Tewkesbury Direct Magazine January 2016

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VITAL LINK MAKES RIVERSIDE WALK A REALITY A scheme aimed at completing a public pathway alongside the eastern side of the river Avon in Tewkesbury has begun.

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Thanks to a vital piece of land that has been released to the borough council by Tewkesbury Wetherspoons and subsequent funding from the Gloucestershire Environmental Trust, the completion of a scenic riverside walk can now become a reality.

The idea of a riverside walk was first introduced over 60 years ago when American soldiers staying in the town left the borough council a small financial legacy to provide improved access to the river.

While much has been achieved since then such as the promenade in Back of Avon - the final link in the walk has never been achieved as a result of lack of access to the required section of land.

However after extensive negotiations, Wetherspoons gifted the final vital piece of land to Tewkesbury Borough Council back in August

䡵 Ward Councillor Mike Sztymiak, Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management, Councillor David Waters and Gloucester-shire Environmental Trust Manager, John McLaughlin at the new Riverside Walk in Tewkesbury

so that the walk could be completed.

The council, more recently, applied for and match-funded a grant of £25,000 provided by Gloucestershire Environmental Trust in order to deliver the longawaited project.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management, Cllr Dave Waters, said: “We are delighted that we are finally able to start work

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on this beautiful walkway after years of planning.

“It has been a great community-led project and will provide new and improved access to the scenic riverside in Tewkesbury.

“Once the walk is finished it will not only benefit visitors to the town but it will be a fantastic asset for local residents to enjoy.”

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tion of the path, which will include metal railings, a new footpath in blue clay pavers, new kerbs and bollards to the St Mary’s Lane car park, and extensive work to the river bank.

There will also be natural stone benches and fencing added to enhance the attractiveness of the area.

It is expected the works will be completed in spring 2016.

The idea of a riverside walk was supported by members of the public at a consultation held by the Tewkesbury Town Centre Master Plan team in 2011.

Since the start of the 2015 financial year, The Gloucestershire Environmental Trust has offered grants of over £700,000 to local organisations.

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Style wars The students of Tewkesbury School have once again impressed with their amazing catwalk creations.

During the Autumn schools; Tredington, imaginative designs.

Term, they worked hard Twyning, Ashchurch, Entries were judged by a to produce outfits for the John Moore, Tirlebrook panel of Stars Wars sci-fi themed catwalk and Alderman Knight themed judges along show “Style Wars” School. with guest judge, author which took place on Year 13 students and TV presenter Stuart Thursday 10th Maddi O’Niell, Holly Hillard, who is a former December, to great Walker, Laura Moss, Tewkesbury School stuacclaim.

Megan Jones and Megan dent. In the lead up to the show Stuart also came into school to work with Year 9 students to make beautiful zipfronted bags.

Mrs Cummins, teacher of textiles at the school said, “There was a brilliant atmosphere at the fashion show and some inspirational pieces were showcased.

I am so proud - not only Catwalk Queens Pic:©Jack Boskett of the standard of work The show featured Graham organised a the children have proover 40 different outfits competition for the priduced - but also of their created by Tewkesbury mary children with the positive attitudes, School students. Those challenge to design a behaviour and the way in Year 9 made jazzy sci-fi inspired t-shirt. the young people reprewaistcoats; Year 10 and Out of over 60 entries, sented Tewkesbury 12 students created their 24 students were chosen School”. to come in to school to custom-made sci-fi outWinners were: Year 5/6: print their t-shirts and Ellie Upton from fits, while the Year 11 then model them at the Alderman Knight and and 13 students showcatwalk show.

Fraser Matharu from cased their GCSE and A level work.

On the night, the Year Tirlebrook; Year 10: The fashion show 6 children really stole Alyssa Lefley; Year 12: also included a section the show with their Danielle Lewis; Winning from six local primary energetic routines and House: Hodgkin.

Style icons: Tewkesbury school students at their fashion show Pic: ©Jack Boskett

MUSEUM FUNDRAISING TALKS ARE EXTENDED A series of fundraising lectures for Tewkesbury Museum have proved so popular that they are being extended into the Spring.

The talks have built up a good following each fortnight, with a wide range of subjects including an almost forgotten history of Tewkesbury's Boat-builders, an evening with the books of Tewkesbury author John Moore, followed by a John Moore themed Poems and Pints evening - and 'A Pilgrim's Progress' from Stoke Orchard to Santiago.

The next date Tuesday January 12th at the Trinity Hall in Oldbury Road Tewkesbury, starting at 7pm. The talk will be given by Roger Workman on the history of his family’s award-winning business, Cotteswold Dairy.

The museum in Barton Street is now too small to hold public talks, so the organisers have moved to Trinity Church Hall. All facilities are on one level with free parking in the adjacent Spring Gardens car park after 5.30pm.

Entrance is just £3 which includes a cup of tea/coffee and cake. The talk is approx one hour with Q&A refreshments and will finish about 8.30pm (all out by 8.45). Tickets will be on the door, but hall has limited seating - so be early. For further information contact Geoff Pope Tel: 01684 297874.

Further talks are booked for Tuesday February 2nd and Monday February 15th.

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ALES FESTIVAL COMES OF AGE Tewkesbury’s Winter Ales festival returns to the Watson Hall next month, for the 21st time. Organised by the local branch of CAMRA, the event starts with a members only evening on Thurs 4th Feb, with public sessions running from Friday 5th until Sunday 7th. For more details visit the website tewkesburycamra.org.uk

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YMCA RAILWAY PROGRAMME Tewkesbury YMCA Railway Society gets its 2016 programme underway on Tuesday 12th January with a presentation by Chris Wilkinson from the Worcester Locomotive Society.

Entitled “The Fairbrother Collection” it will include scenes around Malvern, Tewkesbury, Ashchurch and Gloucester.

On Tuesday 26th there is a tribute to Bill Potter and members nights will be held on 5th and 19th. All start at 7.45pm. For more details call Ian Boskett on 01684 290136.

Epiphany carols in the Abbey The Epiphany Carol Service at Tewkesbury Abbey takes place at 6.00 pm on Sunday 10th January 2016.

The service which marks Tewkesbury Abbey will the end of the Twelve be led by The Bishop of Days of Christmas celeGloucester, Bishop brates the day called Rachel. The church is Epiphany, or Three decorated and lit by over Kings Day. 5,000 candles.

This day, which falls The chapels at the on January 6th, or the East End of the Abbey Sunday closest to it, is are decorated with cancelebrated as the day dles and floor displays when the three wise which this year celebrate men, also called the Festivals of the churches three kings, first saw year. All are welcome at baby Jesus and gave him any of the Abbey gifts.

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FROM A COURT TO A CASTLE In the mid-eighteenth century Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown set about transforming the countryside around Croome Court, creating one of England’s most celebrated parks. This was Brown’s earliest landscape - commissioned by the Earl of Coventry - but fell into a sorry state in the twentieth century as the owners simply could not afford to maintain it. The house was sold and used for various purposes until it eventually came into the stewardship of the National Trust, who acquired the grounds in 1996.

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Over a twenty year period, the Trust has gradually brought Brown’s magnificent vision of bucolic England back to life - and work on the house is now underway.

While our ‘there and back’ route crosses National Trust land it is via public footpaths and no fee is payable.

Park, with care, at the roadside near the impressive arched gateway at Croome Court.

(National Trust members may use the car park, but please check winter opening hours).

Look for a five bar gate on the left, and go over the adjacent stile into a thicket. (1).

Follow a concrete pathway which leads across some rough ground and eventually out into the wider parkland. To your right you can see the Rotunda, one of many architectural curiosities in Croome Park (2).

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Below to your left you can see the government buildings and installations of the former RAF Defford airfield, an important WWII station.

Keep straight ahead and through a gate (3) into a small wood. Exit through a gate and walk across a field to a stile (4). Cross this and head towards a metal gate and into a meadow (5). Here the path descends and bears slightly left, down to a road. Turn right, (6) and walk on to Dunstall Common, carrying on until you reach what looks like a ruined

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This is Dunstall Castle - one of the three ‘eyecatchers’ outside Croome

Park, designed to delight the onlookers eye from various points around the park.

