Tewkesbury Direct Magazine January 2019

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The townsfolk of Tewkesbury are being invited to join together to plan celebrations to mark two significant dates in the town’s history - the 900th anniversary of the consecration of the abbey, and the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Tewkesbury.

2021 may be two years away - but Tewkesbury Together’s 20.21 team is inviting groups and individuals to get involved now - either by planning their own events, or helping to run those that are already planned.

The year 2021 will be big for the Abbey and for Tewkesbury as it will be 900 years since its consecration in 1121 and 550 years since the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471.

The Abbey launched its 2021 fund in 2016, to make sure the historic building is ‘fit for purpose’ for both the 900th

anniversary, and for future generations.

Projects include the cleaning of the Milton Organ, reshaping the cloister gardens - and developing a welcome area. Phase two of the fund will take projects forward beyond 2021.

Full details can be found on the abbey’s website www.tewkesburyabbey .org.uk Suggestions for how the two anniversaries can be celebrated are being invited. 2021’s Medieval Festival will, of course, be very special indeed - but it is hoped that many other themed events will take place in and around the town in the build up to, and throughout the anniversary year itself.

If you would like to become involved, email tewkesbury2021@gmail .com - or visit the abbey office to be added to the mailing list.

VINTAGE STUFF: GETTING TO THE CHURCH ON TIME!

Ali Phillips, from Beckford near Tewkesbury, is pictured at the wheel of his late grandfather’s vintage Ferguson tractor, towing a carriage which he built with his father Jeremy and brother Ben. Ali used this unique form of transport to transport family guests to his wedding at St Faith’s Church in Overbury, and the reception at Deer Park on Bredon Hill. Read the full story on Page 5.

(Photos © SHUTTR Photography by Tom Helme)

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by Bernard MacLaverty Paperback, £8.99 I have held back in reviewing this book as it seems most appropriate to feature this month a novel about a retired couple, Stella and Gerry, who take a short break to Amsterdam in January.

It is Bernard MacLaverty's first novel for some sixteen years.

The author was born in 1942, some of his descriptions and word selection show his age and his understanding of the frailties of the 1940s generation. They certainly gave me the odd chuckle!

Stella and Gerry escape Glasgow for a few days to the Dutch capital, they even venture through the red light district in search of a drink. Gerry has a problem with alcohol, something he thinks he hides from Stella, as, at home, he tends to drink after she has gone to bed.

They grew up and met in Northern Ireland, the author's own origins. Gerry an Architect, Stella a teacher. They suffered in the troubles and those experiences resulted in them leaving to live in Scotland, where they brought up their one son Michael, who know lives in Canada, so they rarely see him or their grandson, Toby.

They are very different in character, apart from Gerry's fondness for the bottle, Stella a Roman Catholic is a believer, and her faith is very important to her.

Gerry only managing to go along with her to the Christmas Mass to

accompany her safely home.

Their affection for each other comes across in various ways, but the trip has undertones as Stella has certain plans and early on their first day, while Gerry sleeps off the duty free, she ventures off to visit a religious retreat.

The holiday sees their relationship played out, ups and downs, affection, frustrations, tears and laughter all offset against the background of the magic of Amsterdam, the splendours of the Rijksmuseum and a visit to Anne Frank's house which leaves Stella confused and upset.

Events and their life stories unfold over their few days away, the weather plays a part as their journey home is delayed by snow, so the climax to the book is experienced in the stark surroundings of a departure hall at Schipol airport.

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READERS WRITE to Tewkesbury Direct

Watlege in a different light A letter from Tewkesbury Direct reader Simon Hayward gives a different perspective to the ‘Then & Now’ feature in last year’s November issue: Dear Tewkesbury Direct: “I read with great interest your article in the November edition, regarding the property (Watlege House) that once stood on the grounds of the more recent Barton Road Surgery.

“I am delighted to be able to provide an alternative photograph. It portrays the property in an entirely different light to the one in your feature.

“In 1871, the Osbournes who owned the property described it as a ‘handsome villa.’

“This was endorsed by my father’s vivid recollections of his family home. He recalled the multi-bedroomed house, with extensive gardens, croquet lawn and stable block - which latterly garaged the motors cars belonging to George Hayward in the 1920s.

“Describing the villa as ‘not-so-handsome’ in the only known photo of a partly demolished

Watlege House: the correct spelling is shown on the gateway pillar! house seems most unjust. The Planning Authorities in this present day climate of con-

servation would surely not grant permission to demolish such a substantial property.

“Before the developers did demolish it, however, they should have taken note of the house name on the front pillar.

Consequently the modern day Watledge Close should not contain the letter D! “One of the two photographs shows the Hayward family seated on the east side of the house around the time of the First World War. The other view from the south side, clearly shows the correct spelling of Watlege.”

Simon Hayward

The Hayward family at the east side of Watledge House around the time of the First World War

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Ali Phillips at St Faith’s Church, Overbury with his grandfather’s tractor and the trailer specially built to ferry family to his wedding

BESPOKE CARRIAGE TAKES FAMILY TO WEDDING Ali Phillips, from Beckford, always had a very close bond with his grandfather David, who sadly passed away in 2002.

Ali found a unique and touching way of remembering David at his wedding to Charlotte Barr recently - by using his grandfather’s tractor to ferry members of the Phillips family to church.

The Ferguson T20 (also known in the 1950s as ‘The little grey Fergie’) is currently owned by Ali’s Uncle, Tod. It is believed to have been manufactured at Coventry in 1957.

Ali, who runs AGP Autoservice at Bredon’s Hardwick, spend many

Ali and Charlotte evenings with his dad Jeremy and brother Ben, hand-building a trailer to accommodate his nearest and dearest.

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On the day Ali drove the vintage tractor from Bredon to St Faith’s Church, Overbury, stopping for refreshments on the way at The Crown Inn, Kemerton, courtesy of Jake Denton.

Dad Jeremy took the wheel later, driving the bride and groom from the Church to the Reception, at Deer Park, Woollas Hall, on the other side of Bredon Hill.

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TEWKESBURY THEN AND NOW by John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society In Tewkesbury’s Two Forgotten Railways, the link between the branch-line and the neighbouring Corn Mill, known later as Martin and Bennett’s, was established - but the mystery of the station roof is not solved.

Mystery Photo - was this the factory in Oldbury Road?

1928 Photo of 1838 Station with roof behind and adjacent to Martin & Bennetts A roof was evident in the mystery photograph and B, the aerial photograph of 1928. It is thought that the roof had disappeared in World War II. It was an impressive structure and begs the question: who paid for it? Was it the Railway, which between the wars

was short of cash - or the Corn Miller, which did depended on the railway for coal supplies and sending away their flour? There was an entrance between the two units and Harry Workman, whose brother Bill worked for the miller, claimed that the latter had bought a railtanker especially for transporting away their flour.

Can any reader confirm the link between the miller and the railway – and establish if the mystery picture is of Oldbury Road?

F.C. Martin was the original name of the firm but it did have a depot in Avonmouth.

In any case, the shape of the roof is different and which are the houses? I do not think this photo belongs to Tewkesbury. Mysteries need to be solved – with your help! What has happened to the firm’s archive? (Call 01684 294262 or john history46@btinternet.com)

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Phibrows Microblading is coming to Tewkesbury One of the most sought-after aesthetic body treatments nowadays, Microblading, is about to arrive at Devine Beauty in Tewkesbury.

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ALL CHANGE AT GYM N TONIC Gym and Tonic of Bredons Hardwick has had some major changes this year, and owner Chris Warren got in touch to let readers know more.

“We listened to members needs and swapped the main cardio and weights rooms around and we have also purchased 40k’s worth of new Technogym kit which has really made a difference in the club.

We are still a very social and mixed club, weights have become increasingly popular with men and women in current years,and are great for weight loss, toning, mobility or even muscle mass (so yes weights are not just for boys).

In doing so we have created more room for the weights without worrying about knocking into the person next to you (so many gyms cram millions of weights machines into small rooms leaving no actual free space to train) so,our new layout makes the gym function better for members, whether they are doing cardio, resistance or free weights.

We offer a number of activities and services now too.

We have one on one personal training or group sessions with Steve Bridgeman. Check out his website www.sbpt.co.uk.

Circuits classes & Bootcamps run by Chris Warren. Circuits Monday evenings 7:30pm Saturday mornings 9am and Bootcamp Wednesday evenings 6pm.

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TEWKESBURY & BREDON HILL PROBUS CLUB The Club offers retired and semi-retired professional and business men the opportunity to enrich retirement by joining like-minded people for congenial conversation, sharing experiences, listening to a wide variety of interesting speakers and occasional visits to places of interest.

Forthcoming Meetings in 2019: 1st January: New Year’s Day – NO MEETING 8th January: Club Festive lunch 15th January: Fracking and Shale gas development 22nd January: “Who do we think we are” 29th January: The Joy of False Memory Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Bill Bush on 01684 298419 for further information.

