Tewkesbury Direct Magazine March 2014

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Searching for something to do in the Easter holidays? Well look no further than your own High Street and Riverside, as Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend has at last become a reality. Organisation is well advanced for the festivities, which will take place over the Easter weekend, on Saturday 19th April and Sunday 20th April.

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The organisers want to engage anyone and everyone who cares about the town and has a stake in its future such as local businesses, schools, clubs, volunteer groups and associations.

All profits from the event will be split between Macmillan Cancer Research; the Tewkesbury Town Mayor’s Charities (which include four local ones as well as Motor Neuron Disease and Prostate Cancer) - and The Avon Navigational Trust.

Many local businesses have also offered incentives - discounts,

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Louise Jones, Carol Crilly and Joan Jennings with application forms for the Big Event.

and special deals to all those wearing ‘Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend’ wristbands - available with purchase of a programme - and further offers being put forward on a regular basis.

The main attractions include a carnival procession on Saturday,

riverboat parade on Sunday, free live music and street entertainment, bell boat racing, a Tewkesbury ‘bake off’ competition, Vintage Fair in the Watson Hall, fairground rides, stalls with local fare and much more. See page 26 for more details.

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TWYNING HELPS CANCER CHARITIES The people of Twyning were proud to present cheques to three cancer charities, at a presentation held in the Village Inn recently. tee representative Ian Southall.

"We were also fortunate enough to enjoy a few words from our local MP Laurence Robertson who presented the cheques on our behalf."

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Laurence Robertson (MP) with Pete Luscombe of Sue Ryder and Simon Spurway.

At the beginning of last year, the Twyning Village Community Charity Committee (which consists of a band of locals) got together with the aim of raising funds via several annual village events.

This carried on a tradition started several years ago, and helped to enhance community spirit whilst participants had fun in the process.

The committee held two race nights and an all-day cricket event during the year raising approximately £4,000,

which was chiefly donated to their appointed charities for the year.

These were CLIC Sargent, Sue Ryder and Cancer Research UK. The remaining funds acting as a local community pot for deserving needs, and a start for 2014.

"We had a great turnout on the presentation night, which was attended by all the wonder-ful companies and individuals who have supported these worthy causes throughout the year, and long may it continue!" said commit-

(Top) Laurence Robertson with Karen Brennan representing Cancer Research UK, and Jaquie Harber; and (above) with Click Sargent’s Steve Markham and Simon Spurway.

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Fight to save Battlefield The Tewkesbury Battlefield Society and their supporters need to raise £10,000 to fund their fight to save the historic Gastons Fields from being sold - possibly for speculative development.

A check on the latest census, (held in 2011) showed that the population of Tewkesbury was just over 10,000.

As a result of this discovery the group is now asking as many people as possible to give a pound to their fund.

Large sweet jars, kindly donated by Sweets & Treats, have been left as collecting boxes at One Stop, Images Hairdressers at the Cross,1471 Deli, The Royal Hop Pole, Sweets and Treats, M&Co, Uncle Sam’s Fish and Chip shop, the Tewkesbury Wholefood Shop, and Tewkesbury Cards &

Gifts.

Donations can also be made by cheque, payable to the Tewkesbury Battle Field Society, (please write fighting fund on the back) to P.O.Box 147 GL20 9AD, or by going to www.Tewkesbury Battlefield Society and following the link to the Just Giving Account.

Peggy Clatworthy who came up with the idea of what she calls the 'Gizz a Quid' appeal, said.

“We were talking about raising money when someone said, 'If everyone gave us a pound we would have

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"The idea just stuck in my mind, so I decided to act on it."

The Gastons, an ancient pasture between Gloucester Road and Lincoln Green Lane, is the lst remaining untouched part of the site of the Battle of Tewkesbury and would have been at the heart of the fighting.

It still has a clearly visible ridge and furrow pattern and parts of the hedges surrounding it have been dated back to the 15th century.

Its is included in the English Heritage register of protected battle fields and a feature of the town's Battlefield Trail.

It belongs to The Governors of Tewkesbury School, who hold it in trust for the school.

It has now been registered as a Community asset, which puts a moratorium on the sale for six months.

If they are successful the field will be returned to its former good state, by the use of controlled grazing, a semi derelict animal shelter on th site will be sympathetically restored and used as an interpretation point for the battle site.

Access will still be available to local people for walking.

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ABBEY TOWER TOURS Tewkesbury Abbey’s tower will be open to the public on Saturday 29th March.

Tours, which offer magnificent views over the town and surrounding countryside, will be at 10am and 4pm. Tickets are £4 (on the day) in aid of abbey funds and MacMillan nurses.

