Tewkesbury Direct Magazine December 2015

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Children, staff and assistants at Mitton Manor Pre-School and After School clubs in Tewkesbury (above) are celebrating after getting their second ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted grading in a row. The organisation previously acheived the highest standard in 2011, and were told by the Ofsted Inspector that it is very unusual for providers to receive two consecutive top-notch gradings.

Vicky Phelps of Daisy Chain Crafts (left) was one of many stall holders at St Nicholas Church Christmas Market in Ashchurch.

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Held in the Grade 2 listed church itself, market stalls included craft items, cakes, a lucky-dip, tombola and raffle, and there were craft activities for children and refreshments.

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Sue, Amanda and Jane would like to wish all our lovely customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thank you all for shopping locally and supporting us throughout the year

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Capability Brown’s famous landscape park at Croome will be turned into a Winter Wonderland for all the family this month.

The National Trust, which manages the estate near Defford, has organised markets, story telling, crafts, a Carol Concert in the church and even visits from Father Christmas himself!

From Thursday 1st to Monday 19th December, visitors can see how the Trust get Croome ready for Christmas. The former RAF buildings will be dressed in 1940s decorations, while the house transforms into a Georgian inspired Christmas with trees in the largest rooms. And of course Father Christmas will be in his grotto to bring a smile to everyone's face!

Christmas Markets will be held on 5th and 6th December, and a Seasonal Trail around the park will be available until 3rd January -

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There will be a performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in Tewkesbury Abbey at 7pm on Saturday 19th December.

The concert will feature the Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum with soloists Julie Cooper, David Martin, Simon Wall and Julian Debreuil. It will be conducted by Simon Bell.

Tickets are available from The Abbey Shop.

For more details contact Abbey Office: 01684 850959 office@tewkesburyabbey.org.uk

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INSPIRATIONAL VOLUNTEER’S 40 YEAR GUIDING SERVICE IS RECOGNISED Sue Haines, a Tewkesbury Girlguiding volunteer has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women over the last 40 years, with a prestigious long service award.

She was presented with a specially-designed brooch in honour of her inspirational efforts by County Commissioners Helen Welsh and Carole Pennington and Tewkesbury District President Margaret Dale.

Taking on many roles in Girlguiding, Sue has been a local Guider, District Commissioner & County Outdoor Activities Advisor, where she encouraged and supported leaders to develop new skills.

Sue is the also Chair of Friends of Deer Park, G l o u c e s t e r s h i r e ’s Girlguiding activity centre in the village of Cowley.

Her experience in Guiding made her a natural choice to lead our Friends, who raise funds for its continuing development.

With a big project to refurbish our toilet and shower block next year, this group’s support is more important than ever.

Carol Pennington

said, “We value all our leaders in Gloucestershire, but it is very special when we can celebrate one person making a 40 year commitment to Guiding.

“Sue has been a wonderful member of the County and locally here, we hope she can continue to enjoy all she does with girls and leaders for many more years ahead”.

By giving just one or two hours a week, volunteers can help local girls and young women enjoy a wide range of exciting activities, as well as acquire new skills and experiences – and have fun at the same time.

Girlguiding gives girls and young women their own space to have fun, grow in confidence and discover their full potential.

For more information on guiding in the local are, call 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk.

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Nick, Doreen, Joy and Luke with County Councillor Vernon Smith and Town Mayor, John Badham

FINISHING ON A HIGH Tewkesbury in Bloom volunteers are finishing the year on a high after securing two small grants to support their community gardening project.

The Barnwood Trust town centre, and it is ings and bollards have (Small Sparks fund) and hoped the group can been painted by Natwest Gloucestershire County play a bigger part in Bank employees.

Court (Active Together the project next year fol“There have also funding) have provided lowing the purchase of been improvements to a total of £1,250 the new containers. the short stay moorings towards the purchase of The containers will be achieved by the Town ten self watering flower available for sponsorCouncil in conjunction with the Avon containers, which will ship in 2016 by local Navigation Trust organibrighten up the railings businesses and individsation. at Back of Avon along uals to cover the costs of “So we thought we'd the riverside walk. planting materials and keep up the good work Pictured alongflowers as well as watering and feeding. in 2016 and continue side County Councillor Spokesperson for to improve the riverside Vernon Smith and Town Tewkesbury in Bloom environment by encourMayor John Badham are Shelby Powell, said: aging the Drop In group members of the Tewkes“The area at Back of to come on board with bury Drop in group, who Avon has really been us.” If you would like are looking forward to being more actively transformed this year. more information about involved in the In Bloom “We've made get sponsorship or volunproject. headway already with teering email tewksinThis year the group the bridge painting projbloom@gmail.com or has enjoyed a number of ect, we've had weekly ring Shelby Powell planting sessions in the weeding parties, the rail01684 298004.

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DISPLAY GOES WITH A BANG Tewkesbury’s annual Fireworks Display at the Vineyards once again proved a big hit with the crowds.

A magnificent display at the Vineyards was once again organised by Tewkesbury Rotary Club, will a collection to raise money for local charities.

Photographer Jack Boskett captured this spectacular image from the Ham at Abbey Mill.

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Tewkesbury British Legion recognises fundraisers’ efforts Happy Christmas to all our customers

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The volunteers who organise Tewkesbury's Poppy Appeal have issued awards to individuals in our community as well as local organisations who go that extra mile to help the charity, writes Shelby Powell.

Peter Godwin from Tewkesbury British Legion Cub said: “We decided to select five people or organisations to make awards to this year. Going forward we will be holding a thank you party every year and making future awards.”

The outstanding individual this year is undoubtedly Robert (Bob) Davis who gave up an enormous amount of time manning tables in Tewkesbury supermarkets. He raised a fantastic £2,293.08.

“Of the businesses in the town, the Britannia Inn has been a long standing supporter of the Poppy Appeal and really deserved recognition, said Peter.

“As for organisations, Marina Court has consistently raised money for the Poppy Appeal, organising raffles and auctions.

“The staff and residents recognise that we collect throughout the year, and not just the two weeks leading up to

Other collectors go door to door, including Helen Lewis - who collects in Elmstone Hardwick - and has given up a lot of her time to raise money in her community.

Peter added: “The Tewkesbury Poppy Appeal would be substantially smaller without our dedicated supporters, we are extremely grateful to everyone for their contribution.”

FAIR DATE IS FIXED Tewkesbury’s popular Vintage Fair will return to the Watson Hall next Spring.

Period collectables, clothing and beauty will be back on Saturday 23rd April with a market, fashion show, live music and teas all on the menu.

Robert Davis with his award from Tewkesbury British Legion Remembrance Sunday.

They make significant donations throughout the year.”

Organisers also rely on individuals who distribute and collect a number of donation boxes to the wider community.

Margaret Keeper has supported the charity for many years, and distributes to the town's trading estates.

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This month the puzzle conceals the names of twelve artists who have had Christmas No.1 singles in the UK THE BEATLES BENNY HILL BONEY M AL MARTINO ELVIS PRESLEY MUD PINK FLOYD QUEEN SLADE SPICE GIRLS WESTLIFE WINGS 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.

Crafty ideas for Christmas If you are looking for unusual and original gifts to give this Christmas, Tewkesbury’s December Farmers and Craft Market could be just for you.

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At Abbey Lawns Car Park on Saturday 12th December you will find a great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts.

Stalls include Local beers and ciders, handmade chocolates meat, cheese, pies and meals.

You will also find locally grown vegetables, artisan breads, cakes and pastries on offer.

There will be local honey and beeswax candles, plus a range of handmade gifts, jewellery, glassware, toys and books to choose from.

The market runs from 9.00am until 1.30pm. for more on stalls email Trade.CotswoldMarkets @gmail.com

FESTIVE SEASON WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION DATES For information on collection dates for household waste and re-cycling over the Christmas holidays, please check out your local council websites: tewkesbury.gov.uk or wychavon.gov.uk

Lila

by Marilynne Robinson, PB £8.99 This is the final part of Marilynne Robinson's 'Gilead' trilogy. The first volume, 'Gilead' recounted the story of Rev. John Ames, while in 'Home', the second, the storyline moves across town to Rev. Broughton, Ames' lifetime friend and colleague, and focusses on Broughton's prodigal son, Jack.

In 'Lila' we are provided with an overview of the background to the earlier books. We learn how Lila arrives in Iowa and settles in the town of Gilead to eventually marry widowed John Ames and to bear him a son.

Each book is a story in its own right and can stand alone, so if you choose to read 'Lila' first, I doubt it will spoil the pleasure of reading the full trilogy. However I can recommend spoiling oneself, indulge, and over Christmas reading all three!

Lila, an orphan, abducted from a home by strangely named, Doll, has lived a rough life, experiencing the depression, before she has even ventured as far as remote Gilead to end up squatting in a derelict house away from town.

Lila's life is the focus, but we also enhance our knowledge of their marriage as seen in 'Gilead' and her life with John Adams, their meeting and while it might be the wrong word, their courtship.

Their marriage produces a son to whom, in 'Gilead', Ames is writing a letter for his offspring to read when he is grown up. Yet this book with religious connotations and quotations as the friendship of two Reverends might well partake in, provides a particular view into American mid-west rural life.

Marilynne Robinson is a polished writer much applauded with prizes and nominations. Reading this book you can see why. It is an unusual story of love and companionship.

Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop & Music Room High Street Tewkesbury

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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.

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Gupshill New Year Eve experience including a sumptuous five course dinner, a fantastic party and DJ/disco, See in the New Year in style at one of Gloucestershire’s finest pubs.

welcome glass of alcoholic punch or fruit juice on arrival

nibbles a selection of speciality breads – marinated olives

to start crab prawn & crab spring rolls – coriander yoghurt & chilli sauce soup – v cajun sweetcorn chowder – roasted pepper fritter cassoulet pan fried chorizo & bean cassoulet – filo basket – air dried serano wafer duck warm confit duck – spring onion – plum sauce – pancakes tart – v smoked applewood, leek & oyster mushroom tart

to follow sirloin char-grilled sirloin steak topped with paté stuffed mushroom broccoli – rosti potato – port jus please state cooking option

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers

duck pan fried barbary duck breast – fondant potato – green beans- orange & redcurrant sauce pork sage crusted medallions of pork – bubble & squeak cake – spinach – tomato & mascarpone sauce mullet roasted red mullet – apricot & pomegranate cous cous – red pepper coulis – pak choi strudel – v baked roquefort broccoli & walnut strudel dauphinoise potatoes – courgette provencale

to finish assiette of desserts triple chocolate & hazelnut brownie iced strawberry daiquiri parfait mango & passion fruit tart coffee or tea with petit four chocolates

the party party – disco and dj to follow the dining, with a free midnight buffet - free 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.

All dishes, prices and events could be subject to market or seasonal fluctuations beyond our control No under 18’s

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Engall Castle December Advert 23/11/2015 16:37 Page 1

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Bushley Green

£750,000

Bredon’s Norton

Grade II Listed farmhouse sympathetically updated, whilst retaining many original features. 4 double bedrooms; master with dressing room & ensuite; large kitchen/breakfast/family room; utility & large pantry; 3 reception rooms; family bathroom; downstairs wc/shower room; double garage; attractive gardens; driveway parking; attic with potential.

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Delightful Grade II listed detached village home which has been sympathetically extended and improved situated within a lovely village location. 3/4 bedrooms; 2/3 reception rooms; Pretty gardens; small paddock with lovely views; ample driveway parking; family bathroom; guest wc; Oil fired heating.

Bushley Green

£395,000

Mitton

£350,000

Earls Croome

£325,000

Handsome Grade II listed detached country home with detached outbuildings and beautiful gardens. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; dual aspect lounge; dining room; large kitchen/ breakfast room; 2 bathrooms; laundry room; ample parking; character throughout; detached carport; detached 2 storey brick outbuilding.

Tewkesbury

£295,000

A lovely detached house with rear garden backing onto open fields. 4 bedrooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; lounge; downstairs wc; family bathroom; ample driveway parking; garage. EPC D.

Sitting in an idyllic location, this red brick Victorian cottage is quite delightful. 4 bedrooms; dual aspect lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; utility room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; garden backing onto open fields; driveway parking. EPC E.

A handsome, double fronted detached home was built in the late 1950s and benefits from the era’s generously proportioned layout. Sitting in a good sized private, corner plot the south facing gardens are lovely. 3 double bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; UPVC windows; gas central heating; garage. EPC tba.

Northway

Mitton

Twyning

£190,000

£245,000

Detached versatile modern bungalow with the advantage of a lovely mature garden. Ample driveway parking with carport; side access; 2/3 bedrooms; kitchen/breakfast room; large conservatory; lounge with log burner; contemporary styled bathroom; double glazed windows; gas central heating; beautifully presented throughout. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

£180,000

A delightful home in the popular residential area of Walton Cardiff. 3 bedrooms; bathroom; lounge/dining room; modern kitchen; downstairs wc; south facing rear garden; single garage; ample parking; gas central heating; open aspect overlooking small green to the front. EPC C.

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£235,000

Immaculate inside and out, this delightful semi detached bungalow is within walking distance to the town centre. 2 bedrooms; lounge; modern kitchen; conservatory; shower room; private rear garden; single garage. EPC D.

Great opportunity to buy this modern mid terraced house in this sought after village location. 2 double bedrooms; lounge; good sized kitchen/ dining room; family bathroom; garden; parking; rear gated access. EPC E.

Rosefields

Tewkesbury

£130,000

Stylish, modern and with two double bedrooms; master with ensuite shower room - this is a super top floor apartment.

Under 10 years old - some NHBC remaining; Located on the popular Rosefields development within easy walking distance of the town centre; Open plan living room, modern kitchen; bathroom; allocated parking. Gas central heating. EPC B.

£67,000

Great opportunity to downsize, get on the property ladder or for investors. Open plan living room with kitchen; double bedroom; bathroom; parking; communal gardens; UPVC double glazed windows. EPC C.

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue

EQUESTRIAN WHAT’S ON SUN 6th DEC: Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206 WED 16th DEC: Leadon Vale Evening Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206 EQUESTRIAN CENTRES & RIDING SCHOOLS: Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, Gloucester GL2 2RG Tel: 01452 720288

Tewkesbury Riding School, Cherry Orchard Lane, Twyning Tewkesbury GL20 6JH - off A438 (opp. Puckrup Hall) Tel: 07879 027790 Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association.

Tel: 01242 584420 cotswoldrda.org.uk Home Farm Equestrian Centre, Brockhampton Lane, Swindon Village Near Cheltenham GL51 9RS Tel: 01242 248164

DEER ON THE DOORSTEP At this time of year the majority of the calls we get concern hedgehogs, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue. With the onset of the colder weather, late-litter juveniles are admitted because they are too small to survive the winter and several species of internal parasite also cause many problems for the youngsters in the autumn months.

At the time of writing we have 160 of the prickly creatures in our care!

As a result, we are using over 1,000 tins of pet food every week and donations of food are urgently needed. Each hedgehog costs around £5 per week to feed so you can see why the winter months are very expensive for us at Vale.

Apart from hedgehogs, this time of year also brings an increase in calls about deer and we seem to have had a particularly high number in recent weeks:

Fallow doe and fawn

STRUGGLING TO FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR PET? Look no further, we have a selection of thoughtful gifts to make any pet's Christmas.

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Firstly there was a call to one almost on our doorstep, in the road just outside our driveway.

He had been hit by a car and, following x-rays he was found to have a broken back and we had no choice but to put him to sleep.

Another Beckford call was to a young fallow deer with a hind leg caught in a fence.

The call came from a lady driving to work who had seen the youngster with his mum walking down the road but when the car approached they jumped the fence to get away from the road.

As he jumped, the fawn got his leg caught in the fence and was left hanging helplessly. We were able to free him within minutes and so his injuries were limited to a small wound that needed suturing and we were able to release him back onto Bredon Hill a few days later.

Yet another fallow was found collapsed in a field near Elmley Castle.

Weighing 50kgs he was a large but juvenile stag with what turned out to be brain damage due to head injuries, although we don’t know how they were sustained.

Despite initial treatment, he died a couple of days later.

A fully grown fallow stag, complete with a

We were also called to an adult muntjac deer that had fallen into the canal in Droitwich. By the time we arrived at the scene, members of the public had pulled him out of the water and he was wrapped in a blanket on the bank.

This time of year is the rutting season for deer which is the reason there is much more movement and therefore more accidents and incidents involving them at the moment.

Fallow doe (a deer - a female deer)

massive set of antlers, fell into an open septic tank in the Forest of Dean.

We called on Scott Passmore, a wildlife rehabilitator from the area, to assess the situation.

The fire brigade were called in and eventually managed to pull the stag out of the tank. He ran off into the woods, the only injuries being to his pride.

Fallow fawn

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TEWKESBURY LIGHTS UP Revellers turned out in their thousands to see Father Christmas switch on Tewkesbury’s wonderful Christmas Lights. There was also a busy market craft stalls, entertainment, rides and music to warm everyone’s hearts. Photographer Nick Jones of the Photo Studio was there to record the happy scene.

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with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society Before the War Memorial was erected in 1922, the Cross was always the centre of the Town, writes John Dixon.

It is believed in the Middle Ages a Tolsey Hall, similar to that in Ledbury, was erected in the area in order to exact tolls from traders coming into the town.

By 1789 the Corporation wished to pull it down and erect a new market hall on cleared land in Church Street. The Council could not afford the cost and so entered into a sort of PFI (Private Funding Initiative) and sold the lease to business men.

By 1838 the value of the tolls had declined and the hall was sold off again - but the decline continued until it was sold to the builder Thomas Collins. It was believed that his plan was to erect a new Wesleyan Methodist Church there to replace the overcrowded Chapel in Tolsey Lane (now the Antiques Showroom).

This was achieved in 1878 and the Then became the Now. Were the old columns used as today’s gate supports?

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- The view from the sky -

Tewkesbury Abbey from the sky at sunset

THE VIEW FROM THE SKY Owner of DR-One, Jordan Robinson, an Aerial Videography and Photography company, is fully CAA UK Certified, PfAW (Permission for Aerial Work) fully insured aerial filming company and is based in Bushley, Tewkesbury.

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BROWNIES VISITED BY TEWKESBURY TOWN MAYOR 3rd Tewkesbury Brownies recently entered a competition to design a permanent feature for the Victoria Gardens, in Tewkesbury. The competition was to design a feature for the blank wall at the southern end of the gardens.

