Tewkesbury Direct Magazine February 2015

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SCHOOL SEEKS PROMISES FOR AUCTION Tewkesbury School is calling for townsfolk and local businesses to step forward and put their skills and services up for auction.

The school is seeking to raise money to provide more outdoor seating for students, so they enjoy the benefits of fresh air in all weathers.

The fundraising will begin with an ‘Auction of Promises’ which is set to be held at the school on Saturday 25th April, at 7pm.

Julia Whybrow, from the School’s Commercial Department, said: “We are looking for local businesses who can donate a promise however big or small.

“It could be from the retail sector - hair or beauty treatments, for example - or from service industries such as garages who could offer car servicing, MOT tests and so on.

“Individuals can help too - maybe offering to do a little gardening, ironing, painting and decorating or putting

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" Please be seated: an auction will raise funds for new outdoor seating at Tewkesbury School their DIY skills to good use.

“Meals or accommodation donated by hotels and restaurants always get lots of bids - as do tickets for theatres, theme parks and sporting events.”

Tewkesbury School is the town’s only secondary school, and currently has over 1400 pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a thriving student community, of which over 80% choose to continue their

education in the school’s sixth form.

In addition purchasing the new seating, if the school can secure match funding or a grant to part fund, it will also provide an outdoor canopy for shelter.

Anyone who wishes to support or donate a promise to the auction can do so by calling 01684 292152 or emailing the working party’s julia.whybrow@tewkesburyschool.org

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ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR TEWKESBURY IN BLOOM

2014 was arguably the most successful year in the 22 year history of Tewkesbury in Bloom, and chair John Badham believes it is a good time to reflect about where the organisation is at, and where it wants to be.

“We have for the first time won the best in category prize in the Heart of England competition,” said John.

“This means that this year we will compete in the national Britain in Bloom tournament. The success has been made possible predominately by the hard work of a small number of volunteers, the generosity of our many sponsors and the splendid efforts of Brian Williams at Cornerways nursery.

“In truth the whole thing runs on a shoe string and for further success we do need more sponsors and many more volunteers.

“We need too to deepen and develop our links with community groups such as the community garden and nature reserve in Priors Park, the Ashchurch for Tewkesbury rail volunteers, the Roses groups, and the schools.

“It is, I think, especially important to

encourage young people to be more involved, which makes relationships with schools as well as other youth groups particularly important.

“In the last few months a number of key volunteers have joined our ranks. Emma Booth, manager of the Bell, and Shelby Powell. Both bring much valued knowledge and expertise.

“This year we will face two important judging days. The standards that will be expected of us will be much higher.

“The only way this can be achieved, is for the whole town to work together. A £1,000 gift that Bookworm have kindly donated is so important.

“The money will be spent mainly on developing community projects. We hope too that we can encourage more donors and volunteers to join us.

“This is all about

" Volunteers and judging panel, 2014

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VILLAGE PUB RAISES FUNDS FOR DEFIBRILLATOR The Crown Inn at Kemerton is leading a fund-raising effort for a defibrillator to be placed in the village.

Other rural communities locally have successfully obtained the units, for use in medial emergencies, which are placed in redundant phone boxes.

One for Kemerton is likely to cost around £2000 to buy and install.

The Crown is staging a series of charity events, from which £2 for every meal sold will go to the fund. A Bath Ale tasting evening on Thursday 5th February will donate £4 from each ticket sold.

Lakefest line-up looking good Things are shaping up nicely for this year’s annual Lakefest, which will be held at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick from Friday 7th - Sunday 8th August.

Organiser Lee Martin says advance ticket sales for the familyfriendly music festival are unprecedented.

“At the start of the year we’d already sold 2,000 tickets - and we haven’t even announced our headline acts yet!”

Lakefest, which has been nominated four times for the UK festival awards and scooped a silver medal in ‘Festival Kidz’ 2013, will be supporting three main charities this year: Acorns, Stay Strong and G3.

The location - next to a beautifully situated waterpark just east of Tewkesbury - is stunning, and with bands playing under cover once again, the music is set to shine whatever the weather. Camping and glamping is also available on site.

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Already booked to appear this year are fusion band Dreadzone (who have nine critically acclaimed albums behind them), alternative duo Nizlopi and Channel Islands folkrocker Lloyd Yates.

Also heading for Croft Farm are Erica from The Wonder Stuff, The Correspondents and award-winning Celtic favourites The Roving Crows.

Headline acts for the three day festival will be announced soon. For tickets and more information visit the website www.lakefest.co.uk

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Sit by the roaring log fire, sip a pint in the sunny courtyard or spend time with friends in the stylish, charming dining room.

You’ll find real ales and locally brewed cider, plus a comprehensive wine list and an excellent seasonal menu.

Fresh ale and meats arrive daily, home grown vegetables and herbs are used whenever possible. Luxury bed and breakfast available.

What’s on at The Crown this month Thursday 5th February: Bath Ale Tasting Evening £12.00 a head, to include ale tasting, sausage and mash and a pint Friday 6th February: Spanish Paella Night 6pm-9pm Saturday 14th February: Valentine’s Night 3 course French inspired menu and 2 glasses of Prosecco for £24.95 a head Saturday 14th February: Valentine’s Night 3 course French inspired menu and 2 glasses of Prosecco for £24.95 a head Saturday 21st February: Sausage Fest 6 types of sausage and 3 types of mash, 5-8pm. Live music from 9pm Saturday 28th February: Greek Meze Night Raising funds for

a new Defibrillator for Kemerton village

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Historic presentation to local library manager Ian Hollingsbee, a retired health lecturer from Australia, has presented a copy of his long awaited book, ‘Inside the Wire’ to Matt Stead of Tewkesbury Library.

The publication chronicles the history of enemy Prisoners of War in Gloucestershire during World War II. Of particular interest is his research on the camps in Tewkesbury, at both Northway and Newtown.

Matt said he was particularly pleased to receive this book, as he was raised in Newtown

" Matt Stead and Ian Hollingsbee A former Tewkesbury School student, he has worked in the Library service since university and the town is delighted to welcome him back to his roots as a Library

Manager here.

Ian’s book can be purchased from Alison’s Bookshop in Tewkesbury High Street.

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This month the puzzle conceals the names of twelve Commonwealth Games host cities: AUCKLAND BRISBANE CARDIFF DELHI GLASGOW HAMILTON KINGSTON LONDON MANCHESTER PERTH SYDNEY VANCOUVER Word Search Rules: The names in the word search grid may read vertically, horizontally and diagonally from left to right, right to left, bottom to top or top to bottom.

POOL PRICES FROZEN Customers at Cascades Leisure Centre in Tewkesbury are being given a New Year get-fit incentive, as membership and class prices are being frozen for the second year running.

The freeze will apply to all Cascades’ services, including daily entry fees, membership fees, the health suite, classes and parties.

Prices are as little as £4.25 for an adult gym and swim and a full monthly membership costs only £32.

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DRIVERS SOUGHT Volunteer drivers are being sought to help man a community minibus service near Tewkesbury.

Owned and run by Tirley Parish Council, the bus provides a lifeline to many living in rural areas.

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Work set to start on new leisure centre Work is set to start on building a brand new £7.5m leisure centre in Tewkesbury. The contract for carrying out the works was awarded by Tewkesbury Borough Council to Wilmott Dixon, which will start groundwork on site on Monday 9th February.

The construction company has a positive track record when it comes to building leisure centres – with more than a hun-

dred examples across the country.

As well as offering excellent value-formoney, Wilmott Dixon

regularly subcontracts work to local businesses on its projects – giving a boost to the local economy.

The new leisure centre, which is replacing the council’s current 40year-old facility called Cascades, will be located

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Creating beautiful flowers for all occasions - Weddings a speciality. We cater for all styles, size and budgets to deliver stunning flowers for your special day. maria@designforflowers.co.uk Garden Centre Opening Hours:

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Valentine’s Lunch - Sat 14th February Fish, meat, veg sharing platter - £15 per couple

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next to the council offices on Gloucester Road, and will include a main 25m pool as well as a 20m learner/trainer pool.

Recognising the popularity of the current fun features at Cascades, mushroom fountains, water jets and tipping buckets will be among the attractions built into the new centre.

There will also be a whole host of dry side facilities available too, including an adaptable 60 station gym, sauna and steam rooms, a flexible activities studio - which could be used for a whole range of sessions including dance, fitness classes and children's parties and a café and shop.

To ensure customers continue to have a leisure centre to use, Cascades will remain open while the new facility is being built.

The current Cascades site is also part of the Tewkesbury Town Centre Master Plan, which aims to revamp Spring Gardens and Bishop's Walk to support and enhance the town centre.

Wilmott Dixon’s Managing Director for the South West and Wales Neal Stephens said: “We are looking forward to working closely with Tewkesbury Borough Council on this exciting project.”

The Public Services Centre at the council offices, which is home to a range of public sector organisations including all borough council services, the police and

JobCentre Plus, will remain open as normal throughout the building works.

" Ben Witcomb at the new Metro Rod hub

DRAINAGE SPECIALISTS MOVE TO TEWKESBURY Drainage experts Metro Rod have chosen Tewkesbury to be the centre of their operation for the county.

Ben Witcomb, of the new branch at Dale House in Bredon Road, said “We are delighted to have opened in Tewkesbury, which will now be the hub of our operations for the GL postcode area.”

Previously the region had been served from Metro Rod’s main offices at Ebbw Vale in South Wales. The new centre will be able to provide a better local service and Ben expects to be recruiting staff soon.

Metro Rod’s expertise in drainage stretches from sink to sewer unblocking and sorting out problems in both domestic and commercial situations. For details www.metrorod. co.uk/gloucester

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TREAT YOUR LOVED ONE TO OUR LUXURY VALENTINE PAMPER PACKAGE Starter: 30 minute Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage Main: 30 minute Express Facial Dessert: Express Manicure and Express Pedicure

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BOOK 6 LIPO WRAPS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 HALF PRICE ON LIPO WRAPS with any course of Lipo treatments.

