Tewkesbury Direct Magazine July 2019

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HERITAGE DIESEL GALA Fri 26th - Sun 28th July 2019

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JULY 2019

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OFF TO A FRYING START A new village fish and chip shop near Tewkesbury has been earning five star reviews from its customers since it opened for business last month.

Bredon Village Fish & Chip Shop got off to a frying start on Friday 14th June.

The shop itself was previously an industrial unit, and owners Lucy and Nathan Cox have worked very hard converting it to the stylish takeaway that it is now.

They are proud to have highly experienced Manager Nick and Bredon Village Fish & Chip Shop Assistant Manager (and Mondays from 4pmvegetarian, said Lucy. fryer extraordinaire!)

9pm, Tuesday, Wednes“We will offer totalDan on board, along day and Thursday from ly gluten free one with several other staff.

11.30am-2pm and 4pmMonday per month (fol“We offer a wide 9pm, and Friday and low our facebook page range of competitively Saturday from 11.30am for more information on priced food, including a through to 9pm. this).

The shop is open range of fish as well

6th & 7th SEPT SEE PAGE 11 IN THIS ISSUE

LET BATTLE COMMENCE!

Crowds turn out in force to honour Becky Peacey Family and friends of the late Becky Peacey, from Northway, rallied around in honour of her memory at special event hosted by the Northway Inn last month.

See page 10. (Photo: N.Milisic)

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The winter of 1809 sees the return home from the Iberian war of cavalry Captain John Lacroix, who has survived the disaster that was the Battle of Corunna and has somehow managed to get home to Somerset. The difficult journey ends with a coachman delivering John back to his family home where the ever faithful Nell nurses him and brings him back to health, even if his mind is far from at ease.

His gradual rehabilitation and recovery see him decide to venture off in his deceased father's footsteps to savour the music of the Scottish islands, fiddle in hand; a voyage that takes him from Bristol up to Glasgow. A trip arranged by his brotherin-law who plies his trade from that port.

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John is trying to recover from his experiences in Iberia, and these are gradually revealed to us as the book unfolds. He is unaware until the final pages that he is being pursued by an English soldier, Corporal

Calley and a Spanish officer Medina, an odd pairing, who have been instructed by a military tribunal to go after him.

The reader has followed John's trip; these soldiers achieve the same journey by horse, and their pursuit is detailed as they trace John's trail. Events evolve, and John and Emily venture back to Glasgow, where they learn of their trackers. They return back to their island retreat and these journeys between the islands, and the earlier voyages provide Andrew Miller opportunity to show his love of the sea, and knowledge of sailing, as seen in "The Crossing".

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Each year the county Local History Association makes an award for what the judges believe to be the best published article on an aspect of Gloucestershire’s local history during the preceding year, writes John Dixon.

It is named after Bryan Jerrard, the first chairman of the GLHA. It came to the notice of Tewkesbury Historical Society in 2003 when it was won by Sam Eedle, and since then THS have been nominated nineteen times.

The most successful THS nominee has been Derek Benson, whose first article appeared in

Further history award for Derek 2003 and, in all, he has been nominated seven times.

This year, for the first time, a runner up has been announced – and it was Derek for his article in THS Bulletin 27 (2018) entitled ‘The 1714 Coronation Riot in Tewkesbury’.

Derek’s article was inspired by a visit to the ‘Secret Garden’ of the Tudor House Hotel where there is a plaque: “The old oak door carries the battle axe scars inflicted upon it by Jacobite rioters during the Coronation of King

George I”.

1714-1715 was a turbulent time in British politics as apparently supporters of Catholics and Protestants competed to ensure that their nominee became succes-

sor to Queen Anne (made famous by ‘The Favourite’ film).

This passion was felt in this riot in which the occupier of the house suffered the indignity of losing his wig as well as

his windows.

Derek has revealed that nothing is as simple in history as we would like it to be and he explains thoroughly all the issues surrounding it. Suffice it to say that

Baron Tewkesbury was the winner and reigned reasonably happily ever after - as King George I! THS Bulletin 27 is available from Alison’s Bookshop in the High Street, or if sold out, the article may be purchased at a reduced price from the THS website.

Bryan Jerrard and Derek Benson

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A new shirt sponsorship deal for Tewkesbury’s Junior Darts Academy Clive Burgess from Tewkesbury is Production Manager for CDW Systems in Gloucester (part of the East Manor Group) and manages a busy factory with over forty staff.

For most people this would keep them busy enough!

In his spare time, however, Clive runs Tewkesbury Junior Darts Academy providing an introduction to the sport for 8 to 18 year olds, as featured in April's Tewkesbury Direct.

When the Directors of East Manor Group (which includes CDW, Clearway Doors & Windows and Designex Cabinets) heard about Clive’s efforts they offered to sponsor shirts for members through Clearway and Designex.

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The up-and-coming quartet, who are playing several festivals this year, will open their national tour here on Friday 30th August.

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Friends and community rally for Becky Residents of Northway came together at a very special event to celebrate the life of local resident, 38 year old Becky Peacey.

Becky sadly passed away after an epileptic attack on her way home from an event she had helped to organise at the Northway pub in May.

Friends and residents were stunned at the loss of such a lovely caring mum, so they organised an event to raise funds in her name at the

Northway last month - a community pub in the real sense of the word.

The fun day took place on Saturday 15th June and kicked off with foot-

ball matches from Bredon and Northway. A staggering sixty players came forth to take part in the matches.

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Husband Gareth Peacey pictured with Becky, Georgia and Hannah. lies enjoyed many summer fun activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, karaoke, barbecue, ball pit, music and more.

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Crowds gather at the Northway in honour of BEcky (Photo: N.Milisic)

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Twyning

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Walton Cardiff

£450,000

An elegant Georgian home - beautifully presented inside and out and located within an equally beautiful setting. 4 double bedrooms, 2 with ensuites ; 4 reception rooms; kitchen/breakfast room; studio/office; stunning gardens; planning permission for a garage; Grade II Listed.

With a large garden backing onto fields, this spacious home is modern and characterful. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite & dressing room; lounge; dining room; study; conservatory; modern kitchen/ breakfast room; utility; double garage; driveway parking. EPC D.

This really is an impressive double fronted detached house which is beautifully presented throughout. 5 Bedrooms, 2 with ensuite; dual aspect lounge; dual aspect family room; kitchen/ breakfast room; utility; study; downstairs wc; double garage; driveway parking; garden. EPC C.

Rosefields

Walton Cardiff

Westmancote

£400,000

£400,000

£395,000

A modern and spacious detached home within walking distance to town. 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite & dressing room; modern kitchen/ dining room; lounge; study; orangery/ living room; utility; private rear garden; double garage. EPC C.

A spacious and well presented detached family home with private rear garden. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; dual aspect lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; dining room; study; upstairs bathroom; double garage; ample driveway parking.

EPC D.

A delightful detached cottage located down a quiet lane within this popular village. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite; dual aspect lounge; modern kitchen/ dining room; utility room; wc; upstairs bathroom; parking. EPC E.

Kinsham

Mitton

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£365,000

£350,000

£350,000

A pretty cottage in a semi rural location, immaculately presented throughout. 3 bedrooms; lounge with log burner; kitchen/ dining room; utility; downstairs wc; conservatory; sunny aspect garden; home office; garden room/ workshop; driveway parking. EPC F.

A well loved and maintained detached home. 3 double bedrooms; open plan lounge/ dining room; kitchen; conservatory; downstairs wc; bathroom; garage; ample driveway parking; landscaped garden. EPC D.

An immaculately presented individual 30s build detached home. 3 bedrooms ; lounge; separate dining room; kitchen; downstairs wc; contemporary styled bathroom with separate shower; detached garage with workshop space; ample driveway parking; semi rural location. EPC E.

Bushley

Twyning

Twyning

£330,000

In the heart of the village sits this characterful semi detached cottage. 3 bedrooms; lounge with log burner; kitchen/ breakfast room; downstairs shower room; pretty garden; driveway parking; Grade II Listed.

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£325,000

Immaculately presented both inside and out, this is a lovely village home. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; dressing room; lounge; dining room; snug; modern kitchen; wc; bathroom; garage; driveway parking; landscaped garden.

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£320,000

Located within a quiet close sits this detached bungalow with lovely front and rear gardens. 2 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; conservatory; wet room; single garage; driveway parking; no onward chain. EPC E.

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Walton Cardiff

£300,000

Rosefields

£280,000

Newtown

£237,000

A lovely detached home with detached double garage. 3 good sized bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; separate dining room; kitchen; driveway parking; family bathroom; downstairs wc; garden. EPC tba.

What a delightful location for this modern, spacious home within easy walking distance of the town centre. 3 bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen/ dining room; sitting room; lounge; downstairs wc; utility; bathroom; garage; garden; views. EPC B.

No onward chain for this extended semi detached home within walking distance to the town. 3 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; study; downstairs wc; utility; bathroom; single garage; garden; ample driveway parking.

EPC D.

Bredon

Newtown

Tewkesbury

£235,000

£210,000

£209,950

Located within a small cul du sac this is a lovely semi detached bungalow. 2 double bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/breakfast room; bathroom; delightful garden; driveway parking; garage with power and light. EPC C.

Semi detached bungalow with garage, parking and private rear garden all within walking distance to the town. 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes; kitchen; lounge; separate dining room. EPC E.

This is a deceptively spacious home overlooking a mature hedgerow within walking distance to the town. 3 bedrooms; modern kitchen; lounge/ dining room; upstairs bathroom; parking; detached single garage; solar panels; front & rear gardens; no onward chain. EPC B.

