Tewkesbury Direct Magazine December 2017

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THE COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED It’s Chrissssssstmas! Or nearly. The great man took time out from his busy schedule to switch on Tewkesbury’s magnificent illuminations recently, and already the town is busier than ever in the build up to the big day.

Inside this issue you’ll find news of what’s on in the area for the festive season, places to shop, eat and drink and celebrate with family and friends.

All of us at Tewkesbury Direct extend best wishes to each and every reader for a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous peaceful 2018.

All the fun of the festive fair (Photo: Jack Boskett)

Santa’s Little Helpers!

(Photos: Jack Boskett)

5, 4, 3, 2.... (Photo: Nick Jones, The Photo Studio)

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Local artist Brandon created this beautiful Snowman mural at The Village Inn, Twyning

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The Tobacconist

by Robert Seethaler Paperback, £8.99

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A novel set in Vienna in 1937-38 and detailing the experiences of teenage Franz Huchel when he moves to the city from his childhood lakeside village after his widowed mother finds him a job as an apprentice at a newsagents and tobacco shop.

Thereafter they communicate solely by postcards, these texts sprinkling the pages.

His departure from his idyllic birthplace is sudden and Franz finds himself in an urban setting learning his trade, and as instructed, reading the papers and keeping up to date with current events, which become more repressive as the Nazi influence increases within Austria.

His Jewish employer, Otto Trsnyek, disabled from the WW1, seems to spend his days keeping the books, but as external events within the city worsen he is threatened by a neighbouring shop keeper.

One of the shop's customers is Sigmund Freud who Franz befriends and they meet from time to time for walks, Franz taking along a cigar for the Professor to enjoy.

Freud provides advice to the young man. We also see inside the Freud household, his relationship with his daughter, and how the Nazi pressures eventually lead them to obtain official authorisation to travel to England.

The other character is Franz's Bohemian girl-

friend, Anezka, though this description of their relationship makes it sound more concrete than it is. However Franz is smitten after their first meeting at the ferris wheel in the city's park.

Their relationship is not straight forward, with Freud's input Franz pursues her, naively believing there is a future, only eventually uncovering the reality.

The events move forward to May 1938 when the Freud family depart, by this time the arrival of the SS, and the Nazi influence within the city has changed all their lives.

This is not a long book but within it's 234 pages we have a visual insight into life in Vienna before the war.

The time period setting is well described and the reader walks the streets with Franz.

Well translated this is an enjoyable and interesting read, if somewhat unsettling.

Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop and Music Room, Tewkesbury

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Planters return thanks to local support Tewkesbury in Bloom volunteers feared that the self watering railing planters located along the riverside walk at Back of Avon would have to be taken down after a spate of vandalism this summer resulted in every display being damaged over a period of under two months.

Despite using the manufacturer’s recommended fixings and tightening the railings to reduce play, the volunteers were unable to prevent the planters from being a target for the vandals.

Sponsorship secretary Shelby Powell commented: “Some members of the committee thought we might have to remove the planters, but a number of people commented that if we could add additional brackets to the bottom of each one, this could prevent them from being moved.”

The vast majority of the project is funded by individuals and local businesses through sponsorship monies, and volunteers faced the difficulty of raising enough to pay for replacement parts damaged as well as additional funding for the design and installation of additional brackets.

Two town centre businesses came forward and donated £150

Nick Lyons fitting the new brackets towards replacement parts.

Donations came from Nickie Philipson-Stow of the Orange Pig and Jackie Dean of Bluebell Wood florist shop.

Local precision sheet metal fabricators, Precision Engineering Pieces, based at Ashchurch Business Centre came forward to design, manufacture and fit the additional brackets - at no cost to the volunteers.

Senior programmer Nick Lyons, who has worked for the company for over thirty years, has been responsible for fitting the prototype brackets.

Volunteers at Tewkesbury in Bloom have been impressed by the design and finish and have asked Nick to produce enough brackets for all eight planters.

Chris Grant general manager at PEP comments “Precision Engineering Pieces are only too happy to help the community and assist in deterring vandalism in our local beauty spot”.

The winter plants are currently being grown at Cornerways Ways nursery at Twyning, and will be installed inside the planters as soon as the work has been completed by the team at PEP.

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Ali Phillips outside his new workshops at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick

NEW HOME FOR AGP AUTOSERVICE After four years providing a successful mobile vehicle servicing and maintenance business throughout the Three Counties, Ali Phillips has established a new home for AGP Autoservice at Bredon’s Hardwick.

Ali, who grew up in Bredon and has lived in the Tewkesbury area all his life, is an experienced mechanic who has seen demand for his business, AGP Autoservice, increase over the past year.

“I decided that having my own workshop would enable me to offer customers a wider range of services,” said Ali. “Those who appreciate the flexibility of mobile servicing will still be catered for, and I now offer a free collection and delivery service

within a ten mile radius of Tewkesbury. This can be either from a customer’s home or place of work,” Ali added.

From a well equipped workshop at Unit 2, Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick, Ali offers full vehicle servicing, tyres, brakes, batteries, clutches, exhausts, vehicle tracking - and MOTs can be arranged too.

He also operates a breakdown recovery service - all at highly competitive prices.

Access to the unit at Croft Farm is easy -

signposted from the B4080. Normal hours of operation are 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings by appointment.

“With customers’ winter motoring needs in mind, I will also be open between Christmas and New Year,” said Ali. Anyone with a problem with their vehicle during the festive break can call 01684 438862 to make an appointment between 27th and 30th December. Advice is always free, too!

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Intended to moisturise and soften the skin while providing a therapeutic and healing effect to sore and aching joints, it is particularly beneficial to those suffering from arthritis and rheumatic pain.

We also offer the following treatments: routine chiropody treatment -i.e.

Reduction of callous treatment of corns etc. treatment of ingrowing toe nails use of local anaesthetics nail reconstruction prescription pf orthotics after foot assessment advice on fungal infection etc. simply nails: after an initial foot health assessment we can offer a shorter appointment at a reduced cost

Backache, Repetitive Strain Injury, Sore Joints, Arthritis, Headaches, Migraines Osteopathy could be the solution to your pain problems Katie hogg BSC (Hons) Ani.Sci. ARCS, BSC (Hons) OSt. Med. D.O. NDMSc (Hons) Ani. Manip

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Test your brain power with our Word Search.

This month the puzzle conceals the names of twelve things associated with Christmas ANGEL BAUBLE CAROLS CRACKERS HOLLY IVY MISTLETOE REINDEER SANTA SPROUTS STAR TURKEY 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.

£750,000 investment at marina has been completed Tewkesbury Marina has announced that its £750,000 investment in the revitalisation of Basin 2 on the Avon Level - including new pontoons and facilities to an international 21st Century Standard - has been completed on schedule and to plan.

Basin 2 was identified by the Marina management as being in need of refurbishment.

The 30-40 year old pontoons were beginning to show their age, and a number of berths lacked electricity and water supplies.

Mark Cottrell, Chairman explains: “This £750,000 project has upgraded the facilities, with our clients benefitting from new stable pontoons and flood protected moorings along with water and electricity supply to all berths.

“Dredging has also been carried out to ensure the safe passage of all vessels in the basin.”

Berth holders at Marina Tewkesbury enjoy easy access to the beautiful cruising grounds of the River

Artists’ impression of the new homes that will soon enhance the marina Avon, the River Severn and access to the tidal estuary.

The newly refurbished basin will soon be overlooked by a development of eight high quality new houses.

A berth holder at the Marina for over ten years commented: “The changes are fantastic, and the work was carried out with care for the environment and without inconvenience to berth holders.”

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WINTER WARMER PACKAGES Now available to book or purchase as a gift voucher for the one you love this Christmas

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Back Neck and Shoulder Massage Express Susan Molyneux Facial Plus one treatment choice of Reflexology Hopi Ear Candling Manicure or Pedicure

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Choose any One hour treatment and receive a FREE 15 minute Scalp Massage

ENTER THE NEW YEAR LOOKING AND FEELING FABULOUS Fake Bake Spray Tan and Party Lashes for only £22 with Sophie and Sarah

Body2Soul is open four late nights: Tuesdays - Fridays Body2Soul at Perform Fitness 13 Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8DP

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Worcester Road Tewkesbury GL20 6EB (01684) 293103

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garden centre open:

Monday-Saturday 9.00am-5.30pm Sunday 10.00am-4.00pm

garden furniture sale

christmas trees norway spruce fresh from our own plantation and nordmann firs

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limited edition WeBer BBQs

christmas decorations & gifts Wild Bird Food and Feeders • Houseplants Spring Flowering Bulbs

christmas tree recycling From Wednesday 27th December

BrooKes fruit & VegetaBles free & ample parking • play area • 01684 293103 • www.tewkesburygardencentre.com

festiVe season lunches bookings now being taken Sunday Roasts - Booking Advised christmas lunch Air Conditioned Fully Licensed Private Hire Available

serVed on christmas eVe adVance BooKing essential

pie day tuesdays midweek roast Wednesdays fish day fridays

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call 01684 290288 www.flowershedtewkesbury.co.uk Whatever the occasion, we will create bespoke displays, floral gifts, arrangements and tributes using our finest quality flowers, knowledge and experience.