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" Hayley and Keri of Devine Beauty

Devine celebrations Business partners Keri and Hayley will be celebrating four years of glowing success at their Barton Street salon this month.

The two ladies started their company, Devine Beauty, in February 2011, offering a range of beauty treatments including facials, manicures, pedicures and spray tanning.

Four years down the line they have built up a fine reputation for their expertise, and have been joined on the premises

by Jenny Sherringham.

Jenny offers complementary therapies including acupuncture, reflexology, nutritional advice and holistic

health care.

While she has been running the successful business, Hayley and her partner Matt have had two daughters - Lily and Poppy - and Kerri has become the proud mother of Harry - of whom Dad John is equally proud.

Keri and Hayley would like to thank all their customers for making the business what it is today. For more information call 01684 274213 or drop in at 4 Barton Street.

SERMONS ONLINE Tewkesbury Abbey is making sermons read at most Sunday services available to listen to online.

If you have missed a service or want to hear a sermon again, visit the abbey website www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk and from the welcome page click to worship and spirituality, then on to sermons.

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

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St. Valentine’s day is a time when you just shouldn’t settle for anything less than perfection, and here at Gupshill Manor, one of the county’s finest pubs, you don’t need to.Feast on four courses of lovingly prepared food for you and your loved one.

Saturday 14th February 6.00pm-9.30pm

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soup butternut squash and ginger soup – chilli crisps sardines pan fried sardines – caper butter – rocket chicken chicken, chorizo and roasted pepper terrine – red onion marmalade – mixed leaf brie – v breaded brie – mixed leaf – tomato and chilli jam all served with warm sun-dried tomato focaccia bread

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sirloin 6oz sirloin steak – chunky chips – grilled tomato battered onion rings – bearnaise sauce served pink unless requested otherwise chicken chicken breast stuffed with asparagus mousseline – rosti potato - broccoli – blue cheese cream

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red snapper pan fried thai marinated red snapper – sticky coconut rice - bok choi stir fry pork pork loin stuffed with prune & armagnac – creamed potato - broccoli – apple jus lasagne – v oven baked aubergine, courgette and goats cheese lasagne with rocket, pine nut and balsamic salad – garlic bread

to sweeten

trio of desserts nut crème brulee strawberry shortbread stack served with a warm salted caramel sauce or cheeseboard selection of cheeses – fruit chutney – biscuits

and finally

coffee or tea with petit four chocolates £30.00 per person Booking essential - download a booking form from our website, telephone or call in for details.

A non-refundable deposit is required.

Menu may be subject to change subject to market availability

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Engall Castle February Advert 23/01/2015 15:31 Page 1

155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

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Lower Apperley

£695,000

Bushley Green

£575,000

Great Washbourne

£450,000

Bushley Green

£450,000

Forthampton

£449,950

Twyning

£425,000

Alstone

£375,000

Apperley

£370,000

Uckinghall

£335,000

Exceptional quality, space and views - this detached barn conversion really offers everything including a detached triple 2 storey garage, and open sided barn. 4 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms all with vaulted ceilings and generously proportioned. Large farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, utility room and walk in larder. EPC F.

With far reaching views to Bredon Hill, a detached home with generously proportioned room sizes; 4 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; triple aspect lounge; dining hall; 'farmhouse style' kitchen; large utility; downstairs wc; conservatory; double garage; delightful gardens; village location. EPC F.

Light, spacious and located opposite the church in the delightful village of Alstone. A 3 bedroom bungalow which has been maintained to a high standard. Modern open plan lounge/dining room; modern kitchen; utility room; large plot; private attractively landscaped gardens; detached garage. EPC D.

The Meadows

£325,000

Prominent corner plot position. 5 bedroom 'executive' style home sitting centrally within its gardens. 2 ensuite bedrooms, master with fitted dressing room; 2 separate reception rooms; large kitchen/breakfast/family room; utility room; downstairs wc; detached double garage; ample off road parking. EPC C.

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With stunning views located within a beautiful village, this is a great opportunity to own two, 2 bedroom homes or one large property. Contemporary modern home has two double bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. The 2 bedroom characterful cottage has 2 reception rooms; conservatory private garden and achieving £750 per month. EPC C & E.

Beautifully presented, spacious barn conversion set centrally within its grounds with paddock and orchard. 4/5 bedrooms; 1/2 reception rooms; stunning lounge with vaulted ceiling, beams and wood burner. Large kitchen/breakfast room; utility; downstairs cloakroom; jack and jill bathroom; shower room. Triple garage. EPC E.

A quality built detached home, which has been maintained to a high standard and located within this lovely village in a small cul du sac almost opposite the popular local primary school. 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/dining room; double garage; private garden; gas central heating; double glazing. EPC D.

Bredon

£300,000

Built 10 years ago, within this small close , this link-detached home offers space and convenience being within easy walking distance of the village centre. 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; utility; downstairs wc; pretty rear garden; integral garage; parking. EPC C.

This is a lovely conversion of a Victorian barn located within the curtilage of the Manor House. With its own private and beautifully planted gardens, it has ample driveway parking; 3 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge with log burner; large kitchen/dining room; downstairs wc; study; and views to Bredon Hill. EPC F.

Full of character and charm and located within a backwater lane within the sought after village of Twyning a delightful beautifully maintained and presented Grade II Listed detached home. 4 bedrooms; lounge with log burner; separate dining room; farmhouse style kitchen with Rayburn; detached garage/workshop; views.

Sitting proudly in a slightly elevated position within this delightful village, an opportunity to own a beautifully presented and completely refurbished bungalow. 3 bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; contemporary bathroom; modern kitchen; private gardens; ample driveway parking. EPC F.

Newtown

£295,000

This is a spacious Edwardian home with the advantage of an extension which lends itself perfectly to create an annex (subject to necessary consents) having its own front door.

Large garden; ample driveway parking; 4 bedrooms; 4 reception rooms; conservatory; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; shower. Easy access to local shops. EPC tba.

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155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

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Walton Cardiff

£275,000

Newtown

£245,000

Newtown

£225,000

Mitton

£225,000

A beautifully light and well presented detached double fronted home located in this favoured area of Walton Cardiff.

Close proximity to local primary school; 4 bedrooms; ensuite; downstairs wc; separate dining room; dual aspect lounge; modern kitchen; utility; private rear garden; garage on the side with ample driveway parking. EPC D.

Located on the edge of the town within a cul du sac and with easy access to the local schools and motorway network, this is a lovely detached home with a beautiful rear garden.

4 bedrooms; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; kitchen/dining room; conservatory; lounge; integral garage.

Gas central heating and upvc double glazing. EPC D.

Immaculately presented and ready to move straight into - this is a lovely home on the outskirts of the town within walking distance of the local facilities. 3 bedrooms; separate dining room; conservatory; contemporary kitchen; garage; ample parking; pretty garden; upvc double glazing, gas central heating. EPC D.

Strensham

£220,000

Located at the end of this village cul du sac, this semi detached home has many advantages. Semi rural village location; 3 bedrooms; modern kitchen/dining room; conservatory; upstairs bathroom; LPG central heating; driveway parking; single detached garage with power and light. Walking distance of shop and adjacent to open countryside. EPC C.

Tewkesbury

£200,000

Beautifully presented light and spacious semi detached home in the popular residential area of Mitton. 3 bedrooms; lounge; separate dining room; kitchen; upstairs family bathroom; single garage; off road parking; large garden. EPC C.

Walton Cardiff

Tewkesbury

£185,000

£198,000

3/4 bedroom modern town house built just 10 years ago

by Bloor Homes and used at that time as their show home, offering space and versatility. 2 reception rooms; 3/4 bedrooms; open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room; downstairs wc; first floor wc; family bathroom; mature pretty gardens; garage en bloc with power and light. EPC C.

Tewkesbury

£135,000

Tucked away off the High Street, this is a pretty town centre cottage with the advantage of a delightful gated, court yard. 2 bedrooms; lounge/dining room; kitchen; upstairs bathroom; boarded attic space with velux window; gas central heating; double glazed windows. EPC E.

Double fronted characterful town centre cottage which has been sympathetically updated. Modern kitchen, dining room; dual aspect lounge with gas log burner. 3 bedrooms: two doubles and a good sized single; contemporary styled bathroom; low maintenance garden with gated side access; parking; gas central heating. EPC E.

Tewkesbury

£160,000

Investment Opportunity. Freehold town centre end terrace property currently achieving £18,600 pa (exclusive of letting agents fees). 1 commercial unit (business not affected); 3 residential units. All units currently occupied.

EPC Exempt.

Beautifully light and spacious first floor apartment, immaculately presented and modernised. Modern kitchen; lounge with south facing balcony; 2 bedrooms; modern bathroom; convenient town centre location with views towards River and Ham; garage and parking for 2 cars. Gas CH; upvc double glazing. EPC tba.

Webber House Retirement

Northway

£100,000

£125,000

Light and bright first floor apartment in the popular sheltered accommodation development, Shephard Mead.

2 bedrooms; master with fitted wardrobes; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; bathroom; parking, beautiful grounds, communal laundry, 24 hr care line; daytime manager; walking distance of local supermarket.

Ground floor surprisingly spacious apartment in this popular residential area of Northway, within easy walking distance of the local amenities. Double bedroom; modern fitted kitchen; bathroom; communal garden; communal parking; Gas central heating; Double glazed windows. EPC C.

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HERE NOW IN TEWKESBURY - AS SEEN ON TV’S ‘DRAGON’S DEN’

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Organised by Vanessa Tocknell, who runs local childcare group Nessie’s Nippers, the event featured a reptile corner, face painting, stalls, a

barbecue and entertainment.

