FROM 9 TO 39 Exciting news!

CHURCH STREET GIFTS are moving premises and look forward to serving you in a bigger shop a little further along Church Street. In fact, from the doorway of our current shop if you look towards the Abbey you will see the new building.

Number 39 is the old National Trust Shop next to the John Moore Museum. is new location gives room for expansion and car parking is much easier as the Lawn Abbey carpark is a short walk away. We will refund your 1st hours carpark fee when you shop with us.

We aim to open mid January 2023. 01684 437400 info@churchstreetgi s.co.uk

Snow White, the palace orphan, is horrified that the evil queen Malvinha is stripping Tewkesbury’s natural resources to fund her desperate bid to be the fairest in the land.

She sets out to save the county with the help of her buxom Nanny, the palace IT guy and some very strange small people. Little does she know that the queen is out to get her with a dodgy magic apple and a very talkative mirror…

The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury has brought the classic tale of Snow White bang up-to-date with a laugh-out-loud witty script, an inspiring female hero, and a blossoming bromance.

Adding to the mix some temperamental technology, a fabulous female baddie, lots of toe-tapping tunes and a very flirtatious Dame, this year Gloucestershire audiences are in for a huge Christmas treat.

Roses Director Jessica Brewster says “In our Snow White, we ensure female characters have all the depth, courage and adventurousness traditionally given to the men, and wider storylines that reflect 21 st century issues and themes.

“You can expect all the fun, frolics, silliness and smut of a traditional panto, but with a big heart that challenges out-of-date social norms and celebrates the vibrant diversity of modern Britain in a way we know our audiences will love.”

Jolyon ‘Jon’ Dixon, is making his Tewkesbury debut in the role of the flamboyant, big-hearted dame, Nanny Mac.

Jon says, “Panto is so important as it’s the first experience most children have of the theatre - we can unlock the door to a whole world of culture and delights and I take that responsibility very, very seriously!”

Jon will be joined by Georgia Mann as Snow White, Tracy Collier as Evil Queen Malvinha, Elliot Wooster playing Jim and Murray Andrews as Ted and Reflexa, the magical mirror.

The witty script has been penned by BAFTA-winning writer Maurice Gran and local playwright Nick Wilkes. Maurice along with his writing partner, Laurence Marks, has co-written some of the UK’s most-loved TV sitcoms including Birds of a Feather, Goodnight Sweetheart and The New Statesman.

Snow White runs between Saturday November 26th and Saturday, December 31st.

Tickets are available on The Roses website www.rosestheatre. org or calling on 01684 295074.

The Charity supports, children and young people under the age of 18 who provide regular or ongoing care and/ or emotional support to a family member. They may be involved in the care of an adult or child in their family affected by: • a physical disability or sensory impairment, • a long term illness, • mental ill health, • problematic substance misuse, • or a learning disability.

Simon is well known in and around Tewkesbury many know him through his numerous jobs, working as a recycling collector, takeaway delivery driver, and distributor, he supports local sports clubs and youth groups, including; Tewkesbury RFC, Tewkesbury Tigers, Tewkesbury Town Colts FC, 1st Tewkesbury Boys Brigade and as a parent through Tewkesbury School and Alderman Knight School.

For anyone who knows Simon they will know what a kind person he is, always willing to help and support others in any way he can.

Simon said, “This was one of the most thrilling things I have done, the take off speed went from, zero to 80mph in under 10 seconds, it was an awesome event, I am so glad I did it.”

“If anyone wants to contribute to my challenge, they can still do so, just click on to www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/simon-magic-marfell.”