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS WREATHS & FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS ONLINE SHOP NOW OPEN

free local deliVeries (Within a 4 mile radius) A38 Worcester Rd, Tewkesbury GL20 6EB

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When I’’ve had too much of the old Christmas Cheer, I’’m putting me new jumper on and going for a good old stomp up the hill.

See page 34 for where I’m off to!

Home-grown and Local Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables Our Speciality Celebrating our fifth Christmas, in the idyllic surrounds of TEWKESBURY GARDEN CENTRE. Priding ourselves for not only the quality of our produce, but our friendly and professional service too. Why not take advantage of our FREE PARKING and enjoy the freshness of our FRUIT & VEGETABLES this Christmas time?

ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Christmas Opening Hours: Thursday 21st Dec: 9am-5pm Friday 22nd Dec: 9am-5pm Saturday 23rd Dec: 9am-5pm Re-open: Friday 29th Dec: 10am-2pm Saturday 30th Dec: 9am-12.30pm “Thank you to all our customers old and new for their continued support and we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year” Can you find the football hidden within one of the adverts in this magazine?

Answer on the back page

BROOKES • TEWKESBURY GARDEN CENTRE WORCESTER ROAD (A38) • TEWKESBURY • GL20 6EB TELEPHONE 07921 529438

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As well as beautiful and unusual fashions at Pretty Special, you will always find gorgeous silver jewellery set with semi precious stones, funky and practical bags, scarves in a myriad of colours and lots of fabulous gift ideas at really affordable prices!

Gift vouchers also available.

93 Church Street Tewkesbury 01684 299160 Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sundays in Dec 11am-4pm

www.prettyspecialtewkesbury.co.uk

Christmas Packages with Keri and Hayley Package 1 - Spray Tan, Manicure and Pedicure £55 (upgrade to gel £60) Package 2 - Holistic Facial and Full Body Massage £67 Plus Free Box of Christmas Chocolates Receive a Christmas Hot Chocolate with a package treatment of your choice

www.devinebeautytewkesbury.com Spray Tanning • Waxing • Massage Electrolysis • Bio Sculpture Gel Nails Facials • Body Wraps

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Across 1 - Sloping (of a typeface) (6) 7 - Board used to display adverts (8) 8 - Antelope (3) 9 - Whipped cream dessert (6) 10 - Fencing sword (4) 11 - Path to follow (5) 13 - Official instruction (7) 15 - Print anew (7) 17 - Electronic message (5) 21 - Small mountain (4) 22 - Rich cake (6) 23 - ___ Tyler: US actress (3) 24 - Standards (8) 25 - Fish with thick lips (6)

Down 1 - Take into the body (of food) (6) 2 - Former female pupil (6) 3 - Strategic board game (5) 4 - Photographic devices (7) 5 - Additional book matter (8) 6 - Straightened (6) 12 - Prevent heat loss (8) 14 - Fried minced beef cakes (7) 16 - A political exile (6) 18 - Mature people (6) 19 - French museum (6) 20 - Drinking tube (5) Solution on Back Page

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As one of Gloucestershire’s leading pubs, our commitment is to using the finest local produce to create mouth-watering dishes, marrying it with an informal, relaxed service whilst still delivering excellent value for money.

Join us soon!

Gupshill New Year Eve experience including a sumptuous four course dinner, a fantastic party and DJ/disco, See in the New Year in style at one of Gloucestershire’s finest pubs. g: can be made/altered to be gluten free v: vegetarian

to start mussels - g grilled green lip mussels - garlic butter - herb crust camembert - v warm breaded camembert - chive butter sauce soup - g chicken chowder soup - sweetcorn fritters king prawns - g king prawn cand devonshire white crab cocktail - tequila marie-rose - iceberg lettuce beef carpaccio - g beef carpaccio - apple, walnut & horseradish dressing

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers

salmon - g baked salmon wrapped in smoked salmon lyonnaise potatoes - horseradish cream - broccoli chicken - g chicken breast stuffed with a sun dried tomato mousse roasted new potatoes - ratatouille - pesto cream wellington - v mushroom, spinach & pine nut wellington - broccoli parmesan chive cream

to finish taster trio of desserts baileys chocolate iced parfait, citrus lemon tart panettone b&b with a gingerbread custard shot

served with coffee or tea with petit four chocolates

all served with speciality bread

the party to follow fillet steak char grilled 6oz fillet steak - haggis - rosti potato clap shot - drambuie jus please state cooking option pork pan fried pork medallions - apple mash - broccoli deep fried black pudding - cider cream

party – disco and dj to follow the dining, with a free midnight buffet and glass of bubbly £49.95 per person Tables in the party room must be pre-booked at £10.00 per table to guarantee seating for you and your guests.

Any un-booked function room tables will be on a first come first served basis on the night, if available. All dishes, prices and events could be subject to market or seasonal fluctuations beyond our control. No under 18’s

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GROWING GUIDING IN TEWKESBURY Brownies are part of Girlguiding, the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK with over 500,000 members. Here in Tewkesbury we have spaces available for girls aged 7 to 10 years old.

Guiding is relevant to today’s girls because we listen to them, constantly evolving and adapting what we offer, without losing what makes us uniquely us.

We provide support, comfort and friendship in what can often seem a complex world for girls as they grow up. We offer camps, holidays and trips, giving girls the chance to try new adventures, from quadbiking, orienteering and abseiling, to zorbing, canoeing and zip-wiring.

But most of all, have fun.

If you would like to

join in with the fun please go to www.girlguiding.org.uk and follow the link to register your daughter into Guiding.

COME CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT

Christmas Trees & Wreaths now in stock UNLIMITED FREE PARKING OUTSIDE OUR STORE

LOVELY CHRISTMAS TREES CHOOSE ONE AND HAVE IT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FREE IN THE TEWKESBURY AREA! CHRISTMAS GIFTS?

FROM £30

MAKE UP A CHRISTMAS HAMPER FROM OUR SHELVES FULL OF CHRISTMAS GOODIES STARTING FROM JUST £10!

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Great range of Christmas decorations, lights & cards Beautiful gifts, toiletries, seasonal food & hampers GREAT Seasonal houseplants & amaryllis GIFT Home grown bedding plants and shrubs IDEAS FOR for autumn & winter colour CHRISTMAS • Soft fruit plants, trees & hedging plants • Specialist wild bird and pet care section • We sell & redeem national garden gift vouchers

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

Kevin Mace.

Gretton Road, Gotherington GL52 9QY

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OPEN-Mon-Sat:9am-5pm Sunday:10am-4pm 1 mile from Prescott Hillclimb

Tel: 01242 676722

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Arundel Road

£269,950

Desiree Drive

£330,000

Stoke Orchard

£280,000

Elevated and extended this 3 bedroom semi detached is offered for sale in pristine order throughout with refitted kitchen, quality fully tiled bathroom, hardwood flooring and freestanding wood burner, double glazing and gas fired central heating, garage and gardens. Must view.

A lovely location with easy access to the town, 4 bedroom detached with ensuite and single garage, front to back kitchen breakfast, lounge, separate study, family bathroom, wc and utility room, double glazed and centrally heated excellent decorative order throughout.

Just completed detached bungalow on a terrific plot limited to the over 55s, 2 bedrooms, 4 piece bathroom suite, wonderful open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area with French doors to the garden, quality appliances in the kitchen, security alarm, UPVC double glazing, single garage and plentiful off road parking.

Fitzhamon Park

Twixtbears

Crispin House

offers over

£145,000

£279,950

£149,950

Competitively priced 2 bedroom mid townhouse in Ashchurch with good access to Junction 9 and a short distance from the well regarded junior school, open plan ground floor, 2 bedrooms and family bathroom, off road car parking and courtyard garden.

Substantial 4 bedroom mid townhouse cited at the top end of Tewkesbury high street offering flexible accommodation over 3 floors complimented by an integral garage and very pleasant town garden with rear pedestrian access, double glazed and centrally heated (with solar additions) .

10 year old purpose built apartment a short distance from Tewkesbury town, front to back lounge, dining and kitchen area, 2 bedrooms, ensuite shower room, family bathroom, double glazing and gas fired central heating, allocated off road parking no onward chain.

Wheatstone Close

Beauchamp Road

Stanton Road

£160,000

£249,000

Charming 2 bedroom mid terrace with off road parking, refitted kitchen and bathroom, conservatory and substantial summerhouse with power and light, double glazing and gas fired central heating, much improved and tastefully styled by the current owners.

