Tewkesbury Direct Magazine February 2020

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FEBRUARY 2020

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RABBIT RESCUE COMES TO TEWKESBURY It’s all happening this year at The Crown Inn

“Due to the recent relocation to GL20, we have a lot of refurbishments required to better the facilities for the rescue residents.

“All monies raised will help towards this.”

Jai also offers holiday boarding to Guinea pigs and rodents (not rabbits).

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A family-run, not-for-profit, rescue and re-homing centre for rabbits, guinea pigs and small animals has come to Tewkesbury.

Rabbit Rescue & Friends was established by local lady, Jai Barnes.

“I founded the rescue nearly six years ago, said Jai. “It was almost by accident, when I ended up taking home eleven ex-breeding rabbits, and from it, sprung Rabbit Rescue & Friends.

“We rescue and re home rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents and similar small animals.

“Those that require it, are neutered and vaccinated and homed in pairs where possible.”

Now, to keep up with

the demand for the centre’s services, Jai is appealing for sponsors and supporters.

“The vet’s bills are our biggest obstacle so funds are vital to allow me to continue to rescue and re-home,” said Jai. “Our website www.rabbitrescueandfriends.co.uk has links to all donating avenues along with a link to our Facebook page where we regularly share bunny stories.

“All of our available animals and adoption requirements can also be found here.

Bob Geldof (right) and the Boomtown Rats The Boomtown Rats, fronted by the legendary Sir Bob Geldof, are the latest major band to sign up for this August’s Lakefest.

‘The Rats’ will play the headline set on Sunday 16th August, and Sir Bob will also take part in a question and answer session in the festival’s ‘Pen and Parchment’ tent.

Also on the Sunday line-up will be T’Pau, fronted by Carol Decker and best rememberered for their international hit ‘China in Your Hand.’

Thursday 13th August’s headliners are Echo & The Bunnymen, with Friday and Saturday’s bill-toppers still to be revealed. The festival is taking place in the grounds of Eastnor Castle. For tickets and details visit www.lakefest.co.uk

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Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens Paperback, £8.99 During the summer of 2019 I was lucky enough to read one good book after another, and I wondered which might end up being added to our shop's list of "Books of the Year". Delia Owen's won this accolade, if that is the right distinction for one bookseller's preferred choice.

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It is set in 1969 in Berkley Cove in North Carolina; a quiet coastal town where Kya Clark grows up very independently in the local marshland. She has avoided schooling, and when her father vanishes she survives her solitary life being kept company by her friends the gulls. She becomes known as "The Marsh Girl" and is somewhat ostracised by the local towns folk with the exception of Jumpin' and his wife Mabel, who help her with supplies and moral support.

The storyline moves from 1969 back mainly through the '60s; but the events that form the structure of the story are based in 1969 when Chase Andrews is found dead.

Suspicion leads to Kya, for no evident reason, and it is this that compels the book forward.

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This is an easy, compelling read, an interesting story supplemented by nature, but the story of the book is about the death of Chase Andrews and how that death affects Kya's life through to the new century. Something uplifting and a little bit different as we wait for the lighter evenings!

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SPRING APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS FAIR PLANNED Following the success of its Apprenticeship Careers Fair last year, Tewkesbury School has announced that it will be arranging a similar event next month.

The event will give school leavers an insight into the world of employment and to explore the wide range of opportunities available after their A-Levels and GCSEs in the summer.The event gives employers a chance to meet students looking for apprenticeships after their exams and to share

Tewkesbury School upcoming opportunities.

Parents of Year 10-13 students will be invited to attend with their children from 3:30pm to enable them to better understand the range of apprenticeships on offer and how they can best support their child.

Local employers are invited to take complimentary stands at the event, which will be held in the school on Thursday 12th March.

For more information, or to book a place, please email cs2b@tewkesburyschool.org

A MAGIC START FOR LOCAL PROBUS CLUB The new year of 2020 started well Longdon District Probus Club, with their first meeting featuring magician Dr Bob King, MMC, who provided a morning of education and entertainment for Club members.

For the first part Bob described how he became involved in magic and then the history of conjuring and illusion, from the Pharaohs through Houdini and Paul Daniels to the present day.

The second part of the morning was where Bob performed feats of illusion that astonished and baffled the audience. Before the entertainment finished Bob demonstrated ‘bubbles’ and ended up by encompassing the club chairman completely in a bubble ‘column’.

Longdon District Probus Club meets on most Monday mornings at the Hunters Inn, Buckbury (together with occasional trips out and social events) and talks on a wide variety of topics are planned throughout the year. For details contact the secretary at johnlridley@hotmail.com. Pictured are Host for the day, John Westcott (club ‘conjuror’), Dr King and Chairman Graham Francis.

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NEW MOT TEST CENTRE FOR AGP AUTOSERVICE AGP Autoservice, which is based at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick, has just been appointed as an MOT Testing Centre for Class 4 vehicles.

Proprietor Ali Phillips, who founded the company in 2012, said: “We are delighted to extend our range of services to customers by providing them with a local MOT testing centre.

“We’ve invested in new technology and a high-tech approved ramp in order to secure accreditation, and will be able to offer in-house testing for cars and light commercials up to 3000kg DGW. AGP has also become a limited company, and last year was approved by the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) to service and repair hybrid and electric vehicles.

Ali is also aware of the continuing desire for cleaner and more efficient petrol and diesel powered vehicles.

“We installed a carbon clean machine last year, which removes engine impurities, reduces toxic emissions and improves mpg.

“Customers have been very satisfied with the results, and have noticed fuel economy rising by up to 15% after their engines have been

Ali Phillips in AGP’s new MOT Testing Bay carbon cleaned.”

Ali Phillips has over ten years experience in the motor trade, and also operated as a mobile vehicle technician for several years.

He acquired the unit at Croft Farm to enable him to increase his range of services, and offer a comprehensive range of servicing and repairs for all makes and models at competitive rates.

With the addition of the MOT Test Centre, AGP Autoservice is now a one-stop-shop for all motoring needs.

The business also provides and fits tyres,

exhausts, batteries and offers diagnostics and vehicle health checks.

As a special introductory offer, AGP have a discounted price of just £39 per MOT Test fee, if booked by 31st March 2020.

“As long as we carry the MOT Test out here before the end of the year, the price will be held. Customers can book their tests in advance and still get this special price,” said Ali. To book, call AGP on 01684 438862 - or drop into Unit 2, Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick near Tewkesbury, GL20 7EE. Free parking on site.

We offer a full range of maintenance and repair services, catering for all makes and models at competitive rates.

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The Town Council has embarked on a full programme of entertainment in the main hall, which has a seated capacity of 200 and can hold up to 450 standing.

On Saturday 22nd February, Toxic Twist present ‘Fabulous February’ - a perfect ladies night (from 8.30pmmidnight) with a dance, disco and a glass of bubbly on arrival.

John Coghlan’s’ Quo, who play a special concert on Saturday 29th February, deliver all the live hits from the golden era of Status Quo, featuring the band’s original drummer John Coghlan.

Comedians Jarred Christmas (TV’s Mock The Week, 8 out of 10 Cats) and radio’s Scott Bennett are hosted by MC Jon Wagstaffe for a Scallywags Comedy Night on Friday 27th March. Laughter returns on September 25th, when Laura Lexx and Larry Dean (as seen on ‘Live At The Apollo’) take to the Tewkesbury stage.

‘The World’s Premier Bon Jovi Tribute’, Bon Giovi, will rock the Watson on Saturday 11th April. This will be a standing event with a limited amount of reserved seating.

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Dirty DC’s Shake Your Head your rolls in on Saturday 23rd May, with a sensational tribute to rock legends AC/DC. Completing the entertainment announced so far will be The Bohemians - presenting a night of Queen’s music on Friday 21st August.

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TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tues 20th February 2020

CONTEMPORARY SPIES FOR THE KGB Presented by Bob Skelt at Tewkesbury Methodist Church, The Cross, Tewkesbury GL20 5BB at 7.45 pm tewkesburyhistory.org This lecture was requested by our late Secretary, Janet Benson (1955-2019).

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TALKING OF TEWKESBURY by Amanda Orton

Church Street “What a fabulous shop! Are you new?”, is something that I often hear in our boutique in Church Street. We've been there for nearly 14 years, but it's often Tewkesbury people, asking those questions, writes Amanda Orton.

Italian Fashions Ethnic Fashions Jewellery Bags and Accessories We are open Monday-Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm 01684 299160 93 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RS

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Tewkesbury's shopping centre is made up of High Street, Church Street and Barton Street.

This month I'm going to take you on a tour of Church Street, to show you what you can find between the Cross and The Abbey, should you venture out of the High Street.

We have some wonderful shops, including Jennings, who stock a vast selection of beautiful rugs, exotic lamps and giftware for all pockets. Pretty Special boutique, selling ladies fashions, accessories, jewellery and giftware with a difference, is next door to Wetherspoons.

Have you seen the Storm Trooper in the window at Wot Nots?

They sell pre-loved dvd's and computer games, toys and decorative items for the home, all at very attractive prices.

And not far from Wot Nots, is Helen's Allsorts – another treasure trove of, well, Allsorts!

Replay Vintage stocks a wide range of fashions, jewellery and home accessories.

Abbey Antiques is always worth a visit for something quirky and interesting and Newman Carpets is the towns longest established carpet and flooring shop.

We have two picture framers – the new Tewkesbury Framing and That Picture Shop, which has been in Church Street since 1981. They carry out all the framing on the premises, and also serve as a gallery for local artists, who can display their work there on a sale or return basis.

You will also be spoilt for choice for places to have a coffee, light snack or dinner.

Why not try Miss Muffets Delicatessen for locally sourced produce and The Hide for their South African Heritage flavours. Or The Abbey Tearooms, reknowned for it's quirky décor and Crumpets in St Mary's Lane for good home cooked food.

Fancy Italian? You will get a warm welcome at Caffe e Vino, coffee shop and wine bar or try Salernos, which is another place to go to for freshly prepared Italian food - and they're child friendly too!

Relax in the evening with a special dinner at My Great Grandfathers Restaurant, or The Abbotts Table – both serving first class cuisine.

For more traditional

pub food, you could go to The Berkeley Arms, The Royal Hop Pole (Wetherspoons) or The Bell. And the British Legion is a great place to go too.

Animals are well catered for too, with two veterinary surgeries.

The Dragon Vets and The Crescent Vets, which also incorporates a dog groomers.

Suffering with creaky bones?

Try Back in Action Chiropractors to get you moving again! Get your hair cut at Alan's the Barbers or go to Images Hair and Beauty.

The Tourist Information Centre and Visitor Centre is a valuable source of local information and the John Moore Museum and Merchants House is always worth a visit too, especially when they have special events on.

And finally, there is also CGT Lettings, Else Memorials, Thomson & Banks Solicitors, a kebab shop and the Food Bank. All in all, quite a lot to make a visit to Church Street worthwhile.

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Tewkesbury Marina

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No Onward Chain. Large executive styled detached home with stunning views, parking, double garage, carport and walking distance to the town centre. 4 double bedrooms all with fitted bedrooms; two with ensuites; family bathroom; 2 reception rooms; ground floor cloakroom; balcony; garden. EPC D.

Twyning

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This is a stunning Grade II Listed home with a detached annex; beautifully presented throughout combining modernity and character and offering much potential. As a whole it offers 5 bedrooms; 3 reception rooms; beautiful kitchen/breakfast room; utility; bathroom; shower room; downstairs wc; good sized private garden and far reaching views.

Tewkesbury

£415,000

With a glorious outlook, mooring and parking this is a lovely property within walking distance to the town. 4 bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; kitchen; shower room; garage. EPC D.

Artist Impression Bushley

£365,000

Bredon

£360,000

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£350,000

A quite delightful detached bungalow in the heart of the village. 2 double bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; shower room; wc; Grade II Listed; good sized garden; no onward chain.

Great opportunity to build your own home! Currently a lovely 2 bedroom detached bungalow with garage and views. In addition it has planning permission to build in its place a 4 double bedroom all with ensuites; contemporary styled home with double garage. EPC.

