Tewkesbury Direct Magazine June 2019

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FANTASTIC PET PORTRAITS By talented young artist Ellie Robinson.

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Departure point at Lower Lode If you have some time on your hands this summer, then maybe this opportunity could be just for you.

Samantha Snape, owner of the Lower Lode public house, is seeking someone to operate the ferryboat to bring customers and walkers across the River Severn.

Training will be given and a water safety course will be arranged for the successful applicant.

The ferry fares of £1.50 per person will be paid to the operator for

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Perhaps someone who likes a bit of good fishing would be ideally suited to this super summer job?

If you are interested in finding out a little more, give Sam a call on 07813 883605, or pop into the Lower Lode.

Stars turn out for fantastic fundraiser at Sudeley Castle.

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TEWKESBURY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 22nd & 23rd June.

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BOOK OF THE MONTH with Alison’s Bookshop & Music Room ‘The Silence of the Girls’ www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk

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Most of our readers will know of Pat Barker for her W.W.1 Regeneration Trilogy which really established her reputation, followed on by her second trilogy covering selected characters over the two world wars.

In "Silence of the Girls" the author again immerses us in the brutalities of war but set in the battlefields of Troy.

Achilles is one of the main characters, but the story is told from the female perspective of Briseis, once a Queen now a slave.

The narrative tells of an extreme change of life style, but there is tenderness and even friendship amongst the captors and captive.

Close affiliation between the slaves, with rivalries played out often for self preservation.

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The opening scenes are the final assault on Lyrnessus, Achilles triumphant, destroys the city, taking selected prisoners but many are just cut down and massacred. Shipped back to Achilles' camp outside the besieged walls of Troy, Briseis has to endure the attentions of Achilles, but her life is far better than many other women, and the squalor of the encampment is well described.

All is not plain sailing within the Greek camp as Achilles and Agamemnon fall out.

However the subplot is very much the close friendship between

Achilles, and his boyhood companion, and now colleague in arms, Patroclus, who himself shows genuine closeness to Briseis. Their lives play out across the camp and the battlefields, their histories and mythologies, revealed. As ever, Pat Barker is excellent with her characterisations, and her imaginings of these individuals read with real authenticity.

The retelling of the siege of Troy, and it's inevitable outcome; the story of Achilles will be known to many; but the author is a natural storyteller, and she makes us, her reader, a witness as the events unfold until Troy falls, and burns.

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READERS WRITE to Tewkesbury Direct

Can you help identify local artist?

Dear Tewkesbury Direct - I have a question that Tewkesbury Direct readers might be able to answer.

A few months ago the Town Council was given a piece of community textile art, in appliqué and hand embroidery. It is a little over one metre high and one metre long.

It was the work of a number of Tewkesbury people, led by a local textile artist called Diana Khan, probably Diana Margaret Tovey-Khan, to use her full name.

The wall hanging has been on display in the community room at Hanover Court for many years, is still in good condition and is a part of Tewkesbury's community heritage.

I have tried to find out more about the artist.

There are several companies on the internet that sell postcards showing the work of an artist called Diana Khan, using appliqué and hand embroidery and inspired by wildlife. Maybe this is the same lady?

Born in Paddington in 1928, Diana Margaret Tovey moved around the country a lot and I think she may have been married more than once, but

the Town Hall at some time so that people can enjoy it, but before that happens it would be good to know more about Diana Khan herself.

Do any of your readers know anything else about her? Maybe one of your readers knew her and her work as a textile artist.

J. Raywood If you can help, then email tewkesbury direct@googlemail.com

by the time she came to Tewkesbury she called herself Ms Diana ToveyKhan. I don't know how she picked up the surname Khan.

In 2003 she was living in Chapel Cottages, just off Barton Street.

She died in 2009.

In Ancestry there is reference to a will, which might tell us more about her, but I haven't been able to access it yet.

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Art Deco-style dining near station As the consultation process for improvements to Worcester's Foregate Street station gains momentum, Midlands-based company Centenary Lounge has opened a stunning new bistro café close by.

The Art Deco themed, GWR inspired café and restaurant hopes to attract commuters, shoppers and visitors to the City of Worcester; whilst also supporting suppliers of some of the best food and drink produced in the surrounding area.

The five-storey, Georgian, Grade II Listed premises at No. 31 The Cross, near Foregate dates back to about 1730 and a careful, challenging and extensive refurbishment has taken three years to complete.

This has been a real ‘labour of love’ for new owner Aasia Baig, who said: “Our vision was to create a strikingly beautiful bistro in the style of 1930s Art Deco, to tastefully recapture the experience and ambience of a

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It feels good to have used local contractors throughout the build, to now offer new jobs in the city and to provide a menu that looks first to local producers for inspiration.”

The bistro menu will be created by chef Chris Holland whose own restaurant in Cheshire has been awarded 3AA Rosettes and has previously appeared on the BBC2 series – the Great British Menu.

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Locally sourced food and drink will showcase the best of produce from in and around Worcestershire; with ales, ciders, smoked fish, cheeses, chutneys, sauces, fudge, cakes and numerous other offerings on the new menu.

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FOODBANK ASSISTS OVER 1500 RESIDENTS

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In the year ended April 2019, Tewkesbury Foodbank assisted over 1500 local people.

Marion Badham of the Church Street-based centre, said: “Last year we processed 637 vouchers, which represented 945 adults and 566 children making a total of 1511 people who were supplied with three days of emergency food.”

In the corresponding period for the previous year, 1048 people were assisted, compared to 737 in 2014/15 when the Tewkesbury Foodbank first opened.

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ECKINGTON OPEN GARDENS AND FLOWER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 15TH JUNE AND SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 2019 We all welcome you to Eckington village for our Open Gardens And Flower Festival on the 15th and 16th June. It’s our 25th anniversary this year and it will be an opportunity to explore our lovely village which lies near the river Avon, nestled under Bredon Hill between Tewkesbury and Pershore.

There is much more to Eckington than you think! There are two pubs serving good food and a shop. There are walks down to the river where there’s a wharf and picnic area to relax by the water, watching the boats go by. In the centre of the village, guarded by a huge cedar, lies Holy Trinity Church which will be decked out in glorious floral disThere will be live music will be available for plays at this Festival inside the church and in transport between the time. some of the gardens. gardens, the entertainApart from the flower Refreshments will be ments and the displays. displays during the available at various venAll gardens are marked weekend, there will be a ues including homefor easy wheelchair variety of entertainment made cakes and light access on the prothroughout the village. meals, listening to live gramme. The Flower With around 30 or more music. Also, a brass Festival weekend at gardens of varying size band, classic cars and Eckington is ideal for and designs there will be the ever-popular coach parties and makes plenty to see.

FALENT show in which a lovely day out for Eckington can boast the village youngsters Groups interested in garof at least four National show off their talents, dens and gardening.

Garden Scheme gardens, and in addition, a chilWell-behaved dogs beautifully tended with dren’s trail. welcome. glorious views over the Coach parties are Admission is £6.00 Malverns and the rivermost welcome and will for the two days, (10am side. There are small but receive a free cup of tea to 5pm), school children beautifully crafted garvoucher. For those who go free. All proceeds go dens, others with amazcannot walk very easily, to Holy Trinity Church, ing views and still more the free circular minibus Eckington WR10 3AN. with a real wow factor.

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Swilgate Road looking towards former Caretaker’s house, the Methodist Church

Swilgate Road, Tewkesbury - The same vista pictured in 1966

These modern homes enjoy a splendid view over Tewkesbury Cricket Club, writes John Dixon.

In doing so, have broken the tradition of building along the old Medieval burgage plots from Church Street to Swilgate Road, or “back of Swilgate” as it was previously known.

Instead they have built across several plots to create new frontages.

The old style homes from 1966 were known as 1-4 Yew Tree Cottages and were linked to more cottages in a court stretching towards Church Street.

The whole plot had been bought for £350

the Ground Floor was a ‘kitchen, wash house between 2 & a separate W. C.’ One family of tenants were the Panters.

What was not shown in the 1966 photograph is this sturdy brick structure, used as a play area by these smart young children (pictured left) in a photo supplied by Barnsley THS

(only £39,780 today) by Tewkesbury’s very wealthy builder, F W Godfrey. The tax inspector of 1913 estimated they had been built about 1860.

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Sitting in an elevated position, this is a lovely extended detached bungalow. 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/ breakfast room; dining room; bathroom; private rear garden; integral double garage; ample driveway parking. EPC E.

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.

Kinsham

Mitton

Mitton

£385,000

£385,000

£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.

Immaculately presented throughout, this is a lovely detached home. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ dining room; 2nd reception room; study; downstairs wc; utility; upstairs bathroom; ample driveway parking; garden. EPC D.

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.

Stonehills

Bushley

Twyning

£349,950

An attractive double fronted detached home with south west facing garden. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; modern kitchen/ breakfast room; separate dining room; conservatory; downstairs wc; garage store; driveway parking; garden. EPC D.

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£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.

£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.

EPC D.

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Bredon

£320,000

Walton Cardiff

£300,000

Rosefields

£285,000

This is a lovely detached home offering beautifully presented spacious accommodation. 3/4 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen/ dining room; garden; utility; downstairs wc; shower room; driveway parking; garage; garden. EPC C.

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.

Town Centre

Newtown

Newtown

£280,000

£237,000

£220,000

Within easy walking distance to the town, this is a great location for this spacious semi detached home. 3 double bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; dining room; downstairs wc; conservatory; bathroom; private rear garden; parking; no onward chain. EPC C.

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.

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; no onward chain. EPC tba.

Tewkesbury

Walton Cardiff

Northway

£209,950

£197,000

£175,000

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.

This popular design house style continues to impress with its clever layout and use of space. 2 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; kitchen/ dining room; wc; upstairs bathroom; garage en bloc; garden. EPC C.

Located within a popular area of Northway this mid terrace house has the advantage of a single garage and ample off road parking. 3 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; upstairs bathroom; garden. EPC C.

Ashchurch

Town Centre

Tewkesbury

£140,000

With balcony providing far reaching views, this is a lovely apartment. 2 double bedrooms; open plan living with lounge & dining area; kitchen; modern bathroom; allocated parking. 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.

£130,000

Ground floor apartment for the over 55s within the popular development of Shephard Mead. 2 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; shower room; unallocated parking; communal gardens; 24 hour careline; day manager; no onward chain. EPC exempt.