This particularly structure was designed

by Robert Adam in 1766 as ‘whimsical folly’ with elements of both a castle and a church.

Ironically, the folly was in real danger of collapse until being restored by the National Trust in 2010 and is now open at certain times of the year.

Retrace your steps across the common and park, back to the car.

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HISTORIC BOOK PRESENTED TO LIBRARY Tewkesbury Historical Society has presented a copy of its publication ‘Noble Band of Heroes’ to Tewkesbury Library.

The book is a history of all those from Tewkesbury who lost their lives because of the First World War. It comprises not only those whose names are commemorated on memorials, but also those who, for whatever

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reason, were omitted.

Copies are still available of the Historical Society’s third ‘Then and Now’ book, based on the popular articles published in Tewkesbury Direct. Proceeds from sales go to the charity Combat Stress.

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This is an unusual story based in the mid 1970s and extending through to 1985, a first novel which was awarded the Desmond Elliott Prize for 2015.

The two main characters are father, James and his daughter, Peggy, who he calls Punzel. Starting in London where they live with wife Ute, who as a concert pianist is often away on tour. The threat of the Cold War and the end of their world as they know it is a theme that smothers their household.

James creates his own well-stocked shelter while friends invade their privacy for meetings planning their unknown future.

The story moves dramatically to Germany to an isolated hut, 'die hutte', in a clearing in the forest. Telling Peggy the rest of the world has ended, James takes her off to this remote location which alas is not what he had been told it was, being nothing more than a ramshackle shed in need of repair.

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This is an immaculately presented substantial home, which offers spacious and light accommodation throughout. The grounds extend at the rear incorporating a range of useful outbuildings including a double garage and 3 Harlow loose boxes, approached via a gravel drive at the side of the property. Self contained one bedroom annex. EPC E & D respectively.

Bredon’s Norton

£850,000

Handsome Grade II listed detached country home with detached outbuildings and beautiful gardens. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; dual aspect lounge; dining room; large kitchen/ breakfast room; 2 bathrooms; laundry room; ample parking; character throughout; detached carport; detached 2 storey brick outbuilding.

Bushley Green

£750,000

Grade II Listed farmhouse sympathetically updated, whilst retaining many original features. 4 double bedrooms; master with dressing room & ensuite; large kitchen/breakfast/family room; utility & large pantry; 3 reception rooms; family bathroom; downstairs wc/shower room; double garage; attractive gardens; driveway parking; attic with potential.

Bredons Norton

£595,000

Pamington

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Tewkesbury

£475,000

Walton Cardiff Village

£450,000

Sitting within a 2 acre plot and backing onto open fields, this is an immaculately presented Grade II listed cottage with detached one bedroom annex. 4 bedrooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; dual aspect lounge; dining room; downstairs wc; utility; family bathroom; ample driveway parking.

This is a beautiful home offering space, elegance and stunning gardens, in all the plot is approx. 1/4 acre. 4 bedrooms; large entrance hall; lounge; separate dining room; large conservatory; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; utility; double glazed windows; gas central heating; garage; ample parking; walking distance of town centre. EPC E.

A large generously proportioned detached village home, located within a delightful rural location. 4 bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; downstairs wc; large office; family bathroom; ample driveway parking; private garden. EPC E.

Great Washbourne

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

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Delightful Grade II listed detached village home which has been sympathetically extended and improved situated within a lovely village location. 3/4 bedrooms; 2/3 reception rooms; Pretty gardens; small paddock with lovely views; ample driveway parking; family bathroom; guest wc; Oil fired heating.

Bushley Green

£395,000

Stonehills

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Mitton

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Earls Croome

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Handsome Georgian double fronted town house within walking distance to the town centre. 4 double bedrooms; 3 separate reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; utility; downstairs shower room; upstairs bathroom; library/study; large garden; ample driveway parking; lovely original features.

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A lovely detached house with rear garden backing onto open fields. 4 bedrooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; lounge; downstairs wc; family bathroom; ample driveway parking; garage. EPC D.

A large, executive styled detached home on this popular residential development. 4 bedrooms; master & 2nd bedroom with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; conservatory; utility room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; income generated solar panels; south facing garden; double garage. EPC B.

Sitting in an idyllic location, this red brick Victorian cottage is quite delightful. 4 bedrooms; dual aspect lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; utility room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; garden backing onto open fields; driveway parking. EPC E.

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This is a large detached family home with 6 bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have ensuite shower rooms with the master bedroom also benefitting from a dressing area. There is a large square lounge with dual aspect windows; separate dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; private low maintenance garden. Double garage. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

£325,000

A handsome, double fronted detached home was built in the late 1950s and benefits from the era’s generously proportioned layout. Sitting in a good sized private, corner plot the south facing gardens are lovely. 3 double bedrooms; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; UPVC windows; gas central heating; garage. EPC E.

Tewkesbury

£295,000

Newtown

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Twyning

£275,000

Strensham

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Mitton

£225,000

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

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

Comfortably snuggled up to the Manor House, this delightful cottage enjoys the grandeur of the communal grounds. 2 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen; 2 reception rooms; garage; ample parking; family bathroom.

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Semi rural location for this immaculately presented bungalow. 2 double bedrooms; modern kitchen; lounge; conservatory; shower room; south facing garden; ample driveway parking. EPC D.

Immaculate inside and out, this delightful semi detached bungalow is within walking distance to the town centre. 2 bedrooms; lounge; modern kitchen; conservatory; shower room; private rear garden; single garage. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

Twyning

Tewkesbury

£215,000

£190,000

£190,000

This home is so beautifully presented you may just want to move in as is! 3 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; kitchen/ dining room; garage with power & light; rear access; parking; garden. EPC D.

Great opportunity to buy this modern mid terraced house in this sought after village location. 2 double bedrooms; lounge; good sized kitchen/ dining room; family bathroom; garden; parking; rear gated access. EPC E.

Surprisingly spacious and within easy walking distance of the High Street. 3 double bedrooms; contemporary styled kitchen/breakfast room; utility/wc; lounge; large family bathroom; ample off road parking; garden; side and rear access from garden. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

Tewkesbury

Rosefields

£180,000

A delightful home in the popular residential area of Walton Cardiff. 3 bedrooms; bathroom; lounge/dining room; modern kitchen; downstairs wc; south facing rear garden; single garage; ample parking; gas central heating; open aspect overlooking small green to the front. EPC C.

£135,000

First floor apartment located within the heart of the town centre. 2 bedrooms; good sized lounge; contemporary styled kitchen; modern bathroom; double glazed windows; allocated parking; walking distance to the local amenities.

EPC C.

£130,000

Stylish, modern and with two double bedrooms; master with ensuite shower room - this is a super top floor apartment.

Under 10 years old - some NHBC remaining; Located on the popular Rosefields development within easy walking distance of the town centre; Open plan living room, modern kitchen; bathroom; allocated parking. Gas central heating. EPC B.

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TewkesBury A unique conversion and first floor extension together with fully glazed frontage of THE OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, retaining original features of ground floor externals and mullion stone window frames. £385,000

Bredons Hardwick 2 bed semi detached barn is ideally positioned forming part of a small community within the hamlet. Character features, double glazing and GCH, low maintenance gardens, views over open farmland. £310,000

pamingTon Well presented 3 bed detached bungalow located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Newly fitted kitchen, PVCu double glazing and off road parking for 2 cars. Open country side also adds to the appeal. £289,950

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Kitchen/diner, lounge, 4 bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom. GCH, refitted shaker style kitchen, workshop. £279,950

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sToneHills Located in a cul-de-sac and a South West facing sheltered back garden making it quite a sun trap. 4 bedrooms (master en suite shower room) & family bathroom. Integral garage, gas fired C/H & PVCu double glazing. £250,000

Bredon 3 bedroom detached family home within walking distance of sport amenities, village hall, shop/post office, Doctors surgery. PVCu double glazing and GCH, garage and driveway with off road parking for 3 cars. £235,000

upTon upon severn An excellent opportunity for those wanting to put their own stamp on this 3 bed link detached family home with views to the rear aspect over open farmland.