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Chess Moves Advert 21/01/2015 10:15 Page 1

TWYNING A rare opportunity to acquire a tastefully extended 4 bedroom detached Victorain cottage.Approx. 1/3rd of an acre of gardens & grounds. Exposed beams, original Victorian oven, and several fireplaces. £639,950

BREDON A rare opportunity to acquire a 2 bed detached family home offering spacious living accommodation. PVCu double glazing and GCH, private front garden, garage, workshop, off road parking, NO ONWARD CHAIN. £399,950

BREDON Nicely presented 4 bedroom detached family home located in a quiet cul-de-sac position.

PVCu double glazing, gas central heating, south facing rear garden, attached garage with off road parking for 2 cars. £289,950

BREDON Well presented 4 bedroom detached family home located within an established residential cul de sac. Gas central heating, PVCu wood grain effect double glazed windows, off road parking to the front and attached garage. £285,000

TWYNING A spacious country residence located within this fine Manor house standing in mature grounds. 2nd floor apartment. Offering recent refurnished, good sized accommodation in a peaceful location. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £215,000

BREDON 3 bed mid terrace family home in need of some updating, ideal project for an investor or developer. approx 100ft south facing rear garden with woodland views, PVCu double glazing, GCH. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £199,950

WALTON CARDIFF Well presented 4 bed town house within walking distance to shops and a primary school. PVCu double glazing and GCH, a south westerly facing low maintenance rear garden, garage en-bloc and off road parking for 2 cars. £192,000

NORTHWAY Nicely presented 3 bed semi detached family home. uPVC double glazing, Alumimium double glazed conservatory (good size), re fitted kitchen/breakfast room, gas central heating, block paved driveway parking for 2 vehicles. £189,950

BREDON 2 bedroom semi detached bungalow with a conservatory. PVCu double glazing and GCH, rear garden, garage and off road parking for 1 car. Ideal retirement property, professional couple, 1st time buyer, rental investor. £179,950

TEWKESBURY 2 bed mid terraced house with character features would be an ideal home for the first time/professional couple or investment buyer. Gas centrally heated and PVCu double glazed, fitted kitchen and a rear courtyard garden. £135,000

TEWKESBURY An interesting 1 bed town cottage which has been mostly updated with an aim to embrace its natural character. Double glazing, gas central heating and a south west facing garden. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £129,950

TEWKESBURY First floor 1 bed apartment. PVCu double glazing and GCH, allocated parking for 1 car.

Lounge/diner and kitchen, bedroom, family bathroom. Ideal for investment/first time buyer, or downsizing NO ONWARD CHAIN. £99,950

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with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society " The factory today

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

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" A photograph from Ann Boekman of her mother, Doris Gannaway, whom we believe was working in the top floor temporary airWendy Snarey rescraft factory in 1918. ponded to the December edition, by revealing that the Midland Railway commissioned the erection of the Provender Store in 1873, writes John Dixon.

They accepted a tender of £10,864-1-9d for its construction along with railway sidings. It was owned by the railway until about 1927, when it was bought by Cotswold Canning Company, which intended employing 600 people.

" A newspaper photo the top floors ablaze on 15th February 1969 (Gloucestershire Echo).

The first mention of “Bird's Custard. Railway Station Ashchurch” came in 1941, with an advert for girl packing operatives to work a 5 day week for wages of 35s (£1.75p).

1943 (and WWII) brought the ownership of Dowty’s, which used it to return to service “tens of thousands of damaged under-carriages and hydraulic components”.

When the factory caught fire, splendidly catalogued by Sheila Nash, it was known as

Dowty Electrics.

Unfortunately Wendy can find no records of the top floors being let as an aircraft factory in WWI. We need to find someone who worked there, for Dowty’s before 1969, to confirm that the Gannaway photographs (above and in the December edition) could have been taken in these rooms. If you have any information on this, or any other local history matters, please contact John Dixon on 01684 294262 or johnhistory46@btinternet.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - CHELTENHAM Locally, Clearway Doors & Windows Ltd has been one of the market leaders in domestic PVCu and aluminium installations for over three decades. As part of our continuing development plans for 2015 we are recruiting the following staff to join our team:

Experienced Domestic Window & Doors Installers and Team Leaders

Experienced Commercial Surveyor and Order Processor

for aluminium and PVCu products. You must be able to work as part of a team and to a very high standard.

Preferably MTC & CSCS card holders although we will fund qualification for the right candidates.

Highly accurate and able to work under pressure in our busy commercial department. Preferably CSCS card holder and familiarity with commercial aluminium products including curtain walling. We offer a very competitive salary, company pension scheme (after qualifying period) and new company profit share scheme.

We offer a very competitive salary, company pension scheme (after qualifying period) and new company profit share scheme. Brand new fully equipped company fitting vans with sat nav/Bluetooth etc. and work wear provided.

All applications by phone or email to Charlotte Barr 01242 513322 or info@clearway-d-w.co.uk

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We offer an unbeatable range of double glazed windows, doors and conservatories in aluminium, PVCu and composite materials.

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TAG Estate Agents Advert 22/01/2015 17:29 Page 1

Apperley

£379,950

In the heart of the village this 3 bedroom attached black and white cottage has much potential, a former village store now a family home there are 3 former store rooms currently unused and a detached brick barn complete with ‘A’ frame, annexe potential subject to the usual permissions.

Walton Cardiff Offers Over £300,000

Beautifully presented with refitted kitchen and sanitary ware, this is a spacious 4 bedroom (3 doubles) detached executive family home with much to offer family life with front to back lounge, large open plan kitchen/ breakfast room, walled garden and double garage.

Fairway

£189,950

semi detached family home to include lounge with fireplace, conservatory, dining room, kitchen, study/bedroom 4, 3 bedrooms and 4 piece bathroom suite. Complemented by UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, gardens and off road parking to front. Viewing highly recommended.

Stonehills

£169,950

Immaculate two bedroom town house on this award winning development nicely positioned on a corner plot with ample off road car parking, entrance hall, lounge, kitchen and dining area, 2 double bedrooms and refitted bathroom, an additional bonus a lovely summerhouse in the garden.

Coming Soon Spring 2015 A classically elegant new luxury property development in the heart of Tewkesbury, adjacent to the historic Norman Abbey.

Tag Estate Agents are proud to announce ‘Abbey Square’, a unique selection of only 19 converted and new build apartments, having been sympathetically restored from the former buildings and grounds of the Tewkesbury Magistrates Court and Abbey School.

With lift access to most apartments, residents will enjoy the convenience of a concierge service and the security of a gated entrance from Gander Lane and pedestrian access directly on to Church Street. ‘Abbey Square’ boasts a beautifully designed communal garden, offering residents a serene place to relax and providing a wonderful central focal point.

‘Abbey Square’ enjoys a magnificent setting with stunning views across Tewkesbury Abbey, Vineyards and Cricket Grounds, a location which achieves the rare distinction of being in the heart of a bustling market town, yet offering calm and tranquillity. Each apartment offers spacious living and spectacular accommodation, individually arranged on single level, duplex and triplex designs with secure private parking. Skilfully crafted to exacting standards and retaining the charm of the past ‘Abbey Square’ provides the ultimate residence for the discerning purchaser.

Prices from £214,950

Bredon

£350,000

No chain on this immaculate, well proportioned and airy detached bungalow sited on an enviable plot in this premier riverside village with extensive local amenities, fully double glazed throughout with gas fired central heating the property further benefits ample parking and garage.

Gainsborough Road

£203,000

Completed in 2012 by Messrs Bovis Homes overlooking a green this three double bedroom, three storey town house offers some of the most flexible accommodation available to families at this price point, fully double glazed and gas fired central heating, westerly gardens and garage

Bristow Cottages

£187,500

With excellent access to local shops, amenities and local primary school, this 3 bedroom end town house is spacious and beautifully presented with the additional benefit of a good sized conservatory, landscaped gardens, secure garage with double gated access to the rear. Must see

Northway

£130,000

One of the largest two bedroom designs built on the development, this two bedroom end townhouse boasts 17’ lounge, 12’ kitchen and two 12’ bedrooms, good sized corner plot garden and off road car parking to front. UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating.

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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NOT JUST NAILS...

Since starting The Nail Room at her home back in June 2013, Louise Hopkins’ business has gone from strength to strength.

“Originally I just offered nail treatments but after more training branched out into manicures, pedicures, shellac, tanning, lashes and facials amongst other things, said Louise. “I built up a lovely and loyal clientele, but felt I needed more space to carry out their treatments comfortably.

“So, I’ve opened up at Station Villas in Bredon.

The premises have been freshly decorated and offer really cosy treatment rooms where clients can relax.

“I now work with organic products where possible; free from parabens and chemicals. Treatments with these include organic spray tanning, organic facials and organic nail care.”

Packages and gift vouchers are always available.

For more details visit The Nail Room at 5 Station Villas, Bredon GL20 7LU, or call 07504 133484.

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LANDLORDS

" Kevin Chandler trekking on Mount Snowdon

Fund raiser Kevin’s China Charity Trek Having twice scaled Wales’ highest mountain in aid of the Parkinson’s charity, Tewkesbury man Kevin Chandler is taking on a tougher challenge to raise money for the cause.

Kevin’s great aunt suffered from Parkinson’s disease and passed away in 1996.

Since then Kevin has reached the summit of Snowdon twice, raising nearly £1800 for the charity which helps to fight the disease.

This September Kevin will be joining others on a gruelling 80km trek along the Great Wall of China. The journey will

take eight days and will also include a little free time to relax at the end in China’s capital city, Beijing.

“Trekking the Great Wall with be a hard task & I have to raise a minimum £3,300 for the charity,” said Kevin.

