Tewkesbury Direct Magazine January 2013

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CARS AND DD MINIBUS HIRE 12 and 16 seaters available for airports and special occasions Pre booking is essential

A fun day out for all ages

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JANUARY 2013

NEW YEAR, NEW STYLE Open Wednesday Thursday and Friday until 8pm

TRUCKERS TO GET BRAND NEW FACILITY NEAR TEWKESBURY

Work is now well underway on a new haulage facility at Teddington Hands, adjacent to the busy junction of two major roads - the A46 and A435.

Laura Sutton now working Thursday and Friday

Suzi Thomas now working Friday and Saturday

RAGE • 6 HIGH STREET • TEWKESBURY 01684 299366 www. ragehairandbeauty.co.uk

The truckstop is being built by local haulier William Gilder, who operates from a nearby base at Gretton.

Mr Gilder, who is a specialist agricultural and waste haulier, said that he expects the work to be completed within the next six months.

When completed, it will include fuel facilities and a new restaurant, employing up to ten people.

Tewkesbury Borough Council supported the development because they recognised the need for a safe place for truck drivers to rest while in the area.

When opened the new centre should alleviate overnight parking of

LEFT HIGH AND DRY?

" Work underway on the new truckstop HGVs on Tewkesbury’s Industrial Estates, and on roadsides in the area.

It will accommodate up to fifty lorries.

It is situated a short distance from M5, on a major trucking route to the north and midlands.

WASHED UP IN TEWKESBURY SEE PAGE 5

Tewkesbury MOT Centre

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WE DON’T SELL TYRES • BRAKES • EXHAUSTS

Give us a call for great deals on MOT & Service for 2013

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• Short notice MOTs while you wait • Specialists in Classic Cars and Motorcycles “DEFENDERS OF STYLE”

HALF PRICE OFFERS During January

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This year we celebrate eight years in business, and between us we have over 80 years experience!

Enjoy the warmth and friendliness of our salon Call 01684 294669 for an appointment

Unit B2, Northway Trading Estate, Tewkesbury GL20 8JH Near the Railway Station

12 Church St, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PA www.shellys-hair-salon.com

!01684 850930

Wishing all our customers a Happy New Year

01684 850940 www.natton-garage.co.uk We are just off the A46 immediately before Ashchurch Station Railway Bridge. Just turn into Fiddington Lane and you will see our A boards

Open Saturday 9.00am-1.00pm

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DISCOVER TEWKESBURY’S NEW YEAR RESOLUTION The post Christmas period can leave many families feeling down in the dumps. The back to school/work boring routines, an empty social calendar, coupled with miserable weather and inactivity over the festive period, is enough to dampen your spirits, writes Shelby Powell.

Thankfully, there is an event just round the corner to help you banish those winter blues and inspire all age groups start the New Year on a positive footing.

Discover something new for 2013 at Tewkesbury School on Saturday 19th January at the Discover Tewkesbury New Year’s Resolution Event, which is being run by local businesses in conjunction with staff and pupils of the school.

The event is being organised by the Discover Tewkesbury team, made up of independent retailers with the support of Tewkesbury Branch of the Federation of Small Businesses.

! Tewkesbury Sewing School and fitness. Or you can even try a pampering treatment or ‘make over’ relaxation and for improved confidence.

There will be leisure and hobby ideas on offer too to inspire every

! Gravity Fitness Class The free event, which runs 10am-4pm, will feature a large exhibition hall where visitors can browse the array of enticing stalls offering quality products and services from local businesses.

Experts will be on hand to offer all kinds of advice such as making small life style changes to improve your health

member of the family to take up a new pastime.

In 2013 you deserve to look good and feel better, improve your work life balance and make new friends.

You’ll find a full programme of exercise based activities taking place in the theatre hall for you to try.

These free taster sessions are designed to

keep every member of the family moving . Just turn up in loose comfortable clothing and have a go. There is no need to pre-book.

‘Discover Tewkesbury’ also aim to promote how rewarding volunteering can be.

Volunteers can get more out of life by helping others less fortunate.

Just one hour of your time can make a big difference to someone and bring a smile to someone’s face.

'Volunteering A Village' will be packed with local charities, voluntary organisations and support groups.

Whether you are seeking specialist help and advice or have a few spare hours on your hands to do volunteering work, you’ll be able to find just what you need under one roof.

State of the art Technogym Machines Vario Crosstrainers Run 700 military spec Treadmills and a hand bike

The Lottery has arrived - it could be you!

We now stock a range of fresh meats - place your order and pick up the next day Kemerton Stores - sponsors of Bredon Star R.F.C • General Stores • Off Licence & Tobacconist • Road Tax available • Laundry & Dry Cleaning • Holiday Insurance • Fresh Local Produce • Photocopying/faxing (when in season) • Commission-free currency • Spot Loggins locally exchange produced ice cream • On demand Euros now • Newspapers (if you prefer available a delivery service, just ask) High Street, Kemerton, Tewkesbury GL20 7HP

Separate weights studio full of resistance machines free weights, benches and squat rack Bio Sauna with built in steam perfect for relaxing after a workout Free parking, running route, social bike rides, Beauty, holistic and sports therapists Aloe Vera products Croft Farm Leisure Park Water Park Bredon’s Hardwick Tewkesbury GL20 7EE

No Joining fee Prices from £20 per month

Tel: 01386 725226

Conveniently Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm, Wed 7.30am-1.00pm, Sat 7.30am-1.00pm, Sun 9.00am-11.30pm TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 23

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CHEERS! BEER FESTIVAL IS TWENTY ONE Tewkesbury’s annual Winter Ales Festival comes of age at the end of this month, when it will be celebrating its twenty first year.

Organised by the local branch of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA), there will be three days of festivities from Friday 31st January until Sunday 2nd February.

Over eighty stunning seasonal ales will be on offer at the Watson Hall in Barton Street, along with ciders and perries from the area. Locally sourced food will be available throughout the event.

Both Borough and Tewkesbury Town Mayors will be raising a glass at the opening night. Please note the Friday session is open to CAMRA members only.

WHAT’S

ON? ! OPEN HOUSE POTTERY PAINTING EVENING Friday 25th January.7pm 10pm at The Paint Pot, Tewkesbury.

No minimum spend Hot drinks and soft drinks available to buy or bring your own alcohol Call or email to book info@thepaintpottewkesbury.co.uk 01684 297747 ! TWYNING FOOD & CRAFT FAYRE: Sat 26th January.

10.30am-12.30pm, Twyning Village Hall.

All local produce and crafts plus refreshments and homemade cakes. ! TEWKESBURY CRAFT CLUB: Every Thursday,2pm-4pm.

At Tewkesbury Library: bring your knitting, sewing or other craft along. ! BREDON CRAFTERS: third Weds of the month, 2pm-4pm. In Bredon Village Hall.

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Celebrate Burns Night at Beckford Club Beckford Social Club is inviting everyone to a special Burns Night celebration on Saturday 26th January.

Scottish themed festivities begin at 8pm, with live celtic music from Slainte. A choice of hot supper will be provided - including traditional haggis with neeps and tatties, beef stew and a vegetable bean stew.