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TewkesBury 3 bed mid terraced family home ideal for first time / investment buyer. Entrance porch, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, store area, family bathroom. PVCu double glazing, GCH and off road parking for 2 vehicles. £169,950

TewkesBury An opportunity to purchase what is believed to be one of oldest properties circa (15th Century) being located within the heart of Tewkesbury. Partial double glazing and gas fired central heating system. £150,000

TewkesBury Cash/Investment buyers only. 3 bedroom flat, is set over two floors, with the added benefits of PVCu double glazing, gas central heating, allocated parking for 1 car, enclosed south facing courtyard garden. No onward chain. £98,000

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Due to high demand and record sales during 2015, we require new properties to satisfy numerous buyers.

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Wishing everyone a Prosperous and Happy New Year

with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society It is hard to believe that the two photographs were taken in approximately the same place – the modern Hollams Road, writes John Dixon.

Rhodes Real Estate, 6 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA 寿 01684 275411

THEN (right) may well have been about 1919 with a newly returned soldier – in uniform with a medal pinned to his belt.

The glorious blossom suggests that it was taken in spring. As the photograph is a treasure of the Howells family who gave me it, we can assume the man is working in Howell’s two-acre nursery garden. Thomas Howell was the family head who sired 7 sons and 3 daughters before he died in 1915.

Already the sons had scattered, because there was insufficient employment in the garden. Significantly 3 emigrated to Canada in 1913 – part of an emigration flood to the Dominions. The seventh, Clarence, was conscripted and died in the first Iraq War in 1917.

The widowed mother could not cope and followed yet another daughter, Lilian, to Canada in 1921.

Several failed attempts to sell followed, until success for the Howells came in 1922.

By 1929 it was on the market again and Cllr. Syd Walkley deplored the failure of the council to buy it.

He had his way by 1938, when it was announced that the council was to build houses on the gardens. The Cllr. had his reward when one of the streets was named Walkley Road.

www.rhodesre.co.uk Howell’s Nursery Gardens, circa 1919

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Look east, Hollams area, December 2015 The NOW picture (above) features some of the houses built in 1938 – instead of fruit, people are nurtured there now.

Poignant Post Script: the donor of the photograph was Lilian’s daughter, who visited with her own daughter, Barbara.

They were so excited to find a Tewkesbury Street named after the family. It was my sad duty to inform them that the Swilgate Council Houses were named after the builderMayor G.P. Howell, based in nearby Barton Street. It is an honour to have met our Canadian visitors.

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NORTHWAY CHRISTMAS FETE The Christmas Fete at Northway Village Hall organised by the Northway Community Volunteers (NARHA) was welcomed by the Community who came to support the event despite the damp day.

A large Marque was generously borrowed which enabled all to enjoy the afternoon with Santa in his grotto and Christmas music, snow and numerous stalls something for everyone to enjoy.

The Village Hall has been decorated by volunteers who applied for

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a grant from the Barnwood Trust which enabled them to buy the materials to give the hall a much needed make over.

A group of volunteers met every Monday to create bunting that can be used at various events.

The hall has been transformed into a welcoming local meeting

place for locals with the new BMX track and recently new equipped play park for the children to play in.

New folding tables have been purchased with a grant from the Barnwood Trust and contribution from Northway Community Volunteers (NARHA).

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MEET THE PRODUCERS DAY Saturday 30th January 10am - 4pm

Gourmet Foods and Farm Fresh Vegetables

䡵 This years Christmas fair at Tewkesbury Abbey drew in the crowds for a traditional treat. By Jack Boskett.

Fine Wines, Spirits, Ales and Ciders

DESIGN WEBSITES PRINT A special day to meet the expert growers, farmers and manufacturers who supply our fine foods

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Start the year, discovering the true taste of Great Foods and Wine

Selec on of Fine Meat, Cooked Meats and Pies

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Reception Hall | Living Room With Wood Burner | Kitchen With AGA & Walk In Pantry | Family/Dining Room | Cloakroom | Study | Four Double Bedrooms | Ensuite & Family Bathroom | Single Garage | Energy Rating E

NEWTOWN

WALTON CARDIFF

£385,000 A superbly presented large 3 bed detached cottage with sizeable gardens, ample parking and the former 'Old Pendock School' as a double garage.

Three Reception Rooms | Kitchen /Breakfast Room | Utility & Cloakroom | Three Double Bedrooms | Ensuite & Family Bathroom | Large gardens | Energy Rating E

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£285,000 A very impressive double fronted four bed detached in close proximity to the much sort after John Moore Primary School.

Reception hall | Through Lounge | Family Kitchen Diner | Utility Room | Guest Cloakroom | Four Bedrooms | Ensuite & Main Bathroom | Private Garden | Garage & Off Road Parking | Energy Rating D

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£193,000

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An extended three bed semi detached in an excellent residential area of Tewkesbury with no onward chain.

An extended 1930s, three bedroom semi-detached house in this popular road.

An extended three bedroom mid terrace house with parking in the heart of Tewkesbury.

Porch | Hallway | Etended Kitchen With Breakfast Area | Living Room | Dining Area | Rear Hall | Cloakroom | Thee Bedrooms | Bathroom | Private Rear Garden | Garage & Off Road Parking | Energy Rating C

1930's Semi Detached House | Three Double Bedrooms | Kitchen/Dining Room | Generous Living Room | Conservatory | Utility & Downstairs Cloakroom | Large Gardens | Ample Off Road Parking | Energy Rating E

Hall | Living Room |Kitchen Diner | Rear Hall | Cloakroom Snug/Office | Conservatory | The Bedrooms | Ensuite | Family Bathroom | Low Maintenance Gardens | Off Road Parking | Energy Rating D

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£180,000

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£171,950

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A modern extremely well presented mid terrace family home with off road parking for two vehicles and generous garden.

A modern semi detached house set pleasantly away from the road and behind a quiet area of open green.

A very well presented three bedroom mid terrace house with generous parking and private gardens.

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COTTESWOLD DAIRY FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD Cotteswold Dairy are delighted to announce that they have won the Family Business of the Year award at the premier Food & Farming Industry Awards, which was held at the House of Commons on Friday 11th December 2015.

The Food & Farming Industrial Awards are a very prestigious national event for all food and Farming businesses across the UK and was attended by Roger and George Workman, who received it on behalf of the business. Roger commented “This is a very great honour and recognition to not only us as a family but to all of our staff past and present. It is the hard work and commitment of our staff that help keep our business successful.”

The Judges commented on how the business had been founded by Harry Workman from humble beginnings adhering to strict quality and service and how it had grown through both Roger and George, still retaining the family’s

tradition and values.

George and Roger took the award to show Harry the following day.

Harry is now 98 and explained “It is a real privilege to have been given the award and we have always been so fortunate with the staff we have employed and I feel

very proud of all my family.”

Receiving an award at the House of Commons is one of the ultimate accolades and is a credit and testament to all involved with Cotteswold Dairy, so Congratulations to them all.

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Friday 26th February Tribute to Franki Valli and The Fifties Winner of the prestigious UK’s Star’s in Their Eyes 2015 on UK TV. Peter Sarsfield will give you a trip down memory lane singing the greatest hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons plus some of the legends of the fifties including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis and Nat King Cole.

Saturday 30th April An evening with award winning “The People’s Soprano” Rebecca Newman One of the best sopranos in the whole of Great Britain as voted by the people as she has topped the official UK classical album chart. Rebecca has recently toured with international tenor Russell Watson and sung with the legendary Alfie Boe.

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MEET THE PRODUCERS AND DISCOVER HOW GOOD FOOD CAN TASTE Local fine food hall, Teddington Stores are hosting a special, Meet the Producers day on Saturday 30th January.

This is an excellent opportunity to try, and ask questions of the many local producers that supply the store.

Farmers, manufacturers and representatives will be on hand to demonstrate and explain how their products are made, offering cooking advice and how to get the best from their products.