Attractively presented this village cottage is immaculately presented throughout; 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/dining room; utility; conservatory; garden room/ workshop; detached home office; garden; parking. Pretty gardens.

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£295,000

Situated within the heart of this popular village a lovely semi detached cottage which has been carefully extended and now offers a lounge, kitchen/dining room; utility room; downstairs wc; 3 double bedrooms. Side access to large rear gardens; ample driveway parking. EPC D.

Pretty double fronted town centre cottage offering spacious accommodation. Lounge; open plan kitchen/dining room; utility room; downstairs wc; three good sized bedrooms and bathroom with separate shower. Rear garden; front cottage style garden; driveway parking. EPC tba.

Beautiful contemporary design and presentation offered with this extended home. Large open plan kitchen/dining/family room; lounge; playroom; downstairs wc; three double bedrooms; good sized garden; driveway parking; single garage. EPC D.

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£285,000

A truly versatile and practical house offering exceptional town centre living. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; open plan kitchen/ dining/ family room; lounge; utility; integral garage; parking; courtyard garden. Walking distance of the High Street. EPC C.

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£285,000

A detached three bedroom home with double garage and driveway parking for several vehicles. Master bedroom with ensuite; kitchen; separate dining room; lounge; downstairs wc. Attractive garden; upvc double glazing and gas central heating. EPC C.

£275,000

Located within a cul du sac - a detached bungalow with lovely front and rear gardens. 2 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; conservatory; wet room; single garage; driveway parking; no onward chain. EPC E.

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2017, 2018 & 2019

Twyning

£275,000

Rosefields

£260,000

Apperley

£225,000

Private location for this detached bungalow with no onward chain. 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; bathroom; garage; driveway parking; front & rear gardens; great potential. EPC E.

Popular style of property with its versatile and spacious layout. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen/ breakfast room; dining room; lounge; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; garden; garage with parking. EPC tba.

A lovely corner position for this semi-detached village home. 3 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; shower room; single garage; parking; private courtyard garden; no onward chain. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

Newtown

Northway

£225,000

£210,000

£195,000

Modern semi detached home with large driveway and garage on the side, this is a lovely property. Offering 3 bedrooms; modern family bathroom; lounge/dining room; kitchen; conservatory; downstairs wc; attractive garden with gated side access. EPC C.

Quiet cul du sac – this semi detached bungalow is lovely with gardens front and rear and driveway parking; 2 double bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/dining room; bathroom; gas central heating; EPC tba.

A surprisingly spacious and beautifully presented home. 3 bedrooms; dual aspect lounge; modern kitchen; dining room; upstairs shower room; solar panels; garden; driveway parking. EPC B.

Northway

Northway

Tewkesbury

£195,000

£165,000

£165,000

A beautifully presented home which has clearly been loved and cared for. 3 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; upstairs bathroom; garage; garden. EPC C.

Ready to move straight into, a lovely house ideal for first time buyers or downsizers; 2 good sized bedrooms; kitchen; lounge/dining room; conservatory; 2 allocated parking spaces; low maintenance garden; bathroom.

EPC C.

This is a beautifully presented town centre cottage, full of character complemented by fashionable touches! 2 bedrooms; kitchen/dining room; triple aspect lounge; shower room; ground floor wc; small courtyard; modern wooden framed double glazed windows; Grade II Listed.

Shephard Mead

Tewkesbury

Webber House

£155,000

A lovely ground floor maisonette for the over 55s. 2 bedrooms; kitchen; lounge/ dining room; shower room; unallocated parking; communal gardens backing onto fields; day manager; 24 hour call line; no onward chain. EPC D.

£145,000

A spacious mid terrace home with good sized garden. 2 double bedrooms; kitchen/ dining room; lounge; modern shower room; brick store; no onward chain. EPC C.

£130,000

An elegant ground floor apartment with high ceilings creating a real sense of space for the active retired over 55s. 2 bedrooms; lounge/dining room; modern kitchen with integrated hob and oven; Modern shower room; parking; good local transport links to town; beautiful communal grounds and excellent communal facilities.

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ESTATE AGENT STUART FRANKLIN EXPANDS WITH A NEW OFFICE IN MITTON

Many homeowners will know Stuart Franklin probably, as he has overseen hundreds of house moves in this area, where he has been an estate agent in the area for over 20 years.

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Recently, Stuart opened a new agency in his name, in Evesham and has now expanded to Tewkesbury, sharing an office with Mortgage experts, Warner Austin at 12 Mitton Way. Stuart is keen to use his comprehensive knowledge of Tewkesbury, Bredon, the villages on all sides of Bredon Hill, plus the Severn Vale, to give buyers and sellers, the clearest advice on local services.

Stuart offers a choice of an online, local and national service, as well, of course, a traditional estate agency with local promotion in the offices and in print.

Stuart outside the new Tewkesbury office Local man Thomas Barlow will be on hand to help Stuart to advise, take on, and sell properties from the Mitton office, which will be open 9 till 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and at weekends, 9am till 4pm Saturday, and 10am till 2pm on Sundays.

Stuart says “I am absolutely delighted to be selling houses in the area I love and know so well and If you are thinking of moving, give myself, or Thomas a call, we have a great package to sell your house for just £1,500 plus vat and we are ideally placed to

sell in the rapidly changing world of the media.

Why look elsewhere?”

Thomas Barlow, ready to help you for a smooth move

THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND EVENTS Malvern WR13 6NW 22nd-23rd FEBRUARY 2020: Spring Tractor World & Classic Commercial Show.

9th APRIL 2020: Countrytastic.

19th-19th APRIL 2020: Great Shires Game Fair.

25th APRIL 2020: National Pony Society Spring Festival.

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TEWKESBURY | 12 Mitton Way | 01386 898989 EVESHAM | 7 Vine Street | 01386 898989 PERSHORE | 41 High Street | 01386 556506

INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENTS

Mortgage Hub

NOW OPEN IN TEWKESBURY The new office at

Warner Austin Mortgage Services Mortgage & Protection Specialists Daren Austin 01684 355045 www.wabfinancial.co.uk For Free Mortgage Advice

12 Mitton Way with free parking, just outside.

Thinking of using an online estate agent?

Look no further!

£779,500

£380,000

Offers over £325,000

TEDDINGTON, NR TEWKESBURY Beautifully presented 5 bedroom detached house set in approx. a third of an acre. Spacious and versatile living accommodation. South westerly facing rear garden. Integral double and single garage. Highly desirable village location.

EPC D.

LENCHWICK, EVESHAM Beautifully presented 2 bedroom detached family home. Extended and updated to a high standard. Private mature west facing rear garden.

Modern fitted kitchen/dining/family room with a feature fireplace. Office area and cloakroom.

Garage and off road parking for 4 cars. EPC D.

HAMPTON, EVESHAM Beautifully presented 3 bedroom detached family home. Modern fitted kitchen/dining room, separate utility room, lounge with feature fireplace and bay window, dining room, conservatory. The office is an added bonus. Off road parking for 2 cars. EPC D.

£250,000

£239,995

£219,000

HAMILTON ROAD EVESHAM Well presented 2 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. Modern fitted kitchen, a lounge/diner with a feature fireplace and patio double doors to the rear garden modern family bathroom. Double glazing, off road parking for plenty of cars. EPC D.

CORNFLOWER DRIVE, EVESHAM Well presented 4 bedroom end terrace family home. Spacious downstairs living accommodation, entrance, cloakroom, modern fitted kitchen/diner, good size lounge with patio doors to the rear garden. Gas central heating and a garage with off road parking for 2 cars. EPC B.

HAVEN COTTAGE, FLADBURY 2 bed character cottage situated in the heart of the village. Open fire place in the lounge, exposed beams and original flagstone flooring, Victorian fireplace in the master bedroom and exposed original English Elm wooden floor to the landing and bedrooms. EPC B.

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CONTINUES Horsefeed and Supplies | Winter Fuel | Gas, Coal and Logs | Bird Food and Feeders Please note: sale on selected items only

Worcester Road, Mythe, Tewkesbury GL20 6EB | 01684 293103 | www.tewkesburygardencentre.com Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm | Ample Free Parking | Children’s Playground

Fresh, home-cooked food - breakfasts, lunch and afternoon tea Sunday roasts (booking essential) • Vegetarian, healthy and gluten-free choices • Daily specials Open Mon -Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm | Call 01684 299996 Visit www.tewkesburygardencentre.com

Creating beautiful bespoke flowers for.... ...Weddings • Special Occasions • Celebrations • Wreaths Order in store or online • Hand tied Bouquets

FREE DELIVERY

within a Flower Shed Open 4 mile Mon -Sat 9am-5.30pm radius Call us direct on 01684 290288 or visit our webshop www.flowershedtewkesbury.co.uk at Tewkesbury Garden Centre, Worcester Road, Mythe, Tewkesbury GL20 6EB 16 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

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ICE ROAD BIKER

Although February can be a little dark and damp, hopefully conditions this year will not be as cold as in these photos taken in the Great Freeze of 1963.

Seen from King John’s Bridge, families can be seen socialising on the frozen ice of the Mill Avon, with Healings Mill and the Tewkesbury Brewery in the background.

The second photograph reveals a motorcyclist using the river as a road, heading for Quay Street Bridge.

Fundraising for Acorns Childrens Hospice The knitted animals are well on their way and so far we have 1,100 in hand, slightly up on this time last year.

By the time we begin selling on February 15th, we hope to have many more knitted.

We do need more knitters as yet again we have lost some of our regulars due to ill health etc., so if you think you could help by wither knitting, stitching up or providing wool, we would be most grateful. Louise at Cards & Gifts, Tewkesbury High Street is happy to receive donations of wool, or you can contact us on 01684 293890.

The animals, complete with Cadbury’s Creme Eggs will be on sale in and around Tewkesbury from Friday 15th February until Easter Monday, so lets see if we can reach last years total of £3,000 or even surpass it!

By Sam and Anita Haycock.

Installations Fitting, Maintenance and Repair of Fascias, Guttering, Windows and Doors Tel. 01684 276689 Mobile. 07824 331727

Country Store t.01684 772912 www.pandcountrystore.com

We are on the B4080 Tewkesbury/Bredon Road just by the motorway bridge.

We accept all major credit cards

Why not call in and have a browse around. Plenty of parking available.

A range of Animal/Horse feeds and bedding always in stock.

In addition to a full range of agricultural tractor and machinery parts.

We are also stocking a full range of compact tractors, mowers and accessories for smallholdings and estates.

Safety Footwear • Electric Fencing • Ratchets And Straps • Sealey Tools • A Range of Power Tools • Worklights • Oil • Fluids/Lubricants Dashcams • Strimmer Cord • Battery Chargers Welding Supplies • Toolboxes • Generators Overalls and Clothing • Model Tractors Logsplitters • Lawnmowers • Strimmers Chainsaws • ATV Quad Locks • Towing Accessories • Water Fittings • Pressure Washers • Fuel Containers • Tractor Paint Cutting and Grinding Discs • Boc Gas …and much much more!

P AND D COUNTRY STORE SO MANY PRACTICAL PRODUCTS FOR RURAL AND COUNTRY FOLKS! Come over and have a browse around. Plenty of parking available and we’ll even carry larger purchases to your car. Horse, Cattle, Sheep, Dog and Cat foods all in stock along with wild birdseed too, plus a range of winter outdoor clothing and footwear.

You are assured of a friendly welcome.

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ABBEYFIELD NEW YEAR’S PARTY The residents of Abbeyfield House welcomed their friends from Prestbury and Cheltenham Abbeyfield Houses to their annual New Year Luncheon which they held at Sherdons Golf Centre on January 14th.

34 residents and volunteers attended and enjoyed a full Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings. Sometimes you just cannot get enough of a good thing.

The lunch was followed by a rousing session of songs and poems with everyone joining in true singalong with these songs all knew so well. The entertainment was led

by Richard Chatham with Bill Hunt on Keyboards.