Town Centre

Tewkesbury

Northway

£200,000

£195,000

£175,000

Brand new contemporary styled bungalow within walking distance to the town. 2 bedrooms; master with ensuite; modern kitchen/ dining area; lounge; shower room; walk in storage cupboard; courtyard; parking; architect warranty; no onward chain. EPC C.

A bungalow like any other except it is within a development exclusively for the over 55s. 2 double bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; modern kitchen; shower room; private south west facing garden; parking; no onward chain. EPC D.

Ready to move straight into, this is a surprisingly spacious mid terrace home. 3 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room with patio doors to garden; kitchen; upstairs bathroom; driveway parking; single garage; garden. EPC D.

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Tewkesbury

Town Centre

£175,000

Full of character, a historically significant town centre property. Grade II* Listed; 2/3 bedrooms; kitchen/ dining room; lounge; wc; upstairs bathroom; gas central heating; no onward chain.

£155,000

Ground floor maisonette overlooking the Abbey fields. 2 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; shower room; communal gardens; over 55s development; parking; no onward chain. EPC D.

£130,000

A beautifully presented apartment located within a convenient location to the town. Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; modern kitchen/ breakfast room; lounge; bathroom; courtyard garden. EPC C.

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Tewkesbury Rotary Club’s Generosity Following last year’s successful Classic Vehicle Festival held annually on the grounds at Tewkesbury School in August, the organisers, the Tewkesbury branch of The Rotary Club, decided to donate some of the proceeds towards the school library.

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In contributing so generously to the Library they also selected to support our local High Street so all the books were sourced through and provided by alison’s bookshop and musicroom, who in turn were pleased to add their share to ensure the Library shelves received lots of new books for the pupils to select.

Ian Nicholson, Owner/Manager of alison’s told Tewkesbury Direct, “We were asked by the Rotary Club if we could help in this venture as the Rotarians were keen to make sure that this was very much a local affair, as whilst they wanted to support the local school, they also wanted to “Buy Local.” This we have all achieved, and it was a pleasure to see Vicky and colleagues in the shop selecting from our extensive stock of young adult fiction.”

Tewkesbury School Librarian, Vicky Smith commented “The £1000 donation couldn’t have come at a better time.

We have been able to involve our pupils in selecting a wonderful collection of fiction books to stock our new library which will be completed next year.

Thank you to the Rotary Club and alison’s for helping us to continue to maintain a healthy reading culture within our school.”

The Rotary Club wishes to continue supporting local schools and enterprises by making other donations to other Institutions in the future.

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HOLIDAY PLANS SCUPPERED FOR ZAK THE DOG When the Midsummer floods hit Tewkesbury after a week of almost incessant rain in mid June both the Avon and Severn river levels rose sharply and put the area on flood alert which caused problems for visiting boaters.

Five narrowboats sought refuge at Avon Lock on the new flood proof moorings where they were monitored closely

by Lock Keeper Nicola

Lancaster, Avon Navigation Trust and Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service.

With both rivers still rising Wendy and Steve

Severn Unit MVS out on the flooded River Avon at Avon Lock assisting stranded boaters.

Pearce with their dog Zak who were on holiday and heading for Sharpness decided to leave their boat at Tewkesbury and go home as Zak needed to get his paws on dry land.

Severn Unit members used one of their boats to evacuate them and get them ashore.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “We were pleased that the unit have been able to give assistance to these visitors. As well as helping Zak and his family we have also taken other people ashore for shopping trips and another boat dog Minnie was grateful for a boat ride to dry land so she could have her walk. We have also

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody 'ALMOST ZERO WASTE’ Cate Cody’s talk on how to achieve similar, plus Q&A afterwards - Wednesday 10th July, 7pm, DeepSpaceWorks, Charlton Kings. Free event with donations encouraged to cover room hire costs.

TEWKESBURY FRIENDS OF THE EARTH - will be holding a stall at the Mediaeval Fair 13th & 14th July

TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ - Please note there is no repair Café in July, the next will be on 10th August.

STONEHILLS COMMUNITY GROUP Including a couple of summer community picnics. Please get in touch with catecody99@gmail.com TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE -

see their website and Facebook Page for updates and volunteeringopportunities tew kesburynaturereserve.or g.uk/wordpress/ PPNP PRIOR’S PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT - Have a wide range of facilities and courses for the community. Includes: Job Clubs, Career Advice, Art, Mindfulness, Children’s Activities,

Basic IT Classes, Gentle Exercise, Wellbeing, Song, Dance, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), Citizens Advice Bureau and Housing related Drop-ins.

There is also a Community Café and several options for Room Hire. Contact ruth@ppnp.co.uk 01684 290069 priorsparkneighbourhoodproject.co.uk

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FAIRTRADE STALL Tewkesbury Methodist Church, Sunday 14th July 11.30am and Saturday 27th July 10am-12pm. All profits from Fair Trade products help people in poorer countries.

HAVE YOU EVER NEEDED A TAXI? Tewkesbury Borough Council wants to hear from taxi passengers, drivers and other interested parties to find out about important issues when licensing hackney carriage and private-hire drivers and vehicles.

The council is responsible for regulating the local taxi and private hire industry and the safety of the public is its principal concern.

Its licensing policy was last reviewed in 2016 and the time has come to review it again.

A number of changes have been proposed to provide clarity, promote consistency and maintain high standards, but the council now needs to hear thoughts and opinions on the proposals from members of the public.

Councillor Jim Mason, lead member for clean and green environment, said: “The council’s policy covers many aspects of licensing vehicles and drivers, including: the age and experience of drivers; the type and condition of vehicles; and disable access.

“These are all incredibly important issues, so please do get in touch if you use or work in the industry, we really do welcome your thoughts.”

The consultation is open now and closes on Monday 26th August 2019.

Details on the consultation, and how you can give your feedback can be found on the councils website www.tewkesbury.gov. uk/news TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 19

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

TWO HIDDEN GEMS Hidden away off the well-beaten tourist track on the edge of the Cotswolds, the lovely villages of Dumbleton and Wormington offer pleasant walks for those of all fitness levels, writes Jack B. Walker.

Park with care in the centre of Dumbleton, near the church and entrance to Dumbleton Hall (now an hotel).

Cross the stile in the hedge next to Nutmeadow House.

Do not join the

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down from Leyfield Farm (1).

Go through the gap and bear left. Do not take the path across the field, but walk down its edge keeping the hedge on your left. Ignore other paths and keep walking until you reach the busy B4078 (2).

Go through the gate and cross over to Mill Cottages, which are opposite. Bear slightly left and look for the drive next to the cottages. Go through the gate and walk down the long drive until you reach Mill Farm (3).

Carry on ahead with Mill House on your right

and go down the slope towards farm buildings.

Bear right and walk past the old mill on the river Isbourne (to your right) to join the Isbourne Way (4).

The mill was built from Dumbleton Brick: a brickworks was established near the village during the 1850s to provide building materials for Dumbleton Estate.

Turn left and follow the path across the fields until you meet a lane (5). Go right and walk along the road, over the River Isbourne and up the slope into Worm-ington Village.

In Wormington, look for the tiny church on the left (6). Take the

Distance: Approximately 3.5 miles, easy terrain.

Car Parking: with respect to residents, near the church/hall gates in the centre of Dumbleton Village.

Refreshments: The luxury Dumbleton Hall Hotel (see their website), the Beckford Inn (A46) or the Queen’s Head in Sedgeberrow (B4078).

Map not to scale: OS Sheet OL45 (The Cotswolds) recommended. drive into the farmyard to the left of the church, and follow the yellow arrows. At the last barn, turn left behind it (leaving the Isbourne Way)(7).

Walk down the field and over a stile, carry on down, cross over a bridge, walk up the field on the other side, until you meet the track leading to College Farm (8).

Turn left and walk

back to the lane. Cross over and go through the gate, following the public footpath sign, down a track which leads back to Mill House. (Note: on some maps this track is not marked as a public right of way).

Retrace your steps back to Dumbleton.

The churches in both Dumbleton and Wormington are worth closer inspection.

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beautifully presented 3/4 bedroom detached family home. A particular feature of this property is the “bright and airy” spacious and versatile living accommodation on offer which benefits from a self contained Annex with its own entrance has to offer.

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Beautifully presented three bedroom detached family home. Good sized kitchen/dining/family room with a 5 door bi-fold door to the rear garden. Private rear garden with mature plants and shrubs, patio seating areas, shed and greenhouse. EPC B.

Beautifully presented 2 two bedroom Grade II listed character cottage, formally the “Old Stables” is located in Aldington Conservation area. Exposed beams, a feature open fireplace in the lounge and feature arched windows. Good sized sun room overlooking the rear garden.

Well presented three bedroom detached family home is situated in the popular area of Bengeworth. Modern fitted kitchen with space for appliances, conservatory overlooking the rear garden, three bedrooms and a modern fitted family shower room. EPC D.

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NoW MAkiNG APPoiNTMENTs iN TEWkEsBury! karen Dodd At WLS Solicitors we offer a high quality Conveyancing Service led by a Senior Specialist Conveyancing Lawyer, Karen Dodd, who is also a Director of the Firm, with over 19 years Conveyancing experience in Tewkesbury, Bishops Cleve, Cheltenham, Malvern and surrounding areas.

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Fund Raising for Acorns Children’s Hospice £3,000 Raised

NeWMaN CARpeTS & FLOORInG est 1991

Due to the concerted efforts or our knitters, stitcher-uppers, sellers and donators of chocolate eggs we have managed to raise this magnificent sum for the Children’s Hospice at Worcester.