An imposing end terrace townhouse arranged over 3 floors in popular Walton Cardiff, kitchen breakfast with appliances, dining room, lounge, 3 bedrooms (master ensuite) and family bathroom with double glazing and gas fired central heating, garage.

Douglas Walk

The Park

£220,000

A lovely position overlooking amenity land and with immaculate presentation, 3 double bedroom mid townhouse with garage, kitchen with appliances, lounge, fantastic master suite occupying the 2nd floor incorporating bedroom, dressing room and ensuite, enclosed lawned gardens with rear access.

£210,000

Beautiful 2 bedroom semi bungalow with larger than average garage and excellent decorative order throughout, large carport and covered pergola to the rear, 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and family bathroom complimented by gas fired central heating and double glazing.

£205,000

Often elusive to find, 2 bedroom semi detached in Mitton with off road parking and good garden, much improved with 2 double bedrooms (master ensuite) lounge and fitted kitchen, downstairs bathroom, double glazed and centrally heated, a lovely house close to town.

East Street

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Extremely rare in Tewkesbury town centre and now nearing completion this is a fantastic duplex apartment which is independently accessed and freehold with allocated off road car parking, open plan lounge and kitchen area, double bedroom and bathroom, gas fired central heating, double glazing, kitchen with appliances, colour choice of floor coverings and kitchen style for a limited period, stylish, convenient and low maintenance with no chain.

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with John Dixon Tewkesbury Historical Society

The Sabrina - Part I The original Georgian building of Hereford House and the 1990s design of the Library seem to sit relatively harmoniously with each other, writes John Dixon.

Hereford House was perhaps of such imposing architectural quality that it did not fall prey to the developers. It was the home of some of the town’s prominent doctors - more recently the Drs. Shephard lived and worked there.

If in 1970 Hereford House looks forbidding, its doomed neighbour, at No. 80, looks positively forlorn. The Crisp family bought it in 1908, when its ground floor was already a shop with a cellar. In its last years, Jean McNiven remembers it was occupied by artist Gerald O'Sullivan and, after that, Alf Collins sold dog meat there.

What is remarkable is that this shop survived and constricted - still somewhat mysteriously - the important development of the Sabrina Cinema in 1933-4.

A 700-seater cinema, with restaurant and car park, the Sabrina possessed, according to Linnell, a “facade of plate glass and dazzling white concrete".

It was built by Collins & Godfrey for £10,000.

However popular it was before TV arrived, the Sabrina’s life was short and it only occupied the site from 1934 to 1963. Had 1963 been in the age of strict planning rules, one wonders if its art-deco frontage would have been subject to a preservation order.

(Part II will follow in January, and an extended version of this article appears in Then and Now Vol. V).

(Above) Hereford House with No. 80 in 1970, which was not demolished for the Sabrina. (Below) Hereford House and Library in 2017

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interesting stories Behind popular dog Breeds by Nigel Sligh of Animals Only

THE WELSH CORGI The word Corgi comes from Welsh meaning dwarf dog. The breed originated in Wales as a herding dog. There is a folk legend that says Corgis were a gift from woodland fairies and the breed’s markings were left on its coat by fairy harnesses and saddles, writes Nigel Sligh.

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Welsh Corgis had a common ancestor, before the breed split into two.

Around the 10th century this dog was bred with dogs from the Flemish weavers, and they were known as the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, whilst the Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed, was influenced from dogs from Nordic settlers.

The Pembroke is the more popular of the two, and the Cardigan larger in weight and height.

Welsh Corgis have historically been used as

herding dogs, specifically for cattle. Their herding technique has being referred to as ‘heelers’.

They would nip the heels of larger animals to keep them on the move. Their low height and agility would allow them to avoid the kicking hooves of cattle.

In the late 19th century Welsh farmers switched from cattle to sheep production, and the breed became unsuited to herding sheep flocks.

The farmers then

cross bred the Corgi to the Welsh Sheepdog and the original Welsh Corgi was then only bred as a companion dog.

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were first introduced to Corgis in 1933, by Thomas Thynne, the 5th Marquess of Bath.

In 1944, for her 18th birthday, Princess

Elizabeth was given her first Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Susan, from which she has bred 10 generations of dogs.

Susan became the progenitor of all the Corgis owned by the Royal Household.

The crossbreed Corgi/ Dachshund is called a Dorgi. However, this is not a recognised breed.

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‘tis the season to be careful Christmas is an indulgent time of year where we look forward to sharing festive treats with family and friends while relaxing and enjoying good company. It is also the perfect opportunity to spoil our furry friends with a few little extra luxuries. Unfortunately this is a time where accidental poisonings become more likely as we sit in a darkened room before clearing away the left-over Christmas dinner, leave Christmas cake on the side board, the mince pies and Christmas pudding beside it, along with the giant box of chocolates Auntie brought round!

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common accidental poisons seen are from grapes, raisins, chocolate, walnuts and cooked bones.

Throughout the year we have also recently seen poisonings from wild mushrooms, antifreeze, human medications, garlic and avocados.

It’s also worth being vigilant of the flowers that are given to us as gifts. Did you know that mistletoe, pine, poinsettia and amaryllis can all be toxic to pets?

The pollen from lilies is highly poisonous to cats.

Lily poisoning is a life threatening emergency even if the cat looks perfectly well. If you are concerned that your pet may have eaten something they shouldn’t, then please seek veterinary advice as soon as possible to minimise the potential harm to your pet.

Please call 01684 292244 or 01242 679880 if you have any questions.

Wishing you and your pet a safe and happy Christmas

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THE TEWKESBURY CROWDS TURN OUT FOR THE REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE Photographs by Jack Boskett

AFTER THE CROWDS HAD DEPARTED On 12 August 1961 the last passenger train ever left Tewkesbury – and crowds of people turned out to bid the railway farewell – even though very few chose to use the railway then. It was two years before Beeching’s infamous report.

The railway was still used for small goods traffic until 1964 and the station building was taken over for a time by the Tewkesbury Saw Company before the buildings were demol-

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SCHOOL CAROL SERVICES at Tewkesbury Abbey Monday 4th December 2.00pm Tewkesbury C of E School Wednesday 6th December 7.30pm St Edward’s School Monday 11th December 7.00pm Tewkesbury School Service Tuesday 12th December 11.00am Alderman Knight School Wednesday 13th December 11.00am Queen Margaret Carol Service Thursday 14th December 12 noon Bredon School Carol Service

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The Old Coach House, a gem in the High Street An old post card, shows the Old Coach House, at a time when it was occupied

by H King Ironmongers.

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

The building sits between 8 high street on the left, which is occupied by the offices of Tewkesbury’s own local Newspaper of the time, the Tewkesbury

Register.

The large etched glass window has been since replaced with a doorway.

The front of the Swan Hotel, a coaching house is to the right, a much

mourned loss to the town, the adapted site is today home to Superdrug and the now empty, Store Twenty One.

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THE FUN SIDE OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING The Christmas Bazaar, is something uniquely English and can be a lot of fun.

Local groups organise these events which offer local communities, the chance to get together and to showcase local arts, crafts, produce, and entertainment.

Last year a very successful Bazaar took place at St Giles Church, Bredon and it is being repeated on Saturday 2nd December starting at 10am, well worth a visit and getting into the spirit of the season.

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KEMERTON LECTURE at Victoria Hall, Kemerton 7th December 7.30 - 9.30pm Anglo-Saxon England: Life & Landscape Dr Simon Draper £5 per lecture. Visitors welcome.

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Historical Society welcomes new book On 17th October, it was the pleasure of Tewkesbury Historical Society to welcome the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society, which was launching a new book about Tewkesbury's History, writes John Dixon.

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HANDMADE POPPIES MAKE A FANTASTIC WINDOW DISPLAY Members of the local friendly knitting group, K2Togs have been busy this year, creating woolly projects to raise funds for deserving causes.

Locos will pull a Christmas Cracker

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway will be running an intensive steam and diesel service over the two days of its ‘Christmas Cracker’ event this month.

Locomotives from its heritage fleet will be operating over the full length of the line on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th December.

There will be doubleheading on certain trains and tail locos on others, running the full length of the line from ‘Mince pie special’ Buckland to Cheltenham services will also run Race Course. every day from Boxing Details of the engines Day until New Year’s in service will be posted Day. on the award-winning For more information railway’s website before visit www.gwsr.com. the event.

Charities for premature babies, the armed forces, mentally and physically handicapped, refugees the elderly, the Butterfly Garden and Maggies have all benefited from the work of the Group.

Tewkesbury Direct’s photographer managed to capture a shop window display at Bluebell Wood florists, dedicated to the Royal British Legion.

Garlands of hand knitted Poppies decked the windows along with Poppies available for sale to raise money for the Charity.

K2Togs meet every Wednesday morning at the Roses Theatre between 10.30 and 12.30 to meet knit crochet and talk new members always welcome.