Tickets are on sale now from the bar, at £5 for social club members or £6 for non members. For more information email secretary@beckfordsocial.org or visit www.beckfordsocial.org. The club is on the Conderton road with plenty of free car parking.

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GETTING CRAFTY IN BREDON A new craft group has started to meet in Bredon on the third Wednesday of the month.

Crafters enjoy a variety of interests including textile and paper crafts and are planning an exhibition of work in July. New members will be welcomed and the meetings start again on Wednesday 16th January.

For information call Patsy for on 01684 773853 or Chrys on 01684 773629.

Meetings are held in the village hall (on the B4080) between ! Bredon crafts 2pm and 4pm.

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.

All Catering Booked

STRATFORD RACECOURSE CAR BOOT

EVERY SATURDAY 9am-1pm Gates open for traders from 6.00am Cars £6. All Catering Booked. Now very busy

Tewkesbury

LIVE!

Sat 6th January: Tasha Styles, (local singer), The Berkeley Arms.

Fri 11th January: Tasha (guitar/vocals), Royal Oak, Bredon.

Sat 12th January: Michael Sheaeffer (guitar/vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

Sun 13th January: Tom Gabbot,(piano), The Yew Tree, Conderton.

Fri 18th January: The Revolvers, (Ska Band) The Anchor 1774.

Rich Goble, The Yew Tree, Conderton Fri 25th January: Derek Jon, (60s, 70s, 80s), Royal Oak, Bredon.

Sat 26th January: Slainte (Burns Night Celebrations, advance tickets from club), Beckford Social Club, Beckford.

Back at The Anchor by popular demand...

Sat 26th January: Steve Solo (vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

Sun 27th January: Tom Gabbot,(piano), Yew Tree, Conderton.

Thursday 24th January

Tues 29th January: Steve Tilston, The Roses Theatre.

Thurs 31st January: Fairport Convention, The Roses Theatre.

All events listed are at Tewkesbury venues unles otherwise stated.

To list your gig here email tewkesburydirect @googlemail.com

ABBEY’S CHRISTMAS FAYRE RAISES OVER £6,000

Wide choice of pies £9.95

WEDNESDAY LUNCHES Main Course & Pudding £5.75 Served from 12noon-2pm

FRIDAYS BEER BATTERED COD & CHIPS £7.95 Served 6.30pmpm-9.00pm

TRY THE RAILWAY’S GREAT SUNDAY LUNCHES

Tewkesbury Abbey’s Christmas Fayre raised £6,098 for abbey funds.

A resumé of individual stalls has been on display within the abbey.

Main Course & Pudding £8.95 Served 12noon-3pm

Pub food served daily 11am - 3pm plus specials board Sunday Roast 12 noon-3pm £5 Function/Meeting Room (capacity 30) - Free Hire

FRIDAY 18th JANUARY

LIVE ALES and Great Ciders too

Come and enjoy famous

ANCHOR SUNDAY ROASTS REAL COOKING with REAL CHIPS

LIVE MUSIC at THE BERKELEY

(Excludes Sunday lunches)

Saturday 6th January TASHA STYLES (local singer - pictured right)

LUNCHTIME SPECIAL TWO MEALS ONLY £9 SHOPPING ON MARKET DAYS? Pop in for a break we’d love to see you Eyes Down at 7.00pm for

NEW MENU

LAUNCHED JANUARY

Saturday 12th January MICHAEL SHAEFFER(guitar/vocals)

SUN 6th and SUN 20th JAN

REAL ALES, REAL CIDERS, REAL PUB! ! TWO LARGE TV SCREENS ! FOOD SERVED 12noon-2.30pm ! TEA & COFFEE

The Anchor 1774, High Street, Tewkesbury

Saturday 19th January STEVE JAMES (vocalist) Saturday 26th January STEVE SOLO (vocals)

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MIKE WILL GET YOU THERE

Local man Mike Gibson has just launched his luxury private hire business MG Executive Travel specialising in airport transfers and business travel.

With 25 years experience in the travel industry, Mike also offers wedding hire packages and trips to sporting events around the UK. The main area of business will be in the Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester areas, but Mike will be offering tailor-made tours for international tourists around the Cotswolds, taking in all the major sites and areas of beauty and interest.

To find out more, ring Mike 01684 294084 or visit on ww.mgexecutivetravel.co.uk.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. After all the festivities and Christmas parties we may find ourselves somewhat thicker around the middle and would feel happier in ourselves if we could tone up and lose a few pounds without uttering the word “Diet”!

Feeling the pinch in your wallet after Christmas and yet want to lose that unwanted weight and join a class? “Zumba with Sue & Kirsty” offer the “January blues unlimited class card”. Purchase a card for £30 allowing you to participate in as many Zumba classes as you like during the month of January – you have the opportunity to participate in a choice of 25 classes per week!

Alternatively, purchase a 10 class Punchcard for £35 – that’s only £3.50 per class as opposed to £4 pay as you go – value for money!

WHAT WE OFFER -

Zumba Zumba Toning Zumba Gold Zumba Gold Toning Zumba Sentao Zumba Cor ZumbAtomic So what are you waiting for? There’s nothing like ZUMBA for de-stressing and adding a bit of fun to life by dancing yourself fit and happy whilst firming up and losing inches in the process. Join us now and see for yourself what everyone else is talking about.

Tel: 07708 381310 (Sue) or 07885 545592 (Kirsty) or 07941 851962 (Vicky).

Check us out on Facebook : Zumba with Sue & Kirsty www.zumbawithsuea n d k i r s t y. c o . u k www.zumba.com

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Due to the sucess of our monthly auctions, we will now be running sales every 3 weeks, and viewing will be on the Wednesdays only on the date prior to the sale.

BEN E We are pleased to report that local garage owner Graham Daly and colleague Daniel Williams returned safely from the “Benedorm or Bust” Rally in September with a sponsorship purse of £1,072 plus Gift Aid for our local charity Army of Angels.

Graham’s distinctive shark car has since been sold to a motor dealer in the south, keen to improve the image of the motor trade.

Graham said “We really enjoyed the whole idea, from designing and making the car, the journey and helping raise money for our local charity.”

D OR M

GENERAL SALE

THURS 10th JANUARY 10.30am (Viewing Weds 9th *ANUARY 10am-7pm)

THURS 31st JANUARY 10.30am

(Viewing Weds 30th *ANUARY 10am-7pm)

www.churchstreet-auctions.co.uk We are the only auction rooms in Tewkesbury

NEW YEAR - NEW HOBBY?

FOR WRESTLING FANS Two great events will be taking place at the Watson Hall in Barton Street on Saturday 26th January.

Hosted by Tewkesbury Championship Wrestling, the first event entitled “Breakout” is a slam wrestling event.

Featuring Azbo The Wreckless One, Shadow, Blade, Britney Crazy and many more.

Starts 1.15pm and ends 3.15pm, £2 entry with profits going to charity.

The second event is “The Beginning of the End Part 1” which starts at 7pm and finishes at 10pm. Featuring local wrestler The Insane Star JP and TBone, Scouse Titan and many other favorites. Entry £5.For more info follow TCW on Facebook.