Easter being almost as late as it can be this year helped as it meant that there was more time to sell and also more time to knit and sew.

I think we were all flagging towards the end but we soldiered on and I think that everyone involved is delighted with the amount raised for this very worthwhile charity.

We were so fortunate this year that we did not have to buy any chocolate eggs. They were all donated and gratefully received, from the smallest gift to the largest.

A big thank you to all and especially Mel, the fundraiser at Acorns who worked tirelessly to obtain eggs and to sell many Easter Animals.

We used to be able to say just Easter chicks but now we have so many different species from chicks, chicks with hats, bears, bears with noses, Rabbits, Ducks on the water, Owls, Sheep, Cats, 2 Cockerels and 1 Dinosaur!! I wonder what we will get next year?!!

Our knitters a total of 2,955 animals for sale from these.

Thank you for all the donations of wool, thanks to Louise from Tewkesbury Cards and Gifts and to Tewkesbury

uing support. Peacocks stores joined our sellers this year and they cam out on top, just piping Tewkesbury Garden Centre. Well done and thank you for being so helpful.

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As well as wool we need to get more knitters and/or stitchers so if you think you can help do get in touch so we can support acorns again next year.

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What are you doing on Saturday 10th or Sunday 11th August? Are you stuck for things to do or planning your family time, then we have what you are looking for! The Severn Vale Vintage Club are hosting their Vintage Fair, as they do every year, in Stoke Orchard, Cheltenham.

You can entertain the kids with archery, competitions and the numerous kid friendly activities.

You can entertain the grandparents with the working field and the vintage vehicles and machinery on display.

You can entertain yourself in the beer tent, or tea tent, and wonder the trade stands and watch what’s going on in the arena.

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APP-FEST RETURNS TO TEWKESBURY SOONER THAN PLANNED VENUE CHANGE Dan and Jess who had previously managed APPFEST at The Farmers Arms, Lower Apperley have recently taken on The Royal Oak at Much Marcle near Ledbury, with the aim to relaunch APP-FEST on Saturday 14th September 2019 at their new pub.

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The plan was then to relaunch APP-FEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE at Teddington near Tewkesbury on Saturday 25th July 2020.

Dan said “However due to the recent torrential rain that has visited us, the rain has thrown up some serious flooding issues which were unknown about until recently. We have taken advice on the suitability of hosting this event here from a health and safety perspective and we feel at this stage it wouldnt be possible to correct the issues in time.

“We have therefore decided to move the event, to Teddington, Gloucestershire, where we have the land secured and license received for APP-FEST July 2020. Anyone who has purchased APP-FEST 2019 tickets, will still get free transport to and from areas in Gloucestershire, and transport will be still available from areas of Hereforshire.

“Ticket refunds will be made for ticket holders from Herefordshire that do not want to travel the extra distance, however it is only 25 minutes away!

“APP-FEST will return to Gloucestershire on Saturday 25th July 2020 at the same venue and will become an anuual event for your calender.

“APP-FEST @ THE OAK HEREFORDSHIRE will return next year on completion of land works.

Anyone supporting the September Event this year will get a chance to buy tickets on the day for the July 2020 event with a major discount of 25% from next years early bird price. We have some major announcements for July’s bands which makes this Septembers event a must for music lovers.”

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Twyning School, the present and the past Twyning Council School opened in 1907, and a hundred and twelve years later it is still a thriving centre for education in the village.

A black and white photograph shows the school, at a time, judging by the style of clothing worn by the pupils, shortly after opening.

Remarkably little has changed to the building, although it has been extended to meet the needs of an increased local population, much of it remains as built.

The ventilators on the roof remain, as does the

bellfry, but the visible tree on the green has now gone.

The recent photo shows, the addition of a clock under the gable, replacement railings and rebuilt brickwork above the door.

Village schools do bring communities together and play a vital part in introducing young people to good education.

SEVERN UNIT MVS LOOK OUT FOR LITTER IN RIVER AVON While clearing litter from the river between Tewkesbury and Strensham, Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service retrieved a large agricultural type sack from the riverbank just above the M5 bridge by Bredon.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “A crew on our training boat MVS Minerva investigated the item and removed it before it became a hazard to navigation and wildlife and it may well have caused possible pollution as we had no idea what had been inside it.

The Unit regularly patrols this part of the Avon and works closely with Avon Navigation Trust throughout the year.”

Pictured are unit members Gill Howard, Jane Thomas and Mike Collings with MVS Minerva after one of their river patrols showing the sack they found which had possibly blown off a vehicle on the motorway.

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MUCH MARCLE STEAM RALLY Situated in the heart of stunning Herefordshire countryside at Much Marcle near Ledbury 20th - 21st July 2019 A superb array of Steam Traction Engines, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Commercial Vehicles, Vintage Motor Cycles and Cars, Stationary Engines, Fairground Organs, Models and Crafts.

Twyning School 1907

WINTER WONDERLAND

at Hilton Puckrup Hall Special Wedding Package

Twyning School as it is today

Includes: • Red Carpet Arrival • Glass of Mulled wine or sparkling wine and cranberry tartlets on arrival • Three course meal with a glass of wine per person • Glass of sparkling wine for the toast • Still & Sparkling water • Complimentary Bridal Suite • Complimentary Menu Tasting for Bride and Groom • Use of Cake Knife and Stand • White Linen • Evening Buffet of hot pulled pork rolls with sweet potato fries • Resident DJ SPECIAL OFFER PRICE Based on 50 at a package price of £2,600 Valid from October to December 2019.

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THE TEWKESBURY DIRECT Quick Crossword

Across 1 - Attacks on all sides (6) 7 - Scolders (anag) (8) 8 - ___ Thurman: actress (3) 9 - Enumerates (6) 10 - Vigour (4) 11 - Hurried (5) 13 - Returns to a former state (7) 15 - John ___ : tennis player (7) 17 - Slender woman or girl (5) 21 - Tiny parasite (4) 22 - Bangle worn at the top of the foot (6) 23 - Possesses (3) 24 - Type of soldier (8) 25 - Scuffle (6)

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Down 1 - Late morning meal (6) 2 - Hits hard (6) 3 - Perfume (5) 4 - Defeated heavily (7) 5 - Swollen with fat (8) 6 - Lightweight garment (1-5) 12 - Country in E Africa (8) 14 - European country (7) 16 - Pigmentation (6) 18 - Machines for shaping wood (6) 19 - Notable inconvenience (6) 20 - Item of clothing (5) Solution on Back Page

Transport classics at GWSR Two separate events at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway this month will bring heritage locomotives and buses to the area.

On Sunday 28th July over 40 vintage buses will rally at Toddington station, with some of them offering rides around the surrounding countryside.

Also taking place on the railway (Friday 26th-Sunday 28th July)

is the Heritage Diesel Gala. Memories of the heydays of mighty loco-

motives hauling trains for British Railways will be evoked, with an intensive service between Broadway and Cheltenham Racecourse over the weekend.

For full details of both of the events, visit the website www.gwsr.com

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JOIN THE CLUB AND GET 10% OFF YOUR BILL Join our members club, along with information on some fantastic offers for you to enjoy on your next visit.

The membership card enables you to receive 10% off every time you visit to us at off-peak times. Ask us for details.

Join us for Tea! sparkling afternoon cream tea

gupshill afternoon cream tea

free range sliced boiled egg, mayonnaise & rocket farmhouse cheddar cheese & sliced tomato sliced chicken breast – leaf – sweet chilli mayo atlantic prawns – marie rose - mixed leaf sliced honey roast ham, lettuce & tomato (please choose one wrap per person) one plain scone or fruit scone preserve – chantilly cream – butter lemon sponge chocolate brownie

free range sliced boiled egg, mayonnaise & rocket farmhouse cheddar cheese & sliced tomato sliced chicken breast – leaf – sweet chilli mayo atlantic prawns – marie rose - mixed leaf sliced honey roast ham, lettuce & tomato (please choose one wrap per person) one plain scone or fruit scone preserve – chantilly cream – butter lemon sponge chocolate brownie

1 bottle of 20cl prosecco sparkling wine (20cl bottle size)

tea or coffee £10.45 per person

tea or coffee _____________________________________ £16.95 per person

cream tea

one plain scone or fruit scone chantilly cream – preserve – butter chocolate brownie tea or coffee £5.95 per person Gluten free option available on all cream teas - please ask

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Zeus No Fear On Wheels Mud Run 1-2 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA 01684 296540 NEXT AUCTIONS

All our auctions are now online, attracting more buyers and better prices from around the country, to join, log on to: www.easyliveauction.com

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ENTRIES WELCOME www.churchstreet-auctions.co.uk

Gym & Tonic, completed another mud run this weekend (Zeus no fear on wheels) 5 mile obstacle course pulling Danny Marshall in a wheel chair around the course.

This was probably one of the hardest mud runs we have done to date as so much of the race we had to carry Danny or he had to crawl as the wheel chair would not get through.

We even got awarded a trophy for best team as we completed every obstacle and showed great team work in getting Danny around the course.

I’m very proud of the team for their effort on the run and was a tough but great day.

Chris Warren of Gym n Tonic.

Before

After

KNE TOUR - THE EXPERIENCE at The Watson Hall, Tewkesbury Saturday 27th July 2019 7-9pm As seen on Britains Got Talent 2019 Support acts include: Passion Academy of Dance Tickets on sale now - www.kneworld.co.uk £12 adults / £8 child

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MORE FESTIVAL FUN ON THE WAY Bredon Cider Festival is to return to Croft Farm, Bredons Hardwick, after last years sell out inaugural event, on Friday and Saturday 6th and 7th September.