You can help Kevin on his way by visiting the website www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/tre k-china

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LETEED AGR

£1250 pcm

£1100 pcm

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£850 pcm

We are pleased to offer this beautiful three bedroom Victorian House located in the heart of the sought after village of Ripple, Tewkesbury. Recently refurbished to a high standard but still retaining many of its original features & boasting rear bi folding doors. ** Available Mid January** Pets Considered.

We are pleased to offer this STUNNING FOUR DOUBLE bedroom DETACHED HOUSE, in the sought after quiet residential area of Walton Cardiff.

Boasting FOUR bedrooms Two with EN SUITES, GATED DRIVE ACCESS, PRIVATE ROAD, AND A DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH AMPLE PARKING.

We are pleased to offer this spacious four bedroom semi detached house, ideally located with great access to the local schools, M5 J9 and only a short walk to the Town centre. Boasting four double bedrooms, master with en-suite shower and bath, new kitchen ample storage and separate office/study. *Available mid February *Pets Considered

TEWKESBURY TOWN CENTRE

BISHOPS CLEEVE, CHELTENHAM

MALVERN

EED AGR ING LET VIEW t 1s

£750 pcm

We are pleased to offer this three double bedroom semi detached Victorian Town house situated down a quiet Victorian street only 2 minutes walk to Tewkesbury Town Centre.

Boasting separate lounge, dining room & kitchen, gas central heating, south facing garden & integrated fridge/freezer

LETEED R AG

NEW

£650 pcm

We are pleased to offer this very WELL PRESENTED two double bedroom semidetached house situated in a quiet location in the sought after village of BISHOPS CLEEVE. Benefiting from TWO double bedrooms, En-suite, quiet location, separate dining room, NEW CARPETS THROUGHOUT & REDECORATED THROUGHOUT

£625 pcm

We are pleased to offer this unique well presented two double bedroom town house located in the sought after Spa Town of Malvern. Finished to a high unique standard & boasting parquet flooring, log burner, rear external utility room, mosaic bathroom walls, built in wardrobes & master with en suite.

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue

EQUESTRIAN WHAT’S ON " SUNDAYS 1st FEB & 1st MARCH: Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206.

" TUES 17th FEB: Senior British Show Jumping; Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633.

" SAT 7th FEB: Unaffiliated Show Jumping; Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633.

" RIDING SCHOOLS: Tewkesbury Riding School, Cherry Orchard Lane, Twyning Tewkesbury GL20 6JH Off A438, opposite Puckrup Hall 07879 027790

" SUN 8th, SAT 14th & WED 18th FEB: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206.

Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association.

Tel: 01242 584420 cotswoldrda.org.uk

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FARMGATE LAYERS PELLETS were £7.99 now £7.50 per large 20kg bag (Feb only)

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Tel: 01684 273050

AND SO IT BEGINS...

2015 started in much the same way as other years although the very first casualty was only just into the new year, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue. The call came in at around 12.30am from West Mercia police asking us to attend an injured deer by the side of the road just east of Pershore.

On arrival at the scene we found a badly injured roe deer lying at the side of the road which we sedated for transportation back to the hospital.

A full examination back at base revealed that he had a major, open fracture to the stifle joint of one of his hind legs and sadly, our only option was euthanasia.

Not a good start to the year.

On a brighter note, a rabbit that we picked up out of the road on the way back from the deer call-out, turned out to have no major injuries and we were able to release it in a more suitable place.

During the first few weeks of any year it is usual for us to receive many calls to foxes in trouble.

Because December and January are the main mating months for foxes there is a big increase in them moving around within their territories which in turn results in more getting injured particularly in road traffic accidents.

We have one fox in care at the moment which we had to capture by using a humane cage trap as he was still very mobile despite an injury to one front foot and a nasty, infected puncture wound to the inside of one of his hind legs.

Two other fox callouts so far this year have involved one with an injured leg near a

school in Worcester and another by the side of the road near Ripple which was actually found next to another dead fox caught in a snare.

By the middle of January we had already dealt with 50 casualties in 2015, mostly small

Saw horses, chains, safety clothing and accessories also available

animals such as hedgehogs (we have over 180 hedgehogs in care so far this winter).

We do ask people to transport smaller casualties to us themselves as we don’t have the staff to send out to pick up every animal we get a call about.

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We are, however, onhand around the clock to respond to calls about animals which we wouldn’t expect a member of the public to handle.

These include foxes, badgers and deer which all have the potential to cause serious injuries if not handled correctly.

Although things are fairly quiet for us at the moment (apart from routine aviary and enclosure repair and maintenance) we are fully expecting the spring to start early this year and so we are prepared for the inevitable rush of ‘orphaned’ wildlife which is quite likely to begin with fox cubs and baby birds in the next few weeks.

Keep our number handy and ring for advice, 01386 882288 or visit our website at www.valewildlife.org.uk for more information.

Caroline Gould

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APPERLEY

£499,000 Presented to an exceptional standard throughout, sitting in a tranquil and delightful rural setting surrounded by open fields and countryside.

Detached | Four Double Bedrooms | Exceptional Standard| Conservatory | Double Garage | Off Road Parking | Far Reaching Views | Village Location | Energy Rating C

NEWTOWN

WALTON CARDIFF

£345,000

Occupying a particularly delightful setting with open green to the front and further open space to the side.

Detached Family Home | Corner Plot | Three Reception Rooms | Four Bedrooms | Stunning Ensuite To Master | Spacious Accommodation | Off Road Parking & Garage | Enclosed Rear Gardens | Energy Rating C

Spacious Detached Home | Ground Floor Cloakroom | Three Reception Rooms | Four Well Sized Bedrooms | En Suite to Master Bedroom | Double Garage | Off Road Parking | Fully Enclosed Private Garden | Energy Rating C

MITTON

OIEO £325,000 This large semi-detached Edwardian property offers fabulous accommodation over three floors having been extended to provide a versatile annex.

Versatile Annex | Three Reception Rooms | Kitchen/ Breakfast Room | Four/Five Bedrooms | Conservatory | Generous Gardens | Off Road Parking | Energy Rating D

WALTON CARDIFF

BUSHLEY GREEN

£275,000

A much improved semi-detached property in a wonderful rural setting.

Modern & Well Presented | Family Home | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Spacious Living Room | Four Double Bedrooms | En Suite To Master | Garage & Off Road Parking | Energy Rating C

Highly Regarded Rural Village Location | Refurbished Semi Detached | Refitted Kitchen | Living Room With Fireplace | Three Bedrooms | Bathroom | Double Glazing | Extremely Generous Garden | Energy Rating D

£220,000

WALTON CARDIFF

£205,000

A lovely double fronted three bed detached family home on the popular Walton Cardiff Estate.

A newly built three bedroom end of terrace family house within walking distance of local shops and primary school.

Set Away From The Road | Very Pleasant & Quiet Setting | Three Bed Townhouse | Sizable Conservatory | Family Kitchen / Diner | Utility Room | Master With Ensuite | Single Garage & Drive | Energy Rating C

Newly Built | Fully Fitted Kitchen/Dining Room | Integrated Appliances | Spacious Family Living Room | Three Bedrooms | Guest Cloakroom | Garage and Parking | Energy Rating B

NORTHWAY

£175,000

£250,000

A modern and well-presented detached four bedroom family home in a popular residential area just outside Tewkesbury.

MITTON

STONEHILLS

£325,000

An extended family home with generous accommodation throughout set in a beautiful village location.

£195,000 A well-presented end of terrace town house with accommodation over three floors with a delightful outlook to the front and nearby children’s play park.

Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | First Floor Living Room | Three Generous Bedrooms | Ensuite to Master | Double Glazing & Gas Heating | Garage & ORP | Energy Rating D

NORTHWAY

£169,950

£144,950

A modern three bed semi-detached property on the popular Stonehills Residential development.

A two bed detached bungalow in the popular area of Northway.

A mid terrace new build property built by Sherborne Homes with an LABC 10 year Guarantee.

Three Bedrooms | Open Plan Kitchen/hallway | Spacious Living Room | Bathroom | Rear Gardens | Garage | Off Road Parking | Energy Rating C

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Living Room | Kitchen/Diner with Appliances | Cloakroom | Two Double Bedrooms | Stunning Bathroom | Allocated Parking | Enclosed Rear Garden | Energy Rating B

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Ring for details on 01452 780307 or check out our website www.farmersarms-lowerapperley.co.uk

SATURDAY 1st AUGUST 2015 from 12 noon til Midnight Join us for a fabulous day out featuring some of the BEST tribute bands, musicians and singers from around the UK. Helping to raise much needed funds for CLIC SARGENT GLOUCESTER (Cancer and Leukaemia in children).

TAKE THAT RULE THE WORLD A Fabulous tribute act to the biggest boy band in history TAKE THAT Described by Gary Barlow as “BRILLIANT”. Also features the most amazing Robbie Williams Tribute ever by Mike Andrews. Mike has appeared with Robbie at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.

“I don’t know where Mark starts and I end” Robbie Williams

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The Original Lead singers from Bjorn Again.

They perform internationally and appear regularly at The Royal Albert Hall, on British TV and at The Queen's Golden Jubilee.

This Band is simply The Best.

The ultimate Bono doppelganger, An unrivalled band capturing the passion, energy and emotion of this remarkable legendary supergroup.

THE ROVING CROWS UK’s Best Irish Folk Band which has won several awards. In 2011 they won 2 Irish Music Awards; Top Celtic Rock Band and Top Fiddle Player. 2012 they won Best Folk Act. Appeared on Mike Harding’s Folk Show and the Paul O’Grady Show.

Spiral Earth’s Top Live Act 2014.

QUEEN THE BOHEMIANS This is the longest running Queen Tribute Band around and is the firm favourite with the Queen Fan Club.

High energy and one of the closest tributes to the legendary Freddie Mercury.