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£6999 Why not slow down, in the peace and tranquil setting of Cotswold Grange Country Park and relax and enjoy life in one of our beautiful Country Holiday Homes?

We have many beautiful homes available to suit all budgets and tastes in various layouts which include some of the very best designs available in today’s discerning market. Ever thought about owning your own holiday home, somewhere to escape and recharge those batteries, maybe as an investment allowing you to cherish those special family moments? Owning your own holiday home gives you the freedom to escape when it suits you and taking the steps to a stress free life are easy.

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AROUND TEWKESBURY

by Derek Round Historian Derek Round has sent in some vintage photos.

The first is of Haymaking on the Ham in 1917 and in the back-

ground are the black and white cottages of Mill Bank in St Mary’s Road.

Derek’s grandmother, Mabel Florence Price, lived there and is in the picture, fifth from the right (standing).

The next photo is a view of the Royal Hop Pole taken in 1907 with four Renault VB Touring

cars taken outside. An advertisement of the time accompanies it.

To add to the motoring theme, Derek has sent in a novelty card from 1916 and the writer has warned on the reverse to his daughter not to go on to the road and get knocked down by one like this!

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FROM ANOTHER ASPECT

3 super aerial views of Tewkesbury from the air, above the marina.

Last month we featured local photographer, Jordan Robinson and his high flying aerial photography business DR-ONE and how he can take spectacular photographs from the air using a DJI S900 Hexacopter remote control Drone.

Jason has sent in some great photographs of Tewkesbury, for inclusion in this months Tewkesbury Direct.

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both, oblique and overhead angles and provide, interesting and unusual views of the Town, the river and the marina.

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JUNIOR ROWERS NEEDED TO MAKE UP CREWS NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED by AB Severn BC Due to unforseen circumstances we need to fill some seats in highly competitive crews for the coming season.

We need a boy and three girls aged between 13 and 16 years.

They would ideally be of average or above height, enjoy outdoor activity and able to concentrate.

Our junior squad trains very seriously with the result that we frequently win events at regattas all over the country.

Rowing is great fun and our junior rowers are a lively and friendly self-motivated group supporting each other on and off the water.

Parents are often heavily involved particularly at race time and we provide excellent coaching in a safe environment.

To meet with British Rowing ‘Rowsafe’ guidelines junior rowers need to be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing.

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HELEN TAKES A PLUNGE JANUARY MAKEOVER with Emma Lawson of Ell Hair Salon Local Lady Helen Burns gets involved with many local issues, she runs her shop, Allsorts in Church Street and is a Town Councillor.

Emma primed Helens skin adding i tint light and finishing powder, then made her eyes up using i flick and i flutter black. Helens lips were treated with Ice pop and i slick Cashmere and her hair was styled with Euphoria volumiser.

Helen loved the look and word has it that she was asked out on a date, later that night (see below).

Helen before

Helen after

Helen Burns with Santa at Northway Christmas Fete

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Seed Potatoes • Seeds • Compost Logs • Coal • Gas • Kindling You can recycle your Christmas Tree Here Here now - exclusive for this area

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01684 293103 • www.tewkesburygardencentre.com Creating beautiful flowers for Special Occasions • Corporate Events • Interflora • Helium Balloons • Gift Wrapping • Call and Collect Service

HAND TIED BOUQUETS A SPECIALITY maria@designforflowers.co.uk (01684) 290288 We also supply wholesale - call Russell 01684 296680

BROWN’S GARDEN RESTAURANT We have some super daily specials to warm you this January Including Thai Salmon Fishcakes, peas, chips and tartare sauce Chicken Supreme stuffed with haggis in a wine and mushroom sauce Fresh Sea Bass in lemon herb butter, vegetables and potatoes - and so many other dishes to enjoy

Breakfasts, Homecooked Fresh Lunches, Afternoon Teas, Cakes and Treats Sunday Roasts - Bookings advised • Parties - 24 hours notice - Patio Garden - Private Hire

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PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

Try a dry January Why not give your liver a rest , and not drink alcohol in January?, writes local pharmacist Peter Badham.

Why not give your liver long hours, on sale in all a rest and not drink supermarkets and it is alcohol in January? so easy to slip into a You will feel better in regular pattern of a glass of wine with most the morning, have meals. more energy, your skin The health risks will improve - and you of regular drinking are may lose some weight! liver damage, plus an The liver is an amazincreased risk of cancer ing organ, performing and heart attacks 21 different functions. A What a great start it break of a month will would be to the new give it a chance to catch year, DRY JANUARY up If you want Drink is every where any advice and support, now, pubs/bars open

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call into our Healthy Living Pharmacy in Priors Park.

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WILDLIFE WINNERS ON SHOW Over 100 award-winning photographs from the Wildlife Photograof the Year competition go on show at Nature in Art this month.

From 12th January until the end of March the stunning images will be exhibited at the gallery in Sandhurst, between Tewkesbury and Gloucester. For more information visit natureinart.org.uk

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Winter at the

Royal Hop Pole Hotel in Tewkesbury January Wide choice including Abbot, Doom Bar and a selection of guest ales Visit us and drink to some real bargains!

Winter Warmers by our Real Fire

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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!)

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?

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

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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WHAT’S ON This Month

THURS 28th JANUARY PIE NIGHT

Eat as much as you can - £10.00 choose from nine delicious homemade pies Now including fish

TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE: Tewkesbury Day Centre, last Wednesday of each month (2-4pm).

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia. In addition to the advice and support available, there is also the opportunity to participate in craft activities and enjoy tea/coffee and cakes in exchange for a small donation.

For more information call 01684 296238.

FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at

Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday afternoons. Booking essential 01684 293086.

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

The Scout Hut, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury.

For more details, please contact Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200.

THE TEWKESBURY LIBRARY CRAFT CLUB: Free club for people who enjoy chatting and sharing ideas about crafts; sewing, knitting, cardmaking jewellery making while they work.

Please ask at the library or call Deborah on 01684 276503.

BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: every second Tuesday of the month, 2.pm - 4pm at the Boys Brigade Community Centre.

Open to all sufferers of lung conditions, families, friends and carers.

British Lung Foundation Support Group.

EPIPHANY CAROL SERVICE: Sunday 10th January, 6.00pm.

Tewkesbury Abbey - led by Bishop Rachel.

Candlelit Deanery

Celebration sung by the Abbey Choir.

BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month, 1pm-5pm. In the Village Hall, Bredon.

CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre.

Second Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm.

For those with memory problems and their carers/companions. We have tea and cakes and have fun singing our favourite songs together. £2.50pp. For more details please ring 01684 772559.

SUNDAY 14th FEBRUARY VALENTINES DAY

Book your evening meal now - special menu available

DOUBLE PORTICO POINTS for dining

ALL DAY TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away Now open at the Crown Shuthonger DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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CHINESE & MALAYSIAN CUISINE

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OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK

The Crown, Mythe Road, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EF Tues-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10.30pm, Mon closed, Open Bank Holidays

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DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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01684 293220 Mon-Fri 11.45-2 & 5pm-11pm; Saturday 11.45-2.30 & 5pm-11pm

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Tewkesbury Fryer

Open daily 9.30am until dusk, half day Sunday

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

01684 290888

Farm Fresh Stickbeans • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Leeks Parsnips • Potatoes • Redmarley Tomatoes • Swedes

Free Range Eggs Half Dozen £1.25 • Dozen £2.50

Hay Bales Pet Hay (Small Bale) £2.00 • Seed Hay £3.50 Meadow Hay £3.00 • Wheat Straw £3.00

Haylage

Bale Size 1500 x 850 x 800mm £25.00 £4.00 per bag

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Mon & Tues: 4.30pm-10pm Wednesday to Saturday: 12-2pm & 4.30pm-10pm

At The Royal Oak, Main Road, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7LW Restaurant Opening Times Monday & Wednesday-Sunday Lunch: 12 noon-2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm-11.00pm Take Away Collection Get 10% Off Delivery service within 3 miles Pub open every day from Noon

TEWKESBURY’S FAMOUS INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT

Celebrating 17 years in Tewkesbury DINE IN • DINE OUT TAKEAWAYS • (01684) 273727

Keep it Local

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN SPECIFIED AREA OF TEWKESBURY - OPEN 6pm UNTIL LATE Rajshahi, 121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU

Please support Tewkesbury’s restaurants and food outlets to ensure a bright future for our wonderful town

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Tewkesbury LIVE sponsored by

THE BERKELEY ARMS

HOME OF LIVE MUSIC IN TEWKESBURY Live music every Saturday. Resident band the Future Set last Friday of every month. Free Barn hire for functions and band practice.