Where’s Martin

Fleetingwood Mac

The budget for bands has been doubled and includes tribute acts of Duran Duran, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Killers, Kylie and Bob Marley with a warm up from popular local band, Where’s Martin.

New for this year is an inflatable ale pub serving 6 Ales and 30 different Ciders, as well as a Cocktail and Prosecco bar, there will be a free bouncy castle and a giant slide for children too.

Early bird tickets are now on sale at www.bredonciderfestival.com, and camping for the event can be booked

now at www.croftfarmwaterpark.com.

clothing Check out our new Men’s Performance T-Shirts & Hoodies, plus our new Women’s Performance Sports Bras, Vests, Hoodies and Leggings

10% OFF WITH TDIRECT10 DISCOUNT CODE Kylie On Show

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SUPER SUMMER EVENINGS

Premium Gins from Hussingtree of Worcester, flavoured

by Asparagus, Juneberry, Blueberry or Spiced Plum

Summerdown Mint Chocolate charged with aromatic, barrel aged Black Mitcham peppermint

Summer offer, our renowned Dry Aged Rump Steak £9.99lb, £22 per kilo, and Dry Aged Topside £4.99lb, £11 per kilo

Twisting Spirits Gins perfectly balanced, bursting with fresh aromas

The ONLY Cheddar made in Cheddar!

FOOD HALL BUTCHERY COFFEE SHOP

New season Lamb, chops, ribs, sausages burgers and marinades, for the sunny outdoors

BEST PRICES PAID

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

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OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

CRACKING JOINTS Cracking joints or “Crepitus”, as it is medically known, is a common occurrence and most people will experience it at some point in their lives.

Many people have heard someone at some point saying that joint cracking will lead to arthritis.

This is not true and has never been proven.

However, when you put your joint through the process of a movement in order to result in a click or pop this causes a mirco-stretch of the ligaments which hold the joint stable.

This, on a once in a while basis, does not cause any problems.

However, habitual cracking of the same joint results in a longlasting stretch of the ligaments associated to the joint.

This in turn results in hypermobility of the joint. This creates more need to crack the joint, as the hypermobile joint is not utilised in its full range of motion.

Hypermobile joints are unstable and this instability has been shown to be more susceptible to degenerative conditions.

If, like many people, you find your joints crack on their own, as

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long as there is no pain, there is no real concern.

If it becomes painful or the same joint cracks many times through the day this can often be due to an imbalance in musculature, muscle tension or stress on the joints.

If you are concerned about joints popping, crunching or cracking get in touch with a musculoskeletal therapist who can prescribe some

Katie Hogg stretches and give you some hands on assistance.

By Katie Hogg T. 01684 296884

NEWTOWN W.I. David Clark had been a Councillor at Worcester Guild Hall for 10 years and when he became Mayor he looked into the history of the building.

He discovered cells beneath the Court room and began to research the lives of people who had been held there. This led him to a group of 8 Worcestershire women who had been transported to Australia in the late 18th century.

Their crimes were mainly stealing a piece of clothing or food. However life in Australia turned out to have more opportunities than they would have had here with them raising families and being given land after they had served their sentences. A truly rags to riches story for some.

On July 10th we will go on ‘A Walk to Rome’ with Chris O’Grady!

If you are interested in joining us please telephone 01684 292067 for more information.

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ROADSHOW comes to town Wednesday 17th July 10.00am-1.00pm

T and sovereigns

Breitling - up to £740 paid

Dinky Cars

Scrap Gold

HE EAST MIDLANDS ANTIQUES ROADSHOW arrives in Tewkesbury and offers local people the unique opportunity to come along and have a free valuation of any item and possibly be made a firm spot cash offer without any obligation.

Mr Franks recalls an instance, the last time East Midlands Antiques were in the area, when a couple came along with a selection of old broken and incomplete rings, a few items of unusual jewellery and an old broke, gentleman’s wristwatch, expecting only a small amount and they were totally amazed to receive over £2,000. Another astonishing story was when a crystal vessel, estimated at just £100-£200 was sold for £220,000.

So why not take this chance to search through your attic, drawers and cupboards, to see if you could also be sitting on a fortune. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed. You will find East Midlands Antiques’ representatives most helpful, courteous and friendly.There is no obligation to sell, so if you just require a free valuation, no problem.

All transactions are strictly cash.

So pop along and see us at The Tudor House Hotel. Mr Franks said the reasons for choosing the area are numerous. Many valuable articles were found in the last visit to the area.For instance, on one occasion this year, a Rolex, valued at £2,000-£3,000 fetched a staggering £48,000. The hotel is well known to local residents and is well placed with plenty of car parking available. So on the Wednesday 10th August you have the chance to visit the hotel and see our accredited buyers and valuers absolutely free. Mr Franks has over 20 years experience of professional valuations and now his expertise is available at no cost to you, specialising in oil paintings, water-colours and many other articles. Medals, decorations and orders are one of the most collectable items and East Midlands Antiques has a waiting list of collectors and customers willing to pay up to £2500 paid for these articles.

Keep this advert for future reference

Listed below are a few items we require, but due to limited space not everything is listed, so if you are in any doubt, bring it along!

LADIES - LOOK IN YOUR JEWELLERY BOXES If you have any old broken rings, chains, earrings, old gold wristwatches or items with stones missing, then bring down the box and let us surprise you.

Amber and jade, costume jewellery - high prices paid WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO VISIT US For further information or an appointment please contact us on:

Clarice Cliff Pottery

9ct Gold up to £300 ounce 18ct Gold up to £600 ounce Minimum £40 22ct wedding rings

Diamond Rings

07930 157 944 any time Any amber & Jewellery

We specialise in watches and listed below are just a few of the makes we require - BROKEN OR WORKING, ANY CONDITION Omega, Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Patek, Philippe, Vachron PLUS MANY OTHER MAKES

Rolex Submariner

Diamond and gem set jewellery, loose gems also purchased, bangles, bracelets, cameos, cufflinks, pendants and gentleman’s watch chains Silver items including bowls, cups, picture frames, claret jugs, candlesticks, boxes, baskets, christening mugs, tea services, trays and wine labels Bronzes, pottery and bric-a-brac e.g. Clarice Cliffe, Moorcroft, Beswick, Doulton, Royal Worcester, Oriental pottery, coloured glass etc Old pens required (Parker, Conway Stewart, Waterman and many others Autographs, postcards, sporting items - especially sought are old football, rugby, cricket and golf programmes Dolls, teddies, Dinky toys, mechanical toys, cigarette cards, musical instruments Furniture, clocks, pocket watches and coins, tea caddies, glassware, plated items We buy foreign, dental, un-hallmarked and industrial gold, silver and platinum in any form Pre-1947 silver coins, i.e. half crowns, florins, shillings up to 10 times face value Don’t miss out on this opportunity to possibly make your fortune! What’s it worth? Why be left wondering?

Tudor House Hotel 51 High St, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH

Wednesday 17th July 10.00am-1.00pm

Have you watched the BBC programmes Flog It or The Antiques Roadshow?

Our format is exactly the same but we offer the chance to sell without the uncertainty and commission to the Auction House and if you are unsuccessful at auction there may still be charges to pay. East Midlands Antiques realise that there are some very unusual items that require the exposure of a major auction house and we would be pleased to advise in such cases. However, many items do not warrant this and East Midlands Antiques will offer accordingly. Come and try the friendly and discreet service we have provided for many other people like yourselves over the years.

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WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury and District 䡵 TEWKESBURY FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET: Saturday 13th July, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 5PG, from 9am until 1.30pm.

A great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers, plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts. Stalls include: local beers & ciders, handmade chocolates,local meat and cheese, locally grown vegetables, artisan breads, cakes and pastries, homemade pies and meals, homemade jams and chutneys, local honey and beeswax candles, handmade gifts, jewellery, glassware, toys and books.

Held on the second Saturday each month. 䡵 TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY: Thursdays 4th and 25th July, walks departing at 7.00pm.

Leaving from Abbey Lawn Car Park in Gander Lane, a 2 hour guided walk of the Battlefield (approx 2 miles in length). No booking necessary stout walking shoes are recommended. Families and dogs are welcome.

Walks are free although donations are welcome.

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

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

Advice and support, craft activities etc.

Plus tea/coffee and cakes in return for a small donation. Details call 01684 296238. 䡵 BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: Held every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm-4pm at the Tewkesbury Boys Brigade Community Centre.

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

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

Transport available. Call Chris on 01684 293527 䡵 CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre.

Second Wednesday of

the month 2pm to 4pm.

For those with memory problems and their carers/companions.

Tea and cakes and singing favourite songs together. £2.50 per person. Call 01684 772559 for more details. 䡵 BUSY NEEDLES A free club for independent crafters who wish to pursue their craft whilst making friends. For more details please call 01684 276503. 䡵 FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library most Thursday afternoons. Advance booking is essential - for more information please call 01684 293086. 䡵 BREDON BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Every Wednesday morning, 10am 11.30am. Bredon Village Hall during Worcestershire term time. Everyone is welcome with their children/grandchildren from newborns to pre-school age.

For more information please contact bredonsteppingout@googlemail.com or check Facebook

䡵 BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month,1pm until 5pm.

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

Village Hall, Bredon. 䡵 CREATIVE CLUB: Mosaics,Pottery, Embroidery and Crochet Every other Monday from 21st January 2019, 7pm - 9pm Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, £3 per week.