THE JOLIET BLUES BROTHERS BAND UK's leading Blue Brothers Tribute Band

OTHER GREAT BANDS AND ARTISTS INCLUDE: THE LIPINSKI BROTHERS • PAUL SALVAGE • PAUL DA VINCI

Farmers Arms Calendar of Up And Coming Events Not To Be Missed!

Saturday 14th February A magical Valentine’s evening by candlelight and serenaded by the legendary Paul Salvage

Saturday 28th February An Evening with The Ultimate Elton John

Sunday 15th March Mothers Day Friday 27th March Paul and Caitlin From The Roving Crows Performing a Mix of Traditional Irish Folk Music. An Irish Menu will be prepared by our Own Irish Chef.

The chefs have specially designed a menu to tantalise your taste buds with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

National Tribute Award Winner 2013.

Saturday 28th March Award Winning Soprano Rhiannon Lambert A Night at The Musicals.

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YOU READ ONLY HALF THE STORY Readers of last months Tewkesbury Direct may have noticed some text missing from The Farmers Arms APPFEST advertisement.

Appearing alongside “Rule The World” The Take That Tribute Band should have been Mike Andrew The Most Amazing Robbie Williams Tribute Performer.

Mike has appeared with Robbie at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.

Robbie said “I don’t know where Mike starts and I end”.

Mikes humour, mannerism and voice are uncanny, you can see him live at APPFEST on Saturday 1st August with Queen, ABBA BonJovi, U2 and Blue Brothers tributes.

For tickets check out www.farmersarms-lowerapperley.co.uk or ring 01452 780307.

The event is raising

cash for local charities and the success of last years event has lead to the 2015 gig being the biggest and best yet.

A warm welcome awaits at Badham Pharmacy, Priors Park WE COME TO YOU

" Mike Andrews performing as Robbie Williams

TRIBUTE TO JACKSON The staff and customers of the Berkeley Arms are missing Jackson, the much loved American Bulldog, who lived at the Pub.

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Owners Lawrence Mills and Natalie Spragg said “Jackson was a great friend and latterly he suffered with arthritis and could not climb the stairs in the pub, we both slept downstairs for 11 months to keep him company and we had a great 10 years together but sadly he passed on”.

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SKITTLE EVENING FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service held a most successful New Year Skittles and Buffet Evening at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall which was kindly organised by their Deputy Head of Unit and Secretary Jane Thomas from Twyning.

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BIRDS OF PREY DAY A Live Animal Event At the John Moore Museum on Saturday 14th February 2015 from 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm.

Pop along to the museum to meet JRCS Falconry who will be bringing along a Barn Owl, a Tawny Owl, a Scops Owl, a Buzzard, a Little Owl, a Peregrine Falcon, an Eagle Owl and a Snowy Owl. Learn all about these fascinating creatures from a falconer, who will be in the museum to answer all your questions about birds of prey and the ancient art of falconry.

Admission: Adult: £3.00, Seniors & Students £2.50, Children £2.00, Family £8.

Tel: 01684 297174.

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THE FEBRUARY MAKEOVER WITH EMMA This month Ell Hair Salon owner, Emma Lawson, creates a Valentines makeover for local model, Georgie McNulty.

Firstly Emma primes Georgies skin with iPrime which evens out the skin. Then following with iPrime Vanilla, a foundation chosen to suit the melanin in the skin, leaving no lines.

Then iFinish is applied to seal the foundation.

Georgies cheeks are flushed with iGlow Ice Prime, her eyes have a natural glow iFlick and a nice black iFlick liner.

The lips are created from iDefine Nude lipliner lipstick and iPout Scarlet which adapts to the melan in lips.

Georgies hair is styled with Eufors Volume Shampoo, iSculpting Styling Glaze, Illuminate Shine Mist and sprayed with Elevate Finishing Spray.

The styling tool used to create the wave is the Neuro Beachwave Rod.

! Georgie before makeover

Georgie said “The makeup made me feel mature and the hairstyle made me feel elegant, a lovely combination”.

Emma’s tip, always prime skin before applying foundation tinted moisturiser. This will even out the skin which means you will use less of the foundation.

Photos by Jane Adams Portraits.

! Georgie after makeover

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THE WINTER LECTURES Following the success of Tewkesbury Museum's fortnightly Winter lectures, the talks are to continue into January and February 2015.

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Museum's talks for February this year have been planned as follows: Tuesday 10th February, a talk given by Sam Eedle on 'The Fall of Constantinople 1453'.

Tuesday 24th February, a talk given by Don Freeman on 'A Walk Along Barton

Street' Tewkesbury.

Both are held at Trinity Hall, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury at 6.30pm for 7pm start until 8.30pm Venue is on one level with all facilities and free parking after 5.30pm in Cascades/ Spring Gardens car park.

Entrance on door £3 (includes, tea/coffee and a piece of cake).

As the museum is in its winter hibernation right now (except Saturdays) until April 1st. Entrance to the talks can be at the door on the night, but to be sure of seat contact Geoff Pope on 01684 297874.

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

New minor aliment scheme is piloted in Tewkesbury I am sure you have seen on television, or heard on the radio, that hospital A&E departments are stretched to breaking point, writes Peter Badham.

They often cannot cope with the surge of patients and it is accepted that about 20% of those visiting A&E could have sought support elsewhere.

Well, an innovative new service has recently

begun a pilot scheme in Tewkesbury, under which pharmacies which will help ease this pressure.

For patients that have, for example, coughs, colds, skin rashes, constipation, diar-

Folly Gardens Vets Scoops National Front of House Award

rhoea, head lice or headaches, the pharmacist will be able to supply free of charge products without a prescription, subject to criteria.

The message is 'Pharmacy First' - so come to your local pharmacy, where we might be able to give you medication without an appointment, free of charge.

Our team at Badham Pharmacy Priors Park are ready to help, so

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The New Practice in Bishop’s Cleeve Folly Gardens have been in Bishop’s Cleeve for about five years, but it was the Summer of 2014 which saw the practice really expand.

From a relatively small branch in Church Road, the business relocated across the street into smart purpose-built premises last year.

The award-winning Folly Gardens Vets practice in Bishop’s Cleeve

Folly Garden Veterinary Clinic have been declared the winners of the 2014 Front-Of-House Awards organised by Veterinary Practice magazine and sponsored by Royal Canin.

Church Road entrance

Folly Gardens won the category for larger practices for their branch at Bishop’s Cleeve.

The new clinic benefits from private parking bays to the rear of the building, with additional space available in the adjacent car park.

Judges assessed entries under eleven criteria in a preliminary round, and eight clinics were selected for the finals in which they were ‘mystery shopped’ with personal visits and by telephone. Websites and practice literature were also assessed, as well as signage, parking, access, waiting, reception and other public areas.

There is also a ramp at the rear of the building, providing a convenient entrance to the practice reception and waiting area for those with mobility difficulties. There is similar easy access and free on-site customer parking at Folly Gardens’ principal clinic in Walton Cardiff.

Folly Gardens are delighted to have won a tight competition in which the judging panel praised their flair, imagination and creative use of space - as well as the ambiance and friendliness of the practice.

“The purpose of these awards is to recognise excellence in front-of-house design, appearance, facilities in veterinary practices in the UK.”

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of her employer's family, office politics and to This is a beautifully her eventually resumcrafted story based ing singing. Music around Nora's widowgradually permeates hood and how she into her life and gradually brings some through her story, harsemblance of meaning monising the grit of her back into here life after daily struggles. the premature death of Set in Ireland in the her husband, Malcolm. late 1960's, with She has her two Enniskillen as the local sons, who are still at background, the polischool as her daily tics of the North and focus, and two older the past add an extra daughters away at col- dimension to this story, lege, but the central as do the shenanigans beat of her life has of Nora's sisters and been cut out of her. aunt.

Financial concerns There is not a wastare eased somewhat by ed word in the 300+ selling the modest holi- pages of this novel, day home and its rightly nominated for happy memories and literary prizes. It is a the generous offer of simple tale from a maswork in the offices ter storyteller told with where she was elegance and feeling, employed before marenlightened by music riage. and Irishness.

The beauty in this It is my book of the book is in the simple year for 2014 and one I recounting of every day highly recommend. matters, like selling the cottage or much later Selected by: the redecoration of the Ian B. Nicholson backroom.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

I must confess that I have got rather fed up with plodding through mud so far this winter, writes Jack B. Walker. Although my advancing years do make me inclined to seek out flatter routes these days, many of them in this area trace the courses of rivers and streams - best avoided in the flood season!

! January snow in Conderton’s orchards

! Distance: about 2.75 miles; moderate climbs ! Car Parking: in the lane next to the Yew Tree at Conderton (bar snacks, meals and real ales) ! Public transport: 540 bus from Tewkesbury ! Map not to scale: OS sheet 190 recommended

So this month I decided to aim high and re-visit the slopes of Bredon Hill, starting from the lane at the side of the Yew Tree in Conderton.

Just after the pub turn left (1) and walk up a lane past a thatched cottage. As the road bears right, carry on ahead past the stone cottages and go through the gate into the orchard (2).

Bear straight up between the trees and at the top go through a gate into a field (3), keeping a drystone wall on your right.

At the end of the field, go through the gate and turn left on to a tarmac lane. After a short distance, take the track up the hill to your right (4).

This is a permissive path known as Rich Hill track. Walk up through the trees, emerging with a barn to your left.

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

left. There are sweeping views over the Vale of Gloucester if you look back behind you.

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

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

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

Carry on down the hill until the track joins a lane by a metal barrier. (8).

Walk back down the lane to return to Conderton village.

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PUB QUIZ ????

! 2: What is a bradawl used for?

! 4: What is the longest river in Scotland?

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! 4: Whose report entitled ‘The Reshaping of British Railways’ led to the closure of 6,000 miles of track in the early to mid-1960s?

WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH

! CANDLEMAS & CONFIRMATION: Sunday 1st February. With Bishop Christopher Hill,10.30am, Tewkesbury Abbey. Bring and Share Lunch in the Parish Hall from 1.00pm. ! TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Thursday 19th February. Methodist Hall, The Cross, Tewkesbury, 7.45pm. Robert Skelt, ex-GCHQ and Bletchley Park Guide presenting ‘Contemporary Spies: the Second Oldest Profession.’ All welcome.

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! KEMERTON LECTURE SERIES: Every Thursday until 26th March. Victoria Hall, Kemerton 7.30pm-9.30pm. The Cavendish Family & Their Houses.

Friday Nights

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! FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: you will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday afternoons. Booking is essential: 01684 293086.

SUNDAY LUNCHES

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

The Scout Hut, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury.

Contact Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200.

Main course and pudding, served from 12noon-2pm £6.50 per person - all welcome

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For more details please ask at the library or call Deborah on 01684 276503. ! BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2.00pm 4.00pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre.

Open to all sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers.British Lung Foundation Support Group. ! BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month, 1.00pm-5.00pm.

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Church St, Tewkesbury 01684 290555 ! SUN 1st FEB: Gerry Marsden, The Roses Theatre.

Mark Drew, The Nottingham Arms.

Sax Appeal 4-7pm), The White Bear. ! SAT 7th FEB: Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band, The Market Theatre, Ledbury. ! SUN 8th FEB: Greg Winter, The Nottingham Arms.

Tasha (4-7pm), The White Bear. ! FRI 13th FEB: Michael Jackson Tribute Show, The Roses Theatre. ! SUN 15th FEB: Melvin Hancox, The Nottingham Arms.

Woo Town Hillbillies, The White Bear. ! SAT 21st FEB: The Remi Harris Project The Market Theatre, Ledbury.

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Sean Saye (4-7pm), The White Bear. ! TUES 24th FEB: Steve Tilston, The Roses Theatre. ! FRI 27th FEB: Sax Appeal, Yew Tree, Conderton. ! FRI 27th FEB: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms. ! SAT 28th FEB: The Elvis Years, The Roses Theatre. ! SAT 7th MARCH: Frankie Valli Tribute, The Roses Theatre. ! THURS 19th MARCH: Julian Lloyd-Webber, The Roses Theatre. ! FRI 20th MARCH: The Fureys, The Roses Theatre.

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PROPERTY MARKET LOOKS SET FOR STABLE 2015, CLAIMS TEWKESBURY LEGAL EXPERTS The housing market in the region looks set for a steady New Year claims one of Tewkesbury’s leading law firms.

Chantal Butters, a Conveyancing Solicitor for DF Legal, said expert predictions indicated stability for the year ahead.

“Looking at various predictions it seems that

this year isn’t going to be one of boom or bust for the property market here,” said Mrs Butters, who oversees many residential property moves in the town.

“In the UK and England in particular we have an obsession with property and here in Tewkesbury is no different,” she added. “All the indications should mean

a 2015 where there remains trust and confidence in the housing market and that should benefit the whole economy.”

She added that most experts had predicted slow rises and she expected many moves during the year to be more based on lifestyle needs rather than anything else.

“A stable housing market means people move mostly for the right reasons,” she said.

“A few years ago when property was rocketing in price it created a very strange environment and we can only hope the effects of the relatively recent recession has meant people have learnt lessons,” she added.

She warned that a home purchase is a highly stressful matter

and those involved in a property transaction need assurance that the matter is in the safest hands.

“It is far better to deal with a good local solicitor who will ensure they are acting in your interest than risk poor standard conveyancing off someone many miles away that in all probability you will not meet,” she said.

“We hope 2015 will be a year where the

British economy continues to make good headway and the housing market remains a great indicator of this,” she added.

Tewkesbury's Watson Hall was transformed into a Medieval banqueting hall, for a twelfth night party, organised by members of Tewkesbury Medieval Festival.

Around 60 people enjoyed a traditional meal of Venison,

Pheasant, roast vegetables and all the trimmings, followed by Medieval style sweetmeats, fruit and nuts.

They were well entertained by the popular Bubonic Wind Band, who played music of the period, and, once the tables were cleared, had

them up on their feet dancing.

The event raised just under £400 which will go to towards the costs of this year's Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, which will take place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July.

! Chantal Butters, Solicitor at DF Legal

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THE “SHI SHI” ROOMS OPENING SOON The old shop at Overbury is being reopened as the Shi Shi Rooms.

A group of six professions will be there which include a beauty therapist, massage therapist, reflexologist, hair stylist, a foot clinic and life coach.

There will be additional people displaying their products, including art, jewellery, essential oils and other quality goods and gifts.

A special wellbeing event will be taking place on the 12th February from 2pm til 10pm.

Spokesperson, Jude Dayne said “We hope to welcome readers of Tewkesbury Direct to see what we have on offer and if you would like to find out more, you can give me a call on 07763 894872.

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FOREVER JACKSON TEWKESBURY LADIES PAMPER NIGHT ENSURES LEGEND LIVES ON On Friday 6th February at Holy Trinity Church, Tewkesbury a ladies pamper night is being held to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

On 31st January 2010, Michael Jackson’s children picked up his Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. Five years on and Forever Jackson, Europe’s number one Jackson tribute show is packing out theatres across the UK as part of an extensive national and European tour.

Forever Jackson hits the have created a show Roses Theatre in which is worthy of Tewkesbury on 13th Michael Jackson himself February 2015 to pay and what his fans want homage to the late great and deserve to see. It’s King of Pop. the closest you’ll see to Having performed watching the King of previously for the King Pop himself live in conof Pop’s 45th birthday in cert. Playing the part of Los Angeles in 2003, Michael Jackson is a artist and producer great honour. It’s going Robin Parsons embodies to be an electrifying Michael Jackson in every night and we hope to see sense of the word. everyone dancing in the Singing 100% live, aisles!” his voice replicates the distinctive tones of Jackson; his dancing mirrors the legend to the minutest detail; and his image created through a two hour theatrical make up process, is the exact replica of Michael Jackson.

Robin Parson says: “So many tribute shows only consist of a catalogue of songs. With Forever Jackson, we

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facials, manicures, massages, flowers and other craft goodies plus a Raffle.

Refreshments available including Wine, hot and cold drinks.

Tickets are priced at £5 which include first glass of wine can be bought on the door or in advance from CGT Lettings or Bredon Post Office, so ladies why not

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BOOK EXCHANGE Twyning Village Stores have started a book exchange.

If you would like to bring in any spare books that you may have lying around to start us off that would be greatly appreciated.

Please hand any books in to a member of staff at the tills, thank you.

The exchange is located at the front of the store by the notice board.

It is all free, you simply need to bring in a book that you would like to exchange, pick on you would like to read and take it away with you.

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NEWTOWN, TEWKESBURY WI CELEBRATES 50 YEARS The members and committee of Newtown threw a Christmas party to celebrate 50 years since the formation of their WI. A joyful evening was shared with Anne Turner, the Chair of the Gloucestershire Federation and Eunice Allen, WI Adviser, also members from Beckford, Bredon, Kemerton and Twyning WIs. Joan and Margaret, representing Amesbury WI in Wiltshire, were particularly welcome at the feast! The two WIs have formed strong bonds since the floods of 2007.

The venue was made festive with flowers and a splendid Anniversary cake, all created by WI members. There was a delicious buffet and a musical quiz by Paul Mcguire, which was clearly enjoyed as the company sang along with the numbers from the 50s and 60s. The evening was completed with a toast to celebrate past achievements and to look forward to the future.

PAINTING THE NATURAL WORLD Tewkesbury Art Society are having a demonstration by the Artist Val Briggs “The Natural World” in Watercolour.

On Tuesday 17th February 2015, 10.30am - 1pm.

At The Methodist Church Hall, By The Cross, Barton Street. Tewkesbury.

Arrive at 10am for tea/coffee, Demonstration starts 10.30am until 1pm.

Refreshments available.

Entrance £3.00 for Non Members

! Above: The Anniversary cake created by WI members. ! Right: Members of the WI enjoying celebrations.

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VALENTINES FRESHLY CUT FLOWERS, SNOWSHILL LAVENDER OR CHAMPAGNE PERHAPS? Proprietor of the new Teddington Stores, Deborah Thompson, spoke to us about the opening of her super new shop.

Now open within Teddington Stores

We hope that many of you will visit and try some of the great independent and local products that we sell.

We hope to bring you a number of special events and taster days for you to enjoy.

We stock a beautiful range of freshly cut

flowers, planted arrangements, hand tied bouquets and of course valentines roses.

For something different why not give a gift distilled from the finest English lavender, we stock a large range of products made locally by Cotswold Lavender at

Snowhill. We are sure you will find amongst our ranges of bath, shower, skincare and wellbeing products, something for someone close to you.

To compliment a fine meal together a bottle of our authentic MaisonCanard-Duchêne Champagne makes an ideal partner.

We have sourced these great fresh, fruity champagnes for their flavour and great value. Coming soon, gourmet fish and seafood selection. Come and see our ranges when you are passing.

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We can prepare a great hamper for your visit, tailormade to your specifications.

How about this for a suggestion, a homemade porkpie with cooked sausages, handmade scotch eggs, smoked salmon, orange juice and champagne.

If you want us to make up a great feast for your day, pop in and see us.

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TEWKESBURY’S NEW PREMIUM CHAUFFEUR SERVICE

Local resident, Nathan Bickerdyke, was recently made redundant from his job in Tewkesbury. Rather than seek employment from elsewhere, he took the opportunity to start the business he had dreamt of.

Nathan tells us “I was walking through Cheltenham and I walked past a brand new Mercedes S-Class with its driver standing next to it. He was waiting for the Bride and Groom to come out of the church so he could take them to the reception. At the time I remember thinking to myself “that’s a job I could see myself doing”. I never acted on the idea because I had no savings and I didn’t want to get into debt with a business loan.

