Tewkesbury Direct Magazine July 2022

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GREAT NEWS FOR LOCAL MUMS AND DADS Bumpyland, a play-based family entertainment centre for children up to the age of twelve years, is opening soon in Tewkesbury.

Situated in Kennet Close, Tewkesbury Business Park (GL20 8HF), Bumpyland has been established by Geraldine Wood and Lauren Brookes.

It features three separate areas of traditional soft play, created to appeal to babies, toddlers and juniors.

The baby play area has been designed to offer basic play and educational tools for prewalkers, whilst the toddler zone will stimulate 2-4 year olds.

The junior play area allows for a vibrant, but safe, challenging structure for children between 5 and 12.

This quality play and educational offering will be supported by a café area providing quality food and non-alcoholic beverages for parents/ carers and their children.

Gerry and Lauren have worked for a corporate company all their working lives, with a

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“We decided it was time for a change; we wanted to do something that would be a part of the community in Tewkesbury, and bring people together.”

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Bumpyland will also offer beauty treatments in the form of manicures and pedicures, ensuring

that adults can treat themselves during their visits too.

“We will provide a SEN session, which will be during the off-peak times to ensure the children benefit from a quieter atmosphere.

“We will also be offering seasonal entertainment and activities such as Father Christmas grottos, Easter Egg hunts, and Halloween themed visits.

“We will have a separate area which will be used for parties; this will be available Monday through to Sunday.”

Bumpyland is available for parties, including whole venue hire.

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by Sebastian Faulks Paperback £8.99 Sebastian Faulks' latest novel is based in Austria, with three specific time periods forming the structure of this good story.

Anton Heideck arrives in Vienna as a student, with ambitions of becoming a journalist, escaping the restrictive life of his Styrian home town where his elder brother is always the preferred son, though he, Anton, alone was still expected to join his father's sausage making business.

Anton's close childhood friendship with Friedrich, who also moves to the capital, is a presence now and throughout his later life.

When in Vienna, after graduating, Anton meets French woman Delphine his life is for ever changed and he comes out of his shell as their love blossoms.

His career also begins to flourish, with interesting storylines about the building of the Panama canal, and a French government scandal to grab to the reader's attention, but it is now 1914 and events overtake their lives.

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The novel moves forward to 1927, and we are introduced to Lena, a lone child. Though her troubled, drunken and promiscuous mother had her siblings adopted, she did bring up Lena, who grows up wondering about her father, a man called Stefan from Trieste.

Lena does meet him once, but he remains always in the back of her mind as she also moves from her small town to Vienna following a young lawyer, Rudolf Plischke who she had met in the hospital where she had been working. Their relationship is strained and she eventually returns to work at the Schloss Seeblick, a sanatorium where she does find companionship, becoming a valued member of the staff and leaving the disappointments of her life in the

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It is their history, and the founders of the sanatorium that transport this novel from just a story of love lost and found into a more substantially fulfilling read.

The other characters within the Schloss, particularly Martha Midwinter, a daughter of one of the founders, enhance this part of the book as Sebastian Faulks brings the strands of his story together. The various main protagonists meeting, then as their lives move forward, after the Schloss, back into the maelstrom of Vienna - a politically explosive city as the post war depression fuels unrest.

Sebastian Faulks is a great storyteller, and here he is on good form. A wintery title to enjoy on your summer holiday. "Snow Country" is very readable, the story-line enhanced by extra strands and sub-stories that improve the reader's enjoyment and in no way distract from the main plot.

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LOCAL BUSINESS OPENS NEW SUPERMARKET IN UPTON Warner’s Supermarkets opened on Hanley Road in Upton-upon-Severn on Thursday 26th May. The business, owned by Guy Warner, builds on the fantastic success that the Warner’s team have had running food stores throughout the Cotswolds over the past fifteen years.

The ribbon was officially cut by Guy’s father, local businessman, Michael Warner and children from the local primary school in Upton.

Michael Warner is chairman of Warners Cars located throughout Gloucestershire.

The independently owned and run store is working ‘Together with Morrisons’ to bring cus-

tomers a huge range of Morrisons branded products all at Morrisons prices alongside ranges from over 70 local food and drink producers.

The store has a dedicated COOK frozen food area – perfect for when you fancy a night off from cooking, as well as takeaway breakfast and coffee available from 7am.

Guy and the store management team are delighted to be employing almost forty people from the local area, and the brand new team

have done an amazing job since the store opened and continues to develop and grow.

Alongside the supermarket offering,

Warner’s is also an Evri parcel shop, has a free to use ATM and fuel is available 24/7.

Warner’s would be delighted to see you in

store, which is open Monday – Saturday 7am – 9pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm. To find out more visit www.warnersstores.co.uk

Michael Warner and children from Upton Primary school cut the ribbon to open the Warners supermarket

FINE FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET RETURNS Tewkesbury’s Fine Food and Craft Market returns to the town centre next month.

On Sunday 21st August (10am-4pm) the High Street will be filled with stalls with a great selection of food and drink, as well as arts and crafts made by a variety of talented creators. For more information see the website www.visittewkesbury.info

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MITTON W.I. At our June meeting we were visited by Jay Portman to tell us about her journey and fulfilling her dreams of running her own beauty business.

She told us of her wish to train to be a beautician and consequently working on cruise ships between Miami and Bermuda, at a hotel in Bermuda and eventually pursuing her wish to teach aspects of the beauty industry.

It was following this that she decided to set up her own beauty company in Tewkesbury, Absolute Beauty, using only natural ingredients and a lot of love!

Apart from trade shows, Jay has also had the opportunity of having a Pop-Up Shop in John Lewis. Many thanks, Jay, for an inspiring talk.

Our next meeting will be a demonstration in willow craft with Jane, so please come along.

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Expansion for local Autocentre Thriving local vehicle maintenance and repair business AGP Autoservice has expanded its operation at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Ali Phillips, who founded the company in 2012, said: “We are delighted to extend our range of services to customers by providing them with a small parts and accessory store, as well as a new reception area and additional workshop.”

Ali Phillips operated as a mobile vehicle technician for several years, beore acquiring the unit at Croft Farm to enable him to offer a comprehensive range of servicing and repairs for all makes and models at competitive rates.

Just over two years ago, AGP was appointed an MOT Testing Centre, and also moved into the servicing and repair of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Increased demand for business this year has seen Ali add an additional workshop, opposite the original premises, where he now employs an additional technician and receptionist. The shop which stocks a range of lubricants, wiper blades, bulbs, oils, screen wash

Ali Phillips in the new parts store and reception area at AGP Autoservice and high-end Autosmart car cleaning products, will gradually expand and offer a wider choice to both trade and retail customers. Deliveries will be available in the local area.