Abbeyfield House at 49 Church Street, Tewkesbury, established over 50 years, provides sheltered accommodation in 7 rooms all with ensuite facilities and communal dining with meals prepared by the Housekeeper.

By Richard Chatham, Tredington

FEELING ALONE? COME TO SUNDAY LUNCH at Priors Park Neighbourhood Project, York Road, Tewkesbury (next to Queen Margaret School) Sunday 16th February 2020 8.00pm - 10.30pm 12pm - 2pm (Eating at 12.30pm) Main meal and dessert. £5 on the door. Please call Gary on 07968 872696 to book your lunch.

Home cook a meal for your loved one this Valentines 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

An enlightened approach to professional legal services Established over 40 years in Bishop’s Cleeve Award Winning produce inclugin our GOLD Award home cured bacon, award winning sausages, black pudding, sausage rolls, black pudding, sausage rolls and much more • Homemade pork pies and gravy pies, sausage rolls, Celebrating faggots and pasties cooked daily 12 years in • Your stockist of British, free range and local produce Tewkesbury including Gloucester Old Spot Pork • Seasonal game, exotics range and frozen fish selection also ditionall butchers. b tchers. but butch available as well as much more at your friendly local traditional • Special offers available in store and bulk buy offers.

Now offering full BBQ selection along with our extensive range.

telephone: 01684 299 933 info@halfordsbutchers.co.uk www.halfordsbutchers.co.uk 45 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5BH 18 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

We are able to provide the following legal services: Commercial Property - Residential Conveyancing Probate/Wills/Lasting Powers of Attorney Court of Protection

Laburnum Cottage, 20 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham.

Telephone: 01242 676224 The Consulting Suite, Basepoint Business Park, Tewkesbury.

Telephone: 01684 276469 www.billinghamandpartners.co.uk Regulated and Authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority 47095

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ Saturday 8th February, 2-5pm, Tewkesbury Baptist Church - Take anything you have that needs mending - sewing repairs and adjustments, household appliances, treasured heirlooms, toys, tools, phones - they will do their best to restore them to full use again.

You can also pop in for a cup of tea and a chat.

walks, coffee, evening drinks, litter picking etc. Contact catecody99@gmail.com PPNP PRIOR’S PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT - Currently have an excellent PPNP Sheds project making items from reclaimed pallets. There are bird nesting boxes, planters, hedgehog boxes, tool holders etc and they make excellent gifts.

They also hold drop

ins: Mondays – Job Club / Careers Advice and Art and Chat, both 10am–12pm, Wednesdays – Free advice drop ins with Citizen’s Advice Bureau 9.30–11.30am & housing advice with GreenSquare Housing 10am–12pm. Contact ruth@ppnp.co.uk 01684 290069 priorsparneighbourhoodproject.co.uk OPTIMISTS - Meet every Tuesday 9.30am-

10.30am for refreshments, chat, occasional speakers and day trips.

Come and get to know your neighbours and make new friends.

Venue Prior’s Park Chapel. Contact sheilaroymiles@gmail. com MARINA COURT offers lots of different activities open to members of the wider community, contact Lesley on 01684 273360

GENERATION WILD: Inspiring the next generation of nature-lovers - Mark Stead from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust will outline the history of environmental education in the UK, why engaging young people with nature is so important and what WWT is doing to address this important issue. Wednesday 19th February, 7pm at Tewkesbury Library, (1st floor) There is a lift. This is a free event open to all, donations welcomed to cover room hire.

PLASTIC-FREE COMMUNITY Almost Zero Waste Talk Monday 24th February, 7pm, Tewkesbury Town Hall https://www.facebook.com/plasticfreetewkesbury/ or contact catecodytowncouncillor@gmail.com T his is a free event open to all, donations welcomed which will be given to Save our Seas.

WATER REFILL STATION - instead of buying a single-use plastic bottle, you can now refill your water bottle at the Town Hall in the Hugh Street during opening hours.

TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE. Anyone interested in volunteering get in touch by emailing info@tewkesbury naturereserve.org.uk STONEHILLS COMMUNITY GROUP the group meets for

CO2&U with Sheila Taylor CO2&U-some ideas to reduce your carbon footprint (and save you money) DRY WASHING OUTSIDE on a clothes line instead of using a tumble drier.

DON'T OVERFILL YOUR KETTLE. Only boil the amount of water you need.

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THEN & NOW with John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society ROOF LOWERED - UPPER STOREY BEHIND FACADE

NEW WINDOWS TO FIRST FLOORΩ

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE CENTRALISED, NEW WINDOWS INSTALLED

(Above right) in 1891 and (above left) showing the radical alterations made to the building in 1905

(Above) The Co-Op in 1901 at 114 High Street, as featured in Gardners Guide and (top right) pictured in 1958. Re-built in 1905, it lasted as a Co-op until around 1965.

DELIVERIES • Same day dedicated vehicles across the UK and Europe • Overnight parcels from £4.99 • All vehicles available from small van up to an artic • Available 24 hours a day 7 days per week

CALL US ON 01684 296677 or 07843 217545 email sales@robertsexpressdelivery.co.uk

This splendid photograph of a Co-op building provoked a lot of interest on Facebook recently, writes John Dixon.

Unfortunately it seemed not to be a Tewkesbury building, despite the claim of the 1910-1950 Jubilee.pdf.

It did, however, provoke an investigation of the History of Co-ops in Tewkesbury, aided and abetted

by Wendy Snarey. We have found five premises that hosted the society in town from 1881-2016; the sixth is now in Northway.

For younger readers: the Co-Operative Society is unique, and the clue is in its name. It was founded in 1844, when a group of 28 weavers and others formed a cooperative society. They aimed to sell their goods, unadulterated, and then share the profits as a dividend amongst the customers: as is emblazoned on the front of all Co-Ops 'Profits returned to Purchasers'.This was the unforgettable 'Divi' - was it 6d in the £? Co-op No.5 was at 30-31 High Street, 1991-2014 (now Poundland).

Co-op 1965-1991 (105 Church Street) in 1989 now Rosado Lounge

The former Co-op at 75 Barton Strett which operated 1861-1970

113-115 High St, once a Co-op, pictured in 2011

Valentines Flowers at Bluebell Wood Florist

Order via our webshop www.bluebellwoodflorist.com or call 01684 276769

Special flowers for the one you love Gorgeous range of Valentines flowers Flowers for weddings Bouquets Floral tributes Send our flowers anywhere in the UK, ask for details

FREE DELIVERY within FOUR MILES of shop including Bredon,Twyning and Apperley

FREE GIFT with every order received before Wednesday 5th February 2020

Call in and see us at: Bluebell Wood Florist, 67a Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PY 20 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

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Bramley Road

£288,950

Plantation Crescent

£254,950

Hawkmoth Close

£239,950

An extended ( ground floor only ) 3 bedroom family home in one of Tewkesburys most sought after suburbs, walking distance to town and an excellent local primary school, a must view.

A quiet cul de sac position in popular Bredon, immaculate presentation this is a 3 bedroom semi detached with good gardens, better than usual off road parking and garage.

Occupying an envious position in a quiet cul de sac this 3 bedroom Bloor home has kitchen diner, en suite, garage to side and a lovely southerly low maintenance garden.

Sinderberry Drive

Mitton

Thistledowns

£234,950

£229,950

£225,000

A lovely location at the end of the cul de sac, this two bedroom detached bungalow has been improved and remodelled from the original design, conservatory, lovely plot.

In need of updating but an excellent opportunity to create a bespoke home with tandem ( double length ) garage and level gardens, 3 bedrooms, upstairs bathroom and no chain.

Always a popular location this is a two bedroom semi detached bungalow offered for sale in lovely order throughout and benefitting from super gardens, viewing highly recommended.

St Patricks Road

Buckingham Close

Jeynes Row

£215,000

£210,000

£189,950

Beautifully presented 3 bedroom semi detached mature townhouse in Ashchurch with garage and two additional car parking spaces, convenient for the motorway network and non estate.

A credit to the owners and a lovely position on Walton Cardiff, 2 bedrooms, large conservatory, landscaped rear gardens and overlooking a railed green to front, garage.

A rare find, town centre with parking and courtyard, a surprisingly spacious 3 bedrooms and excellent presentation internally with refurbished shower room and fitted kitchen.

Tannery Court

Sinderberry Drive

Pamington

£155,000

A rare gem, one bedroom first floor apartment with partial river view, wonderfully presented internally and forming part of a small select development of only 6 units, share of freehold.

£137,500

As good an example of this one bedroom quarter home design as we’ve seen in twenty years, immaculate, well thought out accommodation with double glazing and central heating.

£135,000

Robust 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment in Ashchurch, views across open farmland and well presented throughout, allocated off road car parking and no onward chain.

Tewkesbury: The Ancient Grudge, 15 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL. Tel. 01684 275276 Fax. 01684 276661 Walton Cardiff: 4 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP. Tel. 01684 295417 Fax. 01684 851780 www.tagestateagents.co.uk | info@ancientgrudge.co.uk

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Looking for somewhere to sell local Arts and Crafts?

The LOWER

LODE Inn Throw off the winter blues and come to enjoy a great home-cooked lunch with us.

Food served weekends lunch times and evenings.

Owners of Beckford Stores, Sally, and Geoff Stringer have put their shop on the market and now they have sold virtually all their stock they have come up with a novel use for their empty shelves until the property is sold.

The couple are renting shop space for anyone interested in selling local Arts and Crafts, which could include floorspace, shelf space or even a wicker basket.

Sally said “We will staff the shop during normal opening hours to serve customers and we also have two holiday cottages that are avail-

able for visiting families, hill walkers, if anyone would like to find out more, please call us on

01386 881428, or viewinfo@beckfordstores.co.uk.”

Ideal for family gatherings, parties, wakes etc. with plenty of parking. We also cater for Weddings Some and large groups in our function room. availability

Forthampton GL19 4RE Telephone: 01684 293224

left in May, September & October 2020

1-2 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA 01684 296540 NEXT AUCTIONS

I am now recruiting staff for the Spring and Summer Season, please give me, Sam, a call on 01684 293224 All our auctions are now online, attracting more buyers and better prices from around the country, to join, log on to: www.easyliveauction.com

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ENTRIES WELCOME www.churchstreet-auctions.co.uk

ONE CAR TOO MANY? Maybe I can help. I’m Shaun Taylor, a local motor trade buyer, and I am always eager to buy, cars under 60,000 miles, up to a value of £10,000 and with a service history.

Cash is waiting, instant settlement, and I can come to you for an absolutely, no obligation offer.

I have helped many car owners to settle, and end, high repayment plans.

I have bought surplus family cars, from deceased estates, and from car owners who did not part exchange their last vehicle.

An unused vehicle at home can cause concern for some owners, if this is maybe you, why not call me?

I can visit, at your convenience, with a view to make a cash offer. My business has helped many local car owners.

Am I able to help you?

Please call me on 01242 680063.

Shaun Taylor Tewkesbury’s Approved Car Buyer

www.approvedcarbuyingcentre.co.uk Coombe Hill Service Station, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucestershire, GL19 4BD 22 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

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Lifejacket testing for Severn Unit MVS Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service spent the first training evening of the New Year doing the very important annual job of checking their automatic lifejackets.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “Safety afloat is a very important issue for Severn Unit members and while members are afloat it is essential that lifejackets are worn. We make sure our lifejackets and inflation mechanism are in good order and show no signs of damage then we blow them up to check that they do not lose any air.”

The Unit trains regularly on the river and also assists Avon Navigation Trust in

keeping the local navigation clear and safe.

During the Winter months members participate in classroom training studying diverse subjects such as chart work, navigation theory,

boat electrics, buoyage and collision regulations but still use their boats when weather and river levels permit and regularly patrols the River Avon around Tewkesbury.

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

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

Don’t suffer, pop in and see us.

Unit members inspecting and testing their lifejackets

TEWKESBURY TYPE 2 Diabetes peer support group at Clee House, Lanes Court Close, Tewkesbury GL20 5JQ

Badham Pharmacy 23 Church Road Bishops Cleeve Tel 01242 672653

Once in a lifetime you will meet someone who changes everything WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF GOOD IDEAS FOR VALENTINES DAY, ON FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY

Thursday 6th February 2020 11am - 12.30pm Do you have Type 2 Diabetes?