But because now I had my redundancy payout, I realised this was the perfect time to set up this business!”.

Valkyrie Chauffeurs is a premium service offering airport transfers, corporate bookings, weddings, special occasions and everything else you can think of.

As well as these, Nathan will be offering in-car WiFi, Apple iPad, premium bottled water, USB power point, noise cancelling headphones, a selection of sweets and mints and travel blankets.

The car used is a Mercedes S-Class long wheelbase, with plenty of space for clients to sit back, relax and leave the stress of driving behind.

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NEW YEAR, NEW HOBBY TREASURE HUNTING For some a great way of getting away from it all and truly relaxing is to go metal detecting.

Our resident detectorist, Stuart Borley, gives some advice on what he terms “a very fulfilling hobby.”

“I think that money is well spent on buying a branded metal detector, cheaper models will not provide the results you will hope for.”

“There are many do’s and dont’s regarding where you search as you wil always need permission off the landowner before searching. Advice can be sourced from the internet. A good start would be www.finds.org.uk, in the meantime ask friends and family who have gardens if you can search their properties.”

“Much land that have

becomes spaces can tell less of a story than undisturbed ground.

Research of a site and its suggested history can give provenance to any finds that are made.”

“All detectorists have a responsibility of recording and making owners aware of what they find.”

Stuart uses a mine lab E-Trac detector and uses a hand held pinpointer for precise location.

He has found that Joan Allen Metal Detectors of Biggin Hill in Kent have been great suppliers.

Interested? Check out www.joanallen.co.uk.

Here are some finds Stuart has recently recovered:

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NEW BARTON STREET BUTCHERS SHOP

Kevin Mace Quality Butchers

Local butcher, Kevin Mace, is opening up his fine new shop in Barton Street.

In the former premises of David Dudley Butchers, the shop will open in early February offering the best in fresh meat, poultry, game, homemade sausages, burgers and faggots as well as bread, pies and cheese.

The hot counter will be serving pork baps, sausage and bacon baps on a daily basis.

For that special occasion there will be a range of Scottish Aberdeen Angus Beef.

Kevin is a Tewkesbury man and opened his first shop in Evesham in 1990. Prior to this he worked with local butcher, Martin Barker, as a school boy before going to study at the prestigious Smithfield College, London, gaining a Distinction in Meat Technology; he was also a finalist in Young Butcher of the Year; and is a qualified Meat Inspector.

His early career took him all over the country, working in product development, before settling in his home town of

Tewkesbury with his wife and son. After 25 years of successful trading in Evesham, Kevin is delighted to be moving in David Dudley's shop, a place in which he worked as a young man.

He looks forward to welcoming you at his new shop on 81/82 Barton Street. Look out for the weekly specials!

Suppliers of the finest British meats to the retail and catering trade. ! Kevin Mace (centre) with the team at the new Butchers Shop in Barton Street.

Try our homemade Sausages, Burgers, Faggots and Home Cured Bacon We also sell fresh Bread and Pies from the Vale of Evesham Take a look at our hot counter with our famous hot Pork baps

We are here to listen and learn about you and your business and help to make the complicated understandable. We will give you professional advice, and ensure you meet your accountancy and taxation compliance needs.

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OLD BAPTIST CHAPEL SECOND-HAND BOOK SALE To raise funds for the HLF Funded Old Baptist Chapel Interpretation Project At the The Old Baptist Chapel, off Church Street on Saturday 21st February 2015 from 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4.30pm.

Take a look around this fascinating 500 year old building, thought to be one of the oldest of its type in the country and restored to show how it would have looked in around 1720 when it was being used as a Baptist meeting house.

Throughout the day we’ll be holding a second hand book sale inside the Chapel.

All proceeds will go towards the Old Baptist Chapel Interpretation Project, a Heritage Lottery funded project which aims to maximise the learning potential of the Old Baptist Chapel, a late 15th century Grade II* building in the historic heart of the town.

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NEW LOOK COFFEE MORNING

The Wednesday Coffee Morning at Holy Trinity Tewkesbury has been appreciated by many for many years - some pop in each week to meet up with friends, others drop in regularly for a cup of coffee or tea when they finish their shopping, and still others are visitors to the town.

Three changes are planned for the beginning of February for an experimental three month period.

- They are moving into the smaller hall which will be more comfortable.

- They are planning to serve a variety of teas and coffees, so if it is cappuccino you want they hope to be able to provide it!

- They are putting their prices up from 50p for tea or coffee and a biscuit to £1! This is not to make money, but to be able to donate the extra 50p to help Syrian refugees. Ten million

Syrians have been forced to leave their homes, nearly two thirds within Syria, the rest in neighbouring countries.

They would like to be able to send something to help.

So they look forward to a new era in the Holy Trinity Coffee Morning which will not only enable people in Tewkesbury to enjoy a cup of coffee here, but also help those who have lost their homes and possessions and are not even able to enjoy a cup of coffee with their friends in peace and security!

Wedding Open Day Sunday February 1st 2015 11am - 3pm

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Come and see why Puckrup Hall is the perfect venue for your wedding and celebrations.

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NEW CHAIRMAN, GETS CHAMBER OFF TO A RACING START The Chamber of Commerce & Industry is once again alive and active within Tewkesbury and they have great pleasure in inviting you to the first meeting of 2015 which will be at the Porsche Showroom off Shannon Way on Wednesday 4th February at 6.00pm. Light refreshments will be served.

The Chamber are very grateful to Porsche for the opportunity to visit the showroom and for them to meet with existing members and new potential members of the Chamber.

The Chamber is very

keen to encourage companies located on the Industrial Estates, as well as retail shops and other businesses in the town centre, to join together for the purpose of exchanging views and ideas that will see the

town develop and prosper.

They will be working closely with the Town Council and the Borough Council and have a voice on your behalf at meetings that will affect the development of the

town.

Ideas and suggestions are always welcomed and we look forward to receiving your contributions for future meetings and activities.

The Chamber look forward to seeing you on

the 4th February. Please send an e-mail to confirm your place to tewkesburychamber@g mail.com.

BEST MONTH FOR SALES ON RECORD Signs that we are actually now coming out of the recession were evident in the fact that Tewkesbury Computers experienced their best month for sales in December since the Company began trading in 2008.

Part of the reason was due to the recent advertising campaign for the consumer market which brought new business from local people who have experienced frustrating experiences with retail organisations.

By offering a local, friendly and reliable service, Tewkesbury

Computers also gained a lot of new Customers through referrals from existing Clients who have been more that satisfied with the service provided which not only covers the supply and set up of new Laptops, Tablets and Desktop PC’s but also includes Virus Removal, Computer

Health Checks, Data Transfer and general Training requirements.

The Company prides itself on the fact that it doesn’t baffle customers with all of the computer jargon and can provide a service that ensures the customer gets full attention to detail. The online shop is now fully up and running and customers looking to purchase new computer equipment can go to tewkesburycomputers.co.uk and browse the range of Laptops, Tablets, Desktop PC’s and Accessories that are being offered.

Tewktech.com which is the business arm of the company also experienced increased business in December and

managed to secure Support Contracts for a number of clients ranging from Solicitors to Drain Specialists.

Tewktech also took on the development of three new websites and the digital marketing of the sites. All websites use a responsive design process which changes the look and feel for different browsing devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops and desktop PC’s.

For more information on what Tewkesbury Computers can offer, call 01684 298100, email info@tewktech.com or visit the websites, tewkesburycomputers.co .uk and tewktech.com.

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From supply to repair to tuition, Tewkesbury Computers are experienced in all computer related issues. Call, email or come in and see us at 12 Church Street – we’d be pleased to advise or help.

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TEWKESBURY CIVIC SOCIETY An illustrated talk with “St Ives, The Artists, The Fisherfolk & The Fishing Industry”

By David Tovey

Thursday 12th February 2015 at 7.30pm in The Elmbury Room at Tewkesbury Public Library Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50 Refreshments available.

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY The Complete History Of Comedy (abridged), will be appearing at The Roses Theatre on Saturday 21st February, written and directed by Reed Martin and Austion Tichenor.

“This show proves (The Reduced Shakespeare Company) have not lost their touch or their remarkable energy.” The Stage (2014).

Following a hugely successful, critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company will set out to reduce the UK to tears of laughter in Spring 2015. Yes that’s right, the bad boys of abridgement will finally tackle the subject they were born to reduce. From the highbrow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through the ages, from Aristophanes

and Shakespeare to Vaudeville and Charlie Chaplin.

“The Reduced Shakespeare Company are back, doing what they do best.” What’s On Stage (2014).

The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) is far more affordable than tickets to an amusement park, but you’ll still come away with the same feeling of nausea and motion sickness.

From cavemen telling “Rock Rock” jokes to Chris Rock and everything in-between, the Company leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes.

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JACK BOSKETT EXHIBITION Professional Photographer, Jack Boskett from Tewkesbury is holding an exhibition at the Roses Theatre showcasing the breadth of his talent, giving a fascinating glimpse into his life and work. The exhibition officially opens on Sunday 1st February, concluding on Sunday 15th March 2015.

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Jack is thoroughly looking forward to it, “I have been thinking about an exhibition of my photographs in Tewkesbury for some time and the Roses Theatre bar is the perfect place as visitors have a drink before heading into the auditorium.�

Jack started his business at the age of nineteen and travels the country conducting photography for major corporations, railway companies, magazines and papers. He continues to photograph many subjects including,

Weddings, Portraits, Commercial and high key Celebrity and Royal events. “I have taken thousands of photographs over the years of subjects including, people, celebrities, landscapes and steam engines, it has been a struggle to choose which images to exhibit in February. I may need to do another one next year!�

Caroline Lawrence, Marketing Manager for the Roses Theatre welcomes Jacks exhibition, “We’ve known Jack ever since he started out, and

during that time he has given so much support to The Roses. We thought of no better way of saying thanks than to invite him to use our space for an exhibition.