The smart display units were manufactured by Designex Cabinets Ltd, and doors and windows for the new unit made and installed by Clearway, businesses jointly owned by Ali’s parents.

AGP Autoservice is now a one-stop-shop for all motoring needs. The business also provides

and fits tyres, exhausts, batteries and offers diagnostics and vehicle health checks - as well as all-makes servicing and repairs.

MOT testing is available for cars and commercial vehicles up to 3000kg DGW. AGP is open MondayFriday from 8.30am to 5.00pm, with Saturday morning opening coming shortly. For more information call AGP on 01684 772443 - or drop into Unit 2, Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick near Tewkesbury, GL20 7EE. Free parking on site.

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Europes largest truck show Truckfest rolling into the Three Counties Showground on 2nd and 3rd July Truckfest West Midlands will return with the background of the beautiful Malvern Hills at the Three Counties Showground on the first weekend in July and this year it’s going to be huge.

Each year the event grows with more trucks and more people attending the hugely popular outdoor event.

And this year brings more trucks and more entertainment, whilst retaining its unique feel.

Ice road Trucker’s star Todd Dewey will be greeting fans all weekend, and hosting in the main arena, so be prepared for some fun and frolics! Who knows what could happen!

And the fabulous Monster Truck Swampthing will be in action in the main arena with lots of stunts and car crushing which is always a popular attraction with the kids and the big kids too!

Tickets can be pre -booked and then simply bring your printed ticket with you to the showground’s or alternatively download your ticket onto your smart phone and pres-

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The pop up vintage tea room was a popular attraction with delicious homemade cakes and cream teas, and visitors were welcomed by the Hi de Hi team (Tewkesbury Manor Players) for a summer holiday camp atmosphere.

Queenie Jeanie (aka Jean Mansfield) popped in together with the Town Mayor, Cllr Simon Raywood, who enjoyed a round of golf on the mini golf course.

Generous donations from the public and takings from the tearoom added up to £900 which has been raised for Cancer Research UK. Organisers Karen Brennan and Shelby Powell wish to thank Tewkesbury Baptist Church for the use of the hall and grounds, Kerry at M&Co for the fashion show, as well as the volunteers who baked cakes and helped to set up, plus participants and visitors who made it a memorable Platinum Jubilee for the town.

It was an event fit for a Queen!

Clockwise from top: ‘Yellowcats’ from The Manor Players; tripping the light fantastic; Town Mayor Cllr Simon Raywood and ‘Queen’ Jean Mansfield; singer Anne Rayleen. All photos by Peter Hayward.

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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival The Berkeley Arms Proud to be a venue for

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The long-awaited Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is nearly here. On the 9th and 10th of July, between the hours of 11am and 6 pm on Saturday, and 11am and 5 pm on Sunday the gates will be thrown open for this incredible medieval spectacular.

Across the land, indeed as far afield as France, Belgium and the United States armour is being polished, swords burnished, and medieval finery fettled as thousands of re-enactors prepare to descend upon ‘A Bloody Meadow by Tewkesbury’ to re-enact this defining battle between the houses of York and Lancaster.

For months, traders have been busy firing pottery, perfecting recipes, making clothes, weapons and jewellery, brewing meads and ales and wondering how they will get it all to market in one piece.

In Tewkesbury town, excited children have spent hours preparing their costumes for the glorious procession through the streets on Sunday.

This historic extravaganza, run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1984 really does offer a full day out for all the family.

Whether your interest is in how people lived their daily lives, what

they ate and drank, how things were made, how they amused themselves, worshipped, made music, danced, or shopped, it’s all here!

Come and experience fighting, jesters, giants, tumblers, dancers, fools, parades, processions, market stalls, food-and-drink and so much more, all culminating in the re-creation of the battle each day, narrated

by Professor Ronald Hutton and a local re-enactor.

The festival is, as ever, free to enter.

Parking only costs £10 per car, or £5 for blue badge holders. Please bring some change to throw into the famous Rattly Buckets of Doom, to keep this great event running, and make it bigger and better than ever.

Weekend camping is still available for a small cost on part of the original battlefield; contact Tewkesbury Tourist Information on 01684 855040 for further details.

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1,000 miles in three days with classic diesel traction The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) will be operating nine historic diesel locomotives on its 14-mile railway between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway, over the weekend of 29-31 July 2022.

Operating to an intenour fine steam locoportunity to re-live the D6948 and 1959 built sive timetable, the sermotives, there is fast atmosphere of travclass 26 no. D5343, vices will clock up in growing interest in elling by British Rail both of which are unexcess of 1,000 miles diesel traction that (remember them?) dergoing overhaul. over the three-day took over from steam from 40 and 50 years The latter was built at event. While eight of from the late 1950s ago and witness many a time when the last the locomotives will be onwards.

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PADDLE POWER 15th JULY 3pm - 5.30pm at Croft Farm Water Park

Test your skills and determination against Tewkesbury’s finest paddlers in a fun packed afternoon at Croft Farm Water Park.

Enjoy watersports on our Lake!

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Paddle Power is an annual Charity fundraising event organised

by Tewkesbury School Business Studies students.

Our charities: The Samaritans Charity have provided emotional support for anyone in distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide since 1953.

One of our class members shared an emotional and moving story about one of his relatives that suffered and sadly took his own life. We chose this charity as we are keen to help others that need support and to spread awareness about their story.

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OPEN DAY Sunday 3rd July 2022 11am – 4pm

Come and support and help the animals at this years, Vale Wildlife Hospital Open Day Join us on Sunday 3rd July 2022 11am – 4pm, for Vale Wildlife Hospital’s biggest fundraising event of the year, our Annual Open Day. £5 per person on the day, under 5’s FREE. Your only chance to see inside one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the UK and lots for the whole family to enjoy on our event field.

Just some of the things we have going on this year: m Our popular Fun Dog Show (starts at 12noon) m Grand Raffle m Silent Auction m Wildlife Talks (limited availability) m Scavenger Hunt by Naturewatch Foundation m Various Food Stalls m Charity Stalls m Craft Stalls m Bar m Sweet Treats m Vale’s Info Zone m Zorb Ball Pool m Bouncy Slide m Games for children and adults.

To find out more, email Natalie on info@ valewildlife.org.uk.

We hope to see you all there.

WHAT’S ON IN JULY at The John Moore Museum m CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH ANDREW TAYLOR Gloucestershire based, Andrew Taylor, is one of this country’s leading crime writers and the museum is delighted to announce that he will be holding a three hour creative writing master class on plot and narrative.