Real Ale - Real Food - Real Pub

Church St, Tewkesbury 01684 290555 SUN 4th JAN: Aquarius (4-7pm), The White Bear.

SAT 16th JAN: The Chicago Bites, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 23rd JAN: Gravy Train, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 9th JAN: The Delray Rockets, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

SUN 17th JAN: Mel & Him (4-7pm), The White Bear.

SUN 24th JAN: Open Mic and Karaoke (4-7pm), The White Bear.

SAT 9th JAN: Ruzz Guitars Blues, The Berkeley Arms.

THURS 21st JAN: Scallywags (Comedy Night), The Berkeley Arms.

SUN 11th JAN: Medicine Spoon (4-7pm), The White Bear.

THURS 21st JAN: The Elvis Years, (tribute concert), The Roses Theatre.

FRI 29th JAN: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms.

SAT 16th JAN: River Chickens, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

SAT 23rd JAN: Nice & Sleazy, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

SAT 30th JAN: Notorious Brothers, Wheelhouse Marina Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

Available Now

TEWKESBURY THEN & NOW Volume III

Published by Tewkesbury Historical Society and based on the popular monthly series in Tewkesbury Direct.

An ideal gift for anyone who is interested in the history of Tewkesbury. Available now from Alison’s Bookshop, High Street, Tewkesbury or via the society’s website www.ths.freeuk.com

TENG 95 PIECE TOOL KIT 1/4" & 1/2" drive socket and tool set. Regular and deep sockets covering 4mm to 32mm, plus combination spanners inc. VAT and screwdrivers.

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THURS 28th JAN: Fairport Convention, (Wintour 2016) The Roses Theatre.

TENG PORTABLE TOOL KIT 9 individual tool trays containing over 110 individual pieces.

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SUN 31st JAN: Marc Drew (4-7pm), The White Bear.

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SAT 30th JAN: Jane Kennaway, The Berkeley Arms.

FRI 5th FEB: Forever Jackson, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 6th FEB: The Roving Crows, Market Theatre, Ledbury.

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BROADWAY The Last Mile

Tel (01684) 297722

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway ran a successful share offer in 2013 raising more than £0.5m to restore the bridges to Broadway Since then our volunteers have been rebuilding the station and extending the line using our own funds We now need just £1m to complete the railway over the last mile and open Broadway station in 2018!

The offer will be under the HMRC Enterprise Investment Scheme For every £100 invested in shares, UK tax payers receive a reduction in their income tax liability of £30!

There are also valuable travel benefits for shareholders

Interested?

Please complete your contact details below and hand the form to a member of our railway staff.

You will be sent a copy of the Share Issue Document by post in early April 2016. Alternatively, to register your interest by email, contact finance.director@gwsr.com You may also send the form to the Finance Director c/o

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire GL54 5DT

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Share Offer Coming Spring 2016 There’s just ONE MILE TO GO to bring the railway back to Broadway for the first time since the station closed in 1960. And you can be a part of this exciting reconstruction project!

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A MUSICAL DELIGHT TO LOOK FORWARD TO Classical music lovers will be in for a treat, when Rebecca Newman, “The Peoples Soprano” gives a magical concert at the Farmers Arms at Apperley on the 30th April.

The must see, Peoples Soprano Rebecca Newman

Rebecca has topped the official UK chart, outselling Laura Wright and Johanas Kaufmann and has recently been on a tour with Russell Watson as well as singing with Alfie Boe. As a large marquee will be used at

the evening, there will be a choice of a Champagne supper or concert only tickets. For more information click on to www.farmersarmslowerapperley.co.uk or give organiser Dan Pardoe a call on 01452 780307.

POPULAR LOCAL DANCE SCHOOL TAKES PART IN TAPATHON On Sunday 15th November at 1pm students from Amy Bastin Dance took part in an attempt to set a world record with the most amount of tap dancers around the UK performing the same routine at the same time.

In terms of the record attempt an incredible total of 7363 tappers took part, which was fantastic. This was only 233 short of the current 7596 target. Amy Bastin Dance will be supporting the cause again next year in the hope of breaking the record.

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SWIMMING FOR FITNESS SWIMMING FOR FUN BOOK NOW - DINKY DIVERS COURSES FROM 4TH JANUARY - 10 WEEKS FOR £110 Includes underwater photographs of your child.

Children can start from 6 weeks old, plus parent and toddler learn to swim lessons from 18months old.

FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS SLIDE, WATERFALLS, BUBBLE SEATS, 3 SEPARATE POOLS

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UNFORESEEN POTHOLE COSTS ESCALATE The cost to the taxpayer is rising exponentially as claims for replacement wheels are at an unprecedented level as are the costs of administering those claims.

Sadly potholes are here to stay or at least for the foreseeable future but you already knew that didn’t you. Councils are facing a serious shortfall of funds and a backlog of work estimated at between 12 to 15 years.

The cause is years of under-investment in our highways coupled with some rather extreme weather patterns witnessed over recent years. Without doubt potholes have become one of the biggest scourges of modern day motoring and at their worst, positively dangerous.

At Reinventing The Wheel we have the answer to 95% of the

bent or buckled wheels we are presented with, and with prices between £50 and £100 depending on the severity of the damage, at a fraction of the cost of replacement wheels.

Established in 2005 we are a team of wheel repair professionals committed to delivering first class repairs and outstanding customer service. This focus has

gained us an enviable reputation as the leading alloy wheel refurbishing service in the area. Of course we do all the pretty stuff from minor rim damage to stripping wheels back to bare aluminium but our process for repairing bent wheels has been developed inhouse and we believe is unequalled by the few competitors that do exist. There are now machines available on the market that claim to do the same and we bought one to evaluate it but cracked most wheels we attempted so it now sits gathering dust in the corner of the workshop.

Our customers include the most prestigious car

retailers in the county and beyond, but our mainstay is the private customer who knows they are getting value for money which is why you will find us recommended on many online car forums.

We are not a bodyshop who turns to wheels when things are quiet or a powder coater more used to garden benches and JCB buckets than the complexities and intricate nature of wheels. Everything has been designed with wheels in mind; from the preparation and painting repair areas, the processes, tools and products used. All this allows us to achieve a

superior result whether it’s a simple scuff or a major restoration.

Due to the complex nature of wheel repair it is very difficult to give quotations over the phone but please feel free to drop in anytime Monday to Friday, 08:30

to 17:30 for a firm price or to discuss your options and have a look at some of the different finishes available.

Alternatively send us some pictures via our contact form on the website.

One of Tewkesbury’s many potholes

01684 291 900

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SWIMMING LESSONS Only ÂŁ40 for 10 lessons Classes are limited in size with up to 8 children in a beginners class and up to 12 in improvers classes Coming soon - Free Swimming Lessons

Par es Packages Star ng from only ÂŁ26 per hour, why not take the hassle out of organising a party and let us do it for you We can provide the complete party package with food and snacks - all you need to do is bring a cake!!!

Sunday Fun days Family Swimming sessions Sunday mornings followed by Roller Ska ng Discos on Sunday a ernoons

Facili es available for hire - Sports Hall - Badminton Courts - 20m Swimming Pool - Fully equipped Fitness Studio - Mee ng rooms - Dance Studio - Gymnasium - Drama Hall - Tennis Courts - Large Field Area - Expressive arts rooms - All Weather Pitch

Teams Wanted 6 aside football leagues Monday nights 8pm to 10pm Sunday nights 6pm to 8pm

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A big thank you from the former Mitton Area Community Association Sadly the Mitton Area Community Association has had to disband due to lack of support.