Why not take up a new hobby this New Year, or perfect an old one and sign up for one of our art courses at THE PAINT POT? Crea!ve Pain!ng & Drawing – Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Starts 15th Jan 2013 8 weeks = £80 + £15 materials Mosaic – Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm 6 weeks = £60 + materials Starts 24th Jan 2013 * (materials cost vary dependant on the size of pieces you choose to undertake)

Glass Art – Tuesdays & Sundays 10.30am – 12.30pm Starts 13th & 15th Jan 2013 8 weeks - £80 + materials • (materials cost vary dependant on the size of pieces you choose to undertake)

See website for full course details Call, email or pop in to book 74 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PY 01684 297747 www.thepaintpot-tewkesbury.co.uk info@thepaintpot-tewkesbury.co.uk ! The Insane Star JP TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 27

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EQUESTRIAN WHAT’S ON ! SUN 6th JAN: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington.

Tel: (01684) 293206.

! SUN 27th JAN: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington.

Tel: (01684) 293206.

! FRI 11th JAN: British Dressage, Summerhouse Equestrian Centre, Hardwicke, Glos.

Tel: (01452) 720288.

! SUN 10th MAR: Hereford & District Riding Club Hunter Trials, Hilltop Cross Country, Ledbury.

Tel: (01531) 632630.

! SAT 26th JAN: Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Summerhouse Equestrian Centre, Hardwicke, Glos.

Tel: (01452) 720288.

! RIDING SCHOOLS: Tewkesbury Riding School, Twyning.

Off A438, opposite Puckrup Hall. Tel: Jo on 07879 027790.

All types of Gates and Fencing supplied and erected • Digger Hire • Flail Hedgecutting • Foundations and Concreting • Ditching and Land Drainage

HEDGEHOGS IN TROUBLE

Hedgehogs make up almost one quarter of the total wildlife casualties we deal with each year and this year more than ever have been admitted (over 1,100), writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

Because of the work and research done, mainly by our vet Tim, our success rate with hedgehogs has been increasing year on year.

The dose rate of drugs used for the treatment of hedgehogs is far higher than for any other species we treat and we publish a medications chart for these dosages which is now used by wildlife centres, hedgehog carers and vets all over the country.

Until a couple of months ago it was quite rare for us to lose a hedgehog (apart from the ones that are admitted with untreatable illnesses or injuries).

Recently, things have changed, and not for the better.

During the spring and autumn months we are used to seeing an increase in the internal parasite burdens in wild animals, and hedgehogs in particular.

One parasite that, although recorded in hedgehogs, we had never seen in the 28 year history of Vale Wildlife Hospital, started to appear a couple of months ago in hogs coming in, was thornyheaded worm so when a few of the sicker ones died we were not altogether surprised. We researched the treatment

A family run business in the heart of the Cotswolds

for these nasties and started treating hedgehogs as they came in. T hen we discovered that they were also coming in with large burdens of fluke, so we had to also give more medications to treat these.

Flukes thrive in wet, humid weather so conditions have been perfect recently. Sheep farmers across the country are

also reporting major problems in their animals due to fluke.

Internal parasite numbers always rise in the autumn and the very wet year we have had this year has made matters even worse. We had to start every new hedgehog on a cocktail of drugs as soon as they were admitted to ensure their survival. Although

they are one of the smaller mammals that we treat at Vale, they are the most probably expensive because of the volume of treatment they need when in care.

Hedgehog numbers are already in serious decline and our changing weather patterns are only adding to their plight.

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) have teamed up to create Hedgehog Street www.hedgehogstreet.or g where you can become a Hedgehog Champion, and learn all about our prickly friends.

If you find a hedgehog out during the day please pick it up and ring us on 01386 882288 and if you want to make a donation you can send it to: Vale Wildlife Hospital, Station Road, Beckford, Tewkesbury, GL20 7AN.

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£280 £350 £380 £520

A Happy New Year to all our customers - we look forward to seeing you in 2013

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This month’s puzzle conceals the surnames of twelve celebrities born in January.

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Treat Yourself!

Great Chinese Food to eat in or take away We use only the finest ingredients for fresh, tasty eating. Delivery service available.

Orders/Bookings 01684 772393 Royal Oak, Bredon, Near Tewkesbury GL20 7LW

Tues-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10.30pm, Open Bank Holidays

TEWKESBURY’S FAMOUS INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT DINE IN • DINE OUT TAKEAWAYS • (01684) 273727 FREE DELIVERY WITHIN SPECIFIED AREA OF TEWKESBURY - OPEN 6pm UNTIL LATE Rajshahi, 121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU FISH & CHIPS KEBABS AND MUCH MORE

FABULOUS FINDS IN TEWKESBURY

LEARN TO HAND CRAFT FUSED GLASS RIGHT HERE IN TEWKESBURY Don’t look at The Paint Pot in Barton Street and think it’s only for the kids. “Grown Ups” can paint pottery there – or even learn how to make Kiln Formed Fused Glass.

Owner Verity’s mum, Lezli Lawrence, has been perfecting her Fused Glass over the last ten years and is still enthralled when she sees the finished pieces.

As Lezli explains, “Each piece is hand crafted and no two are ever the same – they really are truly unique.”

You can make anything from small pieces of jewellery to dishwasher proof tableware by using this technique.

Imagine that as a talking point, especially if you say you’ve made it yourself! Lezli’s adult glass classes are always really popular, so don’t delay

in booking if you fancy having a go at being creative. Follow the link at www.paintpot-tewkesbury.co.uk for more information.

If you don’t have the time to go to classes, you can buy examples of Lezli’s gorgeous glassware at The Paint Pot. I thought the colours of the glass pendants were particularly beautiful and would make a fabulous present – and not just for someone else!

You can follow The Paint Pot Tewkesbury on Facebook. ! More Fabulous Finds on Page 35.

DINER & TAKE-AWAY 116 High Street, Tewkesbury 01684 276186 Mon & Tues 11.45am-8.00pm, Wed-Sat 11.45am-9pm, Sun 12noon-8pm

Tewkesbury fryer

FISH & CHIPS KEBABS AND BURGERS

FOR A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN Columbine Rd, Walton Cardiff 01684 290888 Mon & Tues 4.30pm-10pm; Wed-Sat 12-2pm & 4.30pm-10pm

Quay Street, Tewkesbury 01684 293220 Mon-Fri 11.45-2 & 5pm-11pm; Saturday 11.45-2.30 & 5pm-11pm

TASTE BUDS TOWN CENTRE SANDWICH SHOP

Baguettes - Baps - Salad Boxes - Jacket Potatoes Hot and Cold Drinks and Daily Specials - New Hot Boxes

JANUARY SPECIAL Homemade Chicken, Leek and Bacon Pie Homemade Soups - Bolognaise - Stews

! Lezli Lawrence showing some of her Fused Glass at The Paint Pot.

High St, Tewkesbury (near to Cross) 01684 275373

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Tel: 01684 293386 For an inexpensive advert in this feature call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 29

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TEWKESBURY CUTS THE MUSTARD AGAIN

Tewkesbury’s famous mustard is being made locally again, thanks to a new business set up by Robin Ritchie and Samantha Ramsey. Operating from Hoo House Nursery, the mustard is hand-made using local ingredients and can now be purchased in outlets such as the Tewkesbury Abbey Gift Shop and the Nutrition Centre in the High Street.