For further information please call 07377 429495. 䡵 GUIDED HERITAGE WALKS TEWKESBURY: Led by Gloucestershire and Cotswold Heritage Guides. Every Tuesday evening until 27th August 2019. Walks leave the Abbey Gates (opposite the Bell Hotel) at 7pm, and will take you on a historical tour of the town. Discover more about the riverside and medieval history.

No booking required.

Adults cost £5 and children £3.

WEST COUNTRY LEGENDS BOUND FOR TEWKESBURY One of the most enduring and popular bands in the West Country, The Wurzels, will play a special concert at Tewkesbury’s Watson Hall this month.

Wurzelmania first hit the UK in the 1960s when the band, then fronted by the late Adge Cutler, scored a popular hit with ‘Drink Up Thee Cider.’

Adge’s reign as king of ‘Scrumpy and Western’ sadly came to an end in 1974, when he died following a car accident near the Severn Bridge.

But the band continued and achieved a Number 1 single in the UK, ‘The Combine Harvester’ after being championed by Noel Edmonds.

Further charts hits and TV appearances followed, and they have continued to tour and achieve great success at festivals - as well as releasing albums of their good-time material.

Their Tewkesbury convert will be on Saturday 27th July, the doors open at 7.00pm.Tickets - £18 are available from The Town hall in Tewkesbury High Street (01684 636666). For further information visit the website www.tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk

䡵 OVERBURY CRICKET CLUB: Annual Fun Night, Friday 19th July at 6.30pm. Fun for all the family at Overbury Cricket Field, in the centre of the village (Bredon-Beckford road).

Hand made to order for the home or business - ideal for collectors, museums, sports clubs, retailers etc All arrive fully assembled (not flat packed) Lighting, shelving and security options

Visit our workshop or see examples at Clearway Doors and Windows showroom www.clearwaydoorsandwindows.co.uk Designex Cabinets Ltd, Unit 2, Severn Vale Building, Lower Mills Road Stonehouse GL10 2BB

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MEET YOUR LOCAL PRODUCERS by Deb Gilder

GORGEOUS CHEESE FROM CHEDDAR Cheddar is one of the most widely produced and popular cheeses in the world, so it’s surprising to discover that there is only one company still making it in the Somerset village where it originated, writes Deb Gilder of Teddington Stores.

TEWKESBURY’S FAMOUS INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT

Celebrating 20 years in Tewkesbury 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

CHINESE & MALAYSIAN CUISINE

OPEN TUES-SAT 5pm-11pm & SUN 5pm-10pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE (MINIMUM ORDER £15)

01684 292046 17 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AL

䡵 Cheddar cheese maturing in Gough’s Cave The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company started making traditional cheese in 2003, and they are one of many family-owned artisan businesses whose produce we are proud to offer at Teddington Stores.

The independent company has earned accolades around the globe, and its awardwinning Cheddars are rated as some of the best in the world.

Unpasteurised milk is freshly delivered to its dairy in the village of Cheddar each morning.

It is sourced from one local farm, and quality, composition and temperature of the milk is measured as it arrives.

Using unpasteurised milk preserves the naturally occurring bacteria within it, which gives the Cheddar cheese a more complex flavour.

‘Cheddaring’ is a critical developmental stage which involves a series of cutting, turning and stacking of blocks of curd, allowing it to cool, drain further and 'knit' together again over a

period of time.

After pressing, the whole cheeses are dressed in traditional cotton/muslin cloth before being transferred to the maturing stores, where they are left for 24 months.

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

01684 293714 or 07724 630083 䡵 Deb Gilder Since 2006, the company has been maturing some of its cheese in the depths of Gough’s Cave, in the famous Cheddar Gorge.

You’ll find Teddington Stores just off the A46 at Teddington Hands Roundabout, with free parking on site. Call us on 01386 725400.

For more information on Cheddar Gorge Cheese, visit www.cheddaronline.co.uk

Specialists in freshly prepared Bangladeshi & Indian Curry, Balti & Tandoori Dishes

The Crown, Mythe Rd, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EF Sun & Tues-Thurs 5pm-10.30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm Monday closed, Open All Bank Holidays

Quay Street, Tewkesbury

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

All takeaway food is served in cardboard boxes.Your food stays warmer for longer,easier to hold and eat, and no washing up!

Tewkesbury Fryer FOR A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Opening Hours Lunch 12 noon - 2.00pm Evening 5.30pm - 11.30pm

FISH & CHIPS, KEBABS AND BURGERS Gluten-free batter & pizzas now available every day Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff

61 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ Telephone 01684 299584

01684 290888 STONE WILLY’S PIZZA

Local Recipes from the 1930s 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 THAI SET LUNCH 2 Courses £9.95 Take Away Collection Get 10% Off Delivery service within 3 miles Pub open every day from Noon except Tuesday open from 3pm

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

All takeaway food is served in cardboard boxes.Your food stays warmer for longer,easier to hold and eat, and no washing up!

In 1939, the Gloucestershire Federation of Women’s Institutes published a book to provide a record of old and tested recipes in use in the county’s homes. Why not try some for yourself?

SAVOURY CARROT PUDDING Provided by Dursley W.I. Ingredients: 1/2lb carrots (grated) • 1lb potatoes (cooked and sieved) • 1/2lb sausage meat 1 teaspoon chopped parsley • 1 small onion, chopped fine • 1 egg • A little milk or stock Salt & Pepper to taste • A grate of nutmeg Mix carrots, potatoes, sausage meat in a basin thoroughly with the seasoning and egg beaten.

Add stock or milk (if found too dry). Put into a greased basin, cover and steam for two hours.

Serve with brown gravy.

Exceptional quality Indian food with very traditional flavours

FREE HOME DELIVERY 20%on OFF TAKEAWAY collection orders over £10

in specified areas within 3 mile radius of Tewkesbury

寿 01684 295 226 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6.00pm-11.00pm 117/118 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JY

www.crystalriversdining.co.uk

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䡵 1: Which King married Elizabeth of York, uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York?

Cross House, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AB www.crosshousetavern.pub

䡵 2: Which golfer holds the record for the most US Masters titles?

䡵 3: With a length of 629 miles, which is the longest river in France?

䡵 6: Which coastal town in Fife is home to the Scottish League football team Raith Rovers?

䡵 4: Who was President of the United States for the duration of World War 1? 䡵 5: Which actor played Indiana Jones’ father in the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?’

ANSWERS: 1. Henry VII; 2. Jack Nicklaus (6 wins); 3. The River Loire; 4. Woodrow Wilson; 5. Sean Connery; 6. Kirkcaldy

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

TEWKESBURY LIVE Local Music Guide 䡵 TUESDAYS, JULY: Lunchtime Organ Recital (1.00-2.00pm), Tewkesbury Abbey.

䡵 WED 10th JULY: Jazz Club Special BD Lenz UK tour, Theoc House.

䡵 WED 3rd JULY: The Rod Kelly Trio plus Jeanne Marlow, Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

䡵 SAT 13th JULY: Brimstone (Folk), No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

䡵 THURS 4th JULY : Acoustic Session, Anchor, Eckington.

䡵 SAT 13th JULY: Built for Comfort, Wheelhouse Café Bar. The Marina, Upton-upon-Severn.

䡵 SUN 7th JULY: The Hush, Wheelhouse Café Bar. Upton-upon-Severn. 䡵 SUN 7th JULY: Brass on the Grass, Tewkesbury Abbey. 䡵 SUN 7th JULY: The Blue Road, The Prince of Wales, Ledbury.

䡵 SUN 14th JULY: Sue Fear, The Prince of Wales, Ledbury. 䡵 THURS 18th SUN 21st JULY: Blues Festival,, Various venues, Upton-upon-Severn.

䡵 SUN 7th JULY: The Johnny Cash Roadshow, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 FRI 19th JULY SUN 28th JULY Guiting Music Festival, Various Venues, Guiting Power.

䡵 SUN 7th JULY: Gigspanner Big Band plus Knight & Spiers, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 WED 24th JULY: The Roses Choir and Special Guests, The Roses Theatre.

EVENTS AT THE

JOHN MOORE MUSEUM Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July

LIFE IN A MEDIEVAL HOUSE LIVING HISTORY EVENT 10am-5pm (Last admission 4.30pm) at the Merchant’s House, Church Street, Tewkesbury Living history group, the Walsingham Pilgrims, make a return visit for Tewkesbury Medieval Festival weekend. Dedicated to interpreting the domestic and military life of the 14th century, they will be time travelling to 1471 for their visit to our late Medieval restored Merchant’s shop and House.

Saturday 27th July - Museum Talk

UNUSUAL CURES & BLOOD GALORE

2.30-3.30pm, The Old Baptist Chapel Church Street, Tewkesbury Medicine in the past is truly a fascinating subject to explore, as science and myths were intertwined to create some unusual and amusing cures! Delve into the wonderful world of the bloody and painful operations, and the downright bizarre remedies popular in the home.

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Tewkesbury GL20 5SN Tel: 01684 297174

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CAR BOOT SALE EVERY SATURDAY From 9.30am, gates open at 9.00am for sellers. £5 Boots, £10 Traders AT VALE WILDLIFE, BECKFORD GL20 7AN SIGNPOSTED FROM A46

䡵 THURS 25th JULY: Folk In The Foyer with Susie Dobson, Ant Miles and Mike Weaver, The Arts Centre, Evesham. 䡵 SAT 27th JULY: The Wurzels, The George Watson Memorial Hall. 䡵 THUR 1st AUGUST : Acoustic Session, Anchor, Eckington.