The organisation was formed in 2006. In accordance with the constitution the funds were donated with the agreement of members to several organisations at a presentation evening held at Mitton Primary School on Monday 20th November at 7.30pm.

The recipients of funds were the 1st Tewkesbury Company

Boys Brigade who received £273, The midlands Air Ambulance, Tewkesbury Christmas Lights, Mitton Pre School and After School Club and Tewkesbury Town Band all received £364 each.

Mitton Manor Primary School received £455 and The Friends of Mitton Playpark received £1456.

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Telephone: 01386 800400 Nic Price Head of Severn Unit and Deputy RVO presenting the new epaulettes to Gordon McDonald on his promotion to Regional Volunteer Officer Bristol Channel Region)

Mike 0751 316 9244 or Glen 0779 534 2498

Members of Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service attended the 2015 AGM and Annual Conference which was held in the splendid surroundings of the Royal Maritime Club in Portsmouth.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “It was a most positive and well attended AGM and Conference and we were proud to see our own unit Treasurer Gordon McDonald become the new Regional Volunteer Officer for the Bristol Channel Region at the meeting upon the retirement of David Frazier from Bristol who had done nine years service in that post. As well as attending the conference we also took the opportunity to visit the Historic Portsmouth Dockyard which is the home of the Victory and much enjoyed our visit round the various museums and a boat trip around the harbour”.

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MORE TO ENJOY AT THE ROSES THIS JANUARY The new coffee shop is an exciting new partnership with Cotteswold Dairy.

Cotteswold Coffee at The Roses boasts an extensive range of delicious, locally sourced cakes, pastries and focaccias, plus a refreshing new range of milkshakes and hot drinks

which cater for all tastes.

The sleek and contemporary outlet fits seamlessly with the rest of the newly refurbished arts centre and the welcoming and homely feel of the theatre remains as it was before, meaning customers of all ages can feel content to relax before and after their

main entertainment.

There are some great shows too that include Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter’s Tale on Tuesday 5th January, 7.00pm. The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live promises an exceptional series of plays broadcast to cine-

mas from London’s Garrick Theatre over the course of a year. The Winter’s Tale will star a remarkable group of actors, featuring Judi Dench as Paulina, along-

side Tom Bateman (Florizel), Jessie Buckley (Perdita), Hadley Fraser (Polixenes), Miranda Raison (Hermione) and Kenneth Branagh as Leontes.

Cotteswold Coffee at The Roses by Jack Boskett

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Offering free half hour advice and fixed fee consultations to discuss your issues, we have an impressive team of experts covering a huge range of legal advice.

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The Elvis Years on Saturday 23 January, 7.30pm. An outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the compelling story of the King of rock ‘n’ roll, with a winning combination of actors, musicians and nostalgic film footage.

Burns Night Whisky Tasting on Monday 25 January, 7.30pm. Book your place at The Roses’ inaugural Burn’s Night Whisky Tasting, where local specialist (and whisky enthusiast) Richard Booth introduces six specially selected malts and a selection of Scottish treats. The Roses’ own resident Scot Jacqui Grange will be on hand to Address The Haggis with all due pomp and ceremony.

Fairport Convention on Thursday 28 January, 7.30pm. This year’s Wintour features a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and new material from their most recent studio album Myths And Heroes.

IMAGES OF THE METHODIST TREE FESTIVAL

by Nick Jones of The Photo Studio

Multi Award Winning Meat Our Trade Butchers Shop Now Open Friday 6am - 6pm Saturday 6am - 2pm

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We look forward to seeing all our customers old and new.

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silurian Choir tewkesbury

love singing?

Why not come and join us?

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED TEWKESBURY PARKRUN? Tewkesbury Parkrun is now firmly established with over a hundred runners a week taking part.

The event takes place at 9am every Saturday morning throughout the year on the beautiful setting of The Vineyards overlooked by the magnificent Tewkesbury Abbey.

This incredibly popular 5km fun run is a free to enter weekly event where all runners receive weekly updates from Parkrun HQ regarding their running times, progress and past performances.

Runners of all abilities are encouraged to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; all are welcome.

The event continues thanks to a team of enthusiastic volunteers led by the Race Director, Kerry Newell, of the Tewkesbury Allrunners.

If you are interested in taking part please either register on the Parkrun website www.parkrun.org.uk or visit the Facebook page at tewkesburyparkrun.

TEWKESBURY CIVIC SOCIETY AN ILLUSTRATED TALK: “THE COTTON MOTOR CYCLE” PART 2

rehearsals

thursday eveninGs 7.30 to 9.15pm the methodist Church, the Cross tewkesbury

Contact 01242 245 228 or just come along new singers are always welcome

By Bob Smith. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50.

Thursday 14th January 2016 at 7.30pm in The Elmbury Room at Tewkesbury Public Library.

www.silurian-choir.org.uk registered Charity no. 1098886

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ONE ELL OF A NEW STUDIO

WARM UP, ENJOY GREAT HOME COOKED FOOD AT

Celebrations took place recently as hairstylist and make up artist Emma Lawson and partner Jay, moved to a fabulous, newly appointed salon nearer the centre of the Town.

The Salon at 69A Barton Street is much larger than Emma’s previous salon and is on two floors, the ground floor is the main hair salon and the upper floor will be a Bridal suite for hair and make up parties.

Much work has gone into restoring the building and the upper

floor has an oak beam ceiling which adds oodles of charm to the ambiance.

Emma told us she is delighted with the salon and added that with all the extra space she will be able to host her popular shows, demonstrations and Charity evenings.

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A glimpse of Tewkesbury’s shops of old Historian, Derek Round, brought to our attention a Tewkesbury Town Guide from 1902.

Amongst it’s pages were advertisements from shops and businesses of the time.

Advertisers keen to embrace the cutting edge technology of the time used photographs of their shops which now give us a perfect chance

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of serialising a run of then and now comparisons.

Somewhere in this

issue is an advertisement featuring this former shop in Barton Street as it was 114 years ago.

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THE BEST ADVICE WE CAN GIVE IS BACK UP YOUR DATA NOW Why do we need to regularly back up our data from our phones, laptops and other personal computer devices?

Well data needs to be backed up for many reasons: • A user may delete an important file.

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Now think about it, when was the last time you took a backup of your pictures, documents or even that large collection of music files which has taken years to collect?

Well if you have never backed up or don’t backup regularly then you are not alone, look at the below statistics.

• 35% of computer owners have NEVER backed up their computer.

• 51% of computer owner’s backup less than once a year.

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What to back up Before you can know how you should best back up, you must know what you need to back up. The choice is ultimately yours, but we recommend protecting anything you might want or require later that you can’t re-create.

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CHRISTMAS CONFLICT FINAL STRAW FOR MANY, CLAIMS TEWKESBURY LAW EXPERT The festive season is generally a special time for families, but it is not always the case with it often being the watershed for many marriage break ups, say Tewkesbury law experts, DF Legal.

Christmas conflict after a bad 2015 will see couples heading to law firms in January to seek a divorce, claims family law expert Wayne Phillips.

“Sadly Christmas is a time when problems can come to a head,” he said.

“It is the time of the year when an illicit affair becomes harder to cover because of family pressures, and also when couples in rocky relationships reflect on the 12 months gone and some decide they want a new start.”

“To add to this, when you consider rows through people being around each other more and financial worries due to the cost of Christmas, it shows why the early part of a New Year is generally the busiest time of year for family lawyers,” he added.

Mr Phillips said the tales of difficult holiday periods are often cited when divorce cases get underway.

“Couples do their best for the sake of the family to create the best Christmas possible, but this becomes

impossible,” he said. “If there are tensions it can soon manifest in a nasty way and make for an extremely unpleasant situation.”

He added that DF Legal is well placed to help due to their experience in this area and the ability to treat each case on its own merits.

