Tewkesbury Direct Magazine March 2012

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TEWKESBURY CATS PROTECTION IN DANGER The Tewkesbury branch of the charity Cats Protection is appealing for volunteers to step forward in order to prevent the local arm from closing down.

The Tewkesbury and District Branch of Cats Protection is part of the charity’s nationwide network of 257 volunteer run branches and 30 Adoption Centres, which together help over 230,000 cats and kittens in the UK each year.

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Tewkesbury is one of the oldest branches and may fold completely unless volunteers can be found to take over the

key committee positions of Homing Officer, Welfare Officer and Fundraising Officer.

A Co-ordinator is also desperately needed to run the branch on a day to day basis.

Over the years Cats Protection have found new homes for many felines in the Tewkesbury area, as well as staging fund raising events such as craft and gift fairs. All this will disappear from the local scene unless help can be found soon.

If you have time to spare and feel you could fulfil one of these roles, please contact the Branch Helpline on 01684 297227 email tewkesbury.catsprotection@virgin.net.

BOWLING FOR HEROES Members of Tewkesbury Bowls Club took part in a twelve hour charity bowling marathon to help fund the charity Help for Heroes.

The event was organised by Campbell McColl from Cheltenham Bowls Club and raised over £3000. Help for Heroes is a charity formed to support those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts.

Bowling for the Tewkesbury club (pictured above) were Rob Arthur, Nick Freeman, Dave Hobbs, Charlie Silvester, Colin Campbell, and Rod Trower.

The marathon took place at Mid Glos Bowls Club last month.

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AIR AMBULANCE BENEFITS FROM FIREWORKS DISPLAY The Midlands Air Ambulance service has once again benefited from the annual fireworks spectacular held at Croft Farm, Bredon’s Hardwick.

Last month Chris Warren and Martin Newell, who organise the event at their lakeside venue near Tewkesbury, handed over a cheque for ÂŁ5460 which was raised at the November 2011 firework display.

The Midlands Air Ambulance is the only Charity responsible for funding and operating three specially equipped helicopters which serve Gloucestershire and other parts of the West Midlands. It receives no government funding.

This year, Tewkesbury Rotary Club has organised another charity concert in partnership with with the Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra.

It will be held in the Abbey on Saturday 31st March, and proceeds will go towards the Town Mayor's Charity Fund plus Rotary Charities.

The Rotary Club is delighted that Robert Hardy (pictured) has agreed to come and take part in the concert, as narrator for Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev. Other items will include Mendelssohn Midsummer Night's Dream Overture and Incidental Music plus Beethoven's Symphony No 5.

Tickets are available from the Abbey Shop or Jennings Carpets in Church Street.

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STUDENT JOHN HELPS BOOST JOB PROSPECTS Tewkesbury School student John Neather has set up a business to help job seekers boost their employment prospects by writing and compiling professional looking CVs. John, who is seventeen, is currently studying for his A Levels in Economics, Product Design and ICT. John said: “I started the business eight months ago after finding that I had a flair for writing descriptive and articulate CVs. Initially I advertised my service on eBay, but have since moved on to a full website, allowing customers to purchase easily online.

John Neather “Due to the changing He has written CVs for curriculum vitae, which I financial climate, lots of people in a wide range of also offer to amend if cirpeople across the country professions, from graducumstances change in the are becoming unemates seeking to start their future.” ployed or are looking for careers, teachers and Compared to other CV more prosperous work. those in middle managewriting services, which Yet many do not have a ment positions. In addican cost in excess of £80, CV and feel that they lack tion to his own business, John's options range from the confidence and ability John helps run the inter£25 to £40 - which is to construct one themnet side of his father’s exceptionally affordable selves. company Cotswold to anyone.

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The level of customer offer consists of close “I juggle school, my care is excellent as well; communication with my venture and my social life by maintaining close diaclients, in which we well and look forward to logue with the client decide the content of possibly running the throughout the writing of their CV and the types of business full time when I their CV and the impleroles that they are likely leave school.” For details mentation of a friendly, to use it to apply for. The call 07564 314945 or email timely service, John has finished product is a proenquiries@williammarsh. built up a large amount of fessionally formatted, co.uk excellent feedback. descriptive and selling

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Stuart Borley, of Bredon Hill Landscaping, has recently carried out work to make patio areas safer to use for the residents.

Stuart, who specialises in using a variety of materials, says he was pleased to have been chosen to carry out the work for such a wellrespected local charity.

The elderly residents of the homes now have something which is much more pleasing to look at, as well as being easier and safer for them to walk on.

The before and after pictures show the completed work. For more information on Stuart’s services, please call him on 07894 432901.

Refurbishment work carried out to paving at almshouses in Tewkesbury. The project was undertaken by Bredon Hill Landscaping, who specialise in traditional methods and stonework.

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THAT WOMAN Anne Sebba, PB £7.99 Life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.

THE STRANGER IN THE MIRROR Jane Shilling, PB £8.99 A review of middle age to make you laugh and make you think.

All titles are available at Alison’s Bookshop and Music Room, High Street, Tewkesbury

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SPRING FASHION TO HELP MUSEUM Friends of Tewkesbury Museum are organising a fashion show to raise money so that the historic collections on display can be visually improved. there will be stalls, a raffle the museum collection, On Saturday 17th March and music from the Rod plus the winners of spring fashions from Kelly Trio.

Tewkesbury School's Cat local stores Pretty Special, Tewkesbury Museum Walk show.

Kalliste, and Kudos will is a store house of the The event will take hit the stage, as well as local area’s history, with place at the Watson Hall displays of vintage displays that are up dated from 2.30-5.30pm, and clothes from Replay and and improved each year.

Proceeds from the event will go towards walk-round display cases, which will improve the visual impact of items on show in the museum.

Audience members at We’re here to help you find suitable the fashion show are employment. It’s a FREE service so you have invited to dress up in nothing to loose! fashion from any era, and compete for a prize.

Current Permanent Opportunities in Can you still wear a Tewkesbury include: mini skirt ? Are your knee Occupational Health Nurse high white boots stashed PCB Assembly Operators away? Or will you favour Graduate Opportunities the look of film stars of Office Administrator the forties and fifties, or perhaps you will go furWe regularly have a variety of temporary ther back in fashion histoso please ensure you register with us to prery to Victorian layers or Regency simplicity? vent missing out!

Tickets at £4.00 each and are on sale now, at Please call Judy or Lorraine for more details.

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TWYNING LADIES PLAN TOURNAMENT A group of ladies who all drink at the Village Inn, Twyning, are busy planning their fourth annual charity cricket tournament.

To be held on the village green on Saturday 21st July, this year beneficiaries will be Twyning Tots and Twyning over 65 lunch club.

The ladies organise several events each year, culminating with a fancy dress skittles presentation evening.

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The Roving Crows (pictured) won ‘Top Celtic Rock Band’ and member Caitlin Barrett also took home the prize of ‘Top Fiddle Player’.

The band are currently recording their second album and start touring this month. For dates see www.rovingcrows.com

Mobile beauty therapist Joanna Watson is adding to the range of treatments she provides for customers in their own homes.

Joanna has had experience in the beauty industry for over ten years now, and has a thriving mobile business, Hush Beauty Therapy, where she takes beauty treatments right into the client’s home. No parking issues, no finding babysitters, privacy, instant relaxation after a client’s treatment - no hassle!!

Amongst all the treatments you would expect to find she also offers instant inch loss body wraps, & more holistic treatments such as reflexology & hopi.

This month Joanna is launching the new Callus Peel, which transforms the build up of hard skin on the feet. Joanna is offering a 10% discount with your first treatment.