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The Brownies come up with ideas and designs, which was then put together to create a plaque for Victoria Gardens.

Over 20 designs were entered for the competition and the girls were awarded an impressive third place.

Councillor John Badham, Tewkesbury Town Mayor presented the unit with their certificate, saying that he was very impressed with the design and all the hard work that they have done for the Victoria Gardens.

Dawn Hunt, Chairperson for Victoria Pleasure Gardens was also present and she said, “Your design was so good, we are hoping to use it in a future project. Well Done girls”.

Tewkesbury 3rd Brownies have been helping out at the Victoria Gardens, with gardening and growing sunflowers, which were planted later in the summer.

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NASCAR JUNIOR JAMES GETS A FIRST With the Junior Nascar season nearing its end, young, local driver James Wallis raced at Buxton raceway on 24/25th October.

Weather conditions on day 1 were very wet, but despite this, James took his first win of the series and set the best lap times of the day.

He went onto also win the grand final of the day, with some impressive driving. Day 2 was drier and James was placed in all races, including a very respectable 3rd in the British Championship race, from 3rd place on the grid.

Overall it has been a very good rookie season for James, who now stands 4th in the cham-

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The family of Colin Phelps, with the support of Tewkesbury Rugby Club, SADS UK and Gloucestershire Ambulance Service are holding a raffle to raise £1600 to buy and install a defibrillator at Tewkesbury Rugby Club in memory of Colin, who died suddenly at the age of 34 to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

The defibrillator will be accessible to anybody who may need it in the Vineyards area and local vicinity.

The draw will take place at Tewkesbury Rugby Club on Saturday 5th December at 1.30pm. Raffle tickets are available to buy from

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CHRISTMAS SAFETY TIPS

by Jamie O'Keeffe, Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service

Firstly all at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue would like to wish you and your family a very happy and safe Christmas!

To help with that, here are some top tips from your local firefighters.

Always make sure your smoke alarm is working.

Make sure your Christmas lights conform to the British standard.

Ensure you switch off your fairy lights and unplug them if you leave the house or got to bed.

Don’t overload sockets.

Don’t have the bulbs from the lights touching paper decorations.

Always use an RCD (residual current device) on outdoor lights & equipment. This is a safety device which can instantly switch off the power if there is a fault.

Decorations made of paper burn easily, don’t

attach them to heaters or lights (which can get hot).

Don’t put paper or cards near naked flames or open fires.

Always put candles on a heat resistant surface and in proper holders.

Position candles away from curtains and other fabrics.

Don’t put candles underneath shelves.

Keep a gap (approx. 4 inches/100mm) between candles.

Don’t move candles while they are still burning.

Extinguish candles properly before going out or to bed.

Never leave cooking unattended & don’t cook while drunk.

Keep naked flames

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Lastly you can ask the experts at GFRS for advice, you can also arrange a Free Safe & Well Check, where we go through all these points and more in greater detail.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMPUTER

by Rob Daunter of Tewkesbury Computers Christmas is coming and its possible at the time of reading this article you are contemplating buying a new computer for yourself, little Jimmy / Janet or your partner or if you are not sure yet and need persuading lets work out first of all in terms of age how old is old for a computer?

For businesses, the general recommendation is to plan to EOL (End of Life) hardware after 4 years on average. For Laptops, a 3 year plan is more often advisable.

Costs of maintaining hardware for longer than 4 years begin to outweigh benefits of not replacing the hardware.

Things over 5 years old begin to become active problems for doing business.

For individual users, the question becomes somewhat more difficult to answer as this is based on your needs. In general, it is given that a system will continue to fulfil it's intended purpose for a period of 3-5 years. If your case is exceptionally intensive, replacing at the 3 year point is a good plan.

When buying a computer be this a laptop, desktop or tablet etc, do not go for price alone as the saying is true you do get what you pay for.

Secondly go for a reputable manufacturer who is a MNC or other-

wise known as a multinational such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Lenovo etc. etc and purchase from a well respected local source or from one of the many online etailers.

Once you have figured out your price point, specification and manufacturer do not leave this present in the box until Christmas day as lengthy setup times could tarnish the surprise also check that you have good antivirus cover in place and that your computer is setup with your broadband provider.

To remember the

many passwords, your email address and other settings it is important to keep a secure written record of your details in case you ever need to go troubleshooting when a problem happens.

Looking after your computer is easy, just keep food and drink away treat it carefully and your computer will give you many years of pleasure.

If you need help setting up a computer already purchased or interested in a new computer call Tewkesbury Computers on 01684 298100 for a free no obligation chat.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year At Halfords Traditional Butchers, we offer meats sourced and produced as locally as possible Open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.15pm Saturday 8.00am - 4.00pm

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DECEMBER MAKEOVER with Emma Lawson of Ell Hair Salon This month Emma Lawson makes over local lady Sue Key. Firstly Emma primes Sue’s face to even out the skin pores then she applied iTint light and iPowder light to seal the eyes.

The eyebrows are brushed with iGroom eyebrow florence tint and iFlick liner is added to the top and bottom lids.

Sue’s cheeks are tinted with Ice Pop and her lips have an even coat of iSlick Cashmere.

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NEW POETRY EVENING Bookworm will be holding a Poetry Evening on Tuesday, 8th December 7pm at Bookworm, 150 High St., Tewkesbury.

Anna Saunders, Director of Cheltenham Poetry Festival will be our guest for the evening and she will be reading from her latest book 'Kissing the She Bear'.

The second part of the evening will be an 'open mic' session for those wishing to read a poem holding a special meaning for them.

Anna has very kindly offered to help Bookworm develop a Poetry Festival for Tewkesbury in 2016; we would be delighted to hear from any group, or

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MUSIC FROM THE BAROQUE Tewkesbury Abbey Saturday 5th December at 7.30pm Tewkesbury Choral Society with Regency Sinfonia Tickets £15 from The Abbey Shop 01684 276655) The Roses Theatre Box Office (01684 295074) or www.rosestheatre.org www.tewkesburychoral.org.uk

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THE ORIGINS OF LOCAL BUILDING STONE

By Rob & Margaret (Boo) Vernon and Hazel Edwards and Rosie MacLeod Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust, based at the University of Worcester, is currently undertaking an important project looking at the use of natural stone in the built environment and the quarries which supplied it. www.geocaching.com the database which also A Thousand Years of seeking to untangle the /geocache/GC5G8A1_eht includes information Building with Stone is a history of the use of 4-building-stones-inand useful comments 3½ year programme, stone in all the pre 1880 bredon-village from the geologist’s primarily funded by the heritage buildings localTwo more geological notebooks, produced Heritage Lottery Fund. It ly, not just those listed trails are planned for during detailed mapping has a unique website

by Historic England.

Bredon Hill next year, as of the area by the with a growing database Alongside Bredon, sevof more than 3000 well as adding more Institute of Geological eral other nearby vilbuildings and quarries information about the Sciences in the 1960s. lages have also been which is freely searchrecorded. Take a look at stones used for building Alongside this work, the online map to find able at www.buildingin more Bredon Hill vilthe group have also set up a village trail, or information about all stones.org.uk. lages. earthcache, through these buildings.

The Bredon Cluster To find out more which many visitors The Bredon based Group of volunteers about the group and its work, contact have added photos and volunteers have added working on the Building building.stones@worc.ac comments about the vilmore than 75 quarries Stones project is record.uk. lage. Find the trail at located on Bredon Hill to ing, cataloguing and

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The photographs above show examples of some of the more unusual walls in the Bredon village conservation area. Probably dating from the late 18th century, the walls are constructed from oolitic limestone with basal blocks of copper slag, perhaps imported from the Bristol area via the River Avon to Bredon. The walls show later modifications using local bricks and capping stones.

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LOCAL COLOURED RIBBON SCHEME FOR DOG OWNERS Owner of Northway Pet Shop, Animals Only, Nigel Sligh told us that some of his customers had experienced difficulties with dogs under training meeting other canine friends.

Occasionally a boisterous or playful dog can create an adverse reaction from other dogs or even people.

In response Nigel suggests adopting an existing scheme, that he will promote instore and through Tewkesbury Direct, that will help concerned dog walkers.

Nigel suggests tying a red, yellow or green ribbon to the dogs’ lead to

suggest to others the personality of their pet.

A green ribbon means I like being fussed by anybody, yellow means I’m nervous give me some space and red means I’m grumpy please leave me alone.

If you would like to find out more pop into Animals Only at the Northway Shopping Centre.

DOG WALKER TRAFFIC LIGHT SCHEME

What Colour is Your Dog?

I’M GRUMPY PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE!

I’M NERVOUS GIVE ME SOME SPACE!

I LIKE BEING FUSSED BY ANYBODY!

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the girls at Shelly’s!