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Engall Castle Jan Advert x18 17/12/2018 15:31 Page 1

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This is a beautifully presented home standing in glorious gardens which have been professionally designed to create interest and space for all the family. 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen/ dining room; 3 reception rooms; family room; utility room; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; driveway parking. EPC E.

Immaculately presented, a chalet bungalow peacefully located within beautiful gardens. 4/5 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms; lounge; conservatory; separate dining room; office; laundry room; utility; modern kitchen/breakfast room; double garage; greenhouse; gated block paved driveway. EPC D.

A very large detached house located on the village green. 3/4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 4/5 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; 3 bathroom/ shower rooms; large office; private gardens; ample driveway parking. EPC D.

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£525,000

£450,000

Stunning location for this immaculately presented detached home. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge/ dining room; conservatory; study; kitchen/ breakfast room; utility room; downstairs wc; double garage; ample driveway parking; backing onto open fields. EPC C.

With views over the marina and within walking distance to the town this is a great location for this double fronted home. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge/ dining room; modern kitchen; downstairs wc; upstairs shower room; ample driveway parking; low maintenance front and rear gardens; solar panels. EPC D.

A large detached home within a small private close with views towards Bredon Hill. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; private garden; driveway parking; double garage. EPC C.

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Individually built and extended home offering versatile, spacious and light accommodation. 4/5 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2/3 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; conservatory; downstairs wc; utility; upstairs bathroom; garage; carport; private rear garden; driveway parking.

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£435,000

With a glorious outlook, a mooring, parking and walking distance to the town – what more could you want! 4 bedrooms; kitchen; lounge/ dining room; study; downstairs & upstairs shower room; parking; garden; single garage; mooring with fishing rights. EPC D.

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A stunningly elegant Georgian Manor House conversion with far reaching views from its roof terrace. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; utility room; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; private garden; parking; single garage. EPC E.

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£325,000

This is an extremely deceptive home offering excellent space located within this popular residential estate. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; large kitchen/ dining room; lounge; study/ reception room 2; conservatory; downstairs wc ; utility room; family bathroom; garage ; garden; driveway parking. EPC D.

In show home condition – you could just move in! 3 good sized bedrooms; master with large ensuite; open plan living accommodation with modern kitchen; separate reception room; utility; downstairs wc; landscaped garden; driveway parking. EPC C.

A lovely private position for this extended detached bungalow. 3 good sized bedrooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; lounge; dining room; conservatory; shower room; wc; single garage; garden; driveway parking. EPC tba.

Newtown

Bredon

Walton Cardiff

£275,000

£235,000

£230,000

Deceptively spacious, an extended semi detached home in this popular area. 3 bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; kitchen; orangery; downstairs wc; utility; upstairs bathroom; garage; garden; ample driveway parking; solar panels.

EPC C.

If you are a train enthusiast and have ambitions for a pretty detached village home – then this is truly the house for you! 2 double bedrooms; lounge; separate dining room; modern kitchen; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom with separate shower; double garage with power and light; no onward chain. EPC D.

A great style town house within the popular Walton Cardiff residential development. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; dining room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; garden; single garage en bloc.

EPC C.

Town Centre

Home Abbey House

Town Centre

£175,000

Full of character, a historically significant town centre property. Grade II Star Listed; 2/3 bedrooms; kitchen/dining room; lounge; ground floor wc; upstairs bathroom; covered courtyard/ workshop; gas central heating; heart of the town.

£150,000

With a delightfully interesting view 365 days of the year this is a lovely apartment. Updated to a high standard; over 60s only; 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; large lounge/dining room; modern fitted kitchen; contemporary styled shower room. EPC C.

£70,000

This is a lovely light and spacious ground floor apartment located within the town. 50% Shared Ownership through Severn Vale Housing; 2 Bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; box room; bathroom; communal courtyard. EPC C.

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Happy New Year!

Thank you to all our customers and we look forward to serving you in 2019.

Halfords Traditional Butchers offer meats, sourced and produced as locally as possible Open: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.15pm Saturday 8.00am - 4.00pm

Serving Tewkesbury for 11 years

• Homemade pork pies, gravy pies, sausage age rolls, faggots and pasties cooked daily • Your stockist of British, free range and local produce including Gloucester Old Spot Pork • Seasonal game, BBQ selection, exotics range and frozen fish selection also available • Special offers available in store and bulk buy discounts

01684 299933 • info@halfordsbutchers.co.uk www.halfordsbutchers.co.uk 45 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5BH 14 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

Joint supports I have a love /hate relationship with joint supports. They can be very useful when you have an injury and you simply cannot rest it. However, used repeatedly or during most day to day activities and you may find that you suffer from secondary issue relating to this overuse.

I am not against joint supports, in fact I do often recommend them to my patients. However, putting a support on a joint which you are suffering with is not getting to the root of the problem but simply masking the issue.

A support does exactly that, “supports”.

Therefore, the muscles usually responsible for this job will then not have to work so hard and depending on the level of use of the support these muscles can weaken. Once you stop using the support you are then left with weak muscles that then need

to be strengthened in order to get them back to normal. This can be a lengthy and quite unnecessary journey.

Joint supports are best used under the guidance of a medical practitioner.

I often recommend people who use them do so for a few hours at a time allowing the time for the joint to be supported and move with reduced discomfort and then allowing the joint and muscles to move as they should in order to maintain normal function.

If you feel you are becoming dependent on your joint supports please feel free to come

Katie Hogg and visit us. Osteopaths are trained to address your complaint mechanically and we can establish a programme in order to get you back to full strength.

By Katie Hogg T. 01684 296884

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY TALK at Parish Rooms, Tewkesbury Abbey Saturday 5th January Talk on Richard III & The Beauforts.

Places limited.

www.tewkesbury.org.uk

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A very Happy New Year to all residents of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages from the team here at TAG! Despite all the uncertainty swirling around in the news, 2019 is a big deal for us as the month of May will see us celebrate our 20th anniversary at The Ancient Grudge, its been here for 548 years and we’re truly privileged to have been custodians for 3.65% of its lifetime.

We’ll do something special to mark the occasion and let you know all about it right here in the Tewkesbury Direct!

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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NEW YEAR, NEW IDEA? “Did you get in to the wrong deal? Are you finding the repayments on your car, stretching your resources?

I can’t promise, but I may be able to help, come and talk to me about buying your car from you and settling any outstanding finance, or balloon payments.

You are not alone, many of the cars I buy are subject to a multitude of finance deals and options, and I have been able to help a large percentage of customers.

Pop in to the Approved Car Buying Centre at Coombe hill traffic lights or give me a call on 01242 680063 for friendly advice.”

Shaun Taylor

Pop in to the Approved Car Buying Centre and sell your car today, Shaun will pay you straight away into your bank account and even give you a lift home if required. Always buying!

Well done gents!

The gentlemen who participated in Movember Foundation fund raiser, by growing silly moustaches, raised a super £502 for the mens health charity.

The money was raised by the combined efforts of customers from the Northway pub, Nik Martin, Russ Jeynes, Jason Looney, Dentist Andrew Griffiths, Pharmacist Oz Isaac, and pet s h o p owner Nigel Sligh.

KAREN DODD Director and Head of Conveyancing at WLS Solicitors

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Left to right: Nike Martin, Russ Jeynes, Jason Looney and Nigel Sligh

Peter Ball & Co Advert 17/12/2018 15:24 Page 1

01684 293161 1 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PP

tewkesbury@peterball.co.uk COOMBE HILL

NEWTOWN

£595,000

NEW INSTRUCTION

RIPPLE

£530,000

NEW INSTRUCTION

£430,000

An exceptionally large & stunning red brick semi detached residence with outstanding views.

A superb detached family home presented exceptionally well throughout.

A splendid Grade II listed cottage in the very heart of the village.

Spectacular Reception Hall | Two Large Main Reception Rooms | Courtyard & Scullery | Self Contained Basement | Master Bedroom with Balcony | Four Further Bedrooms | Guest En-Suite | Attic Rooms | Energy Rating D

Reception Hallway | Guest WC | Three Reception Rooms | Superb Family Dining Kitchen | Utility Room | Four Double Bedrooms | Walk in Wardrobe | Re-Fitted En-Suite & Family Bathroom | Single Detached Garage | No Onward Chain

Reception Hall | Sitting Room | Adjoining Dining Area | Snug | Breakfast Room | Utility & WC | Kitchen | Two/Three Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Private Garden | Energy Rating Exempt

TEWKESBURY TOWN

NEW INSTRUCTION

NORTHWAY

£350,000

A stunning period town centre four bedroom family home.

Entrance Porch | Reception Hallway | Main Living Room | Large Family Kitchen | Adjoining Dining & Family Room Area | Utility Room | Guest Toilet | Four Bedrooms | Stunning New Bathroom | Gardens & Parking | Energy Rating E

ASHCHURCH

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TEWKESBURY TOWN

£310,000

A two bedroom riverside home with river terrace & balcony plus moorings.