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PUB’S LIBRARY SCHEME SUCCESS Clive Astin, Chairman of the Ripple Parish Hall Management Committee, has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sue Matthews, Landlady of the Railway Inn, Ripple. The pub has been running a book loan scheme in order to raise money for the good of the village. lesson, a flight in a 2roof have been fully insuDuring 2011, the book seater aircraft, tickets in lated, we have installed a loan scheme, based in the an Executive Box for new commercial dishLounge of the Railway Spurs v Man Utd next washer, and replaced sevInn, raised a total of season, together with free enty chairs. £309.32. restaurant meals and “We also believe we The presentation took much more. have been successful in place at a Coffee Morning “We are also hoping to obtaining a grant to allow and Book Sale held at the extend our ‘Flicks in the the installation of solar Railway Inn, on Wed 8th Sticks’ presentations – panels later this year.

Feb, which raised an bringing modern films to “We have plans to additional £287. Mr Astin the Parish Hall on a wide raise further monies to commented: screen, at a charge of only purchase the remaining “I would like to thank £3 per person. chairs and complete the Sue and Paul Matthews “Our next presentation final kitchen improvefor their continued supon Saturday 3rd March, ments. port. This money will will be Tinker, Tailor, “We have an Auction enable us to continue our Soldier Spy.” of Promises on 24th programme of Hall Please see the website March, and already have improvements. www.rippleparishhall.co. thirty pledges including, “Over the past twelve uk for full details. a trial helicopter pilot’s months the walls and

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KATE’S CHURCHILL MEDAL Tewkesbury resident Kate Glass will be attending the 2012 Churchill Fellowship Awards ceremony at Westminster Abbey in May. The Churchill Memorial Trust enables young people to have the opportunity to travel the world in pursuit of knowledge about their professions or interests. Kate will receive a medallion in recognition of her research into disability relationships education.

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Welcome to the New Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic Come and see our new main Surgery!

Brad Cooper and the rest of the Folly Gardens team (including Hazel, Jo and Sharne who have joined us from Vets on the Park) would like to welcome you to our new surgery at 12 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff.

As from March 1st this will become our main surgery. Our in-town surgery at 1 Folly Gardens will still remain open and it’s business as usual at our Bishops Cleeve surgery (opposite Tesco’s) too! Call us for an appointment on

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MARCH IS THE TIME TO PREPARE YOUR LAWN

It may seem odd to ask you to think about your lawn while the weather is still fairly cold but, if you want a beautiful lawn for the summer, then March is the time to do the work that’s necessary.

First of all, ask yourself if you were happy with your lawn last year. Did it look healthy? Was it weed and moss free? Did it look lush and thick?

On a very basic level, were you even happy with it?

If you’ve answered no to any of the above then you might have tried to use products from the garden centre to improve the situation. But the effects were patchy, perhaps even damaging if you applied them incorrectly.

The weather conditions never seemed to be quite right when you had the chance to apply them and the results didn’t seem to last very long.

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GARDENERS’ QUESTION TIME The Friends Of Twyning Village Hall are holding a Gardeners Question Time on Friday March 16th.

From 7.30pm in Twyning Village Hall, Duncan Coombs and Bob Hares will be answering the questions.

All questions and queries should be given in writing, and plant specimen may be brought along for expert advice.

Entry will be £5.00 to include Tea or Coffee. Tickets are available from Judy Marple 01684 292618 or on the door.

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MARCH LENT LUNCHES Bredon Hill Christian Unity Group is holding a series of Lent Lunches on Fridays during March, where home made soups, rolls and cheese can be enjoyed while supporting good causes.

These will be on 9th March - St Benet’s Hall, Kemerton, 23rd March - Adsett Cottage, Beckford and 30th March - True Blue Farm, Kinsham.

For details call 01684 772317 or 01386 881487.

TEWKESBURY FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL LOOKS SET TO BRING TOWN ALIVE Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival will return with a difference this year. The event, which is normally held on the Vineyards in Tewkesbury, looks set to be held at the heart of the town’s High Street.

The move should bring benefits for the town, businesses and local economy as the high street will be transformed in to a thriving hub of foods, crafts and much more.

The festival, which is now in its eighth year, is planned for the usual weekend of Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May. Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Economic Development and Promotion, Cllr Dave Waters said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Tewkesbury. We will be working closely with Grenchurch Market Operators Ltd, local businesses and community organisations to provide the event in a location that has been suggested by the local community for many years.

“It will bring huge benefits to the town centre with an increase in visitors and will also provide another way in which we can promote the profile of Tewkesbury as a traditional market town.”

The event will see approximately 70 stall holders lining the centre of the high street, and will

include top producers and craftsmen ready to share tips and advice.

There will be food and drink to sample and gifts to buy, as well as a wide range of entertainment activities for the whole family.

The move has support from local business groups who believe the new location will add a new dimension to the event and provide benefits to local businesses.

Spokesperson from the Chamber of Commerce, Shelby Powell said: “This is really positive news for the town and very welcome news. It’s an ideal opportunity for town centre businesses to get involved and showcase our local food and drink producers. Holding the two day event in such a central location should bring a real buzz and vibrancy into the town centre.

“We are looking forward to working closely with the organisers and offering our support to ensure this year's event is a great success for Tewkesbury.”

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The event is subject to the approval of the High Street road closure during the festival.

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LOCAL FIRM FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS With all the outdoor events and festivals planned for this year, the portable toilet hire industry is sure to be kept busy, writes Shelby Powell.

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Pete Aldridge with the new minibus

NEW BUS ARRIVES AFTER 14 YEARS Tewkesbury and District Wheelchair Bus Association has, after fourteen years of fund-raising, been able to purchase a new bus for transporting Tewkesbury residents to Lunch Clubs, supermarket shopping and sight-seeing trips to other areas.

Many of the users rely on this service which is run by volunteers, as they are unable for various reasons to get out and about on their own, cannot use public transport or travel in cars.

An official launch was held on Saturday 25th February, with Tewkesbury Town Mayor, Councillor Chuck Pavey cutting the ribbon. Principal volunteer driver Pete Aldrige is pictured above with the keys to the brand-new fifteen seater mini bus.

The Tewkesbury and District Wheelchair Bus Association provides transport for older, frail or disabled people to keep mobile, specifically for occasional transport.

There is no charge for the transport, but donations are gratefully received to keep the service running.

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York Road £225,000 Well presented three bed detached family home with lounge, dining room, refitted kitchen large garden, detached garage and ample off road parking.

Apperley £409,950 Executive four bed detached, four receptions, kitchen, master with en suite and dressing area, detached double garage, front and rear gardens.

Queens Road £84,950 Second floor apartment close to Tewkesbury town centre offering lounge, kitchen, two double bedrooms, gas central heating and communal garden.

Webbs Way £199,950 Beautifully presented 3 bed 3 storey offering flexible accommodation and within walking distance of the town centre. Viewing is highly recommended.

Hawthorn Way £125,000 Two bed mid terrace having refitted kitchen, lounge, refitted bathroom, UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, garden and off road parking for two cars.

Bellflower Road £179,950 Three bed semi located on ever popular Walton Cardiff offering, lounge, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, ensuite, garage and rear garden.

Town Centre £119,950 Offered for sale with two free parking permits accommodation comprises lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room, double glazing and gas central heating.

Nightingale Way £249,950 Well presented Bovis Homes Pennard design four bed detached and offered for sale with no onward chain. Viewing comes highly recommended.

Barton Street £209,950 Offering four double bedrooms, lounge, dining room, refitted kitchen, refitted bathroom, cellar space, original features and the added benefit of a garage.

Furowfield Park £129,950 Larger than average first floor apartment with open plan lounge and dining room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, ensuite and off road parking.

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Aston Cross £198,950 Well presented semi detached having lounge, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, three bedrooms, detached garage and rear gardens.

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HALFORDS TRADITIONAL BUTCHERS

PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badham

SIGNPOST FOR SERVICES We all know that pharmacies are the place to go if you want help and advice about your medication, we are the experts on drugs, however not every one knows we can also signpost you to other services, writes Peter Badham.

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Peter Badham All pharmacies have access to health care data bases and can direct you to the best agency to resolve any issue that may be causing you concern.