Award winning Master Butchers PIG ROASTS OUR SPECIALITY Whatever the occasion, we offer a full pig roast service from 50 to 350 people Choice of free range pig, lamb beef, chicken or mixed roasts.

Heated stainless steel tables supplied with carving equipment, rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and disposable plates and cutlery. Plus salads, baked potatoes and sausages if required. Gazebos available.

CARVE IT YOURSELF OR LET OUR STAFF CATER FOR YOUR FUNCTION Martins Meats, Unit 5, Orchard Industrial Estate Toddington, Cheltenham GL54 5EB Open: Mon-Fri 6.30am-4.30pm, Sat 8.30am-1.00pm

CALL 01242 621493 FAX 01242 602007 e-mail: sales@martinsmeats.com

www.martinsmeats.com

! Samantha Ramsey and Robin Ritchie Tewkesbury mustard is a blend of mustard flour and grated Horseradish root.

It was developed in the town and gained a certain notoriety in the 17th Century, becoming a staple condiment of the kitchens of the time.

Shakespeare mentions the mustard in Henry IV where Falstaff has the line: “his wit’s as thick as Tewkesbury Mustard.”

Originally the mustard was prepared by grinding the mustard seeds into mustard flour,

combining this with finely grated horseradish (and sometimes herbs and spices) then forming the mixture into balls which were then dried to aid preservation.

Tewkesbury Mustard Company make a variety of blends - including the potently hot ‘Goode Wyfe’s Revenge’ and sell it in both jars and traditional ball format. All contain local horseradish and cider. For more details visit the website www.tewkesburymustard.co.uk

Tewkesbury

Tuesdays 6.00pm & 7.30pm The Library, Sun Street

Tewkesbury

Wednesdays 6.00pm Boys Brigade Community Centre, Ashchurch Road, Newtown

Tel: Kathy 01386 750246

A Happy and Prosperous 2013 to all customers old and new from Dan, Jess and the team

Coming Soon to The Farmers Arms

An amazing new menu and daily specials created by our dedicated chefs, who work passionately to offer all our guests fresh, vibrant, mouthwatering dishes ranging from hearty home-made pies, lasagnes and

other traditional dishes to a fantastic a la carte menu and grill. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from local farms and award-winning suppliers in Gloucestershire and the neighbouring counties.

Treat your loved one to a Magical Valentine’s Evening by Candlelight

A specially designed four course menu to tantalise the tastebuds. Glass of bubbly on arrival and a rose for the lady. Available on Thursday 14th February and Friday 15th February evenings.

Visit our website www.farmersarms-lowerapperley.co.uk for full details and the menu.

SUPPER CLUB

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Take advantage of this amazing offer by booking and preordering by 10 pm Monday evening. The menu changes weekly to add variety and can be found on our website or at the bar.Sample dishes to include. Fillet of Herefordshire Beef, King Scallops, Prawns and fresh Sea Bass, Madgett's free range duck and much more.

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING

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Homemade selection of mouthwatering pies and puddings available lunchtimes and evenings

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Check out our website or follow The Farmers Arms on Facebook to find out about our events and latest menus.

Music evenings with fabiulous food - enjoy music genres from opera to rock and roll. Barbecues • Pig Roasts • Beer and Cider Festivals

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

New Year’s Resolutions: make changes to your lifestyle this year

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Now is the time to be thinking about lifestyle changes for 2013, writes local pharmacist Peter Badham.

We can all do something a little different to improve the quality of our life and to improve our long term health outcomes.

Giving up smoking Research tells us that we still have eight million smokers in the UK. Many are young mums.

If you want to try and quit, help is at hand with trained advisors.

At Badhams' Priors Park Pharmacy we can give our patches, gums, inhalers etc all free, if you are exempt on prescription charges, or for £7.65 per week if you pay for your prescriptions.

After four weeks of quitting, we will give you a £25 voucher.

Please come in and see Ceri and have a go.

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ment patches.

Come in to our pharmacy, and discuss how much you drink with one of team in strict confidence. We can confirm if you are drinking excessively and we are there to help.

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Exercise ! Peter Badham

What about drinking a little less?

In 2002 510,000 people were admitted to hospital with drink related illness, it was 1.057,000 in 2009!

I think the way alcohol is now freely available has not helped. I can see a time when we have alcohol replace-

What about walking or cycling more? - it all helps.

Diet We are what we eat, try to eat a range of good foods including free fruit.

At our pharmacy we are going to give every customer a free apple in January. Come in and collect your free apple on the way to/from work.

I wish you all a happy and fit 2013.

Peter Badham

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with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society What a difference a mere 40 years makes to the landscape of Ashchurch!

In 1972 Tewkesbury Comprehensive School was opened as an extension to Elmbury Girls School which had been

! Tewkesbury School in 1970 (above) courtesy of Tewkesbury School’s archive, and (right) the aerial view today taken by Jack Boskett.

A personal and professional approach to your accounting and taxation headaches from a local firm which fully understands your needs.

AVONSIDE - A GYM FOR EVERYONE Meeting the training needs of their clients has always been a priority of the staff at Avonside Gym.

! Accounts Preparation ! Taxation Services ! Book-keeping ! Profit Improvement ! Sage Specialist ! Business Advisor ! Payroll and VAT

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! Sam Smith, Darran Powell,and Sarah Smith of Avonside Gym. To kick off 2013, they are pleased to announce the opening of a large new fitness studio at the gym at Green Lane on Tewkesbury Trading Estate.

This will offer new classes including circuit training, run by personal trainer James Butler, which will focus on legs, bums and tums.

Boxing fitness is raidly expanding in the UK, attracting more and more ladies who favour a total workout.

Sports masseuse Emma Powell runs a massage clinic concen-

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opened in 1961.

Both were built on part of the estates of Walton House (the former home of the Scobell family, the most celebrated member being Barbara Cartland) and Ashchurch House (owned until 1932 by Nathaniel P Milne).

Ashchurch House, after being a children’s home for a time was demolished to make way for Alderman Knight School but Walton House survived with other parts of its land devoted to housing and Tirlebrook School.

However, in 1972 Ashchurch was really rural but the M5 had been opened and it was to attract the industry and housing which now dominate Jack Boskett’s superb photograph from 2012.

A former pupil of Tewkesbury School, Jack is now a freelance photographer who can be contacted via website: www.jackboskett.co.uk .

trating on aches, pains and injury relief. Emma uses specialised techniques to resolve a variety of problems.

To arrange and appointment call 07598 727390.

Yoga and pilates classes will also be added soon - so watch this space for details.

Exceptional personal training, weight management, nutritional assistance and tailor made workout programmes all from £20 a session Call on 07446 181779 Gym Based Circuits to be announced

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LEGAL MATTERS with Thomson & Bancks

New compensation limits in force from February

The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2012 will increase the limits on certain Employment Tribunal awards and other amounts payable under employment legislation from 1st February 2013,writes David Bloxham of Thomson & Bancks Solicitors.

The notable changes made by the new Order are:

! The limit on the amount of a week's pay for the purposes of calculating, among other things, statutory redundancy payments and the basic award for unfair

dismissal will increase from £430 to £450.

of £23.50 a day to £24.20

! The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal goes up from £72,300 to £74,200.