䡵 SAT 3rd AUGUST: Oujamaflip (Folk), No.8 Arts, Pershore. 䡵 SUN 4th AUGUST: The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Roses Theatre. 䡵 THURS 8th SUN 11th AUGUST: Lakefest, Eastnor Castle.

Events at Tewkesbury venues unless stated.

STRUMMERS GUITAR OF THE MONTH

by Paul Thomas

GRETSCH ‘CHET ATKINS’ 6120 When the teenage Chet Atkins finally managed to scrape enough money together to buy his first electric guitar and amplifier, he had a problem.

The nearest supply of electricity was a very long walk from his father’s shack in Fortson, Georgia, writes Paul Thomas.

Born in 1924, Chester Burton Atkins was a man firmly rooted in the powdery top-soil of depression-era America. A character from The Grapes of Wrath made good. Handsome, modest, determined; Chet gradually made progress in a music industry dominated by hugely popular radio shows with names like; National Barn Dance, Country Music Jubilee and The Grand Ole Opry.

A forward-thinking innovator, Atkins developed a unique jazz-influenced picking style, using his thumb for the bass notes and three fingers for the treble strings. In an industry that promoted both kinds of music (Country and Western), Chet’s style was considered by some to be “not country enough” and he found himself booted off a number of the more conservative radio stations.

Perhaps it was this rebellious edge that brought him to the attention of the Gretsch guitar company in 1955.

Gibson had their Les Paul signature models and Gretsch wanted to follow suit. Chet Atkins was more than happy to oblige.

The first (and arguably the best) Gretsch/Chet Atkins collaboration was the 6120. An enormous, glorious, bright orange, semi-acoustic guitar. For a man as understated as Chet Atkins, it comes as something of a surprise that he was actively involved in the design of this most flamboyant of instruments. Indeed, it is said that Chet far preferred the more sedate Country Gentleman signature model which was issued shortly after the 6120. But it was too late. The orange monster had been unleashed!

First Duane Eddy then, even more famously, Eddie Cochran ripped the guitar from the hands of country pickers and made the 6120 a rock’n’roll icon. By the 1980’s, Brian Setzer of The Stray Cats had grabbed a Gretsch and was rocking this town. Soon no pop video was complete without at least one Gretsch featuring strongly.

Interestingly, in 1980, Atkins swapped his allegiance to Gibson where he felt more at home with his friend and one-time rival, Les Paul. However, that was not the end of the Chet Atkins models. In 2007, Fender acquired Gretsch, shifted production to Japan and resurrected these iconic signature guitars to great effect.

Without their signature models, it is unlikely that either Chet Atkins or Les Paul (Chester & Lester) would be remembered as anything other than quaint and quirky country innovators from a bygone age. As it is, their names are forever synonymous with loud, fast rock’n’roll.

And for Chet Atkins, in particular, it has to be the ultimate irony that such a modest man is responsible for the world’s flashiest guitar!

Paul Thomas The Gretsch Chet Atkins G6120, pictured, is available alongside many other cool and fascinating guitars from; Strummers, Malt House Emporium, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 8JP www.strummersguitars.com

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SATURDAY 13TH & SUNDAY 14TH JULY 2019 In 1471 English history changed completely as the result of a fight for the crown. What became known as the Battle of Tewkesbury – the final battle in the Wars of the Roses, between the houses of York and Lancaster - took place on a small field just outside the town.

In 1984 a small group of enthusiasts got together to re-enact the battle on part of the original site.

They have been doing

this every July since then, and over the years it has grown from a small-town event, with home-made weapons

and costumes - and very few fighting skills! - plus a few small stalls making a simple market, to what is now recognised

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as one of the biggest and best events of its kind in Europe.

Enthusiasts travel from all over Europe and further afield to take part - all of them authentically dressed and armed, and many living with their families in medieval-style camps for the whole weekend.

In addition to the battle re-enactment, there is a medieval market and entertainment for all ages, plus a large beer tent with a wide range of real ales, not forgetting that medieval favourite – mead.

Despite all these attractions entry is free, with donations very welcome (and essential for the future of the event!)

The main events of the weekend take place

䡵 Time out: many of the re-enactors live in medieval style camps for the duration of the festival adjacent to Tewkesbury town centre, just off the Gloucester Road, on part of the original battle field.

Further events take place around the town centre and at Tewkesbury Abbey.

The main site is just a few minutes walk from

the town centre.

This year's festival takes place on Saturday 13th July (11am - 6pm, followed by events in the town) and Sunday 14th July (11am - 5pm).

For further information visit www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org

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Summer Events at Tewkesbury Abbey Several special summer events will take place in and around Tewkesbury’s beautiful abbey this summer.

The lawns of Abbey House play host to an outdoor concert by Tewkesbury Town Band on Sunday 7th July with Pimms and soft drinks being served.

Audience members are invited to bring a picnic, from 6pm, with the music starting at 6.30pm. Tickets are available from the Abbey shop.

Singers from the cathedral, collegiate and recital choirs come together in Tewkesbury Abbey each year for a memorable week of ‘Musica Deo Sacra’.

Directed by Carleton Etherington with organist Paul Walton, the choir will sing some of the finest music written over the centuries, in a liturgical setting from Monday 29th July until Sunday 4th August.

2019 is a particularly special year as it marks the fiftieth anniversary of the festival.

The Abbey’s strength of liturgy, magnificent organs and outstanding acoustic combine to create an unforgettable experience. Full details of the programme can be

䡵 Tewkesbury Abbey found on the abbey’s website www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk/music Tewkesbury Abbey is one of Britain’s finest examples of medieval architecture.

The building’s Norman tower and long nave have dominated the Tewkesbury skyline for nearly 900 years, and the views from the top over the town and surrounding countryside are quite breathtaking.

This month you can scale its heights on a ‘Tower Tour’ at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm each day with an extra tour at 4pm on Saturdays.

Tickets are available

from the Abbey Shop.

A series of organ recitals will take place on Tuesdays throughout July, August and September, with free admission and a retiring collection. The music starts at 1pm. On 2nd July organist will be Hans Hielscher (of the Marktkirche, Wiesbaden).

Jack Stone (organ scholar, Dean Close School) plays on 9th, Simon Bell (also of Dean Close) on 16th and on 23rd July the guest is Samuel Bristow, Organ Scholar from Birm-ingham Cathedral. Details please see www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk

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RELAXING FISHING THIS SUMMER Hillview lakes at Puckrup near Tewkesbury is a destination for anglers from far and wide.

There are five acres of water comprising two lakes and four canals to cater for the demand of match angling and due to its popularity Hillview has a large following

amongst local fishermen.

A tackle and bait shop set up there in 2016 is run by Dave Huggins who has a wealth of experience in fishing the local waters, including the rivers.

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Headliners this year on our three main stages are Kyla Brox, Wille and the Bandits, Dino Baptiste, Jenny Wren and her Borrowed Wings, The Rainbreakers, Trevor Babajack Steger, Danny Bryant, Ma Polaines Great Decline and Beaux Gris Gris & the Apocalypse.

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NEWS UPDATE by DF Legal LLP

Gloucestershire Barrister Returns to Law Firm as Head of Family DF Legal LLP has welcomed the return of their In-house Barrister Jack Henry to the Firm.

Jack has returned to across all of role.” practice his expertise in Gloucestershire and Over the last 35 Family Law and Herefordshire. years, the Firm has Litigation full-time, after Jo May, Managing managed to grow cona brief hiatus as a selfPartner at DF Legal, sistently, which they put employed Barrister at said: down to the injection of Unity Street Chambers in “We’re thrilled to welgood quality young talBristol. ent, like Jack Jack has been Henry. involved in all Jack Henry, aspects of family Barrister, adds: law including “I’m excited to divorce and be back working financial cases. with the DF These cases have Legal team on a come under the full-time basis. full financial The Firm has a spectrum and proud tradition Jack is well versed of supporting at getting the and advising the right outcome for local community. his clients. In I am keen to addition to this, bring the skill set Jack has handled of counsel to my n u m e r o u s clients’ cases Children Act profrom day one ceedings, includand look forward ing child arrangeto building a DF Legal LLP Barrister Jack Henry ment orders, spebespoke and cific issue orders dynamic team and prohibitive steps come Jack back to the that can continue to orders. firm, as he brings a advance the Firm.”

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BRISTOL CHANNEL CHALLENGE FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS In early June Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service members went on their annual offshore training trip down the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel visiting Portishead, Watchet and Cardiff.

Throughout the trip the changeable weather and high Spring Tides made for some exciting and challenging passages.

Regional Head of Seamanship Tim Huckvale said “Eleven members in five boats including our own training vessel Minerva took part and it was a very successful training cruise. Timings

were imperative especially when we were in the top part of the Severn Estuary and everyone learned a lot.

We had to alter our original plans due to adverse weather and sea conditions and the approach of Storm Miguel meant returning to Sharpness before it struck.”

Severn Unit MVS in their boats leaving Sharpness Lock early in the morning with MVS cruiser Minerva (far left).

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“There has been a high demand in the installation of beautiful luxury feature floors, including wood, stone or ceramic, which has had a strong influence on the development of other more durable floor coverings.

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TEWKESBURY SUMMER WALKS

Well! It is that time of the year again Tewkesbury Art Society, are holding their annual “SUMMER EXHIBITION”, at The Methodist Church Hall, by The Cross, Barton Street. From Saturday 20th July 2019 until Saturday 27th July, 10am until 4pm (Sorry closed on Sunday).

Please note, NO parking at the church, but there are pay and display car parks near by.

Over 100 original paintings for sale. Plus various Greeting cards at reasonable prices.

Entrance and Refreshments are Free!

