Tewkesbury Direct Magazine January 2012

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SCULPTURES A STEP CLOSER Tewkesbury Battlefield Society is quietly confident that things are on track for the erection of the commemorative sculptures at Stonehills this summer. of people who have The public art works, to donated multiples of be known as ‘The Arrival’ £14.71 is growing, but will flank the roundabout members are still needed. at Stonehills and form an In the Forest of Dean, impressive entrance to oak boughs with the right the town. curves to be horse legs are being sought out and soon will be brought to the assembly site where, weather permitting, the work of shaping and construction will start.

The sculptures will consist of two five metre high wooden horses, one symbolising victory, the other representing defeat.

Tewkesbury Town Council funded a design competition, and selected Artist’s impression the proposal put forward

by Gloucestershire artist.

Fund raising is gatherPhil Bews. ing momentum, already It is hoped that the reaching over half of the work will be unveiled to target figure thanks to a coincide with Tewkesgenerous grant from the bury Medieval Festival Summerfield Trust. during July.

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HISTORIC EVENT FOR LOCAL BOYS BRIGADE FUNDS A special fund raising evening is to be held in aid of the restoration of Tewkesbury Boys Brigade’s head quarters.

Since 2007 Tewkesbury Boys Brigade has been working hard to bring the building back into use following the floods.

It’s nearly there and to help with some much needed fund raising, John Dixon from Tewkesbury Historical Society has kindly offered to host an evening to explore the history of Newtown.

The evening will take place on Thursday 9th February, 7.30pm at Tirlebrook School. Mr Dixon is inviting residents who have any interesting photos, maps or documents about the area to bring them along on the evening.

Organiser Alderman John McCloy said: “local companies have shown great support for the evening by offering raffle prizes. Cotteswold Diary and Clive Woolford Motors are sponsoring the event.”

He went on to say that he hoped it would be a good social evening at which to meet neighbours and friends, as well as finding out some of the forgotten history of Newtown.

Ticket prices (including wine and cheese) will be £3. They can be bought on the door on the evening.

THE TASTE OF SUCCESS: Naz Uddin and staff at Tewkesbury’s Rajshahi restaurant have asked us to thank all their customers for voting for them in the Spice Times Restaurant Awards. The Rajshahi was voted best restaurant in the region.

Naz and some of his team are pictured above with the trophy they won.

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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP BUTTTERCUPS! A delighted Mags Thompson of Tewkesbury’s Buttercup Ironing and Laundry Services has just received some excellent news.

Mags thought that her business would have to move from 4 Church Street after her landlord want to apply for a change of use for the premises to accommodate financial services.

It turns out there was an error and that her lease runs until 2013.

After discussions with the owner of the building it now seems that she will be staying on for a further five years beyond that date.

“This has been a laundrette for 46 years, said Mags.

“Since we’ve run the business we’ve worked hard to add to our services, including a daily pickup van for those too busy to drop by with their laundry.”

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DOUBLE AWARD FOR LOCAL PUB

The Yew Tree pub at Conderton, near Tewkesbury, has been awarded two prizes at the annual Wadworth awards ceremony.

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The pub received both Retailer of the Year and the prestigious Tenant of the Year at the awards which are made to the top performing pubs out of 260 establishments managed or owned by traditional brewers Wadworth across the whole ten counties of Wadworthshire.

Dale Allison, the landlord of The Yew Tree was especially happy to receive the title of Tenant of the year which is one of the more sought after awards at the ceremony.

Along with their Retailer of the Year award, this can be added to the accolade of Best Newcomers which they received last year.

The Yew Tree at Conderton While maintaining the success of The Yew Tree, Dale has also recently taken on a second tenancy at the Bayshill Inn at Cheltenham.

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The award acknowledges the effort that has been invested in a challenging situation.

It also reflects the hard work that has been put into the pub in a relatively short amount of time.

“It was a complete surprise,” said Dale. “ I didn’t think I’d been at The Yew Tree long enough.

“All the hard work lots of marketing with poster campaigns and using social media, as well as the extra training from Wadworth has obviously paid off.

“This is such an honour - I was just doing my job really but I am incredibly grateful to have been acknowledged.”

“It’s always a joy to give these awards,” said Paul Sullivan, Sales and Marketing Director at Wadworth.

“Our landlords work exceptionally hard and we feel it is important that they receive the recognition they richly deserve.

“To have gone from winning the Newcomer Award to this in so short a space of a time reflects the level of dedication from Dale and his team.

“They deserve to be proud of what they’ve achieved.”

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TREE SERPENT SPOTTED IN BUSHLEY We’ve heard of snakes in the grass about these parts, but tree serpents are not quite such a common sight.

Our intrepid photographer snapped this wriggly beastie while out walking in the village of Bushley, near Tewkesbury, last month.

Believed to answer to the name of Monty Python, the flowerpot snake was reputedly crafted in a tree near Stokes Lane by a local man called Tim. But nobody knows why.

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Fly tipping in the countryside is unfortunately becoming more commonplace - but this is just plain daft.

Discovered by a country lane near the Lower Lode Inn, Forthampton, were these six plastic bin liners - apparently from Birmingham - filled with leaves. Now, if left so nature could take its course, the leaves would bio-degrade and compost. Alternatively, the leaves could have been harmlessly tipped in woodland without any environmental impact.

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These are the words of Avonside Private Hire’s customers, who are rallying in support of the only office-based taxi service in Tewkesbury.

Traffic and pedestrian proposals for the area outside the busy High Street office look set to cause access problems for disabled and elderly passengers.

If the scheme goes ahead, Avonside’s taxis would have to pick up and drop off customers in neighbouring Quay Street, rather than immediately in front of their office and waiting room.

The extra walk would prove very inconvenient to a large number of customers.

Avonside have started a petition to muster support to reach a compromise for the scheme.

Regular taxi customer Doris Bourne, who uses a walking frame, said “I couldn’t retain my independence without Avonside.

“I can’t get on bus and I can’t call for a taxi as there are no phone boxes left.

“Like many others I can only shop locally and Avonside provide us with a caring and useful service.”

Julie Waldron, of Care Connections Ltd, regularly brings blind people to the town and believes that not being able to hop into a cab right outside the door would cause them horrendous problems.

Avonside’s owner Di Davies said: “We need to get 1,000 signatures so that the Highways Agency will listen to our cause.

“We’re well on the way, but if you haven’t signed yet and wish to, please pop in and see us.”

CHARITY BREAKFAST DATE Cordell Ray of the County Community Project will address the next meeting of Tewkesbury Business Breakfast Club on Thurs 26th January.

Cordell will talk about the valuable work of his charity, which works with individuals with complex needs in Gloucestershire at Sherdon’s Golf Centre.

All are welcome to attend - there is no joining fee and breakfast is £10 per person.

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According to Astronomers, this winter is predicted to be one the best viewing times for the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in fifty years, writes Stephanie Jepson.