It aims to give you a set of tools to help you develop your ideas into a story or a novel – or to help you solve problems encountered halfway through. We will cover a wide range of topics, from opening lines to writers’ block.

Suitable for all levels of writer, the session will include exercises and group discussion.

Date: Saturday 30th July Time: 10am to 1pm Location: Old Baptist Chapel Tickets: £16 including refreshments and entry to all John Moore Museum sites Booking: Booking is essential, call 01684 297174.

By Natalie Gould HR / Admin Manager Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre

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ESTATE AGENT IN GL17-20

TWYNING

£725,000

PAMINGTON

£635,000

TIRLEY

£525,000

Immaculate, modern and spacious detached home (linked by covered side access). Garage, large garden, stunning kitchen/dining/family room; lounge with log burner. 4 double bedrooms main with ensuite EPC D Tax Band F.

No Chain – This really is a beautifully light and spacious village detached home. 4 double bedrooms, main with dressing room and ensuite - 3 reception rooms plus a large kitchen/ dining,/family room – utility - guest wc, - backing on to farmland. EPC D Tax Band F.

Ready to move straight into, carefully maintained and offering spacious and flexible accommodation, a modern detached village home. 4 Bedrooms, guest with ensuite - contemporary bathroom - great kitchen/dining/family room with log burner - lounge with log burner - utility/garage store - delightful gardens. EPC E Tax Band F.

UCKINGHALL

TIRLEY

STONEHILLS

£495,000

£495,000

£475,000

Beautifully presented Grade II Listed Black & White village cottage, having been carefully and methodically improved by the current owners.

Kitchen/breakfast room - lounge with log burner - dining room - conservatory - ground floor bathroom and first floor shower room.

Tax Band E.

Full of character and charm, a beautifully presented detached village home. 3 double bedrooms all with ensuites - lounge - large kitchen/dining/family room - detached garage with store - ample driveway parking EPC E Tax Band E.

Unexpectedly reavailable - a large detached home with detached double garage and driveway parking for 3/4 cars. 4 bedrooms; ensuite; dual aspect lounge; separate dining room; kitchen/dining room; utility room; mature garden with gated side access; EPC C; Tax Band E.

WESTMANCOTE

NEWTOWN

SHUTHONGER

£450,000

£399,995

£375,000

SSTC

A delightful single storey attached barn conversion - 3 bedrooms - 2 reception rooms - kitchen/breakfast room - pretty garden adjoining farm - garage and parking. EPC F Tax E.

Detached and sitting on a wide plot, a light, traditionally built home with much potential.

Space on either side of the property for gated access. Large garage/workshop; lounge/dining room; kitchen; attractive well stocked garden.

EPC D Tax Band D.

Pretty double fronted attached cottage, Grade II Listed, located in a semi rural location on the edge of Tewkesbury and Twyning. 3 double bedrooms - large contemporary styled bathroom - 2 reception rooms - kitchen/ breakfast room - oak framed garage - brick store - pretty front garden. Tax Band D.

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155 High Street Tewkesbury GL20 5JP

sales@engallcastle.com www.engallcastle.com MITTON

£325,000

NEWTOWN

£325,000

TWYNING

£290,000

SSTC

Semi detached chalet bungalow with 2 first floor bedrooms and 1 ground floor bedroom.

Ground floor wetroom - lounge - open plan kitchen/dining/lounge - large conservatory - delightfully private rear garden - garage carport and ample parking. EPC D Tax Band C.

Fantastic opportunity - semi detached home with garage to the side and gated side access - large garden - parking - 3 bedrooms - first floor bathroom - kitchen - dining room lounge - utility. EPC D Tax Band C.

Semi detached bungalow within this lovely village. 2 double bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; bathroom; good sized garden; detached garage; ample parking; EPC E; Tax Band C.

TIRLEY

STONEHILLS

HOME ABBEY

£250,000

£245,000

£150,000

Delightful residential building plot with full planning permission lasting 5 years from 03/2022. 3 double bedroom; 3 bathrooms; study; open plan living/dining/kitchen. Parking for 3 cars. Call for more information - SITE VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Tucked away within a small close – delightful 2 double bedroom semi detached house.

Lounge - kitchen/dining room - downstairs guest wc - garden with gated side access parking - gas central heating - upvc double glazing. EPC C Tax Band B.

Located within the heart of the town centre with everything including bus links right on your doorstep.

A one double bedroom ground floor Retirement apartment with pretty patio garden for the Over 60s. Modern shower room; modern kitchen; lounge with glazed door out to the patio. EPC D Tax Band A Leasehold costs apply.

WEBBER HOUSE

PRIESTLEY COURT

HOME ABBEY

£135,000

£135,000

£130,000

SSTC

Lower ground floor 2 double bedroom apartment; lounge/dining room; kitchen; walk in store; bathroom; Over 55s retirement Apartment; beautiful commual gardens and excellent facilities Tax Band A Leasehold costs apply.

Convenient for the town centre and with delightful views over the cricket ground. 2 double bedrooms; shower room; bathroom; kitchen/dining room; lounge; walk in separate store room/home office; EPC D Tax Band D Leasehold costs apply.

First Floor Reitrement Apartment for the over 60s. Lift access; kitchen; lounge/dining room; double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; modern shower room; excellent communal gardens; lounge and laundry; EPC D Tax Band D Leasehold costs apply.

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SEVERN UNIT MARITIME VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON DUTY AT TBW Severn Unit MVS members were kept busy throughout the weekend of the TBW as many people thronged the Riverside.

The Unit primarily had responsibility for safety on the river and was called into action 5 times to give assistance to boats.

Severn Unit also had to rescue a crew of five from a sinking Katakanu which started to take on water as it passed the finishing line having come first in the racing!

All crew members were safely taken off the craft into our Rigiflex safety boat which was on hand and then it towed the stricken boat to the quay.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “Everyone played their part to the full, from manning the Comms, the First Aid Post, maintaining Safety Patrols, leading the procession of boats, running our recruitment stand and the Duck Race, in fact far too many roles to mention. It was all carried out with the professionalism that we train regularly to

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Alstone

£650,000

Tretawn Gardens

£399,995

Hollams Road

£395,000

A beautiful example of the Tudor period, this lovely FOUR BEDROOM Grade II listed character filled cottage, in the quiet hamlet of Alstone, with pretty cottage gardens.

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac sits this gorgeous THREE BEDROOM detached family home, in the popular estate of Newtown.

A fantastic opportunity to live in this THREE BEDROOM detached property, in the centre of town, with your own garden and off road parking for two cars.