Join us and meet others who may be experiencing similar issues.

Opportunity to learn more about living with your condition, share experiences and information, develop a network of support and meet others in your local area living with Diabetes.

For more information, call 07703 639689.

Beautiful, fresh red roses, by the stem or bouquet

The perfect gift. Delicious, velvety, chocolate flavoured with black Mitcham Peppermint, from Summerdown Farm

Along with Gas and Electric Fires, Stoves and Surrounds we would like to introduce our outdoor range of beautiful and functional Kadai Barbecue Fire Bowls and Fire Pits.

Come in and see our stunning showroom display.

A fabulous meal and fine wine all wrapped up with that winning gift of Champagne, flowers, chocolates or beautiful skincare treats, we have it all covered.

• Gas Fires

• Multifuel Stoves

• Wooden Surround

• Marble & Limestone Surround • Electric Fires

• Large Showroom established 1988

• Own Installation Team

HOT PORK BAPS NOW IN-STORE Old-Spot Pork, served with stuffing & apple sauce

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat: 9.00am - 1.00pm Sun: Closed

Units 18 and 19, Knightsbridge Business Centre, Cheltenham GL51 9TA On A4019 1/2 mile from M5 junction 10, close to Coombe Hill traffic lights

01242 680076

www.fireplacegalleryfires.co.uk

Butchery Deals - 2lbs Stewing Steak £6.49 2lbs Steak Mince £5.49 Dry Aged Topside £6.49 Dry Aged Rump Steak £10.99

FOOD HALL BUTCHERY COFFEE SHOP

Spend a little time for yourself in our coffee shop, serving Lavazza coffees, delicious snacks, cakes and pastries Teddington Hands (Roundabout), Evesham Road, Teddington, Glos GL20 8NE 01386 725400 www.teddingtonstores.co.uk

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If you are a cash buyer, Searches are optional whereas if you are buying with the aid of a mortgage, it’s likely that it will be a compulsory requirement by your lender.

So what type of information is revealed in your Search pack? Let’s start with the water and drainage search which will confirm if the property is connected to the mains. A number of properties will have septic tanks especially those in more remote locations. We were recently instructed in the sale of an investment flat which did not have its water supply registered with Severn Trent meaning that the tenant had not been paying water bills for over a decade!

A plan is usually supplied with this Search as

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well so you can identify with reasonable accuracy the position of the public sewer. If any part of the property has been built over or is close to a sewer, you will need to check that there is a build over agreement in place registered with the appropriate authority if you are building within 3 metres of the sewer or one metre of a public lateral drain.

Don’t forget a householder will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the drains and pipes feeding the property. The water authority is only responsible for the infrastructure on public land up to the external stop tap so having detailed information to hand is useful.

On a recent purchase where the house was located in a rural setting, we found it was connected to the water supply from the main road but re-routed via a neighbour’s field. That’s a lot of pipework to be responsible for and we had to check that there was an arrangement in place where the homeowner had permission to access the pipework on neighbouring land in the

eventuality the water pipe required maintenance.

Next month we will look at Environmental Searches which identify the various risk factors which could affect the marketability and/or enjoyment of your new

home.

In the meantime, if you would like advice or quote on a property purchase or sale please contact the DF Legal team on 01684 850750 info@dflegal.com www.dflegal.com

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MARTIAL ARTS CLUB SHOW CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

The White Tiger Martial Arts club based in Tewkesbury, recently held a charity training session where students were invited to wear Christmas Jumpers.

The instructors decided to hold the training session so that seriously ill children, or children less fortunate than others could benefit at Christmas. Each student wearing a jumper had to pay £2 for the privilege.

The training session comprised of various disciplines, games and a much loved snowball fight at the end. The club raised a total of £400 which was then donated to the Children’s Rainbow Trust.

The instructor Paul Wanklyn 5th Dan said: “Having seen that many seriously ill children, and children less fortunate than ourselves will be spending Christmas

either in hospital or without their parents or loved ones, we decided the week before the session to hold a charity night. I’m immensely grateful to all the students who took part and to those that donated, every penny raised went to charity. We have a fantastic track record of raising funds for charity

and I’m very proud of everyone. They are a credit to themselves and the club”.

To enrol for free trial sessions at White Tiger Martial Arts, call 07722 584919 / 07488 333973, e-mail info@white-tigertkd.com or go to w w w. w h i t e - t i g e rtkd.com for more details.

TEWKESBURY ROTARY CLUB FREE ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS TEA PARTY at Watson Hall, Barton Street

t For recruitmen th in e opportunities re on area call Clai 99 07909 13 96

TUESDAYS 9am & 11am: Tewkesbury Boys Brigade, Canterbury Leys, Newtown, Tewkesbury GL20 8BP. Call Kathy on 01386 750246 5.30pm & 7.30pm: The Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. Call Kathy on 01386 750246 WEDNESDAYS

5.00pm & 7.00pm: Sixth Form Centre, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF. Call Vickie on 07967 089859

THURSDAYS 5.00pm & 7.00pm: Northway Village Hub, The Ray Shill Building, Lee Walk, Northway, GL20 8QG. Call Anne on 07392 974815 7.30pm: Bredon Hancocks School, Church Street, Bredon GL20 7LA. Call Jemma on 07835 694446 FRIDAYS 9.00am: Northway Village Hub, The Ray Shill Building, Lee Walk, Northway, GL20 8QG Call Anne on 07932 974815

Saturday 22th February 2020 Doors open at 2pm Afternoon tea served at 2.30pm followed by entertainment, finish at 5pm. Please book your space at Zeiss Opticians, High Street, Tewkesbury.

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TREES AND TREES AND MORE TREES This year is we are being encouraged to plant a tree. Everyone knows the benefit - it is in every newspaper, on the web and on the television - Trees store carbon and clean the air we breathe.

All the advertising and talk took my mind back 50 years; so much happened then in our part of the world - some will say beneficial - some perhaps not so. Certainly our skyline changed.

The M5 was opened in 1971, the new 132.000 volt electricity pylon line was erected a few years later bringing the power for all the industrial and commercial expansion and our landscape was hit by Dutch Elm disease.

The disease was identified in the Netherlands in 1921 hence the name but it is not confined to just the Dutch variety of elm. The disease was imported in to the UK on a load of logs from Canada.

The disease is a fungus carried by a small beetle which - when the tree is mature - creeps under the bark and the spore separates the bark from the tree and the tree subsequently dies.

Elm hedges, a distinct feature of our local countryside, are safe as long as they are cut to keep them small but as soon as trees reach semi maturity at about 15 feet high, the beetles move in.

In just a few years our local vista changed significantly as millions of elm trees were felled as they died.

We alone cut down 300 small trees in one field hedge alone but 55 full timber trees as we called them, were felled

by Franks of Bristol who were licensed to fell and remove the diseased timber.

The first photo taken by me with a box brownie out of the window of an Auster light plane with good friend Bob Randall at the controls - shows the trees around the village and the second and third photos show the difference between 1968 and 2020 on the south side of Tredington.

It is hard to believe these photos show the same area and the willow tree in the second picture is at the end of the trees in the first.

So if you get the chance this year plant a tree. It will help and they do look wonderful in the Countryside.

25 years ago we planted nearly 7000 at Sherdons Golf Centre which are now established trees 40 feet tall and helping to fill the gaps left by Dutch Elm Disease.

By Richard Chatham, Tredington

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Friday 20th February 2020 8.00pm - 10.30pm Think pop-up nightclub for grown ups who love to dance!

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Bring your own booze, no dress code. £5 cash on the door For more information, contact Gill, gillyhughes@gmail.com, 07515 578701.

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Gretton Road, Gotherington GL52 9QY OPEN-Mon-Sat:9am-5pm Sunday:10am-4pm 1 mile from Prescott Hillclimb

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

Free delivery service I was recently asked by Radio Gloucestershire to clarify the criteria for our free delivery service, writes Peter Badham.

Pharmacy is under intense financial pressure, and the government seems set on cutting our funding in real terms, year on year.

Pharmacies are looking at cutting free services to stay viable.

At Badham Pharmacy, we are concerned that many patients may not be able to afford to pay for their medicines to be

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Whatever rules you apply, the system could be unfair.

Our view is that we will maintain our free delivery service to all.

We are trying to meet the effects of the cuts in other ways that do not impact on patients services. We hope that strategy is sustainable.

We have seen a surge of new patients coming over to us, from other providers, some of whom have stopped all deliveries - and some who now have an annual charge.

Peter Badham Please call our branch at Priors Park if you want any more help from our team.

SWING ERA DANCES INTO TEWKESBURY

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Hand made to order for the home or business - ideal for collectors, museums, sports clubs, retailers etc All arrive fully assembled (not flat packed) Lighting, shelving and security options

The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra will bring the sounds of the Swing Era back to life and breathe new life into the best vintage music for Tewkesbury audiences at a special performance at Roses Theatre on Friday 7th February, as part of a fifteen date UK tour.

With a stunning, energetic show described by Time Out London as “one hell of a celebration of vintage music”, audiences can expect an unforgettable night of top-class instrumental solos, sublime vocal performances, and irresistible humour and joie de vivre.

The eleven-piece mini big band will recreate classic tunes from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Glenn Miller, performing each song in their own Down for the Count unmistakeable style with expert musicianship. Last year they sold out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival, and had their first album “Let’s Dance” featured on Clare Teal’s BBC Radio 2 show. For details visit www.rosestheatre.org or call 01684 295074.

Valentines Special Offers with Keri and Hayley Package 1 Express Facial and Manicure only £35 Package 2 Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage plus Pedicure, only £41

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

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WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury and District CREATIVE CLUB: Mosaics,Pottery, Embroidery and Crochet Every other Monday from 9th Sept 2019, 7pm - 9pm Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, £3 per week.

For further information please call 07539 737064.

fourth Wednesday of each month (2-4pm).

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

Advice and support, craft activities etc.

Plus tea/coffee and cakes in return for a small donation. Details call 01684 296238.

CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre.

Second Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm.

For those with memory problems and their carers/companions.

Tea and cakes and singing favourite songs together. £2.50 per person. Call 01684 772559 for more details.

BUSY NEEDLES A free club for independent crafters who wish to pursue their craft whilst making friends. For more details please call 01684 276503.

TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE: Tewkesbury Day Centre,

TEWKESBURY MARKETS Spring Gardens Car Park.

General market every Wednesday and Saturday (8am-3pm approx)with a variety of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish,

clothes and homewares.

TEWKESBURY VIPs: A club for the visually impaired and socially isolated meets on the first Thursday of each month, 2pm to 4pm at Tewkesbury Baptist Church. Great musical entertainment plus lovely cake provided by Tewkesbury School.

Transport available. Call Chris on 01684 293527 BREDON BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Every Wednesday morning, 10am 11.30am. Bredon Village Hall during Worcestershire term time. Everyone is welcome with their children/grandchildren from newborns to pre-school age. For more information

contact bredonsteppingout@googlemail.com or check Facebook BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: Now meets every second Tuesday of the month 2pm-4pm (from 14th Feb) in the Common Room at Barton Court, Tewkes-bury. Open to sufferers of lung conditions, their families, friends and carers. A British Lung Foundation Support Group.

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

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

A social group and an opportunity to try crafts and developtechniques.

Village Hall, Bredon.

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS: Sunday 2nd February at 2pm. Guided walks led

by Tewkesbury Battlefield Society. The two mile walks leave from Abbey Lawn Car Park, Gander Lane Tewkesbury GL20 5PG. Approx two hours.