This natural phenomenon has been mesmerising humans since time began.

For the best possible chance of experiencing the extraordinary beauty of the Northern Lights, spend as long as you can above the Arctic Circle far way from towns and sources of artificial light and usually December to March is when the lights are at their very best.

Imagine a trip, deep inside the Arctic Circle, where the night sky is illuminated by dancing lights.

Heading into the wilderness pulled by a team of beautiful huskies, breathing the cleanest air in the world, travelling through majestic forests and passing frozen lakes.

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The Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) are their counterpart and are visible from Antarctica, South America and Australasia.

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TARGET FOR DARTS MEETING The Tewkesbury and District Winter Darts League will be holding a meeting this month to discuss the venues for its singles and doubles competitions.

The organisers are requesting that each team is represented by at least one member, preferably the captain. The venues for the semi-finals and final of the knockout cup will also be decided upon at the meeting.

This will be held at DD’s Club on Tuesday 17th January at 7.30pm.

Sue & Nicky would like to wish all our customers a very happy and healthy new year.

We will be closing for a short holiday from January 1st until January 10th 2012.

Our mid season sale will begin on January 11th 2012, and we look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy our special offers.

In our boutique we have new and exciting lines arriving weekly.

We will be happy to book in any unwanted winter items until February, so have a final sort out and bring us your items as soon as possible. From February 1st we will be taking spring stock only.

Our opening times are Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm.

A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR ALDERMAN KNIGHT SCHOOL Just in time for Christmas, a cheque for £250 was presented to Clare Steel, Head of Alderman Knight School, at their annual Christmas dinner.

This was a joint donation from Steve Cooper of Cartridge World and Alistair Wilkinson of Basepoint Business Centres. The money was raised from recycled printer cartridges collected from tenants at the Basepoint Business Centre and subsequently purchased by Cartridge World to be used in their refilling and recycling process. Thanks must go to those tenants who took time to recycle, Cartridge World and especially Basepoint, who generously matched the amount raised to boost the total for the school.

Picture (top right) the cheque is presented to Alderman Knight School.

ZUMBA WITH SUE & KIRSTY CELEBRATE FIRST YEAR Sue Adsett celebrated her first year of teaching Zumba by hosting a Zumba Party at Bushley Village Hall during December. was my way of saying a The event was attended very big thank you for by nearly 100 particisupporting us through pants from the various the year. classes Sue and her “Everyone had a fandaughter Kirsty McLaren tastic time and most of hold in and around the them danced for the Tewkesbury area. whole three hours with Sue said: “I have had everything from salsa, such a wonderful year merengue, reggaeton to and have made so many hawaiin dance. They just new friends through can't seem to get enough Zumba. of Zumba and I am so “It is a privilege to excited to be introducing share my love of Zumba new Zumba Specialty with others and to see classes in 2012!” them grow in confidence, For information on have fun and shed those classes in your area call unwanted pounds Sue on 07768 421007 or through exercise and visit www.zumbawithdance. Holding a party sueandkirsty.co.uk.

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LIGHT SHOW 2011 It wasn’t just the town centre that provided a spectacular light show in Tewkesbury over Christmas.

Here are just a few examples of residents’ efforts to brighten up our winter evenings with some truly amazing exterior decorations!

The homes pictured are in: 1. Margaret Road, Priors Park; 2. Wheal Road, Northway; 3. Bredon Road, Westmancote and 4. Oldfield.

Robert Edwards has been decorating his house and garden in Westmancote (photo three). Robert’s efforts have raised a good deal for charity over the years and attract spectators from a wide area.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

FEELING ON TOP OF THE WORLD The Malvern Hills provide excellent trekking country for walkers of a variety of abilities. This short route over high ground is ideal for shorter days, with magnificent views from the top of the Iron Age settlement known as British Camp. lic rights of way, but the Park in the pay and disconservators ask that play car park on the A449 walkers adhere to obviopposite the hotel. ous routes.

Go through the gate The path climbs up and up the path, forking over the ramparts to the right to ascend to the summit of Herefordshire earthworks (1). This is Beacon (2). Looking west access land with permisthe view is over rolling sive paths as well as pub-

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British Camp Reservoir and the Malverns countryside to the high hills in Wales. Eastwards the uplifting panorama stretches from the Lickey Hills to the Southern Cotswolds, with Bredon Hill’s great ‘stranded whale’ form in between.

British Camp is over 2000 years old, and is connected to the so called Shire Ditch which runs down along the spine of the Malverns from here.

The fort was a substantial settlement around 200 years BC. Walk southwards along the edge of the ramparts until you come to a path (3), which descends to a flattish grassed area, where there is a concrete orientation

and direction sign. (4).

Follow the path from here to visit a curiosity known as Clutter’s (or Giant’s) Cave.

Carved into a granite outcrop, its origins are somewhat vague. Various stories recount its use as a shepherd’s shelter and home of an 18th century hermit. There are also theories about its use as a pagan sacred site.

Retrace your steps to point four and follow the well maintained broad track as it skirts around the slopes of the hill.

There are various benches along this path where the views can be taken in.

As the main track curves around, bear right

Distance: 2 miles, some steep ascents/descents.

Car Parking: British Camp pay and display car park on the A449 Malvern to Ledbury road.

Dogs: sheep graze the commons and parts of the Malvern Hills: dogs on leads where stock is present.

Refreshments: there is a refreshment kiosk opposite the car park, The Malvern Hills Hotel offers a range of meals, iand hot and cold bar snacks.

OS Explorer Map: 190 recommended. Our sketch map above is not to scale and is for guidance only.

Public conveniences: at the rear of the kiosk down a steep grassy path towards the reservoir below (5). If you don’t fancy tackling the steep descent and prefer to return by this higher route, the track you are on will take you back to the car park.

British Camp Reservoir collects water from various hill springs. It was opened in 1895 by the Duchess of Teck,

granddaughter of George III and mother of Queen Mary.

On reaching the side of the reservoir, bear left, keeping the fence to your right. (6).

When you reach the drive leading to the Reservoir House, turn left (7), and walk up through the woods. Eventually the drive emerges at the lower end of the car park.

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THREE MONTHS FREE AT LEGENDS

WALKIES WITH THE VET Tewkesbury’s Folly Garden Veterinary Clinic are inviting all clients, friends and families to join them for a winter walk on Sunday January 8th.

The four mile ramble over open countryside will set off at approximately 10.30am from the Yew Tree pub at Conderton. Hot drinks and nibbles will be provided. For more information phone the practice on 01684 292244 or check out their Facebook page.

Legends Gym and fitness in Tewkesbury are offering two lucky people a healthy start to 2012 by giving away three months membership to the club.

The package includes diet advice and personal training to help achieve the individual’s goals.

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If readers are interested in applying for the three month membership offer please phone 07960 180676 so don’t hesitate call now and get fit for 2012.