Moulder Road

Tirlebank Way

Bowler Road

£389,000

£365,000

£295,000

A Beautifully presented THREE BEDROOM detached Chalet style Home, located in the ever popular residential area of Newtown.

A beautifully presented and extended FOUR BEDROOM linked semi- detached family home, situated in the extremely popular area of Newtown.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to purchase this TWO BEDROOM bungalow situated in the popular area of Northway.

Longtown Road

Barton Street

Queens Road

£265,000

£275,000

£235,000

THREE BEDROOM end of terrace family home located in a super location at the end of a cul-de-sac, on the popular residential area of Walton Cardiff.

This FOUR BEDROOOM duplex maisonette in the centre of Tewkesbury really does need to be seen to appreciate the size and quality that is available.

A lovely THREE BEDROOM semi-detached property, located in Queens Road, Priors Park, close to Tewkesbury town centre, with access to shops and amenities.

St Barbara’s Close

£230,000

Lansdown Castle Court £139,950

Home Abbey House

A fantastic TWO BEDROOM Penthouse Apartment located in this small development, within walking distance of the forthcoming “Cotswold Designer Outlet” village.

A ONE BEDROOM first floor flat in Cheltenham, that would make an ideal first time buy, or low maintenance buy to let. It offers excellent links to town and local amenities.

This first floor ONE BEDROOM apartment is located on the over 60’s development of Home Abbey House, ideally situated in the centre of Tewkesbury Town.

£115,000

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Village prepares for the return of popular Street Market Summer has come around again and the people of Overbury, situated just north east of Tewkesbury, are busy preparing for the major event of their Summer calendar.

The annual Street Market, which attracts visitors from all over the area, will be held in the beautiful Bredon Hill village on Saturday 9th July.

The market, which has been running for over forty years, 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 range of local food 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.

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The last Overbury Street Market took place in 2019 (Photo by Sarah Farnsworth) and there is a good bothuge range of things tle stall and tombola too. including books, toys, Mouth-watering bacon DVDs, plants, crafts, butties (or vegan alterjams and preserves; the native) can be enjoyed list goes on and on. and are ready prior to Talented local artists disthe market opening. play their work, and Car parking and entry there will be live music, are both free. The organtea, coffee, cake and ice isers regret that no dogs creams served in are allowed. If very wet, Berkeley House garden. the market will take Whitcombe Garden (a place in the Village Hall. member of the National Money raised from Gardens Scheme) opens the event will go to St for relaxation and meanFaith's Church, the dering, and the Friends Village Hall and other of Overbury School will parish organisations. be organising fun activiFor more information ties for children. on Overbury, www.overThe raffle has magnifbury.org icent prizes to be won,

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Volunteer weeding calendar, for a tidy town The ‘Weeding Group’ will continue through July. If you can spare an hour to help us please just turn up with gardening gloves at any of the following, or contact Karen if you would like to be involved at different times/places. Contact details 07806762157

WHAT’S ON at Three Counties Showground m 2ND - 3RD JULY Truckfest m 6TH - 7TH JULY Sage (Sports And Grounds Expo) m 9TH - 10TH JULY British Palomino Society Summer Show m 9TH - 10TH JULY National Shetland Performance Show m 12TH JULY Cotswold And Wyevern Labrador Retriever Show m 16TH JULY National Working & Pastoral Breeds Show m 17TH JULY British Spotted Pony Society m 17TH JULY Malvern Highland Pony Show m 24TH JULY Malvern Flea And Collectors Fair m 27TH JULY National Sheep Association Show

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or Karen5Brennan5@ gmail.com. m Sunday 3rd July meet outside Tewkesbury Town Hall 10 - 11am final preparations before RHS In Bloom judges arrive the following day! m Thursday 7th July meet by Spring Gardens Toilets 6 - 7pm

m Sunday 10th July meet outside Town Hall 10-11am m Thursday 14th July meet by bus stop in the Crescent 6-7pm m Sunday 17th July meet outside the Town Hall 10-11am m Thursday 21st July meet by the boat at

the back of Avon 6pm - 7pm m Sunday 24th July meet outside the Town Hall 10-11am m Thursday 28th July meets at Boots 6 - 7pm m Sunday 31st July meet outside Town Hall 10-11am

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GARDENING MONTHLY with Tim Hoskins

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I think most people are generally aware of the vital roles that plants play in ecosystems, but for some, the awareness stops there, writes Tim Hoskins.

Quercus, a Bellis and a Even someone I Too easily we dismiss Lavandula and their thought would know plants as a homogenous individual needs. When better, didn’t know that green mass. We catewe head out into the there is more than one gorise wild areas as simply weeds or even wasteland. Sadly, science has a term for this: plant blindness.

It broadly refers to a lack of awareness of the existence of different plant species and therefore a lack of appreciation and care. Animal species, usually larger ones and preferably fluffy ones, get all the attention. Try fundraising to save a rare plant species and you’ll waste your time. Find something cute that eats it countryside, I really species of grass in the and you stand a better hope we take that appreworld. Before we get into chance. ciation and look more the vast array of grass closely at the green species growing wild, besides fodder species let’s remember that a large part of our diet is grass based (wheat, rice, oats etc). Now, how about we learn to appreciate the diversity of just this one group of vascular plants?

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We all know that our gardens harbour myriad Mitton Manor Prespecies of plants that we School will be saycare for or eliminate ing goodbye to one depending on our design of their long-standor whims. We know the ing staff members, difference between a Jill Croker, who is retiring at the end of term in July.

Jill (Pictured above) has worked at the pre-school for 27 years, from the early days of terrapin buildings in the grounds of the primary school, through to the move to a new, purpose-built setting.

She has been a hugely valued member of our staff team, an experienced and knowledgeable Early Years practitioner, who always goes above and beyond to do the best she can for the children in her care.

She is loved by children, parents and staff alike, who have always warmed to her calm, kind and friendly manner.

The Pre-School Group thank Jill for her many years of dedication and we wish her all the best in her retirement.

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ERRATUM: This new development is called Quay Line Cottages, and not as reported in John Dixon’s Then And Now in our June edition.

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Tim Hoskins species we move past.

Suddenly mountain biking, canoeing or walking trips don’t end with a seemingly empty experience)experience where we’ve seen nothing much.

Looking down, we can recognise wild plants growing in new environments, or surviving in strange situations or even mini ecosystems.

A final point: did you know our eyes are more sensitive to tones of green than any other colour?

We haven’t evolved that way by accident.

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ham, with the other men employed at nearly all of the major stations on the line except Gotherington.