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MARK INDUCTED INTO MMA HALL OF FAME In an earlier edition of Tewkesbury Direct, we reported on the success of Clive Harrison, 8th degree Black belt and Taekwondo instructor in a national awards ceremony, writes Shelby Powell.

This month we turn to the world of mixed martial arts.

In the annual awards ceremony run by Martial Arts Illustrated, UK’s bestselling martial arts magazine, Tewkesbury gym owner and referee, Mark Woodard, has been recognised as the “best MMA Referee”.

The annual Hall of

Fame Awards are presented to martial artists from all styles of Martial Arts and include some of the top names and legends in the Martial Arts world.

Mark has over forty years of experience in the mixed martial arts field with a background in kickboxing, Muay Thai, Ju-jitsu, Karate and Judo as well as boxing and catch wrestling.

Added to his impressive mixed martial arts CV, Mark is an experienced coach and a world renowned referee in contact sports.

“I started officiating after doing a course on judging and refereeing”, says Mark.

“The idea was that I understood the rules a little better from a judges and ref’s point of view to help train my students.

“I suppose my big chance came when I was asked to ref a big show in London because the original ref had an accident.”

Mark has never looked back, refereeing at all levels from local grass roots competitions to huge televised promotions like the UFC and BAMMA. You can find out more about training with Mark in mixed martial arts by visiting www.outlawmma.co.uk or call 07401 091503 for a chat.

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Tewkesbury Dancers head for Her Majesty’s Tewkesbury-based Amy Bastin Dance have been invited to perform at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, creating a fantastic opportunity to showcase Tewkesbury’s young talent.

“We are taking 24 students aged 4 to 16, said Amy. Everyone is working hard to make this opportunity a success and a recent day bag packing at Morrisons supermarket in Tewkesbury raised over £700.

“Emma at Ell hairdressers recently donated a day’s takings too, which was very kind.

“With the very generous support of the people of Tewkesbury, parents and fellow students we hope to raise enough money to cover transport

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Overbury Farms is once again offering visitors the opportunity to experience the lambing season on Bredon Hill.

On Sunday 13th April trailers will leave the village hall from 10am-4pm to make the journey up to Park Farm.

There is no need to book in advance. More details at www.overbury farms.co.uk

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(Left) Tewkesbury In Bloom team Dawn Hunt, Marion Badham, Chris Aldridge, Karen Brennan, Pete Aldridge and John Badham.

Photographic archives are being delved into in two presentations at Tewkesbury YMCA Railway Society this month.

On Tuesday 11th March Pete Thorn presents his railway photographic record of 35mm slides, and on Tuesday 25th you can explore ‘The Land of Industrial Steam’ from 1965-1971 with slides from Pete Evans’ collection. On other Tuesdays during March members are being invited to bring their own slides, films and DVDs along. For details call 01684 290136.

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“This year our main the British Legion to colour theme will be provide poppies for gold and silver celebratplanting throughout the ing the fiftieth annivertown. sary of Britain in “We are also hoping Bloom, said John. to strengthen our links “We are conscious with schools in Tewkesthat this year is the one bury.” hundredth anniversary There will also be an of the outbreak of the opportunity this year for Great War. people to sponsor indi“For this reason we vidual tubs to commemare hoping to liaise with orate family events.

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FESTIVAL BENEFITS FROM SHARING HERITAGE FUND This year's Tewkesbury Medieval Festival will be better than ever for a lucky group of local children, thanks to a ‘Sharing Heritage’ grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The £9,600 grant will fund a Schools’ Day on the Friday 11th July, the day before the main festival starts.

‘Sharing Heritage’ is a funding programme introduced to help people across the UK to explore, conserve and share all aspects of the history and character of their local area.

Around 500 children, aged 9 to 11, from local primary schools in Tewkesbury and the surrounding villages will be invited to take part in the Schools’ Day. Whilst learning about the heritage and history of Tewkesbury, particularly its Medieval History, they will take part in activities such as squire training, archery, jester school and medieval music workshops.

They will meet birds of prey, a barber surgeon with bloodthirsty tales of historical medicine and have an audience with King Edward IV and Queen Margaret of Anjou.

The highlight of the day will be their own reenactment of the 1471 battle of Tewkesbury,

against experienced reenactors, but with safety very much in mind.

All the re-useable resources purchased with the grant money for the event, will be kept for use in future years.

2013’s festival Geraldine Liddy- festival treasurer - said: “We are really excited about this opportunity to share our combined knowledge and enthusiasm for Tewkesbury's Heritage with local children".

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is the largest event of its kind in Europe and takes place on part of the site of the actual battle of 1471.