Hallway | Kitchen/Diner | Living Room | Second Reception Room | Ground Floor Cloakroom | Four Double Bedrooms | En-suite & Family Bathroom | South Facing Gardens | Off Road Parking | Energy Rating D

Hallway | Laundry Cupboard | Kitchen | Good Size Living Room | Conservatory | Two Double Bedrooms | Bathroom | River Balcony & Terrace | Two Moorings

TEWKESBURY TOWN

£210,000

£230,000

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A beautifully presented four double bedroom detached family home.

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TEWKESBURY TOWN

£200,000

NEW INSTRUCTION

£195,000

A modern and exceptionally well presented three bedroom property.

A stunning Grade II listed town centre property with private gated parking.

Period two bedroom home offers beautifully presented accommodation throughout.

Hall | Main Living Room | Large Kitchen Dining Room | Guest Toilet | Three Bedrooms | Bathroom | South Facing Rear Garden | Off Road Parking | No Onward Chain | Energy Rating C

Entrance Porch | Living Room + Wood Burning Stove | Utility Room | Large Breakfast Kitchen | Ground Floor WC Two Double Bedrooms | Bathroom | Courtyard Garden | Energy Rating Exempt

Period House | Two Double Bedrooms | Working Fireplace Modern Kitchen/Dining Room | Large Upstairs Bathroom | Useful Lean To | Approx. 100 Ft Garden | Off Road Parking & Garage

TEWKESBURY TOWN

NEW INSTRUCTION

TEWKESBURY TOWN

£179,950

NEW PRICE

NORTHWAY

£175,000

A stylish & modern three bedroom property convenient for town.

A riverside retirement flat with stunning views, garage and exceptionally long lease.

Hall | Open Plan Living & Dining Area | Stunning New Kitchen | Three Bedrooms | Modernised Bathroom with Separate Shower Enclosure | Easy to Maintain Garden | Private Parking | Energy Rating D

Hallway | Two Double Bedrooms | Large Main Living Room | Balcony Overlooking the River | Modernised Kitchen & Bathroom | Large Oversized Garage | Long Lease | NO ONWARD CHAIN | Energy Rating G

£89,500 An ideal first time buyer or investment opportunity.

Open Plan Living Area | Adjoining Kitchen | One Bedroom En-Suite Bathroom | No Onward Chain | Residents Parking Energy Rating C

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Live your dream in an outstanding location

Open 12 months of the year, 365 days, which means you can enjoy our spectacular views all year round.

• all lodges are brand new & fully furnished with 10 year warranty • 2 & 3 bedroom lodges available • made to your own specification if required • The park is maintained to our very high standards & fully serviced • Large open plan living areas

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Swallow Lakes is a beautiful new development, conveniently located between Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye. Swallow Lakes is set amongst outstanding Gloucestershire countryside, and is family owned, which means no middlemen – you always speak directly to the park owners.

Come and view our Luxury Lodges in Gloucestershire… Viewings available wednesdays & Saturdays | 9am – 5pm

Tel: 01452 223 811 | 07792 676 760 Email: info@swallowlakes.co.uk | www.swallowlakes.co.uk Swallow Lakes, Farm Park, Little London, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0PH

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Come along to see our fabulous lodges with great view along the countryside.

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• Quiet, secluded position with stunning views • • Excellent location for road networks • • 45 plots for high quality luxury lodges • • Choices of size and internal layout • • CCTV for security and peace of mind • • Pet friendly • • Open 365 days of the year • • Enjoy our spectacular views all year round • For more information please contact Sean Gorman or visit us in our Sales Suite:

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ: Saturday 12th January, Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5DR. From 3pm-6pm.

WINTER PRUNING WORKSHOPS: Saturday 12th January and 2nd February, 11am to 3pm.

Grangefield Community Orchard, Bishop’s Cleve - Expert tuition from Gloucestershire Orchard Trust. No charge, but donations appreciated.

For further info, contact transition.cleve@gmail. com

7.30pm, Friday 18th January.Medieval room at the back of The Berkeley Arms.

TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE: Tewkesbury Natures Reserve - see their website and Facebook Page for updates and volunteering opportunities http://ewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk/wo rdpress/

WOULD YOU LIKE TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT?: A ‘Footpaths' course is starting in Tewkesbury in February. The course consists of seven sessions, looking at home energy, waste, water, consumerism, food and transport.

The aim is to help one another to reduce our carbon footprints in a

warm and supportive group environment.

For further details please contact sophie.fran@ welcomme.co.uk STONEHILLS COMMUNITY AND WATCH GROUP: For the January and February dates and further details, please get in touch with catecody99@gmail.com

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01684 212041 07967 120072

Accountancy Bookkeeping Taxation Consultancy

FAIR TRADE STALL: Sunday 13th January 11.30am and Saturday 26th 10am -12pm.

Tewkesbury Methodist Church, the Cross.

Profits from Fair Trade products help people in poorer countries.

TEWKESBURY FRIENDS OF THE EARTH: Meeting,

COUNTRYSIDE WHAT’S ON GUIDE CROOME PARK: Until 13th February: ‘Art in Architecture’ - exhbition of watercolours by Jilly Oxlade Arnot.

Croome Park is off the A38 tewkesbury to Worcester Road.

Park and house winter opening hours see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome COTSWOLD FARM PARK: reopens in February.

Near Guiting Power, GL54 5UG. Details www.cotswoldfarm park.co.uk COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK: animal park and gardens open every day except Christmas Day.10am until duesk. Bradwell Grove, (A361) Burford OX18 4JP. FOREST OF DEAN WALKS: a series of walks in the beautiful Forest of Dean, including the Sculpture Trail.

For details visit the website www. wyedeantourism.co. uk/sculptrail TIDDESLEY WOOD: please note forestry work is taking place and some permissive paths are closed. Worcs Wildlife Trust Reserve near Pershore. Small car park WR10 2AD. TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 19

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More Folk Music for Old Baptist Chapel Following two successful events in 2018, more folk music evenings have been announced for Tewkesbury’s historic Old Baptist Chapel this year.

REMOVALS • Specialists in house removals.

• Fully insured to carry all goods.

• Packing service available on request • Suppliers of boxes, bubble wrap and tape

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

BUTTERCUP IRONING email buttercupironing@gmail.com THE SMART CHOICE! New Opening Hours Monday 2.00pm-5.00pm Tuesday 9.00am-6.30pm Wednesday 9.00am-6.00pm Thursday 9.00am-12noon Pick up and delivery Monday am and Thursday pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday closed Outside these hours by arrangement

5 Chance Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RQ

01684 273927 • 07767 085535

Starting the ball rolling is rising young folk star Saskia Griffiths-Moore, who will be playing at the chapel on Saturday 9th March as part of the launch tour for her new album, ‘Ocean of Stars’.

Saskia is a contemporary singer-songwriter, who blends simple acoustic songs with modern moods, melodies and meanings.

Her authentic sound

has found her featured four times on Sky Television (2017, 2018), and her newest single 'All For You' received national, and regional, BBC radio play.

Tickets are £10 in advance online from WeGotTickets - visit www.wegottickets.com/ event/458398, or The John Moore Museum.

More events will be announced this Spring.

Saskia Griffiths-Moore: new music for Tewkesbury.

PHARMACY MATTERS by Peter Badham Some of our patients find it a challenge keeping on top of their medications, writes Peter Badham.

I do understand, and I am sure we will all get there one day. In pharmacy we offer a free service with a weekly medication tray.

We prepare all of the medicines and deliver this to the patient every month. All the patient has to do is to take the medicines out of the tray as prescribed For those patients who forget to take their medication at the right time, there is a product called the Orbital This is a device that plays a tune, lights up

Peter Badham and vibrates, until the device is picked up.

As patients may choose to stay in their home, as long as possible, these products really do help.

If you know someone who is finding their meds a challenge, let us know, we can help.

Re-pointing and repairs of masonry using both lime and cement based mortars ~ Working on new, old and historic buildings to repair masonry and to cut out and re-point where cement based mortars have been used instead of traditional lime mortar ~ Damaged stone and brick repairs ~ Telephone:

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Stuart Franklin, property specialist for Tewkesbury, Bredon and the Villages

£550,000 Fleet Lane, Twyning

£485,000 Court Lea, Upton on Severn

£475,000 Hazel Avenue, Tewkesbury

A unique, newly built 5 bed detached family home offering spacious and versatile living accommodation. Double glazing, oil central heating, utility room, office/bedroom 6, cloakroom and a luxury family bathroom.

Beautifully presented 3/4 bedroom detached family home. Self contained Annex with its own entrance.

Modern fitted dual aspect kitchen/Diner with pantry and island. Dining room, lounge with a multi fuel fireplace. EPC D.

A beautifully presented three storey five bedroom detached family home. Double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking, double garage and enclosed rear garden. Viewing is highly recommended. EPC C.

£415,000 Lime Road, Tewkesbury

Offers Over £400,000 Wilding Close, Tewkesbury

£350,000 Orchard Close, Bredon

4 bedroom detached family home is presented in “show home” condition. Boasting a corner plot position in a desirable and sought after location.

Good sized private west facing rear garden.