! The minimum basic award in cases where the dismissal was unfair by virtue of health and safety, employee representative, trade union, or occupational pension trustee reasons will increase from £ 5,300 to £ 5,500.

The new rates apply where the event giving rise to compensation or payment occurs on or after 1st February 2013.

For example, in the case of unfair dismissal the rates apply to all dismissals where the effective date of termination falls on or after this date.

Where the dismissal or relevant event falls before 1st February, the old limits will still apply. ! David Bloxham is a partner and Employment Specialist at Quality Solicitors Thomson and Bancks in Tewkesbury and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

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WATER AND HOME HEATING FROM THE SUN A new generation of solar water heaters is arriving on the market. The main difference between them and traditional evacuated tube collectors is that they gather latent heat from the sun and air.

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Refrigerant fluid circulates through the panels and absorbs heat energy from the atmosphere.

This increase in temperature changes the fluid into a gas, which then passes through a compressor - and the temperature increases.

The hot gas then flows through a heat in the exchanger Thermodynamic block, which transfers the heat into the water. The gas then passes through an expansion valve, reverts o liquid and flows back to the panels to repeat the process., The system is very efficient as it works both day and night.

Systems can be developed to run central heating as well.

Local solar specialists AG Boniface & Sons are installing this smart system and anyone interested can view the system in action at their HQ. For more details call 01684 295754.

! (Above) energy specialist Dean Markey picwith the tured Thermodynamic water tank. (Left) the lightweight aluminium solar collector panel

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FABULOUS FINDS IN TEWKESBURY

Cheese to Please in Tewkesbury At 1471 deli in Church Street, we specialise in artisan hand-made cheeses, writes Tim Webley from 1471 Delicatessen.

! Tim Webley at 1471 Delicatessen

ANNUAL SELLS WELL Sales of Tewkesbury Historical Society’s ‘Then and Now Annual 2012’ have been going well.

The book is an anthology of twelve of the features published each month in Tewkesbury Direct. More than that, extra historical information has been added.

Proceeds from the sale of the booklet are being devoted to the running of Tewkesbury Town Museum.

It is available from the Museum, Barton Street, Alison’s Bookshop and Music Room in Tewkesbury High Street, or by ordering through Tewkesbury Historical Society’s website (www.ths.freeuk.com)

Most of our cheeses are so unpasteurized, retaining the full flavour of the milk. With over 100 local, national and international cheeses, there is something for everyone.

The Gloucestershire area is blessed with wonderful farmland for animal grazing – lots of green grass due to an abundance of rain!! This provides us with some good local really cheeses.

Since starting the shop 10 years ago, there has been an increase in local cheese makers.

One such find this week comes from a cheese producer in the Forest of Dean. “Dutchgirl” produce some really good Organic Gouda-style cheeses.

I’m not a fan of “bits” in my cheese as it typically means a lesser quality cheese with poor quality “bits”! Dutchgirl have three varieties of their cheese, one plain,

and two “with bits”; cumin and onion & garlic. These additions are quite traditional on the continent for cheeses, so I’ll let that one go – and it still tastes like an artisan cheese – delicious!

If Gouda’s not your thing, maybe you could try Brie de Meaux & truffle, Comte or a Belgian strong blue.

Why not call in and try a few samples to see what you like.

Cow, sheep or goat, we have the cheese for Ewe. 1471 Delicatessen, 101 Church Street, Tewkesbury.

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SOUNDS AROUND with Rob Wakerley

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New Year’s Resolution to Keep Fit? Make sure you have a health check to help reduce the risk of injury

It is possible to carry an injury around with you without suffering with pain. It is not until you exercise this injury that pain becomes apparent.

A musculoskeletal check up is now available with Katie Hogg - registered Osteopath.

Musculoskeletal check ups will include an assessment of your spine, muscles and posture. Help get the most out of your exercise. Check up £30 (30mins).

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LOCAL JOBS SAVED BY RANDALL AND PAYNE Dashing rumours and speculation, Randall & Payne, with offices in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham, has taken on the business of Morgan Waugh Haines, saving all 27 jobs and retaining the offices on Miller Court, Tewkesbury.

Morgan Waugh Haines were renowned for their personal and professional services for clients and Ian Selwood, managing partner of R&P, said: "Morgan Waugh Haines had been heavily geared as a result of investment decisions made when times were good, but in recent months had found cash flow increasingly difficult. They needed help fast and we were in the position to step in. We are committed to supporting this both to business, increase our footprint in North Gloucestershire ! From left to right, Michele Devereux, and provide continuity Rob Stokes, Ian Selwood and Mike Morgan of service to existing clients, crucial in these hard times."

This concludes an amazing year for R&P, winners of Independent Firm of the Year Wales and SW England at the Accountancy British Awards, for great client innovation, service, teamwork, service in the community and organic growth. They plan to extend their award-winning service to Tewkesbury, North Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

For more information contact: Ian Selwood, Managing partner of Randall & Payne on 01242 548600 or email is@randall-payne.co.uk.

THE JOB, THE MAN, AND THE VAN For a helping hand with your next project, make it easier and give Des O'Neill a call.

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Tewkesbury MOT Centre has been trading since 1996, and has been described in testimonials as ‘a company you can trust to give you an honest service.’

Richard Watts, owner of the Northway- based company, said “We understand that people have busy lifestyles, so we have introduced a brand new collection and delivery service.

“We will now collect customers’ cars for an Mot from the workplace or home and return them once tested.

“We are a independent MOT Centre and don't sell tyres, brakes or exhausts - we just

sell a fair and honest MOT test.

“We also offer a while -you-wait service and can complete an MOT within half an hour.”

Tewkesbury MOT Centre tests all types of vehicles and specialises in cars, small and large vans as well as motorcycles.

The free collection and delivery service is offered within a five mile radius of GL20 8JH (Ashchurch Railway Station).

Tewkesbury Goes Cuckoo Once More!

The annual ‘spot the cuckoo’ competition is taking place in Tewkesbury this month.

Shoppers are tasked to find cuckoos hidden in twenty five shop windows throughout the town, as well as identifying an item on display which is not normally sold at the retail outlet.

The competition is free to enter and there are prizes for the winner and runners-up, which will be announced at the ‘Discover Tewkesbury’ event on Saturday 19th January.

Entries close on Monday 14th January. Entries should be submitted to Helens Allsorts at 13 Church Street, Tewkesbury (together with your contact details) or can be emailed to helensallsorts@yahoo.co.uk. Messages can also be sent to Helensallsorts via Facebook.

“Many of our customers say they would never go anywhere else due to our unrivalled

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CHARITY CAROLS

! Rachal Brockie (CRUK Area Volunteer Manager), Karen Brennan (Bookworm Manager), John Schofield (ex-Chairman Bookworm), Adele Carter (CRUK Volunteer Speaker) at last month’s charity concert.

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A Carol Concert was held in Tewkesbury Abbey last month to celebrate life and raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Volunteer Speaker for Cancer Research UK Heffernan’s Mark immediate family had been struck by cancer four years ago.

One in three people will have been or will be diagnosed with cancer in their life time. The Goal of Cancer Research UK is to reduce the number of deaths, (157,275 last year), by stopping cancer in the first place.