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This month’s highlights for getting out and about

ARENA BIRMINGHAM 14 FEB JAMES BLUNT 25 FEB THE 1975 29 FEB STEREOPHONICS www.arenabham.co.uk

NEC BIRMINGHAM 2-6 FEB SPRING FAIR (home, garden, retail, fashion) 18-23 FEB CARAVAN, CAMPING, MOTOR HOME SHOW www.thenec.co.uk

PLAYHOUSE, CHELTENHAM 31 JAN - 8 FEB GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM (CODS) www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk

MALVERN THEATRES 14 FEB FASCINATING AIDA www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

RSC STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 8 NOV - 8 MARCH 2020 THE BOY IN THE DRESS UNTIL 21 MARCH 2020 KING JOHN www.rsc.org.uk

WATSON HALL, TEWKESBURY 29 FEB JOHN COGHLAN’S QUO 27 MAR SCALLYWAG’S COMEDY NIGHT 11 APR BON GIOVI (Tribute Act) www.tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on

HUNTINGDON HALL, WORCESTER 6 FEB DAVID BADDIEL www.worcesterlive.co.uk

FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY 2 MAINS, 2 DESSERTS AND 2 DRINKS FOR ONLY £20.00 UPGRADE TO A BOTTLE OF PROSECCO OR ROSE BRUT FOR TO TWO SHARE FOR AN EXTRA £5

28 BEAUTIFUL EN-SUITE BEDROOMS WHY NOT HIRE OUR HISTORIC FUNCTION ROOM? Buffets from only £7.00 per head

Ideal if you have family and friends visiting the area, or just want to make it a night to remember!

Stay in this historic coaching inn in the very heart of medieval Tewkesbury - all rooms are en suite with plasma TV, tea/coffee etc.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL PRODUCERS by Deb Gilder

TEWKESBURY’S FAMOUS INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT

Celebrating 21 years in Tewkesbury DINE IN • DINE OUT TAKEAWAYS • (01684) 273727 FREE DELIVERY (within specified area of Tewkesbury) OPEN 6pm UNTIL LATE Rajshahi, 121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU

CHINESE & MALAYSIAN CUISINE

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DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE (MINIMUM ORDER £15)

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Lodge Farm Kitchen meals from Teddington Stores: it’s like having your own personal chef!

Delicious meals for the busy lifestyle Leading a busy lifestyle doesn’t mean you need to compromise on quality and natural goodness, writes Deb Gilder.

Here at Teddington Stores we pride ourselves on offering the best of everything from local producers, and that even includes prepared meals.

Lodge Farm Kitchen is a family business founded in 2009, which, for the first five years, was located on a farm nestled in a valley in rural Herefordshire.

On the farm they grow many of their vegetables and herbs, and keep a herd of Dexter cattle. All of these were used in the launch range of six main meals.

In 2014, expansion meant moving to a purpose-built kitchen in Ross-on-Wye, but nothing has changed about the way ingredients are sourced, or the meals are prepared.

The business just employs a couple more people and produces more than the founder ever dreamt of doing when she set up the business on the farm!

A wide range of flavoursome dishes is now prepared in pots and pans and blast frozen on the same day, sealing in the goodness.

There are no flavour enhancers or preservatives involved, and what you enjoy at home is as fresh as the day it was prepared!

Taste the Lodge Farm difference at Teddington Stores. Find us just behind the filling station on Teddington Hands roundabout. The entrance is off the A435, with plenty of free parking right outside. www. teddingtonstores.co.uk

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

01684 293714 or 07724 630083 The Crown, Mythe Rd, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EF Sun & Tues-Thurs 5pm-10.30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm Monday closed, Open All Bank Holidays

Quay Street, Tewkesbury

01684 293220 Mon-Tues: 11.45-14.00 and 17.00-22.00 Wed-Fri: 11.45-14.00 and 17.00-23.00 Sat: 11.45-14.30 and 17.00-23.00 All takeaway food is served in cardboard boxes.Your food stays warmer for longer,easier to hold and eat, and no washing up!

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

kingfisher-restaurant.com

17 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AL

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

Specialists in freshly prepared Bangladeshi & Indian Curry, Balti & Tandoori Dishes

Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff

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Opening Hours Lunch 12 noon - 2.00pm Evening 5.30pm - 11.30pm

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STONE WILLY’S PIZZA

Local Recipes from the 1930s In 1939, the Gloucestershire Federation of Women’s Institutes published a book to provide a record of old and tested recipes in use in the county’s homes. Some weird and wonderful ideas!

Mon & Tues: 17.00-2.00 Wed-Sat: 12.00-14.00 and 16.30-22.00 DELIVERY AVAILABLE SOON

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

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

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RISOTTO LA MILANESE 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 THAI SET LUNCH 2 Courses £9.95 Take Away Collection Get 10% Off Delivery service within 3 miles Pub open every day from Noon except Tuesday open from 3pm

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Provided by Brockworth & Witcombe WI Ingredients: 6ozs rice • 2ozs butter • 1.5ozs grated Parmesan cheese • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 3 pints of stock • salt and pepper Wash, drain and thoroughly dry the rice. Heat butter, fry the onion brown, add the rice and stir over afirev for a few minutes. Add half the stock, boil chickly for twenty minute, then cover the pan closely and let the contents cook slowly. Add the remaining stock by degrees, and when nearly the whole of it is absorbed, stir in cheese and season to taste. Stir over the fire for a few minutes, then serve heaped up in a dish. If liked, grated cheese cab be served separately. Sufficient for two or three people. Chopped chicken, liver or mushrooms and tomatoes can be added.

Exceptional quality Indian food with very traditional flavours

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

in specified areas within 3 mile radius of Tewkesbury

01684 295 226 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6.00pm-11.00pm 117/118 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JY

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

6: Which King of England is buried in Gloucester Cathedral?

3: What is the name of the shop featured in the TV Series ‘Open All Hours?’

1: Eric Clapton, Lenny Henry and Julie Walters are supporters of which English football league team?

4: Whose report entitled ‘The Reshaping of British Railways’ led to the closure of 6,000 miles of track in the early to mid1960s?

2: What is a bradawl used for?

5: What is the longest river in Scotland?

ANSWERS: 1. West Bromwich Albion; 2. Making holes in wood (it’s a tool); 3. Arkwright’s; 4. Doctor Richard Beeching 5. The River Tay (117 miles); 6. Edward II

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

TEWKESBURY LIVE Local Music Guide SAT 1st FEB: 5:15 Band, Wheelhouse Café Bar, The Marina, Upton-upon-Severn.

SUN 2nd FEB: Martin O’Neil, The Albion.

SUN 2nd FEB: Black Rabbit, The Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

MON 3rd FEB: Acoustic Jamming Session,The Pickled Plum, Pershore.

WED 5th FEB: The Rod Kelly Jazz Trio plus Jeanne Marlow, The Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

SAT 8th FEB: Sax Appeal, Wheelhouse Café Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

SAT 8th FEB: Union Jaks (female covers singer), The Albion.

SAT 9th FEB: Blue Ribon Duo, The Albion.

SAT 15th FEB: Simon & Garfunkel Though The Years, (tribute show), The Market Theatre, Ledbury.

SAT 15th FEB: Dave Ellis & Boo Howard, No. 8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

SAT 15th FEB: Paul Zarb, The Albion.

SUN 16th FEB: Crescendo Big Band Concert (3pm), Gupshill Manor.

SUN 16th FEB: Melvin Hancox, The Albion.

SAT 22nd FEB: The Blackheart Orchestra, The Market Theatre, Ledbury.

SUN 23rd FEB: Bryn Thomas, The Albion.

SAT 22nd FEB: Moose, The Albion.

THURS 27th FEB: Steve & Julie Wigley (folk in the foyer), Evesham Arts Centre.

FRI 28th FEB: Genesis Connected, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 29th FEB: John Coghlan’s Quo (Status Quo’s original drummer & band), The Watson Hall, Tewkesbury.

SAT 29th FEB: Harvington Duo No. 8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

SAT 29th FEB: John Eselle (as Olly Murs), The Albion.

RESTAURANT & TEA ROOMS Toddington Railway Station, GL54 5DT 01242 621903 ~

WINTER SPECIALS UNTIL END FEB

Every Wednesday - Over 60’s special – main meal with tea or coffee special price of £6.50 Every Weekend – One child’s meal (from the Childs Menu) for £1.50 with every full priced adults main meal. ~ Hearty Traditional, Fresh, Homemade Food Sandwiches • Jacket Potatoes • Soup Light Lunches • Delicious Cakes • Licensed ~ Ample Free Car Parking Open all public operating days - 9am to 5.30pm and Tues and Wed 10am - 3.30pm

MON 2nd MARCH: Acoustic Jamming Session, The Pickled Plum, Pershore.

TUES 3rd MARCH: Claude Bourbon, The Roses Theatre.

WED 4th MARCH: The Rod Kelly Jazz Trio plus Jeanne Marlow, The Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

FRI 13th MARCH: Worbley & Farrell, The Roses Theatre.

SUN 22nd MARCH: Buddy Holly & The Cricketers (tribute), Evesham Arts Centre.

WED 25th MARCH: Feast of Fiddles (with Peter Knight, Chris Leslie, Brian McNeil, Ian Cutler and more) The Roses Theatre.

STRUMMERS GUITAR OF THE MONTH

by Paul Thomas

PRS SE SOAPBAR II It can be notoriously difficult for a new company to establish itself in the fickle world of guitar manufacturingwrites Paul Thomas.

Guitarists are, in general, a pretty conservative bunch; reluctant to stray too far from the tried and trusted Fender/Gibson axis when parting with their fistful of dollars. This is, in many ways, quite understandable. The majority of the great recordings and performances which still form the bedrock of rock’n’roll, pop, soul, reggae etc were, for the most part, played on Fenders and Gibsons with the odd Gretsch or Epiphone thrown in here or there. However, in the 1980’s, Paul Reed Smith proved that with tenacity, a little innovation and a zeal for quality control, the old axis could be gently levered to one side to make room for a new and respected brand.

As a college student, in 1975, Paul Reed Smith was challenged by his woodwork teacher who told him; “If you can turn that bag of wood into a guitar, I’ll grade it and I’ll give you four credits.” A keen guitarist, Smith embraced the challenge and learned the basics of luthiery as he aced the project. Much to the surprise of his teacher, Smith then dropped out of college and opened his own guitar repair shop in Annapolis, Maryland! For the next ten years, Smith not only repaired guitars but built them from scratch as well. Right from the very beginning, his focus was on high quality materials, high quality components and an exceptional level of finish.

In order to sell these outstanding (and expensive) instruments, Smith besieged the roadies of best-selling acts at concert venues, persuading them to take one of his guitars back stage for the approval of their superstar employer. In this way, Smith managed to sell guitars to, among others, Peter Frampton, Ted Nugent and Carlos Santana (who would go on to become PRS’s most famous endorsee). Encouraged by his success, the tireless and enterprising Smith now travelled from retailer to retailer until he had enough pre-orders to help him secure the loan that enabled him to open a small factory in Annapolis. And thus, in 1985, PRS was born.

With this foothold in the industry, PRS managed the trick of expanding rapidly without ever compromising on quality. Of course, such quality doesn’t come cheap and, along with a reputation for excellence, PRS guitars were considered to be beyond the pocket of most musicians.

However, Reed Smith eventually pulled off that most difficult of tricks – shifting some manufacturing abroad in order to produce a cheaper line of guitars whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality control. In 2001, Smith chose Korea as the base for his SE line of guitars – sub-$1000 instruments which still oozed PRS quality.

The PRS SE Soapbar II guitar that we have at Strummers is a thing of beauty and a joy to play. It maintains the proud PRS standards of exceptional quality and yet will not cost you an arm and a leg (well maybe just an arm!). If you’ve never tried a PRS, do pop in and give it a test drive – you may never look back.

Paul Thomas

TAPAS NIGHT FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY with Live Music from El Diablo. Tickets £20.

Book now for a memorable Valentine’s Meal

QUIZ NIGHT WEDNESDAY 19th FEBRUARY In aid of Upton Scouts. 7.30pm start. £10 entry per team of four

PIE NIGHT THURSDAY 27th FEBRUARY Still £10 per person - all you can eat!

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OUR ALLEYWAYS by Steve Goodchild George Eagles had a butcher’s shop at 110 High Street for many years at the beginning of the nineteenth century and the alley is named after him. He seems to have lived a quiet and respectable life. He hit the national news in 1828 when a cow of his gave birth to three healthy bull calves.