EPC C.

Well presented 4 bedroom detached family home. Double glazing, gas central heating and integral garage with off road parking for 3 cars are just some of the benefits this property has to offer. EPC C.

This well presented “bright and airy” 2 bedroom detached family home. Lounge with feature fireplace, a separate dining room/bedroom 3 and conservatory. Gas central heating, double glazing, utility room, two shower rooms. EPC B.

£320,000 Blenheim Drive, Bredon

£275,000 Post Office & Stores, Ashleworth

£255,000 Plantation Crescent, Bredon

Well presented 4 bedroom detached family home.

Double glazing, gas central heating and integral garage with off road parking for 2 cars are just some of the benefits this property has to offer.

EPC Rating tbc.

A business with living accommodation and attached 2 bedroom cottage. With potential to improve in an expanding sought after village location. A good sized garden adds to the appeal. Viewing by appointment only. EPC Rating N/A.

Well presented modern family home surrounded by open countryside. uPVC double glazing and gas central heating, a modern fitted family bathroom, garage, outside store room. Off road parking for several cars. EPC D.

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Star Competition raises money for Tewkesbury Christmas lights A competition to design a Christmas Star, to decorate a tree at Ell Hair Salon, raised £146.10 in aid of Tewkesbury’s festive lights.

The junior winner is still to claim, but the adult winner, Angela Walker, won a hamper which was provided courtesy of local businesses Sweets & Treats, Tillys Tea Rooms, Kirsty’s Zumba, Halfords Butchers, The Card Rack, Pretty Special, Vicky Phelps, Sapphire Gifts, Cafe Chocolat, Bluebell Florists, Autospares, Sam Morris Cowart, Jelly Roll Cafe, Daisy Chain and Ell Hair.

Organiser, Emma Hasa, is delighted with the result, “It was great to see customers and children, use their artistic skills, to make our tree look so good.”

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY WALK Sunday 6th January Two hour guided walk organised by Tewkesbury Battlefield Society, 2pm from the Abbey Lawn car park..

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Angela Walker, adult winner

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SEASONAL WORDS OF WISDOM FOR BIKERS from Simon Boden, proprietor of Bods Custom Cycles Limited Come and visit us at Bods custom cycles and see our new range of stock we have a full range of MotoGirl ladies riding gear, helmets, jackets trousers, gloves, plus Castrol and Silkolene oils, filters & spark plugs etc.

Don’t forget if your bike has been laid up for a while. Check your tyre pressures and condition, oil level, also fuel can go

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2018 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR

Mitton Manor Pre-School Christmas Concert Our Christmas Concert was held on Friday 14th December at the Watson Hall. The children, aged between 2 and 4 years old, had worked hard preparing for the concert, and were very excited to be performing in front of their families.

They looked fantastic in their costumes and performed their lines and songs perfectly to a packed hall.

We would like to thank the staff, committee, children and their families for their hard work in making the concert a success.

We would also like to thank Neil Goodwin Carpentry and The Mortgage Hub, Mitton for their generosity in sponsoring the concert this year.

By Ali Jones, Administrator at Mitton Manor PreSchool.

Tewkesbury’s Christmas Lights once again shine brightly in the town centre now that Father Christmas switched them on at the market last Sunday.

The High Street was packed with enthusiastic visitors eager to support the 76 market stalls and enjoy the fun of the fair.

Two of Santa’s reindeer came along to join the party and a falconry display added to the fun.

The lights will shine every day until 12th night in January.

You can still help to support the Tewkesbury Christmas Lights by Sponsoring A Bulb using the form in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct magazine.

IT’S NOT JUST THE YEAR THAT’S NEW Plenty of new products and ideas for you to savour

Super, tasty, traditionally crafted, meat, fish and game pies from Devon.

Better in an instant.

Clipper Organic Coffees and Teas.

Wolfy’s Organic Porridges.

Howlin’ good from dawn til dusk.

Double dutch mixers The perfect twin for your spirit

Tewkesbury CIC Please can you help, we need: Books, CDs, DVDs, Audio Books, Large Print, Sheet Music, Puzzles, Pictures, Prints, Maps, Stamps, Coins.

Collection can be arranged

The perfect toast to a brand new year!

FOOD HALL BUTCHERY COFFEE SHOP

Large range of quality meats.

Teddington Hands (Roundabout), Evesham Road, Teddington, Glos GL20 8NE 01386 725400 www.teddingtonstores.co.uk

Your local food hall serving British & Local Produce

Volunteers also needed to help raise money for the local community

01684 438385 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday

150 High Street, Tewkesbury Supporting local charities and Cancer Research UK

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THOUGHTS FAR AWAY FROM WINTER IN TEWKESBURY

ONLY WITH THIS VOUCHER

by Stephanie Jepson of Courtney World Travel When it’s dark and cold outside our thoughts automatically drift to warmer climates and faraway shores. I’ve not long come back from Oman in the United Arab Emirates It has always been on my ‘bucket list’ of places to visit and I was not disappointed.

Birthplace of Sinbad and source of that aromatic treasure – frankincense.

The country perches on the south-east tip of the Arabian Peninsula overlooking the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.

This magical kingdom offers so much more than perfect beaches – it has 5 Unesco World Heritage Sites and with landscapes ranging from sand dunes, tropical coastlines, majestic mountains, fjords, stunning palaces, imposing forts and archaeological sites and marine and nature reserves it has something to offer for everyone.

Muscat, the capital city of Oman lies between the Al Hajar mountains and the coast and offers a glimpse of authentic Arabia. Flying time to Muscat is approximately 7 hours from the UK and with only a 4 hour time difference it is perfect for a bit of winter warmth with no jet-lag.

Muscat is a great base to stay for a few days and has many beautiful hotels with fabulous beaches and crystal clear waters. From here you can discover many of the cultural delights Muscat and Oman has to offer.

Whilst visiting Oman a trip to the Al Hajar mountain range, 2000 meters above sea level is a must.

I visited Jabal Al Akdar (translated means Green Mountain) on my trip. The drive up the mountain is stunning.

You can only travel by 4 wheel drive and the army have a check point to ensure the vehicle you are travelling in meets the correct criteria and to ensure it’s papers are all in order before you can commence the steep climb with it’s hairpin bends to the top.

Once at the top you are greeted by the most stunning vistas – its breath taking. It is like entering a world that time has forgotten, clean unpolluted air and skies which twinkle with stars and faraway galaxies.

Villages with houses made of mud cling to the sides of the mountain.

The villagers here have farmed the verges of the mountain since time began. Every year, from the end of March

until mid-May, the rugged, rocky mountain landscape of Jabal Akhdar is transformed into a spectacular shade of pink from the precious roses that are grown on these verges.

and even has a monsoon season, known as the Khareef. You would be forgiven for thinking you were in the Indian Ocean. It is a total contrast to the desert and mountains and enjoys a

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Jabal al Akdar can be visited from Muscat as a full day trip but it definitely worth stopping a few nights.

Further afield and a short flight from Muscat lies Salalah (the home of frankincense) in the southern region of Oman. This region is very lush and tropical

cooler climate than Muscat. There’s lots to discover here from archaeological sites, fishing villages and the tombs of prophets as well as beautiful beaches.

You are spoilt for choice when visiting Oman, it’s great for a short break or spend a little longer and explore this beautiful pearl of Arabia.

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A Bloody Business Taxidermy in Museums Using items from the museum’s extensive Natural History collection, Curator, Simon Lawton will be revealing the fascinating history of taxidermy in museums at a special event in Tewkesbury’s Old Baptist Chapel this month.

From collecting to displays and from preservation to pests (woolly bears, not as cute as they sound).

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To say that a taxidermist stuffs animals is misleading. In fact the skin is removed, preserved and arranged around a model of the original body called a ‘form’.

Dispelling all the myths about her profession, Becky Dick, a taxidermist based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, will be

telling you all you need to know about this much misunderstood art, and how she goes about creating her taxidermy modern classics.

All Becky’s taxidermy specimens are ethically sourced and are either road-kill or euthanised wild-life from the vets, RSPCA and WWT Slimbridge, and which couldn't be saved due to injuries and illness.

No mammals or birds are killed when making her pieces of taxidermy.

Tickets are available either on the door or in advance from the muse-

um and include admission to the John Moore Museum and the Merchant’s House – plus refreshments.

The event takes place on Saturday 26th January 2019. ‘A Bloody Business’ runs from 2pm to 2.45pm, and ‘Taxidermy Today’ with Becky Dick, from 3.15pm to 4.15pm.

Tickets are £6.00 for adults, £4.50 for Seniors and Students. and £2.00 for children. For more details visit the website www.johnmooremuseum.org or call 01684 297174.

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WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury and District 䡵 TEWKESBURY ALLRUNNERS: Tues 15th January, 6pm. At the Sea Cadet Hut, Trinity Walk. Running group for ladies. For details visit website tewkesburyrunners.co.uk 䡵 BREDON BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Every Wednesday morning, 10am - 11.30am.