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Test your powers of recall with six of the best trivia questions in Tewkesbury Direct’s popular monthly quiz: 1: Which Scottish pop band’s only UK number one single was ‘January’, which had three weeks at the top in 1975?

MAYOR’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE

Tewkesbury Town Mayor Cllr Chuck Pavey

Cllr Chuck Pavey, Town Mayor of Tewkesbury, is up-beat about the New Year.

“The Mayoress and I would like to wish all the residents of Tewkesbury a very happy New Year, “ said Chuck.

“Let’s look forward to 2012 with a smile on our face. I know we are living in very unsettled times at the moment, so let’s put our best foot forward, and move on with a stiff upper lip, in true Tewkesbury Fashion.

“I’m sure we can all pull together and achieve great things this year!”

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November’s spectacular firework display held at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick raised £5510 in aid of the Air Ambulance.

The organisers would like to express their thanks to the public and all who helped to run the event.

RAIL FANS RALLY ROUND Tewkesbury’s YMCA Railway Club raised an impressive £1000 at their annual charity event.

The total sum included generous donations from Clive Woolford Garage and Alan Boniface. The money was raised at a fun event with disco provided by Martin Boskett.

The society has donated thousands to local good causes down the years. All the money raised in 2011 will go to Macmillan, and will stay in the county.

2: Born 4th January 1838, what was the stage name of PT Barnum’s circus dwarf Charles Sherwood Stratton?

3: What date is also known as Old Christmas Day? 4: What, on the River Thames, was raised for the first time in 1982?

5: What is the island of Formosa now known as?

6: Which celebrated Scottish poet and writer was born on 25th January 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire.

ANSWERS: 1.Pilot; 2. General Tom Thumb (he was 25” tall); 3. January 6th; 4. The Thames Barrier; 5.

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

CHOOSE WELL THIS WINTER This winter, think twice before going to your local A and E department, writes pharmacist Peter Badham.

On an average day in the winter over 600 people turn up at the local hospitals in Cheltenham and Gloucester for treatment.

Patients should contact their local pharmacy for advice and help for minor conditions and leave the A+E free to cope with patients who have life threatening conditions or conditions such as fractures and head injuries which need that

Peter Badham specialist care.

By going straight to your A+E you might be putting someone else's life at risk by blocking the system.

Pharmacists are qualified to give support to patients who might have colds, sore throats, pains and stomach upsets etc and are able to signpost patients to other health providers if needed.

Please call your local pharmacy or pop in and see them, Pharmacists are always able to see you without an appointment and give you the benefit of their expertise You can find the opening times and contact numbers of all pharmacies on the Guide data base.

Peter Badham

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CHRISTMAS DAY IS PAST, BUT WHAT ABOUT THOSE CALORIES? Over the past few years it has widely been know that the average adult consumes roughly 7000 Calories on Christmas Day. Yes that's right 7000 CALORIES. No wonder people hit the gyms and exercise hard in January. However, what does this actually mean and what does it do to our body?

We are continually advised to eat between 2000 - 2500 calories a day.

This all depends, however, on your working day and exercise levels.

According to nutritionists and physiologists the Christmas binge can see the average person gain between 7 - 9lb of fat (half a stone) and also lose 3 - 5 lbs of muscle by vegging out on the sofa.

The reality of this is that the more fat your body has on it, the less calories you need to eat and your resting metabolic rate becomes slower.

This is because muscles are the power house and main energy burners of the heat (or calories) in the body.

The less muscle you have, the less calories you need.

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Lee Booth adding an extra 7-9lb of fat to any frame will have a detrimental effect on the body and make us all feel that little bit more sluggish and bloated than before, as well as making it that little bit harder to get back into the swing of things after Christmas.

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additional average 8lbs of fat gained over Christmas, you would need to burn 28000 Calories to just get back to your pre-Christmas weight. At 500 calorie a day reduction in your diet, this will mean 56 days or February 25th 2012 before you were back to the start.

So when you are hitting the gym this January, don't forget to ask your trainer about increasing your lean muscle tissue as well as helping your heart with aerobic work.

Healthy and Happy wishes to all for the new year.

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CARPETS DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR AND ZUMBA NEARBY Would you like to cosy up your home this winter AND shed those unwanted Christmas indulgences? Well you can do both care of a Tewkesbury based family. Richard Westwood of Carpets Direct and Sue Adsett and Kirsty McLaren of Zumba with Sue & Kirsty provide the ultimate solution!

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THIS COULD BE THE STREET THAT NEVER WAS. Above left is a view of Sun Street in Tewkesbury, taken from the High Street during the 1950s. The road was re-aligned further north, where the Roses Theatre stands today. The chram of this delightful shop, F. E. Preston, highlights another jewel lost in the face of progress. From the same position today (top right) there is no indication of the line of the former thoroughfare

TOP NATIONAL AWARD FOR LOCAL STEAM RAILWAY The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Rail-way has just been named ‘Heritage Railway of the Year’ by publishers Ian Allan.

The Toddington based operation, which is run by volunteers, has been running two separate services owing to a landslip on its line near Winchcombe.

The two distinct travel experiences have added to its appeal and visitor numbers have held up well. Visit www.gwsrcom for next month’s timetable.

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CROONER CATE CUTS A NEW CD She sang at the BAFTAs, starred at jazz festivals, and now swing singer Cate Cody has released her latest CD. More info: www.jazCate was born in Her fourth album, Swing zcats.co.uk or visit cateAfrica and came to the Brother Swing, features cody@jazzcats.co.uk UK as a child. She moved old favourites such as to Gloucestershire to be Blue Moon, Honeysuckle near her family and has Rose and Diga Diga Doo. settled in Tewkesbury.

The combination of her smokey voice, great songs from the swing era (1930-1950), and her exceptional backing band has made her a favourite at swing dances.

Brilliant musicians Richard Busiakiewicz (piano), Trevor Whiting (clarinet and sax), John Day (bass) and Rod “I started singing jazz Brown (drums) also because someone told me make this latest album a BEFORE I had a ‘jazz voice’. I great listen. began by listening to The Tewkesbury Billie Holliday, threw out songstress has gone from all my other music, and strength to strength never looked back,” she “Every year gets better said.

– my singing improves, Cate performed at the my musicians are aweBAFTA TV awards, some and my audience Everyman Studio, grows,” said Cate.

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NEW YEAR WASTE COLLECTION New Year holidays will effect Tewkesbury Borough Council’s waste collection services for the early part of January.