12 Church Street, Tewkesbury 01684 294669 www.shellys-hair-salon.com shellyshairsalon@gmail.com

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Nordman Firs (Non Drop) Norway Spruce Fresh from our own Plantation - 3-12ft

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS and GIFTS Wild Bird Food and Feeders • Spring Flowering Bulbs

BROOKES FRUIT & VEGETABLES Free and Ample Parking

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Creating beautiful flowers for Christmas• Special Occasions • Corporate Events • Interflora • Helium Balloons • Gift Wrapping • Call and Collect Service

HAND TIED BOUQUETS A SPECIALITY maria@designforflowers.co.uk (01684) 290288 We also supply wholesale - call Russell 01684 296680

BROWN’S GARDEN RESTAURANT BOOK NOW for our Festive Lunches, served daily from Monday 7th - Thursday 24th December WHEN YOU’RE TIRED OF TURKEY try one of our delicious pies or hotpots between Christmas and New Year

Breakfasts, Homecooked Fresh Lunches, Afternoon Teas, Cakes and Treats

Sunday Roasts - Bookings advised Parties - 24 hours notice - Patio Garden - Private Hire

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SIXTIES LEGENDS TO PLAY IN RIPPLE The Ramrods: set to play at the Railway Inn, Ripple

Home-grown and local seasonal produce our speciality Enjoy the quality and freshness this Christmas time.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN FRUIT BASKETS ALSO AVAILABLE Christmas and New Year Opening Hours: Mon 21st, Tues 22nd, Wed 23rd Dec 9.00am - 5.00pm Christmas Eve, Thurs 24th Dec 9.00am - 12.30pm Re-Open New Year’s Eve 9.00am - 12.30pm “I would like to thank customers old and new for their continued support and wish them all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year”

FREE PARKING • TEWKESBURY GARDEN CENTRE WORCESTER ROAD (A38) • TEWKESBURY • GL20 6EB PHONE 07921 529438

Local legends from the 1960s are set to get the joint jumping in Ripple on New Year’s Eve. The Ramrods are a five piece band originally formed in Cheltenham who, in their heyday, supported the likes of The Animals, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates and Gerry and The Pacemakers.

They are also the group who gave Brian Jones his first break, before he went on to found the Rolling Stones.

Although they split in 1967, the band reformed and have now marked over 50 years on the circuit. Tickets for their Ripple Concert, at the Railway Inn, can be reserved at the pub or by telephoning 01684 592225

TEWKESBURY SCHOOL CAROL SERVICE Monday 14th December at 7pm Tewkesbury Abbey

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Free Quotes, Prompt Service, and Quality Work, carried out by Professional Tradesmen.

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Christmas at the

Royal Hop Pole Hotel in Tewkesbury Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Main Meal and a Drink Available until Wednesday 23rd December Bookings now being taken

Winter Warmers by our Real Fire Mulled Cider £2.99 per pint £1.50 per half We are in the CAMRA

Good Beer Guide 2016

Friends and relatives visiting for New Year?

Stay with us!

28 beautiful en suite rooms - from £44 per night The Royal Hop Pole Hotel 94 Church Street TEWKESBURY GL20 5RS

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Have you seen the lock keeper’s garden?

Tewkesbury’s Lock House garden is blossoming under new Lock Keeper Nicola Lancaster. It was awarded a Silver Gilt certificate in the category ‘Commercial and Offices’ in the successful Tewkesbury in Bloom campaign.

Nicola says: “I’m over the moon. Regular as a destination mooring place for visitors to Avon Lock will know how boaters and sees the garden as a way hard I’ve worked this summer and to to do this. receive recognition and reward from the “I want to make this industrial town feels great. I’d like to thank the landscape as beautiful as I can. I hope volunteers and the Trust for all their help to make the lock a place for visitors to Tewkesbury to remember, to encourand support. Nicola works for local age boaters to use our town and to charity The Avon Navigation Trust. invite locals to enjoy the green and It is their role to administer, maintain Lock House gardens”. and improve the River Avon along the Further improvements to the green 47 navigable miles from Stratford-on-Avon to Tewkesbury’s lock. and lock gardens are planned - and The Avon lock acts as a toll station for next year Nicola will be going for boaters whose river licence fees provide gold. essential income to fund repairs and Nicola is pictured (right) with her improvements to the waterway. award from this year’s Tewkesbury in Nicola is keen to promote Avon Lock Bloom competition.

For Christmas Dairy Products and Goodies delivered to your door this year, call

Tewkesbury (01684) 274132 or Cheltenham (01242) 672426

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

CONSULT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST National campaigns are directing patients more and more to seek the advice and support of their local Community Pharmacist, writes Peter Badham.

The driver for this is that the whole NHS is under enormous pressure - in particular GPs and the A&E service - and has no spare capacity.

Winter is on the way and there are concerns how the service could cope if we had an epidemic.

In Pharmacy we are seeing more and more patients following this Peter Badham good advice to come to the pharmacist first.

We now have so have the skills and many exciting services knowledge to do the job. to offer patients, for If the pharmacist wants example the Minor to provide additional Aliment Service, where services such as the flu we can give patients vaccination, this appropriate treatments requires half a day’s for 26 common conditraining followed by an tions. These are free if on-line examination. the patient does not pay Finally, all pharmafor their prescriptions. cists have to engage Some patients have with on-going training concerns over how well to ensure they are up to qualified the pharmacist date with new drugs, is, what training has and submit evidence to he/she had? Do they our governing body of have the knowledge? the work they have These are fair quesdone. tions, and to reassure So, can you trust your readers I can say that a pharmacist, does he pharmacist spends four or she know what they years at university, folare doing talking about , lowed by a year pre rewell I am sure you registration working would agree they do , so under a trained pharmacall in and see your cist. pharmacist for advice/ They then have to sit or help today, without an exam to ensure they an appointment.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

A REAL WINTER WARMER OF A WALK If you fancy blowing away some of the post-Christmas cobwebs, there’s no better way than to head for the hills, 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 Track. Walk up through the fields around the (8). Walk straight down Tree pub at Conderton, the trees, and pass a fort. the lane to return to walk up the street at the barn on your left. Carry Carry on walking Conderton. A pint by the fire in the pub is recomside of the pub and take straight on along the down the valley, with a mended! the first left turn (1) into track for three quarters stream to your left and The village is accessia lane with a stream on of a mile, with the open trees to the right, and ble by the 540 bus from the right hand side, and fields to your left. eventually you will come Tewkesbury - although a thatched cottage to the The views back down to a gate which emerges there is no service on left. This attractive little the Vale of Gloucester on to a rough track with Sundays and on holistreet is known as are far-reaching in clear a barn to the left. (7). days. The bus stops near Watergrip Lane. weather. The line of the Carry on down the hill the pottery, a short disuntil the track joins a tance from the Yew Tree. lane by a metal barrier.

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Exciting Times at Folly Gardens Conderton Orchard in the snow 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).

This is a permissive path known as Rich Hill

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.

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

Please keep dogs on a lead here as there are often sheep grazing in

At Folly Gardens Veterinary Practice, the health, safety and comfort of your pets are our top priorities and with this in mind, we are very pleased to introduce a new member of the team, vet Joe Binfield.

Joe is returning to Gloucestershire after having spent five years working in a veterinary practice in Newbury alongside 25 other vets. He is a keen rugby player turning referee, and is now completing a post-graduate Certificate in Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic Surgery alongside his full time work. This further study involves 400 hours of learning study over three to five years. It also reflects Joe’s interest in hind limb lameness, fracture repair and arthritis, enabling Folly Gardens to continue to offer the very best for your pet.

As part of Joe Binfield MRCVS our ongoing commitment to investment, we are now one of the first clinics locally to be able to offer your pet the option of keyhole surgery. Laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery has been the preferred options for many forms of human surgery for some years now. The technique of making two or three tiny access wounds and using a camera and fine, specialist instruments to neuter, take biopsies or perform exploratory surgery to assist a diagnosis, is much less invasive than open surgery. Additional benefits include patients experiencing less pain, faster wound healing as well as a reduction in the risk of infection. This means more procedures can be done as day cases and usually, animals will recover more quickly.

Christmas Opening Hours

Thursday 24th Christmas Eve - Open 8am - 5 pm (emergencies between 5.00pm and 6.30pm) Friday 25th Dec Christmas Day - Closed Saturday 26th Dec Boxing Day - Closed Sunday 27th Dec - Closed Monday 28th Dec Bank holiday - Closed Tues 29th - Thurs 31st Dec- Open as usual Friday 1st Jan - Closed Saturday 2nd Jan - Open as usual

To find out more about the benefits of keyhole surgery, especially when spaying, please call us on 01684 292244 or 01242 679880. Wishing you and your pets a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

In case of emergency, when the clinic is closed please call 07074 838999

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.

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PUB QUIZ ????

5: Where is the driest place on Earth?

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

2: Which footballer has made the most international appearances for England?

3: Which European city has gifted the Christmas Tree for Trafalgar Square since 1947?

1: Which artist or band has had the most Christmas Number one singles in the official UK charts?

4: Which TV programme attracted the largest ever audience for a Christmas Day broadcast in the UK?

6: Which British actor and film producer, who died recently, featured in ‘Z Cars’ and ‘Kes’, and also spent three weeks as a BBC Newsreader?

ANSWERS: 1.The Beatles (four); 2.

Peter Shilton (125 caps); 3. Oslo; 4.

EastEnders (1986); 5. Atacama Desert (South America); 6. Collin Welland

FESTIVE TUDOR BIRDS OF PREY DAY Tewkesbury’s popular John Moore Museum starts its 2016 programme with a live animal event on Saturday 2nd January.

Falconry was an incredibly popular sport in Tudor times.

Henry VIII was an avid falconer and Anne Boleyn chose the falcon as her symbol.