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Paul White based in the Northway, Tewkesbury area M: 07891 780423 H: 01684 291779 Fascias, guttering and cladding replace or repair Painting and decorating ~ interior and exterior Double Glazing ~ replace and repair Sash box windows ~ replace or repair Fencing and gardening General household maintenance

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As well as seasonal floral arrangements, we sell everything to wrap and decorate your own gifts.

We also have a range of unusual gift ideas.

Friendly and welcoming service.

Petite Fleur, 56 High Street, Tewkesbury Tel: 01684 850191

OUR PHARMACY IN CHURCH ROADS BISHOPS CLEEVE IS OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR We offer a range of services including the new Minor Ailment Service.

We can supply free of charge, subject to criteria, a range of treatments for coughs, colds, eye infection, constipation etc.

Don’t suffer, pop in and see us.

Badham Pharmacy 23 Church Road Bishops Cleeve Tel 01242 672653

MITTON W.I.

Many members attended our A.G.M. at the November meeting saying a good-bye to Kerry as our Treasurer and 'Hi' to Carol who has kindly agreed to take the job on.

We also welcomed Liz to the committee. Many interesting events and talks have been arranged for the coming year, details to follow.

Next month will be our Christmas Party, including a Tewkesbury Christmas Quiz aswell as lots of party food.

New members very welcome to come along and join us. Mitton W.I. is a fairly new group, and we meet every first Monday of each month at Mitton Manor Primary School. If you would like more information please call 07846 453523 or MittonWI@gmail.com.

CREATIVE CLUB AUCTION FUND RAISER at Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road Saturday 9th December Viewing 1.30pm Auction 2.30pm Soup and cake will be on offer in aid of the Tewkesbury Refugee Support Group.

Many things of offer for the auction.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Tewkesbury Abbey For a great experience, book your Christmas meal or party with us now.

Tuesday 19th December 2.30pm and 7.30pm Adults £20 - Concessions £15 Tickets from splitsecondproductions.com/tewkesbury or on the door.

Wishing all of our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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THE CELEBRATION OF THE CPRE AWARD TO THE STOKE ORCHARD AND TREDINGTON COMMUNITY The Communities of Tredington and Stoke Orchard certainly had something to celebrate recently when they received a Community Award presented by the Gloucestershire Branch of the C.P.R.E. (Campaign to Protect Rural England).

Viscount Bledisloe presented the award to Parish Council Chairman, Richard Chatham and Councillors Andrew Troughton, Steve Watts and Centre Manager Helen MacDonald received citations for their special inputs.

Speaking at a Celebration of the Award in the Parish Community Centre, Richard said that he had received the Award for whole Community in recognition of all their efforts.

He then thanked Sue Fereday and her Community Centre Committee for their massive input over the past three years since Bloor Homes, the developers, had handed over the keys to the new Community Centre, Shop and the Bus. He went on to thank Cathy Reid, Clerk to the Parish Council, for her support and commitment and presented her with a gift to mark her retirement after 12 years. Richard said that the Council and the Clerk had received enormous support from the GRCC, GAPTC and Tewkesbury Borough Planning Officers over the complex negotiations.

In 1943 two Gloster aircraft factories were sited in Stoke Orchard to build Hurricanes and Typhoons for the war

effort. After the war the National Coal Board took over one building and until 1990’s it was the Coal Research Centre.

When it closed the massive Gassification towers, furnace pipes, testing rigs and buildings sadly became a rusting rotting hulk. In 1992 in their Village Appraisal, the residents of Tredington and Stoke Orchard laid out their plan and Vision for the redevelopment of the site in their Village Appraisal.

It is exciting to think that the ethos of ground breaking research which was the heart of the site from 1943 to 1994 is now reflected in the new Passivhaus design of the Centre building with today’s digital and solar powered technology.

However, a building is empty without people and it had been the whole Community working together that has put the real heart and soul into the building, to complete a vision founded 25 years earlier.

TEWKESBURY FLOWER CLUB MEETING at the Watson Hall Tuesday 12th December The doors open at 7.00pm and the demonstration starts at 7.30.

Our demonstrator this month is Elizabeth Graham and the title of her demonstration is “Stardust”.

Visitors are always welcome and entrance is only £5. No experience is necessary just join us for a relaxing evening watching an expert arrange beautiful flowers. You may be lucky enough to take home an arrangement at the end of the evening.

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ramBling around with Jack B. Walker

BLOW AWAY THE COBWEBS Too much of a good thing after Christmas? Well, there’s no better way to clear your head than to head for the hills for a brisk walk, writes Jack B. Walker. Make sure you wrap up warm for this walk though - for it takes us to some of the more exposed upper slopes of Bredon Hill. Local legend has it that if you head due east from here, there is no higher point until you reach the Ural Mountains which divide European and Asian Russia. So expect some chilly winds!

Starting from the Yew Tree pub at Conderton, walk up the street at the side of the pub and take the first left turn (1) into a lane with a stream on the right hand side, and a thatched cottage to the left. This attractive little street is known as Watergrip Lane.

As the lane bears to the right, go straight ahead, passing some stone cottages on your left and through a five bar gate into an orchard (2).

This was re-established a few years ago as a community pear and apple orchard, and is maintained by parishoners of the neighbouring villages of Overbury and Conderton.

Bear straight up the slope ahead of you, and go through a gate into a field (3), keeping a drystone wall on your right.

At the end of the field, go through the gate and turn left on to a tarmac lane. After a short distance, take the track up

the hill to your right (4).

Approaching Point (4)

This is a permissive path known as Rich Hill Track. Walk up through the trees, and pass a barn on your left. Carry straight on along the track for three quarters of a mile, with the open fields to your left.

Distance: approx. 2.75 miles, moderate climbs.

Car Parking: Lanes beside the Yew Tree pub in Conderton. Please respect residents’ access in the narrow streets. Dogs on leads in the fields/orchard.

Public Transport: 540 bus stops in Conderton.

Map not to scale: OS sheet 190 recommended.

Above you on your left are the ramparts of Conderton fort, one of the principal Iron Age

Looking back over the Vale of Gloucester

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE FOR INDEPENDENT OLDER FOLK OFFERING FRIENDLY COMPANIONSHIP ADJACENT TO TEWKESBURY ABBEY A reasonable monthly fee includes: • On site house manager during the day • Lunch and high tea served in our dining room • Own kitchenette • En-suite bedroom with walk-in shower • Bathroom and floors cleaned • Communal coffee mornings • Communion if required • Use of the sunny conservatory and garden • A laundry room • Freedom to come and go as you please • Stair lift to two floors

A network of volunteers arrange: • Coffee mornings • Visits to local attractions • Visits to local shops • To collect shopping from the High Street Other services available at own cost: • Visiting chiropodist • Visiting hairdresser • Outside provider of laundry service • Telephone landline enabling care line • Care package

Abbeyfield Tewkesbury Limited - Registered Charity 275458 49 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5SN

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The views back down the Vale of Gloucester are far-reaching in clear weather. The line of the Cotswold scarp is to the east, with the Forest of Dean and Malvern Hills on the western horizon.

On a good day Sugar Loaf and the Brecon Beacons can also be seen.

Take the next track to the right (5) and note the ruined buildings of Shalden Farm as you go through a gate.

Turn right opposite the buildings (6), and follow the path down into a gully, and keep descending with the field wall on your right.

forts in the region.

Please keep dogs on a lead here as there are

often sheep grazing in the fields around the fort.

Carry on walking down the valley, with a stream to your left and trees to the right, and eventually you will come to a gate which emerges on to a rough track with a barn to the left. (7).

Walk on down the hill until the track joins a tarmac lane. (8).

Walk straight down the lane to return to the village of Conderton.

The village is accessible by the 540 bus from Tewkesbury - although there is no service on Sundays and on holidays.

The bus stops near the pottery, a short distance from the Yew Tree.

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WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury and District CREATIVE CLUB: Mosaics,Pottery, Embroidery and Crochet Every other Monday from 9th November, 7pm - 9pm Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, £3 per week. For further information call 07377 429495.

FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library most Thursday afternoons. Advance booking essential - please call 01684 293086 for more details.

BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm-4pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre. Open to sufferers of lung conditions, their families, friends and carers.

British Lung Foundation Support Group.

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.

Details: 01684 772559.

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tuesday, 10am-11am, 50+.

Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road. For more info call Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200.

BREDON BABY & TODDLER GROUP. Every Wednesday morning, 10am - 11.30am.

Bredon Village Hall during Worcestershire term time. Everyone is welcome with their children/grandchildren from newborns to pre-school age. Contact bredonsteppingout@googlemail.com or Facebook for more information.

BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month,1pm until 5pm.

Bredon Village Hall.

BUSY NEEDLES A free club for independent crafters who wish to pursue their craft whilst making friends. Details 01684 276503.

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

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

Advice and support, craft activities etc. Plus tea/coffee and cakes in

return for a small donation. For more details please call 01684 296238.