Generally speaking collections will be one day later than normal: Usual collection day Mon 2nd Jan . . . . . . . . . .Revised collection day Tues 3rd Jan Usual collection day Tues 3rd Jan . . . . . . . . . .Revised collection day Wed 4th Jan Usual collection day Wed 4th Jan . . . . . . . . . . .Revised collection day Thurs 5th Jan Usual collection day Thurs 5th Jan . . . . . . . . .Revised collection day Fri 6th Jan Usual collection day Friday 6th Jan . . . . . . . . .Revised collection day Sat 7th Jan After then, collections return to normal. If you are unsure when your collection day is or which bin to put out, visit www.tewkesbury.gov.uk for details

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LOCAL TALENT LINE UP FOR MAYOR’S SHOW

WANTED IN TEWKESBURY: WILD BILL HICKOCK Tewkesbury’s Manor Players are seeking budding actors to star in their spring production of the musical Calamity Jane.

Auditions are being held at Cotteswold Dairy on Wednesday 4th January, for the parts of Wild Bull Hickock, Lieut. Danny Gillmartin and Katie Brown. The show will take place at the Watson Hall from 25th-28th April.

If you’re interested in treading the boards, then call Kim Gough on 01684 295440 for further information.

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Tewkesbury town centre was transformed into a buzzing market place when market stalls and farmers’ market arrived in town last month. Shoppers were treated to a selection of fine fare including handmade chocolates and cup cakes during the Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Lights event.

With an array of gifts and hand crafted goods shoppers were spoilt for choice.

Yvonne Everest of Chocolate Tree commented “the street was bursting with people and trade was really brisk”. Amanda Orton of Pretty Special Boutique added “It was lovely to see so many smiley faces in Tewkesbury."

Nickie PhillipsonStowe, from the Orange Pig, said “The High Street was packed and the extra stalls of the festive market really seemed to appeal to shoppers.”

Fund raiser and valued supporter of the lights Margaret White commented that one café had reported its busiest ever day.

“Above all we’d like to thank all the people of Tewkesbury for shopping local this year and every year.”

A plethora of talented performers brought together by professional entertainer Jon Benns come to the are lined up for the Town Mayor’s Charity Show this month.

An evening of entertainment featuring local musicians, singers and actors will take place at The Roses Theatre on Sunday 29th January at 7.30pm.

Mayor Cllr. Chuck Pavey and Mayoress Mrs Anne Baylis are sure it will be a fabulous showcase of entertainment.

It will be a nostalgic experience for Mayor Chuck as he worked as an electrician at the theatre prior to its opening in 1975 and subsequently carried out annual electric safety testing.

Proceeds of the event go to Chuck and Anne’s chosen charities: 3rd Tewkesbury Scouts, Friends of Victoria Gardens, Tewkesbury Colts, Tewkesbury Maritime Volunteers, The Elizabeth Wyatt House and NASS for research into arthritic diseases.

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New Year, New You! Gravity Fitness are now three months into their new residency at Tewkesbury Sports Centre and want to tell everyone all about their exciting new classes and New Year offers.

From their new base at the Tewkesbury School Sports Centre, Gravity Fitness run a large group exercise class timetable and have a fully equipped Gym. Memberships are offered that include all f Tewkesbury classes and use of the Gym or Gym only.

Ensuring your membership is the right one for you as well as being great value for money is a priority.

Gravity Fitness is the only club in Tewkesbury to offer the world’s most popular fitness classes, Body Step, Body Pump and Body Combat.

These classes offer choreographed routines set to uplifting and motivating music, changed regularly to ensure par-

ticipants get the best workout and remain motivated.

As part of Gravity’s New Year celebration, special, discounted annual memberships are available with two months free membership.

All you have to do is speak to our instructors about our Annual ‘Up Front’ Membership, £250 for twelve months. So you pay for ten months, and get two for free.

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If you require a little more advice about appropriate exercise options and what would be most suitable, Gravity’s instructors are trained in Exercise on Referral from Health Professionals and can offer expert advice on the best exercise for a variety of health conditions. These include High Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Mental Health conditions (including stress, anxiety and depression), Back Pain, Diabetes and many more.

Gravity’s team of highly qualified and motivating instructors aim to make your training rewarding and fun.

Whether you are a regular exerciser or an absolute beginner the fully qualified fitness team is always on hand to help you on your way and achieve your goals.

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MUSIC & THEATRE in Tewkesbury

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE CAR BOOT & MARKET EVERY SUNDAY 9am-1pm

OPEN ALL YEAR Tarmac hardstanding £6 per car, pay on entry. No need to book, just roll up from 5.45am onwards.

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NATIONAL TOUR TO START IN TEWKESBURY Celebrating their 45th anniversary as one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene, Fairport Convention present their first album in four years on a special night at the Roses Theatre.

Fairport begin their national tour here on Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm.

Winners of a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, the band are considered to be the founders of British FolkRock music. Their album ‘Liege and Lief’ was named the most influential folk album of all time

by Radio 2.

Whether you are a long time fan or a newcomer to their music, an evening with Fairport Convention always delivers surprise and delight.

If soul music is more your bag, then you won’t want to miss Hot Feat at the Roses Theatre on Sunday 22nd January.

Hot Feat are an energetic seven piece soul band from Herefordshire with a repertoire covering hits from the likes of Etta James, James Brown

Fairport Convention and Amy Winehouse. The band are currently unsigned and this event is in support of The Tewkesbury Music Festival.

On Saturday 28th January, the Badke Quartet will be performing works by Haydn, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Winners the First Prize at the fifth Melbourne International Chamber Music competition, the Badke Quartet has received widespread acclaim for its vibrant performances.

Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey perform folk influenced by music from around the world in the Roses bar on Tuesday 31st January.

Wednesday 1st February brings the hit rock musical American Anthems On Route 66 to town. Produced in association with Harley Davidson and set around the radio station Route 66FM, this production tells the story of how Route 66 became the ‘Mother Road’ for the legendary singers and bands that travelled the infamous highway.

ON? THEOC QUILTERS Wednesday 11th January Ashchurch Village Hall, the art of patchwork quilting. Details call (01684) 294175.

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS Sunday 1st January and Sunday 5th February starting at 2.30pm. Two hour guided walks organised by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society. Meet at the Crescent.

MANAGING YOUR FINANCES Wednesday 18th January Priors Park Jubilee 2 Building, Tewkesbury.

9.45am-12 noon.

Details call (01684) 276163.

Tony Benn An Audience With Tony Benn provides an opportunity to get to know the legendary politician a little better.

Benn will offer humourous behind the scenes anecdotes, giving an insight into his life and career.

Friday 3rd February, 7.30pm.

THE TUDOR NEW YEAR Saturday 7th January John Moore Museum, Tewkesbury. 8pm9.45pm. Living history expert Adam Edwards reveals the rituals and romance of the new year in tudor times.

Call (01684) 297174.

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AT THE ROSES January Film Highlights

CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th

You are worried that you may have upset one of your oldest friends. A third party has misconstrued something you said, so state your case before things get out of hand.

AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th

The break you needed didn’t quite go as planned - and you’ve returned feeling even more flustered than before you went away. Take things easier and make time for yourself so you can reap the rewards.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th

Someone you have recently met may be keener on you than it first appeared. If you feel the same way, take the initiative - as long as you can take the consequences!