With the new structure of the NHS beginning to emerge, it is clear that community pharmacies will play a vital role as we are in the centre of the community.

Our role will extend far beyond dispensing your prescription, we will be a resource to support a wide range of different agencies who are here to support patients in the community.

Always contact your pharmacy as a first line for advice and support

Tewkesbury Historical Society has just published its twenty first bulletin.

The Bulletin contains stories, researched and written by members, about Viking-Saxon confrontation near Apperley in 1016; the stocking weaving industry in the 17th century; John Martin the reforming MP and Bertie Kirby the errand boy who became a Liverpool MP. There are also stories about a workhouse tailor; a tragic local family who found respectability via the railways and, more recently, the increasingly efficient Home Guard of World War II and the German POW who was imprisoned on the site of the Canterbury pub; memories of working in the local building trade after the war.

The bulletin’s cover recalls the eccentric life of a couple in Walton Cardiff.

Copies can be purchased from Alison's Bookshop and Music Room in Tewkesbury’s High Street.

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A warm welcome awaits at Badham Pharmacy, Priors Park WE COME TO YOU

WE WILL COLLECT AND DELIVER YOUR PRESCRIPTION FREE OF CHARGE Just bring your prescription to our branch and we will have it ready for collection or delivery to your home within two working days!

We also make and deliver dosette trays

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BABY’S FIRST SWIM AND WHAT TO WEAR “Taking babies swimming from birth is excellent for baby’s health and development and will greatly help to avoid fear of water in later life” writes Fiona MuntWhittle, mother of four and owner of Aquatots Swimming.

Skin to skin contact between baby and parent also helps to strengthen this very important bond which also happens when taking your baby swimming.

Taking your baby for his/her first trip to the pool can be a daunting experience for even the most confident of parents. Hopefully I can give you some useful ease those worries and information on, location, show you through a bit of car parking availability. careful planning that it Enquire as to the availcan be a happy and ability of changing mats, enjoyable time for both of changing table, playpen, you. disposal of nappies, A phone call to the money/tokens for the pool before your visit or lockers. Some pools have visiting their website will family changing rooms which make life a lot easier for Dad to be involved.

Most pools require babies to be ‘doublebagged’- which is for health and safety reasons.

Two layers, one absorbent such as a huggies little swimmer or a washable nappy are ideal, topped with a neoprene swim pant such as Konfidence swim nappy .

You can lessen the risk of accidents by feeding baby a good hour before going swimming. If you are breast feeding, 30 minutes is normally fine.

Baby wetsuits can help if your chosen pool is less than 30C. Keep the length of baby’s first swim to around ten minutes and then build up from there.

Take a favourite bath toy with you and a towel to keep baby warm when finished. If you intend to start swimming lessons with your baby then always take the option up of a free taster session first.

All good baby swim schools should offer you this facility.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

A BRACE OF BREDONS This easy to follow route, mainly over farmland, takes in three interesting villages and affords wideopen views towards the Malvern Hills on a clear day.

The starting point is the village of Bredon, just over three miles from Tewkesbury and accessible by bus if you want to leave the car behind, and enjoy a drink at either of the two inns on the route.

If you are driving, park by the riverside picnic area in Dock Lane, then walk along the road with the river to your left, passing the boat yards.

Carry on up the slope and at the end of the lane, just by the drive way to Mill End farm, go through the metal gate on the left and go along a fenced path towards a small wood.

(1). You can see the river and a pond below you.

Walk through the wood, then emerge and follow the path straight ahead across the field. Go through a gap in some trees and down towards a railway embankment.

Pass under the railway and across a small field to a stile. (2). Cross the busy B4080 with care and go up over the stile in the hedge directly opposite, across another small field and out on to a lane. Turn left and head towards the

village of Bredonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Norton. As you reach the first few houses and the lane narrows, turn right after April Cottage (3) and follow the yellow direction arrow, over a stile and across a paddock. On reaching a small metal gate in a fence (4), go through and turn immediately right along the path, keeping the fence on your right. The lower slopes of Bredon Hill are now to your left.

Go over another stile next to a five bar gate, and walk along the path with a hedge on your left.

Beggar Boys Reserve Cross a footbridge and keep following the path until it descends beside an embankment, and go over another small bridge. On your left now is Beggar Boys Nature Reserve. This haven for wildlife is closed to the

Winter scene: River Avon at Bredon Dock public and is managed by Kemerton Conservation Trust. It is both wetland and woodland, with a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Follow the yellow waymarkers around the edge of the reserve, until you come to its entrance gate and information signs. Turn right (5) and walk up the edge of the field with the hedge on your right. At the end of the field pass some barns and turn left up a lane into Westmancote. At the T junction turn right and walk down through the village, passing a converted chapel. Take the footpath (right) across the edge of some open

ground - you will see a sports field over a fence ahead of you. (6).

After a short distance take the path diagonally to your left, and go towards a kissing gate in a hedge between two telegraph poles. Go through the gate and along a narrow path. One interesting feature here is the miniature railway in the grounds of a house on the left - complete with advertising signs, a tiny station and bridge crossing the track.

Distance: Approximately 4 miles, undulating.

Car Parking: Small roadside car park in Dock Lane, by the picnic area. (Bus 540 from Tewkesbury).

Refreshments: The Royal Oak or Fox and Hounds inns at Bredon. Spar stores has a bakery.

Our sketch map above is not to scale and is for guidance only. OS Sheet 190 recommended. on your right, until you reach the main Bredon to Pershore road. (8). Go through the gate and turn left, proceeding with caution along the main road until you reach the proper footway.

At the dip, just before the main road crosses a stream, walkers without dogs may turn left into

the playing fields and carry on up the slope towards the village.

Otherwise keep straight ahead along the road, turning right at the T junction to walk back over the railway bridge into Bredon village. (9).

You will pass the pubs and village stores on the way back to Dock Lane.

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STUDENTS WOW DRAGONS Year 10 students at Tewkesbury School teamed up to try and impress a panel of local business people in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style contest held last month.

Team pitched ideas to the judges to try and win the ‘Dragon’s Den’ trophy for their house.

Among the ventures put forward were a flexi screw driver, an app that was a school planner and a removable dry bag for a ruck sack.

In the dragon’s chairs were Nigel Paton of G4S, Dale Wicks from Lloyds TSB, Tim Rigden of Wiseone Financial services, Neil Rayer of Gulliver’s Sports Travel, Abid Naser of Smartline International and Arif Khalfe from DF Legal.

The pitch that impressed them most

was ‘Little Pet Heaven’ a burial casket for small pets like hamsters.

Hannah Bridge, Coreen Chamberlain, Rhiannon Parry, Bethany Gardener came up with the idea which carried the trophy back to Elgar House.

Feedback from the students involved confirmed they gained a great deal from the day and really valued the experience.

Gary Watson, Head teacher at the school said “We are grateful for the time and support shown to us by local businesses who were the ‘Dragons’ for the day.

This event allowed our students to experience a unique situation and learn new skills required in the business world.

“I am certain it will have a positive impact upon their future successes, both professionally and personally.

“As a school, we hope to develop this event further in the future. If there are any other local businesses that would like to become involved, we would be pleased to hear from you”.

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FOR ADULTS ONLY: THE INTIMATE LIVES OF THE TUDORS! It wasn’t only Henry VIII who had fun in the bedroom! Visitors to Tewkesbury’s John Moore Museum in Church Street can discover intimate secrets of the Tudor bedchamber this month.

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

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

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

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On Monday 26th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th March there are one and a half hour morning, afternoon or evening talks at the museum, for adults only.

Visitors will tour the beautifully restored 15th century Merchant’s House with Tudor expert Adam Edwards, who will open your eyes to the intimate life of the period, including all the naughty bits which were left out at school!

Find out more about 15th century attitudes to sex, including their theories behind successful conception, methods of contraception, prostitution, what was considered to make an ideal Elizabethan lover and what use a scooped out lemon might have in the bedroom.