TEWKESBURY YMCA RAILWAY SOCIETY: Church Street, Tuesdays. 7.45pm start.

Tues 5th December: Our very own President, Peter Skelton with an unseen collection.

Tues 12th December: Photo competition results plus a surprise show afterwards.

Tues 19th December: the 2017 Christmas party. Photo competition presentation followed with plenty of fun and food in the top rooms.

Tues 29th December: Christmas jolly to Droitwich by train from either Cheltenham or Ashchurch for Roman History and a visit to the occasional pub.

Final details will be unveiled on the 19th December party.

For more details visit www.tymcars.co.uk CHRISTMAS WILLOW WORKSHOP: Tewkesbury Heritage Centre, Church Street, Saturday 2nd December.

Christmas Willow Making Workshop with Susie Early. Morning and afternoon sessions.

Book at 01684 855040

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FAST FOOD AND DINING OUT in Tewkesbury and District

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Chicken Jaffrabad is a dish exclusive to the Nirala. Very popular amongst customers, it is made by a chef with over thirty years experience.

The dish originates from the chef's place of birth, a village in Bangladesh called Jaffrabad.

The recipe has passed down through several generations. It has diced pieces of tikka mixed with spices, green chillies, a thick sauce and a few secret ingredients. Recommended for those who like a kick to their curry and a bit of spice to their tastebuds.

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Restaurant Opening Times Monday & Wednesday-Sunday Lunch: 12 noon-2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm-11.00pm THAI SET LUNCH 2 Courses £9.95 Take Away Collection Get 10% Off Delivery service within 3 miles Pub open every day from Noon

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

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

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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 Christmas story features the characters Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and Fezziwig?

2: James Stewart stars as George Bailey in which popular Christmas movie?

5: In 1989, which film attracted the biggest ever UK TV audience for a Christmas Day?

3: Which date is sometimes called ‘Old Christmas Day’ in parts of the UK?

5: Which song topped the UK singles charts in both 1975 and 1991?

4: What connects Humphrey Bogart, Annie Lennox, Sissy Spacek and Sir Isaac Newton?

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Live music every Saturday. Resident band the Future Set last Friday of every month.

Free barn hire for functions and band practice. Real Ale - Real Food - Real Pub Church Street, Tewkesbury Tel: 01684 290555 FRI 1st DEC: Trevor Babajack, The Berkeley Arms.

THURS 7th DEC: Jim Moray, Evesham Arts Centre.

MON 11th DEC: Steeleye Span, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 2nd DEC: Rock & Roll Rodeo, Wheelhouse Café Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

FRI 8th & SAT 9th DEC: Tewkesbury Town Band The Roses Theatre.

FRI 15th DEC: Brooks Williams, The White Hart, Winchcombe.

SAT 2nd DEC: Aardvark Stew, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 9th DEC: Mustard Band, Wheelhouse Café Bar, The Marina, Upton-upon-Severn.

FRI 15th DEC: Johnny Coppin, Pershore Abbey.

SAT 2nd DEC: Aimee Vee, The Lower Lode, Forthampton.

SUN 3rd DEC: Martin Simpson, The Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve.

SUN 24th DEC: The Real Bones, Wheelhouse Café Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

SAT 9th DEC: Samantha Adams, The Lower Lode.

SAT 16th DEC: OCD (Rock Band), The Berkeley Arms.

FRI 29th DEC: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 16th DEC: Kat Blay, The Lower Lode.

SAT 30th DEC: Ruzz Guitar Blues, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 16th DEC: Roving Crows (with support from the No Good Nancys), Watson Hall, 8pm.

THURS 4th JAN: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

FRI 22nd DEC: Ledbury Community Choir, Market Theatre, Ledbury.

FRI 12th JAN: Paul Jones & Dave Kelly, The Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve.

FRI 22nd DEC: Wolf, The Berkeley Arms.

All events take place at Tewkesbury Venues unless otherwise stated.

Anthology focusing upon the ‘Kremlin’ Shopping Centre and the heritage that was destroyed

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Roasted Parsnip Soup (v) Duck Paté Seafood Cocktail

Main Course

Roast Turkey 8oz Sirloin Steak Grilled Sea Bass with Parsley Butter Roasted Vegetable Tartlet (v)

Desserts

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Christmas Menu 2017

Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Raspberry & Chocolate Brownie Lemon Meringue Roulade Cheese and Biscuits Followed by Coffee and Mince Pies

Can be obtained from the excellent Alison’s Bookshop, High Street, Tewkesbury

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Tewesbury Choral Society will be holding a concert in Tewkesbury Abbey on Saturday 2nd December (7.30pm).

They will be joined by Regency Sinfonia, directed

by John Holloway, and will be performing Mozart Mass in C Minor and Charpentier Te Deum, and Handel’s Concerto Grosso in B flat. Tickets are available from the Abbey Shop. For further details, visit www.tewkesburychoral.org.uk

SAT 23rd DEC: The Sixth Way, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 9th DEC: Mackerel Sky, The Berkeley Arms.

presented by Tewkesbury Historical Society

CHORAL SOCIETY’S ABBEY CONCERT

SAT 23rd DEC: Adam Lacey, The Lower Lode, Forthampton.

SAT 16th DEC: Ginanni Rock, Wheelhouse Café Bar, The Marina, Upton-upon-Severn.

Two Ideal Christmas Presents

To mark the Centenary of the late Harry Workman and the 80th Anniversary of the Dairy

SAT 23rd DEC: Taylor & Co, Wheelhouse Café Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

ANSWERS: 1. A Christmas Carol; 2. It’s A Wonderful Life; 3. January 6th; 4. They were all born on Christmas Day; 5. Crocodile Dundee (21.8 million); 6. Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody

TEWKESBURY DIRECT Pub Quiz

November - February MAIN MEAL with tea/coffee £6.50 ~

WEEKENDS DURING WINTER MONTHS Every paying adult with cooked main meal children eat for £1.50 off childrens menus ~ Hearty Traditional, Fresh, Homemade Food Sandwiches • Jacket Potatoes • Soup Light Lunches • Delicious Cakes • Licensed ~ Ample Free Car Parking November Opening Hours 10-3/4pm and on all GWR operating days Dec/Jan/Feb times may be different see www.gwsr.com for details

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£5 deposit per head. Bookings must be made one week ahead of the day.

SEE IN THE NEW YEAR with live music from Thunder Road

CHRISTMAS PARTIES Free hire of Skittle Alley for up to 50 guests TUESDAYS - STEAK NIGHT WEDNESDAYS - OAP LUNCHES THURSDAYS - CURRY NIGHT FRIDAYS - FISH NIGHT SATURDAYS - STEAK NIGHT SUNDAY ROASTS - THREE MEATS

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No longer in full-time work? Looking for interesting things to do? Tewkesbury U3A could well be the answer. We have over 30 groups from which you can choose, for example:-

The Solar panel installation at William Gilded limited, Teddington Hands

Electricity bill, what electricity bill?

Short Mat Bowls Discovering Music Bridge Walking Languages Art & Design Photography Want to find out more? https://u3asites.org.uk/tewkesbury/welcome

or just Google us

Tel: 01684 325013 Or come to our meetings at Tewkesbury Baptist Church on second Monday each month.

Our November meeting is an Open Morning, 10am – 12.

History Painting + many more

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We are at a pivotal point in the history of producing the necessary power to live our lives and fuel our industries.

Whilst the discussion continues about the benefits of wind and solar farms to provide, good clean electricity, some forward thinking companies and individuals have taken the opportunity to reap the benefits into their own hands.

Logistical Waste and Agricultural transport specialists, William Gilder Limited, operate from two large local sites at Toddington and Teddington Hands and at each site large solar panel installations have been fitted on to the roofs of the buildings.

The Toddington Waste Recycling Centre has a 96 killowatt array and the Teddington Hands transport depot is

equipped with 140 killowatt system, both installed by local company MyPower of Toddington.

The amount of electrical power collected by the solar array at Teddington, is substantial despite the panels haveing an East and West aspect, rather than the ideal situation of facing South.

This indicates, as Solar panels become more efficient, it can raise new opportunities for properties that do not have a South facing roof.

A spokesman for the company said that “The savings in electrical costs have been considerable, the solar panels can occasionally cover

all daytime usage in the Summer months for all our offices and workshops including contributing to the heavy 3 phase requirements. At weekends when there is just a skeleton staff on duty, the system exports into the National Grid.”

Last month we featured PureDrive Energy, again a local firm, who have developed an industrial and residential storage system so that power used during the hours of sunshine can be used at night, when most of us get home.

It may not be long before many more of us are becoming free of the grip of energy costs.

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FANTASTIC RESULT FOR WATTSY’S CHARITY WALK Undeterred by the dark, cold early morning start and heavy rain, Lee Watts and his friend Paul Ross set out on their 32 mile charity walk from Worcester Warriors Sixways ground to Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium in aid of Cancer Research and in memory of Lee’s friend Joe Goodwin who sadly died from cancer last year.