“As a family lawyer, I am not going to pretend that going through a break up is anything other than tough, which can sometimes get tougher before it improves,” he said.

“However, what all our clients share is that they are going through one of the most gruelling times of their lives and we bear this in mind, so we can offer the best level of support through a tough period,” added Mr Phillips, whose firm is based at The Southend in the town.

“We also offer a low fixed fee to start with and discuss all the options available,” added Mr Phillips. “In short, we do all we can possibly do to make a hard time as easy as possible.”

䡵 Wayne Philips, Family Law Expert, DF Legal

CB, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SET TO EXPAND WITH MOVE TO NEW OFFICES CB, Chartered Accountants has relocated to larger offices in Tewkesbury to service the accountancy and tax needs of businesses and individuals in the town and surrounding area.

The firm, who are a wellknown name in Tewkesbury, and have been advising there for many years, have moved to new premises along the Church Street, just doors away from their previous office.

John Painter, Managing Partner, at CB, Chartered Accountants said, ‘This is a very exciting time for the firm as we expand our business further. We had outgrown out previous

and were offices delighted when we were able to secure this beautiful Grade I listed building just steps away from where were situated previously.’

‘We will continue to offer services to both businesses and individuals within Tewkesbury and the surrounding area. I am delighted to report that we have found the Tewkesbury marketplace to be extremely buoyant

resulting in strong business growth for our firm.’

The offices were officially opened by the Mayor of Tewkesbury, John Badham, on 2nd December.

For further information contact John at CB Chartered Accountants on 01905 454854 or e-mail him at jhp@cbcharteredaccounta nts.com.

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EVENTS AT THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND, MALVERN, WR13 6NW 2nd January, Worcester and Malvern Dog Show 3rd January, Flea Fair 10th January, Landrover Autojumble 17th January, Classic Car and Bike Autojumble 24th January, Antique and Collectors Fair, Young Driver 31st January, Boat Jumble

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BOARDS This festive season was full to the brim of laughs and thrills as the pantos of Tewkesbury went in to full top gear.

Goldilocks, a production by the Manor Players has received great reviews from the audiences that packed the Watson Hall for its four show run.

Dracula, the panto by the Twyning Players was

almost sold out before the shows started and Cinderella at the Roses theatre was funny, bright and brought thousands in from around the three counties.

It appears that live

theatre productions are on the rise again and indeed offer a family night out and a chance to laugh out loud.

Watch out for Annie, the next production from the Manor Players.

The Manor Players who performed in a hilarious pantomime, Goldilocks.

The Twyning Players performing in the fantastic pantomime, Dracula.

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Answer to the mysterious photo on P25 - Feeling themselves again, Prince Charming and the cast of Roses Panto, Cindarella, back as they should be.

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INTERESTING ITEMS INVITED TO SELL Auctioneer Beau Howell of Church Street Auctions in Tewkesbury is inviting lots for his forthcoming Toys and Collectable Sale in June this year.

This popular sale brings buyers from far and wide and is an ideal opportunity for sellers to enter into this specialist auction.

If you have toys, collectables, military, railway, scientific or any interesting items, then give Beau a call on 01684 296540.

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CUMBRIAN FLOODS Tewkesbury knows all about flooding and the difficulties that need to be overcome.

Tewkesbury Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry are in contact with colleagues in Cumbria to offer support.

What could you do to help? A donation collection point has been set up in the Town Hall. All money collected will be sent to help the flood relief in Cumbria.

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue

IT’S ALL ABOUT HEDGEHOGS I know that many of the articles I write on behalf of Vale Wildlife Hospital concern hedgehogs but it is mainly because the hedgehog is the only mammal that we deal with all year round, writes Caroline Gould.

Whether spring (the release of any remaining ones that have spent the winter months with us and possibly the first influx of hoglets), summer (many abandoned or orphaned babies as well as others with injuries from garden incidents, road traffic collisions, dog attacks and more), autumn (dozens of late born

juveniles struggling to put enough weight on for hibernation) or winter (always well over 100 hedgehogs to overwinter), the nation’s favourite mammal arrives at our doors just about every day of the year.

At the time of writing this, we have over 170 hedgehogs in our care at various stages of their

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They are still being found out and about, searching for food in preparation for hibernation during the colder weather.

If you see a hedgehog in your garden at night and it looks a good healthy size (the recommended minimum weight for hibernation survival is 650gms), well ‘rounded’, lively and eating well (we always advise providing a supply of cat or dog food each evening for visiting hogs), there is probably nothing to worry about. But if you see a hedgehog out during the day this is probably cause for concern.

Going back thirty or forty years I remember our four seasons being much more defined than they are today.

Spring was quite wet, the summer was long and warm, autumn was windy and foggy and the winter consisted of prolonged periods of cold, frosty, sometimes snowy weather.

Now all the seasons seem to roll into one and although we do see some extremes in the

weather such as flooding which is likely to become more common, we don’t see the temperature variations that used to mark each season.

Our changing seasons affect the wildlife too.

PULL THE BIRDS! Large selection of all types of wild bird seed to care for and bring the birds to your garden Badger cub Hedgehogs are not hibernating but are still looking for food, some badgers are having their cubs much earlier than the usual February birthing month, foxes are mating and therefore giving birth sooner - and we have even seen birds collecting nesting materials and daffodils in full bloom in the middle of December.

2015 saw many changes at Vale Wildlife Hospital and 2016 looks set to be busier than ever. We are only able to continue our work with financial support from the public so please help us to help the UK’s wildlife.

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POLICE NOTES with Police Sergeant Henry Wright

Review your security this New Year I have been submitting these articles for almost three years and hopefully the information has stopped some of you from being victims of crime, writes Police Sgt Henry Wright of Tewkesbury Police.

There is, however, nothing worse than reviewing our daily crime statistics and seeing that there have been overnight dwelling burglaries.

More often than not these crimes could have been avoided by some very simple measures.

Almost all our recent dwelling burglaries have had the same point of entry this being patio doors at the rear of the premises , often owners leave the keys in these locks this makes the premises vulnerable and provides an easy exit route should the home owner return to the front door. Another worrying trend is that some of the victims have been elderly, please as well as checking your own home security don’t forget relatives or neigh-

bours who may be especially vulnerable. I have printed the tips below in a previous article but they are still relevant, if you make one resolution this New Year please make your home more secure.

Top tips to keep your home secure: •Keep your doors and windows locked even when you’re in – burglars will try doors to find one that is unlocked.

• Make your home look lived in – use timer switches or leave your television on when you’re not home.

• Always remember to switch on your burglar alarm if you have one • Keep valuables out of view – burglars will

and financial effects.

High value goods are costly to replace if stolen, and items such as phones and cameras often hold information with sentimental value such as photos, which cannot be replaced.

• Take in your refuse bin promptly once it has been emptied.

• Don’t leave garden tools or ladders outside, as they can be used by burglars to enter your property.

• Dispose of packaging for expensive items properly; don’t advertise what is in your house.

• Register your property on www.immobilise.co m so that if it is stolen and recovered by the Police it can then be returned to you. Take ten minutes to walk around your home and garden to identify where security could be improved.

Town Colts and Pumas kitted out in style Tewkesbury Town Colts and Pumas football teams now have smart new kit thanks to the generosity of several local businesses.

Both teams have entered into the Evesham Ambassador league, playing a series of matches throughout the season along with friendly games arranged by their coaches.

Fixtures take place on Saturday mornings and teams also train on a Thursday night at Tewkesbury School’s allweather pitch.

Twyning Garage have provided the Colts with their strip, while estate agents Engal Castle have donated the players’ jackets, bibs, footballs, ball bags and cones.

The Pumas’ strip and footballs have been sponsored by CSJ Enterprises (Bishop’s Cleeve) with jackets supplied by Skippy Peanut Butter.

Both of the teams have come out of the Tewkesbury Town Colts Academy, which children attend up to the age of seven.

With just under thirty children signed on this season, the under eights have split into two sides - the Colts and the Pumas.