Even the Canterbury Journal reported it.

The alley seems once to have had a large number of cottages, of the small, dark and insanitary style peculiar to Tewkesbury. They disappeared one by one, without the wholesale clearances of some alleys, though there was also some rebuilding, such as the three newly built cottages with wash-house and WC (between them) which were sold in 1872. In the same year the Council bought a cottage for £16 to erect a toilet block; it is to be hoped that this was not the first such transaction in the alley. In 1875 there were ten cottages.

In 1891, Ernest Moore bought a piece of land where a cottage once stood for £2 10/-.

Planned clearance started in 1919 with one cottage condemned and demolished, with another suffering the same fate in 1924. By 1957 there were only a few left when ten boys from Swifts Boys Club demolished three more. They were allowed to clean and take away the bricks to sell to help pay for a new club house to be built in Newtown on land donated by Harry Workman. The bricks were worth £5 per 1,000 and they hoped to clean 40,000.

The very last alley house was occupied by Mr and Mrs Houghton.

In 1965, at the height of

the debate about the future of Tewkesbury, Ethel Houghton wrote an impassioned letter to the paper; “As an ‘alley dweller’ may I suggest that the person, or persons, who want to preserve the alleys of Tewkesbury come and live in one? …..

Compared with the usual alley cottage, I suppose it isn’t too bad. The former owner turned an attic into a bathroom and there is constant hot water. The roof leaks, the stairs are unsafe and the plaster in the living room is falling, only it

pigs behind the alley which were a constant nuisance. He was fined five shillings in 1872 for keeping pigs in too close a proximity to the Eagles Alley cottages. Four years later the Medical Officer was reporting to the Council that Mr Key was storing manure to the extent that the effluvia was “soaking through the wall of My Key’s premises, close to the dwelling of some poor people, and the smell from it was beyond anything he could conceive”. The Council gave notice for its immediate

Gunner White, was captured by the Germans in 1918, and released two months later as the war ended. Jim White was in the news the next year as leader of the ‘Jim White Gang’ of local delinquents, but he redeemed himself in 1920 when he helped the police apprehend three men who had burgled houses in Earle’s Croome. In 1931, Dora, 19, daughter of Thomas, was run over and killed whilst working in Birmingham.

Then there was Ernest Meadows, a blacksmith, whose problem was drink. He’s first recorded drunk and incapable at the Mop Fair in 1903, with many subsequent summonses. And fiveshilling fines. Twice he was imprisoned for deserting his wife and children, leaving them a charge on the poor rates.

In 1906 he was jailed for a month for breaking into the Halifax works and stealing gunpowder.

The last Tewkesbury reference to him was in 1916 in the Police

isn’t plaster but sand and dirt. The place always smells damp and peculiar. We have not seen any bugs, but who knows what’s behind four or five layers of wallpaper? No! Please do not preserve the alleys of Tewkesbury.” Soon after this the house was demolished and hundreds of years of occupation of the alley ended.

She had a point, but a little more empathy with the past and sympathy for the vernacular architecture might have created a different future to the present sterility.

Like most alleys, Eagles had water supply problems. For periods in 1865, 1875, 1882, 1884 and 1893 there was no water at all and people would have to fetch it from other alleys.

Finally, in 1902, a water main was laid in the alley. Even then, the justification was only that it would help provide fire fighting water to that part of town. At about the same time the alley got a gas light, replaced by electricity in 1930 Pigs were another problem. Fredrick Key, another butcher, kept

removal.

In 1911, Stephen Healey’s pigs were causing similar problems and the Council were concerned about pig-keeping generally in the town.

The people whom lived in the alley were, as was remarked by the Medical Officer, poor.

Rents were low and conditions inevitably leads to occasional social problems. The White family dynasty, in particular, seemed to attract problems.

In 1891, William and Harriet were living with their seven children at 6 Eagles’ Alley, at a rent of £5 4/per annum. Son Thomas was fined for drunkenness in 1897. Daughter Harriet died later the same year. William died in the following and then the tragedies passed to the next generation.

Florence, 4 months, was smothered whilst sleeping in her parents’ bed; her cousin William drowned in the next year. In 1908 Thomas and Emily were convicted of neglecting their six children, who were described as verminous and begging in the streets. Tomas, now

Gazette. He’d again deserted his wife and gone on the run. A warrant had been issued for his arrest. There is no record of the fate of his poor wife and children.

The ‘front house, once George Eagles’ butcher’s shop passed through various hands until it became a private house.

In 1897, on the death of George Walker, it was snapped up by the Oddfellows Arms, next door at 109, who extended the pub into the premises, where they stayed until the pub closed in 1971. It’s now Parson’s Bakers.

In 1977, to cater for the demand for new supermarkets in Tewkesbury, the Government allowed an appeal to build what is now Halford’s store on Oldbury Road. It resulted in the loss of Oddfellows Passage and the eastern line of Eagles’ alley. It also created a small square which should be an asset, but which has no purpose at all. The days of Mr Key’s pigs, the unfortunate White family and the tumultuous Ernest Meadows have gone forever.

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Now that we have entered an exciting New Year it is perhaps time for Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club to reflect on our activities and events of 2019 but also as a forward looking organisation, to anticipate what we might have in store for our Club in 2020.

One of our favourite speakers, Dr Katy Bellamy provided us with two very informative and thought provoking talks. The first was entitled ‘The joy of false memory’ – how our memory is constantly changing and how the brain tends to erase memories that are no longer useful - and the second was all about sleep, insomnia and dreams.

Another very engaging speaker is John Dixon, President of the Tewkesbury Historical Society who gave us two talks, both with Tewkesbury connections: the local Codrington family involvement with the West Indian slave trade and the history of novelist Barbara Cartland’s family covering her life, the family tragedies and her work during two world wars.

Some of our talks have concerned rather profound subjects such as the bombing of

Guernica during the Spanish Civil war, domestic violence and coercive control in the home and later in the year, a personal view of PTSD by John Macartney who suffered from the condition and underwent psychotherapy for 25 years to help in managing this severe mental illness. We also had a member-led discussion on End of Life matters, something none of us can ignore.

But some of our talks have been very light hearted such as Patrick Furley’s Christmas Magic Lantern show where he introduced us to the early forms of projection using genuine Victorian stained glass lantern slides.

We also welcomed David Howe, a speaker whose initial demeanour suggested a somewhat dour personality, but who really entertained us well with some hilarious examples of how the English Language is used and abused.

During the year we had five very interesting coach trips to various locations.

Early in the year we visited the National Star Centre in Cheltenham and later we had a twocentre day out at the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff and the Royal Mint at Llantrisant.

In the summer we went to the BBC studios at The Mailbox in Birmingham where we had a guided tour of the TV and radio studios, rounding off our visit with some members taking part in a short episode of The Archers!

Our final day out in 2019 was in the Autumn when we visited the Gaydon Motor Museum where members enjoyed not only a lot of automotive nostalgia but a glimpse into the future looking ahead to electric propulsion and self-driving cars.

A major event for the Club in 2019 was the launch of our website.

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Every type of forward-looking organisation these days has to move with the times and Probus is no exception.

We now have a well managed, informative and easy to navigate website at www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon with over 1200 people having visited the website since its launch.

If you are a retired or semi-retired professional or businessman and you would like to come along to one or more of our Tuesday morning meetings as a guest and sample the Probus Club ethos, please visit our website or contact our Secretary Bill Bush on 01684 298419.

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Forthcoming Events in February: 4 Feb: Memories of Tewkesbury and Bredon (with Tim Woollatt) 11 Feb: Graphology (with Sandra Grayson) 18 Feb: A conversation with Christopher Frith (with John Woodcock) 25 Feb: The Order of St John (with Sarah Shilson JP) Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Bill Bush on 01684 298419 for further information or visit our website at:

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There’s a choir starting in Tewkesbury, at the Bushley Village Hall, on 21st January.

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Were you a 1st Tewkesbury Guide?

1st Tewkesbury Guides will be celebrating its 100th birthday in January 2021 and would love to hear from previous members of the group who would like to share their memories of their time in the Guides.

The group can be contacted via their Facebook page - search for 1st Tewkesbury Guides - or by emailing 1sttewkesburyguides@ gmail.com or by ringing 01684 296775.

The group meet weekly in Priors Park during school term time and are looking for girls, aged between 10 and 14, to join them. The Guides have a varied programme, providing opportunities to learn new skills, have fun and make friends in a safe environment. There are also opportunities for occasional events at weekends, including camps.

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LITTLE CHANGE, A CENTURY ON This delightful photograph shows six boys and girls in Victorian dress, socialising at the Old Cross, in the local village of Uckinghall.

In the modern view Cross and the half-timbered house appear unchanged and the roadside wall has been reduced in height.

One can only speculate what the children did in their future lives.

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Tewkesbury Flower Club Our first meeting of 2020 will be held at Bushley Village Hall, GL20 6HT, on Tuesday 11th February 2020.

Doors open at 7.00 and the meeting starts at 7.30.

The demonstrator this month is Yvonne Berry and her title is “Any old Iron!”.

We are a very friendly group and visitors will be made very welcome - come and join us for a relaxing evening watching an expert arrange beautiful flowers.

No experience is necessary and entrance costs just £6.

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CITY BREAKS

By Stephanie Jepson of Courtney World Travel The nights are definitely getting lighter now but we just need that sun to come out a bit more. I love cold crisp winter days.

The early months of the year are the perfect time to fit in a little city break.

Not only are there less tourists but it is also cheaper too. Personally, if I’m doing a city I like it a bit cooler – it is far more comfortable for sightseeing. Rome and Venice are really proving popular at the moment and Budapest is coming in a close 3rd.

My colleague Sibyl visited Budapest and here are her thoughts and tips to get the most out of this beautiful city: ‘Over the last 3 years I have taken several european city breaks and the

most recent was Budapest.

Budapest gave me the opportunity to indulge in authentic hungarian food and wine. We ate at

Sibyl several restaurants and I can definitely recommend the Hungarikum Bistro and the New York Café. My favourite place was the High Note Café Bar, they served amazing cocktails and perfect steaks.

Budapest is so easy to get around on foot or by tram. I really enjoyed travelling from Buda over to Pest by tram.

One of the highlights of my trip was travelling on the Children’s Steam Railway which took us to the highest point in Budapest. The views from here were spectacular.’

Sounds fabulous doesn’t it?

I’m actually looking at taking a city break myself and I’m torn between Rome or Venice but swaying more to Rome. I have been to Rome before but as they were electing the new Pope, the Vatican and its buildings were all off limits. Honestly, it was like that scene from the

Stephanie Jepson film Angels and Demons with the film crews waiting for the chimney to pour out white smoke to indicate that a new pope had been elected. They didn’t elect the Pope whilst I was there so I never got to see the Vatican, I definitely need to go back. I will let you know which city I end up choosing.

My little gem this month, and in keeping with the city theme, is the Italian city of Ravenna. It is in the area of Emilia Romagna (renowned for its food) which is served by Bologna Airport.

It is a beautiful city and was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire. Roman, Gothic and Byzantine rulers have all occupied Ravenna through the ages. This city is renowned for its mosaics and has 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The 6th Century Byzantine basilica San Vitale and the Spirito Santo Church are absolutely stunning. The exterior of Ravenna’s buildings hide mosaic treasures within, so don’t be fooled by a plain exterior. Ravenna is also home to Dantes Tomb.

The city itself is not over run by tourists so you can really enjoy everything it has to offer. With plenty of restaurants serving fabulous food and beautiful buildings, Ravenna really is a jewel of a city.

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MANOR PLAYERS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT Manor Players originated as “TONANTI PLAYERS” by members who worked in Ashchurch camp i.e. Alan Wilkinson, Gerry Parsons, Chris Thomas and several others, long passed unfortunately. Including several service personnel that enjoyed escapism!

They rehearsed on camp for several years but due to the security towards end of 60’s the Commandant as was then said we had to find alternative premises.