Bredon Village Hall during Worcestershire term time. Everyone is welcome with their children/grandchildren from newborns to preschool age. Please contact bredonsteppingout@googlemail.com or check Facebook page for more information.

TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY John Reid will present

FUNERARY MONUMENTS: GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S HIDDEN GEMS OF WORLD CLASS SCULPTURE Thursday 21st February, 7.45pm Methodist Church, The Cross, Tewkesbury GL20 5PY

Members £2.50 and Visitors £4. All welcome Further details on the website www.ths.freeuk.com

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

Transport available. Call Chris on 01684 293527

䡵 CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre.

Second Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm.

For those with memory problems and their carers/companions.

Tea and cakes and singing favourite songs together. £2.50 per person. Call 01684 772559 for more details. 䡵 BUSY NEEDLES A free club for independent crafters who wish to

pursue their craft whilst making friends. Details 01684 276503. 䡵 TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE: Tewkesbury Day Centre, last Wednesday of each month (2-4pm).

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

Advice and support, craft activities etc. Plus tea/coffee and cakes in return for a small donation. Details 01684 296238. 䡵 BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm-4pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre. Open to sufferers of lung conditions, their families, friends and carers.

British Lung Foundation Support Group. 䡵 BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month,1pm until 5pm.

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

Village Hall, Bredon. 䡵 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tuesday, 10am-11am, 50+.

Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road. For details call Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200. 䡵 FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library most Thursday afternoons. Advance booking essential - details call 01684 293086.

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

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䡵 CREATIVE CLUB: Mosaics,Pottery, Embroidery and Crochet Every other Monday from 21st January 2019, 7pm - 9pm Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, £3 per week. For further information call 07377 429495.

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One of Robert Burns most celebrated poems, ‘Address tae the Haggis’, is traditionally recited in Scotland for the annual Burns Night Supper.

This year’s festivities will take place on Friday 25th January - marking the poet’s birthday. The main course - ‘Tatties and Neeps’ consists of haggis, served with boiled mashed potatoes and swede (neeps), washed down with the traditional ‘wee dram’ of whisky. Haggis is now widely available in butchers and stores throughout Tewkesbury - and will be on the menu in various pubs and restaurants too. Lang may yer lum reek!

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

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

1: Which Scottish band had a British number one hit in 1975 with their single ‘January?’ (It topped the charts in February!)

WED 2nd JAN: The Rod Kelly Trio, Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

2: Which poet wrote the words of the song ‘Auld Lang Syne’ in 1788?

5: Which Scottish singer had a hit with the song ‘January, February’ in 1980?

3: Apart from money, bread and greenery, what else should a ‘First Footer’ carry on New Year’s Eve?

6: What do Queen Victoria, J. Edgar Hoover, Idi Amin, Kim Philby, J.D. Sallinger and E.M Forster have in common?

ANSWERS: 1.Pilot; 2. Robbie Burns; 3. Coal; 4.Maurice Chevalier; 5. Barbara Dickson; 6. They were all born on New Year’s Day.

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4: Which celebrated French actor and musical star died on January 1st 1972?

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THURS 3rd JAN: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

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SAT 5th JAN: Kevin Rhodes, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 12th JAN: The London Swing Orchestra, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 12th JAN: Colin Pitts, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

FRI 22nd FEB: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 16th MARCH: Cara Dillon, The Roses Theatre.

WED 30th JAN: Fairport Convention, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 9th FEB: Red Shoes, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

THURS 28th FEB: Steve Tilston, Acoustic Music Convention, Worcester.

SAT 16th MARCH: John Illsley, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

FRI 1st FEB: The Barron Knights, The Roses Theatre.

THURS 14th FEB: The Elvis Years, The Roses Theatre.

SUN 3rd MARCH: Cate Cody, The Roses Theatre.

WED 16th JAN: The Rod Kelly Trio, Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

MON 4th FEB: Jam Session, The Pickled Plum, Pershore.

THURS 17th JAN: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

WED 6th FEB: The Rod Kelly Trio, Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

THURS 21st FEB: Tobias Ben Jacob & Lukas Drinkwater, Evesham Arts Centre.

THURS 7th MARCH: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

THURS 7th FEB: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

THURS 21st FEB: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

SAT 9th MARCH: Saskia Griffiths-Moore, The Old Baptist Chapel.

SAT 19th JAN: The Bones Band, The Berkeley Arms.

WED 27th MARCH: Feast of Fiddles (silver Jubilee Tour), The Roses Theatre.

SAT 9th FEB: Be Bop A Lula, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 26th JAN: Fireballs U No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

WED 20th FEB The Rod Kelly Trio, Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

MON 4th MARCH: Jam Session, The Pickled Plum, Pershore.

FRI 22nd MARCH: Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle - legendary folk performers The Roses Theatre.

WED 20th MARCH: Mike Weaver,Dragon Folk Club, Worcester.

THURS 21st MARCH: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

THURS 28th MARCH: Paul McClure, Folk In The Foyer, Evesham Arts Centre.

MON 1st APRIL: Jam Session, The Pickled Plum, Pershore.

THURS 18th APRIL: Folk Treble Event, Oat Street Chapel, Evesham.

THURS 7th FEB: The Ronnie Scotts All Starts (jazz), The Roses Theatre.

FRI 25th JAN: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms.

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BURNS NIGHT SATURDAY 26th JANUARY with a live band - addressing the Haggis - tatties and neeps etc Tickets £10 per head TUESDAYS - STEAK NIGHT WEDNESDAYS - OAP LUNCHES THURSDAYS - CURRY NIGHT FRIDAYS - FISH NIGHT SATURDAYS - STEAK NIGHT SUNDAY ROASTS - THREE MEATS

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Nigel Sligh

KEEPING TROPICAL FISH • FENCING • EQUESTRIAN & DOMESTIC • SUPPLIED & ERECTED • DIGGER WORK • LANDSCAPING

As a beginner you want to choose the type of tropical fish that give you the best chance of success in your aquarium, writes Nigel Sligh of Animals Only.

So, picking fish that are fun and easy to care for is important.

Neon Tetras Neons are the most popular freshwater tropical fish due to their size and vibrant colours.

They can grow to 2cms long. These fish need to be in a school of at least six, otherwise they become stressed and or timid.

Danios Guppies other popular tropical fish.

These small livebearers, (no eggs) breed prolifically, so if you don’t want lots of guppy babies, it’s possible to purchase only males on request.

strains can get larger.

They are a schooling fish, so prefer to be in a shoal of at least six.

Danios This is a great tropical fish, especially for beginners or anyone setting up a new aquarium.

They are hardy and active and look like mini trout or salmon.

There are strains with stripes, Zebra Danios, and spots, Leopard Danios. These too like to live together in small groups.

There are many ways to calculate how many fish to put in an aquarium, a simple guide is 1cm of fish to 1 litre of water.

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Swordtails These peaceful fish can grow to about 5cms and come in many colours, from black to bright red.

The male swordtail is easily recognised by the elongated ‘sword’ on their tail. The males will harass females relentlessly, so to reduce stress in the tank, it’s better to have two females to one male.

Guppy If you want a lot of action and colour in your fish tank then you need to consider guppies. Due to intensive breeding, these fish come in a vast range of different colours, however they are not quite as hardy as

Corydoras Corys are small catfish which scavenge the bottom of the tank for leftover food and plant matter. These fish can grow to over 5cm, some

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker Here’s a walk that’s guaranteed to blow away the post-Hogmanay fug - an ascent to the summit of Bredon Hill, writes Jack B. Walker.

TO THE TOWER!

Park you car near the Catholic Church in Kemerton, off the road from Bredon to Beckford Walk up the lane ahead of you, ignoring all turnings to the left,

by one Captain Bell who converted the old cottages in the 18th century to create the imposing ‘castle’ that we see today.

until you reach Bell’s Castle (1).

These parts are reputedly haunted by a spectral coach and horses, although this may have been a rumour put about

Bells Castle

Distance: 4.5 miles; steady climb for 1.5 miles.

Car Parking: by St Benet’s Catholic Church, in Kemerton. On 540 bus route (not Sun/Bank Hols) Refreshments: Crown Inn, Kemerton.

OS Sheet 190 recommended (map not to scale)

It was alleged that Bell was a smuggler, and he may have fabricated the stories of apparitions to detract attention from his illicit activities here.

Passing the castle, go through the gate into the field ahead of you (2) and continue ahead on the path to go through some trees. (3).

You are now on a bridleway with the wall of Overbury Park to your right. Take the next path on the left (4) and walk with the field boundary on your right until you

reach the buildings of Sundial Farm (5). Look out for the sundial on the barn.

In the early 1990s there were reports of a ‘black panther’ sited close to these old barns and in nearby woodland - which was christened ‘The Beast of Bredon.’

Leaving Sundial farmyard, take the right hand path (6) and keep along it until you meet the track at the scarp edge of Bredon Hill (7).

Turn right along it to reach Parson’s Folly the tower at Bredon summit. There are excellent views over the vales of Gloucester and Evesham from this point. The large stone in the small quarry below is known as ‘the elephant stone’ - and it’s easy to see why!