From the age of eight players move up to play

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look through windows to see if there is anything worth stealing • If you have a garage, use it to store your car – burglars will look at your car to judge whether to break in the house for the keys or whether your house might contain items they would want to steal • Cancel the milk and newspapers when you go on holiday and find a trusted neighbour, friend or relative to move your post and open and close blinds and curtains.

• Door chimes and burglar alarms will deter a burglar from entering your property.

• Being a victim of sneak-in burglary can have both emotional

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FIRST LAKEFEST 2016 ACT ANNOUNCED Back bigger and better than ever before, the organisers of Lakefest have unveiled the first of six headline acts set to take to the stage at next year’s summer festival.

Returning for its fifth consecutive year, the family-friendly festival will be held at the magical Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, on 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th August 2016.

The first act to be announced for Lakefest 2016 is the English fourpiece act, Starsailor.

Having released their latest album in September 2015, ‘Good Souls: Greatest Hits’, frontman James Walsh says: “It’s been over 15 years since the band first formed and the songs still mean something to

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“They still sing the words passionately back at us at gigs. We hear stories of how sounds have soundtracked key moment in their life.”

The sensational act will take to the stage and will no doubt generate a fantastic response from the crowds.

Starsailor, who comprise James Walsh (vocals and guitar), James Stelfox (bass), Ben Byrne (drums) and Barry Westhead (keyboard) have enjoyed endless hits for over 15 years; notably “Four to

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a variety of legendary bands including: The Rolling Stones, The Police, The Killers and U2.

Lee Martin, Lakefest organiser said, “Following the staggering success of Lakefest 2015, we are thrilled to announce that Starsailor will be performing at Lakefest 2016.

“The line-up evolves each year, but we will never move away from where we started – promoting local acts and bringing larger acts to a local arena. We have an awesome team of supporters and we can promise that our fifth birthday will be nothing short of spectacular.

For more details call 0844 888 9991 or visit www.lakefest.co.uk

W FORD KA only 50,000 VW TRANSPORTER T30 Tdi 6 miles, long MOT..........£1095 seater .......................£12950 51 MERCEDES 220 CDi, silver, diesel....................................£1595 52 plate JAGUAR XK8 COUPÉ, silver metallic, cream hide, loads of history. Priced to sell at .....................................£4285 05 VAUXHALL CORSA 5dr, long MOT.............................£1995 53 CITY ROVER 5dr, blue, MOT ......................................£1795 03 PEUGEOT 206, long test, red.....................................£1595 05 ASTRAVAN DIESEL long MOT....................................£1495 02 HONDA ACCORD .......................................................£1395 Y CITROEN XSARA PICASSO, diesel ..............................£1295 02 FORD FOCUS 1.8 LS service history .........................£POA 03 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 ESTATE ....................................£995 04 FORD KA 3dr in dark blue ............................................£995 53 plate ROVER 45 1.6 5 door, silver, MOT alloys.............£995 X FORD FIESTA 1.3 5 door, tax and MOT .........................£995 X CITROEN SAXO 1.1 tax and MOT ..................................£995 04 FORD KA, black, MOT..................................................£895 51 NISSAN MICRA S, red MOT ........................................£895 Y VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2, blue..........................................£895 W SAAB CONVERTIBLE taxed and tested .......................£895 W CITROEN XSARA diesel in green..................................£795 R CITROEN SAXO 1.1 long MOT .......................................£595 T FIAT SEICENTO 3dr, blue, long MOT .............................£495 R plate PEUGEOT 206 CABRIOLET, 1 owner, long MOT test, needs a window regulator....................................£500 to clear

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As I lifted an orange from the fruit bowl over Christmas a story that I was told years ago came into my mind. I share it with you together with my best wishes for the New Year, writes local counsellor and therapist David Slater.

I hope that it will help you make sure that the new year is good for you and for all around you.

So, lets start off with a sort of party game. I want you to pretend you are an orange.

Why ?Just read this: “If I were to squeeze an orange as hard as I could, what would come out?”the man asked.

He looked at me like I was a little crazy and said, “Juice, of course.”

“Do you think apple juice could come out of it?”

“No!” he laughed.

“What about grapefruit juice?”

“No! What would come out of it?”

“Orange juice, of

course.”

“Why?” (He may have been getting a little exasperated with the man at this point.)

"Well, it’s an orange and that’s what’s inside.

Orange juice. Not apple juice. Not grapefruit juice. Not milk!”

I nodded.He was starting to get annoyed.

Time I explained what I meant.

“Just imagine that this orange isn’t an orange at all, but it’s you. Someone squeezes you, puts pressure on you, says something you don’t like, offends you.

“And out of you comes anger, hatred, bitterness, fear. Why?

Tree-Cycling Points for Tewkesbury There are a number of local points where you can re-cycle your Christmas tree between 4th and 24th January.

All trees will be turned into compost - so you do need to remove all of its decorations, tinsel, lights etc before taking them to be recycled.

You can recycle your tree at Gotherington Nurseries, Gretton Road, Gotherington GL52 9QY; Norton Garden Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Norton GL2 9PU; Tewkesbury Garden Centre, Mythe Road, Tewkesbury GL20 6EB; Toddington Garden Centre, (off the B4077) Toddington GL54 5DT and Pamington Farm, Pamington GL20 8LX. If you live in Tewkesbury Borough and already subscribe to their Garden Waste Service you may leave your tree out for collection with your brown bin - provided it is cut down to less than six feet in height. For more information visit www.tewkesbury.gov/treecycle or call 01684 295010.

The answer is because that’s what’s inside.”

It’s one of the most important lessons of life.What comes out when life squeezes you?

When someone hurts or offends you?

If anger, pain and fear come out of you, it’s because that’s what’s inside.

It doesn’t matter who does the squeezing your mother, your brother, your children,your teachers, your boss, your workmates.

If someone says something about you that you don’t like, what comes out of you is what’s inside. And what’s inside is up to you, it’s your choice.

When someone puts the pressure on you and out of you comes anything other than love and positive feelings and reactions, it’s because that’s what you’ve allowed to be inside.

Once you take away all those negative things you don’t want in your life and replace them with the positive, you’ll find yourself living a far happier, effective, positive life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR and keep the orange in mind. You will be amazed how it will positively affect you and all those around you.

'JUICY' what I mean?

David Slater

HELP FOR RURAL LOCAL BUSINESSES A new scheme, aimed at boosting the rural economy across the Tewkesbury Borough has officially been launched.

The money will be awarded to micro/small businesses, farmers/foresters, growers, community groups and other organisations that can demonstrate a benefit to the local rural economy.

To find out more about the Forest and Tewkesbury Borough LEADER programme, please visit the website www.forestandtewksleader.co.uk

HYPNOSIS FOR HEALTH David Slater, BA, DHyp, MHA, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Counsellor

01684 290305 Stop smoking ; Beat Anxiety and Depression, Weight control, Fears and Phobias, Confidence And much, much more I CARE ABOUT YOUR CARE! www.davidslater-hypnotherapy.co.uk

WINDOW & GLAZING SERVICES UPTON GLASS & GLAZING LTD 24 HR EMERGENCY BOARDING AND RE-GLAZING SERVICE An efficient, friendly local business • Glass cut to size in our workshop • UPVC windows, doors and conservatories supplied and fitted • Greenhouse repairs • Same day replacement of broken glass • Shop fronts - same day replacement • Mirrors and shelves supplied and fitted • Replacement double glazed units • Secondary glazing • Police and insurance company approved FENSA approved

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As 2015 drew to a close, heavy rain caused widespread disruption to transport and serious flooding in many parts of England.

Many people in the Tewkesbury area reflected upon the events of July 2007 - when the town was inundated and counted themselves luckier on this occasion.

Jack Boskett captured this peaceful scene at the Vineyards last month.

TIGERS BACK IN ACTION Tewkesbury RFC return to Glos Premiership action with three home fixtures this month.

On Sat 2nd they entertain Frampton, and Longlevens are the visitors on Saturday 9th. Tewkesbury take on Chipping Sodbury at the Moats on Saturday 23rd. All games kick off at 2.30pm.

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