Coincidently, Gerry, Alan and a few others actually lived opposite Mitton Manor School, approached them and we were accepted and they began rehearsing/meeting at the school and also decided to rename the group, hence they became Mitton Manor Players.

It was when we had to find other premises that we dropped Mitton from our title and became Manor Players. In those days we basically performed plays, until a

new couple joined and suggested we did a pantomime. We agreed to be directed by Trevor Hampshaw in “Mother Goose”.

From day one until 1975 there were no auditions. Parts were given out to those who suited the parts. All performances took place in the Watson Hall. Also charity events took place in the school itself.

In 1975 everything changed. Tewkesbury had a brand new theatre/cinema opened. We were approached by the council as the pantomime they had booked had cancelled.

Cutting a long story short, we joined with TADS and Twyning play-

ers, and for the first time actually auditioned for parts by the director, Derek Bell. The rest as they say is history. We have also raised some members to become professional actors and successful in their art.

Personally I have been a member since 1973 “The Brides of March” being my first of many productions with

“MANOR PLAYERS” of whom I am very proud to have been, and continue to be a member.

Our next show is HiDe-Hi on April 23rd, 24th, 25th at the Watson Hall. If any one is interested in coming along to help or get involved we would love to hear from you. Please phone Julie on 07875 336475.

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Newtown W.I. Newtown WI started 2020 with a talk by Paul Willerton about ‘Aliens’, but not little green men type!

We were told about all the invasive plants, animals and fish that have found their way into the UK, some by design but many more having escaped from private collections or hitched a lift on boats. Thank you Paul for a very interesting evening .

Before out next meeting we will be enjoying our regular January meal, which this year will be at Zitto e Mangia.

Our next meeting will be on 12th February, when Bob Skelt will be talking about Bletchley Park.

If you are interested in joining us we meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Tirlebrook School starting at 7.30pm. Please come along or telephone 01684 291745 for more information.

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He had told his publisher that he wanted to 'retire', but he has been persuaded to pick up his camera to do one more.

So, Past & Present Swindon to Bristol has become his 55th, appearing shortly before Christmas 2019.

This is No.69 in the highly successful series of books from Silver Link Publishing, featuring photographs of railway locations taken over several decades and comparing them with the same scene today.

In this latest volume, John and his co-author, ex-Network Rail employee Tim Maddocks, have used their undoubted photographic skills to take us on a fascinating journey along part of what has been called 'Brunel's billiard table', the fast and flat route between the two locations. The number of operational stations has sadly reduced over the years

but this gives opportunities to see what once existed and how the scenes have changed over the years. From the days of steam and semaphore signalling, through the diesel era and right up to date with Great Western's electrified railway and new IET trains, the contrasting and complementary views are at times stunning, not least when the authors were given access into the twomile long Box Tunnel.

With ISBN 978-185895-294-9, over 200 high quality photographs, and priced just £20 for 128 colourful pages, this will suit anyone with an interest in railways, history and/or nostalgia. Highly recommended.

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A BLOODY B U S I N E S S : TAXIDERMY IN MUSEUMS. MUSEUM TALK BY CURATOR,

SIMON LAWTON Saturday 29th February 2020, 11am to 12pm.

Using items from the museum’s extensive Natural History collection, our Curator Simon Lawton, will explain everything you have ever wanted to know about taxidermy (but were too afraid to ask!) from the fascinating history of taxidermy, to the

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SPORTS MASSAGE AND DEEP MUSCLE THERAPY, GO MOBILE Having recently qualified in Sports Massage Therapy Chloe Reynolds is now offering a mobile Sports Massage service in and around the Tewkesbury area.

CR Sports Massage provides a range of Sports and Deep Tissue massage, Trigger point work and pre & post event massage. This month Chloe will also be adding Myofascial Cupping to her list of treatments.

Sports Massage is a type of massage that manipulates the bodies soft tissues such as the skin, muscles, connective tissues, fascia, tendons and ligaments.

This method of massage targets exact muscle groups and aims to release and correct imbalances in the body.

These imbalances may arise from everyday workload, sporting activities or a person’s general body composition and postural alignment.

This means you don't have to be a sports person to benefit from this type of massage.

Benefits of Sports Massage: • Releasing tension.

• Releasing pain.

• Increasing circulation and lymph flow.

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation.

• Increases blood flow.

• Aids recovery.

• Assisting postural related issues.

• Increasing mobility and range of movement of a muscle.

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her Level 3 Sports Massage diploma in December from the Cotswold Academy of Complimentary Health and Sport in Cirencester.

Mainly from a Contemporary Dance background Chloe graduated with her BA Hons in Dance Performance from Middlesex University, London in 2017.

Since her graduation she has been teaching a variety of dance techniques at Ballet Malvern Centre of Dance including Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Tap,

Jazz, Acting and Strength and Conditioning to children aged 5-18+.

Chloe says she ‘hopes to bring together all of her knowledge of moving active bodies and sports massage therapy to provide the best service possible’.

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OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

HUMAN STRUCTURE As animals at the top of the food chain, we often think of ourselves as the perfect evolutionary specimens. We are sadly a jack-of-all-trades and a master-of-none.

We are a bit good at running, a bit good at swimming, a bit good at hearing and a bit good at seeing. We are very good at thinking and that leads me to my focus this month.

If we are all only a bit good, evolutionarily speaking, at most things but very good at one thing. We should be using that one thing to promote the others. Use your innate power to analyse yourself, your movement and your behaviour to maximise efficiency from your body. Whether that be analysing how you walk or run so you don’t strain yourself, or analysing why we behave as we do in public. Self-analysis is what can help the human structure work at its maximum.

If we are feeling low or anxious, this will affect your ability to interact with people and this can lead to isolation or hyperactivity. Both are equally unhelpful to the musculoskeletal sys-

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tem. Analysing how we move can stop us from over using one side of the body or weighting more onto one limb.

Analysis doesn’t always have to be negative although self-analysis often is. If you are good at something and you find it easy, ask yourself why it is easy and if you can apply that attitude or way of moving to other aspects of your life. The more we understand what our strengths and weaknesses are internally, the

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NEW TEWKESBURY HEART CHARITY A local charity that has been providing an exercise class for cardiac patients decided recently that it could no longer provide these classes in 2020.

Undaunted, a group of regular participants has got together to set up a new charity, HeartFelt Tewkesbury, to take over the running of this really valuable healthcare service.

It’s well known that physical inactivity is one of the risk factors for coronary heart disease, and that aerobic exercise can be a great help.

It’s often quite challenging, however, to keep up the motivation to exercise regularly, unless patients have the discipline of attending a regular class.

HeartFelt Tewkesbury aims to help with that motivation by providing

a regular exercise class, and has earned the support of the Gloucestershire NHS cardiac team.

Local doctors, too, will be able to recommend appropriate local patients to join.

The classes take place at the Wheatpieces Community Centre every Thursday from 2.30pm to 4pm.

They’re led by a fully qualified instructor, who operates under the auspices of the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR).

The programme is based on an essential gentle warm-up, fol-

lowed by a period of more intensive aerobic exercises. Then there are some cooling down exercises, and finally some socialising, with a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.

Partners are encouraged to join in too.

Regular attender Jim Milne, who’s arranged the start-up funding and co-ordinated the setting up of HeartFelt Tewkesbury, is enthusiastic about the benefits.

As there’s a limit to class size, it’s important for new participants to check before attending, or for more information, by ringing Jim on 01684 772432

TOXIC TWIST PRESENTS FABULOUS FEBRUARY at Watson Hall, Tewkesbury Saturday 22nd February 8.30pm-Midnight A prefect ladies night. Drink, dance, disco. £7.50 per ticket, glass of bubbly on arrival served by our Butlers!

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Tewkesbury Business Breakfast Club has returned to where it started over 30 years ago Originally founded jointly by the then Landlord of the Royal Hop Pole Hotel and the Tewkesbury Chamber of Commerce, the Club has continued uninterrupted.

The Club continues in its and their businesses board for a variety of role to bring together allows local access and local opinions on everythose in business and online promotion for thing from the High organisations whose their services. street to Local and interest is in town to Meetings are held on National events and both extend trade and the last Thursday of the whilst not a strict netsupport the benefits of month from 7.15am and working club, Members Tewkesbury and is cerall finished in time to go enjoy the opportunity to tainly the oldest of its to work at 8.30am to discuss a wide range of type in the Town.

8.45am. Visitors are topics - local and nationNew innovations for welcome but please see al - during the meetings 2020 include an online the website www.tewkesand also promote their Calendar for Members to burybbc.co.uk for details own businesses in intropost events and to mainof how to book your ductions and conversatain updates on place. tions.

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By Richard Chatham, whilst the new Online has long been recogTredington Directory for Members nised as a sounding

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“I have a lovely selection of heart warming cards to send to your Valentine.

Do come in and see.”

The Tewkesbury Big Weekend organisers have already met up this year and are excited to welcome new members to our team.

Lee and Steve bring extensive music knowledge with them and are helping us bring more live music to the weekend.

In true TBW fashion, you’ll be pleased to know we’ll be welcoming back the walking parade on Saturday 16th May. With a slight change in route, at 3.15pm you’ll see the parade start at Sun Street, down the High

TEWKESBURY BIG WEEKEND Street, onto Church Street and will finish at the Vineyards where you can expect to find plenty of stalls with food, drink, crafts and entertainment, so please, follow the parade up and join us for the award ceremony and some inspiring dance shows from local groups.

The 2020 theme for the parade will be ‘Tewkesbury Fiesta’ so expect to see plenty of colour and fanfare hit the town.

Every year this is brilliantly attended with

SPRING TALKS at Tewkesbury Museum TUES 4th FEB: Pubs and Breweries revisited: Steve Goodchild.

TUES 18th FEB: Tewkesbury’s Public Clocks: David Bagley.

TUES 3rd MARCH: The History of Military Medals: Clive Montellier.

both parader’s and spectators and we hope you’ll give it the some support this year.

We want as many people to join in as possible to really make a colourful and entertaining show and to bring the town centre alive.

It’s a great way to promote your club, organisation, or setting to the whole town and you’re bound to have a great time in the process.

We don’t mind if your group is made up of two or two hundred – we’d love to see you parading on the day!

As well as our wonderful parade, we’re welcoming back our friends at Cheltenham Animal Shelter to organise and run our dog show.

Always a great event with plenty of laughs, we hope you’ll be signing up your pooch this

year.

Further details on the Parade and Dog Show can be found at tewkesburybigweekend.co.uk.

All entries for the Parade must be in by 13th April, so don’t leave it too late.

Any questions relating to be the parade can be forwarded to acwalker@sky.com We hope you’ve been enjoying the updates for TBW, if there is something else you think we can do to make it a great weekend, or there is something that you can do to help us, please do reach out to us.

We love welcoming new people to the team as it means we can do even more for the town during the weekend.

Don’t forget to follow our Facebook page?

We’re updating on there weekly so you can keep up-to-date with everything going on.

By Kim Lewis.

All start at 7.00 in Trinity Church Hall.

Admission £3.00.

Repair Café Back For 2020 Tewkesbury Repair Café is back in action in 2020 with a new recruit. Pictured here wearing her green Repair Café apron, tools at the ready, is Maisie. Aged 4, Maisie was helping her grandad Jamie, a regular volunteer.

The Repair Café exists to repair goods which might otherwise be thrown away.

We cover many things: electrical goods, clothes, tools, toys – what have you.

We can’t fix everything, but we can certainly take a look. Our skilled volunteers do not charge for their time, but donations are very welcome.

We also have a café, with homemade cakes run by Friends of the Earth.

The Repair Café meets at the Baptist Church 2 – 5 PM, on the second Saturday in the month, except for July, October and December. The next session is February 8th. Come along.

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NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED AT TEWKESBURY TOWN BAND Tewkesbury Town Band are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Price as their new Musical Director, with immediate effect.

Andrea studied composition under Peter Graham at the University of Salford, and after a short stint as a professional orchestral percussionist, returned to education and completed her PGCE at Manchester Metropolitan University & the RNCM.

She had been the Director of Music at Bolton School Girls' Division for five years, and in 2019 took up a new post as Head of Academic Music at Malvern College.