What has been discovered so far is very sad but also fascinating, with the number of men who died far exceeding the number originally imagined.

The display was formally opened at the GWSR Somerset & Dorset gala on Saturday 4th June 2022, honouring the sacrifices made by these men, and creating a lasting memorial in their name.

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Rejuvenate with Absolute Beauty Are you feeling stressed out? Does your body need nurturing and is screaming out for it to start taking care of itself? Then an informative evening at Tewkesbury’s Baptist Church next month could be just for you.

Local therapist Jay Portman, who runs Absolute Beauty, is hosting a presentation at the venue on Friday 12th August, between 7pm and 9pm.

Jay Portman Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy a free glass of fizz and nibbles, while finding out more about how purpose intuitive and insightful massage can help with emotional stress, tension and provide pain relief.

“Through my healing, nature transforms lives by releasing tension and negative emotions to gain clarity self-love of mind and body,” said Jay. “There will be an opportunity to try, test

and experience skin care products to help you feel rejuvenised, with products from the Synergy Range.

“These can promote feelings of relaxation and well-being, gain stillness and help with more productivity.

“They can give you clarity and peace of mind, allowing yourself to feel the emotions which increase your self-value, self-care, and self-love,” Jay added.

The Baptist Church is in Station Road, Tewkesbury. To book your place Email absolute beautytewkesbury@yahoo.com or text or phone 07904 642077.

Three CWGC Open Days this Summer at Tewkesbury’s Cemetery Since 1919 the CWGC has looked after graves of British and Empire War dead, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

Many of them are abroad near foreign battlefields. However, some lost their lives in the UK and in many cases, their bodies were returned to their home burial grounds.

At Tewkesbury it cares for ten graves from WWI and fifteen from WWII; there are also five who died after WWII. GSGC will offer three more monthly Open Days with John Dixon as guide. The dates are Saturdays meeting at 10.45 at the Swimming Pool Car Park and then 11.00 at the Cholera Memorial. The tour lasts about 90 minutes.

The dates are: Saturday 13th August, Saturday 10th September and Saturday 8th October.

We shall also discuss the two Cholera Outbreaks, why there are two Chapels and “paupers’ graves”.

Booking in advance is advised using this QR Code or via the website www.cwgc.org/tours.

TOUR OF BRITAIN RETURNS Tewkesbury will again host a stage in a prestigious cycling event this September.

Following the success of the women’s event last month, top riders return for the men’s Tour of Britain on Friday 9th September. Stage 6 will start in the town and head to the Cotswolds before finishing in Gloucester. There will be road closures in Tewkesbury during the event.

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THEN AND NOW: STATION LANE I know the location which is the junction of Station Lane/Cotteswold Road, but can readers help me identify the ancient rural building, which has now been replaced by modern houses, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

It is difficult to locate historically, as Cotteswold Road was a new development from c 1900 on ex-railway land at a time when house numbering was unreliable, and its name was unknown. It was all owned by builder F W Godfrey, in 1914 Tewkesburyís richest man. Did a member of the Stiff family live there in the 1930s?

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3: Which musical stage show, written by Cheltenham-born Richard O’Brien in 1973, has remained in continuous production ever since?

2: In country did the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’ originate?

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6: What is the longest river in Australia?

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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 football team is named after a local dance hall, which was itself named after a novel by Sir Walter Scott?

4: In medieval times, what were traditionally made by craftsmen called Fletcher?

LIVE MUSIC - promote your event here, www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk SAT 16th JULY: Julie July Trio, No.8 Arts, Pershore. www.no8.org

SAT 9th JULY: The Steve Harley Acoustic Band, Subscription Rooms, Stroud. thesubrooms.co.uk

FRI 1st JULY: Elvis - the songbook, The Watson Hall. tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on SUN 3rd JULY: Peter Butler (piano), The Albion.

SUN 10th JULY: SIRINU - The White Rose of York and the Cross of Burgundy The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury (3.00pm), johnmooremuseum.org/ events

TUES 5th JULY: Cate Cody, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 8th JULY: Rob n’ Beck, The Albion.

TUES 12th JULY: Stiff Little Fingers, Gloucester Guildhall. gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

SAT 9th JULY: On That Note, Market Theatre, Ledbury. themarkettheatre.com

FRI 15th JULY: The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. worcestertheatres.co.uk

SAT 9th JULY: Tasha Leaper as Madonna, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

FRI 15th - SUN 17th JULY: Upton Blues Festival, Various venues, Uptonupon-Severn. uptonblues-festival.co.uk/

SAT 9th JULY: Savva Zverev (violin), All Saints, Evesham. www.eveshamlive.co.uk

SAT 16th JULY: Make Mine A Double, The Albion.

SUN 17th JULY: The Rod Kelly Jazz Trio, Nottingham Arms.

SUN 17th JULY: Bryn Thomas, The Albion.

FRI 22nd JULY: One Night In Texas (A Country Music Tribute Show), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 22nd JULY: Breathe Fire, (Tewkes Live Festival), The Albion.

SAT 23rd JULY: Kool 4 Katz (Tewkes Live Festival, Fancy Dress),The Albion.

SUN 24th JULY: Clarinet Marmalade, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 22nd JULY: Mopheads, (Tewkes Live Festival), The Albion.

FRI 29th JULY: Moscow Drug Club, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. worcestertheatres.co.uk FRI 29th SUN 31st JULY: Appfest - with The Hoosiers, Chesney Hawkes, Toploader, Cast, Dodgy, Matt Cardle, The Rua, The Wurzels and more.

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TUES 2nd AUG: Zoe Gilby & Andy Champion, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org SAT 6th AUG: Nathaniel Mander: The English Harpsichord The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury (3.00pm), johnmooremuseum.org/ events

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TUES 26th JULY: The Roses Choir and Special Guests, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

FRI 29th JULY: Richard Thompson, The Playhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon.

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SUN 7th AUGUST: Black Uhuru, Subscription Rooms, Stroud. thesubrooms.co.uk THURS 11th SUN 14th AUGUST: Lakefest - with Manic Street Preachers, UB40, Supergrass, Leftfield, Reef, The Feeling, Seth Lakeman, Louise Redknapp, The Dhol Foundation, Goldie Looking Chain, Afro Celt Sound System, Kim Mazelle, Republica, Betty Boo and many more.Eastnor Castle.