Exit via the earthworks (8) and take the permissive path back to the Bridleway (9). Turn right to descend to point (4), and back down to Kemerton.

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Do you enjoy meeting people as well as dealing with telephone enquiries? Then you could be the person we are looking for to greet visitors to our showrooms, deal with general enquiries and assist our busy team with administrative duties.

You must be able to demonstrate your ability to carry out installations to a high standard.

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PARTYING AFTER THE WAR HAD ENDED? In mid-January 1919 there was a special party in Tewkesbury, which was a reminder that the war did not end for all at the Armistice in November. The “honoured guests” of the Mayor and Mayoress, Alderman and Mrs Alfred Baker, were all released Prisoners of War who had reached home. 16 men were named, 15 POWs of Germany.

At the party, the Register reporter interviewed some of them about their experiences. The ‘luckier’ ones were those who fell prisoner by the thousand near the end of the war after the 21 March 1918 attack- others like John Hanson had endured a long 4 year period of captivity.

The cost of victory was high: in 1919 673,375 were declared dead or missing - there were 154,308 released prisoners.

If a nation can be judged on the way in treats is prisoners then the enemy was guilty at best of neglect, forcing them to undergo the same starvation as the German people.

Jack Pullin, one of the guests, was unfortunate enough to have been a prisoner of the Turks – their government had not signed the Hague Convention, which imposed mutual standards for their treat-

Major Harold Crouch, POW of 1918, who welcomed home the POWs in 1945. ment. Many unlucky county POWs had been captured in the two disasters of Katia in Egypt and Kut in modern Iraq during 1916.

All were put on a forced march to camps in Turkey. Frank Neale was subjected to an 800-mile forced march across the Desert with no food and very little water. Of the 2,500 British, 1,750 did not survive the journey, dying of maltreatment or disease.

Grammar School boy William

Greenwood died of cholera having reached Ankara. The news of the death of Albert Clarke came on 24 December 1918, despite the fact that he had reached an allied hospital in Beirut.

Butcher, Jack Pullin, survived to attend the party but left the town so we do not know his age at death. However, an officer, Thomas Strickland from Apperley, survived but died in 1938 aged only 47 from TB, probably exacerbated by life as a POW. Former bakery van-driver, Frank Woolley, also attended but died aged 45; his family believe because he had been gassed.

Also attending was fellow baker-POW, Harold Crouch, who was the Mayor after WWII – fittingly he welcomed home the POWs. He died in 1947, aged only 54: why was he so young?

John Dixon.

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WELL DONE, THE BERKELEY Laurence Mills, licencee of Tewkesbury’s Berkeley Arms has just been awarded, the Wadworth “Best of the Best” award 2018, for the Tenanted Trade Pubs in Bloom category.

Wadworth, a regional pub operator and family brewer, with over 200 pubs across the South West of Britain, celebrated the success of their best managed and tenanted pub at its annual “Best of the Best Awards”, where The Berkeley Arms were received their award.

Speaking after the ceremony, Chris Welham, CEO of Wadworth, commented:

“The ‘Best of the Best Awards’ is a brilliant event where we can show our appreciation to our great pubs and the people who put their heart and soul into running them. We are very proud of having some of the best pubs in the west country and these awards gives us the perfect opportunity to join together with our managers, business partners and team members and

recognise their hard work.

Pubs just wouldn’t be the places they are without the fantastic people running them”.

Laurence ensures traditional values thrive at his pub, he believes in serving great beers, ales, good food as well as providing a venue for local live bands.

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The cubs sang about a dozen songs, with many of the residents joining in. The cubs then gave out Christmas cards that they had made at our previous weeks meeting, and

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NOW AND THEN EXTRA with John Dixon and Jack Boskett Our Resident Historian, John Dixon has teamed up with local Photographer Jack Boskett to provide some remarkable comparisons of the town, after some aerial views of the town, were discovered in Australia.

The photos we will be running over the next few months, were marked up to have been taken in 1950, but closer scrutiny reveals the were taken in about 1928.

In the first image, Healings Mill, clearly dominates the view, river trows and railway sidings can be seen on the River Severn wharf as well as

now demolished tall chimneys in the Mill yard.

To the right of the Mill are stacks of Hay, presumably the grass harvest from the Ham, indicating the photo may have been taken in late Summer.

For ease of comparison our chart indicates major changes that have been made since then and now.

1928 over Healings eastwards

Changes 1928 - 2016

2016

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EXCERPT(S) FROM NORTHWAY VOICE ISSUE 18 OCTOBER 2018 The Magazine for Northway Parish Council

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY NORTHWAY PARISH Did you know that Northway Parish is now 10 years old? Ashchurch Parish and its Council, the predecessor, was formed in 1894 and covered an area of 4201 acres. There was a population of 710 which stayed pretty stable until an Army Camp was erected and occupied in the parish, as well as a Prisoner of War Camp at Northway.

After the war a national housing shortage meant that the vacant huts at Northway were taken over as a temporary measure but in 1949 the Northway Housing Estate was built by Cheltenham District Council with Government assistance.

A petition to change the boundaries was lodged with, and approved by, the Boundary Commission and as a result Ashchurch Parish was abolished on 31st March 2008.

On the 1st April 2008 Northway Parish was

born with a population of 4282 residents (now 5190). The boundary for Northway Parish is the railway line, the Back Brook (beyond the Carrant), the M5 and the A46. The Council was allocated a number of 13 members to represent Northway, and an election had to be called to fill those spaces.

The first few years was a struggle as the new Northway Parish Council had to ‘find its feet’ having no monetary reserves to fall back on.

Gradually the Council was able to start providing more for the parish

and in that time has built a new community hub (with the help of a public work loan), a new play area and, more recently, tarmacked the playing field car park.

These are some of the larger items but on a daily basis the Council provides many services to the parish ie. litter pick ups, play area inspections, provision and maintenance of bins, benches, bus shelters, responsibility for parish buildings and land ensuring that at all times it acts within its legal remit, which it takes very seriously.

䡵 Northway by Air, photo taken when Northway Parish was formed in 2008

Major Development concerns for Northway & Ashchurch Following the adoption of the JCS in December 2017, the three Councils (Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester City) are required to undertake an immediate partial review.

This was due to a late decision by the MOD not to bring the army camp land forward for development as expected and the subsequent loss of 2,500 planned homes.

Tewkesbury Borough Council will be holding a public consultation in

the coming weeks on its concept master plan for Ashchurch which will also affect Northway.

Part of the plan will be to close the level crossing on Aston Fields Lane and to replace it with a bridge over the railway further north.

Your Parish Council has great concerns over this part of the concept.

The consultants hired by TBC have come up with several options for the roads connecting to the proposed bridge, all of which would be challenging for Northway.

The consultant’s preference is that part of Aston Fields Lane being relocated north of Sinderberry Drive and dropping down to Hardwick Bank Road just east of The Park.

Then traffic would either go over the motor-

way bridge to the Bredon Road or down The Park to Northway Lane, then over the motorway bridge to Shannon Way and Ashchurch Road.

It is hard to imagine how much damage would be caused to this already gridlocked area

and the residential area of Northway and we believe it to be unacceptable.It would be made worse by the proposed 420 homes north of Hardwick Bank Road and 820 proposed homes north of the army camp.

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SEVERN UNIT MVS LEARN ABOUT SHIP’S GRAVEYARD Before the year ended, Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service had a most memorable evening when local maritime historian and author Paul Barnett came to talk to the unit about the Purton Hulks and the history of Lydney Docks.

The Purton Hulks are located just above Sharpness and lie between the banks of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and the Severn Estuary and it is the largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain.

Most of the boats and ships were deliberately beached in the 1950's beside the River Severn near Purton to reinforce the river bank and are now in a state of considerable decay but are of great historical importance.

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Sometimes members of Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club have to be innovative and able to adapt to circumstances beyond their control. A recent example was when we had booked a speaker to tell us about The History of Midwifery. Some might say that midwifery was perhaps an inappropriate subject for a men’s club, but on this occasion, wives and partners attended as this was our monthly “Open” meeting. In the event, the speaker did not turn up, so members had to be innovative and adaptive.

The Chairman opened the meeting with his regular “What happened on this day in history” and recalled the ‘Cod War’ of 1975 just as the prospects of renegotiating fishing rights are on the agenda today with the EU and Brexit in mind.

Then one of our members was able to step up and run a quiz. The Scouts’ motto was ‘Be Prepared’ but having a quiz ready for emergencies is exceptional, or maybe normal for Probus.

As the speaker had been due to talk on midwifery, one of our members told us of the home births of two of his daughters – those were

the days when the man was supposed to boil a kettle, fetch the towels and then stay out of the way.

He told us how he had to head off to the telephone box with a handful of pennies for the coin box. He phoned the first number and was told “sorry not on duty, try phoning another”.

The second one was already booked so he had to go to plan C – but by then he was on his last coin.