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New luxurious, residential homes, now available at Aston Cross For those seeking a more relaxing lifestyle, a move to a countryside retreat with views of open fields and hills could be an ideal choice.

An exclusive, new residential, Park home development, Aston Court, is underway, on the Bredon Road, just north of Aston Cross, under the guidance of local businessman, William Gorman.

Just four, of the top of the range, StatelyAlbion luxury homes will be available, and will include, the Wentwood, a light filled home which combines a mix of vaulted and flat ceilings with large windows, to give an, airy, spacious feel.

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A substantial detached period property in the heart of the village occupying a tremendous mature plot with ample parking and turning circle to front whilst to the rear extensive lawned gardens. A home full of potential retaining many original features, a rare find indeed.

A genuinely rural setting yet accessible being only a few minutes from the motorway network, four bedrooms with double garage and plenty of scope for further improvement or reconfiguration, long driveway ample parking and lawned to front and rear.

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Merret Close

£330,000

A unique 4 bedroom attached townhouse having been the subject of tasteful reconfiguration by the current owners, 4 double bedrooms two of which en-suite, open plan refitted kitchen with granite surfaces, off road parking and detached garage.

Palm Road

£305,000

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£287,500

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£237,500

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An unusual (for Walton Cardiff) FOUR bedroom semi detached having been tastefully extended to the side whilst also benefitting from a refitted kitchen, ample car parking for several vehicles with detached garage and sunny, landscaped gardens.

York Road

Offers over £200,000

A robust, traditional 3 bedroom semi detached family home with plenty of off road car parking and sunny lawned rear gardens, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom with double glazing and central heating.

Nearing completion 3 bedroom detached house of genuinely good size with 3 double bedrooms, large ensuite, kitchen breakfast room and large lounge with french doors to the rear, double glazed and centrally heating, colour choice of floor coverings and potentially kitchen style, call for details.

Newland Place

£189,950

Tewkesbury town with private parking, completely renovated 3 bedroom 3 storey townhouse with courtyard garden, kitchen with appliances, underfloor and radiator central heating, bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, NO CHAIN.

A lovely location convenient for Tewkesbury town, this is an unusually spacious 2 storey 3 bedroom townhouse with garage and gardens to front and rear, large kitchen breakfast room with attractive bay, two further reception rooms, 3 bedrooms and en-suite.

Gupshill Close

£174,950

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Independent Bookshop Week Poetry Event At alison’s bookshop alison’s bookshop in Tewkesbury High Street has been asked to host the National launch of Independent publisher Candlestick Press’ latest publication in their popular “Instead of a Card” series, “Ten poems about Horses”.

So poetry lovers, horse lovers a note for your diary; June 19th at 6.30 p.m. alison’s, Tewkesbury’s Independent Bookshop, is celebrating 20 years this October. When they opened, there were around 1900 Independents trading, now that number has slipped below 900.

Independent Bookshop week is a national initiative to promote stores like alison’s bookshop, and runs from June 15th-22nd. alison’s customers regularly select from the Candlestick display stand, situated in the Swan Room alongside their extensive poetry shelves. The wide choice of subjects Candlestick cover has become ever more popular as the choice has enlarged.

Candlestick Press asked Ian Nicholson, the Owner of alison’s bookshop, if he would host this launch. The Editor of “Ten poems about Horses”, Alison Brackenbury, who selected and introduces the publication, lives in Cheltenham. The synergy in names appealed to Ian. “Where better than

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Alison will be reading from her selection, and will be supported by a group of four local poets, as well as Tony Curtis from Ireland, who is promising a Bob Dylan song or two. Details of these poets are available at alison’s bookshop.

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The poems in this selection take us on an exhilarating canter through our friendships with horses. Along the way, we meet an edgy stallion waiting for his winter bale and a pony picking her way across paddocks after having her hooves trimmed: “…she sidled through the silver air pretending to shy at shadows each hair of her coat standing upright with joy.” from ‘The Grey Pony’

by Dorothy Hewett There are also encounters of a quieter kind – a moment lingering at a field gate as horses decide whether to come over and say hello.

The poems beautifully illustrate that humans and equines are always equals. We can learn as much from them as they from us.

In addition to this new selection on horses, there will be the publisher's other titles available.

They range across diverse themes.

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War, in peacetime For a weekend at the end of April, the village of Toddington became, once again an encampment for a Second World War re-enactment event, as the Gloucestershire, Warwickshire Steam Railway, hosted The Cotswolds at War. Visitors to the event plays from Military re numbered 2,500, many enactors, including, the of whom turned out in Gloucesters and the Military and 1940s fashHome Guard. ion, from across the Each station along the length and breadth of railway line hosted a the country. selection of attractions Visiting vehicles for the enthusiast and included lorries, Jeeps, casual visitor, but for vintage buses, bikes, a those who missed it, Hellcat Tank and a there is the opportunity Spitfire fighter plane, to experience the atmoswhich were pitched phere at, Wartime in the against a backdrop of an Vale at Ashdown Camp Army field hospital, an Evesham. air raid post, an RAF Please turn to page 28 plotting room with disfor details.

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Knock Out Croquet at Bushley Cricket Club On Saturday 1st June Bushley Cricket Club are holding a Croquet Knock Out Competition on the Green [GL20 6JB] meet at 10.00 to start by 11.00, playing in pairs drawn from the hat. Lunch and tea included for £12.50 per person.

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At the end of the month we have our 6 a side knock out competition with Ale and Cider Festival on Saturday 29th, again starting at 10.00.

There will be several guest ales and ciders from local suppliers, barbecue throughout the day with something more substantial in the evening.

There is still space for a couple of teams, which can be mixed.

We pride ourselves on being family friendly.

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From the British countries, to family relations, such as “Ten poems for Brothers,” or

Sisters, or Aunts.

Alongside those for Gardens, Clouds, Walks, Robins to Rivers, Bicycles to Babies, to

07812 179002. This is the major fundraising event of our year with money raised going into the fund to replace our aging pavilion, maybe next year.

GWR CLASSIC VEHICLE DAY at Toddington Station GL54 5DT Sunday 9th June

NEWTOWN W.I. Our May meeting began with a lively discussion about the two Resolutions to be voted on at the National AGM in June.

Firstly a call against the decline in local bus services especially in rural areas and secondly to raise awareness of the importance of cervical screening.

This was followed by tea and the tasting of scrumptious puddings with plenty of opportunity to chat. A member then talked about her experiences of a WI holiday and we admired the beautiful Gold work Bees produced at a County run needlework course. Afterwards a quiz testing our WI knowledge had us scratching our heads!

On June 12th David Clark will talk about ‘Female Convicts Transported to Australia’.

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Upwards of 50 different subjects are stocked, and at only £4.95 they make a great gift.

This event will be on June 19th at 6.30 pm.

You are invited to come and meet Alison at alison’s, together with the other poets and a host of other poetry lovers.

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ Saturday 8th June, Tewkesbury Baptist Church, 2-5pm TEWKESBURY FAIRTRADE STALL Methodist Church, Sun 9th June 11.30am and Sat 22nd June, 10am-12pm. Profits from Fair Trade products help people in poorer countries.

'ALMOST ZERO WASTE’ Cate Cody’s talk on how to achieve similar, plus Q&A afterwards - Hosted by Friends of the Earth Wednesday 12th June, 7.30pm, Tewkesbury Library. Free event with donations encouraged to cover room hire costs.

provision of organic refreshments for the public, who bring in items for repair and for the engineers, sewers and mechanics who fix them. All proceeds raised go to the continued running of the Repair Café.

Annually, Tewkesbury FoE has a stall at the Medieval Fayre weekend in order to provide information on local and national

environmental campaigns. It also provides a refreshment stall at the open day of Victoria Gardens with all proceeds going to the Friends of Victoria Gardens for their continued projects. In the past year members of the Tewkesbury FoE have participated in the ‘Climate Energy and Environment Forum’ held at Newent and also the ‘Go Green Week’

held by Worcester University. Members of the group have also helped with environmental projects run by schools and the scouts and they will be participating in a ‘Bee & Wildlife Event’ at Wykeham Gardens plant nursery on 01/06/19.

On 12th June the group will be hosting a ‘Zero Waste Living’ talk, (7.30 pm, Tewkesbury Library): all welcome.

KEMERTON LAKE NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Saturday 15th June, 11am. Free entry for Friends of KCT, £2 non-members (under-5s free).

Refreshments, information and two 'Native Orchids' guided walks.

Sensible footwear advised. Contact Support Coordinator Kate Aubury for details kate@kemerton.com.

STONEHILLS COMMUNITY GROUP Includes litter picking, walks, coffee mornings and drinks evenings. Please get in touch with catecody99@gmail.com TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE see their website and Facebook Page for updates and volunteering opportunities http://tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk/wordpress/ TEWKESBURY FRIENDS OF THE EARTH - Meeting, Friday 21st June, 7.30pm, venue tbc please contact Steve: mannscourt@orpheusma il.co.uk Tewkesbury FoE formed in 1996 after a talk by well-known British environmentalist and writer Jonathan Porrit. The aim of the group has always been to help increase awareness regarding environmental issues both locally and nationally.

Funds raised from a stall on the former Tewkesbury Farmers Market enabled the group to donate a number of trees for planting in school grounds, the local hospital and other areas around the town.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

KEMERTON LAKE NATURE RESERVE Kemerton Lake Nature Reserve is a great local spot for year-round easy walking. The arboretum provides cool shade on warmer days, and shelter from Spring rain too. There’s also much to interest nature lovers - wildfowl on the lake and deer in the woods. I’ve even seen a polecat here!

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The arboretum, managed by the Kemerton Conservation Trust, has a variety of trees from all over the world as well as indigenous species.

To start the walk, park in one of the car parks on the B4079 near Bredon Village Hall.

The 540 bus from Tewkesbury to Evesham also stops nearby.

Leave the car park and walk along the road towards Kemerton.

When you reach the drive on the right (which leads to the former Westmancote Nurseries (1) walk up it and pass to the right of the old greenhouses.

Go over a small footbridge (2) and follow the path around the edge of a plantation, keeping the hedge to your left.

When you reach the next track (3) turn left and then take the stile on your right into the Park Field (4); follow the direction arrows across the field to a road.