Not only is Jack an amazing photographer, he’s also a good friend of ours, so we’re thrilled to be able to help him in this way!�

Please contact Jack Boskett by calling 01684 274264 info@jackboskett.co.uk or Roses Theatre Marketing Manager

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VALENTINES DAY SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine followed by a three course dinner in Balharries Restaurant for just £55 per couple.

Why not stay overnight from just £99 bed and breakfast per couple.

VALENTINES AFTERNOON TEA SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with a glass of sparkling wine for just £25 per couple.

MOTHERS DAY LUNCH SUNDAY 15TH MARCH Enjoy a delicious meal with a glass of sparkling wine for just £25.

BABY SHOWER AFTERNOON TEA & HEALTH CLUB PACKAGE We can offer a Baby Shower Afternoon Tea package in our Terrace Bar to include: AFTERNOON TEA - including scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, pastries and selection of finger sandwiches, glass of sparkling rose and a cake for mum-to-be.

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For further information please contact our events office on 01684 296200 or events.tewkesbury@hilton.com

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TOP BRANDS, CHILDRENS CLOTHES Local lady, Rachel Lennon, has recently opened her childrens clothes boutique, Jack & Jill’s in Tewkesbury High Street.

Rachel sells pre-owned designer children’s clothes, nearly new and some still with tags including brands such as Ralph Lauren, Timberland, Dior, Boden, Joules, Hunter, Diesel and much more.

People can sell their nearly new clothes through the shop on a 50/50 basis.

The shop is at 107 High Street and is open from 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

There is no need to make an appointment to take your clothes in to sell. Rachel will go through them and send out an email detailing the clothes and prices.

Stock is held for sixty days and any unsold items can be collected or donated to her chosen children’s charity.

Spring and summer

clothes are now being accepted.

For further information on the shop please call 01684 292917.

! Rachel Lennon,looking to help local mums find some super outfits for their children.

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TEWKESBURY REMEMBERS The Tewkesbury Video Club has produced a DVD of the parade and service held at the Abbey on Sunday 9th November, to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Three cameras at the Abbey were used to film the service and large screens were installed around the ambulatory and Lady Chapel so that the service could be seen in all areas of the Abbey.

Additional cameras

filmed the parade and the laying of wreathes at The Cross after the two minutes silence.

The DVD will be on sale in the Abbey Shop in January, priced £9.99 and proceeds will be divided between the

British Legion, The Abbey and the Video Club.

It is in recognition of the 154 local servicemen who lost their lives during the war and whose names were read out during the service.

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RFU CHIEF OPENS BREDON STAR CLUBHOUSE On Saturday 17th January 2015 the Rugby Football Union Chief Executive Officer, Ian Ritchie, formally opened the Bredon Star RFC clubhouse in Bredon village. Mr Ritchie praised the work of grassroots community clubs, the bedrock of rugby in England.

A clubhouse had been a desire of the club for many years, and came to real fruition in the last two years, with a concerted fund raising activity leading to the building project starting at the end of the 2013-14 season with completion in the autumn.

Fundraising involved the whole club, and

grants were obtained from the Rugby Football Union, Sports England Inspired Facilities Fund, Severn Waste Environmental Fund and Wychavon District Council. Local business contributed through ‘buy-a-brick’ sponsorship, and funds raised from the 2014 Calendar were shared with the

North Midlands Air Ambulance.

Bredon Star was chosen by the Rugby Football Union to become a Lead Up and Legacy Centre for the 2015 Rugby World Cup which is being staged in England and Wales.

“The new facilities will improve the quality of the rugby experience

for everyone using the site and provide more playing opportunities, especially for local people in the 14-24 agegroup.” said RFU Area Facilities Manager, Tom Bartram.

Club Chairman, Kevin Falvey, said: “We are delighted that our project has won approval following its original identification by North Mids RFU. We will now have some of the best facilities in the area that local people around Bredon Hill can use during the week. The 2015 Rugby World Cup will inspire a new wave of people of all ages to become involved in rugby and this RFU investment will help our club to be even better equipped to welcome newcomers.”

The club was also pre-

! Club Chairman Kevin Falvey being presented with the RFU plaque from Ian Ritchie. sented with an England Rose, being recognised as the feeder club for England international player Chris Pennell.

New players are always welcome, minis,

juniors, and adults. The club has much interest in developing a ladies team, and social membership is also available.

Visit bredonrugby.org for more information.

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"I would try and get better qualifications.

Better qualifications means a better job and a better job means better money. That's how I see it.”

“If I had my time over again I wouldn’t live where I live now. I would have bided my time and then gone for a house in an area where I really wanted to live.

“Where I am is OK. Don't get me wrong. But if I had my time over again.”

“I would love to have seen more of the world.

Spent some time in the USA or the Bahamas.

Now, that would be the sort of place to live. Just think of the luxury. Yes, if I had my time all over again I would certainly go for far more travel” “Well, I know that I married too early, didn't

I certainly wouldn't do that again. Don't get me wrong. We are fine BUT I never got to know what freedom really was before I was landed with a missus and a couple of kids. Yes, I love them all to bits but if I had my time again I would most certainly have waited. I would have played the field. I would have enjoyed being a free agent. Yes, I'd marry at about 30 not 22 like I did. I have had no freedom. No life of my own.

Little chance of it now."

In the course of my work I have hear all the above comments and many, many more from people who are trying to put their feelings into words. people who are trying to explain how they feel about life. How they feel about themselves.

My immediate answer can only be that NONE of us is going to have our time over again.

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TODAY is the day that I am reminding you of the truth that there is absolutely no point worrying about what you could do if you lived your life over again.

TODAY is the day that you make up your mind to get really busy with the time that you have left.

Don't spend all your time fretting about the future. You may worry yourself senseless about something th at never happens.

Concentrate on TODAY. Use the lessons of yesterday to provide your foundation that you build on today in preparation for tomorrow BUT put most of your energy purely and simply into TODAY! Live in and for the present.TODAY is the most important day that you have ever lived!

You can't have a better tomorrow if you spend all the time thinking about yesterday.

David Slater

THE BIG WEEKEND will be held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May. Look out for further details in next months issue.

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright

HOW TO BEAT THE BOGUS CALLER

Unfortunately over the last few weeks we have had a number of thefts and burglaries committed by bogus callers, writes Police Sergeant Henry Wrightof Tewkesbury Police.

The victims have usually been elderly or vulnerable some of them living

in sheltered accommodation.

If you live in this type

of housing be very careful who you let in if there are communal entrances.

If you are afraid to ask for identification contact the warden if there is one or ring the police.

Crime against older people is rare, but when it happens it can be deeply shocking, especially when it occurs on the doorstep.

Most people who call at your home will be genuine.

But sometimes callers will turn up unannounced, with their intention of tricking their way into people’s homes.

These are known as 'distraction burglars' and 'bogus callers'. They may work alone, in pairs and could be either male or female.

Children have sometimes been known to trick their way in to people’s houses.

Every member of the community can help reduce Distraction Burglary.

By following the simple LOCK, STOP,

CHAIN, CHECK message, we can all be sure that the people who enter our homes are who they claim to be.

LOCK : Ensure you keep exterior doors locked.

STOP: Before you answer the door, stop and think whether you are expecting anyone.

CHAIN: Put the door bar or chain on.

Look through the spyhole or the window to see who it is. Always keep the bar or chain on while you are talking to the person on the doorstep.

CHECK: Ask for and carefully check their ID card, even if they have a pre-arranged appointment (all genuine callers will carry one). If you are not expecting them and they do not carry an ID card. DO NOT LET THEM IN. To check a caller is genuine you can, look up the number in the phone book and check it against the card the caller has given you.

Do not be tempted to just ring the number on the card, it may be fake. if they claim they are from a utility company, look at a recent bill to check the phone number.

If you have any doubts at all as to whether the caller is genuine, ask them to leave and come back at a time that is convenient to you and when you have had a chance to ask someone to be with you.

REMEMBER IF IN DOUBT: KEEP THEM OUT!

I hope that these tips will help you stay safe in your home.

Police Sergeant Henry Wright Tewkesbury Police.

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Memory Café offers helpful advice and support People with mental health issues and their carers are being welcomed to a Memory Café at Tewkesbury's Day Centre.

It offers a place to go on the last Wednesday of every month (2-4pm) for anyone in need of mental health advice or support.

The support includes health professionals and mental health experts, including members of the Alzheimer's Society, Village Agents and Dementia Nurses.

The memory café, which operates on a drop in basis, offers an opportunity to those with problems and their carers to get support, help and advice, and chat to people who are in similar situations.

For more information about Tewkesbury Memory Café call 01684 296238 or email janet.worrad@gloucestershire.gov.uk,

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On Saturday 7th Feb they take on Hucclecote, while St Mary’s Old Boys from Almondsbury are the visitors on Saturday 28th Feb. Tewkesbury travel to take on Painswick on Saturday 21st February and are at Stroud on Saturday 7th March.

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COLTS COME OUT ON TOP IN LOCAL DERBY Tewkesbury Town Colts Under 11s ran out 1-0 winners over their local rivals Tewkesbury Town Pumas last month.

Colts spokesman Mike Gardiner said: “This probably wasn't the game that either team wanted after the Christmas break. The two under 11s rivals on a very wet and muddy pitch, with strong winds and the intense atmosphere on the sidelines, made it feel like a cup tie.”

Oisin Moseley scored the only goal of the game to secure a 1-0 victory for the Colts.

“Everybody played their part today with everyone concentrating to the end. The three in defence were remarkable and they got the three points they so dearly wanted,” Mike Gardiner added.

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