This year's event will be on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July.

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival has been the high spot of Tewkesbury’s summer since 1984. It is now widely regarded as the largest free medieval gathering of its kind in Europe, and attracts reenactors, traders and entertainers, and visitors from all over the world.

Its central attraction is a re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury, on part of the site of the original 1471 battlefield.

Many of the participants including wives and children live as a medieval army in authentic medieval encampments for the whole weekend.

Sharing Heritage is for any not-for-profit group wanting to explore their community’s heritage.

Projects can cover a wide spectrum of subject matter from exploring local archaeology to managing and training volunteers, and holding festivals and events to commemorate the past.

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This is a large detached village home. 4 double bedrooms; master with contemporary styled ensuite and Juliet balcony. Stunning kitchen/breakfast room; utility; large lounge with open fire; separate dining room; downstairs wc; lovely far reaching views; double garage; parkin.

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Link detached bungalow within a lovely position in the village just off the village green; Beautifully proportioned and light with many rooms dual aspect. 2 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; large lounge; separate dining room; garage; driveway parking; summerhouse; private rear garden. EPC C.

A beautifully presented cottage, offering surprisingly spacious accommodation including, 3 double bedrooms, large lounge/diner and conservatory. Significant improvements have undoubtedly enhanced the property, whilst retaining its original charm, tastefully incorporating the ‘old and new’.

Upvc double-glazing and gas central heating. Landscaped south facing gardens; gravel drive. EPC D

What a lovely position cul du sac position for this large detached home with 4 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; large lounge; separate dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; conservatory; downstairs wc; integrated single garage; pretty gardens with natural hedgerow border; parking. Gas central heating. EPC D .

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Within walking distance of supermarkets and town centre, this detached home has 4 bedrooms; upstairs shower room; downstairs wc; dual aspect lounge; separate dining room; kitchen; integral garage; gas central heating; upvc double glazed windows; delightful gardens and outlook over fields to the rear and side. EPC D.

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Pretty as a picture, a characterful cottage with many original features including inglenook fireplace with bread oven, which now houses a multi fuel burner. 2 bedrooms; upstairs bathroom; lovely south facing rear garden with chicken coup; in need of some updating; driveway parking; wide side access. EPC F.

At every turn in this beautifully presented home, is a character feature. Surprisingly spacious, the versatile accommodation is arranged over 3 floors providing lovely views towards the River. 2/3 bedrooms; 1/2 receptions; kitchen/breakfast room; bathroom with roll top bath; pretty garden; gas central heating. EPC F.

This property has it all with fabulous views over the river, located within easy walking distance of the town centre and the advantage of integral garage and parking. 2 double bedrooms; both with ensuites and the master with the benefit of a dressing room/study. Large kitchen/breakfast room; lounge with Juliet balconies. EPC D.

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Within this popular area of the town a 3 bedroom semi detached home with the advantage of a level garden with sunny aspect. Lounge; kitchen/dining room; upstairs bathroom; garage; shed; driveway parking; gas central heating; easy access to town centre, convenience shops & primary school. EPC D.

This is a beautifully light home with many rooms being dual aspect. Lounge with patio doors; kitchen/dining room with integrated gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher. Downstairs wc; 3 bedrooms – master with ensuite and fitted wardrobes; low maintenance garden with personal door access into single garage; parking. EPC C.

Large 3 bedroom ground floor apartment with the advantage of upvc windows and doors; long lease; gas central heating; large lounge/dining room; kitchen with modern units; allocated parking right outside the apartment; small private garden; large communal gardens.

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Detached home located in the popular Bowler Road area; extended to provide excellent ground floor accommodation which includes a separate dining room; large lounge; kitchen/breakfast room; three bedrooms; upstairs bathroom; single garage; side access to rear garden; ample driveway parking. EPC C.

What a great opportunity to own a detached property with gardens backing onto woodland. 3 double bedrooms; large open plan lounge, dining room with dual aspect and log burner. Kitchen/dining room; utility/wc; upstairs bathroom. Pretty gardens; driveway parking; garage. Upvc double glazed. EPC E.

Beautifully light, this well presented bungalow offers 2 bedrooms; lounge with large picture window; modern fitted kitchen with door to the side; bathroom with shower over the bath; pretty gardens front and rear with ample driveway parking. Detached over sized single garage with power & light; Gas central heating. EPC E.

Spacious, light and with interesting outlook, a delightful first floor apartment for the over 60s in this popular development off the High Street. 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; bathroom; large lounge; kitchen with window; excellent communal facilities; day time manager; guest suite. EPC B.