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (12A) Tues 10th Jan, 11.51am, Wed 11th & Thurs 12h Jan, 7.30pm.

A disillusioned writer visits the places in Paris which inspired his favourite authors and artists. While strolling one evening he stumbles into a portal back to the 1920s, and finds himself in the company of Picasso, Hemingway and Cole Porter. Woody Allen’s most critically acclaimed film in years.

JANE EYRE (PG) Tues 10th Jan, 7.30pm.

A passionate and authentic adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s literary classic.

Beautifully crafted and acted, with a memorable Judi Dench performance.

ARIES March 21st - April 19th

It’s important not to over-do things right now. If you’ve been feeling tired and worn out, take a rest and let others support you for a change. You’ll find them willing to do so.

TAURUS April 20th - May 21st

Unexpected developments turn out to provide rather a nice surprise for someone in your circle. Luckily for you, they may feel able to share their good fortune.

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Wednesday 11th Jan: BBC Radio 3 Live Broadcast of Choral Evensong, 3.30pm Tewkesbury Abbey.

Changes afoot at the middle of next month set the scene for an exciting period in your life. Fate will present a series of opportunities - it’s up to you to make the decisions.

June 22nd - July 23rd If you’ve been unsettled by financial developments, it’s time to examine your lifestyle and decide the best course of action. The advice of others is worth listening to.

LEO July 24th - August 23rd

For some while, you’ve been apprehensive about making changes in your working life. Hesitancy could be what is holding you back - be positive for once.

VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd

Saturday 28th Jan: Live Entertainment, British Legion, 7.30pm.

LIBRA

Sunday 29th Jan: Mayor’s Charity Show, Roses Theatre, 7.30pm.

SCORPIO

Oct 24th - Nov 22nd You seem to be running around in ever decreasing circles and getting nowhere. Take time out for yourself to clear your head and regain your momentum.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 23rd - Dec 21st Those closest to you have been giving you tremendous support both at home and at work, so don’t forget to show your appreciation. Remember how romantic you can be!

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A lavish period drama which speculates on the authenticity of Shakepeare’s plays, suggesting they were penned by the Earl of Oxford. The film vividly recreates a time of scandalous political intrigue and illicit romances. Cast includes Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave and Derek Jacobi.

For January’s full cinema programme visit www. rosestheatre.org

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Thursday 19th January Choice of 12 different pies All you can eat only £9.95

commences 4th January LARGE FUNCTION ROOM available FREE OF CHARGE

Friday 20th Jan: Acoustic Guitar Music, Gardeners Arms, Alderton, 8.30pm.

Travel plans may have to be put on hold due to some exciting news you hear this month. Don’t be too disappointed as what transpires could be worth waiting for.

Sept 24th - Oct 23rd The changes you have undergone so far this year may have been unsettling, but they have provided a key to a whole host of new opportunities. Now is the time to take them.

TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY (15) Mon 16th Jan, 7.30pm.

At the height of the Cold War, recently retired MI6 agent George Smiley is doing his best to adjust to life outside the secret service, when he is recalled to help identify a mole who has been leaking secrets to the Russians. Gary Oldman steps into the role made famous on TV by Sir Alec Guinness.

Tuesday 31st Jan: Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey, Roses Theatre, 8.30pm.

Saturday 4th Feb: Chris Barber Band, Roses Theatre, 7.30pm.

Sunday 12th Feb: The Phil Beer Band, Roses Theatre, 7.30pm.

All events are at venues in Tewkesbury unless otherwise stated.

JUMBLE SALE ECKINGTON SCOUT HUT Saturday 18th Feb From 2.00pm

SUNDAYS 8th & 22nd JANUARY Eyes down at 7pm, cash prizes.

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TEWKESBURY STYLE with Pretty Special and Butwell & Jones

BAGS OF STYLE FOR JANUARY Manda Orton with stylish new bags at Pretty Special

Do you keep your New Year’s Resolutions? Probably not, but don’t let good intentions go to waste – why not start with sorting out your handbag.

We know that we carry too much around with us and end up with aching shoulders and bad backs. And then we struggle to find mobiles, keys and purses that all seem to have sunk to the bottom.

Well you can be organised, comfortable and stylish with Troop of London canvas and leather bags, and distressed nylon Spirit bags.

Both of these ranges feature lots of zipped pockets so everything has it’s own secure place and is easy to find.

The canvas webbing straps don’t slip off your shoulders, and are fully adjustable, so if you want to wear them securely across your body like a messenger bag, you can.

Lightweight to start off with, you can really load them up and still find everything.

They’re ideal for travelling and tough enough to use as an every day bag.

Now, what’s the next Resolution for 2012?

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BIRTH STONE OF THE MONTH If you want to start the New Year with a smoulder, red garnet is the stone to wear – and if you were born in January, this is your birthstone!

The name ‘garnet’ hails from the Latin word granatus, meaning ‘seeded’, due to the seed-like appearance of some garnets within their host rocks.

The well-known red garnet is called ‘pyrope’, after the Greek word for ‘fiery’, to distinguish it from garnets of other colours; and its orangered hue puts it among the very warmest of gems – which surely accounts for its large fan base!

There are sources of garnets dotted across all continents, although a green variety known as Tsavorite, discovered in the 1960’s, can only be found in East Africa.

The popular pyrope garnet sits gorgeously with citrine and smoky quartz and if you are going for gold in 2012, it is traditional yellow that really makes this stone come alive!

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COLLISION At Vale Wildlife Hospital we do not deal with a large number of swans as there are various swan rescue facilities already in the area and we do not have adequate facilities for caring for large water birds, writes Caroline Gould.

However, we do always try to work with other centres for the good of any wildlife so if a call comes in to a swan needing help near to Beckford, we will always help out if possible.

One such call came in regarding a swan needing help in Evesham. A few days earlier the Christmas lights had been put up around the town and this included a string of lights being erected across the river

bridge. Unfortunately a young swan, not used to this new obstacle, had collided with the lights when flying in to land on the River Avon.

Although in shock, the swan had luckily not sustained any serious injuries and the caller had sensibly moved it away from the busy road into a small nearby car park.

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Treatment for shock was all that was needed and the swan was released after a couple of days.

Another swan casualty that needed a longer stay with us recently was a female (pen) called Zelda from Pittville Park in Cheltenham.

She was attacked by a dog and suffered a nasty fracture to her leg. After

several weeks of treatment with us she was finally ready to be returned to the lake but as she had been away from her partner and cygnets for so long, we didn’t know whether or not she would be accepted back by them.

However, after several tense minutes with Zelda flying from one end of the lake to the other, away from her family, she finally paired up with the male (cob), and they greeted each other with an emotional display of ‘swan love’ before swimming off together with the cygnets.