The house opposite you is Kemerton Court.

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slightly left and take the gate into the orchard opposite.

Upper Court

Walk over to the opposite side and go through the gate on to the road (6).

Turn right and walk down the lane, passing the church and Upper Court on the left. This attractive Cotswold stone house has been featured in the TV series ‘Father Brown.’

Carry on past the Old Manor and several black and white thatched cottages.

Eventually the lane bears sharply right, then meets Kinsham Lane. At the T-junction turn right (7) and look for the sign on the left to Kemerton Lake Nature Reserve.

Walk down the track between two hedges until it meets the same track you were on earlier. Turn left (8) and walk towards the wood, which you will enter via a kissing gate.

Walk through the trees and after a short distance you will emerge by the lake. A jetty leads to a hide built over the water, which is a must for nature lovers. It brings you close up to a wide variety of birds.

Continue along the narrow path between two wire fences and go through a kissing gate to enter the arboretum proper. There are some information boards which tell you about the history of the reserve and the flora and fauna you might see here.

Turn left along the broad path: there is a map of permissive paths by a bench ahead on the left, which shows you which parts of the arboretum have public access. You may care to visit some of these, but do note that dogs are not allowed in other parts of

the arboretum.

Personally, I prefer to retrace my steps from here to point 8, then carry straight on to reach point 3 as it means less distance is walked along the road - and is safer!

But to carry on with the circular route, turn right and take the public footpath (opposite the bench and sign- 9) and walk down the edge of the field keeping the hedge to your left.

Upon reaching the road (B4079) turn right (X) and walk back into Bredon village. At the Tjunction turn left to return to the car park.

Distance: approx. 3.5 miles, flat Car Parking: car parks in Bredon village Public transport: 540 bus route (not Sundays).

Refreshments: Royal Oak or Fox & Hounds in Bredon; The Crown Inn at Kemerton

Stage set for another Tewkesbury Folk Treble One of the UK’s most popular young songwriters returns to Tewkesbury this month to headline another ‘Folk Treble’ event at the Old Baptist Chapel.

Kim Lowings, who is originally from the Midlands but now lives near Gloucester, will be performing as a duo with her father Andrew on Friday 21st June.

The family pair have been writing and collaborating since 2011. They have become Andrew & Kim Lowings well established on the British folk circuit and together form half of the band Kim Lowings and The Greenwood.

As a duo they are able to showcase their songwriting skills and the intricacies of their acoustic sound with a warm and captivating stage presence.

The sound draws together mountain dulcimer, guitar, bouzouki and piano to resonate with Kim’s lyric writing and arrangements of traditional folk song.

The breadth and quality of their material enables the duo to appeal to folk venues and festivals of all shapes and sizes.

Andrew Lowings will also be performing on the night as a member of Town Musicians of Bremen, alongside nyckelharpa player Lewis Jones and guitarist/cittern expert Leon Gormley.

The third member of the ‘Folk Treble’ line-up is local singer/songwriter Mike Weaver, who lives in south Worcestershire.

The event takes place on Friday 21st June and tickets are £9.00 in advance, available from www.wegottickets.com/event/462206 or £10.00 from The John Moore Museum, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5SN. There is no bar at the Old Baptist Chapel, (off Church Street opposite the Royal British Legion), but audience members may bring their own drinks. Music starts at 7.45pm with doors open from 7.15pm.

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MITTON W.I. Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Parade 2019 Our May meeting was a talk by Don and Jo on Tewkesbury from the Abbey to the Cross down Church Street. We were treated to some lovely old photos and very amusing stories of the characters who lived and worked there.

We were treated to an uplifting talk by Helen at our April meeting. Helen has been travelling to Sierra Leone over the last few years to help the Kambia District Foundation establish a school in the village of Masama. Helen's next project is to help a school in Cambodia set up by Kep Gardens Association. We are hoping Helen will return next year to update us on her adventures in Cambodia.

Thanks to all members who knitted hats for Helen to take for the maternity wards in that area.

Mitton W.I also competed in the local area quiz at Toddington Village Hall. We did not get through to the next round, but had an enjoyable evening.

The June meeting will be a food tasting evening with a competition to bake a favourite pudding from childhood.

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

The 2019 Medieval Festival Parade on Sunday 14th July promises to a really spectacular community event bringing together hundreds of participants from local schools, playgroups, dance schools, choirs, local WI groups, the Abbey, Boys Brigade, Sea Cadets and lots of other groups with many of the festival re-enactors and entertainers in a joyous celebration of the town’s history.

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival exists to stage the annual festival and re-enactment of the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury and to promote the town as a place of historic importance.

Tewkesbury was the defining battle in the War of the Roses as Edward Prince of Wales was killed here effectively ending the Lancastrian claim to the throne.

2019 will be the festival’s 36th year.

Thanks to a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, carnival artists will work with many of the groups helping them create medieval inspired mod-

els to parade using recycled materials wherever possible.

Children and adults will learn much about the characters their models represent and their fate at the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury.

The pub singers choir will learn medieval music to sing and the Abbey choir will also perform.

Giants were a traditional part of medieval processions and this year we will have visiting giants from the Canterbury and Chester medieval pageants plus St Blaise, the Frampton giant and his entourage of fabulous creatures.

There will be

medieval musicians aplenty, Pentacle Drummers from Eastbourne and festival favourites Mythago Morris and by tradition, the town band will lead the parade in their smart medieval costumes.

The parade will set off from Quay Street at 11.15am and work its way down the High Street, round the Cross, past the Abbey and ends at the Vineyards opposite Lower Lode Lane at around 12.15pm.

Any new groups

wishing to take part please get in touch by emailing info@tewkesburymedievalfestival.org.

Geraldine Liddy, parade organiser said “We are thrilled to have received this support thanks to National Lottery players. It will allow us to bring some of the festival into the town centre and give more young people a sense of pride in the medieval history of their town and the history changing events that occurred here.”

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TEWKESBURY FLOWER CLUB at Bushley Village Hall Tuesday 11th June 7.00pm and the meeting begins at 7.30pm This month our demonstrator is our Chairman Sandra Townsend and the title of her demonstration is “Golden Memories”.

Visitors are welcome to join us for a relaxing evening watching an expert arrange beautiful flowers.

Entrance for visitors is £6.

To find out more about celebrating Christmas at Hilton Puckrup Hall, Tewkesbury contact a member of our Christmas team today.

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WEEKLY BINGO at Elizabeth Wyatt House Every Thursday eyes down 7.30pm In aid of Tewkesbury’s Old Peoples Welfare.

Includes a raffle, tea and cakes.

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10 Years of Tewkesbury Allrunners From small beginnings come great things. An amazing ladies’ running club.

In July 2009 a group of 20 women, under the guidance of Head Coach Kerry Newell, started a “Couch to 5k” course, with the backing of Tewkesbury Borough Council. Ten weeks later, those women that completed the course had enjoyed it so much they persuaded Kerry to carry on as a club. The rest, as they say, is history!

The club has had a number of name changes; originally “Women’s Running Network”, it then became “Tewkesbury Ladies’ Running Club” and more recently, in conjunction with the setting up of the Children’s 365 Academy, it adopted its current guise: Tewkesbury Allrunners.

The club colours are a bright, brazen red.

And the group keeps growing. Every week over 100 people attend the three disciplines: ladies’ running group, children’s 365 Athletics Academy and Athlefit (a strength and conditioning session for runners) and the group has in excess of 400 members.

It is supported by a 12strong coaching team.

So why is it so popular? Any number of rea-

sons! First and foremost, all the run leaders are qualified, and always so welcoming, encouraging, and informative.

Secondly, whatever your ability, age or reason for running, there is always someone to run with, chat with, moan with – especially during those cheeky peaks (hill sessions) the leaders like throwing it in on a “fun night”. And last but by no means least, the Allrunners’ ethos is about celebrating each others’ success. Whether you run a virtual 5k race (this is a race run with friends or alone and a medal is won when proof is sent off to the organisers) or an ultra marathon, showing off that shiny bit of bling at Tuesday night club is what makes everyone proud. There’s clapping, cheering, photos posted on the Facebook page – everyone has their moment of glory. A favourite quote within the club is “it’s all about finish lines, not finish times” and that spirit of inclusivity sums up every single one of our runners.

A word about cake.

An Allrunner will, generally, do anything for

cake. Mention the word cake to any Allrunner and a big smile will cross her face. We run for cake - whether it is the Hot Cross Bun Run, celebratory cake when the twice-yearly Couch to 5k runners complete their course, or refuelling after a race. Being an Allrunner is not only about running, it’s about socialising and, of course, eating cake.

To celebrate our amazing 10 years, Tewkesbury Allrunners are holding some events for our runners such as a rounders evening and a run in the country followed by afternoon tea.

However, the main event to which we would like to invite everyone, whether you want to run, walk, crawl or even

just come along and cheer on the runners, is Tewkesbury parkrun at the Vineyards on Saturday 20th July.

There will be a sea of red tops as well as the usual

parkrunners and hopefully you will be able to see what our group is all about.

We meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at the Sea Cadets’ Hall,

Trinity Walk, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5NP. If you would like more information check out our website: www.tewkesburyrunners.co.uk.

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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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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.

Karen has excellent relationships with many local and regional property industry specialists and deals with both simple and complex property matters including freehold, leasehold, registered and unregistered property.

Karen and her Team will ensure that your transaction is dealt with in an efficient and professional manner. This can only arise as a result of the wealth karen Dodd of experience Karen possesses. Karen has a gift at explaining the Conveyancing process in an easy to understand and friendly manner and regular updates will be provided at each key stage of the transaction. Karen and her Team can advise and represent you in the following areas: Sales and Purchases | Remortgages | Transfer of Property | Leasehold Property | Equity Release | Matrimonial Property

Wayne Phillips Wayne has an excellent reputation in the Gloucestershire area, having previously been a Partner for a Law Firm in Tewkesbury for many years, and has a good record for repeat custom.

Wayne continues to act for clients in the Gloucestershire area, as well as in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Wayne can advise on the following: Divorce and Separation | Cohabitation | Prenuptial Agreements | Financial Settlements | Child Arrangements | Domestic Violence | Change of Name

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If you require assistance at Court, Wayne has 16 years advocacy experience and is able to make representations on your behalf from the first Hearing to Final Hearing.