During the festive period you can learn how important birds of prey were to the Tudors, as a costumed falconer (from Midlands based J.R.C.S Falconry) will be at the museum to tell visitors all about these

amazing creatures and answer questions.

They will be bringing along a kestrel, a buzzard, a Peregrine falcon, a barn owl and an eagle owl - and there will be a chance to meet these feathered friends.

There will be two sessions, from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

Tickets cost £3.00, for adults, £2.50 for seniors and students and £2.00 for children. Family tick-

ets are also available, priced at £8.00.

For more information call 01684 297174 or visitwww.johnmooremuseum.org

IT’S A CHRISTMAS STEAM CRACKER! Volunteers at the award-winning Gloucestershire Warwickshire railway are gearing up for one of their biggest events of the year.

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

CHINESE & MALAYSIAN CUISINE

01684 293714 or 07724 630083

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

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

(CLOSED MONDAYS) EXCLUDES BANK HOLIDAY

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

01684 292046 (MINIMUM ORDER £15)

Quay Street, Tewkesbury

17 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AL

01684 293220 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

01684 290888 STONE WILLY’S PIZZA

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

At The Royal Oak, Main Road, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7LW Restaurant Opening Times Monday & Wednesday-Sunday Lunch: 12 noon-2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm-11.00pm Take Away Collection Get 10% Off Delivery service within 3 miles Pub open every day from Noon

CHRISTMAS DAY Pub open: 11am-3pm and 6pm-1am Restaurant: 12-2.30pm and 6pm-1am

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Celebrating 16 years in Tewkesbury DINE IN • DINE OUT TAKEAWAYS • (01684) 273727

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The Christmas Cracker Gala, held on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th December, could be the perfect antidote to cold turkey!

There will be two steam locos, three diesel engines and a vintage rail car operating services on both days.

Whether you are a steam enthusiast or a diesel fan, or you just want to see the beauty of the Cotswolds rolling by, this event will surely delight you.

Trains will be running the full length of the line

between Laverton and Cheltenham Race Course Station.

They will cross the famous viaduct at Stanway and pass through the tunnel at Greet on a 24 mile round trip through glorious scenery.

Buffet cars will be on the trains, and refreshments wil also be available at Toddington and Winchcombe stations.

There is free parking at Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse.

For more details visit www.gwsr.com

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Tewkesbury LIVE sponsored by

THE BERKELEY ARMS

HOME OF LIVE MUSIC IN TEWKESBURY 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 St, Tewkesbury 01684 290555 WED 2nd DEC: The Christmas Crooners, The Roses Theatre.

FRI 11th DEC: Paul Da Vinci, Farmers Arms, Apperley

FRI 18th DEC: Medicine Spoon, The Berkeley Arms.

FRI 4th DEC: The Amazing Lipinski Brothers Band, Farmers Arms, Apperley

FRI 11th DEC: Blues Anoraks, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 19th DEC: Kick Back Party Band, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

FRI 4th DEC: Blueshound, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 12th DEC: The Rubies, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

SAT 5th DEC: Jamie Smith’s Mabon, Market Theatre, Ledbury.

SAT 12th DEC: The Roving Crows Christmas Bash, The Watson Hall.

SAT 5th DEC: Bad Cats, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

SAT 5th DEC: The Doonies, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 12th DEC & SUN 13th DEC: Tewkesbury Town Band Christmas Concerts, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 5th DEC: Gordon Dean, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 19th DEC: Thunder Road, The Berkeley Arms.

SUN 20th DEC: Markey Boyle, The Nottingham Arms.

Woo Town (4-7pm), The White Bear.

THUR 24th DEC: The Works, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

Aardvark Stew, The Berkeley Arms.

SUN 6th DEC: St Agnes Fountain Christmas Show, The Roses Theatre.

SUN 13th DEC: Markey Boyle, The Nottingham Arms.

SAT 26th DEC: Outcasts,Wheelhouse Marina, Upton

SUN 6th DEC: Last Man Standing, The Nottingham Arms.

SUN 13th DEC: Thunder Road (4-7pm) The White Bear.

SUN 27th DEC: Sax Appeal and Sax n’ Axe (4-7pm), The White Bear.

SUN 6th DEC: Greg Winters (4-7pm), The White Bear.

THURS 17th DEC: Skallywags Comedy Night, The Berkeley Arms.

THURS 31st DEC: Andy Margret, The Nottingham Arms.

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

Orders now being taken for Christmas

• Local Turkeys • Cockerels • Gammon Joints • Geese • Beef • Lamb • Pork • Sausage Meat …and don't forget your 'Pigs in Blankets'

Gift vouchers now available 81/82 Barton Street Tewkesbury Tel. 01684 295002

WHAT’S ON This Month FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday afternoons. Booking essential 01684 293086.

CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre. Second Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm. For those with memory problems and their carers/companions. We have tea and cakes and have fun singing our favourite songs together. £2.50pp. For more details please ring 01684 772559.

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tuesday, 10.00am-11/00am, 50+.

The Scout Hut, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury.

For more details, please contact Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200.

THE TEWKESBURY LIBRARY CRAFT CLUB: Free club for people who enjoy chatting and sharing ideas about crafts; sewing, knitting, cardmaking jewellery making while they work.

Please ask at the library or call Deborah on 01684 276503.

BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2.pm - 4pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre.

Open to all sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers.

British Lung Foundation Support Group.

BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month, 1pm-5pm. In the Village Hall, Bredon.

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

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

In addition to the advice and support available, there is also the opportunity to participate in craft activities and enjoy tea/coffee and cakes in exchange for a small donation.

For more information call 01684 296238.

RAILWAY SOCIETY’S DECEMBER PROGRAMME Tewkesbury YMCA Railway Society will be holding its final Charity Fundraiser evening on in the YMCA main bar at Church Street from 7.30pm on Saturday 5th December.

The event is open to everyone and will be raising money for the British Heart Foundation.

Other events this month include a presentation by Ralph Ward (Tuesday 8th December) and the photographic competition results evening (Tues 15th December).

This year’s Christmas party will take place on Tuesday 22nd December.

For details of all events call Ian Boskett on 01684 290136

NEW EVENING DINING ON SUNDAYS 6pm-8pm, full menu available

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN Ask us for full details

THURS 24th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS EVE Carol Singers Visiting

CHRISTMAS DAY

Open from 11.00am until 3.00pm

THURS 31st DECEMBER NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY NIGHT Live music with

THE RAMRODS

Buffet • Late Licence • Tickets available The Railway Inn, Station Road, Ripple Tewkesbury GL20 6EY

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

Mythe Road Tewkesbury GL20 6EB 07929 189361 Open daily 9.30am until dusk, half day Sunday

For great cooking...

Farm Fresh Stickbeans • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Leeks Parsnips • Potatoes • Redmarley Tomatoes • Swedes

Free Range Eggs Half Dozen £1.25 • Dozen £2.50

Hay Bales Pet Hay (Small Bale) £2.00 • Seed Hay £3.50 Meadow Hay £3.00 • Wheat Straw £3.00

Haylage

Bale Size 1500 x 850 x 800mm £25.00

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WELL WORTH THE WEIGHT! A bit of space in return for bit of cash can be great at this time of year when many of us are clearing out to make room for the Christmas festivities, whether it is in the home, shed or garage.

BEST PRICES PAID

Local metal recyclers, Burke Bros, based on the Tewkesbury road in Cheltenham, tell us that they are seeing more savvy domestic customers bringing metal sourced from home,and receiving payment for it rather than just taking it to the local tip.

Non Ferrous metals in particular are fetching reasonable amounts and include such household items as Brass taps, showers, door handles,

copper water pipe tanks, dead car batteries and even scrap wire has a value.

Director, Andy Burke says “Bring your scrap to us with some form of Photo ID with your Bank account details, we will weigh your scrap and give you the best price of the day. We will either give you a cheque, there and then or make a payment directly into your bank account that day.”

Burke Bros were

established over 150 years ago and are experts in their field and can be found just before

the railway bridge on the Tewkesbury Road on the way into Cheltenham.

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01242 520160 07791 743639 07858 247311 TEWKESBURY TOWN BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Saturday 12th December at 7.30pm Sunday 13th December at 3.00pm Tickets available now from The Roses Theatre Box Office 01684 295074 www.rosestheatre.org Adults £12.75 Concessions £10.75 Includes an online 75p booking fee.

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SEVERN UNIT HAVE RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR 15TH TRAFALGAR NIGHT DINNER Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service celebrated their 15th Trafalgar Night Dinner with a record attendance of 35 members and guests.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “This year we held the event in our new venue of Brown’s Restaurant who provided an excellent meal and the whole evening was a great success. We were so pleased to welcome as our principal guests Tewkesbury Councillor Ken Powell, Avon Navigation Trust Director Paul Cronin and Regional Volunteer Officer David Frazier who proposed the toast to the Immortal Memory.”

Paul Cronin thanked the MVS on behalf of the Avon Navigation Trust and said “the Trust acknowledges and appreciates all that Severn Unit does in the Tewkesbury area particularly keeping bridges clear after floods and many other ways”.

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On Tuesday 10th November the Big Learner Relay stopped off at Tewkesbury Abbey.

A convoy of driving instructors and learners from Worcester went to the Abbey to a warm reception of locals to swap the top box from the lead car to go on the next relay to Gloucester.