Not for those of a nervous disposition, the talks and tours run 10am to 11.30pm, 2pm to 3.30pm and 7pm to 8.30pm on each of the

days. Tickets cost £5.00 each (£4.00 concessions) and are available from the John Moore Museum, Church Street (01684) 297174.

The museum was established in 1980 in memory of the writer and naturalist John Moore. It is home to an extensive natural history collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside.

The fifteenth century Merchant’s House is two doors away.

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BONJOUR TEWKESBURY!

Due to local demand, La Jolie Ronde French for Children is opening a Language Centre, Bonjour Little People, in the Tewkesbury area. Classes are designed for 3 to 11 year old children.

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JESSOP HOUSE IS ON THE UP

New owners of Tewkesbury’s Jessop House Hotel, Steve and Chris Warbrick, are looking forward to a busy race week following a steady rise in the hotel’s reputation.

Jessop House has risen up to number one among local hotels on Trip Advisor, the international website which bases its rankings on guest’s comments.

Former Health and Safety Manager Steve hails from Liverpool, but his wife Chris has local connections as she was born in Gloucester. Chris worked as an enquiry

officer for Nottinghamshire Police, and it was from that county that the couple moved to take up ownership of the Jessop House.

The hotel, in Church Street, has had something of a chequered past, having been featured on TV’s ‘The Hotel Inspector.’

Those days are long gone now as Steve and Chris have set about ren-

ovating the property to give it a fresh new look and offer guests good, affordable accommodation of a high standard.

Reviews so far have been highly favourable: Chris and Steve both enjoy meeting people, and believe this is beginning to show.

The aim is to have Jessop House fully refurbished for Race Week.

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Ironmongers, Plumbing and Electrical Engineers and Suppliers

Bradley Maber and Ben Bowers

NEW COMPANY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE Well-known local plumber Ben Bowers has joined forces with drainage specialist Bradley Maber to form a new company offering a variety of maintenance, repair and installation facilities.

HEFTAS registered and apprentice, James WatBowers and Maber Ltd offers additional services kins, and has built up a can provide services from in oil boiler servicing and good name in the area for installing bathrooms, stove fitting. the work he has carried kitchens and general For commercial cusout. plumbing to unblocking tomers, Brad can underBen and Brad have drains and waste pipes. take site surveys to find known each other since CCTV drain inspecwhere drainage runs and they were eight years old tions and environmental can provide fully drawn and Ben was recently best surveys can be undertakmaps as a record for the man at Bradley’s weden by Brad, who has six client. ding. years experience includBowers and Maber By joining forces they ing a period with the offer a 24 hour emerare aiming to provide drainage team, designing gency call out service for Tewkesbury and the surflood defence schemes for both plumbing and rounding area with a prothe county. drainage. fessional and efficient Ben Bowers has been For plumbing and service, and hope to build plumbing in and around heating call Ben on 07930 strong relationships with Tewkesbury for six years, 639488 and for drainage customers through this and his company BB advice contact Brad on new venture.

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SHAPE UP, GET FIT, HAVE FUN AND HELP YOUR COMMUNITY Curves, the world’s largest fitness franchise, will be taking part in the 14th Annual Food Drive. All food items collected throughout March will be donated to the local Womens Refuge based in Cheltenham. NEW MEMBERS can also contribute to the Food Drive through a special promotion which allows them to JOIN FOR FREE as long as they donate a full bag of food.

“Our members’ generosity in previous years is a true reflection of the Curves spirit and community,” commented Jenny Dean, owner of Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Curves, “ “The Food Drive is a vital programme that fits perfectly with the Curves philosophy: promoting the health of the whole woman,” said Jenny.

“We look forward to many years of giving back to the community through deserving charities.” Curves members worldwide have donated more than 27.7 million kilos of food since 2004, enough to feed 1.85 million people for a week.

About Curves Curves is a facility especially designed for women featuring a complete 30-minute cardio and strength-training program that has been proven to be clinically effective with a positive effect on body composition, metabolism, and resting heart rate. Curves appeals to women of all ages who want a fitness routine that differs from typical gyms, struggle with their weight and fitness, find attending traditional gyms very intimidating, or due to cultural beliefs find exercising in a mixed environment impossible.

With thousands of locations worldwide, Curves is the world’s largest fitness franchise. Curves now also offer new Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness, the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba® with the proven strength training of Curves for a wildly effective workout.

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CARPETS DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR AND ZUMBA NEARBY Would you like to cosy up your home this winter AND shed those unwanted Christmas indulgences? Well you can do both care of a Tewkesbury based family. Richard Westwood of Carpets Direct and Sue Adsett and Kirsty McLaren of Zumba with Sue & Kirsty provide the ultimate solution!

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GLAD TO BE ALIVE AND STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS “Following a freak accident and resulting devastating blaze, we have had an emotional and life changing time coming to terms with the loss of premises we have been in for fifteen years,” says local businessman Derek Sollars.

Against all the odds, Derek's business, Sollars Kitchens, is now up and running again in a nearby unit at Highfield Business Park off the A38 south of Tewkesbury.

“On the day we managed to put out the fire with our fire extinguishers downstairs, but we didn't realise it had taken hold in the roof insulation,” said Derek.

“After an initial attempt to tackle the roof blaze, I was beaten back by flames and black smoke - and had to admit defeat. At that point we only had seconds to get out as the roof began to fall in around us.”

The Sollars’ business has now moved to a unit on the same site - unit 1A - which they are sharing with previous neighbours, Fenster Commercial. Sadly, they were also affected as the fire spread.

Derek is pleased with the progress made so far: “We are still fully open for business and have just received new sample displays of kitchen units and worktops.

“These have come

Derek Sollars along with bedroom and bathroom display products from our suppliers, who have moved very swiftly to help us out.

“Although I get flashbacks to the fire all the time both myself and Andy Cawford, who is my business partner, are staying very positive and we are both looking forward to continuing to provide the same expert and personal service to Tewkesbury and surrounding area as we have for the last fifteen years”

As well as the design and installation of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, Sollars Kitchens is also back in business supplying additional units, replacement doors, taps, sinks and work surfaces.

Above all, Derek has asked us to express his thanks to members of the Tewkesbury Fire Service and colleagues from other stations), for their response on the day and their help and support during and after the fire.

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LOCAL PERFORMER TURNS TO TEACHING GUITAR AND UKULELE Entertainer and Musician Jon Benns moved to Tewkesbury in the early 1990s after ten years of touring the world and working as support act to some of the biggest names in folk and rock music. that I’d done it years His first job was as Front ago”. of House Manager at the Of all the teaching Jon newly re-opened Roses does, he enjoys one to one Theatre. guitar and ukulele lesHe also worked as a sons the most, and to that broadcaster and music end he has started his manager, but Jon is probown practice from his ably best known for the home in Trinity Walk seven years he spent runright in the centre of ning “The Music Trade” town.

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Since then Jon has had “I love teaching” a spell teaching music at enthuses Jon “I wish now

Tewkesbury

LIVE! Live action from Ska Fest 2011

SKA’D FOR LIFE AT THE ANCHOR Tewkesbury’s Anchor 1774 Inn is set to host its annual Ska musica festival next month. A similar festival at the High Street last year was a great success.

CHIPS ARE DOWN FOR CHARITY

The brilliant band, The Chip Shop Boys are set to play this Spring at Croft Farm water park, Bredon's Hardwick. the Proceeds from the convert will be going to local charities Gloucestershire County Association for the Blind (GCAB) and Cheltenham Animal Shelter.

The band will be playing an energetic concert covering a huge variety of pop songs on Wednesday 16th May. For over 15 years the band have performed at many celebrities weddings and toured around the world supporting the likes of The Saturdays, Girls Aloud and Alexandra Burke!

The band has a great local, as well as national, following so tickets are bound to sell quickly.