Tickets available from lakefest.co.uk WED 17th AUGUST: Katie Grace Harris, Carpenters Arms, Miserden, Stroud. thecarps-miserden.co.uk SAT 20th AUGUST: Dik Cadbury & Carol Lee Sampson, No.8 Arts, Pershore. www.no8.org

QUIZ NIGHT WEDNESDAY 13th JULY £10 per team in aid of the James Hopkins Trust. providing nursing and respite care for Gloucestershires’s life limited and life threatened children

PIE NIGHT THURSDAY 28th JULY

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BRIGHT FUTURE FOR NEW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Since starting up his new business venture four months ago, Jack Slatter is already building up a good reputation throughout Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. ing and power.

“I am able to carry out inspection, testing and issuing electrical certificates for works carried out. I’m always happy to undertake small to larger scale projects and offer a

“When I founded Abbey Electrical, I was determined to build a good business based on quality work and forming good working relationships with my customers,” Jack told us.

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“I have eight years electrical experience and generally work on domestic properties, but I’ve carried out a good

deal of commercial and industrial work too,” said Jack.

Working in the local area as well as further afield, Abbey Electrical undertake rewires, extensions, lighting and power, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor light-

For those of you who haven’t heard about Stitchstory yet – where have you been! This project is all about the fantastic local history Tewkesbury has to offer, writes Megan Dunford.

From December 2021 - May 2022 over 8000 residents across the borough added their stitches to a 6-metre-long community embroidery showcasing the history of the town.

Individual panels, thread and needles were then taken to workshops, pop-up stitching and drop-in sessions. These took place in local businesses and shops, schools, community settings, scout and guide groups, independent living facilities, churches - even at the top of a Bredon hill and during park run at the vineyards! The aim, to gather as many stitchers from residents as possible and in the process share memories of the town.

The finished embroidery was revealed in late May at The George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury and welcomed people to view it across the Big Weekend. Over 2100 people visited the embroidery and found their stitches, whilst recognising elements of its social history in the border and sharing their own memories.

Now is your chance to show your friends and family or come along if you missed it the first-time round in the wonderful setting of Tewkesbury Abbey, from Saturday 2nd July to Tuesday 30th August.

The stitching may be finished but there is now a team of three young people from the town who are at the start of the Story trail project - collecting stories from the people who make Tewkesbury such a special place to live and work and editing the audio into a QR trail that will be launched later in the year.

The project is the idea of local embroiderer and community Artist Jo Teague. Supported by Sam Morris through digital updates and illustration it has been produced by Megan Dunford for Tewkesbury Culture, a network of creative and cultural organisations across Tewkesbury which is supported through Historic England’s High Street Action Zone Programme.

For more information about how you can share your story and be in the Story trail go to www.tewkesburyculture.co.uk or email Megan: megan.dunford@rosestheatre.org

TWO VERY SPECIAL GUESTS AT SCHOOL STREET PARTY! There were two very special guests at last month’s Jubilee Street Party for both Carrant Brook Junior School and Northway Infants.

Armed with marmalade sandwiches in their respective handbags and under hats, Her Majesty the Queen and her new best friend delighted the children and guests with their surprise appearance.

Both were very impressed with a special cake made to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s seventy year reign.

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LodeFest 2022, an intimate, family, riverside music festival at The Lower Lode Inn, Forthampton 26th, 27th & 28th August 2022 Organised by local musicians, Richie Lane and Stuart Fox, LodeFest 2022 is set to feature and eclectic mix of talented artists and bands from the local area and beyond. The 3 day line-up of music starts at around 3PM on Friday, and noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Reivers Gallows, a brilliant traditional Irish / folk band will be returning to play on Friday, “Bristol Ska Royalty” The Emperials will be playing on Saturday, the Glevum Big Band will be here to ease us into Sunday with their mix of Jazz, Swing, Latin and Dance music, and we’re also looking forward to Spencer Flay,

who we spotted on the BBC show ‘We Are England’ Recently.

Local favourites, the No Good Nancys will be performing, as will Trevor Babajack Steger and singer songwriter Mark Illingworth.

Finishing off the weekend, we have local Brit Pop Legends, Masterplan who are impossible to watch

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Of course, these are just a few highlights from a line-up packed with talented bands and musicians.

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Tewkesbury Festival 2022

Tewkesbury Festival 22 is coming for the second year running; this August bank holiday weekend!

You won’t want to miss this one, it’s bigger and better with so much more to see and do!

Our headline act is already confirmed as The Artful Dodger (Movin too fast/ Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selector!) and acts such as Oasish (Europe’s number 1 Oasis tribute band), up and coming phenomenon Alex Taylor, Zac Leibo and Friends, alongside Chimp on a Bike, Last

Orders, Rooster Red & The Left Handed Honeymoon and Erica Jean are all set to grace the Harbour Stage, it’s shaping up to be the best party in town for 2022!

Also confirmed is entertainment from world class cocktail spinners, face painting and Jamacian Street Food – If you’ve got a stall and you want a pitch at Tewkesbury Festival, get in touch with Johnny at The Boathouse (limited

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Police and Crime Commissioner visits Probus Club Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club had an extremely interesting and informative talk by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gloucestershire, Chris Nelson. Chris explained his role as PCC in terms of developing crime fighting strategy, working with the Chief Constable by creating and developing a plan for putting the strategy into practice and holding the Chief Constable to account in ensuring that the plan is successfully implemented.

Since having been elected in 2021, Chris has implemented several initiatives including a smartphone app called Flare for women and girls who may have been in an unsafe situation or perhaps having been threatened in a public place and wish to obtain support and advice.

He also told us of his plans for the next three years to meet the needs of Gloucestershire residents by strengthening

the Constabulary by expanding the force and working together with communities to make them safer, listening and empowering them to give them a voice in how they are policed.

The PCC’s talk was well attended and appreciated by members who asked Chris several challenging questions!

Earlier in the month, Paul Connell, an enthusiastic re-enactor came to Probus in the full uniform of a musketeer in the English Civil War complete with his non-firing matchlock musket. Paul produced a very entertaining session describing in detail how

a typical musketeer in those times would be dressed, carrying his equipment, food and of course gunpowder and ammunition. Paul also demonstrated the laborious process of filling the musket with gunpowder, ramming it into the barrel ready for the weapon to be fired. In response to many questions from Probus members, Paul also proved his detailed knowledge of the history of the Civil War and the difficult and dangerous life of the soldiers involved.

We also had a very interesting historical talk by John Macartney about Viscount Nuffield, who after learning to fix bicycles as continued on P41…

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WELLINGTON IS ON THE MEND During a recent incident, Wellington, the much loved Bassett Hound at the Lower Lode pub, lost the use of his back legs.

After undergoing a tricky spinal operation, he had to get around with the help of a wheeled carriage, now, owner Samantha Snape, is pleased to report that he is making slow but steady progress.