He persuaded the busy midwife to call a replacement herself and he dashed home only to have to wait, not knowing whether anyone would come, but still reassuring his wife.

The midwife arrived at 5 minutes to midnight and the baby arrived at 5 past.

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Members will be reminded of this story when next they complain about their mobile phones!

If you are a retired or semi-retired professional or businessman and would enjoy the stimulating company of like-

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Please contact our Secretary Bill Bush on 01684 298419 who will be more than happy to introduce you to members and experience the Probus Club spirit. *Pardon the midwifery pun.

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PANEL REPLACEMENT FROM SCRATCH For many, to see rust holes like these on their vehicle, they may be forgiven for believing that it had reached the end of its life.

However, there are some body repair shops, that are prepared to work to, not only save a vehicle, but to effect such a repair, that it will have many rust free years ahead.

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This Ford Transit Camper has given its owners many years of service but is sadly suffering from what could be considered terminal rot.

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There will be 80 ales on offer ranging in strength from around 4%abv to over 9%.

The Festival will also be hosting a preliminary round of the CAMRA SW Region Cider of the Year Award with many local ciders represented.

The Tewkesbury Town Band will be entertaining the crowds as ever on Saturday lunchtime and for this year for the first time Tewkesbury Pub Singers will be wowing us on Thursday evening.

Food will be available at all sessions with it all coming from local suppliers including Drapers, Kevin Mace, The Pie Creator, and Tewkesbury Mustard.

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Tewkesbury Museum can’t run to a Mammoth’s skeleton. There’s not enough space. We do, though have a Mammoth’s tooth and it has a story to tell.

Surprising as it seems, Woolly Mammoths roamed around Tewkesbury for twenty thousand years, first arriving about forty thousand years ago.

Conditions were never perfect but whilst there was grass enough to feed them they survived on what were the fringes of the vast ‘tundra steppes’ which stretched from the British Isles to the Barent’s Sea during the last Ice Age. Woolly Mammoths, about the size of modern African Elephants, were the last evolution of the mammoth line; extinction was a result of climate change, accelerated by hunting.

Our Mammoth’s tooth was found in 1957, a very lucky find which was reported in the ‘Tewkesbury Register’: “A Mammoth’s tooth believed to be 300,000 years old is among the latest collection of items presented to the Town Council for proposed Tewkesbury Museum.

The tooth was found in a load of gravel supplied to the Canterbury Leys housing site from Beckford gravel pits. It was found by the Clerk of Works who passed it to Councillor W.E. Lane.

Pearce. It’s probable that he missed other teeth and bones, which are now concreted into the foundations of the houses.

The gravel pits at Beckford and Twyning

At the last Council meeting Councillor Lane said he had taken it to Gloucester Museum where the curator declared it to be the forepart of the right upper molar of Elephas Primigenius (Mammoth) of about 300,000 years ago.” (their time estimate was very inaccurate!)

The eagle-eyed Clerk of the Works was Mr C

are the result of the ice sheets covering the Midlands melting at the end of the ice age, with the resulting torrents scouring the land and depositing the debris there.

The teeth of woolly Rhinoceroses have been found, and the bones of a variety of Palaeolithic animals as well as Mammoth teeth.

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Alongside their impressive tusks, Mammoths had four teeth, one on each side of upper and lower jaws.

These were molars, designed for chewing their diet of grasses, sedges and trees. The chewing surface has ridges designed for efficient grinding. Like some ruminants today, as the teeth wore down, the upper surface was pushed upwards.

Through their lifetime, their teeth were replaced five times.

Because a number of mammoth bodies have been found deep-frozen in the Siberian permafrost, a lot of research has been possible, which includes a complete genome profile, enabling comparisons to be made with Elephants. Though

the Woolly Mammoth and the Asian Elephant diverged at least six million years ago, their genes are 99% identical.

Our tooth is worth a

close look. Its owner could well have roamed around the precursor to the Severn Vale alongside our early ancestors.

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The Far Flung Trio at Upton upon Severn Parish Church Leader of the Irish Chamber Orchestra violinist Katherine Hunka and the extraordinary accordion player Dermot Dunne have been playing together since 2007.

They are joined by Baroque and the conaudience in an informal Ireland’s most sought temporary era; South and entertaining way. after and versatile douAmerican, Klezmer and Sunday 3rd February ble bassist Malachy other folk musics; swing 2019 brings an opportuRobinson to form the Far favourites and film clasnity to experience the Flung Trio who, since sics. talents of these excepJanuary 2014, has been They have a proven tional musicians who invited to perform in ability to bring the highwill be performing in many prestigious venest standards of integrity Upton Parish Church, ues and festivals. to all of their diverse commencing at 7.30pm, Their concerts include repertoire. tickets £15, including “classical” musical Their performances light refreshments, treasures drawn from are packed with musical available at the door. everywhere between the gems and engage in the

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NEW HOBBY FOR THE NEW YEAR Well Christmas has come and gone for another year, just a few crumbs of Christmas cake and mince pies left. Presents used or put away. Tree and decorations back in the attic.

So as 2019 begins, perhaps you are thinking, “I wonder what it will bring, I wonder what I shall achieve by Christmas this year.” So perhaps I could introduce you to the world of art, which covers many areas and in many mediums. Perhaps when asked for your definition of art, Oils and

Watercolour spring to mind...yes two lovely mediums to choose. But what about Acrylic, Mixed Media, sketching with pencils, charcoal, wax crayons, felt tips, acrylic inks or pastels.

There are many things that make a mark and are used in art.

For myself, I prefer acrylics, acrylic inks and

MITTON W.I. December’s meeting was a chance for our members to have a ‘get-together’ at our Christmas party, all bringing a lovely selection of goodies for the supper. We also had our usual Christmas Quiz and a few brave individuals also took part in our Christmas Charades - a great deal of head-scratching and a good laugh was had by all.

The January meeting will be on 7th January and we will be renewing memberships and enrolling new members. Our chairman, Clare, will also be revealing the new programme of events for 2019.

We are also hoping to arrange a couple more weekend trips away as last year’s trip to see the Terracotta Army in Liverpool was a great success, as well as our visit to Eastnor pottery.

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Mixed Media. I love to draw what I see, and not what I think I see. Art, I find a very relaxing and interesting hobby and one I thoroughly enjoy.

When I retired from the daily trek to and from work. What a lot of time I had on my hands.

Then I joined Tewkesbury Art Society.

I am so thankful I did so.

The members were lovely and welcoming and very helpful to ‘The New Kid on the Block’, all my shyness went out of the window.

Tewkesbury Art Society was formed by a group of like minded folk way back in 1965, but back then it was called The Art Club and met on Thursday evenings. TAS as it’s effectionately called, has come a long way since then. There are over 50 members at the moment.

Members meet every Tuesday at The Methodist Church Hall,

by The Cross, 10am until 12 noon, refreshments available. This is our own painting days, where members bring their own equipment and

do their own thing, some will be working on painting for either of our two exhibitions each year. More about that later. A few draw or paint greeting cards and a few like myself start with good intention but end up chatting to other members. The morning is a relaxed affair over a cup of coffee, tea and the odd chocolate biscuit or two.

Every few weeks members and visitors enjoy a demonstration by a professional artist, which runs from 10.15am until 12.30pm. £5.00 for non members.

The hall is disabled friendly and indeed we have two members in wheelchairs.

Normally, three times a year, we have workshops from 10am until 4pm, these prove very popular and soon fill up.

So advisable to put your name down quickly.

This year they are in Watercolour, Mixed Media, and Life Drawing.

During the Summer Months, members enjoy “Plein Air” in which we visit beautiful houses and gardens in and around Tewkesbury and some times further a field, taking a packed lunch on these days.

Painting outside is a real treat and we meet some lovely people and we are sometimes treated to tea and cake by our lovely hosts and hostesses.

These days out are organised by our chairman, John Griffin, who does a sterling job of searching out interesting venues.

TAS has two Exhibitions each year.

The main one is our Summer Exhibition which this year runs from Saturday 20th July until Saturday 27th July (excluding Sunday).

July 19th is open evening for members and their guests. At least 100 paintings and drawings are exhibited many for sale plus cards.

At the same time as the Summer Exhibition, there is the “Walking

Exhibition” where shops in the High Street and a few in Barton Street, allow a member to exhibit a painting in their windows. This coincides with Tewkesbury in Bloom.

This started the year TAS celebrated its Golden Anniversary in

2015.

I hope this has given you an insight to Tewkesbury Art Society and how art can be an amazing hobby for either yourself or friends or both perhaps. We are a group of friendly folk who are joined together with our love of art. TAS is made up of members of all abilities, from rank beginners to near professionals.

We hope to see you soon. Check out our website www.t-a-s.info, or find us on Facebook.

Or why not just come along on a Tuesday morning and see what you think of us and see if its something for you.

By Rosamond Farley.

Repair Café: New Year, New Time Tewkesbury Repair Café is looking forward to exciting new challenges in the New Year. With increasing numbers of volunteers in all roles – repairers, front of house, catering, - we want not just to repair more items but to encourage others to learn how to fix things, to extend the life of goods and reduce waste going to landfill or in oceans.