Tickets cost £12 in advance/ £15 on the gate. To book call 01242 548775

Already lined up to play on Saturday 28th April are the bands Ska’d, Revolvers and Skafinger, plus DJ Robbie ‘Skinny’ Edwards.

For the uninitiated, Ska is a fusion of Jamaican folk/roots music and American rhythm and blues. It first rose to prominence as the music of the mods in the 1960s, but is perhaps best remembered for its ‘two tone’ revival in the latest 70s and 80s through UK bands such as The Beat, Madness, Selecter and Bad Manners.

Ska Fest at the Anchor will be held between 4pm and 1am. Tickets are £12 and are available now from the pub.

Fri 2nd March: Kickback, The Anchor 1774.

Wed 7th March: The Albion Band (folk), Roses Theatre, 7.30pm.

Fri 16th March: Claire Teal (jazz), Roses Theatre, 7.30pm.

Boogaloos, The Anchor 1774.

Sat 24th March: Thunder Road, The Northway.

The Union Gap legendary 60s/70s band plus Paul Garland Disco and belly dancers.

In aid of Breast Cancer charity.The Watson Hall.

Tickets still available.

Call (01684) 290559.

Tues 27th March: Brooks Williams, Roses Theatre, 8.00pm.

Fri 30th March: Derek John, (Singer extraordinaire) The Cross Keys, Bredon’s Hardwick.

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Samantha and her team celebrate ten years at the Lower Lode and invite you to visit them at their fine old riverside inn

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AT THE ROSES March Film and Theatre Highlights THE IRON LADY Fri 9th March & Sun 11th March, 7.30pm; Tues 13th March, 11.15am.

Meryl Streep in her critically acclaimed role as Margaret Thatcher.

WAR HORSE Sun 18th March, 4pm & 7.30pm; Mon 19th March, 7.30pm; Tues 20th March, 11.15am. Stephen Spielberg’s spectacular adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, set in the first World War.

CARNAGE Tues 20th March, 7.30pm; Wed 21st March, 6.45pm.

Roman Polanski’s adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s award winning play. Jodie Foster and Kate Winslett star in a hugely entertaining and funny film about two couples who meet after a fight between their respective children.

For full details of films in Tewkesbury this month visit www.rosestheatre.org

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE CAR BOOT & MARKET EVERY SUNDAY 9am-1pm

OPEN ALL YEAR Tarmac hardstanding £6 per car, pay on entry. No need to book, just roll up from 5.45am onwards.

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MARK STEEL IS IN TOWN Leading writer and comedian Mark Steel will be in Tewkesbury this month as he takes his Sony award-winning Radio 4 show on the road.

Steel plays the Roses Theatre on Thursday 8th March, and his set will feature half an hour about the quirkiness of Tewkesbury. He claims that as chain stores and assorted call centres try and make everywhere identical, he is on a mission to save civilisation by celebrating a town’s individuality.

CHARITY SALE IN WALTON CARDIFF Tara Baker is organising a charity sale in aid of Winston's Wish at the Wheatpieces Community Centre on Saturday 31st March 2012.

The sale is from 2-5pm and will be full of stalls selling alternative easter gifts.

There will be books, cards, gifts, jewellery, homewares and more.

There will be drinks available, a raffle, treasure hunt and name the bear competitions.

All proceeds are going to the charity.

TEWKESBURY YMCA RAILWAY SOCIETY 7.45pm start, YMCA, Church Street.

Tues 6th March: Paul Chancellor - A Colour Rail Journey. Tues 20th March: Robin Boyle - Medium Format Miscellany.

Also members nights on 13th & 27th March bring your own CDs, DVDs, memory sticks.

TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD WALKS Sunday 4th March and Sunday April 8th, starting at 2.30pm.

Two hour guided walks organised by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society. Meet at the Crescent.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS AT TEWKESBURY CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL Tues 3rd April, Thurs 5th April, 01684 295074.

WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASS, 50+ at the Annexe, Barton Street, 10 11am Tuesday, £3 per session, contact Mrs Allvey 01531 650200

Tues 13th - Fri 16th March From 10am onwards

Sunday 18th March 2 courses £8.50 3 courses £10.50 Free gift for all mums!

Thursday 29th March 10 different dishes - all you can eat for only £9.95

2 COURSE LUNCH £5.50 WEDNESDAYS ONLY

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TEWKESBURY STYLE with Pretty Special and Butwell & Jones

SPRING IN YOUR STYLE If wedding invitations make you cringe at the prospective cost of a new outfit, don’t buy something that is so dressy you’ll only wear it once (think “cost per wear”) or of a fabric that needs dry cleaning which can be costly.

In the Adini Spring Summer range there are plenty of pretty dresses that can be worn with strappy sandals and matching clutch bag – a hat too if you like – that would be perfect for any wedding.

Dress it down afterwards with flip flops for a casual look or pop a smart jacket over the top and you’ll look good in the office. Chic, versatile and machine washable too!

If dresses aren’t your thing, choose a top and skirt in the same fabric, which will give you the fluid look of a dress.

The versatility afterwards is endless; pretty blouse with jeans or a plain skirt; pretty skirt with a camisole or t-shirt – you can always use the blouse as a jacket.

Make your clothes work for you and get your money’s worth out of them.

Fashion tips supplied by: Pretty Special, 93 Church St, Tewkesbury.

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Birthstone of the Month March’s designated gemstone Aquamarine is delicate in colour, but at the same time exudes great elegance and refinement.

Known as “the lucky stone of sailors” due to being the colour of a calm tropical sea, it is comparable in value to Emerald and Ruby - yet not quite as rare.

Brazil and Pakistan are important producers of Aquamarines, both of which give good yields.

Many designers consider Aquamarine to be their favourite stone, as it is so versatile and works

well in modern or classic pieces.

The “step cut” is a popular choice for Aquamarine as its natural clarity can be shown off in this way; it also works prettily as the central stone in a diamond cluster, as these two stones complement each other.

Consider Aquamarine for your engagement ring, as it has associations with prosperity and harmony in marriage. It is also said to help align you with your higher self and connect with the powers of lucidity and truth.

Luckily, Aquamarine suits every skin tone and eye colour, so it can be worn and enjoyed by all who fall in love with it!

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RESCUE CENTRE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST USE OF SNARES

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It’s almost 28 years since Vale Wildlife Hospital took in the very first patient back in 1984, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre.

In that time we have had to deal with some very harrowing sights, but probably the most emotional are the animals that come in after being caught in snares.

I am amazed at the number of people who naturally assume that things that can cause such suffering and massive injury are already illegal, but most of the snare injuries we see are from perfectly legal snares.

Snares are an inhumane and indiscriminate method of so-called ‘pest control’ and as well as a huge number of wildlife casualties there are many documented cases of domestic pets being caught in them.

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January. Although the snare was a legal type, it had been set illegally as the landowner had not given permission. They can only be set with the landowner’s permission and must be checked at least once in a 24 hour period. The badger that we were called to had obviously been trapped for several days and had excavated a deep trench around him in his desper-

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Sadly, the injuries he suffered were so severe that he had to be put to sleep.

We have now set up a petition calling for the use of snares to be banned.

The link to the petition can be found on our website at www.valewildlife.org.uk/snares and more information about snaring can be found at www.snarewatch.org.uk

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PACKAGING RECYCLING IN TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Friends of the Earth have started an initiative to reduce the amount of waste a little, and maybe save people a bit of money.

Most of us have a little ‘stash’ of packaging materials which we’ve saved in case they might be needed; bubble wrap, jiffy bags, polystyrene ‘chips’, etc.

Steve Goodchild, of Tewkesbury Friends of the Earth, said: “We either get too much over time and throw some away or we have too little and go and buy new.

“We’re planning to solve all that by setting up a bank, where anyone can make a deposit of their surplus, or come and collect materials they might need.

And it’s all completely free of charge.”