The Abbey Vicar, the Rev Paul Williams, The Town Mayor John Badham and Town Crier

Mike Keen Price were there to see the team on their way.

The convoy is travelling 2,800 miles throughout the UK as a convoy of learners and instructors doing their lessons between handovers.

Last year the convoy raised over £85,000 but

did not pass through Gloucestershire.

The route started in Lisburn, Northern Ireland and ended at Swindon magic roundabouts, a sure favourite for learners, if you have ever had the pleasure of driving round them.

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DELIGHTFUL HANDMADE QUILTS You would think that after running a busy pub that life would quieten down a bit. But not for Tewkesbury lady Val Pollard who used to run the Railway Inn at Ripple.

Ex seamstress Val now spends her time following her love of quilting and produces a myriad of brightly coloured runners, covers, bags and advent calendars to name a few.

Val cuts all her templates and sews them into some exquisite designs, such is her attention to detail and quality Val now makes quilted items to order.

Val will be displaying her craft work at local shows and will be well worth keeping an eye open for.

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TEWKESBURY ART SOCIETY ROUND UP

By Rosamond Farley Tewkesbury Art Society will be holding their "WINTER EXHIBITION" at the Town Hall on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th December. 10.30am until 4pm.

Entrance and Refreshments are Free!!!!! Many Paintings by local artists will be for sale. Please come along and have a cuppa and see which painting would suit as a Christmas present perhaps or even as a treat for yourself.

The Art society has enjoyed a very good year with many members seeing the country side and beautiful houses while they enjoyed outside painting through out the summer.

Our own painting days are enjoyed by our members as are the numerous demonstrations by well known artists throughout the year. Our membership has grown in the last year.

But there will always be a warm welcome for anyone who would like to join, why not come along on an own painting day, you will be given a warm welcome, enjoy a cuppa and talk to us we have many excellent artists who are always happy to share advice and tips. If you like the look of us, perhaps you would like to join.

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TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD AUTUMN GUIDED WALKS Stroll around the battlefield; learn about the politics of the fifteenth century and the events of the battle.

Sunday 6th December. The walks leave from the Crescent, Church Street, (by the bus stop) at 2.30 and will last about two hours.

No booking necessary.

Adults £2.50. Under 15 free.

Stout waterproof shoes recommended.

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CHRISTMAS DAY SOCIAL The George Watson Hall in Barton Street will be opening on Christmas Day between noon and 6pm offering refreshments and company maybe even a game of monopoly for those out and about.

Everyone is welcome to drop in, look out for posters and publicity nearer the time.

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Manager of Boots Beci Gibbs, Ginette Bray in the beans and Assistant Manager Hannah O'Brien.

GINETTE HAS BEAN THERE AND DONE IT Ginette Bray, Customer Assistant at Boots the Chemist, in Bishops Walk, did her bit for the BBC Children in Need appeal.

ROVING CROWS With support from: No Good Nancys A3 Institution Crow’s Christmas Bash Pt.1: Watson Hall, Tewkesbury Saturday 12th December Doors 7.30pm Tickets £10 from www.rovingcrows.com

The bubbly 62 year old sat in a bath of baked beans in the shop window raising money for the cause.

Always game for a laugh, Ginette wanted to raise money for the children who face poverty and to enjoy some of the little things in life we all

enjoy and take for granted.

Ginette wants to pass on all her thanks to the staff at Boots and Tesco with all the other shops, pubs and customers who supported her, she added “Baked beans will never be the same again!”.

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THE SECRETS OF KENJUTSU REVEALED John Foster of Triumph Martial Arts tells us in his own words, about the Arts and the training that takes place regularly at Apperley village Hall.

Firstly, Kenjutsu is traditionally more secretive than other sword arts such as Kendo and Iaido.

It differs from these as it teaches battlefield techniques designed to kill, rather than engaging in a full sword fight.

The grading consists mainly of "kata", which is Japanese for patterns.

These are sequences of movements involving various cuts to an imaginary opponent that the practitioner must learn as their training progresses. The higher the grade, the more intricate and complex the pattern.

As students get through higher grades, they are also expected to become more proficient at their earlier patterns, making

them more free-flowing and natural.

At black belt level, the grading student must perform all 8 patterns that they have learnt so far and perform them to the highest standard.

There are also set standards of dojo etiquette when approaching the floor, drawing the sword from its sheath, putting the sword away, addressing and responding to the instructor/examiner and leaving the floor. Strict silence must also be maintained and students stood to attention when they are not being examined.

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Throughout the grading, the higher grades use blunt practice swords, whereas lower grades use wooden "bokkens", and foam swords are used for the attack and defence practice.

All students passed the grading, with the students and grades listed below (left to right in the picture): Peter Hewitt - 1st Dan Black, Sally Parsley - 5th Kyu Yellow, Rachael Clifford - 5th Kyu Yellow, Peter Eagles - 1st Dan Black, John Foster - 1st Dan Black, Michael Sore - 2nd Kyu

Blue, Philip Mieczynski 1st Dan Black, Dawn Emmery - 1st Kyu Brown, Alan Pollard 5th Kyu Yellow, Dean Pollard - 3rd Kyu Green, Tom Simpson - 5th Kyu Ryan Yellow and Vignaux - 5th Kyu Yellow.

The panel (left to right) consisted of Mr Harry Limer 2nd Dan Kenjutsu (also 4th Dan Taekwondo), Mr Ron Davidson 5th Dan Kenjutsu (also 8th Dan Taekwondo) and special guest Senior Master Clive Harrison 8th Dan

Taekwondo.

Grades are ordered White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown, Black. The grading took place in our regular training hall, Apperley Village Hall in Sawpit Lane, Apperley.

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR A FANTASTIC FIRST YEAR “Its been an amazing first 12 months at Sherdons as we continue to create a golf centre where everyone is welcome and guaranteed fun whatever their standard of golf” says Richard Ballard PGA Professional, GGU Coach and owner of Sherdons Golf Centre.

“And we’ve so much more to come”, he continues with a smile on his face.

Sherdons’ driving range has never been busier and now ranks as one of the finest in the county, having been completely refurbished this year. The range will soon house a new indoor teaching academy with full video and radar launch monitor analysis.

More group coaching sessions for juniors, ladies and seniors are also planned following their rip roaring success this year, as is a new website just after Christmas that will allow visitors to book lessons and reserve tee times online.

“Expect also to see more promotions to reward golfers who visit Sherdons,” confirms Richard “…we’ve proved this year that once you experience Sherdons you want to come back again.”

Membership is up for

the golf club and their pay and play, nine hole Manor Course has broken all records with increased visitors this year proving that Sherdons is so much more than just a driving range.

“Its fast becoming the

go to destination for golfers across Gloucestershire and our challenge is to keep exceeding the expectation of every visitor be they young or old, new to golf or serious player”, concludes Richard.

Here’s to 2016.

Richard Ballard, PGA Professional

EVENTS AT THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND, MALVERN, WR13 6NW 3rd - 6th December, Christmas Shopping Show 13th December, Flea Fair 2nd January, Worcester and Malvern Dog Show 3rd January, Flea Fair

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SOUNDS OF THE SEA IN TEWKESBURY ABBEY Tewkesbury is a long way from the coast, but next spring its great Abbey will echo to the sound of music related to the sea.

Tewkesbury Choral Society is a flourishing choir, which has been performing for Tewkesbury and District since 1844.

On 14th May 2016, accompanied by a large professional orchestra, they will be singing

works by English composers inspired by the sea. The main work will be one of the finest in the choral repertoire. A Sea Symphony was written by the Gloucestershire-born composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and is

an evocative setting of words by the American poet Walt Whitman. It is not religious in the usual sense but is profoundly spiritual in style, and has moved many who have listened to it. It begins with a fanfare, followed by the words:

“Behold, the sea itself !”.

To find out what comes next, why not share in the experience, either in the choir or in the audience?

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Guests were entering into the season of good cheer when they were treated to an evening of sampling fine wines Champagne and food at Teddington Stores.

Almost enjoying their first year since opening, Owner Debs Thompson said “It has been a dream fulfilled bringing some of the finest locally and independently produced food and drink together under one roof, anyone who has not visited and seen what we offer we hope to see you soon”.

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Nickie Phillipson Stow of the Orange Pig Childrens Shop is collecting items and parcels to Send to the Troops.

Nickie has been collecting for the charity for a number of years and this year she is sending parcels to Cyprus, Falklands, two Navy ships, Afghanistan and the Middle East.

Nickie invites anyone

interested in donating items such as toiletries, sweets, puzzles, Pot Noodles, crisps, snacks and little comfort gifts for Christmas, to pop them into her shop and Nickie will dispatch them to the troops.

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Telephone: 01386 800400 Coldplace, just one of the amazing tribute acts appearing at APPFEST 2016.

Mike 0751 316 9244 or Glen 0779 534 2498

Dan Pardoe, organiser of the APPFEST tribute band festival, is offering earlybird tickets to this years gathering, to be held on Saturday 30th July.

This popular event drew masses this year and tickets are available for a very limited period only for £20 instead of £25 per person. Ring for details 01452 780307.

BREDON CHURCH FLOWER GUILD CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 5th December 10am - 12.30pm St Giles Church, Bredon GL20 7LU Stock up for Christmas: Christmas floral arrangements, homemade cakes and savouries, jams and preservers, stocking fillers and small gifts, books, raffle, local crafts and artwork. £2 entry including tea or coffee.