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continued from P36… a young man, decided there were more exciting things to challenge him and set up the Morris Motor company and made himself a millionaire at a young age. John gave us lots of background information about “Little

Bill Morris” and how he became a philanthropist and used his vast wealth for good causes.

If you are a retired professional or business man and you would like to come along to one or more of our meetings, please visit our website at

www.probusclub.net/ tewkesbredon or contact our Secretary Steve Tucker on 07803 907243. Our event programme for the coming month is featured on page 45 of Tewkesbury Direct.

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Team Gym & Tonic have been climbing the tallest buildings raising money for the Salvation Army over the month of June.

Gym members have got involved with the challenge too, filling out each building once

the amount of floors have been completed on the stair machine.

Buildings like the Eiffel Tower, Tokyo Skytree and the Shard are being climbed by keen members, all raising money for a great cause.

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN JULY 5th July - The Battle of Tewkesbury (with Richard Goddard) 12th July - Futurists and Futurology (with Pete Wright) 19th July - In the wake of Scott and Shackleton (with Sue Davies) 26th July - The trouble with trivia (with Rob Hemming) 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, Steve Tucker on 07803 907243 for further information or visit our website at: www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/

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Much loved village pub finds new life as a Licensed Café and Community Hub and aims to bring the heart back to the village The Swan Community Hub, Staunton, Gloucestershire, will open with a Grand Open Day on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. 10am to 4pm.

There’s a new place to eat, drink and meet for the villages of Staunton & Corse, with the reopening of The Swan village pub as a fabulous, licensed café and Hub. A small group of committed volunteers, The Friends of The Swan, (FOTS) and their supporters, have worked tirelessly to re-open their much missed village pub.

“It’s been a lot of hard work to get to this place” said Julie Capper, Chair of The Friends. “We have lost our village shop/ post office, butchers, garden centre/café and pub in the last few years which is why

we surveyed our local communities to find out what they really wanted in the village and were ready to support. 530 respondents told us a pub, café and shop were high on their wish list so that’s where we have focused our energies”.

The FOTS are in talks to host a post office, local clubs, electoral voting, and be a centre for social prescribing support amongst other things.

Located perfectly for Tewkesbury, the Swan Community Hub is set to be a place where everyone is welcome to drop in and feel at home.

Following the Grand

Opening Day on 26th July, The Swan Community Hub will be running as a licensed cafe and event venue

to start with and look to open a shop and extend hours for a pub/ restaurant over time.

With a grand

opening event, quiz night and wine tasting evening already

planned, the future of the Swan Community Hub is looking bright.

Bellringers celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Over the jubilee weekend bellringers from the Tewkesbury area rang the bells at around 20 towers specifically to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

There were 18 local ringers at the Abbey on Friday morning and 24 rang later the same day at Tirley and Hasfield.

On the Sunday, eight members of the local band rang a quarter peal (about 45 minutes of continuous ringing)

for the evening service at the Abbey in a special method named “Queen Elizabeth II Delight Major”.

If you would like to find out more about bellringing please contact us via our website www.bellsgandb.org. uk/tewkesbury.

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After a gap of three years, we are back and hoping to be bigger and better than ever!

If you are looking for a day out for all the family this summer, there will be no shortage of fun at

Twyning Village Fete - Bank Holiday Monday (29th August 2022) 1- 4pm!

Lots of our tra-

ditional village fete stalls are set to return, including the legendary tombola, plate smash and ‘Dung

Drop’. We also have a raffle, with exciting prizes being donated by local businesses, a bouncy slide and

the famous Car Boot will be taking place around the outside of the Green; if you fancy grabbing yourself a bargain you won’t be disappointed. Foodwise the guys will be back on the barbecue, teas and cakes will be served in the marquee and the ice cream van can cool you down, when all the excitement gets too much!

For those looking for something stronger, a licensed bar will also be available.

There will also be plenty to entertain in the arena -This year we are giving our furry friends a chance to put their best paw forward with our first ever Dog Show and of course, there can’t be a Twyning fete without the Tug of War and Egg Throwing competitions - that’s your warning to start practicing your catching!

The Marquee will be displaying all our competition entries, so please don’t forget to take a moment to view the talents of Twyning. If you fancy a walk around the vil-

lage on the day, keep an eye out for some Scarecrows depicting “Events of 2022” and some decorated Wheelie Bins disguised as transportation under the theme “On the move”.

For more excitement, The Twyning Motor Show will be held on Sunday 28th August and we hope to see both Classic Cars/Bikes and Electronic Cars on display.

Bacon rolls, teas and coffee will be available through the day.

Please do come along and join us over the weekend if you can. All events are being organised by Twyning Recreation and Amenity Complex (TRAC) Committee and any money raised goes towards the village sports facilities and our popular children’s Play Area.

Your support is always greatly appreciated, even if it just means buying a raffle ticket!

See you all in August.

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Tewkesbury Museum in the Community Joanne Raywood, Chair of Tewkesbury Museum, is hoping to put on more exhibitions of interest to local residents: ‘Most of the people who visit us at 64 Barton Street are visitors from outside the Tewkesbury area.

Which is great – they bring money into the town and spread the word back home about how much there is to do here. But we want to encourage more local residents to enjoy our collections – which, after all, represent the history of the town and surrounding area.

‘So, we’re exploring different ways of engaging more with local people. We’re focusing on two things to begin with. We’re hoping to get a grant which will enable us to expand the exhibition space in the museum, and then we can start to put on temporary displays so that there’s always something fresh that local people haven’t seen before.

‘We’re also planning to set up small displays outside the

museum building, in spaces where local people will be able to spend a few minutes seeing or hearing or reading about an object or event from the past.

Shops, pubs, cafes, council offices – anywhere that members of the public are allowed to go, with a corner or wall or other space where we could install a cabinet or a few posters.

‘If you have a space that you think might be suitable, I’d really like to hear from you!

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Over 18 years experience in the trade including working as a Service Engineer for TOP boiler manufacturing company Worcester Bosch Up to 10 Years Guarantee on selected boilers.

Full Public Liability Insurance.