Friends of the Earth

Packaging recycling in Tewkesbury have started the project in a small way, and the ‘exchange’ is open on Saturday mornings in the Town Hall (up the steps by reception) between 10.00am and 12.00noon.

If it works out, they will expand to other

places, other times and other items.

Steve Goodchild added: “We think that this will be ideal for people who buy or sell on e-bay and small businesses who trade by post.”

CHECK YOUR CAR’S FUEL ECONOMY How many miles per gallon will your next car do? Cost conscious buyers should seek out the fuel economy of their next vehicle, whether they are buying new or used.

There can be a great disparity between similar makes and models - and occasionally certain cars within the same range will be far more economic than others that may appear similar.

A really useful comparison website, which gives mpg and CO2 emissions, is www.car-emissions.com The site gives details of virtually all cars, whatever their age, and predicts a fairly accurate figure for miles per gallon. Don’t forget - a little bit of research before you buy can save you a lot of money in the long run.

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CROSS TALK with Victoria Gardener

IT’S FUN ALL THE WAY! Wheatpieces community centre is a hive of activity for little people with a great selection of events and regular activities to choose from to keep them happy and healthy, writes Victoria Gardener.

Banish those past winter blues with a new look this Spring.

Call today on 01684 299753 to book your appointment, or visit our salon at 60 High Street, Tewkesbury

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You’ll find fitness and fun every day of the week with a choice of Little Tykes Ruby, First Team Soccer, martial arts, and ballet classes.

Get them learning early with Jo Jingle music classes or try story time with The Orange Hat. On Wednesdays there is a brand new baby massage class to try.

Friday starts with Little Tinkers mother and toddler group offering a fun packed morning for the under fives – great for making new friends.

Weekends are for family parties.

Centre Manager Adam Fendt comments “The hall is available for hire and its large enough for a bouncy castle.

“We also have two meeting rooms. There are child sized tables and chairs available at no additional cost and a fully equipped kitchen to make your party a success”.

Visit the website www.wheatpiecescommunitycentre.co.uk or ring Adam on 01684 294713 for more information.

How New First Aid Guidelines Could Save Lives The British Heart Foundation recommends if you are not trained in mouth to mouth resuscitation, then just do chest compressions.

Local first aid trainer, Mena Canning, says “This is very good advice and is also advocated by St John’s Ambulance and Red Cross. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all”.

So if you have someone who has collapsed

Doug Birch in training

and is not breathing, then in a very few minutes they are either going to die or suffer huge brain damage.

So with straightforward training you can really make a difference.

Mena says “30,000 people a year suffer heart attacks away from hospitals, and for every minute that they do not get some sort of help, their chance of survival goes down by 10%. So they need your help”.

Although the BHF are saying “no kissing” if you are trained to do mouth to mouth resuscitation which BHF acknowledge as “the Gold Standard” then you will be increasing your confidence in what you are doing and you will be giving the casualty a much better chance of survival.

Mena’s company MC Training offers quality HSE approved training at extremely competitive costs. “Why not do a day’s training with us and be ready and confident to deal with any First Aid emergency?”

Mena can be contacted on 01452 547994.

Sunday 18th March to start

speciality bread - trio of speciality bread red pepper pesto - mixed olives soup - leek & potato soup - chive chantilly cream - speciality bread mushrooms - pan fried - creamy garlic sauce - rustic bread smoked scottish salmon - atlantic prawns croustades - marie rose gupshill terrine of the day - fruit chutney - rustic bread goats cheese and caramalised red onion - pesto crouton mixed leaf

to follow

gupshill roast - for anyone who is hungry!a monster plate of roast beef - pork - lamb - chicken - two yorkshire puddings - loads of roast spuds - apple and rosemary stuffing - mixed vegetables - pan gravy (supplement £2.50) roast beef - roasted sirloin of herefordshire beef roast potatoes - yorkshire pudding - pan gravy oven roasted chicken breast - roast potatoes - apple and rosemary stuffing - yorkshire pudding - pan gravy roasted loin of pork- roast potatoes apple and rosemary stuffing - yorkshire pudding - pan gravy roast leg of lamb - roast potatoes yorkshire pudding - mint jus pan fried sea bass - crushed buttered new potatoes - dill veloute

nut roast - roast potatoes - yorkshire pudding - vegetarian gravy italian potato gnocchi dumplings - red pepper pesto cream sun dried tomatoes - shave reggiano parmesan - garlic bread 6oz sirloin steak - peppercorn sauce - chips - mixed salad (£1.50 supplement) all main courses served with mixed vegetables - additional sliced roast meat £1.95 - additional roast potatoes £1.45 - jug of gravy 95p bowl of vegetables (serves 2) £1.65 - additional yorkshire pudding 75p

to finish

ice cream and sorbets - in brandy snap basket, wide choice lemon curd tart- filled sweet pastry case - chantilly cream raspberry coulis warm apple and berry crumble - creamy custard chocolate brownie - chantilly cream meringue nest - summer berries and vanilla cream warm sticky toffee pudding - creamy custard peanut butter cheesecake - maple syrup british cheese - stilton - creamy brie - smoked cheddar fruit chutney - biscuits three courses £19.95 (under tens £13.95) two courses £16.95 (under tens £10.95)

Here at the Gupshill we are committed to using only the finest local produce to create mouth watering, outstanding dishes for you. Selected dishes are available as child’s portions - for details of vegetarian or gluten free meals please ask.

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‘WHAT’S ON TEWKESBURY’ HELPS LOCAL EVENTS A Facebook page set up by local man Ricky Gill just over a year ago has grown to provide a valuable local guide with over 2,400 followers.

“I only set the page up for myself and my mates, just so we could see what was going on in the town, said Ricky.

“After the first day people just started sending friend requests to join the page. The page lets people of our town know what events are happening. It also has the support of lots of small local businesses that many people didn’t know about until this page took off.”

“I keep the page fun by running competitions and having a laugh with the people on it. I think that is the main reason why it has been such a success.”

With nearly 2400 followers, What’s on Tewkesbury is one of the best notice boards in town. Rick provides the service totally free and, as he works full time, manages the pages in his spare time.

What’s On Tewkesbury can be found via Facebook, or for further information (or to post an event) you can email tewkesburyentertainment@yahoo.co.uk Tewkesbury Direct can now be found on Facebook too.

A wonderful range of christening wear, play and party clothes for Children 0-12 years

GYM MARKS SECOND ANNIVERSARY Tewkesbury’s Avonside Gym has just celebrated two years in business.

The fitness centre offers a diverse range of training equipment, personal trainers and activities at Green Lane. Members of all ages from a variety of backgrounds come here to get fit or stay in shape.

Avonside Gym now offers free boxercise classes for all members on Saturday mornings, as well as special rates for job seekers and those receiving benefits.

For the more adventurous, skills of boxing and cage fighting can be taught by the gym’s experts and Mark Woodard of Outlaw MMA. Avonside’s owner Darran Powell says he is overwhelmed by the support he has received from his members and would like to take this opportunity to thank them all.

SPRING RANGES ARRIVING NOW 122 High Street, Tewkesbury 01684 297935 www.theorangepig.co.uk

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

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OF NEXUS TRAINING SYSTEMS • Functional Therapist • Injury Rehabilitation • Get Results - Or Train For FREE FREE BOXERCISE CLASSES for all members COMING SOON NEW Dedicated Ladies Training Area LADIES SPECIALISED FAT LOSS Group PLENTY OF Join Tewkesbury’s first ever fitness league FREE PARKING AVONSIDE GYM & FITNESS CENTRE, UNIT 7, GREEN LANE, TEWKESBURY TRADING ESTATE, GL20 8HD 01684 295294 Open 6.00am until 10.00pm

Inviting entries for our forthcoming auction

Thursday 29th March in our new salerooms The Old Boys School, Gretton Road, Winchcombe Plenty of free local parking

Tel: (01242) 603005 Entries of antiques, silver, porcelain, furniture, works of art, jewellery, coins, medals and collectables always invited email: admin@bespokeauctions.co.uk www.bespokeauctions.co.uk Online catalogue available TEWKESBURY DIRECT - 33

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FIT FOR PURPOSE with Lee Booth

LOSE FAT OR LOSE WEIGHT? As a fitness professional, I am constantly asked “How can I lose weight and keep it off?” writes Lee Booth. three times the density of There is, however, one fat, but a third of the size. question that I have to The litmus test is how reply with, and that is, your clothes are fitting “Would you like to lose and not what your scales weight or fat?” say.