Wayne is a member of Resolution, an organisation which believes in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters.

Chris Morgan Chris is the Managing Director at WLS and has a wealth of experience in the following areas: Wills | Setting up administrations and amendment of Trusts | The creation and ongoing administration of Lifetime Trusts | Advising both Trustees and Beneficiaries | Advising on Tax exemptions and reliefs | Gifting Assets (during lifetime or on death) | Advice on related tax issues

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MOVING DAY PROBLEMS HOW WE HELP TO MAKE YOUR MOVE AS TROUBLE FREE AS POSSIBLE Moving house is frequently quoted as being one of the most stressful experiences in life, right up there along with losing your job or going through a divorce. We try our very best to help to guide you and make the process as smooth as possible.

We will keep in regular contact to provide you with updates and the communication continues right up to the point where you receive the monies for the property you have sold or the keys to your new home.

Moving day itself is the culmination of extensive work for everyone involved; the seller, buyer, estate agents and lawyers and it is important to realise that even at this stage there can be issues.

Whilst we, as lawyers, can deal with most of the problems it is a good idea to avoid any potential issues as far as possible.

For example the Sale Contract will provide for ‘vacant possession’ that is to say the property is sold with no tenant/s in situ. It is accepted that vacant possession means the property will be empty of both people and contents but it is surprising how often rubbish and other items are left at a property by a

seller. I’ve experienced all kinds of items being left behind from a sofa to a cat being locked in a kitchen and a grandfather who didn’t speak English in an upstairs bedroom! All of these problems were resolved with a little effort and additional costs to the sellers.

My advice is to keep in regular contact with your lawyer right up to exchange and make them aware of any concerns you have either in respect of the property, its condition or any rubbish which has not been removed. If you notice any changes to the property prior to completion you must let your lawyer know as soon as possible. If your lawyer needs funds from you in order to complete your purchase, make sure these are sent to them no later than the day before completion to avoid any delay and financial penalties that could potentially apply.

Our Firm recom-

mends using local solicitors who work with the agents and who are available to speak with you whenever you need to. This is not always possible with online lawyers who can be difficult to communicate with; however, with us, you will find communication easier and we can resolve most problems.

If you would like a free, no obligation quote please call Karen on 01684 216777.

Appointments for meetings in Tewkesbury are now available.

By Karen Dodd, Head of Conveyancing and Director, WLS Solicitors

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free range egg fried, scrambled or poached grilled gloucestershire pork sausage & back bacon heinz baked beans & grilled tomato – hash brown round of toast £7.45 dads special price £6.95

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extras only sold as “add ons” to main course breakfast free range egg – heinz baked beans – grilled tomato, all at 65p each extra slice bacon, sausage, sautéed potatoes 95p each

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WARTIME IN THE VALE This spectacular event takes place on Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th June at Ashdown camp, near Evesham.

Quoted as “With out a doubt one of the countries ‘Premier Military Wartime Shows’ (Gunmart), This recreated, WWI and WWII Camp, hosts re-enactments, with over 500 military vehicles, outstanding, living history displays, a Battle of Britain, memorial fly past, an American civil war camp and battle taking place on both days.

There will be two Merlin engines which give demonstration startups and, over 60 Stalls selling Military Parts, Uniforms, Militaria, Vintage clothing and collectables.

Live entertainment will take place all day and night and camping is available. For more info, check out www.ashdowncamp.com.

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Tewkesbury Bellringers, take first place On Saturday 6th April a band of 8 bellringers from the Tewkesbury area took part in the annual Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association 8 bell competition, this year held at St Briavels.

Six of the ringers are from the Abbey and two from Twyning. The Tewkesbury Branch band was delighted to be awarded first place and the Penn Trophy.

The six Abbey ringers also competed in the Association 6 bell competition at Hewelsfield on the same day and were awarded first place in this as well and the Croome Trophy.

Anyone interested in finding out about learn-

ing to ring can visit www.tewkesbury.bells-

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Entries invited for the following:Tin plate toys | Train sets | Die cast Dinky and Corgi | Enamel signs | Old dolls and teddys | Dolls houses and furniture | Scientific instruments | Musical instruments | Military items | Stamps | Old posters | Old clocks | Old Meccano | Optical instruments | Taxidermy (subject to current laws) | Old guns (subject to current laws) | 1960, 70 and 80 LPs (not classical) | Railway memorabilia

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

We always seek militaria, tools, gardenalia, pictures, toys, furniture & household.

We carry out house clearances and we love shed, garage and barn clear outs.

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SAVE THE DATE! Enjoy a splendid day out for all the family with a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful villages.

Saturday 24th August (11am – 5pm) will see Kemerton hosting its first ever Pop-up Fete & Open Gardens event with at least 12 gardens open to the public and all the usual fete attractions spread around the village, many in a “Street Market” area by the church.

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

Freshly picked veg, peas, beans, carrots, asparagus, leeks, lettuce and more, arriving daily

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Other gardens include The Warren, Lavender Cottage and Ryeclose where plants will also be on sale.

Light lunches and afternoon teas will be served at the village hall.

The Crown pub will also be open and there will be other hot food stalls and refreshment areas dotted around.

This event is a joint effort by Kemerton Village Hall and St Nicholas Church. Put the date in your diary now and enjoy all the fun of a traditional village fete set in a variety of lovely gardens.

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There will be something for everyone to enjoy with activities, crafts and attractions throughout the village, flower displays and music in St Nicholas Church, fun for children at Upper Court, traditional games at Old Manor and lots, lots more.

Gardens open include Kemerton Court which features a fabulous walled garden where fruit trees, vegetables, ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers flourish in perfect harmony.

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WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury and District TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE: Tewkesbury Day Centre, last Wednesday of each month (2-4pm).

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

Advice and support, craft activities etc.

Plus tea/coffee and cakes in return for a small donation. Details call 01684 296238.

san 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.

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.

TEWKESBURY CHORAL SOCIETY: Saturday 11th May, 7.30pm in Tewkesbury Abbey, with Chameleon Arts Orchestra. Choral Music by Handel (Messiah Parts 2 & 3), My Heart is Inditing, O Praise The Lord with One Consent. Tickets from society members, the Abbey Shop (01684) 856148 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ t-c-s.

TEWKESBURY FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET: Saturday 8th June, 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, arti-

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY: Thursday 6th June, departing at 7pm.

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.

Next walks: Thurs 4th & 25th July at 7pm.

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 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.

BUSY NEEDLES A free club for independent crafters who wish to pursue their craft whilst making friends. For more details please call 01684 276503.

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.

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

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

Village Hall, Bredon.

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tuesday, 10am-11am, 50+.

Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road. For more details please call Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200.

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.

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

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MEET YOUR LOCAL PRODUCERS by Deb Gilder

Excellent local produce with a difference The Handmade Scotch Egg Company is one of many local businesses whose products are proving to be in great demand with our customers at Teddington Stores, writes Deb Gilder.

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

Based on the borders of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it’s a small privately run business which uses time-honoured cooking practices.

The team work by hand to produce quality food in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Welfare is the company’s priority, sourcing local free-range products directly from the farmers and producers.

Launched in 2003, the Handmade Scotch Egg Company has now developed over forty unique and imaginative recipes, and has gone on to win a number of Great Taste awards as well as prizes at shows and events all over the country.

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

Best sellers include Classic Mac, Chieftain Haggis (pictured), Black Watch and Smokie Joe Scotch Eggs. Put one - or more - on your shopping list next time you come to Teddington Stores.

The popularity of craft gin is growing by the year. And there’s nothing more refreshing to round off the day than a chilled G&T - especially now summer’s here.

Penhros Distillery, on the Welsh/Herefordshire borders, produces an exceptional range of premium small-batch spirits. The stunning gins crafted by Richard Williams and Charles Turner at Penhros use

Deb Gilder carefully grown and hand-picked ingredients, preserving the flavours of nature.

Their ‘first born’ was a copper distilled dry gin, followed by a pink and tangy rhubarb gin with a distinctive, fresh summer aroma.

For a taste of something unique, take some Penrhos Gin home with you next time you come and see us.

Discover the difference at Teddington Stores. Locally sourced produce, our own butchery, and everything you need for the perfect meal. Plus a range of fine wines, craft ale and cider. You’ll find us just off the A46 at Teddington Hands Roundabout, with free parking on site. Call us on 01386 725400.

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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Tewkesbury Fryer FOR A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

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

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

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?

SHERRY SOUP Provided by Brockworth and Witcombe W.I. Ingredients: Knob of Butter • 2 dessertspoonfulls flour 2 pints stock • 2 tablespoons sherry Salt, pepper, sugar • 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons cream Melt the butter, add the flour, stock, sherry, pepper, salt; sugar to taste. Boil for 15 minutes. Put yolk of egg and cream into soup tureen, pour soup over, stirring very briskly. Serve - and enjoy!

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1: Which work by Dylan Thomas, first performed as a radio drama in 1954, is set in the village of Llareggub?

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5: Which actor played the Doctor in the 1965 film ‘Dr Who and the Daleks?

team plays its home games in the city of Perth?

3: In Heraldry, which colour is known as Gules?

4: Which historic New York Hotel connects Leonard Cohen, Andy Warhol, Arthur C. Clark, and Sid Vicious?

2: Which Scottish football

6: Which 1950’s entertainer was known as ‘the girl with the giggle in her voice’?

ANSWERS: 1.Under Milk Wood; 2. St Johnstone; 3. Red; 4. The Chelsea Hotel; 5. Peter Cushing; 6.Alma Cogan.

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

TEWKESBURY LIVE Local Music Guide SUN 2nd JUNE: Vince Freeman, The Nottingham Arms.

WED 5th JUNE: The Rod Kelly Trio plus Jeanne Marlow, Fox & Hounds, Bredon.

SAT 8th JUNE: Steve Ashley, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

SUN 9th JUNE: Crescendo Big Band, (see back page), Gupshill Manor.

THURS 20th JUNE: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington.

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

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

FRI 21st JUNE: ‘Folk Treble’ with Kim Lowings Duo, Town Musicians of Bremen and Mike Weaver, The Old Baptist Chapel.

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

THURS 25th JULY: Folk In The Foyer with Susie Dobson, Ant Miles and Mike Weaver, The Arts Centre, Evesham.