As well as raising awareness for early recognition of symptoms funding supports studies such as: EPIC which explores the links between diet and cancer, research into improving treatments and developing new ones, giving cancer a cold by using the flu virus to attach it, and also providing a 24hr helpline.

Thanks were given to Tewkesbury Tesco for donating the wine for the reception, Cheltenham CRUK for the mince pies and Bookworm Tewkesbury for organising the event.

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C L EARWAY

POLICE NOTES with Sgt. Matt Puttock

BUSY END TO THE YEAR

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As 2012 drew to a close we probably don’t need to tell you what a busy month it has been - you may well have seen our police 4x4 vehicles out trying to wade through the floods to help the local community recently as our weather became more and more severe.

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I am pleased to report that we did not have any vehicles float away, (although several police cars in other areas did get flooded inside and returned to our workshops to be dried out!).

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Christmas is always a busy time for police officers. Works parties or end of term drinks mean that the pubs and clubs tend to be busy, and we work long and hard around issues of drink driving which we all know can destroy lives far too easily.

More than this though, Christmas and New Year can be a particularly tough time for people who might feel a bit lonely, or might be struggling financially, and this is another side of our work where we respond to those who find themselves not coping too well.

You may also have seen us during some of our recent proactive operations.

We have been conducting more and more operations to tackle the things we know cause problems for you in the area – drugs, drink drivers, uninsured cars, anti-social behaviour.

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PROBABLY THE BEST SELECTION OF BUDGET PRICED CARS IN THE AREA

Last month we teamed up with officers from West Mercia Police, Customs and Excise and Trading Standards to stage a large traffic operation on the A46.

The teams were targeting criminals using the roads and to support drink driver initiatives,

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recently launched twitter site (@tewkspolice) where there is all sorts of useful information about our work, as well as pictures from our work in the flooding and even drugs warrants (the ‘big red key’ in action!).

Stay very safe as we move into the depths of Winter, and take extra care and extra time when you drive. Most of all, have a peaceful holiday season, and from all of your local police team, we wish you a happy and prosperous new year

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using specialist ANPR cars (Number Plate Recognition) and the dog section officers.

We have also a conducted number of drugs warrants again this month have that successfully taken significant of quantities drugs out of the community, and we have worked in plain clothes to patrol shopping areas to keep our shoppers safe and shoplifters away from our retailers and businesses.

If you want to know more about where we are working and what we are doing, then please follow us on our

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As your anticipation builds, you might take a few moments to remind yourself how thrilled you are to be alive. In the new year, you can commit to

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Because you realise the value of discipline, you know that you will make every day count.

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NEW MARTIAL ARTS CLUB IN THE WHEATPIECES Newman Martial Arts have recently opened a new Club at the Wheatpieces in Tewkesbury.

To contact Tewkesbury Direct,please call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk Published by Tewkesbury Direct, 3 Station Cottages, Toddington, GL54 5DT. Designed, edited and produced

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The club is run by husband and wife team Lee and Frances Newman, who put family at the forefront of their lessons. They recently welcome their first two members - mother and daughter Mel and Jade.

Frances Instructor

Dinky Divers - learn to swim classes for babies Dinky Divers run ten week classes at Cascades Leisure Centre in Tewkesbury throughout the school term Beginners start in the ‘Dinky Shrimps’ and can progress up to ‘Dinky Sharks’ A ten week course costs £110

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• Forms a close bond between guardian and baby • Provides a complete physical workout for heart, lungs, respiratory system and muscle groups • Improvements to co-ordination, balance and motor skills • Provides the skills required to help a baby should they fall into water accidentally

says “Tae Kwon-Do has become such an important part of my life over the years.

“I’ve seen it build people’s confidence, encourage personalities to flourish and bond families together.

“As a mum-to-be I’m excited about sharing all of this with my new family, and we look forward to working closely with the local community in Tewkesbury and building a friendly community based Club for all family.”

NMA practice Tae Kwon-Do is a high-kicking fast-paced modern Martial Art developed by the Korean Army for unarmed combat. It is an inclusive and accommodating sport suitable for all aged four and above, with varied levels of fitness. It has a wide appeal, offering artistic, competitive and self defences aspects as well as health benefits from increased flexibility.

Family lessons are held all year round at the Wheatpieces Community Centre in Walton Cardiff on Thursdays (5-6pm) and Sundays (4.45-5.45pm).

For details check out www.NewmanMartialAr ts.com

! Instructor Lee Newman (4th Dan), Sam, Mel, Jade and instructor Frances Newman (2nd Dan) at the new martial arts club in the Wheatpieces.

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A stylish new antique centre has opened in Tewkesbury.

Housed in an elegant Georgian building at 39 High Street, Coach House Antiques & Vintage offers two floors of furniture and unusual vintage and retro items, including a vintage menswear section.

The premises were once occupied by the owners of the old Tewkesbury Brewery, Blizzard and Coleman.

The new project is a joint venture between Ruth Lane and Sean Neuvel. Ruth recently celebrated 25 years in the business with her shop Replay Vintage in

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BUTTERCUP IRONING & LAUNDRY SERVICES For all your laundry needs Full service wash Ironing Dry Cleaning etc Pick up and delivery service New premises now open at 5 Chance Street,Tewkesbury

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" TANKS LADS! Captured at Warners Garage in Bredon Road, Tewkesbury, trying to put air in their tyres, these tankers were in town promoting the opening of the new shop for Army of Angels in the High Street.

Army of Angels is a registered charity, based in Tewkesbury. It strives to support members of the UKs armed forces who have been injured, physically or mentally, while serving their country in conflicts around the world. The charity also attempts to aid dependants of Army, Navy and Airforce personnel who find themselves in need. The new store in Tewkesbury is the first of Army of Angels’ charity shops.

Strensham acts as Severe Weather Hub Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is co-ordinating the emergency response for seven fire and rescue services in the South West.

Strensham Services on the M5, near Tewkesbury, will act as the base for strategic command, involving fire and rescue services from around the country supporting services from Worcester down to Devon.

Other services stationed at the base ready to respond include police, the Severn Area Rescue Association, and teams of specialists in mountain rescue.

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FESTIVE FUN IN TEWKESBURY Intrepid local photographer Jack Boskett was out and about in the town during the festive season, armed with his trusty camera.

Neither the heavy rain nor the rising waters of the Severn and Avon put a dampener on the proceedings.

Jack captured these happy scenes at the festival of Christmas lights - can you spot yourself amongst the revellers? " Shoppers throng the streets for the Christmas Market

(All pics by Jack Boskett)

" A huge array of stalls with something to suit all tastes

" Panto Panda Tyson and friends from The Roses Theatre’s production of ‘Aladin’

STATE REGISTERED CHIROPODY AND PODIATRY Lorraine Monck M.Ch.S Emma Godson M.Ch.S We offer the following treatments: " Routine Chiropody treatment i.e. Reduction of callous treatment of corns etc. " Treatment of Ingrowing toe nails " Use of local anaesthetics " Foot assessments prescription of orthotics such as off the shelf arch supports " Tailor made mouldable insoles " Advice on fungal infection etc. " Cryotherapy verruca treatment " Simply Nails (Purely that - a shorter appointment at a reduced cost) " Use of local anaesthetics

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As a local firm we fully understand your business and accounting needs and can offer professional advice within a relaxed environment at a time to suit you.