The reason behind my Try to remember that logic to this question, is Lennox Lewis and other that when we are looking Heavy Weight boxers are to lose inches - which is extremely fit and strong probably what most of us boxing for twelve rounds really want - we are preis not an easy task - and programmed to say “I they can weigh around 18 must lose weight”, as this Lee Booth - 19 stone. is what is advertised by You don't always have the major diet companies So when looking to be skinny to be fit, but in the UK. towards the summer and the correct mixture of When we lose weight, trying to lose those exercise and nutrition we are also losing lean unwanted inches, try to will ensure that your muscle tissue and further remember that if you heart, lungs and skeleton down the line, bone denexercise correctly, with a stays fit and healthy for sity. Therefore, the permixture of CV, Interval years to come. centage of the weight that and Resistance Training, Till next time, take care we most want to lose you actually might stay and keep healthy.

(FAT) is combined with the same weight, but you Lee Booth other must have essential will be losing the inches.

Strings Leisure areas of the body.

Muscle has around

FANCY A JAM SESSION? Two Rivers Recording Studio, based at Knightsbridge Business Centre at Coombe Hill, is introducing a monthly jam and open mic session every first Sunday in the month starting on Sunday 4th March, writes Shelby Powell.

Local musicians of every musical genre and ability are invited between 2 pm and 6 pm. Guests should bring their own instruments and are guaranteed good music and a great atmosphere. A drum kit and keys will be provided along with guitar and bass back line.

Prior booking is advised either by phone 0845 463 9389 or email tworiversstudios@aol.com Owner, Ian Horley, hopes to build up a friendly musical hub for musicians of all abilities at Two Rivers, and music lessons have recently been introduced for all age groups.

Instructor Luke Wurmli (pictured) says “I teach guitar for beginners and harmonica to include rhythm and lead playing plus advice on what keys to play in and how to create the sound you need”. Luke is an experienced musician and plays in his own successful band, Umphff . To contact Luke to book your lesson ring 07923 650745. More information is also available on the website at www.tworriversproduction.co.uk

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For a Free Initial Consultation Call 01684 854488 or 01242 863500 Email: rachel.pugh@bpaccounting.co.uk www.bpaccounting.co.uk 34 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

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This month’s puzzle conceals the names of twelve Cheltenham Gold Cup winning horses.

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So it’s only natural to want everything to go smoothly.

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A civil ceremony and your wedding celebrations for 50 guests in the daytime and 80 guests in the evening, all for an inclusive price of £3000.

This offer will be subject to availability at time of booking

Wedding & Special Events Open Day Sunday March 11th 11am – 3pm Come and see Puckrup Hall set for weddings and special events and meet with our dedicated co-ordinators to see how we can help you to plan your perfect celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!!

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION One of the most difficult tasks that both children and parents seem to have problems over is communication, writes local therapist David Slater. they are saying before be bothered with making I received the following you have your say. Don’t the effort. BUT this is so letter from a young guy interrupt however temptnegative. on this very subject and I ed you may be to do just “Please can you help ? would like to share both that. You then have the I am sure there are many his question and my right to ask them to pay young people who find response to it with you as you the same complithemselves in a similar I know many of you will ment. position who could do find it of value: Maintain respect and with some help too before Dear David: calm even though, from parent - child relation“I am 17 and am going time to time, you may be ships just break down through a really bad angry or frustrated. through lack of underpatch at the moment with If things get tense try standing.” my parents. We seem to and stay clam and perFrom P argue all the time rather haps suggest that the conDear P: than have a sensible disversation be carried on at Hats off for writing to cussion. another time. This shows me and expressing your “Well, I think that’s the maturity and consideraconcerns. I hope that problem really. They tion. many people reading this don’t think that I have When you are talking will realise that not all anything sensible to say. to your parents, look teenagers are thoughtless They have the monopoly them in the eyes. Don’t be or couldn’t-be-bothered of wisdom. sarcastic and don’t roll types. Your parents have “I find myself getting your eyes if they say every reason to be very more and more tense and something that you can’t proud of you ! frustrated and often feel take on board.

So, can I help ? I certhat I just don’t want to Be honest as honesty is tainly hope so. Here are a the foundation of buildfew ideas for you to mull ing trust. The best thing over, try out and make you can ever achieve is your own as you see fit. your parents’ trust.

“If you have someStay cool as this disthing specific you would plays you are not a silly like to chat over with child but you have matuyour parents, pick your rity and respect time carefully so that you Well, that’s a start for can be relaxed and comyou. fortable together.

David Slater Make sure that while you are together you are focused on each other, NOT on the TV, play station or meal !

Don’t be afraid to ask your parents about THEIR day. They love that. It means a lot that you should show interest and not be all self !

If they react badly to Saturday 31st what you are saying to March at 2pm them LISTEN to what Eckington they say and be sure not to react back.

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Hoo Garage, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury GL20 7DA Mon-Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm Sun: 10am-4pm

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AFFORDABLE PRICE CARS Whatever type of vehicle you are searching for - private or commercial use - local motor dealer Geoff Price will match your requirements, whatever your budget.

Whether you need a car for yourself, your son or daughter, or even a van to use for business, Geoff will probably have something to suit.

“I’ve been trading now for 36 years, said Geoff.

“I specialise in affordable vehicles and at the moment I have a great range of vans in various sizes, which are ideal for business start ups.

“Customers are looking to keep their motoring costs down too, and I usually have some very

Geoff Price economical cars in stock.”

Geoff’s workshop is on site, where he carries out servicing, repairs and preparation work before cars are put on sale.

If you need a vehicle, take a look at the great range on display at Grove House Garage on the Worcester Road 4 miles north of Tewkesbury.

Call us now on FREELANDER 1.8 Blue (2001), 82,000 miles, RCL, Air Con, PS.......................................£2495 VAUXHALL AGILA 1.2 CLUB, Blue, (2002), 5 dr Estate, RCL, PS....................................£1995 SEAT IBIZA 1.4 COOL, Met Silver, (2000), 53,500, FSH, PS, EW.....................................£1995 RENAULT LAGUNA 1.8 DYNAMIQUE, Met Blue, (2003), 74,500 miles, RCL, Air Con, PS, Alloys................................................................................................................................£1995 SEAT AROSA 1.0S, Blue, (2000), 65,000 miles, RCL, PS, EW..........................................£1895 RENAULT MEGANE 1.6 DYNAMIQUE, Met Silver, (2002), 74,700 miles, Air Con, RCL, Alloys, CD..........................................................................................................................£1795 FORD FOCUS ESTATE 1.8 GHIA, Gold, (2001), 118,000 miles, CL, EW, Air Con............£1795 VW GOLF 2.0 GTI, Met Silver, (2001) 143,000 miles, 3dr hatch, EW, Alloys, Air Con..£1695 RENAULT CLIO 1.6 RSI, Red, (2000), 3dr hatchback, RCL, PS, Alloys.............................£1495 PEUGEOT 306 1.4 MERIDIAN, Red, (1999), 85,000 miles, FSH, CL, EW.........................£1495 SUZUKI IGNIS 1.3 GL, White, (2001), 78,000 miles, EW, PS, Stereo..............................£1395 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 PROVENCE, Blue, (1999), 3dr hatchback, 56,000 miles, stereo.....£1295 SEAT IBIZA 1.4SXE, Green, (1997), 78,000 miles, EW, PS, CD........................................£1195 CITROEN SAXO 1.1 IX, White, (1999), 3dr hatchback, 85,000 miles, Stereo..................£795 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1.6 GSI, Silver, (2001), 106,000 miles, RCL, EW, PS........................£795

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COTSWOLD WIN NORTHERN DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD The team at Cotswold Cheltenham BMW are extremely proud to announce they have been awarded Northern BMW Dealer of the Year 2012.