Andrea was principal percussionist at Black Dyke for almost a

MITTON W.I. Happy New Year to all W.I. members.

The January meeting was primarily membership renewals and new member enrolment. Welcome to all and hope you enjoy our programme for 2020. We also had a short pub quiz to round off the evening.

February’s meeting will be a talk by Mrs Badham who organises Tewkesbury Food Bank, and would be very grateful if members could bring items to donate to the organisation - a list of their requirements is available from Mitton WI or Tewkesbury Food Bank website.

For the March meeting please have your bells and ribbons to hand for an evening with England’s Glory Ladies Morris Dancers.

New members very welcome to come along and join us. Mitton W.I. meets every first Monday of each month at Mitton Manor Primary School at 7.30pm. If you would like more information please call 07846 453523 or email MittonWI@gmail.com.

decade, and before that played for YBS under the baton of David King. She has participated in winning performances at every major competition, and has played solos across the globe.

She has previously conducted the Rainford Band, and is a regularly commissioned and published composer of brass band music.

Andrea tutors yearly at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, and is on the audition panel for the NCBBGB and the NYBBGB. She is also an A Level examiner for AQA. Andrea takes over from the popular and long serving MD, Nigel Morgan, who is retiring, but who will continue as assistant conductor over the next six months.

Andrea says that her teaching commitments precludes any immediate return to top flight banding but also that she is eagerly looking forward to working with the members of Tewkesbury Band and its community.

A warm welcome awaits at Badham Pharmacy, Priors Park BADHAMS

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Cats of the Month Hi I’m Lina and the tabby and white cat is my very bestist friend, Vinci. I am a 3 year old female and he is slightly younger at 2. We are very friendly, loving and affection and will make a great addition to your family. Ideally, we would wish for a quiet home but have lived with a small puppy and a child. We have always been indoor cats but we’re thinking we might like to explore a bit further once we have settled in our new home.

To find out more about us please contact Jenny on 0345 371 2730.

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We now stock a comprehensive range of NAF Horsecare IN products plus shavings STOCK and a wide range of quality feeds.

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COUNTRY MATTERS with Jack B. Walker

It’s Snowdrop Time Snowdrops are one of the first signs that Spring is just around the corner, writes Jack B. Walker.

Living in Gloucestershire, we are fortunate to have two of the best places to see these elegant little flowers within the county boundaries.

The Rococo Garden near Painswick is the UK’s only complete surviving garden of its type.

Over five million snowdrops carpet the eighteenth century grounds in early Spring, and the are usually at their best during February. There are fifteen different varieties of snowdrop here.

For opening times and more information, visit their website www. rococogarden.org.uk Between Cheltenham and Cirencester, Colesbourne Park lays claim to the title of ‘England’s greatest snowdrop garden.’

The collection is the result of the planting of Henry John Elwes (1846-1922), and many of the flowers that thrive their today are hybrids from his days. New species are planted every year, and there are some 250 different varieties.

The park is open every Saturday and

Sunday from 25th January until 1st March.

Gates open at 1pm an the last entry is 4.30pm.

BROADWAY TOWER AND PARK: A family owned Cotswold Parkland with 150 acres offering views of 16 counties on a clear day.Iconic landmark folly tower, exhibitions, walks etcwww.broadwaytower.co.uk COTSWOLD FARM PARK: Founded in 1971 to protect rare breeds of farm animal.

Open every day with various activities. Shop and restaurant. Details www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK: 160 landscaped acres with over 260 species of animal in a parkland setting. Open year round, dogs on leads welcome.

South of Burford on the A361. Restaurant, shop, adventure playground.

Details www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

CRITTER OF THE MONTH with Critter Junction of Barton Street, Tewkesbury Rats are extremely social and affectionate animals They enjoy the company of other rats and domestic rats love being with humans too. Rats have excellent memories.

Once they learn a navigation route, they won’t forget it.

A rat can go longer than a camel without having a drink of water.

Rats’ tails help them to balance, communicate and regulate their body temperature. their average lifespan is around two to three years

CROOME LANDSCAPE PARK: One of the area’s leading National Trust attractions. Landscape park walks, exhibitions, restaurants. Dogs on leads welcome in the parkland www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome SUDELEY CASTLE & GARDENS: Re-opens Monday 10th February.

Historic home and last

resting place of Queen Katherine Parr near Winchcombe. Details at sudeleycastle.co.uk WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM: Open everyday 9am-4pm Woodland trails, walks, children’s activities, restaurant and visitor centre near Tetbury.

Dogs welcome. www.forestryengland.uk /westonbirt

FARMERS MARKET RETURNS Tewkesbury’s popular Farmers Market returns in February, and will be held every second Saturday through to December.

The markets on Saturday 8th February and 14th March will have mix of local produce from farmers and growers, plus artisan breads, cakes, cheese, beers, ciders and arts and crafts.

The markets take place at Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane between 9am and 1.30pm.

A family-run, non-profit, rescue and re-homing centre for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals - location GL20 8QE www.rabbitrescueandfriends.co.uk Contact Jai - 07736 541683

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New Year, New Body?

Pet Advice

A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet We all want our dog or

cat to be in tip top health Following the fun and festivities of December, this is commonly the time of year when we think about eating healthier, getting out and exercising more regularly to try and lose some winter weight ready for the summer. Pets are no different, sometimes we need to take a step back and consider if they have been eating more treats, become slightly sluggish or added a few inches around the waist?

In the UK the number of pets that are not their ideal size or body shape is increasing, with at least 59% of all dogs and 39% of all cats overweight. Having extra pounds on the belly can increase the incidence of other conditions occurring such as osteoarthritis, heart and lung disease and diabetes mellitus. Research has also shown that it can reduce the pets' lifespan and quality of life.

But remember, a healthy weight is not just a number, as no two pets are the same we need to consider your pets age, breed and life stage.

Prevention is best, however early intervention is essential and attending nurse clinics will provide you with information and advice on how to have a healthy and happy pet through body condition scoring, weight checks and creating a nutrition and exercise plan tailored to your individual pets needs or any specific medical requirements.

Body Condition Score A healthy body shape is far more important than your pet's actual weight, and Body Condition Scoring is the best method for judging your pets optimum health.

So why not kick start the year with a Body Condition Score to asses your pets size and condition at Folly Gardens Vets?

Book an appointment with one of our nurses.

Call into any of our clinics at your convenience between 9.00am - 6.00pm to weigh your pet

Nutrition Assessment If you would like a veterinary nurse to assess your dog or cat and provide a bespoke feeding and exercise plan for your pet, then please contact the clinic on 01684 292244 Wheatpieces branch or 01242 679880 for our Bishops Cleeve branch..

Barton Road Clinic Now Open 2pm-4pm Tuesdays & Thursdays

Call in for more information Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic 12 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury GL20 7SP Telephone 01684 292244

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For both interior and exterior works Exterior: Driveways / Patios / Tarmac and concrete areas / Decking / Gutter vacuum Interior: Professional deep clean - Carpets / Mattresses / Sofas Contact: Mark Albutt

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FLATPACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLY

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We assemble furniture from top suppliers: Wayfair, Argos, IKEA, Habitat and many other retailers

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ROOFING

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

It’s worth sticking to the rules To advertise in

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Some time ago now there lived a man in Thailand, a very wealthy merchant called Chulong, writes counsellor and therapist David Slater.

There was, however, one problem.

He was never satisfied. His motto in life seemed to be ‘Much wants more.’ He was never satisfied. He had more money than he knew what to do with yet he still wanted more.

As you may imagine, he lived in a large mansion which was surrounded by the most

magnificent gardens planted with the most beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers.

Within the garden lived many small animals, insects and birds.

The whole of the garden was kept neat and tidy by a hard working team of gardeners.

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the garden except for the gardeners and , of course, himself.

It was one summer morning and the merchant was walking in his garden.

He heard the most lovely birdsong and noticed it came from a tiny bird in a bush very near to him. It was an exquisite little bird with brightly coloured feathers as well as the perfect song.

The merchant stretched out his arm and caught the bird in his large hand. The bird struggled to get free but the man did not loosen his grip. He was amazed when the bird suddenly began to speak!

“Why have you caught me like this?” the bird asked.

“You are the most perfect bird I have ever seen, “said the merchant. “ I know that I could sell you for a huge amount of money.”

“But what do you want to do that for?” asked the bird. “ You are a very rich man as it is !”

“I know,” said Chulong. “But I can always be richer.”

“Well, you won't make money through me, I can tell you, “ which was very brave for a tiny bird in such a big and heavy hand. “ You can't sell me.

Nobody will buy me because “I can only sing and keep my colourful feathers bright if I am free to fly around as I do in this garden.

“If I am caught and become a prisoner then my voice will become harsh and I will lose all my colour which attracts you so much.”

As he spoke is voice became harsh and rough and his feathers turned to a rather mucky brown. It looked just as if he had been rolling around in a patch of filthy mud, or worse !

To say that the merchant was angry is an understatement. To say he was furious would be much nearer to the truth.

He was in a real rage and bellowed. “No one treats me like this. You won't get away with it. I shall kill you and eat you !”

“I wont make much of a meal. I am too small,” said the bird. “ I have a better idea. Set me free and then I will teach you three very useful rules.” “ Rules ?”said the merchant. “Don't make me more cross than I already am. It's money I want NOT stupid rules.”

“But these rules aren't stupid, “ said the bird. “ They will profit you so very much !!”

On hearing the word “ profit” the merchant became interested but wasn't sure whether he could trust the bird not to fly away as soon as he opened his hand.

“I promise I wont fly away,” said the bird, “and I always keep my promises. The man released his grip and the bird flew to the bush where he became colourful again and regained his beautiful voice.

“Right! Now let's have those rules,” said the merchant.

“My pleasure,” trilled the bird. Number One is Never believe everything that others may say'.

Number Two is 'Never be sad about something that you don't have' and Number Three is 'Never throw away what you have in your hand.'”

“You must think I am stupid,” bawled the man, very angry now.

"Everyone knows those rules. You are nothing but a cheat!”

“You are so wrong!” said the bird. Just think about it. You had me in your hand but you let me go.

You believed every word I said and you are sad about not having me. The rules are so simple but you didn't bother to follow them.

See what I mean?

Do you see the value of them now? When there are rules it is worth sticking to them.” And he flew away.

David Slater

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

WINTER HIGH POINTS Make sure you wrap up warm for this month’s walk, writes Jack B. Walker, 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 Bredon’s summit, there is no higher point until you reach the Ural Mountains (which divide European and Asian Russia). We won’t quite make it to the top, but you can expect some keen winds!

Please keep dogs on leads as there are often sheep grazing in the orchards and fields around Conderton Fort.

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

As the lane bears to the right, go straight ahead, passing some

stone cottages on your left and go 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

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.

Bus Service: 540 from Tewkesbury or Evesham.

No Sunday/Bank Holiday services.

Refreshments: The Yew Tree Inn. After major refurbishment, this popular country pub has now reopened. Nearest shop at Teddington Hands (A435).

Map not to scale: OS sheet 190 recommended.

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 Track. Walk up through the trees, passing a stone barn on your left.

Carry straight on along the track for three quarters of a mile, with the open fields to your left.

The southerly view back over the Vale of Gloucester is far-reaching in clear weather. The Cotswolds lie 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 to your right.

Above you on your left now are the ramparts of Conderton Fort the remains of one of the principal Iron Age earthworks in this region.

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

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

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

Looking back to the Vale of Gloucester (from point 3)

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Tewkesbury Town Council together with the Heart of Prior’s Park (HOPP) are delighted to officially declare the Warwick Place Play Area open!

The culmination of a three-year project between the organisations, the work was completed in late December and has already been a great hit with local residents.

The work has made was financed by the the park accessible for Town Council and supall users and included ported by various the installation of a new grants, with advice and path, accessible roundsupport from the about, basket and memBorough Council and ory swings, climbing Bromford. frames, picnic tables and Children of Queen benches.

Margaret’s School for The £75,000 project provided design ideas.

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