The Hall is totally disabled friendly.

This year the members competition is called “Towards Abstract” which will make an interesting challenge to say the least.

The winner will be presented with The Stagecoach, award, to keep for the year.

Members will vote for their favourite picture during Preview evening and the winner presented with the Kershaw Cup. Again we are holding “The Walking Exhibition”, this is where we are very grateful to over 50 Town shops for their kind permission for Art Society members to exhibit one painting in their shop window, this has proved very successful during last few years. Each picture can be purchased by taking the details down to the Methodist Church Hall between 20th and 27th July, between 10am-4pm.

Both Exhibitions coincides with “Tewkesbury in Bloom” which will be in full flow, so the art will help to enhance the already beautiful displays and visa versa.

Also during Summer between May and September, you may often find us out and about around the town painting “En Plein Air”. We also visit many beautiful venues such as NT Gardens, members gardening and many other interesting places.

All sourced by our chairman John Griffin.

So if you see us, please stop for a chat.

Look forward to seeing you all at our Summer Exhibition, even just for tea and biscuit.

More info www.t-as.info. Find us on Face Book or 01684 291391.

with Cotswold & Gloucestershire Tourist Guides Every Tuesday Evening until the 27th August Starting at 7.00pm from the main Abbey Gates (opposite the Bell Hotel £5 per person (£3 for children) Pay on the day.

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Painted in the style of the time, an aerial view, it features St Giles Church and the thatched roof of the Fox and Hounds pub.

There are a couple of lines taken from a poem on Bredon, written by A E Houseman, an academic and poet from the early 20th century, who published his work in, A Shropshire Lad. Here is the poem in full: In summertime on Bredon. The bells they sound so clear; Round both the shires they ring them, In steeples far and near, A happy noise to hear.

Here of a Sunday morning, My love and I would lie, And see the coloured counties, And hear the larks so high About us in the sky. The bells would ring to call her, In valleys miles away; “Come all to church, good people; Good people come and pray.” But here my love would stay.

And I would turn and answer, Among the springing thyme, “Oh, peal upon our wedding, And we will hear the

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But when the snows at Christmas, On Bredon top were strown, My love rose up so early, And stole out unbeknown, And went to church alone. They tolled the one bell only, Groom there was none to

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COUNTRYSIDE WHAT’S ON GUIDE 䡵 CROOME PARK: Grayson Perry Landscapes exhibition now on until 29th September.

Exhibition of five works including the epic Battle of Britain Tapestry and the etchings. Croome Park is off the A38 Tewkesbury to Worcester Road.

Details www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome 䡵 EASTNOR CASTLE: Wizardry & Magic.

Sunday 14th July 10.30am - 5.30pm. Dinosaur Show. Sunday 28th July - Thursday 4th August.

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䡵 Overbury Street Market The annual Street Market, which attracts visitors from all over the area, will be held in the beautiful Bredon Hill village on Saturday 13th July.

The market, which celebrates its 41st birthday this year, takes place between 10am and 12noon against a picturesque backdrop of stone cottages, St Faith’s Church (which dates back to Norman times) and the 18th century Overbury Court.

During a hectic two hours, there's an opportunity to pick up unusually high quality bargains.

A local food range will include tender Overbury Farms lamb, and honey produced from orchards in the parish.

Anne's Pantry will also offer a range of homemade cakes and other goodies.

Stalls include the ever popular ‘Going for a Song’ - overflowing with paraphernalia of all descriptions. Other stalls have a huge range of things including books, toys, DVDs, plants, crafts, garden seating, jams and preserves; the list goes on and on.

Talented local artists display their work, and there will be live music, tea, coffee, cake and ice creams served in

Berkeley House garden.

Whitcombe Garden (a member of the National Gardens Scheme) opens for relaxation and meandering, and the Friends of Overbury School will be organising fun activities for children.

The raffle has magnificent prizes to be won, and there is a good bottle stall and tombola too.

Mouth-watering bacon butties can be enjoyed - and are ready prior to market opening.

Car parking and entry are both free. The organisers regret that no dogs are allowed.

If very wet, the market will take place in the Village Hall. Money raised from the event will go to St Faith's Church, the Village Hall and other parish organisations.

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Tea Party at Strensham Church SATURDAY 13TH JULY It is now 50 years since the formation of the Redundant Churches Fund, now called the Churches Conservation Trust, a charity which takes on unused historic churches which may otherwise be demolished writes David Bagley.

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Probus visits the Welsh Assembly and the Royal Mint Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club recently embarked on one of our occasional outings, this time a coach trip to the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff.

After we arrived and having endured very strict airport-style security, we were introduced to the Assembly building by our guide Richard Wyn Jones who told us about the history of the building which was designed by worldrenowned architect (Lord) Richard Rogers.

The building was completed in 2006 and is designed to be very environmentally efficient by maximising the use of natural light, the capture of rainwater and the use of geothermal energy using heat pumps hundreds of feet below ground.

We started our tour in the upper level above the Assembly chamber, a public space which fea-

tures a wonderful internal curved roof made of red cedar, chosen for its durability and zero maintenance over many years.

This forms a gigantic tree-shape which descends to become the roof of the debating chamber below.

We then entered the visitors’ gallery overlooking the Assembly chamber. The chamber is designed in the semi-circular style of many similar government chambers around the world, rather than the confrontational Westminster model.

As well as answering all our questions about the Welsh Assembly and the political processes particular to the

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devolved Government, as a native Welsh speaker Richard was able to give us an excellent insight into the use of the Welsh language and customs and the characteristics of the Welsh political model, not least the use of proportional representation rather than the first past the post Westminster system.

The second part of our day out was a short trip from Cardiff to Llantrisant to the Royal Mint where we were first given a short presentation on the history of coinage in Britain and of the Royal Mint itself.

The Mint has come a long way over the last 1000 years and is now a sophisticated industrial operation.

We observed the production area where over a billion one pound coins are produced each year.

However we were somewhat surprised to discover that not only does the Mint produce all the coins that we use every day, but makes and exports currencies for many foreign countries around the world.

The Mint also pro-

duces one-off specialist coins for collectors and perhaps even more surprisingly, military medals and the medals of the 2012 Olympics, all on display in the on-site Royal Mint museum.

This was a fascinating two-centre outing, greatly appreciated by a good cross-section of Probus members, wives and guests. It was one of our very popular external visits which we organise at approximately threemonthly intervals – our next visit will be to the BBC studios in Birmingham which will take place in August.

If you are a retired or semi-retired professional or businessman and would enjoy the stimulating company of likeminded individuals, you are very welcome without obligation to come along to one of our meetings as a guest.

Please visit our website at www. probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/ or contact our Secretary Bill Bush on 01684 298419.

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Forthcoming Events in July: 2 July: The joys of metal detecting (with John Bromley) 9 July: Friends against scams (with Brian Merrifield) 16 July: Sleep, perchance to dream (with Dr. Katy Bellamy) 23 July: A stroll with Sabrina (with Linda Griffin) 30 July: Worcester’s Wonderful Women (with Miriam Harvey) (OPEN MEETING) Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Bill Bush on 01684 298419 for further information or visit our new website at:

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Stand by Me - Intergenerational Singing at Lanes Court Sheltered scheme Reception Class Children from Queen Margaret’s School in Priors Park visited Lanes Court Bromford Housing sheltered housing scheme for the first time in November 2018. They are taking part in Gloucestershire Academy of Music’s exciting and heart-warming project Stand by Me, which brings together children and older people in creative music sessions led by Music educator Becky Rea Chevis.

Some children said they The children came rhythms together. felt scared as they back to Lanes court after Singing, laughing, walked into this Christmas and got to learning and doing unknown place full of Know the residents a bit actions is good for strangers, but their shymore, making songs everyone’s bodies, ness seemed to vanish about what cheers us up brains and hearts! “ as they taught the tenwhen we are grumpy to We have a few more ants the actions to Baby the tune of The Drunken music sessions together Shark and played in bubbles to the tune of I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles!

Becky visited the children in school the following week and their enthusiasm about the visit was bubbling over, summed up by one little boy who said, “I like singing at the Nanny’s”.

Their next visit to Lanes Court was a lively Sailor. “What do we do planned and are hoping affair! They seemed with a grumpy Christie? to find funding for the more comfortable and ....Take her on holiday visits to continue after many chose to hold the and let her build sandthat as both the resiTenant’s hands for Row castles, early in the dents and the children Row The Boat, as well as morning!” are clearly enjoying the finding out their names The wonderful thing experience together. to sing the Hello song. about the sessions is the If there are any comOnce the children had amount of fun everyone panies or organisations gone, one of the tenants has. Through music that would like to sponobserved, “Their personeveryone enjoys themsor us and support this alities are shining selves and it really project to help it to conthrough and they’re getbrings people together! tinue please contact ting to know us too.

A resident named James Baker on 07813 They pick their Malcolm said, “as well 629163 or Becky Rea favourites just like as learning new songs Chevis on 07796 adults do.” and how to read 490665.

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Give Golf a Go Have you ever played or wanted to play golf?

Sherdons is one of a new breed of golf centres bringing golf to a whole new audience where the emphasis is on fun, having a go and making new friends.

Players today want to play a quick round when they want, practice in comfort protected from the weather, enjoy the social as well as playing benefits of being a club member and get professional support to enjoy playing more.

9 hole pay and play golf, such as you’ll find at Sherdons, meets the need for a quick game with friends.

Their floodlit driving range is open every day with covered bays, TrueStrike Mats and Srixon twopiece golf balls show how ranges have developed to meet the demands of the modern

golfer. It’s also home to the Richard Ballard Golf Academy.