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NEW yEar’S EvE at hiLtON PUCKrUP haLL hOtEL & gOLF CLUB Welcome in New year 2015 with all the family at hilton Puckrup hall. Enjoy a 3 course buffet and children’s buffet, midnight toast and resident DJ in our Balharries restaurant. all ages welcome. residential packages available from £90.00 per adult sharing a standard guest double room and £25.00 per children aged 5-15 year’s sharing parents room.

Upgraded and family rooms available on request and are subject to availability.

Non residential £45.00 per adult and £25.00 per children aged 5-15 year’s. Under 5 years free.

For more information please call 01684 296 503 and ask for Sarah Morris or email sarah.morris2@hilton.com

Party NightS at hiLtON PUCKrUP haLL hOtEL & gOLF CLUB Limited availability on Party Night’s with us during December.

• Friday 11th December • Saturday 12th December £27.95 per person including 3 course meal and DJ afterwards.

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COMMUNITY FUN Jane Griffiths is Tewkesbury’s Community Builder based at the Roses Theatre and funded by the Barnwood Trust.

Her role enables Jane to initiate a number of groups and activities to bring people together.

Recently Jane organised a walking football session at Tewkesbury School Sports Centre which is open to all.

Under the stewardship of Wijnand Wormhoudt (also know as Dutchy), the sessions are registered with Gloucestershire Football Association.

The next session is on Sunday 6th December and then weekly on Sundays at 11.00am Jane has also been working with “Northway Strollers”, a gentle walking group who stroll through Northway on a Friday morning, following accessible routes.

They meet at Brannigan Court at 10.00, stroll for 30-45 minutes, then finish with coffee and biscuits at Brannigan. This group include several people with some form of impairment, but they enjoy the company, fresh air and the opportunity to make friends along the way.

'Brannigan Wailers' (great name!) are a

recently formed fun singing group, who are very enthusiastic about their new hobby, (details on request - I need to check with the facilitator). A further group of residents in Northway have got together to brighten up the interior of the village hall with some colourful paint, and had a bunting-mak-

ing group to create some bright bunting to cheer up the previously bare space. Some of these groups have taken advantage of a Small Sparks grant from Barnwood Trust, up to £250 to enable a group of friends and neighbours to come together and share an interest or hobby.

TEWKESBURY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE Wednesday 9th December 2015 6.00pm - 8.30pm in the Sixth Form Centre Luxury Christmas Hamper Raffle, great Christmas gift ideas, variety of local Christmas stalls, our own students’ gift stall, refreshments, mince pies, mulled wine, on-site parking.

FREE ADMISSION Please join us for our Christmas concert at 7pm on the gym.

“Ladies, don’t get your knickers in a twist over ironing at Christmas, bring it to us and have a merry old time” If you have any laundry or ironing you wish to have done for the festive period, please ensure you bring it in giving us plenty of time to prosess it.

We cannot guarantee any late rush job, as we will still have our regular work to do.

Christmas Opening Hours Monday December 21st 08.30 - 16.00 Tuesday December 22nd 09.00 - 19.00 Wednesday December 23rd 09.00 - 17.00 Thursday December 24th 09.00 - 13.00 The shop will then be closed till Monday January 4th, should anyone wish to pick up any laundry during the closed dates, this may be possible on a pre-arranged agreement.

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Back to School

Tewkesbury Mural Painter, Maxine Williams, Seeks Walls

With Master Clive Harrisons Family Taekwondo

Maxine Williams, based in Tewkesbury, offers a unique service - affordable, creative, quality murals individually designed for each client.

Struggling for a Christmas present that is both enjoyable and beneficial for yourself or your child, then how about joining Master Harrisons Family Taekwondo.

We are Tewkesbury’s oldest and most successful mar al arts school (est. 1985). Instruc on from Master Harrison 8th Degree Black Belt, the highest graded and most experienced Taekwondo instructor in Gloucestershire.

Using Martial Arts to Help Children

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For your special someone this Christmas, she will design and paint a magical mural to inspire and delight any child, and prices start from just £150 including materials for an average sized bedroom, such as Winnie the Pooh shown below.

Max has an extensive and impressive portfolio of work. Shown here is an example of a mural painted in a Hereford Primary School, based on a literary theme: Jungle Book and King Louis. Max is happy working indoors or out, and no commission is too big or too small.

Check out her website www.maxinewilliamsdesign.co.uk or contact her email: maxinewilliamsdesign@live.co.uk, telephone 07972 541034.

We are enrolling new members now!

Call or email for details or come along to a class and see for yourself T. 07902 555345 E. clive01@talktalk.net

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TURKEYS Local Free Range Bronze Turkey £10.88kg Local Free Range White Turkey £8.93kg White Turkey UK £6.40kg Turkey Butterfly/Crown Rolled/Stuffed £8.46kg Local Free Range Goose £11.84kg Pork Loin boned and rolled £5.96kg Gammon Joint £4.95kg Ham half joint £8.84kg - Honey Hame £9.88kg Belly Pork boneless £5.80kg Glos Old Spot Sausages £6.70kg - Chippollatas £8.93kg Glos Old Spot Sausage Meat £4.55kg Pigs in Blankets £8.96kg Streaky Bacon £4.40kg - Back Bacon £4.43kg

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(FITTING ONLY, HAIR WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL COST) Bredon Scouts have been taking part in The Scout Association Dragon Camp award.

October's camp was held in Tewkesbury Abbey, with thanks to permission being granted by Tewkesbury Abbey.

The idea is to sleep under canvas or similar at least one night in each month of the year.

To gain each part of the Award (Bronze, Silver or Gold) we have to camp one night each month and the challenge will be to find as many

different places to camp as possible.

We have slept outside in January, when temperatures dropped below freezing, slept in a bunkhouse in the Staffordshire Moorlands, slept under tarps in Wales and camped in a scouts back garden to name a few.

Next year we are planning several different venues.

CAN YOU HELP? The Cats Protection Cheltenham and Tewkesbury branch as still looking for fosterers in the area.

Anyone interested in helping should contact Bert Sweetman on 03453 712730. The Cats Protection will provide a pen and the food and local volunteer, Joyce Ruddhall, said “It is a most rewarding position.”

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TEWKESBURY’S NEW TARDIS Little Angels Emporium The Power of Touch Through Massage Holistic Therapist & Retailer Karen Owen Daytime Tel: 07415 384 446 Evening Tel: 01684 439 589 littleangelsemporium@outlook.com

A guided tour

Comments have been made, by a few passers by, about the size of the new Leisure centre that is under construction on the Gloucester Road, in as much that it doesn’t look that big.

It is evident that their fears are unfounded after the doors were opened for a special day of guided tours for visitors to see the work to date.

Staff from building contractors Willmot Dixon gave guided tours to over 100 members of the general public, and it is clear the development is massive.

The facilities, based on two floors include the main 25 metre pool, a 20 metre learner pool, a 60 station gymnasium, a dance studio, a sauna, steam rooms a cafe and a shop, it will come with a free car park too.

The new centre will be

run by the same friendly staff from Cascades under the administration of, Places for People, an organisation that runs

over a hundred leisure facilities around the country on behalf of local authorities.

It looks like we have a lot to look forward to when it all opens next year.

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LEADING LAWYERS DF LEGAL WELCOME LOCAL FACE OF CONVEYANCING A leading Tewkesbury law firm has welcomed a well-known local face to its conveyancing team.

DF Legal has recently appointed Karen Dodd who has taken up a post at the firm’s High Street headquarters.

John Daniels, founder of DF Legal said the appointment of Karen was a great boost for the firm.

“Karen is well known in the town having worked for another law practice and she is highly respected having helped many Tewkesbury people in their home moves,” he said. “We are delighted to welcome her to DF Legal as she brings a great level of local expertise and experience, and she has also built up an excellent working relationship with all of the local estate agents,” he added.

“This relationship will be of great benefit to clients in sorting out any issues quickly,” he said.

Karen, who was born and raised in Tewkesbury said she

was relishing the challenge at what she said is a good time for property in the region.

“Figures from the British Bankers Association showed mortgage borrowing in August 2015 as the highest monthly rise for five years and with interest rates still low and lenders now more flexible than they have been for several years the housing market is healthy,” she said.

“Using a local firm with a lawyer who is

available to speak with you at any time is vital for those wishing to take away a great deal of stress and uncertainty at what is nearly always a very tense time,” she said.

“We promise to keep clients informed every step of the way speaking on a regular basis in straightforward language and receiving excellent feedback from satisfied clients who go on to recommend us to others is the best part of the job,” she added.

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ST NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS FAIR The busy start to the Christmas countdown was marked by a very busy Christmas fair held at St Nicholas Church at Ashchurch. The delightful stalls in the beautiful setting inside the church imparted a real festive atmosphere.

Karen Dodd, new conveyancer at DF Legal.

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POLICE NOTES with Police Sergeant Henry Wright

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While gathering your shopping this year, take some time to consider those who may be looking to steal a better deal this Christmas, writes Police Sgt Henry Wright of Tewkesbury Police.