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The support along the way from members of the public really spurred the duo on, and they were very appreciative of the reception received in Tewkesbury Town Centre.

They completed the walk in ten and a half hours and raised over £5,600 which was amazing as Lee’s initial target was £500, with £800 being collected in pots along the route!

Lee said “I am very proud although it was a lot harder than I expected but at the same time very enjoyable.”

Joe’s parents Graham and Louise met them at Tewkesbury and also at Gloucester to show their support and appreciation of their efforts.

Lee and Paul would like to thank everyone who helped and supported them with this walk, especially Tewkesbury Rugby Club, Di Davies at Avonside Taxis, Gerry and Jane at The White Bear and Dave and Dave at the Britannia.

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LOCAL PROBUS CLUB SKITTLES EVENING Many pubs are sadly closing, and others have converted their skittles alleys to eating areas. Therefore, to organise a club skittles evening, it can be a bit difficult to find a local venue that can provide both a decent alley and good food.

This problem was recently resolved when Longdon & District Probus Club held their annual skittles evening at the Haw Bridge Inn, Tirley. It provided an opportunity for Club members, together with partners and friends, to enjoy a social game of skittles and a nice pub meal.

The skittles match proper was held during the first half of the evening, followed by a welcome break for food.

Following the break, the Club treasurer, Douglas Braund, presented a prize to Sally Singh (left Photo) for the top ladies’ score, and to Peter Guilding

for the top gentlemens’ score. The traditional ‘killer’ was then played and, after a close game, was won by Sally Singh. (Sally is obviously an accomplished skittles player).

Longdon & District Probus Club meets on most Monday mornings at the Hunters Inn, Buckbury, together with occasional trips out and social events such as this one. If you would like to join, or perhaps come along as a guest, please contact the Club in the first instance at longdonprobus@gmail.com or the Secretary, Graham, on 01684 594931.

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LOCAL FUNDRAISERS Tewkesbury people love their Christmas lights, with many individuals sponsoring bulbs. Hairdressers, Emma and Jay Hasa of Ell Hair have turned their hand to organise, a Paint a Bauble competition, to raise funds for the Christmas lights.

Emma told us that the sum total will be announced at 6.00pm on Saturday 16th December at Ell Hair Salon in Barton Street.

The winner of the competition will be announced at the same time and they will receive a Smyths Toys £50 voucher.

At the Prosecco and Afternoon Tea fund raiser held at Tilly’s Tea Room in November, £220 was raised for the Sue Ryder Hospice, Emma and Jay would like to thank everyone attended and special thanks to Jill for the amazing spread and Jackie from Bluebellwood for the lovely teacups and teapots.

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TRAFALGAR NIGHT DINNER FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service held their 17th Annual Trafalgar Night Dinner at Brown’s Restaurant, Tewkesbury Garden Centre and were pleased to welcome their special guests including Lynn Peppitt (AVO South), Paul Cronin (Director of Avon Navigation Trust), Councillor Peggy Clatworthy (Tewkesbury Town Mayor), Lt. Commander J. Kinghorn (SCC) RNR and Roger Grey Chaplain (SCC) RNR who proposed the Toast to the Immortal Memory.

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In a World War – when the weather ends one battle, another breaks out!

by John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society A century ago to this very day, the Battle of Passchendaele, part of the Third Battle of Ypres, finally ended when Canadian troops captured the village of infamous name, which commanded a strategic piece of higher ground.

The battle had started on 31 July 1917 and was prolonged by fierce German resistance – and the unseasonably atrocious weather which dominated the autumn of that year. The mud of Passchendaele will never be forgotten.

Tewkesbury lost 29 men during that autumn - coincidentally the same number as were lost on the Somme. In total, the Allies had lost slightly fewer - 450,000 – but more than the Germans at 260,000. Attacks

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The news from Palestine was better, as

by Christmas, the defeat at Katia was avenged when Jerusalem was captured – but it was not easy Turkish counter attacked cost 18,000 lives including our own Pte. Arthur Joseph Sallis, whose body was not recovered until after the war. He was the second apprentice lost by butcher, Mr. Chatham.

In chronicling each of Tewkesbury’s dead, there is only going to be a slackening of the pace over the winter – but 1918 will bring 53 more distressing centenaries of death before it was all

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WHAT’S ON: At John Moore Museum | Saturday 30th December 2017

FESTIVE TUDOR BIRDS OF PREY DAY During the festive period you can learn how important birds of prey were to the Tudors, as a costumed falconer from J.R.C.S Falconry will be at the museum to tell you all about these amazing creatures and answer your questions.

Plus you'll meet a Kestrel, a Buzzard, a Peregrine Falcon, a Barn Owl and an Eagle Owl.

Admission: Adult: £4.00, Seniors & Students £3.50, Children £2.00.

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AUTUMN RAFFLE SUCCESS by Geraldine Liddy, Treasurer, TS Otter Tewkesbury Sea Cadet’s Autumn Raffle was drawn at the Tewkesbury Christmas Lights on November 19th and raised an amazing £1,006.50 which will go towards the refurbishment of our outside space.

Engall Castle estate agents generously sponsored the first prize of £100 and the other prizes included a luxury hamper with contents

donated by numerous Tewkesbury businesses, a much sought after Chocolate hamper from RED couriers, tickets to the Spectacle of Light at

Sudeley Castle and many family days out to stately homes and animal parks and the Races.

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A ONE METRE HIGH PILE OF BRAND NEW BOOKS WON BY QUEEN MARGARET SCHOOL Queen Margaret Primary School were lucky enough to visit the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Year 4 went to see Shoo Rayner who talked about his recent book and showed us how to draw a dragon. The children were then able to have a go at drawing their own dragons with him.

Year 3 went to see Jeremy Strong as he wrote Roman’s on the Rampage which linked to their theme. They thought he was very

funny and enjoyed hearing about how he writes his books.

After visiting the Festival the teachers completed a feedback form, these were put into a draw and Queen Margaret Primary School won a metre high pile of books. The children were so excited by this as there are enough books to share through the whole school!

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TEWKESBURY’S FIREWORKS, BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER Tewkesbury Rotary Club managed to get nearly everything right on Saturday 4th November when the annual Bonfire and Firework display took place on the Vineyards.

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The weather was perfect with no rain or wind, the funfair was bigger than ever, the number of people attending exceeded all expectations and the firework display was spectacular.

Club members are delighted that the event took place without major incident and the town, and Abbey, was lit up by some of the biggest fireworks ever seen in Tewkesbury.

The display is organised each year by the Rotarians and it is free for everyone. The cost of putting it on, in excess of £3000, is covered by the bucket collection and the club is grateful for the generosity of all who were there.

Sunday morning following the bonfire was spent by the club members cleaning the Vineyards of debris and

sparklers but it is a credit to both the funfair and public that the task did not take too long as the amount of litter was

minimal.

Thanks to Jack Boskett for the photographs.

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AQUATHON FIRST November saw the first of Tewkesbury Triathlon Club’s extended Aquathlon series at Tewkesbury School. Due to popular demand the event has been extended from 4 events to 6 for the 2017/18 season. It still comprises a 400m swim followed by a 5k run.

TTC member Tom Radley on his way to a fine 3rd place overall.

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First in the open category were Male - Ollie Jones (24:27) and Female - Laura McPeake (29:27).

First in the Veteran category were Male Paul Clarke (28:58) and Female - Caroline Jones (26:45).

The Super Vets were won by Male - Mark Turton (27:57) and Female - Kate Beevers (43:19).

There’s one more event this year on 10th December followed by 4 next year on 14th January, 11th February, 11th March and 8th April. Entry can be made via the Club’s website at www.tewkesburytriathlon.co.uk/aqu athlon-series.

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

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by Tyler Miles

I would like to wish all my customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

I would like to invite everyone to pop into the Salon in the week before Christmas to enjoy some cakes, cuts and refreshments.

Open the last day before Christmas, Saturday 23rd December, 10am to 4pm.

Reopening Thursday and Friday 28th and 29th December 10am to 4pm, and Saturday 30th December 9am to 3pm

See you soon‌Tyler The Barbershop 70 Barton Street, Tewkesbury

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION SHORTAGES A major drug manufacture has been recently ceased trading, which has caused some issues in the supply chain for certain medications in the UK, writes Peter Badham.

I understand that some patients are finding it very difficult to obtain the following medication, in some parts of Gloucestershire: Warfarin tabs, Venlafaxine tabs, Aspirin tabs, Losartan Potassium tablets, Metformin tablets, Perindopril tabs, Simvastatin tabs and Tramadol.

I can fully understand the stress this must cause patients, who are stabilised on their medication, and now are worried they may not be able to get replacement stocks.

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at Tewkesbury Abbey Saturday 2nd December 7.30pm Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mass in C Minor George Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso in B Flat Marc-Antoine Charpentier Te Deum Tickets ÂŁ15 available from members of the Society. The Abbey Shop (01684 856148). www.ticketsource.co.uk/t-c-s.