SAT 22nd JUNE: Whole Lotta Led, The Roses Theatre.

WED 10th JULY: Jazz Club Special Theoc House.

SUN 9th JUNE: Alex Rainsford, The Nottingham Arms.

SAT 22nd JUNE: After Dark, Wheelhouse Café Bar, The Marina, Upton-upon-Severn.

SAT 15th JUNE: Rowan Rheingans, The Cube, Malvern.

SUN 23rd JUNE: Alex Taylor, The Nottingham Arms.

FRI 14th JUNE: Joe Wheldin, The Nottingham Arms.

WED 26th JUNE: Jazz Club, Theoc House.

SAT 15th JUNE: Jive Talkin, The Roses Theatre.

THURS 27th JUNE: Folk In The Foyer with Colin Pitts, Evesham Arts Centre.

SUN 16th JUNE: Bryn Thomas, The Nottingham Arms.

THURS 20th JUNE: Musyck Anon, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

FRI 28th JUNE: Forever In Blue Jeans, The Roses Theatre.

SUN 30th JUNE: Paul Keyes, The Nottingham Arms.

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SUN 7th JULY: Gigspanner Big Band The Roses Theatre.

All live music events take place at venues in Tewkesbury unless otherwise stated.

STRUMMERS GUITAR OF THE MONTH

by Paul Thomas

FENDER STRATOCASTER Ask anybody, anywhere on the planet, young or old, to draw an electric guitar and they will most likely come up with something that strongly resembles Fender’s ubiquitous Stratocaster, writes Paul Thomas.

That’s how firmly imprinted this remarkable musical instrument is upon the world’s psyche.

Amazingly, Leo Fender not only got it right first time with his Telecaster; traversing continents like the telephone, the telegram, the television. He went and got it right second time, too, with the Stratocaster; reaching out to the very stars in the stratosphere as the space race began to bubble and boil.

Designed in 1954 by Leo, with help from Bill Carson, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares, the Stratocaster was a guitar of firsts. The first guitar with a ‘comfort contour body’. The first guitar to feature a double cutaway with an extended top horn for balance. The first guitar to boast three pick-ups. The first guitar with a spring tension vibrato system. A tipped blade selector switch. A volume/tone/tone control system. New, dramatic colour schemes… any one of these innovations (which are taken for granted today) would have made the Stratocaster an enduring icon amongst guitarists. But all of them together, in one package, not only gripped (and continues to grip) guitarists but the sum of the parts produced an artefact of such beauty that it wriggled away from musicians and became an enduring symbol of modernity, youth, rock’n’roll, freedom, cool. Interchangeable with the sculpted beauty of a Coke bottle.

If it is hard to imagine a world without, say, Coca-Cola or cars or ice-cream; it is equally hard to imagine a world without the Fender Stratocaster. Everybody has seen one, all guitarists have played one. It’s as simple as that.

Fender have manufactured Stratocasters, continuously, since 1954. They have been built in America, Mexico, Japan, Korea, India, China, Indonesia and are probably being built in Afghanistan as we speak (well, probably not Afghanistan). There have been hundreds of variations on the theme. Different pick-up combinations, different bridges, different colour schemes; you name it and Fender have produced it at some point in time. But the inescapable fact remains; the fender Stratocaster just works.

The list of famous guitarists who have made their name using a Strat is indeed a long one. The list of cool guitarists who have made their name using a Strat is somewhat shorter - those of an independent bent have tended to shy away from such an ‘obvious’ guitar. However, here’s a list of notables and I leave it to the reader to decide if they belong on the long list or the short one!

Hank Marvin, Jeff Beck, Ike Turner, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dave Gilmour, Rory Gallagher, Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan, Eric Johnston, Nile Rodgers, Ronnie Wood, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Ritchie Blackmore, Ry Cooder, Dick Dale, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Rea, The Edge, John Frusciante, Buddy Guy, Buddy Holly, Yngwie Malmsteen, Mike Oldfield, Robbie Robertson, Pete Townsend, Richie Valens, Ronnie Wood.

The vintage 1978 Fender Stratocaster pictured is available alongside many other cool and fascinating guitars from; Strummers, Malt House Emporium, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 8JP www.strummersguitars.com

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING SATURDAY 8th JUNE Outdoor performance by the Festival Players at Lessex House Field GL20 6EY Tickets £15 - starts 7.30pm, Please enquire at the bar or call the Box Office on 01684 592225 LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY 15th JUNE Joey The Crow - to be confirmed QUIZ NIGHT WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE In aid of the James Hopkins Trust PIE NIGHTS THURSDAYS 30th MAY & 27th JUNE Choose from nine different varieties TUESDAYS - STEAK NIGHT WEDNESDAYS - OAP LUNCHES THURSDAYS - CURRY NIGHT FRIDAYS - FISH NIGHT SATURDAYS - STEAK NIGHT SUNDAY ROASTS - THREE MEATS FREE HIRE OF SKITTLE ALLEY for up to 50 PIE NIGHTS Ripple Fete is taking a break this year, but will be back with a bang in 2020!

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COUNTRY MATTERS with Jack B. Walker

Cat of the Month Spring in the Vale has much to offer HI, I’M HONEY Now you know its rude to ask a lady her age, but if you insist, I’m a young 12-yearold and am looking for a new home as the elderly lady who has been looking after me is moving. I love to be stroked and having my chin rubbed.

I am litter and cat flap trained. I would like access to a garden but this is not essential. To find out more about me please contact Jenny on 0345 371 2730.

The famous Vale of Evesham Asparagus Season is now in full swing, writes Jack B. Walker.

The local ‘gras’, as it is known, now has protected European food name status - part of a unique club including Champagne and Jersey Royal potatoes. Only asparagus grown in the region can be sold with the Vale of Evesham name.

Many farm shops in the area now have it on sale, but the season (which traditionally starts on St George’s Day) reaches its close on Friday 21st June - the Spring equinox.

The nearby village of Ashton-under-Hill also has an Open Gardens weekend on 8th and 9th June (1pm-6pm).

Charlton holds its Country Fair on 22nd June, and Eckington Flower Festival takes place 15th & 16th June.

COUNTRYSIDE WHAT’S ON GUIDE Pubs at the heart of the Vale are also serving asparagus dinners throughout the season.

Bretforton is a quaint and under-visited village at the heart of ‘Gras Country,’ where you can discover the National Trust-owned Fleece Inn. Visit on Sunday 2nd June, and you will find a variety of beautiful gardens open to the public including those at the stunning Manor House.

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SHOWBOROUGH HOUSE SCULPTURE GARDEN: Affordable Art Exhibition 2nd May - 16th June. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am-4pm. At Shuthonger off the A38 three miles north of Tewkesbury. Details www.showborough.com CROOME PARK: Grayson Perry Landscapes exhibition now on. Exhibition of five works including the epic Battle of Britain Tapestry and the etchings. Croome Park is off the A38 Tewkesbury to Worcester Road. Opening hours see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome NATURE WALKS: Saturday 25th May Sunday 2nd June. Cotswold Farm Park. For more details visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

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With the summer time and longer evenings upon us we get the opportunity to get out and about more with our pets. Exploring new places and adding to our adventures we can sometimes come across new challenges for our pets.

We thought it was time to remind you of some of the dangers our pets can face: Cars – Pets should never be left in cars (summer or winter) even with a

window left open.

Rabbit holes –Pets legs can get stuck in rabbit holes as they chase across

the fields Heat stroke – Walk your pet during the cooler parts of the day and keep

them off the pavements where possible Stick throwing – although our dogs love to chase after something, sticks or

fragments can become impaled or stuck in the roof of the mouth.

Sunny rooms/Conservatories – Cats and dogs love a sunny spot, but must

be able to leave the room to cool and always have water available.

Parasites - New locations can mean different potential infestations, check

your pet is up to date with flea, tick and worm protection.

Snail and slug pellets – exceptionally dangerous to pets; urgent veterinary

attention essential Bee/wasp stings – the buzzing intrigues them and can lead to stings which

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BBQ’s – not just the fire but the remnants! Chicken bones and kebab skewers

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This event offers a rare opportunity to visit a total of 14 gardens in the adjoining villages of Ripple and Uckinghall on the Worcestershire/ Gloucestershire border that are not usually open to the public.

Here you’ll discover an Bank Cottage in with a map to help you interesting mix of garUckinghall, The Railway navigate your way from dens large and small Inn will be serving garden to garden. some well-established cream Teas and there All proceeds from the and some new – highwill also be plant and day will go to Acorns lights of which include produce stalls and a BBQ Children’s Hospice and the beautiful Old Rectory at Ripple Cross. the Midlands Air gardens next to St Tickets are available Ambulance Charity – Mary’s Church in Ripple at the designated car and with car parking and Ivydene’s glorious parks or any open garincluded in the price of cottage gardens in den - the cost is just £5 the ticket, it all adds up Uckinghall. for adults (children to a real value for money Light lunches will be under 15 are free) and day out! More details at: served in the garden at includes a printed guide www.opengardens.co.uk.

YOUNG IDEAS By Sofia Hasa, aged 9 Sofia loved her time at Aqua Tots she started at 6 months old and she loved it.

Aquatots Swimming are celebrating 20 years of swimming lessons for babies, in and around Gloucestershire. Local lady Fiona MuntWhittle established the business and has taught over 1100 babies to swim, at venues and times,that include Tewkesbury School, on Fridays and Saturdays and at a private pool in Bredon on Thursdays.

The ideal starting age for your baby is between 8 weeks to 18 months.

Underwater photos of your baby swimming can be taken, and there is an online shop too. Aquatots are proud Sponsors of Nappy Mondays at the Roses Theatre, and support Tewkesbury in Bloom. There are free taster sessions available, so, if you would like to give your baby a head start in the water, call 01684 296296 or click onto www.aquatots.co.uk.

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NO-FAULT EVICTIONS: DF LEGAL BREAK IT DOWN FOR YOU In our experience, most landlords only look at eviction based on breach of tenancy agreements or late non-payment. It is also possible to evict tenants at the end of a fixed tenancy for no fault by serving the correct notice which a number of landlords currently use as a back-up provision. However, new laws have been announced today that may change this.