Gas Safe and Oftec Registered

01684 291622 • 07786 442500 www.mikespearingheating.co.uk

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SATELLITE & AERIAL INSTALLATION

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ROOFING

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

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Contact us for free no-obligation advice and quotations

STOVES & CHIMNEYS

IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE? DOES IT LEAK? DOES IT NEED RE-BUILDING, RE-POINTING, REDUCING, CAPPING, COWLINGS, BIRDGUARDS, FLASHING REPAIRED/RENEWED FIREPLACE RESTORATION, ROOF REPAIRS EXTERNAL DECORATION UNDERTAKEN

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Chimney Sweep/Stove Liner Installer • No Mess • No Dust • No Fuss • Fully insured • Bird Cowls Fitted • Certificate Issued • Rotary Power Sweeping • Traditional Sweeping • Smoke Test Every Sweep

Stoves Serviced and Repaired Carbon Monoxide Alarms Fitted

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WEEKLY MEDICATION TRAYS To advertise call 01242 621346 or visit www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk SEWING,TAILORING & REPAIRS JO FIGGETT SEWING & DRY CLEANING

BATSFORD ARBORETUM: Beautiful arboretum with lovely Spring walks near Bourton-on-the Hill, with lovely walks ‘Impressions of Batsford’ photography courses June-October.

Admission to the arboretum by pre-booked tickets. To reserve in advance, visit the website www.batsarb.co.uk

• SEWING ALTERATIONS • REPAIRS • CURTAIN/BLIND MAKING • BRIDAL ALTERATIONS • HABERDASHERY

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Some readers will be aware that Boots are now stopping the weekly medication tray service, writes local pharmacist Peter Badham.

I think that for some patients these trays are a life saver. To have your medication prepared in a weekly tray and delivered to your door via our free delivery service is welcomed by many.

With the correct checks we can take control of the ordering of the medication which can be stressful.

We have the capacity for another 100 patients, please call me if you need any help. Peter Badham 07837 513492.

CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA: National trust managed remains of one of Britain’s finest Roman Villas.

Festival of Archaeology Saturday 16th July - Saturday 22nd July. Pre-booking your tickets is recommended: www.nationaltrust.org.uk /chedworth-roman-villa CHASTLETON HOUSE: Cotswold manor house which encapsulates 400 years of family history.

Admission by timed ticket Advance booking only.

See website for events and more information www.nationaltrust.org.uk /chastleton COTSWOLD FARM PARK: Popular family attraction with lots to see and do inside and out. Over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals, founded by Joe Henson and now run by his son Adam.

Lamb Bottle Feeding until 13th July.

Near Guiting Power GL54 5FL. Book tickets at w w w. c o t s w o l d f a r m park.co.uk COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK: One of the Cotswolds’ favourite family destinations since the 1970s. Set in lovely parkland, the Wildlife Park is open year round. Adventure playground, narrow gauge railway, daily events.

Book advance tickets online at, www.cotswoldwildlife park.co.uk.

CROOME PARK: Capability Brown’s stunning landscape park near Pershore. Walks, shop, café and RAF Museum, plus historic Croome Court. Walled Gardens Now Open. Panorma Tower Open Days Thursday 7th and Wednesday 27th July. Full details and tickets: www.nationaltrust.org.uk /croome EASTNOR CASTLE: Enchanting castle at the foot of the Malverns, with extensive parkland and excellent walks. Outdoor Theatre: Sunday 24th July: Awful Auntie by David Walliams. Book online eastnorcastle.com SCULPTURE TRAIL, FOREST OF DEAN: Choice of wonderful walks from Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean: new sculptures this year

WINDOWS & 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 FOR ALL YOUR GLAZING REQUIREMENTS

Tel: 01684 591138 24 Hour: 07974 783472 The Workshop, 69a Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs. WR8 0HN

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Witley Court as the trails mark their 35th anniversary. Details www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk SEZINCOTE: one of Britain’s most unusual houses, built in the Indian style. (GL56 9AW) www.sezincote.co.uk SUDELEY CASTLE: Former home of Queen Catherine Parr; castle and grounds near Winchcombe. Sculpture Safari until October. Fantasy Forest Festival (15-17 July), Outdoor Theatre As You Like It - 21 July.

Tickets and info: sudeleycastle.co.uk SNOWSHILL MANOR: Fascinating 16th century manor near Broadway, housing the amazing collection of objects amassed by Charles

Wade. Tickets nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshill WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM: England’s national arboretum, near Tetbury. Managed by the Forestry Commission, Westonbirt has over 2500 species of tree and covers 600 acres. Gruffalo sculptures, children’s trail, café and tree top walkway.

Pre-booking essential during holiday periods.

Details www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt WITLEY COURT: Enormous ruined Italianate mansion with beautiful grounds and adjoining Baroque Church. At Great Witley between Worcester and Tenbury Wells.

Well worth a visit. More information www.english-heritage.org.uk

SHOW WITH A DIFFERENCE COMES TO BECKFORD Absolutely Dragulous, a show with a real difference, comes to Beckford Village Hall, near Tewkesbury, this month.

2022 sees a brand new show touring the UK, featuring Marilyn and AmManda. It pays tribute to all the best divas, as well as some comedy lip syncs, choreographed routines and much comedy.

Amanda said: “I am so proud to be one of the CEO’s of this amazing company, we went on tour in 2020 &2021 and the response we had was overwhelming, our 2022 tour has already been a huge success.

“We are so proud to bring Absolutely Dragulous to a venue near you for the first time in 2022.

Absolutely Dragulous will make you laugh, forget all your troubles for just one night and allow you to escape the real world.”

Marilyn added “I Started Absolutely Dragulous to spread some much needed cheer and laughter.

We are proud to be touring the uk with our show tributing some of the best divas. We also have an upcoming 2023 theatre tour in the works.”

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Britain’s biggest free Blues festival returns to Upton-upon-Severn this month.

After an absence of two years, the event is back in the riverside town for what will be its twentieth anniversary.

Winner of the British Blues Awards Festival of the Year in both 2015 and 2016, it will be held from 13th - 18th July this year. Main stage gigs will take place on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th, but there are two other stages too - and every gig is free!

International and British bands will be there, with a lively atmosphere in over ten pubs and bars as the music rings through the town. Performers on the big top, acoustic and riverside stages in 2022 include The Folly Brothers, Kara Grainger, Mumbo Jumbo, Greg Coulson, Dusk Brothers, Catfish, Laurence Jones, Kat Pearson and the Keith Thompson Band.

All funds raised from the event will go to the Upton Blues Charity, helping to secure the future of the festival.

Camping tickets are now on sale. For further information visit uptonblues-festival.co.uk

Servicing and Repairs Classic Car and Bike Specialists Summer Levels Check inc top ups £25 inc VAT While-u-Wait MOTs £49 cars £29 bikes

Fully trained technicians - 47 years experience We always use the best products and oils that the car left the factory with Free tea and coffee always on the go Open Saturdays 9.00am-1.00pm

Natton Garage and MOT Centre Natton Lane, Ashchurch Tewkesbury GL20 7BG