In the past golf lessons were often thought of as being quite intimidating, expensive and only for the serious golfer. Not so at the Academy.

Run by Richard Ballard PGA Professional and owner of Sherdons, Richard and his team offer something for everyone.

If you’re completely new to golf how about learning with a friend and splitting the cost of a beginner’s lesson? For £20.00 you get professional tuition and everything, from range balls

to free club hire is included. Group lessons are also popular. A chance to learn with friends old and new, you turn up for sessions run on most days of the week. No need to book, they offer great value at £10.00 per session for adults and £5.00 for juniors. The Academy even offers free coffee and cake for its Ladies Only Group Coaching on Fridays!

Demand for playing lessons and development programmes for those looking to play

better golf are also trends the Academy has responded to. Richard has invested in State of the Art Trackman 4 Swing Analysis and video tools to bring lessons to life and give you a much clearer picture of how to improve your game.

Based just outside Tredington, near Tewkesbury, Sherdons is a fine example of the modern golf centre offering visitors of all ages and abilities the best opportunity to give golf a go.

MITTON W.I. "What food brings back happy memories for you?" That was the question posed for our June meeting. And what a variety of stories we heard.

A bag of cheesy biscuits a reminder of childhood birthday parties. Another was bread and butter pudding, treacle tart, welsh cakes and flapjacks, all lovingly prepared for the return from school. Does anyone remember chocolate crunch and pink custard from school dinners?

Thanks to Pat and her wonderful cookery skills, we were able to taste that and a lot more during the evening. Also thanks to all members who brought in their favourite treats to share with the rest of us.

Next month we will be making fascinators so don't forget to bring along a band, comb or clip to the meeting. We are also visiting Eastnor Pottery again in July – names and deposit to Kerenza asap.

New members very welcome to come along and join us. Mitton W.I. meets every first Monday of each month at Mitton Manor Primary School at 7.30pm. If you would like more information please call 07846 453523 or MittonWI@gmail.com.

FAMILY FUN DAY at The Canterbury, Ashchurch Road Saturday 20th July from 1pm until 6pm Raising money for Cots for Tots All day fun childrens entertainer, disco, lots of games and hog roast. £5 per child over 3.

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TALKING OF TEWKESBURY by Amanda Orton

Contact the Elderly What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon, than with a cup of tea, a slice of cake and some good company?, writes Amanda Orton.

When local lady, Sue McFeeley, heard about the Contact the Elderly scheme, she decided that she wanted to become involved and volunteered to be the area coordinator for Tewkesbury.

Sue and I had a cup of tea together recently and she explained that the free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties

have been successfully running in the Tewkesbury area for about 18 months and she would now love to have more people taking part. It’s the most wonderful way of helping to combat loneliness and social isolation in the elderly. For the tea party guests, it’s great to have a date in the diary and something lovely to look

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Hosts welcome guests into their homes for a couple of hours to enjoy a cup of tea and sandwiches.

It’s a fantastic way to brighten up a Sunday and gives everyone the chance to dress up and go out somewhere different. Sue sometimes organises short quizzes or a similar activity to break the ice, especially with new party goers who may be a little shy.

Groups are kept small so that everyone can get to know each other.

Lasting friendships are made through these afternoons of enjoying each other’s stories and the ensuing laughter.

The tea parties welcome both ladies and gentlemen of course.

Transport needn’t be a problem either, as volunteer drivers collect guests from their homes and take them to the tea party. They then stay and enjoy the party too, before taking everyone safely back home.

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The Pharmacy fight is over in Bishop's Cleeve!

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THEN & NOW with John Dixon

SWILGATE ROAD - SOUTH TO THE ABBEY

䡵 Swilgate with Wilfred Cook - 20th March 1947

䡵 View obscured by ‘70s architecture (and the Court)

Last month we looked at Swilgate looking north but this month we turn south, picturesquely, towards the Abbey, writes John Dixon.

In the delightful 1947 photograph, we obtain a clear view of the Abbey; in 2019 we can still see the Abbey but it is partly obscured by the former Magistrates Court built post-war adjacent to the grounds of the Girls’ High School.

However, in 2015, that view was obscured by the 1970s replacement of the Swilgate homes.

These unlamented designs have been recently demolished. Did High School teacher Mrs. Knoyle once live there?

A group of families

䡵 Similar view, May 2019

䡵 Yew Tree Cottages 20th March 1947; with Frank Fowler with waders, Kath Panter Betty Fowler & Margaret Cook

inhabited the area from 1913-1947; the Cooks, the Panters, Parkers and Fowlers. Even ignoring the floods, this area is not always benign. In 1932 the body of a Fowler, who worked for the Council, was found drowned in the river ñ it was ‘thought he was blown into river by violent gales, as he was making his way home

from the Nelson Inn.’ One of the Fowler family is taken in the 1947 photograph with Yew Tree Cottages behind; they had been demolished by 1973 to be replaced by that unlamented house and, more recently, the houses with the splendid views, raised high enough ñ hopefully - to avoid being flooded.

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT SEIZING AN OPPORTUNITY? Definition of 'opportunity' opportunity. An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for you to do something that you want to do, writes David Slater.

When the great library of Alexandria burned, it is often said, one book was saved. It was not one of the valuable books that had been housed there.

That meant that a poor man, who was educated enough to be able to read a little, bought it for a just a few coins. A real bargain !

Actually the book was pretty dry and boring, but lodged in between its pages there was something that was to prove very interesting indeed.

It was a thin strip of vellum on which was written the secret of the Touchstone!

“But what was the Touchstone?” I hear you ask.

The touchstone was a

small pebble that had the power to turn any common metal into pure gold.

The writing explained that it was lying on a particular beach, among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly the same.

So how could anyone tell which on was indeed the Touchstone? Well, the secret was simple enough. The real stone would be the one that felt warm, while ordinary pebbles all felt cold.

Quite straightforward, really.

The man was excited and so he sold his few belongings, bought some simple supplies, set up camp on the seashore, and began testing all the pebbles he could lay his hands on.

He knew that if he picked up ordinary pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold, the chance was high that he might pick up the same

pebble hundreds of times.

To avoid this, when he felt a pebble that was cold, he threw it into the sea.

He spent a whole day doing this but didn't come across the touchstone. He went on and on this way. Picking up a pebble. Cold - throwing it into the sea. Picking up another. Throwing it into the sea.

The days stretched into weeks and the weeks into months.

Almost a year had gone by and he had discovered nothing.

One day, not long after he had had some lunch and a short rest, he picked up a pebble and it was warm.

The problem was that he had grown so used to the habit of picking up and throwing into the sea that that is exactly what he did this time!

He threw it into the sea and it was only after he had let it go and it

HISTORY MATTERS with John Dixon

Tewkesbury’s own D-Day Hero By the beginning of July, memories of D-Day75 commemorations will have surely faded but, however right it is to focus upon the 6 June 1944 itself, it takes our attention away from how long, difficult and controversial was the campaign to break out of Normandy and defeat the Nazis. liberate the town.

To commemorate D“This controversy will Day60, John Dixon no doubt have been escorted a group of vetraised in 2019 - but we erans to the moving should not lose focus on commemorations the sacrifice of the fightpresided over by the ing men, like Edwin Queen and Prime Davis.

Minister Tony Blair.

“Have we missed any “As a result of this other local men who died unforgettable experiin this campaign?” ence, I wanted to find 䡵 The Conscript into the 4th For more information out if any Tewkesbury Kings Own Shropshire Light Infantry December 1939. visit www.tewkesburymen had lost their lives (Eastman) history.org. in this campaign, said John Dixon grated to South Africa.

John.

“His widow was erro“I discovered that it neously informed he had was only Edwin J Davis, been killed on 8 June – who was born in but, in fact, it was 1 July Twyning but was a marduring the bitter fighting ried man living at 25 which took place around Chance Street when he Caen. was conscripted into a “This campaign has Shropshire battalion. proved controversial, as “He was a 28 yearit has caused historians old married man whose to debate Montgomery’s death is commemorated tactics and the rectitude on the Grammar School of the bombing of Caen, Plaque displayed in the with its great loss of Town Hall. civilian life in trying to “His widow later emi-

had disappeared beneath the waves that he realized just what he had done.

He had formed such a strong habit of throwing each pebble into the sea

that when the one he wanted came along he still threw it away.

It can be just the same with opportunity.

Unless we are vigilant and really on our toes, it

is so very easy to fail and miss an opportunity when it is right there in the palm of our hand. It is just as easy to throw it away! So VERY easy in fact !! BEWARE !

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Dear Tewkesbury Direct, Nine years after my husband died, having had Parkinson’s for 15 years, I, too, was diagnosed with it – a nice twist of irony!

We used to do quite a lot of walking together and over the years raised a considerable amount for Parkinson’s - completing the 192 mile Coast-to-Coast path, walking in the Alpujarras mountains in Spain, etc.

Knowing how vital funds are for research, respite care, specialist nurses, etc, I decided to put my walking boots on again to help raise money for Parkinson’s.

So, on 20th July 2019 I shall be attempting to walk 25 miles – in one day!! The challenge is to take part in the annual pilgrimage from Strata Florida abbey in mid-Wales to Abbeycwmhir, across hilly country - part of which has no footpaths!

If you would like to donate towards this cause, please visit the Justgiving website and search for Parkinson’s or Amanda Thomas. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

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Only ten minutes walk from Tewkesbury Town Centre via ferry, which operates from Lower Lode Lane. By road from Tewkesbury take the A438 to Ledbury and turn off to Forthampton.

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