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SUPER NEW SALON FOR GIRA CAPELLI After celebrating 10 years in the town, Rachel Zammit, owner of Tewkesbury’s popular Hair and Beauty Salon Gira Capelli, is proud to announce that she has moved to larger town centre premises.

Now located at 125 High Street, the spacious new salon has lots of space to cater for more customers, and there is a new treatment area for beauty specialist Candice.

Also on offer are ranges of special occasion and bridal headpieces and costume jewellery, including Wedding Combs, Headbands and Head Vines, unique and handpicked from Italy.

Rachel Zammit welcomes everyone to see the new Rachel, Lynne, Gira Capelli salon.

Louise, Emily, and Candice look forward to inviting everyone, and welcome them to pop in to see what the new salon has to offer.

SANTA’S SLEIGH RUN at The Village Inn, Twyning Tuesday 19th December 4.30 till 6.00 Santa’s sleigh run around Twyning and Churchend.

6.30 Village Inn, Santa arrives to snow and carol singers, then Christmas disco, buffet and snow.

KNITTED CHRISTMAS SONGS & CAROLS at Upton Parish Church Friday 8th December 10am - 4pm Saturday 9th December 10am - 4pm Sunday 10th December 12noon - 4pm FREE ENTRY Donations welcomed for Upton Parish Church bells Maintenance Fund and Ripple Church Fabric Fund. Refreshments available.

Merry Christmas from Gira Capelli

WE’VE MOVED We are now open in our NEW salon at 125 High Street.

We now offer a range of super beauty treatments in our new treatment area as well as a range of special occasion/bridal headpieces and jewellery from Italy.

Book your hair or beauty treatment today on 01684 299753 GIRA Capelli Unisex Hair Salon 125 High St, Tewkesbury, GL20 5JU TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 53

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INTRODUCING, COTSWOLD BEAUTY STATION If you’re looking for a salon that combines beautiful style, with a relaxing atmosphere and luxurious products, then the Cotswold Beauty Station will soon become your haunt of choice…it definitely is mine.

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Owner Claire Rickards has created a sanctuary, nestled in the heart of Bredon and it’s enough to convert even the most lapsed of beauty queens.

The salon is warm and welcoming and you feel at ease from the moment you walk in the door.

My nails and skin were in desperate need of some attention and having been a nail biter for the past 24 years this wasn’t an easy task.

Claire listened patiently as I explained my (distinct lack of a) beauty regime and one Bespoke Facial and a set of glittery Shellac nails later, I felt like a new woman.

The salon uses Katherine Daniels, a British brand working alongside French scientists with result driven skincare.

My skin looked and felt instantly rejuvenated, and it’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

Claire’s philosophy is: "If you are in pursuit of excellence, look no further, because at the Beauty Station we are committed to performing our craft to exceptionally high standards.

Everyone is welcome:

Claire and Zoe look forward to welcoming you into the Beauty Station. Photo by Meg Hanlon. visit as clients and leave as friends."

A wide range of treatments are available from head to toe so take some time out for you to look and feel amazing.

Why not even treat your loved one to a gift voucher this Christmas?

You can find the Cotswold Beauty Station at 5 Station Villas, Bredon, GL20 7LU. Browse all treatments and book online at https://www.cotswoldbeautystation.co.uk/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cots woldbeautystation.

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TWYNING PLAYERS PRESENTS SINBADALADDIN at Twyning Village Hall

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POSITIVE THINKING with local counsellor and therapist David Slater

Our Special Seasonal Gift We invite you to dine at Panache on Christmas Day for FREE Enjoy the spirit of the season, a lunch of 5 courses as a thank you for the support given to us by our customers.

Pay for nothing although drinks will need to be bought, and a kindly tip for our staff would be appreciated as they will be giving up their free time.

You will need to book your table now.

“Remember, Christmas Day is for celebrating with family and friends, not to be stuck in the kitchen cooking and cleaning, all are welcome.”

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Tipu and all the staff from Panache.

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PUTTING CHRISTMAS INTO PERSPECTIVE Christmas is a time of giving and taking and far too much taking for granted, writes David Slater.

The following story helps to put things into perspective somewhat!

Once upon a time, there was a man who worked very hard just to keep food on the table for his family. This particular year a few days before Christmas, he got really furious with his little five-year-old daughter. He found out that she had used up the family's only roll of expensive shiny gold wrapping paper.

It was no joke. Money was really tight in this little household. You can guess that he became even more upset when on Christmas Eve he saw that the little girl had used all of the expensive gold paper to decorate one shoebox. After she had decorated it she put it under the Christmas tree. A shoe box is quite large and the father was truly more than worried as to where the little girl had got the money from to be able to put a present that needed a shoe

box to pack it in!

Christmas morning came and the little girl, filled with excitement, went over to the tree, picked up the box and brought the glittering gift box to her father and said, "This is for you, Daddy!"

As he opened the box, the father still wondered whether he should punish her further for wasting money.

When he opened the shoebox, he found it was empty and his anger flared. "Don't you know, young lady," he said harshly, "when you give someone a present, there's supposed to be something inside the package!" His face had gone as red as Santa's robe !

The little girl looked up at him with sad tears rolling from her eyes and whispered: "Daddy, it's not empty. I blew kisses into it until it was all full. And then I gave it to you!" was The father

crushed. He fell immediately on his knees and put his arms around his precious little girl. He so wanted her to forgive him for his unnecessary and very ferocious anger.

The little girl was killed in an accident only a short time later. The father kept this little gold box by his bed for all the remaining years of his life. Whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems, he would open the box, take out an imaginary kiss, and remember the love of this beautiful child who had put it there.

In a very real sense, each of us has been given an invisible golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends and God. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold. Treasure it!

David Slater

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OUR ALLEYWAYS by Steve Goodchild

OLD POST OFFICE ALLEY In about 1870 the Post Office at 127 High Street closed and moved to Church Street. The alley alongside it became Old Post Office Alley.

Confusingly, the lane alongside the Church Street premises is Post Office Lane. The Post Office itself has moved three times more since then.

Writing in 1905, John Rogers said that in its heyday, maybe 60 years earlier, the alley was filled with stocking frames; machines for knitting stockings. There may have been up to a dozen cottages and Mr Key, a hosier, had a frame-shop at the Oldbury end of the alley.

It had this in common with many alleys where people lived at barely subsistence levels in appalling squalor. The frame shop had gone by 1868, replaced by a ‘cap-

ital brick-built cottage’, rented to Caleb Malpas at £5 4s per annum.

The demise of stocking knitting in the middle of the nineteenth century saw a mixed population in the alley.

The standard of the cottages meant low rents and ‘less respectable’ tenants. For an alley with a maximum of eleven cottages the variety and frequency of magistrate’s court appearances is surprising. If John Moore had spent his childhood

Old Post Office Alley

Old Post Office Alley 1885

Old Post Office Alley 2017 looking out over this alley rather than Double Alley he’d have seen just as much to speculate and write about! Offences committed by people who lived there were generally minor; obscene

language, drunk and disorderly or fighting.

There were, though, cases of school nonattendance, child neglect, child cruelty and the inevitable overcrowding.

Fredrick Hook was given

HANDEL MESSIAH at Tewkesbury Abbey Saturday 16th December 7.00pm Tickets £20, £15, £12.

Available from The Abbey Shop Tel. 01684 856148 or www.bacontheatre.co.uk Tel. 01242 258002.

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OUR ALLEYWAYS continued… hard labour for wife beating and attacking a constable with a chair leg. Sophia Hawker was jailed for three months for keeping a brothel, though the problem that brought her to court was that her staff were stealing from their clients’ wallets.

In 1913, William Green, drover, was convicted of obstructing the highway with a herd of cows. The complainant was the Deputy Inspector-General of the Indian police, who claimed that he was held up for up to three minutes. He was fined half a crown, but the prosecuting solicitor must have had a great deal of sympathy because he very publicly paid the fine!

William Green was no stranger to the court, though, and had probably contributed his own misfortune because of a quick temper. His wife was from the same mould and seems to have picked fights with half the other women in the alley. They were probably not good neighbours.

The alley was notoriously insanitary. In 1879 there was only one convenience for the eleven houses there and in 1892 the Council were

concerned that Cholera might break out again, but did little about it beyond worrying. The house numbers decreased slowly as orders were obtained to have dangerous ones pulled down. In 1938, with council houses being built elsewhere, clearance orders were obtained for eight cottages as well as all the cottages in the adjacent Bleach Yard. The war delayed demolition, but not for long. In 1950, number 5, the last, was condemned despite Councillor Bannister describing it as “a palace compared with some places in Tewkesbury” and the last resident left

the alley.