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CARBON MONOXIDE: WHY IT SHOULDN’T BE IN THE HOME Carbon monoxide is a by-product of combustion and is a poison which can occur in the home. It is odourless and colour less and its presence is the result of a poorly maintained heating system, which could be gas, solid fuel or oil.

Large doses of carbon monoxide are lethal - low exposure can lead to chronic poor health.

Here are a few simple checks which everyone should carry out in the home or workplace.

• Check flames on gas cookers: they should be blue without any orange or yellow colouring to the flames.

• Air bricks (the ones with holes in the outside

walls of buildings) should be free of any obstruction. Bird guards should be fitted to prevent nesting within them.

• Check heating systems: ask an expert to check all fuel heating systems.

• Above all: fit a carbon monoxide alarm which will alert you to the presence of this poisonous gas. There are several options to choose

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from these days - all effective and inexpensive.

There are stand alone mains powered units or others that interconnect.

Wireless, plug in and hard wired options are available with rechargeable lithium ion back-up systems.

It is said that if you go away from home and feel miles better, only to return and feel worse, it might not just be postholiday blues. Carbon monoxide could be present. So get it checked!

BOTTLED WATER IS A DRAIN ON THE ENVIRONMENT Want to save a little more money this year? Millions of us enjoy drinking it every day, but according to National Geographic the cost of bottled water is up to a thousand times that of tap water - and is a drain on the environment.

The water which is sold worldwide in supermarkets, petrol stations and stores is drawn from natural sources, bottled and then transported - often globally.

Water drawn from your own tap is effortlessly fed through the mains. The cost of bottle transportation is immense and only a fraction of the plastic containers are re-cycled - adding to the burden on landfill.

Some end their lives like these - dumped at the

roadside.

The solution to getting fresh tasting water at a fraction of the cost? Try a jug filter - or maybe an under-sink system which purifies drinking water before it gets to your glass.

Tewkesbury Cookshop in the High Street, Railton Kitchens and Options in Barton Street can advise you on the options.We all need our cash to go further - and this change is fairly painless.

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MAT’S EFFICIENT SERVICE

Trained to the highest standards in heating and plumbing by British Gas, local man Mat Sallis became independent and started his own business in 2008.

Celebrating four years trading this year, Mat’s company, MGS fits and services gas central heating systems and has a portfolio of many satisfied customers.

“We check emissions and can convert old boilers to the new 90% energy efficient condensing type,” says Mat. “Radiators can also be improved, including the fitting of smart thermometers which reduce overall gas consumption and therefore save our customers on their fuel bills.”

Born in Tewkesbury, Mat Sallis is of the old school - offering free quotes and a friendly service. The old adage ‘no job is ever too small’ is certainly true for MGS. “It’s not just about saving money and improving systems though,” Mat added.

“It’s important to ensure that central heating systems are operating safely and not emitting carbon monoxide.

Toxic gases are highly dangerous and can be lethal” Five days a week (Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm) Mat offers a free call out service.

MGS is a gas safe registered company, and apart from the heating side, the business specialises in plumbing, bathroom installations and refits.

For advice, call Mat Sallis on 01684 275877 or his mobile number 07717 757191. Further details can also be found at www.mgsheating.co.uk

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“Lets support our youngsters" writes Victoria Gardener. “We are living in in uncertain economic times with employment running at high levels. The latest figures show youth employment has reached the one million mark.”

On a more local level there is more positive news as we head into 2012, Tewkesbury Borough Council and Job Centre Plus are working together to launch O p p o r t u n i t y Tewkesbury.

They are working with local employers and a variety of partner organisations to ensure at least 200 young unemployed jobseekers are secured employment.

So how can we help our youngsters? If you are a small business it may not be practical for you to offer an apprenticeship, but do think about alternative ways you could help such as offering a week of work experience.

Or you could agree to sit on an interview panel during a mock interview to enable a youngster to gain valuable interview skills.

As a parent you could approach your own employer to ascertain whether it would be acceptable for you to bring your son or daughter into work.

Without work experience, it is difficult for young people to make realistic decisions about their future careers.

Local schools always welcome local business people into school to talk to students.

If you can spare a couple of hours to talk about your work, you may inspire a young student into a career they had never previously considered!

Any local businesses who are interested in getting involved should register their interest by emailing the Economic Development Team at Tewkesbury Borough Council on:economicdevelopment@tewkesbury.gov.uk There is also an array of volunteering opportunities in Tewkesbury such as high street charity shops offering valuable retail experience and smaller employers offering Saturday jobs.

The Tewkesbury Volunteer Centre in Barton Street is a good start matching volunteers to local volunteering positions.

Volunteering offers a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, increase on the job confidence and is a bonus for any CV for any age group.

Pictured above is Luke Stokes who volunteered at his local youth club to gain work experience and is now a qualified youth worker.

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THE BEST VIEW IN TOWN? In the centre of Tewkesbury, under the shadow of the Abbey tower, there is an Abbeyfield ‘very sheltered housing’ house that has just celebrated its fortieth anniversary.

Alfred Moore at Abbeyfield House

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Accommodating up to seven senior citizens, Abbeyfield House has a resident housekeeper who provides two meals a day, and supportive services.

Yet the residents are expected to be able to look after themselves and lead independent lives. There are many Abbeyfield houses throughout the UK and around the world, some run as Care Homes from a central organisation, while others, like the Tewkesbury house, are independently run offering support and companionship.

There is a committee of volunteer Trustees who receive no financial support from central government.

The latest resident to arrive at Abbeyfield House is Alfred Moore, who has returned to the UK from Australia.

Alfred chose to re-settle in Tewkesbury to be near his daughter, Peggy Clatworthy. "Abbeyfield is an ideal place for me to live; it has a great friendly and caring atmosphere and the food is good. I also have one of the best views in Tewkesbury," said Alfred.

For many years Alfred worked with the Bristol Aircraft Company, spending time doing test work on planes such as the Britannia. He emigrated to Australia to work for the Air Accident Investigation Service.

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PHILIPPA’S RIDE NETS £4000 Tewkesbury Abbey’s executive officer Philippa Shaw has return from her epic fund raising cycle journey. Together with her son Rob, she joined other riders making a three hundred mile fund-raising trip from Vietnam to Cambodia.

“We knew we had raised around £4,000 for the Abbey thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and from the events we had organised, but we still actually had to do the riding. Rob, at 17 was supremely confident but I wasn’t!”, said Philippa.

“The cycling was tough, mainly because of the heat and humidity, but with some help from other riders and each other we both made it through. I was very pleased to see the finish line at Ankor Wat. The Cambodians were building their temple at the same time as the Normans were constructing Tewkesbury Abbey and it gave our trip a nice symmetry to start and finish at 12 century buildings of national importance.”

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Feeling down in the dumps after Christmas? Cheer yourself up with the Tewkesbury Direct Word Search - which conceals the names of twelve things associated with the colour blue.