It's an unfortunate fact that for some Christmas provides a number of opportunities for criminals to benefit from the good will of others. I would like to offer a few tips to help you remain vigilant and reduce the chances of being affected by Christmas and New Year crime, whether on the High Street, on a night out or at home.

Protect yourself: •Walk confidently and be aware of your surroundings •Avoid using personal music player or mobile phones •If carrying a bag, wear it with the flap facing you and with the strap over your arm and head •Never leave a club or pub alone and always let people know where you are. Make travel plans beforehand and try to arrange a lift from someone you know.

•Have a taxi number on you and try to use pre-booked taxis rather than hailing one down.

Always sit in the back, behind the driver.

•On public transport, sit close to the driver or guard and also near to

CCTV. Avoid empty areas and if you feel unsafe contact a member of staff.

•If you have no choice but to walk, never walk along dark shortcuts and always face oncoming traffic.

Protect your car: •Park in a well-lit, busy area and ensure you close your car windows, lock the doors and use a steering lock.

•Never leave valuables in your car. The glove compartment is likely to be the first place thieves will look. The cost of replacing a smashed window can often cost more than the valuables themselves.

•Park somewhere that you will feel safe walking back to, remembering that it gets darker much earlier during winter months.

•Keep purchases out of sight when in the car or at home - if they can be seen they can be stolen.

•Leave your keys in a secure place. Keys can remain visible in a coat pocket or open bag are

easily snatched from them.

Protect your home • E n s u r e doors and windows are locked at all times and remember to use your alarm if you have one.

Keys, money and phones are a b u r g l a r ' s dream. Keep all such items well out of sight and reach of doors, windows and letterboxes. Intruders use rods to reach bags and keys and use them to enter your home with ease. In one third of burglaries, the thief didn't have to force entry into the home.

•If you like to display your Christmas tree in your window remember to keep the presents away from prying eyes.

Just like anyone else, thieves like to window shop before obtaining their goods.

•Make your home look occupied by using timer switches on your lights and radios so people think you are in. If you don't have them, ask your neighbours to keep an eye on your home and draw your

curtains if you are away.

Dispose of packaging carefully. Empty boxes awaiting collection and bins full of packaging are a perfect advert for burglars.

Be wary of anyone offering you high price goods at a cut down price. Your bargain could be someone else's Christmas present and handling stolen goods could carry a prison sentence.

The next reminder is the danger of drinking and driving, the annual Christmas road safety campaign will be well under way by the time you read this article.

Many of you will be out at parties over the Christmas and New Year period but can I warn you against the dangers of drinking and driving, I have often been asked the question how much can I drink and still be fit to drive ?

There is only one safe limit and that is ZERO. Leave the car at home!

I would like to finish by wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

Sgt Henry Wright, Tewkesbury Police

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PITCH SEEKS NEW PLAYERS The football pitch off Starling Road on the Wheatpieces housing estate is looking for teams.

The brand new facility installed three months ago by Tewkesbury Borough Council has not yet been used, which is possibly due to the fact that it is hidden away and has not yet been signposted.

Vehicular access is via Monterey Road (the shops and community centre entrance to the estate).

From Beauchamp Road turn right into Starling Road. The play park, multi-use games area plus pitch and parking is located right at the end of Starling Road.

For those on foot, there is a short cut to the facilities along Rudgeway Lane which is just a few minutes’ walk from the community centre where you will find toilets, showers and changing facilities. For further details about the facilities please call Adam Fendt on 01684 294713.

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Pitch perfect: vacant football field at the Wheatpieces

TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S NEW BOOK LAUNCHED IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Tewkesbury Historical Society has published the third volume in its ‘Then and Now’ series.

Based on articles published in Tewkesbury Direct, it makes an ideal Christmas present. It is QUICK available from Alison’s CROSSWORD Bookshop or via the www.ths.freeuk.com.

Answers Proceeds from the sale go to Combat Stress.

Here is the solution to this month’s Tewkesbury Direct Quick Crossword, as featured on Page 18. All crosswords are supplied by Clarity Media Limited©.

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

GIVE BELIEF A CHANCE

Does what people say have a big effect upon you, writes local therapist and counsellor David Slater?

Does what they say eat away at your confidence until you feel unable to take on a task or feel less able to succeed? Is there a time when, perhaps, listening is not the best thing to do?

Picture: Jack Boskett

1500 students and staff observed two minutes silence on Remembrance Day. For more photos of Tewkesbury paying respects, see below.

FESTIVE RUGBY AT THE MOATS Tewkesbury RFC have two Gloucestershire Premier League home games at The Moats in Gander Lane this month.

On Saturday 5th December they take on Forest of Dean side Berry Hill, while on Saturday 19th Cotswold rivals Cirencester are the visitors. Both games kick off at 2.30pm. In between those games they travel to Cheltenham Saracens on Saturday 12th. For details visit www.tewkesburyrfc.co.uk

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

In life one needs to weigh up who it is important to listen to and who is best to turn a deaf ear towards because all they can do is be negative and turn you away from your true path.

Have a look at this simple tale and make up your own mind when it may be good to listen or maybe better not to.

There once was a bunch of tiny frogs... ... who arranged a competition. running The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants...

The race began...

Honestly, no-one in crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as: "Oh, WAY too difficult!!"

"They will NEVER make it to the top".

"Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!"

The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one... ... Except for those who in a fresh tempo were climbing higher and higher...

The crowd continued to yell "It is too difficult!!!

No one will make it!"

More tiny frogs got

tired and gave up... ...But ONE continued higher and higher and higher...

This one wouldn't give up!

At the end, everyone else had given up climbing the tower. Except for the one tiny frog who, after a big effort, was the only one who reached the top!

THEN all of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it?

A contestant asked the tiny frog how the one who succeeded had found the strength to reach the goal?

It turned out...

That the winner was

deaf.

If YOU have a goal or an ambition that you feel that you can realistically achieve then pay little if any attention to those who say that you can't or won't manage it.

If you actually have belief in yourself you will be amazed at what you can actually achieve. As we near the end of the year give BELIEF a chance. Plant the positive seeds and see them begin to grow then 2016 can be a year when you really do believe and can set out confidently to achieve your goals.

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With a passion for all things creative, local girl Lucy Rishworth has started creating her own handmade crafts from home with 10% of profits going towards cancer charities.

Lucy Mary Crafts offers a wide variety of unique and personalised items such as 3D map pictures, paintings, wooden bunting, cards and much more. So if you are looking for something different that you won’t find on the High Street then look no further!

One upcoming event where you can view crafts is on Saturday 5th December, from 10am-4.30pm at St Andrews Church, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham.

The event is in aid of Maggie’s charity. Alternatively, you can search for Lucy Mary on Facebook.

Crowds once lined the streets of Tewkesbury for the Remembrance Day Parade, and a large congregation also attended the service in the Abbey. Photos: Jack Boskett

TEWKESBURY DIRECT RECIPE for the festive season

Spice up those turkey leftovers Fed up with cold turkey after Christmas? Then why not try this simple recipe for a tasty curry - which is easy to prepare and serves four.

Ingredients you will need for the dish, are:

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1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion 1 chilli 1 garlic clove 1 courgette, sliced 1 fresh lime 1 red pepper 300g mushrooms 300g turkey 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 250g natural yoghurt A handful of fresh coriander, chopped 1-2 tsp garam masalla or curry powder Salt and pepper Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, and add the chopped onion, chilli and garlic (chopped or crushed). Fry together until the onions go soft.

For a milder curry deseed the chilli pepper

and discard the seeds.

If you are also wondering who is going to finish off the sherry in the coming months, for an extra flourish add a dash to the pan and fry it off to remove all the alcohol. It works well!

Add the chopped mushrooms, courgette and pepper - plus salt and pepper to taste. Fry together for a further 23 minutes, and turn the heat down.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, yoghurt and add the juice of the lime.

Add the garam masalla, or curry powder. Cook vigorously for five minutes, stirring gently.

Reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.

As with any dish using pre-cooked meat, it is essential to ensure

©Dreamstime that the turkey is cooked thoroughly and is piping hot when served.

So, dice the turkey, increase the heat of the pan and mix it into the curry.

Keep stirring everything thoroughly to make sure the meat is cooked through. Reduce the heat and simmer for

a further five minutes, stirring occasionally.

Roughly chop a handful of fresh coriander and sprinkle over the dish before serving.

Turkey curry goes very well with pilau rice and naan bread - for additional zing serve with lime pickle, mango chutney and raita.

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As the colder weather approaches, Tewkesburybased door and window company Firmfix has news that customers will warm to.

Barker said “We are still Firmfix started out as a a family business today, father and son team in and both manufacture 1988, and has since and install windows grown into one of the doors and conservatoleading companies of its ries that are up to the kind in the region.

British standard instiFirmfix’s Jason tute (BSI) accredited standard for Enhanced Security.

“Few other companies in the area offer these benefits.

“We are so confident in our windows that we now have a testing station in our showroom, so people can come and see the quality and security for themselves.

“We also offer other products for the person who cannot stretch to the full package but still want to upgrade their windows’ locking systems and heat loss capability.

“All windows can be priced with the industry standard “A”rated glass, and everything that we install comes with an insurance-backed guarantee that lasts for ten years and is also transferable.”

For added warmth and security this winter drop into Firmfix at Tewkesbury Business Park, call 01684 296603 or visit the website www.firmfix.co.uk

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01684 293740

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