With no buildings left, Hayward’s took the opportunity to extend the yard behind their shop to give space for business expansion. A concrete block wall took the place of what were cottage fronts. In the 1990s, cottages reappeared; built on the site of the old Bleach Yard cottages, but opening on to Old Post Office Alley. Thus the old pattern of development was changed and the houses are not behind the front house. They are, though, an example of how alleys can have a new life with practical modern houses in keeping with their setting.

WARMING FOOD AND WINTER JAZZ Winter nights can be an ideal time to step out to the warmth of a local country pub and to enjoy great food, and some live music in good company.

The Fox and Hounds at Bredon have made a name for themselves as a leading live Jazz venue for the area.

Regular fortnightly performances from the Rod Kelly Trio are complemented by monthly guest acts.

On Wednesday 13th December, the Jeanne Marlow Trio will bring a fabulous evening of Swing, Blues and Latin, performing their take on the Great American Songbook including works by Cole Porter, Gershwin, Irving Berlin and more.

Admission is free, music starts at 8.00pm so why not book a table and enjoy a great treat. Call the Fox and Hounds on 01684 772377 now and grab a place.

NEWTOWN W.I

Our AGM was a chance to look back over the past year and realise how busy you can be if you take part in all the opportunities available as a WI Member.

Sylvia Taylor volunteered to take over as President and June Gorton was presented with an Orchid plant as a thank you for her 3 years’ service.

A wonderful display of ‘Memories of Family Occasions’ was arranged from all the items members had brought in.

The next meeting on December 8th will be a Bring and Share Supper and entertainment.

Visitors and new members are welcome.

Telephone 01684 292067 for more information.

From January 2018 our meetings will be held at Tirlebrook School.

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Stimulate your retirement at

TEWKESBURY & BREDON HILL PROBUS CLUB The club offers retired & semi-retired business men the opportunity to enrich retirement by joining for congenial conversation and sharing experiences of varied and interesting Speakers.

Talks in December are: 5th December: In Conversation with David Firkins 12th December: Executioner or Undertaker? Dr Beeching with John Dixon 19th December: Christmas Party 26th December: NO MEETING For more information, without commitment, contact Bill Bush (Secretary) on 01684 298419.

Tewkesbury Library 01684 293086 tewkesburylibrary@gloucestershire.gov.uk

What’s On NOVEMBER 2017 Monday pm and Tuesday am COMPUTER BUDDIES by appointment Tuesdays 5th & 19th December 10.30 - 12.00

SHARE A POEM Every Thursday 9.30 - 10.00

RHYME TIME & STORY

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Every Thursday 10.15 - 10.45

BABY BOUNCE AND RHYME Most Thursday afternoons

FAMILY HISTORY BY APPOINTMENT Every Saturday 11.00 STORY TIME pre school and infants Thursday 7th December

CHILDREN’S CREATIVE WRITING 7-13 Years Monday 11th December

LIBRARY CLUB Tuesday 19th December

TALK BY LOCAL POLICE for children Wednesday 20th December

LETS PLAY

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SILURIAN CHOIR CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT at St Mary Magdalene Church, Twyning Saturday 9th December 6.00pm A programme of Christmas music including carols for audience participation.

Tickets £8 (accompanied children under 16 free).

Interval wine and Christmas treats.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH THE TEWKESBURY MINSTRELS

at The Old Baptist Chapel 19th December 6pm to 7pm (doors open at 5.30pm).

Seasonal refreshments available. Entry by donation.

What an amazing year we have had and a huge thank you to all of our fabulous clients who have supported us in our first year in our new ground floor premises. We are still pinching ourselves that we get to come to work in such a beautiful building.

We are so looking forward to seeing you all over the Christmas period for a glass of Prosecco or mince pies with your Bailey’s Coffee.

As a little thank you we would love to offer you a free treatment with any full paying Cut & Blow Dry in January 2018 just quote “Tewkesbury Direct Treatment” when you arrive.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Est 1991

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For great choice of flooring, pop in and see us soon.

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We’re so excited to be welcoming the lovely talented Charlene Parsons “Charlie” to our team at BLOW Hair & Beauty. Charlie has been in the industry 15 years and says she has loved every second of it!!

Hairdressing is her passion due to it’s versatility and ever modernising nature. She loves big challenge and is great at giving simple tips for home maintenance.

She cannot wait to meet you all and we are offering a £10.00 off Voucher redeemable on a full paying Cut, Colour and Blow-dry with Charlie on any weekdays in January & February 2018 and cannot be used with any other offers.

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BATHROOMS

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BUILDING SERVICES

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All types of domestic and commercial building including electrical and mechanical work

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

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Rewires, extra sockets, lighting, consumer units All areas of electrical and mechanical work

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GARDENING

PAINTING & DECORATING

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

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

HOUSE CLEARANCE & REMOVALS

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LANDSCAPING & SUPPLIES Friendly, Reliable, Local, Professional

Phone: 01684 773783 Mobile: 07972 484197

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REGISTER Licence No: 2337437 Reg No: 199878

Testimonials available - please call COTSWOLD & VALE 01242 620000

Ben Bowers Heating Solutions Ltd HEATING ENGINEERS

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Wimber Hill, Dingle Lane, Hillend, Twyning, Tewkesbury GL20 6DW

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

General Plumbing. Bathrooms. Tiling.

Under Floor Heating. Power Flushing.

PLASTERING

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

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Plumbing and Heating

Up to 10 Years Guarantee on selected boilers.

Full Public Liability Insurance.

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01684 291622 • 07786 442500

01684 275883 or 07786 324987

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01905 453417 or

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SECURITY SYSTEMS

FREEMAN ELECTRICAL/SECURITY • 24 Hour Assistance • General Repairs • Maintenance • Minor Development Work Undertaken Electrical - Carpentry - Plumbing “Flexibility Is Our Strength”

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

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

SIGNS & VEHICLE GRAPHICS

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Martin Peek PAINTER/DECORATOR AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE home: 01684 292741 mobile: 07833 337388

A.J. CROMWELL Aerial & Satellite Installations Multi Point Systems Digital Specialists Freeview and Sky TV

ROOFING

01684 293480 The Workshop, Red Lane Tewkesbury, Glos

TO ADVERTISE IN CONSULT THE EXPERTS Call Tewkesbury Direct on 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com

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

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

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Contact us for free no-obligation advice and quotations

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Mobile: Email: enquires.prs@gmail.com

FLAT & PITCHED ROOFS FASCIAS & GUTTERING CHIMNEY REPOINTING ROOF MAINTENANCE FREE QUOTATIONS Mobile: 07776 003678 Email: sd.roofing@outlook.com TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 65

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TILING

ROOFING

GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMEN

Rooftech Rubber Roofing Specialists

CERAMIC TILER with 30 years experience

• Floor and Wall • Bathroom Refits • Showers • Kitchens • Conservatory Floors

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

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

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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS in Tewkesbury

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WINDOW & GLAZING SERVICES

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at Monarch Drycleaners 8 Mitton Way, Tewkesbury GL20 8AN

An efficient, friendly local business

• SEWING ALTERATIONS • REPAIRS • CURTAIN/BLIND MAKING • BRIDAL ALTERATIONS • HABERDASHERY

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

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protection with every clean

• 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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WOODWORK & JOINERY

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From Hanging Doors to Fitting Kitchens Small and Large jobs equally welcome

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Call Steve: 01684 295493 Mob: 07977 886643

See our main advert on page 20

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SPRAY DE-ICER 400ML

£2.32

(Inc. VAT)

ANTI FREEZE 5L

Deals t a e r G e Sam iendly SameSFerrvice

£12.17 (Inc. VAT)

Cots Dairy

20KG Bag

£3.69

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SCREEN WASH 1L

£2.04

5L

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£4.90

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RYGOR WORKSHOPS in NORTHWAY LANE Look our for our signs!

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We are now re-located just around the corner from our old unit at the former

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NORTHWAY LANE

20L

TRAFFIC FILM REMOVER 5L

£1.37 ICE SCRAPER (Inc. VAT)

£3.83

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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)

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Jeanette Messenger has asked us to thank local businesses and the people of Tewkesbury for their support for her Adrenoleukodystrophy Charity.

Jeanette has been helping with the Macmillan Coffee morning for around fifteen years, and for the last two years she has fundraised for Adrenoleukodystrophy alongside the event, which is held in the reception of Tewkesbury Hospital.

Assisted by Jo Hunter and Teresa Howell, this year Jeanette raised over £445. Many Tewkesbury Shopkeepers donated items for here to sell, as well as members of the public. Adrenoleukodystrophy is a genetic disorder which destroys the protective sheath around the brain’s neurons.

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Everything you need to keep you on the road under one roof in Tewkesbury!

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We have a super selection of full hide leather hand bags that would make the perfect Christmas present for Ladies and Gentlemen

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We stock a huge range of beautiful scarves and wraps, quality handbags, purses, wallets, Tewkesbury souvenirs, memorials, helium balloons and gifts for every occasion Always a Friendly Welcome

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