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TREE SURGEON BRANCHES OUT

Local tree surgeon Matt Hale has been accepted on to Gloucestershire County Council Trading Standards Service ‘buy with confidence’ scheme. Officers from Trading Standards visit and check every applicant and, only if they pass stringent checks are they accepted onto the Buy with Confidence scheme and can display the Buy with Confidence logo.

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Once a business becomes a member of the scheme they are constantly monitored by Trading Standards to make sure their standards are not slipping.

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Matt Hale Tree Surgery is capable of carrying out any tree related operation - felling, precision dismantling, crown reduction, stump removal, pruning or altering a tree to let in more light or prevent it rubbing against cables.

Brash is chipped and removed, as is larger wood unless the customer wishes to keep it.

Matt’s service includes written quotations and the business is fully licensed and insured. To find out more visit www.matthaletreesurgery.co.uk. Further details on the Buy with Confidence scheme can be found by visiting www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk

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KEEP ON TRACK THIS WINTER

Graham Higdon with a Workplace QR sticker

QR CODES COULD SAVE LIVES “It’s very encouraging to see the number of work related accidents is on the decline,” says Graham Higdon of Atlantic Coast Studios. “But there are still around 150 needless fatalities in the workplace every single year in the UK".

Graham’s company based in Station Drive, Bredon offers screen and digital printing services to produce high quality vinyl labels and stickers. One of ACS’s largest customer bases is the construction plant hire industry, where work related accidents are almost as high as in the agricultural sector. Last year there were 41 construction related fatalities or 2.0 deaths per 100,000 workers in this sector.

Graham believes he has stumbled upon the answer to improve workplace safety with a simple and cost effective solution. This is by printing QR codes on health and safety stickers. QR codes which look like two dimensional bar codes can be read by camera phones to display text or used to open a web page in the phone’s browser .

Graham adds “It’s now possible to provide health and safety instructions literally anywhere in the workplace where a QR code can be attached including on plant and machinery”. Graham believes QR codes have the potential to improve safety in the workplace and possibly save lives.

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Colin Neather, managing director of Tewkesbury-based Cotswold Engineering Supplies, has drawn our attention to an essential product which should be held in the boot of cars this winter.

Durable plastic tracks can be put under the wheels of a car that has lost traction in snow, so that it can regain adhesion and be driven again.

At just £20 a set they’ll be a valuable asset to any motorist.

Rock salt appeared in huge quantities during last winter’s bad weather and can be purchased for home use too.

It’s common sense to prepare: one bag per household can go a long way. Rock salt is a proven and effective way of clearing snow and ice from paths to prevent serious injury from falls.

Keep a snow shovel handy too - they are specially designed to shift snow quickly and are worth a modest investment.

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

THOUGHTS TO START A NEW YEAR I am not too sorry to say farewell to the year 2011 and I am sure I wont be the only one with that feeling, writes David Slater.

It has been one thing after another. Not satisfied with all the news about financial melt-

down, job losses, global warming, etc, the TV bombards us with health scare and environmental warnings. Add all of these together and you come out feeling like a punch bag used

by Mohammed Ali during his training sessions.

So, what about 2012?

Listen to the NEWS and you are given the impression that if you think this year has been bad just wait till next! So, do we start 2012 on a down beat? NO WE DON’T! We can enter the new year with the determina-

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I am the New Year, 2012 I am unused, unspotted, without blemish, I stretch before you threehundred And sixty-six days long.

I will present each day In its turn, a new page In the book of life For you to place upon it Your own personal mark.

I am the New Year Each hour of every day, I will Give you sixty minutes that Have never known the light of day, White and pure I present them.

It remains for you to fill them With sixty jewelled seconds of Love, hope, endeavour, patience And trust that good can overcome bad.

I am the New Year I am coming…

But once past, I can Never be recalled.

So, Make me your best!

And now ten new rules that I suggest you make your own for 2012 :

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tion to make it the best that it is possible for us to do. Let me share two things with you.

First this poem called I AM THE NEW YEAR:

1. Thou shall at least try not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities.

2. Thou shall not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass.

3. Thou shall not cross bridges before you come to them, for no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this.

4. Thou shall face each problem as it comes. You can only handle one at a time anyway.

5. Thou shall not take problems to bed with you, for they make very poor bedfellows.

6. Thou shall not borrow other people's problems.

They can better care for them than you can.

7. Thou shall not try to relive yesterday for good or ill, it is forever gone.

Concentrate on what is happening in your life and be happy now!

8. Thou shall be a good listener, for only when you listen do you hear different ideas from your own. It is hard to learn something new when you are talking, and some

people do know more than you do.

9. Thou shall not become "bogged down" by frustration, for 90% of it is rooted in self-pity and will only interfere with positive action.

10. Thou shall count thy blessings, never overlooking the small ones, for a lot of small blessings add up to a big one.

I send all my Tewkesbury Direct readers the very best wishes for 2010 David Slater is a Clinical Hynotherapist and Counsellor: 01684 290305

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The CW Group Team

TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF SHINING EXCELLENCE

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This year Bredon’s Hardwick-based cleaning company CW Group marks a quarter of a century in business. Since Clive Willis founded his organisation in 1987, CW has gone from strength to strength after humble beginnings. Company director Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 6.30am-1.00pm Clive told us a little about his early years.

“My first employment was at Dowty Seals back in 1979. I loved the camaraderie and made many lifetime friends.

“But being competitive I always dreamed of being my own boss and was continually thinking of business ideas to make this possible.

“My first venture was a fish and chip van and I don’t think I poisoned too many! Tewkesbury folk still remember the good old Golden Fry Chip van with fondness.

“It’s funny that recently we had to deep clean one for a client in Evesham - oh the memories.”

After a short time as a milkman and postman, AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE Clive bought a commercial window cleaning round from local window cleaner Don Laing, and the rest is history.

With the help of loyal staff, Clive’s CW Group has developed into one of the largest hygiene servicing companies in the county, servicing 1000 sanitary units per year. They also offer discount paper disposables, cleaning chemicals and FIGHTING GRAFITI RESTORING PLAY janitorial products AND GRIME IN AREAS AND PARKS throughout the Three PUBLIC AREAS FOR ALL TO ENJOY Counties, Bristol, Birmingham and even further afield.

CW Group have 25 AFTER BEFORE years of office, window, carpet and upholstery cleaning behind them.

Today’s services embrace commercial kitchen cleaning, graffiti removal, power jetting, DEEP CLEANING A gutter clearance and duct FISH & CHIP SHOP FOR cleaning.

CW Group’s services HYGIENE, HEALTH were called upon to help AND SAFETY many local traders and residents after the 2007 THOROUGH GUTTER CLEANING floods. Clive said: with our ingenious vacuum device - reaches up to “We pride ourselves 40’, video recorded to show gutters after cleaning in offering a first class service, all our work is 25 Years of Shining Excellence guaranteed and we’re always here to help.“It’s been 25 years of hard graft - but worth it . I really want to thank all Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick, Tewkesbury GL20 7EE those who have supported us over the years.”