Paul Neale, Dealer Principal, said: “This a fantastic award, one achieved by the hard work of our dedicated teams from technicians to management, all committed to customer satisfaction.

“We try to make sure that our customers' experience with us meets their individual requirements and is hopefully one they can also recommend.

“We are all very proud to have won this esteemed award, and will continue in our endeavours to provide the best service we can.”

Paul is pictured above (centre) receiving his award from Tim Abbott, BMW UK Managing Director (left) and Craig Hepworth, BMW UK Regional Development Manager (right).

Cotswold Group are no strangers to winning awards: 23rd September 2011 at the 'Bodyshop Event' Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, amongst strong competi-

tion Cotswold Group’s Tewkesbury Bodyshop swept away two major wins 'Medium Bodyshop of the Year 2011' and Paul Bonner, Cotswold Bodyshop Manager, was voted 'Bodyshop Manager of the Year 2011'.

Paul Bonner said: “This are fantastic achievements, gained through a hard-working team committed to delivering a first-class, customer service.

“Unbelievable results, of which we are all very proud.”

Previously Cotswold Cheltenham Mini won Mini National Dealer of the Year 2009 and Cotswold Hereford won Central BMW Dealer of the Year 2009.

Cotswold’s BMW and Mini Cheltenham Centre is at Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham GL51 9SG (01242) 578838.

Cotswold’s Bodyshop is at Shannon Way, Tewkesbury GL20 GL20 8HF (01684) 855060.

Paul Neale (centre) with the award

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BUILDING SERVICES

BUILDING SERVICES

Stephen Pitt Construction Ltd

A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD

Local Builder over 30 years’ experience New Build, Extensions, Alterations 17, The Apple Orchard, Northway Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 8RQ Tel: 01684 297402 Mobile: 07970 285159 e-mail: pittconstruction@btinternet.com

BUILDING CONTRACTORS SPECIALISTS IN DISABLED BATHROOMS & SHOWERS All types of domestic and commercial building including electrical and mechanical work

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• Domestic/commercial blockages • Waste pipe unblocking • CCTV inspection/surveys • Environmental surveys • Drain installation, maintenance and repair • Gutter/downpipe clearance

Please call our directors for further information

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HEATING & PLUMBING

R L HOLLEY PLUMBING & HEATING ELECTRICAL SERVICES

A. G. BONIFACE & SONS LTD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Rewires, extra sockets, lighting, consumer units All areas of electrical and mechanical work

Tel 01684 295754

Phone: 01684 773783 Mobile: 07972 484197 REGISTER Licence No: 2337437 Reg No: 199878

KITCHENS

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“No Job Too Small”

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• Part P Domestic Electricians • From small repairs/minor works to re-wiring your entire home • Comprehensive service at competitive rates • Based in Tewkesbury and Evesham Call Alan Knight on Tel 0330 330 4275 Mob 07792 230789

PAINTER/DECORATOR AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE PAINTING & DECORATING

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home: 01684 292741 mobile: 07833 337388 SATELLITE & AERIAL INSTALLATIONS

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

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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General Garden Maintenance Grass Cutting - Garden Clearance Weeding - Fence Painting - Hedge Cutting

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Call 07521 221713

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Excellent and reliable service Fully insured, references available

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TEWKESBURY EXTERIOR PAINTING

All other types of paint work carried out including: Sash windows • Doors Masonry • Interior

Please call: 07706 096 070 Email:andrewgoscomb@btinternet.com Towbury Farm • Ripple • GL20 6HB 42 - TEWKESBURY DIRECT

INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS SSAIB REGISTERED COMPANY Established 13 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@talktalk.net

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SEWING, TAILORING & DRY CLEANING

JO FIGGETT SEWING & DRY CLEANING

at Monarch Drycleaners 8 Mitton Way, Tewkesbury GL20 8AN

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

Tel (01684) 850496

Right: Cascades in 2006 (J Dixon)

or 07773 718786 jofiggett@yahoo.co.uk

Below right: Cascades replaced the parade ring to the left (A. Hone)

SIGNMAKERS

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Below: An evocative Sweet funeral cortège lines up in front of Walkers & Trinity Church (Cliff Burd)

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with John Dixon, Tewkesbury Historical Society

TREE SURGERY

MATT HALE TREE SURGERY 01684 276786/07884 380406 www.matthaletreesurgery.co.uk See our main advert on page 17

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

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We learn that, once again, the Borough Council is considering replacing Cascades. We can only hope that the motivation is to provide an even better facility!

Cascades is now 50 years old and it was built by a combined effort of Town Council and the citizens of Tewkesbury who, reputedly, collected 5p a week house-to-house.

The car park is now of a similar age. However, it hides a much more varied history of Tewkesbury beneath its tarmac surface. Between 1927 and 1967 the area was the site of George Hone’s very modern Cattle Market.

Indeed, Cascades sits on the former parade ring. It is a reminder of the time when Tewkesbury was a very important market town, attracting farmers rather than housewives.

This cattle market, however, replaced one of Tewkesbury’s most important industries – the manufacture of Fairground rides by Thomas Walker and Sons. Despite its importance, the photograph below is the only one that has come our way and it would be marvellous of anyone has any secreted away. Walker moved to this site from his Oldbury Road factory which burned down in 1908, thus attracting the photographers. There it remained until the business ceased in 1923.

Spring Gardens will, no doubt, continue to metamorphose as the Town’s needs change – but we must be ensure that what replaces these three hallowed institutions will benefit the town in the long term, just as they did. We shall vigilantly wait and see!

A MORE PERMANENT SOLUTION TO A FLAT ROOF PROBLEM SOLVE IT WITH

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

FOR ALL YOUR GLAZING REQUIREMENTS

Tel: 01684 591138 24 Hour: 07974 783472 Unit A, Grove House Yard, Tewkesbury Road (A38) Upton upon Severn, Worcs

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DON’T WASTE MONEY ON RE-FELTING Rubber roofing resists water, snow and sunlight and can be laid over old roofs

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For a free no obligation survey and quote, call your approved residential installer

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RUGBY CLUB’S MARCH FIXTURES To advertise in Tewkesbury Direct, or to let us have your news, please call 01242 621346 or email tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk Published by Tewkesbury Direct, 3 Station Cottages, Toddington, GL54 5DT. Designed and produced by The Overbury Press. © Tewkesbury Direct 2012. Reproduction of any material contained with this issue is not permitted without prior written consent from the publishers.

Tewkesbury Cricket U12s 2011 side

CRICKET CLUB BACK IN TRAINING Tewkesbury Cricket Club are starting indoor junior cricket training at Tewkesbury School Sports Centre on Sunday 4th March.

Training for the Under 12s and Under 13s will be from 3.00pm until 4.00pm and for the Under 11s from 4.00pm until 5.00pm.

New players are welcome to come along and discover what the club has to offer.

The club will be running junior sides at Under 11, 12, 13 and 15 level this year. Some of last year’s Under 12 team are pictured above.

For further information call Gwyn Williams of Tewkesbury Cricket Club on 07854 348997.

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Tewkesbury RFC travel to Bristol to take on Southmead for their first fixture of the month on Saturday 3rd March.

They return to The Moats for home league action on Saturday 10th March, when they entertain St Mary’s Old Boys. Tewkesbury will be looking to overturn a defeat at their opponents ground earlier in the season.

On Saturday 24th March Widden Old Boys are the visitors, and Tewkesbury hope to do ‘the double’ over the Gloucester outfit, where they were victorious back in December.

The last game of the month will be at Bishopston’s ground in Bristol on Saturday 31st March.