LOOK WHAT THE FLOOD WATERS LEFT BEHIND!

With Tewkesbury’s history of flooding, you might be forgiven for thinking that one of the best places to live in the town would be on a boat.

Not so for the owners of this narrow boat - which

was lifted by the Avon in flood during November,

" The floods in full flow (Picture: Jack Boskett)

and left completely high and dry.

At the time of going to press, the craft was still stranded on the river bank at the wharf next to the former Healing’s Mill.

We imagine it will be something of a headache for the boat to take to the water again. If anyone has any suggestions as to how it should be refloated, get in touch with Tewkesbury Direct via our website!

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START THE NEW YEAR AT CURVES IT WON’T JUST CHANGE YOUR BODY IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE TOO!!

NO MEN, NO MIRRORS, NO MAKEUP At the start of every year we all make new year’s resolutions or think of ways we want to change our lives. Most ladies wish they could improve the way they look or feel about themselves, whether it be physically or mentally.

A great way to do this is start doing some fun, fast and safe exercise along with other women in the same boat, with the help of our very supportive staff who will encourage and motivate you to reach your goal, Just 30 minutes, 3 times a week can improve your weight, body shape, health and most importantly, your standard of living.

Curves offers a 30-minute workout designed specifically for women. Curves is a refreshingly different approach to fitness and weight loss and appeals to women of all ages, shapes and sizes. The equipment is designed for a woman’s body and if you are fazed by exercise equipment, you will find that ours us easy to use as we use hydraulic resistance rather than cumbersome weight stacks. Our workout combines strength training and cardiovascular exercise, which will help you burn away the unwanted body fat and stabilise your metabolism which, in the long term, will help you keep your weight down. It will also help tone all major muscle groups, increase your fitness levels and generally improve your standard of living: ie. better sleep patterns, decreased back and joint pain etc.

Many women feel intimidated by traditional gyms, but Curves is different. The sense of support you receive at Curves is different from any other gym. We provide you with a supportive environment, which helps motivate you to commit to a regular exercise regime and reach your goals. Busy women can squeeze their workout into their lifestyle and women that have never exercised before enjoy the fact that the workout is self-paced and adjusts automatically to their fitness levels. The biggest bonus of all is during a 30-minute workout at Curves you can burn up to 500 calories, Over 4 million women worldwide have discovered Curves and have realised how it can change their lives, you too can change your life whether you want to lose weight, tone up or improve your health and wellbeing we can help ...... every 30 minutes spent at Curves will get you that one step closer to achieving your goal.

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LIKE TO LUNCH? JOIN THE CLUB!

For more than forty years, Tewkesbury’s Wednesday Lunch Club has been serving home cooked meals to the over 65s.

Members drop by to enjoy a two course meal, which is served each week at Elizabeth Wyatt House in Barton Street (opposite the entrance to the hospital).

In recent months, numbers of attendees have been in decline and the organisers are extending an invitation to all local senior citizens to call in.

A spokesperson for the club said: “We offer a two course lunch with tea and coffee for £4.00, we can also arrange transport for an extra 50p.

“It is a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones, and have a lovely chat and catch up!”

The club also organises an annual day trip, has been on trains, boats and visited local gardening/shopping outlets. A Christmas party is also organised.

Anyone who would be interested in meeting the club, and stop for a

" (Above and below) Christmas party time at the Wednesday Lunch Club

traditional home cooked lunch, should call Debbie on (01684) 298996 or just drop in to

Elizabeth Wyatt House in Barton Street any between Wednesday 10.30am and 12 noon.

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" FRIENDS CHRISTMAS FUND RAISER The Friends of Southend Farm group (pictured above) sealed a successful year’s fund raising with a charity mince pie day last month. Each year Kathy Stagg and her colleagues organise a series of fundraising events at fetes at Southend Farm in Tredington, near Tewkesbury.

2012’s grand total was £4,266.45p - which will go to Cancer Research UK. The latest event, a bingo game, raised £422.55. Kathy has asked us to thank all the local traders for their very generous donations.

TEWKESBURY BUSINESS HELPS TO BRING ANIMAL MAGIC Buttercup Ironing in Tewkesbury are looking for donations for Cheltenham Animal Shelter.

Blankets, pet treats and toys are all welcomed - along with dried and tinned pet food for the centre’s dogs, cats and rabbits.

Whether the animals are exotic Persians or Pomeranians, scruffy moggies or mutts, Cheltenham Animal Shelter and the Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association give the same level of care to all. Donations can be taken in to Buttercup Ironing’s shop at 5 Chance Street. For more details of the animal centre’s work, call 01242 548775 or email fundraising@gawa.org.uk

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Busy time for SARA The latter part of 2012 saw the Tewkesburybased Severn Area Association Rescue attend over 20 flood related incidents.

These included the evacuation of local residents and pets. The organisation, which is based at the Water Rescue Centre next to Tewkesbury Fire Station is entirely funded by public support and voluntary donation. Help is currently needed to replace damaged kit. For more details, visit the website www.sara-rescue.org.uk

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" Nichola Davis who part took in the Royal Hop Pole’s charity abseil for CLIC. Nichola celebrated her 40th birthday at the same time.

CHARITABLE CUSTOMERS 2012 was a busy year for customers and staff of Tewkesbury’s Royal Hop Pole Hotel.

They rallied round with various fund raising efforts, achieving a grand total of £1800 for CLIC the charity which helps young people with cancer.

Manager Linda Coxhall told us that staff organised events including a skydive, football tournament and an abseil (above) to raise money. Suggestions for new fundraising ideas for 2013 are most welcome.

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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

by Rachel Joyce (local Cotswold author) - £7.99

Harold, a Devonshire man, pops out to post a letter to Queenie a sick ex-colleague, but instead carries on walking to visit her in her hospice in Berwick, arriving 87 days and 627 miles later in worn out yachting shoes.

The variable experiences he incurs, and other travellers he meets on the road add structure to this tale.

And what about Maureen, his wife?

Left behind wondering what he is doing, and why he is doing it.

The reality of their married life is played out as Harold trudges along.

A moving tale with a message. Out in paperback on January 3rd.

Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop and Music Room 138-139 High St Tewkesbury

Massive range of carpets and floorings from bespoke to budget ranges, right here in Tewkesbury.

All fitted by our own experts - from a single room to a whole house.

Old carpets taken away furniture moved etc, all at no extra cost to you!

SEE IN STORE FOR OTHER FANTASTIC OFFERS

WE ARE OPEN Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.00pm Saturday 10am-5.00pm 30% saving applies to selected ranges in our sale

102 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5AB Tel: 01684 276272

Call in, phone or visit our website for more information on our special offers.