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Why is this?

It doesn’t happen in Switzerland, Austria and other snowy countries, that have 10 times the amount we have, so what are we doing wrong?

Well, they know it’s coming; they’re used to it and they’re prepared for it, whereas we’re not. So, how or what to learn to prevent ending up stuck in a snow drift – or worse!? Worry not, as help is at hand, because there are a few things you can do to dramatically improve your chances of not only staying on the highway, but also of getting you to your intended destination, without resorting to a long walk!

Ok, in order to improve traction, we need weight centred over the driving wheels – and to this end we’re now quite lucky, as most cars these days are front wheel drive and that’s where the engine sits, so plenty of weight there. So far, so good, but that’s not enough.

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(Having a spare pair of wheels in the garage, saves the mucking about of tyre swapping).

Another trick, if you find yourself stranded on a hill and unable to climb, (as I did once in a Mini), is to turn the car round and reverse all the way up – It works! (Weight transference and all that).

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portion to your temper fraying; I say: forget it!

They do work well though on rear wheel drive cars, which ordinarily are completely useless in snow. Now I like BMW’s, but they’re all rear wheel drive (I know, not the ‘X’ series!) and if you’re lucky enough to own an M3, 5 or 6, just put it away in the garage, shut the doors and don’t even look at it again until the snow’s disappeared!

So that’s how to keep going, but what do you do if you get stuck? Your best bet is to keep the wheels straight, (I’ll explain in a minute), and rock the car backwards and forwards, by a bit of deft clutch and accelerator action until you flatten out the snow in front and behind the car enough to roll out over the obstructing lump(s).

BUT front wheel drive has a strange quirk – if you turn the wheels onto a sharp lock, under power the car will try to move in the opposite direction to the turn! So keep the wheels straightish until you’ve managed to extricate yourself. The other emergency measure is, if you have a set of rubber mats or over-carpets, shove those under the driving wheels; that can work very well, but try at all costs to avoid wheelspin. There is a very sound reason for this and that is:- wheel-spin generates heat, which will melt a thin layer of snow

immediately under the tyre and turn it to ice, which is not good, because it will reduce traction by up to 90%!.

There is far more grip in loose snow; ice needs chains – and we’ve already discussed that. I can explain many more tricks in fine detail if you want to call me at the garage, but this is just a little taster for the time being. Happy new year everyone – and try not to get stuck or bend your car.

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VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES Tewkesbury-based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service members have been kept busy recently working with the local emergency services.

They were asked by Gloucester Fire and Rescue Service with whom they work with on occasions to take part in Exercise Interceptor which took place over two weekends recently.

Four unit members Nic Price, Sue Yates, Jane Thomas and Peter Collins attended Severn Park Fire Training Centre at Avonmouth.

Head of Unit Nic Price said "We they were taken onto the training ground to find a seven vehicle pile up consisting of a lorry, five cars and a motorbike which were involved in a simulated crash at a roundabout.

“Members played a crucial role acting as casualties and with the aid of a superb make-up artist our crash injuries were made to look horrific and very lifelike.

“The idea was to test crews from all around the area including Tewkesbury, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean to see how they can work with the equipment they now carry to safely cut victims free from vehicles in road traffic accidents, as well as testing command and control procedures.

“The exercise also brought together paramedics from the ambulance service, the high-

Left: Walton House

ways agency and St. John's ambulance crews and a lot was learned from the exercise and Severn Unit members were thanked for their participation".

Right: Walton Spa 1835-1961 (Reg Ross)

Below: Wellfield Newtown, today (John Dixon)

Following this exercise the Unit was pleased to welcome Inspector Mike Wilkinson of the Gloucester Constabulary to a Monday night meeting, when he explained the finer points of searching for missing persons (see picture above).

This was a follow up to the Unit's involvement in Operation Watermark which was held at Olney Island, Gloucester earlier in the year.

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Right: Walton House Children’s Home with Kath (Anne BalingerBayliss)

with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society Perhaps, on first thought, there is too much ‘Now’ and not enough ‘Then’ in Newtown! However even the modern houses of Wellfield are approaching their Golden Anniversary.

The houses now cover the former Spa Farm where Tewkesbury tried but failed to rival the spa water of Cheltenham. Whose garden contains the former well? Cotteswold Dairies also started its illustrious life at Spa Farm when harry Workman took over from his brother in law. Initially his diary was located in Cotteswold Road but he had the foresight in the 1950s to buy land in Newtown to create an industrial estate away from the residential areas.

Inevitably the residential area followed him and indeed it also submerged the grounds of Walton House. From 1911-37 that mansion was the home to the maternal grandfather of Barbara Cartland but after the last war it was converted into a children’s home. I wonder if any readers can recognise the nurse in the foreground who is now enjoying a year in the spot-light. There were also ‘Marconi Cottages’ and ‘Tintown’ – I have never seen any photographs of these homes.

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BRADLEY TAKES SILVER IN FIRST COMPETITION To advertise in Tewkesbury Direct, or to let us have your news, please call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk Published by Tewkesbury Direct, 3 Station Cottages, Toddington, GL54 5DT. Designed and produced by The Overbury Press. © Tewkesbury Direct 2012. Reproduction of any material contained with this issue is not permitted without prior written consent from the publishers.

Two brothers from the newly formed White Tiger Tae-Kwon-Do and Martial Arts club in Tewkesbury entered their very first tournament after training for only five months.

Championships held in Bradley and Jake Boden Hereford recently. (both yellow tags, which is the next grade from white belt) entered the National Independent Tae-Kwon-Do Association (NITA) British

Jake was unlucky not to come away with a trophy and Bradley (pictured) went on to miss gold by just a few points.

The boys instructor, Paul Wanklyn, a fourth degree black belt said: “Both Bradley and Jake wanted to enter this competition which is the biggest of the year and they were up against some experienced fighters and higher grades.

“For Bradley to come away with silver in his very first competition is a testament to his courage and ability. I am very proud of both Bradley and Jake they both have the potential to go far.”

The club is held at Queen Margaret School in Priors Park. For details call Paul Wanklyn on 07722 584919 or visit the website www.whitetiger-tkd.com

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Tewkesbury & District Darts Winter League Position P 1. The Village 6 2. Albion B 6 3. Berkeley A 6 4. DD’s B 6 5. DD’s A 6 6. Farmers Arms 6 7. Albion A 6 8. Berkeley B 6 9. Britannia A 6 10. Britannia B 6

W 6 5 5 5 3 2 2 2 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 1 3 4 4 4 6 6

F 31 31 29 28 23 20 18 16 12 2

A 11 11 13 14 19 22 24 26 30 40

PTS 18 15 15 15 9 6 6 6 0 0

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