The proposed changes are very drastic, as the whole section 21 process is potentially going to be withdrawn. Landlords would therefore have to proceed through the section 8 process which means that they can only seek possession provided that they meet the strict grounds for possession mentioned under section 8.

Greater thought will have to be given towards eviction of tenants. A landlord will no longer have the right to simply ‘want’ his property returned at the end of a fixed tenancy; a valid reason must be provided. The landlord will need to carefully consider whether or not he can satisfy the section 8 requirements before commencing through the eviction process as mistakes with the claim can result in significant financial sanctions for the landlord.

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details of the proposed changes.

Therefore, there has been no date set as of yet. However, if previous changes are anything to go by we may be looking at imple-

mentation of the new laws from around October 2019.

Here at DF Legal, we have staff who have vast experience in dealing with residential tenancy disputes, both from a landlord and tenant perspective.

We have advised various landlords ranging from the one-time investor to the experienced multi-property portfolio landlord.

If you would like to discuss any of the above and find out more about where you stand, please contact us on 01242 583434 or email info@dflegal.com.

SAUSAGE AND CIDER FEST 2019 at The Village Inn, Twyning Green, Tewkesbury, GL20 6DF 29th June 12 noon until 30th June 21.00 Fabulous homemade Halford Butchers sausages, extensive selection of ciders by The Village Inn. Bands lined up all weekend, other food and drinks options available.

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PARTY AT THE CASTLE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER So, not long now and it is good to go! The performers can’t wait.

The prosecco is on ice and the beer is ready.

Mouthwatering food is being prepared and the stage is set for a fantastic series of gigs on June 6th, 7th and 8th.

We are sure you already know about the main artists performing. Alfie Boe, Caro Emerald, Will Young, All Saints, Sara Cox, Toploader, Roland Gift and Dick and Dom but what doesn’t make the headlines so much are all of the other things on offer and the social conscience of the organisers, Turned up to 11.

On the Saturday the organisers have given free space to a host of local charities to raise funds and awareness for their causes.

They range from the local schools, youth clubs and playgroups to Sue Ryder and the local NHS trust.

This sense of community is essential to the team bringing us Party at the Castle and it is a blueprint taken from the other successful event that they organise, Chalfest, which is a one day festival held in Chalford Hill, Stroud.

Already sold out of its 7500 tickets, Chalfest is in its in third year and brings the entire community together for its fantastic festival and organisers promise more of the same at Party at the Castle with so much free stuff to make, see and do.

Kids are spoilt and your pocket won’t be taxed as they can enjoy free arts and crafts, climbing wall, woodland craft and circus skills.

Organisers also provide a viewing platform and a mobiloo hoist assisted toilet for party goers with mobility issues for all three days.

And don’t forget that there is another music stage featuring great acts such a Freeman, Sound of the Sirens and many more,as well as a community stage showcasing local talent.

So whether you want to come and see these amazing headline acts or join in for this fabulous community festival ‘turned up to 11’ you won’t be disappointed Remaining tickets and more information can be found here www.partyatthecastle.co .uk.

Bid online with Church Street Auctions Many traditional Auctioneers are now hosting their sales on line, bringing new bidders from around the country, to their salerooms.

Tewkesbury’s Church Street Auctioneer, Beau Howells, has joined up with leading, online auction host, www.easyliveauction.com to introduce new buyers to his sales, and in turn, realise superior prices for his vendors.

Buying at auction, can be an enjoyable and exciting experience, as many, popular auction based television programmes, seem to prove.

Beau said “It is so simple, just log on to Easyliveauction.com locate our sale, peruse the catalogue, register and enjoy bidding. I hope many new buyers from around the country will join our sales and that the vendors get a price that meets their wishes.”

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OUR ALLEYWAYS by Steve Goodchild

GLOVER’S ALLEY: A DARK AND DIRTY PLACE Glover’s Alley was one of those which were swept away to build the Bishop’s Walk precinct. It was the less-famous neighbour of Double Alley. If you stand in the middle of Bishop’s walk, you are standing at the entrance, with the ‘front house’ of the alley, 89 High Street, occupying the corner of Lloyds Chemists. The alley went diagonally, through the front of Thornton’s to Oldbury Road, at a point opposite the Albion Inn. Named for Joseph Glover, a carpenter who lived in No 89 in the 1840s, the alley was described as ‘a very old alley and quite of the Tewkesbury style. It is very narrow, about four feet in the widest parts.

The houses are very small and in the old time style. They were very dirty and dark and something more like holes in the wall’. The property market seems to bear out this description. In 1880, rents were £2.60p per annum and two cottages were sold; for £9.00 and £12.00.

The Borough Council were constantly investigating problems with the

condition of houses and regular notices being issued for improvement.

By the 1920s, the orders were for eviction, because houses were considered unfit for habitation. These were upgraded to demolition

orders when it proved difficult to stop people moving back in. In 1841 there were eleven houses occupied, of thirteen or fourteen in the alley.

This number steadily fell and it was almost unoccupied and largely

demolished by the late 1930s. Property values fell so low that in 1936 Mr Halling offered his last two cottages to the Council in return for their paying for the demolition. The alley became no more than a pathway to Oldbury Road, and in 1961 an order was made to stop it up, in preparation for the wholesale demolition which would follow a few years later The alley had come close to being demolished in 1933 when the erection of a cinema was approved. The company involved wasn’t able to acquire the whole site, though, and it fell through. A rival scheme

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OUR ALLEYWAYS - Continued from Page 42 was more successful, and the Sabrina was built a few yards away, with the demolition of Bishop’s Alley.

The standard of housing in Glover’s Alley did not attract tenants of substance, and it inevitably meant a high

level of deprivation, which is reflected in the frequent problems families had there. Some people crop up time and time again. In three months in 1885, for instance, Julia Peart was fined twice for drunkenness, once for using obscene language and then for assaulting Sarah Turley. These were very common sorts of offences in the alley.

Much more serious was the case of John and Minnie Chamberlain, who were each sentenced to fourteen days hard labour in 1922 for

child neglect. Doctor Devereaux reported what he found in 4, Glover’s Alley. The room on the ground floor was occupied by a lady known as ‘Black Sall’.

The family, all ten of them, lived in two small rooms on the first floor,

furnished with just one bed. He wouldn’t use the stairs because four steps were missing and the children had to be brought down to him.

He found their heads verminous, their ears dirty and their backs covered all over with flea

bites. They were fairly well nourished, though, and there were no signs of starvation or physical violence. Though the family had endured unimaginable ill fortune before finding a roof in Glover’s Alley the magistrates showed little compassion. The children went to the workhouse and their parents to jail.

Glover’s Alley never was, and never could be, a jewel of any sort in Tewkesbury’s crown. It was not a place where anyone chose to live; its residents were there because life had given them little other choice.

No-one stayed there for very long. The great majority lived life quietly and on the right side of the law but it’s no real surprise that many didn’t. No-one seems to have mourned the passing of the cottages and eventually the alley itself. Not even the house owners.

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Proprietor of Tewkesburys, Carpets Direct, Richard Westwood explains why the latest generation of Luxury Vinyl flooring has become so popular.

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I live in Wynyards Close, Tewkesbury, writes Helen Carver. It was Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, and I was at home gardening, potting up young plants and having a tidy up in the garage.

I was pleased to discover a micro-fibre cleaning cloth, it was bright green. a little soiled, so I left it by the plant shelving next to the garage.

At 10.30pm that night, I went out to check if I had locked up the garage. I encountered a hedgehog in the act of pulling the cloth off the shelving.

I was concerned it would eat it, or get the fibres caught in its paws/claws/spines, and cause it harm.

I bent down and gently pulled a corner of the cleaning cloth; the hedgehog held on tight to its corner. I pulled harder, and it pulled back. This was developing into a ‘tug of duster’ with a hedgehog!

I pulled even harder the hedgehog then poked me in the face with its bright, beady eyes in a most possessive attitude. I was being ‘eyeballed’ by a hedgehog!

I let the duster go. It scuttled off dragging the

green cloth with it, under my neighbours’ parked cars next to my garage. I followed, but the street light was not bright enough for me to see where it went.

I was astonished at such assertive, confrontational behaviour defying me. Hedgehogs normally curl up in a ball or run away.

Also, why was it so keen to have a microfibre cloth? Going to do a bit of light dusting in its nest?

It was a big hedgehog. Maybe it - she was pregnant and taking the cloth as a sort of duvet for the hog lets in the nest nursery? I had locked the garage.

The next day, when the parked cars next day had gone, I found the green cloth on the ground. I was relieved that it did no harm. I retrieved my duster.

My neighbour six houses away from me has fed hedgehogs for some years (proper hedgehog food). I called to ask if she has hedgehogs coming to her feeding station. She replied “two small ones and one large one.”

She added: “I know it’s silly, but I do chat too them when they come to eat the food. I encourage them to eat their dinner up and have a nice drink.”

The large hedgehog was most likely the one that defied me; it was well-fed and used to humans!

Hedgehog numbers are declining due to changes in, and loss of habitat. It is pleasing to know that hedgehogs of Wynyards Close seem to be surviving so well.

By Helen Carver.

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John Moore Museum Receives Valuable Sponsorship from Cotteswold Dairy The museum is delighted to announce that thanks to sponsorship from Tewkesbury based business, Cotteswold Dairy we have been able to produce new education resources on the topic of Flooding.

Over the last couple of years the museum has run a number of successful workshops with local schools which are studying the topic of flooding.

With last year’s anniversary of the 2007 floods we were keen to produce resources for them to use.

We approached Cotteswold Dairy for help and they very kindly agreed to sponsor both an education pack for schools and colleges and an interpretation panel in the museum.

The resource pack focusses on the causes and consequences of the Flood 2007, as well as considering the larger issues of prevention.

Using the pack pupils are able to explore the heart of Tewkesbury and its floodplain. The pack is available as a free download on our website and can be used either as a standalone resource or in conjunction with a workshop at the museum.

The interpretation panel features a selection of John Moore’s observations on the impact of flooding on his

beloved Tewkesbury.

“Summer floods, of course, are rare and therefore catastrophic.

They ruin the crops and catch the farmers’ stock in the river meadows.

Nobody is prepared for them. This flood [the Great Flood of 1924] soon began to bring down with it not only debris but a strange har-

vest from the river’s upper reaches.