• Home visits available • FREE Measuring service

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Bredon  £595,000    

Walton Hill, Deerhurst  £585,000    

Longdon  £475,000    

   

   

   

   

   

Twyning  £250,000    

   

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   

Northway  £275,000

Tewkesbury  £265,000    

   

Walton Cardiff  £345,000

Walton Cardiff  £300,000    

   

   

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Newtown  £215,000    

Walton Cardiff  £195,000    

Tewkesbury Park  £170,000    

   

   

   

Walton Cardiff  £123,000    

Tewkesbury  £115,000    

   

Tewkesbury  £140,000

Tewkesbury  £135,000    

   

   

   

Tewkesbury  £115,000    

   

   

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TASTE OF THE 20s

Local sandwich and snack bar owner Kate Mason has recently themed her Tewkesbury shop, Taste Buds, with the two iconic comedians of the 1920s, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

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12 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

When figures of the pair first appeared in the window, they became a talking point amongst customers.

So much so, that Kate decided to re-vamp the whole shop front in a 1920s style, so people could easily pinpoint the sandwich bar.

Kate prides herself on providing busy townsfolk with a choice of freshly made sandwiches and hot take-away snacks from her shop.

Home-made seasonal specials are also offered at Taste Buds, which is on the High Street near the Cross.

" Kate Mason outside her Taste Buds shop

We urgently need books, music and stamps We house-clear books and music

Bookworm Tewkesbury Transport

CROSS STILL UNDER WRAPS Tewkesbury Cross is currently shrouded in scaffolding, after movement in the stonework was noted when it was cleaned recently.

Cllr Kevin Cromwell said :”The Council is awaiting a report before we can decide on a course of action.

The cross has been clad for safety reasons.”

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            

                

                  

      

          

         

                   

          

            

      

              

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" 1: What did the archaeologist Howard Carter discover in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, in January 1924?

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The secret wartime airfield was built partly in the landscaped grounds of Croome Park, the ancestral seat of the Earls of Coventry, and now in the stewardship of the National Trust.

Bob Shaw’s book ‘Top Secret Boeing’ tells the life story of one of the most unusual but most valuable aircraft at Defford - the unique Boeing 247-D (serial number DZ203), the only one of its kind in Europe.

‘The Boeing’, as everyone called it, was one of the most popular aircraft at Defford from 1942 to 1947, well loved by pilots and scientists alike.

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Churchill and President Roosevelt.

Bob Shaw explains what ‘The Boeing’ was used for, how it came to be so unexpectedly successful, so that it was placed in the ‘Top Secret’ category to be under armed guard day and night. He tells of the airmen and scientists who flew in it, and solves the abiding mystery about what happened to ‘The Boeing’ in the harsh winter of 1947.

Top Secret Boeing by Bob Shaw (ISBN 9780954704513) is now on sale in the National Trust shop at Croome Park, Waterstones in Cheltenham, and AliBookshop in son’s Tewkesbury.

" (Above) An aviation celebrity: ‘The Boeing’ at RAF Defford in 1942. " (Below) Bob Shaw, the author of Top Secret Boeing, shows the book to Graham Evans, the Chairman of the Defford Airfield Heritage Group, who lives in Tewkesbury.

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BOSKETT’S VIEW " This month we feature the second in our series of aerial photographs taken by Jack Boskett. In focus is the recent housing development near the marina (1).

Looking in a south easterly direction, the B4080 Tewkesbury to Bredon road crosses the picture, with Mitton (2) and Newtown (3) beyond. To the left of the image are the industrial estates flanking the M5 motorway (4). Also in the picture are Tewkesbury School (5), The Wheatpieces (6), and Morrison’s Supermarket (7).

Jack took the photograph from a helicopter piloted by local businessman Anthony Stockman.

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Commercial premises comprising of motor garage, the garage premises now has planning for re-development.

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" Tewkesbury Tigers Under 13s side in their new kit

HIRE FIRM HELPS YOUNG TIGERS TO AIM HIGHER Tewkesbury Tigers Under 13s side now have a smart new playing kit to inspire future performances, thanks to their latest sponsors WHC. WHC, which hires tools and plant equipment, opened a new centre at Ashchurch last year.

Youngsters from the club went along to the depot in Alexander Way, are pictured and (above) alongside one of the many pieces of heavy plant available for hire.

The under thirteen side can normally be found playing and training at Tewkesbury RFC’s Moats ground on Sundays from 10.30am.

The tigers, which is the junior section of Tewkesbury RFC, now has over 200 boy and girl players, but new members are welcome.

SENIORS KICK OFF NEW YEAR AT HOME Tewkesbury RFC’s first XV start the new year with a home league fixture against Frampton Cotterell, on Saturday 5th January. Tewkesbury will be looking to avenge the defeat they suffered at high - flyers Frampton earlier this season.

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Maritime Volunteers Get Royal Seal of Approval A national nautical charity is all at sea after being awarded a prestigious award from Buckingham Palace.

The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) has just been awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012 for volunteer work carried out during the year including marshalling duties at the Olympics and work undertaken during the Queen’s jubilee.

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen's coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups.

Locally, The MVS Severn Unit meets in Tewkesbury at 7.30 p.m. every Monday, and is part of a national organisation with more than thirty units across the country.

The Tewkesburybased Severn Unit have been involved this year in providing safety boat cover for local Jubilee celebrations held on the

" Severn Unit MVS clearing signage from the river banks at the confluence of the Avon and Severn in the Autumn Avon, helping keep the Avon and Severn safe by assisting in maintenance of important signage on the river banks, clearing debris from the river and helping out in the recent floods..

Nic Head of unit, Price from Bredon said, “As a uniformed organisation, the MVS have a real part to play in the community.

“We have a proud history, formed from the ashes of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service with a training programme second to none,” he said.

“It is wonderful to get positive recognition by gaining such a prestigious award and we are

already looking forward to operating a full training programme in 2013.

“I’d recommend any one who is interested in boats and maritime activities to visit us; you don’t need any previous experience as our training programme takes all abilities into account” Severn unit’s volunteers were in action when floods hit at the end of 2012. They were called out to give assistance a number of times at the marina, Tewkesbury Sailing Club and the town moorings.

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A TOUR OF TEWKESBURY ABBEY

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A national monument steeped in history, the Abbey has a history going as far back as 1102 and internationally it is as interesting and as beautiful as it gets.

Visitors come from all over the world to see its secrets and so should you.

To tempt you to make a visit, photographer Jack Boskett, highlights a few of the aspects that make the Abbey such a fabulous place of interest.

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! Stunning painted roof above the Choir Stalls

! Peace and tranquility

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" FIRST LONDON PASSENGERS LEAVE ASHCHURCH FOR TEWKESBURY: local photographer Jack Boskett was up early to capture the scene as the 05.39 Worcester Shrub Hill to Paddington service stopped at Ashchurch station for the very first time.

Pictured above are members of the Council and Ashchurch, Tewkesbury & District Rail Promotion Group (ATDRPG) standing by the London bound service, a First Great Western HST. Gloucestershire County Council are sponsoring the stop for a twelve month trial, following successful lobbying by the ATDRPG. The new service provides the first direct local rail link with the capital for many years.

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" TRIPLE FAMILY HONOURS: pictured above are instructor Paul Wanklyn, Sarah Boden, Jake Boden and Bradley Boden of Tewkesbury’s White Tiger Tae Kwon-Do Club. The three family members all won medals at the recent N.I.T.A. British Open Championships. Mum Sarah won gold and silver in her disciplines while son Jake took a silver and a bronze with brother Bradley sparring to silver too.

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