

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Later owners of Northway House - the Misses Fair - loaned them for Garden Fetes etc for the community – there was a lake with a stone bridge, a rose arbor / pergola and of course the “stone edifice, memorial or monument” amongst other attractions.

The Northway Estate was requisitioned during the war, and afterwards in 1948 Cheltenham Rural District Council purchased 25 acres to build the Northway Estate. The House, Lodge and Gardens – about six acres – were purchased by the Holt Brewery Company of Birmingham.

The Stone Edifice has been the source of some discussion in the area over the years.

One theory general discounted - is that it was a memorial on burial ground for the Ashchurch cholera victims.

Wendy Snarey says that it could well be a marker for the burial of a favourite pet dog or horse. This could be true as the property was advertised in 1886 as “being of great advantage being in a district hunted by 6 packs of Foxhounds - The Cotswolds, North Cotswolds, The Croome, The Worcestershire.

Berkeley, and The Ledbury, besides Harriers.”

It is also possible that the obelisk was one of the ornamental structures contained in the pleasure grounds, as shown on the OS map of 1885 near the Lodge entrance at the divide of the Carriage Drive leading to the Stables on the one side and the front entrance on the other. 䡵 Not all locals were entirely happy about the recent clearance work which revealed the obelisk. We understand the council has received complaints.

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There’s a little sunny bank below a Cotswold stone wall in the small village of Conderton, where I look out for snowdrops each year, writes Jack B. Walker.

The charming white flowers rear their heads early there most years, but I took this photo on the morning of 19 November. A fitting end to a very strange year.

Here’s hoping for a safe, peaceful and normal 2021 for us all!

WINDOW CLEANING

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