Haycocks, half submerged like ice-bergs; empty boats, torn from light summer moorings; drowned cattle, sheep and pigs; a carthorse, swimming, which someone skilfully lassoed and dragged ashore.”

John Moore - Come rain, come shine (1956).

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New Cat in Town Tewkesbury’s dogs beware, there’s a new cat in town. And he’s hard. Bronze hard.

This is Czar, a work by renowned Gloucestershire sculptor Diane Gorvin.

It is the latest, and maybe the best, of the artworks commissioned or inspired by Project Alleycat.

The cat lies on the riverside wall at Back of Avon. It is modelled in part on Diane’s cat, Czar, a three legged cat rescued by the artist in Cadiz, Spain.

Despite his infirmity, the real Czar happily climbs on to roofs at his new home in the Dean.

Project Alleycat see Czar as an inspiration, the backstreet cat overcoming adversity to find his peace alongside the Avon.

The sculpture was part financed by Gloucestershire County Council, via Councillor Kevin Cromwell, but the majority of the cost was raised through sales of the “Alleys and Courts” maps and tea towels and proceeds of “Alley Strolls”, guided walks through Tewkesbury’s many alleys, courts, lanes and walks.

Diane is best known locally for her work on the metal standards of the “Arrivall” horses statues, created by her husband Phil Bews, but she and Phil have worked in many countries including Australia, China and, of course, Spain, as well as in the UK.

In the few weeks since Czar was unveiled

by Town Mayor Chris Danter, he has surprised and delighted visitors and local alike as he basks in the May sunshine. But there is one problem: he confuses dogs: they recognise that Czar looks like a cat, but he certainly doesn’t smell or act like one.

Several dogs have attempted to stare him down – but no such luck.

When you are made of metal, and bolted to a wall, you will win every time.

Project Alleycat have also been working with County Highways to improve the town’s footpaths, and are particularly pleased with repaving of part of Smith’s Lane in blue engineering brick, this has really improved the view from the High St down to the river.

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Was British Leyland doomed to fail? Probus Club finds out Members of Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club were recently entertained by John Macartney, a retired executive of the now-defunct British Leyland Motor Corporation which was brought into being in the late 1960’s. Most people remember BL as the producer of many interesting and sometimes innovative car designs but unfortunately many also remember the poor quality and reliability of many of the models it produced.

John’s talk was entitled “British Leyland – doomed to failure?” and John was perhaps the ideal person to answer this conundrum, as he spent his working life in the motor manufacturing business and British Leyland in particular.

In his 20’s John was appointed personal assistant to BL’s Chairman Donald Stokes and consequently he enjoyed almost unlimited access to members of the company’s main board and the whole of the senior management team across all BL Group factories.

It was fascinating to hear of the difficulties experienced by the management of BL, brought about mainly by the various mergers between several vehicle manufacturing companies. John gave examples of designs being “badgeengineered” where effectively the same car was produced under different names, so that models produced by the company competed against each other in the

market place.

Probus members enjoyed being reminded of the range of car models produced by BL, many of which they had owned many years ago.

John gave some very entertaining anecdotes about rogue models which went to their new owners with incredible faults, such as the Triumph Spitfire with spoked wheels on the front and steel wheels on the back!

So was British Leyland doomed to fail?

John feels that some of the criticism levelled at the senior management was somewhat unfair, as they were all highly competent engineers and managers.

The company was burdened by serious under-capitalisation, the internally competing product range and ever increasing disruption from the trade unions.

In addition, successive governments mostly failed to fully grasp the enormity of running such an enterprise, so it could be argued that

British Leyland was on a hiding to nothing from its launch in 1968 to its effective nationalisation in 1975.

Meeting every Tuesday morning at Bredon Village Hall we have experienced a wide selection of talks on a huge variety of subjects and if you are a retired or semi-retired professional or businessman and would enjoy the

stimulating company of like-minded individuals, you are very welcome without obligation to come along to one of our meetings as a guest.

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

By Chris Brown for Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club.

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Forthcoming Events in June: 4 June – Keep the sea on your left and turn right at Land’s End (with Chris O’Grady) 11 June – Visit to the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff and the Royal Mint in Llantrisant 18 June – Eddie Stobart (with Sheila Dale) 25 June – Club discussion: End of life issues 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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FUN DAY WITH COMPANION DOG SHOW at Lawn Cottage, Lawn Road, Ashleworth, Glos GL19 4JL Sunday 14th July Held under KC Regulations.

Entries taken from 11am, Judging 12 noon.

Cost £2 per class.

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BISHOPS CLEEVE STREET FAIR SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 2019 | 12 NOON TIL 4 PM Peter Badham got in touch to tell readers: “This year’s street fair will be the biggest and the best. The theme is 50 years since the moon landing and we were delighted to confirm that we will have a Neil Armstrong launching the event for us.

“The event will start at 12.00, in Church Road Bishops Cleeve with a grand procession.

“There will over 50

stalls, a fun fair, dog show, car show, and the teddy bears parachute jump from St Michael’s Church.

“We will have Tewkesbury Town Band, Cleeve Chorale, Salty Dog, Cleeve Harmony, and Danceworks enter-

taining us.

“In addition we will have Punch And Judy in Tarlings Yard.

“There will be ice cream vans and a pig roast.

“Why not come and join us and be part of the fun? All profits go to

local charities and the Xmas lights Appeal.”

President of Bishops Cleeve Chamber of Commerce, David Billingham added, “We know everyone in Tewkesbury enjoys a good day of fun, so why not pop over and enjoy this years Bishops Cleeve Street Fair.”

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Local business, Gotherington Nurseries, is celebrating its 28th anniversary Mark and Liz have been retailing from their Nurseries in Gotherington since April 1991. Over the years, the Nurseries have developed and expanded their range of plants and garden related products to become the popular place it is today.

They are an independbird lovers and is testawide range of products ent, family owned busiment to the hard work of to help keep your garden ness. They are proud to Mark, Liz and the team. looking good throughout be a working nursery At this time of year, the year. still, supplying home grown bedding plants and beautifully planted hanging baskets to their garden centre at Toddington as well as their customers at the Nurseries.

Gotherington Nurseries is set in a most beautiful location with Prescott Hill Climb Mark and Liz approximately one mile further along the Gretton the glasshouses are full They have a great Road and the of their home-grown range of bird care prodGloucestershire Warbedding plants and ucts too. wickshire Steam hanging baskets.

So, whether you are Railway running behind The outdoor plant looking for inspiration the Nurseries. area has recently for your own garden or Close to Bishops expanded to display that gift for someone Cleeve, Gretton and more trees, shrubs, special, Gotherington Winchcombe, it is a roses and cottage garden Nurseries is definitely haven for garden and plants. The shop sells a the place to go.

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Planted baskets & containers Vegetable plants & herbs Cottage garden plants, roses, conifers, shrubs & trees Specialist composts, gravels & pots Plant & lawn care products Specialist bird care products

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Stunning paintings of much loved pets by local artist Ellie Robinson Ellie Robinson is a local 21 year old artist who has an amazing capacity to paint animal portraits, that are so accurate and lifelike, that they could be mistaken for photographs.

Ellie paints mainly in acrylics and takes on commissions, for anyone who wants a keepsake to remember an adored pet, or for anyone who wants to make a really thoughtful gift for someone.

Here are some images of Ellie’s work that we thought readers would like to see.

If you would like to find out more or wish to place an order, please visit Ellie’s website.

Find Ellie on Facebook and Instagram @petpawtraitsbyellie or send her an email (details below right).

We are here to listen and learn about you and your business and help to make the complicated understandable. We will give you professional advice, and ensure you meet your accountancy and taxation compliance needs.

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CACI, NON SURGICAL TREATMENTS HAVE ARRIVED AT BEAUTY AT THE BARN, PUCKRUP After working in Cheltenham for 7 years delivering fabulous results with the CACI Ultimate machine, I have relocated to the beautiful area of Puckrup, Tewkesbury. Beauty at the Barn has been created to offer relaxing treatments in stunning surroundings. We offer ample free parking to take the stress away before relaxing into your treatment.

I trained with CACI International in 2012 to offer Microcurrent treatments and Orbital Abrasion.

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Computer Aided Cosmetology Instructment.

CACI is a Non Surgical Facial Toning System delivering visible results

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appearances of lines and wrinkles, increase blood and lymph circulation, enhances the penetration of skincare formulations, increases the pro-

Treatments in Relaxing Surroundings Situated in the beautiful area of Puckrup, Tewkesbury with ample free parking.

We offer CACI Non Surgical solutions, Monu Collagen Facial & Detox Body Wraps, Hopi Ear Candles and Relaxing Indian Head Massage.

duction of collagen and elastin . *Microcurrent therapy delivers tiny electrical impulses that mirror the body’s own natural bioelectrical field.

Microcurrent stimulations helps to re-educate the muscles and can lift, firm and tone.

Microcurrent in aesthetics is commonly described as ‘facial toning’ or ‘non surgical face lifting’ due to the dramatic lifting effect that it has on facial muscles and contours.

Microcurrent treatment is virtually subsensory with just a slight tingling sensation.

Clients often describe it as an energised or warm sensation on the skin.* (*taken from www.caciinternational.co.uk).

Beauty at the Barn also offers Monu Collegan Facials, Monu Detox Body Wraps, (Monu formulations are cruelty free and use only natural essential oils), CACI Microdermabrasion, Jowl Lifts, Eye Lift & Revive, Hopi Ear Candles & Relaxing Indian Head Massage.

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TALKING OF TEWKESBURY by Amanda Orton

The story behind Tewkesbury’s Medieval Banners We've probably all admired the Medieval street banners that appear in Tewkesbury during the month of June, but what do we know about them?, writes Amanda Orton.

Well, the banners portray the different coats of arms attributed to notable people involved in the Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on May 4th, 1471.

It's the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society who organises the production and display of these banners. They are made from tough cotton 'duck' and then hand-painted using modern acrylic paints.

During the winter months they are part of a rolling programme of refurbishment, to keep them looking fresh, bright and colourful.

Through ongoing research, members of the Society also aim to increase the number every year and there are now more than 160. The cost of hiring the banners is kept affordable and the rental income funds the banner project

Well done to 3rd Tewkesbury (Avon) Cubs - above - and 1st Ashchurch Brownies (pictured below) who joined up with Tewkesbury’s Don’t Drop Litter Pickers, whose numbers are growing all the time.