We will try to fix most portable items but obviously we cannot always succeed, If you are not sure whether to bring something along, contact us first via Facebook: Tewkesbury Repair Café or website www.tewkesburyrepaircafe.co.uk.

The Repair Café has also changed its start and finish times, which should make it easier for clients and volunteers. The new start time is 2PM, with a 5PM finish. Last orders for repairs are taken at 4.30 PM. The Café will meet on the second Saturday of every month, except July and December at Tewkesbury Baptist Church Hall, Station Rd. Dates for the first half of 2019 are: January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, May 11th and June 8th.

Friends of the Earth will continue to serve their delicious homemade cakes, tea and coffee.

As ever, there is no charge for the repairer’s time and skill, but clients pay for – or supply – parts. We do rely on donations to pay our rent, tools and running costs, so please be generous. Happy New Year.

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OUR ALLEYWAYS by Steve Goodchild

CROOKED ALLEY

Crooked Alley is long gone, but was once a main thoroughfare between Barton Street and Oldbury Road. This was in the days, two hundred years ago, when there was no road where Nelson Street now is; just a series of alleys.

Crooked Alley is named for its layout, not its character. It was an alley which had changed route, for long-forgotten reasons, and had two right-angled bends.

Presumably, two alleys had been joined and modified. It was unique in Tewkesbury.

The entrances can still be seen. The Barton Street entrance is a doorway on the left of the Mustard House (Kellands Financial Management) with a sign, ‘13a Barton Street’, above it. The Oldbury entrance was through the entrance now called ‘Nelson’s Court’ behind Ginger’s hairdressers.

The alley seems to have been typically overcrowded and insanitary.

There were regular concerns expressed about the condition of the drainage and the state of the well. Crooked Alley was hit particularly hard in the Cholera outbreak of 1849. Six people, from four households, died in August: Samuel Hawkins, 54, Stocking maker; Ann Hawkins, 49, washerwoman; James Farmer, 40, Ropemaker; Sarah Weaver, 50, Shoe-binder; Ann Weaver, 6, Shoe-binder; Elizabeth Edgewick, 65, Fortune Teller. Though improvements were made, there were continuing problems with drainage and water, and in 1914 it was reported that the nuisance of having insufficient WCs had at last been resolved.

As well as houses, there was industry. Mr Holland had a hat manufactory and Mr Davies had a stocking-framesmith’s workshop. There was also a retail coalyard and in 1881 Edward Sage applied for a licence to open a slaughterhouse.

In 1875, long after Nelson Street opened, John Potter and William Knight, being owners of nearly all the property in Crooked Alley made an application for it to be stopped up, so ending its role as a public highway and right of way. Despite some objection, the order was granted.

Crooked Alley became Alexandra Court (from Barton Street) and Alexandra Place (from Oldbury Road).

Alexandra is a departure from normal naming practice. It seems probable that it was named for

Princess Alexandra of Denmark, who had married Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in 1863. Locally, though, people stuck doggedly to Crooked Alley. Even the census continued to use

1917, son in Law Corporal Jack Matty, 1st Gloucesters was killed in action. Son Jesse fared better in the Royal navy, though. He survived the battle of Jutland unscathed.

recent years, the area of Alexandra Place has been redeveloped to create a modern version of a court, now named Nelson Court.

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the old name.

The stopping-up was intended to allow Potter and Knight to make ‘great alterations and improvements’.

In Alexandra Court, most of the property seems to have been demolished to create a garden, but Alexandra Place remained unimproved.

By 1918, there were problems with dereliction and a series of attempts to get improvements made. Paving was a particular problem, and having had no success in persuading the property owners, by now Mrs Pullin and Mr Holbrook, to carry out the work, the Council took the unusual step of using the Private Street Works Act to do it themselves and recharge the owners. It must have been very bad!

There were the all too familiar tragedies during the First World War. The Collins family were more involved than most.

Their son, Private F J Collins, 2nd Gloucesters, was killed by shrapnel in February 1915. In March

The alley just faded away. The final demise came after Nelson Street was widened thirty years ago, with property in the vicinity being emptied long before that. In

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Please keep your used postage stamps for Bookworm!

Bookworm is asking for your used postage stamps, although less Christmas cards are now sent through the post than used to be the case we all still receive some!

Please can you save any of these stamps for Bookworm.

Donations of foreign stamps and old stamps are also still very much appreciated.

We are also pleased to announce that the popular bi-monthly opportunities to meet with our stamp specialist will continue in 2019; the next session will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 11pm-3pm.

For further information please ring 01684 438385 or pop into Bookworm, 150 High St., Tewkesbury.

By Karen Brennan.

4,000 CANDLES Bishop Rachel will on January 6 attend the annual Epiphany Carol Service at Tewkesbury Abbey with other members of the clergy and congregations from across the Tewkesbury and Winchcombe Deanery.

Over 4,000 candles will be used to light the Abbey.

They are laid out on the floor in the Chapels and around the building to accentuate the beautiful architecture.

Every year a theme is chosen and in the past these have included The 12 days of Christmas, Stories from the Old Testament, Parables from the New Testament, Christmas Carols and Nursery Rhymes, in January 2019 our theme will be ‘My Favourite Things’.

Some of the displays

will be favourite designs from previous years and some will depict items from the song.

The service contains congregational carols, readings and anthems sung by Abbey Choir.

The service begins in semi darkness with the choir adding to the atmosphere by singing first from the East End of Abbey then processing to sing in the Lady Chapel and other parts of the Abbey.

All are welcome at the service which begins at 6.00pm and no tickets are necessary.

Two delivery rounds have become available for Tewkesbury Direct Newtown approximately 800 copies and Saxon Park and Ashchurch approximately 400 copies.

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater How many times have you seen the advert on TV which ends up giving the reason why you should buy the product as “ Because (you) are worth it?” writes David Slater. Do you value yourself?

Do you appreciate just how unique and special you are or are you one of those who is just so ready to run themselves down?

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I did not enjoy the day. I am not and never have been a lover of sporting type activities.

Two left feet, butter fingers, slow reaction, no sense of direction always rendered me as one of the last to be chosen at school as a pupil for any sporting team game. I was useless and I knew it AND was reminded how useless by staff and children alike.

Imagine how I felt about this particular day !!! Yes! Mortified. And my self worth and esteem plummeted.

A few days later I was still pretty sore in more ways than one, not helped by having seen myself on the video, we had a speaker talk about

self-worth. This was going to be interesting as at that particular moment I don't think that I had any at all amidst such an august body of fellow headteachers. What was I doing there ???

The speaker rambled on and I remember wondering, many times, how long it was till coffee time. I was feeling no better. If anything I was feeling worse !

He took a £10 note out of his pocket – one of the old papery ones not the plastic type we have today – and waved it in the air.

“Who wants it ? “ he asked with a broad smile. “ Come on now.

Be honest about it. I am giving this away. Who wants it ?”

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater Continued from page 58 Most of us put our hands up. Some were too embarrassed to make an answer and looked at the floor. My hand went up !! I could manage that without any problem.

It was summer time and we were sitting outside on the lawn. He waved the note in his hand again and then let it fall to the ground and started jumping on it and rubbing the note with the soles of his shoes.

No men in white coats appeared. He just said again, “Who wants it ?

Just put up your hands if you do.”

A few more hands went up this time. A case of if you cant beat 'em

join 'em !

He bent down and picked the note up, now quite dirty and worse for wear. But, seemingly not satisfied with that, he crumpled it up in his hand and made it into a tiny ball which he bounced from one hand to the other like a table tennis ball.

To say that we were all bemused would be an understatement.

“Who wants it ?” he asked again. Almost all hands were up now but none of us quite sure what he was getting at.

And then came the explanation. “ Do you all realise that you have learned one of life's most important lessons this afternoon ? “ he asked. None

of us ventured a response.

“No matter what I did to that money you still wanted it because you knew that it did not decrease in value. All of the time it was still worth £10.

“How many times in your life have you been dropped, badly treated, felt that you were being ground into the earth by decisions you had to make and circumstances that had come your way?”

No one spoke but it was obvious that we had all formed quite a list in our own minds of such happenings in our own lives.

He continued, “All these things make us feel worthless but I hope that I have helped you to understand that no matter what has happened to you in your life or even what will happen in the future, like that £10 note, you will never lose your essential value.

Each one of you is special. Each one of you is unique. Each one of you is important. Each one of you is of value today and every day ! “ Never forget that !”

None of us actually went home with that £10 note but I know we all went home feeling that we had a lesson well learned!

David Slater

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Tewkesbury YMCA Railway Club has announced its programme for the New Year.

January events at the YMCA in Church Street (7.45pm start) are Tuesday 8th Jan: members evening bring your slides, DVDs & memory sticks to share.

Tuesday 15th Jan: Paul Dorney with a presentation entitled “Archive steam railways around Britain.”

Tuesday 22nd Jan: members evening bring your Slides, DVDs & memory sticks to share.

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