Lots of people have already had their induction with the Borough Council, and more are booked in so they are covered by insurance.

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www.swbbusinesssolutions.co.uk steve@swbbusinesssolutions.co.uk Unit 37 Basepoint Business Centre Tewkesbury Business Park Oakfield Close Tewkesbury GL20 8SD Banners in the Town Hall and helps support the Society's wider work.

At the beginning of May, the town's traders and householders are invited to the annual display and hiring of the Street Banners, which took place at the Town Hall this year. There's always much excitement among those hiring the banners.

Lots of us know which banners we would like in advance, so there are always the nail biting moments until you find out if you've been successful and no-one else got there before you!

It's always fun to see ‘business appropriate’ ones like the azure banner with three mackerel on it, resplendent outside one of the fish and chip shops.

And of course, some of us have an affiliation to either the Yorkists or the Lancastrians too and that is reflected in our choice of banner.

All the work on the banners, from painting at the weekly sessions, on a Monday afternoon in Elizabeth Wyatt House, Barton Road, to erection (a good job for those who don't mind shinning up a ladder), marketing and rental collection is all carried out by a team of willing volunteers.

If you fancy wielding a paintbrush and seeing your artwork on display, or helping out in any other way, why not get in touch with the society through their website w w w . t e w k e s burymedievalsociety.org.

The Battlefield Society have also produced a book (now in its third edition) for those wishing to find out more about the banners and the people they represent.

As well as a brief biography of each person, this third edition now includes a “Rough Guide to Heraldry and its Terms,” giving a simple explanation of how a coat of arms is compiled.

The books are available from Allison's in the High Street, The Abbey and the Tourist Information Centre near The Cross, price £12.99.

And in case you're wondering, my banner of choice this year is the three greyhounds of Sir Nicholas Gaynesford (a Yorkist supporter), as a personal homage to my recently departed and much missed lurcher, Molly - my constant companion and friend for nearly thirteen years.

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• Domestic/commercial blockages • Waste pipe unblocking • CCTV inspection/surveys • Environmental surveys • Drain installation, maintenance and repair • Septic tank installation and repair • Now NRSWA qualified

We supply and fit uPVC and Aluminium

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24 Hour Emergency Call Out Based in Bredon

in a range of styles and colours Firestone Rubber Roofing and Firestone Liquid 500 System Installers Lifespan of 50 years 20 Year Guarantee

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND BUILD

A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD

NEW BUILDS • EXTENSIONS ROOFING • RESTORATION KITCHEN FITTING • MAINTENANCE Mythe Construction Limited Mythe Crest, Mythe Road Tewkesbury GL20 6EB

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

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DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Rewires, extra sockets, lighting, consumer units All areas of electrical work

HARTELL NB CONSTRUCTION Block Paving / Driveways / Patios / Fencing / Civil Engineering / Garden Maintenance / Groundworks

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GRAHAM HALLETT Architectural Services

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PAINTING & DECORATING

PLUMBING & HEATING

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‘Handy Andy’ General Garden Maintenance Grass Cutting - Garden Clearance Weeding - Fence Painting - Hedge Cutting

Call 07521 221713 Excellent and reliable service Fully insured, references available

HOUSE CLEARANCE & REMOVALS

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Ben Bowers Heating Solutions Ltd HEATING ENGINEERS Solid Fuel - Oil - Gas - Wood - Biomass

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Heating Systems. Boiler Replacements. LPG. Oil. Breakdowns. Servicing. Unvented.

General Plumbing. Bathrooms. Tiling.

Under Floor Heating. Power Flushing.

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.

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PLASTERING

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• Plastering • Screeding • Ceilings • Partitions • Building Alterations • Rendering • Drywall etc • External Coatings • Free Quotes

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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GRP FIBREGLASS

Once again, we are indebted to local historian Derek Round for sharing photos from his archives with us. Above are the former almshouses in Gander Lane, which were demolished in 1966. A plaque on the building bore the inscription ‘These houses purchased w 60 pounds given by Ed Richardson, Gent, in 1651. Repaird by the stock of y Publick Charities in 1739.’ The replacement homes (below) also bear an incription: ‘Richardson’s Almshouses. These houses were built in 1966 on the site of the original house.

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A.J. CROMWELL Aerial & Satellite Installations Multi Point Systems Digital Specialists Freeview and Sky TV

Carpentry, Joinery & Property Maintenance

01684 293480 The Workshop, Red Lane Tewkesbury, Glos

Tewkesbury based - Established over 10 years Kitchens, Second fix, decking, doors, balustrades, skirting boards, architrave, flooring, window repairs All Property maintenance considered Paul V. Harvey Tel: 01684 275195 or 07866 900 637

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

FREEMAN ELECTRICAL/SECURITY INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS SSAIB REGISTERED COMPANY Established 21 years BASED IN TEWKESBURY INTRUDER ALARM, FIRE, CCTV, DOOR ACCESS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO ALL SYSTEMS, 24 HOUR CALLOUT FOR ALL YOUR SECURITY NEEDS TEL 01684 273248 MOBILE 07966 174648 EMAIL freemansecurity@btinternet.com

SEWING, TAILORING & REPAIRS JO FIGGETT SEWING & DRY CLEANING at Monarch Drycleaners 8 Mitton Way, Tewkesbury GL20 8AN

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Service and Repair on all makes and models

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STOVES & CHIMNEYS

PHARMACY MATTERS by Peter Badham

IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE?

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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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Stoves Serviced and Repaired

I am delighted to report that a new pilot is running in Gloucester where most pharmacies are screening patients for high blood pressure, writes Peter Badham.

It is a health drive supported by the British Heart Foundation.

Risk factors for high blood pressure include age , lifestyle linked to deprived areas, drinking, smoking, overweight, and diet.

High blood pressure may cause a stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, vascular dementia and loss of eye sight The body is able to cope with blood pressure moving up and down, but long periods of high blood pressure cause the arteries to become stiff and narrow.

I am pleased to see that the role of pharma-

cy is changing to that of prevention as well as treatment Pharmacists are highly trained, and well placed to offer first class advice and service.

Whilst the pilot has not extended yet to Tewkesbury , please call into our pharmacy at Priors Park and have your blood pressure tested without delay If the readings were high, we can offer advice and support

Peter Badham

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater This story is based upon something I heard a Masai warrior tell me when I visited his village near Nairobi, writes David Slater.

He had been well educated in the city and had attended university, eventually becoming a teacher. He missed his village and family and after a few years returned to the village and once again made it his home.

I don't think I have ever seen a more content person in my life, before or since, yet, looking round, he had none of the luxuries that make our lives more comfortable and bearable and which many would not consider it possible to live without.

He had a smile which lit up the world. He had children, five of them between 2 and 14 years of age, a wife and his elderly father lived with them.

There were troubles for the family. A lion had attacked his cattle and two cows had been killed. Also, a few nights back,a small herd of elephants ransacked his crop of maize (sweetcorn).

His elderly father, too, had been very sick but

happily was showing some signs of recovery.

Eamon, for that was the English name that he had adopted as it was easier for his student colleagues to say when he was at university than his native name, invited me and my friends into his hut to meet his family.

The hut was constructed of mud and cattle dung on a wooden framework. It had no windows. The fragrance was quite intense but he kept smiling.

One thing I noticed.

Just outside the doorway to the hut was a bush with red berries and shiny green leaves.

Before entering the hut Eamon made a point of stroking the bush with both hands, kissing his hands and then entering.

When I grew accustomed to the darkness I could make out a group of people sitting round the glowing fire. Yes. Here were his children, his wife and his father.

Eamon told us to sit down and then went round each member of his family giving them a hug and a kiss.

We talked a while.

The children sang a beautiful Masai song and the old man, with

THE TROUBLE BUSH his son translating, told us how proud he was of his son and how thrilled he was that we were visiting their home.

He said it was making him feel much better because we were obviously people who cared.

Time passed far too quickly and it was time to get back into the safari bus and go back to our base. We said our goodbyes and with some real reluctance left the hut. Once again Eamon stroked the bush and kissed his hands. I couldn't hold back I just had to ask him what he did that for Eamon laughed. “ That is my Trouble Bush,” he said readily.

“Like everyone else I have my problems and worries. I am worried about the lions attacks and the elephants.

“I worry about whether it is going to be possible to stay here. I worry about the health of my father. BUT those are MY troubles.

“They are not for my family to have to worry about so when I come here to go into my home I always brush my troubles off onto the bush and then say “Thank

You “for all the blessings I have in my life.

“It wouldn't be fair for the bush to carry all my troubles, though, so when I come out I collect them off the bush and once again say “ Thank

You” for all my many blessings.

“I have to admit, though, something strange seems to happen every single time. I never seem to have as many problems to collect as I left there before I went into my home! That's family magic for you!”

And we drove away back to our very material and cynical world. I will never forget that ready smile, that love, that sincerity, that belief.

May I, may we all, have some of that Masai warrior's humanity and wisdom.

David Slater

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Gearing up for annual Street Market Preparations are in full swing for next month’s annual Street Market in the Bredon Hill village of Overbury.

On Saturday 13th July, between 10am and noon, Church Row will be lined with stalls of all kinds.

In the shadow of the Norman Church of St Faith, there will be bric-

a-brac, crafts, famous bacon butties, cakes and preserves, local produce, a raffle and tombola.

Refreshments will be served in Berkeley House Garden, and nearby Whitcombe (a

COMMERCIAL

member of the National Gardens Scheme) will also be open for wandering and relaxation.

The market has been attracting visitors to the area for over forty years.

If wet, it will be held in the village hall.

For more information visit www.overbury.org

We have now returned to our completely refurbished workshops and new MOT Testing Station at

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Eighteen talented musicians will be playing popular music from the swing and jazz era to celebrate the warmer days of summer.

Now celebrating their 36th year, the band play classic arrangements from Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller - as well as their own new material The concert will start

This month’s highlights for getting out and about

ARENA BIRMINGHAM

at 3pm, and tickets are £10 on the door. There is a bar and cabaret-style seating. Doors open at 2.30pm.

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MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY

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13-15 JUNE L.A.D.S PRESENTS: BEDSIDE MANNERS www.themarkettheatre.com

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8JUNE ABBA FOREVER: LIVE IN CONCERT 22 JUNE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk

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