Cleverly extended and now offering 4 bedrooms (3 doubles two with the advantage of ensuite shower rooms); lounge; modern kitchen with integrated hob, oven; dishwasher. Conservatory; downstairs wc; family bathroom; low maintenance garden. Garage with power and light; parking. EPC D.

Popular location on the edge of town for this 3 bedroom semi-detached home. Through lounge/dining room with patio doors into garden. Modern fitted kitchen with integrated gas hob and electric oven; beautifully maintained garden; side access and personal door access into garage; gas central heating; upvc double glazing. EPC C.

What a lovely bungalow for the active retired over 55s. 2 bedrooms; modern styled shower room; kitchen with door to rear patio and communal gardens; large lounge/dining room; upvc double glazed windows and doors; visiting day manager; excellent communal facilities; subsidised guest suite; walking distance of local store. EPC tba.

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With views over to the Cricket ground, this is a lovely 2 bedroom first floor apartment. Open plan living room with archway to the kitchen with fitted wall and base units; 2 bedrooms; master with fitted wardrobe; bathroom; allocated parking and within minutes of the High Street; new double glazed windows. EPC C.

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Historic moment for local society

TEWKESBURY DIRECT Quick Crossword

Tewkesbury Historical Society has announced that the January 2014 Journal of the British Association of Local History contains an article written by Committee Member, Derek Benson.

The article, entitled “Ripples from the French Revolution in Tewkesbury,” will also be published in Tewkesbury Historical Society’s Bulletin number 23, available in March 2014.

Solution on page 46

YOUNG PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO CONSIDER APPRENTICESHIPS Tewkesbury Borough Council is calling out for young apprentices to join its workforce.

The council, which has run an apprenticeship scheme since 2002, is looking to fill placements in planning, property services, and waste and recycling.

The scheme is for school and sixth form leavers, and over the past five years has achieved a 95% success rate of apprentices moving into employment, with just under 60% being recruited internally.

Apprenticeships last for one year and lead to a Key Skills Certificate, Business and Administration NVQ Level 2 or 3 and Technical Certificate, which means they leave with nationally recognised qualifications.

Details: www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/apprenticeships

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Comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, front to back lounge, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room. Four double bedrooms and family bathroom. Semi integral garage & gardens.

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Barton Road Schools It is always sad when a historic building is declared redundant, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

Barton Road School Railings, 1935

What will be its fate?

Will it be left to rot, find a new use - or be demolished for housing?

It is a pleasingly symmetrical neo-Gothic building. It was built in

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The original School, opened in 1812, is significant because it was the first Non-Conformist ‘British’ School using the Lancaster system pupils as monitors assisting the teacher.

The land was donated by the Quaker tanner, and benevolent banker, Nathaniel Hartland It closed in about 1970 with the opening of Mitton Manor School.

It has achieved life after death as Elizabeth Wyatt House, named after the indefatigable carer for the aged and POWs from World War II. How naïve to build an infant school across a

busy road! Well, it was by 1935 when desperately needed railings were built.

It was, however, less busy in 1889 than in 1812 when mail coaches would have thundered past, en route to London. However, the railways killed that trade and, before cars became prevalent, it was obviously quiet enough to risk the passing of children.

One can only hope that if the “Annexe” must be demolished, some enterprising architect will be salivating at the chance to design a house complex in harmony with its Gothic predecessor.

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M.A.C.A TO HELP PLAYGROUND M.A.C.A. (Mitton Area Community Association) are fund raising to help the Friends of Mitton Playground get the money to refurbish the small playground on Mitton Manor Estate.

M.A.C.A is an association that tries to get people together on a social basis, to enjoy each others company, have fun, and help the community at the same time.

To help refurbish the playground, which is located next to Mitton School, MACA is holding a Charity Race Night at the primary school on Friday 7th March 2014 from 7.30pm.

Entry is free, by numbered ticket only, which are available from Best One Newsagents Mitton Shops or by calling (01684) 294504 or (01684) 295406.

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EMMA MAKES HER MARK Local lady Emma Willis has just opened her brand new tattoo studio at 23 Worcester Street in Gloucester.

Emma, an exTewkesbury School pupil, opened Down the Rabbit Hole Tattoo Studio after a two year apprenticeship in Cheltenham.

Now specialising in new tattoos and cover up work, Emma has brought together a small team to provide the best in artwork ink service.

Anyone who wishes to find out more should check out www.rabbitholetattoo.co.uk.

Paul Fuller (Artist) and Emma Willis (Artist and Owner).

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ANYONE FOR CROQUET? A new croquet club has opened at Beckford village.

Local enthusiasts have turned a meadow once grazed by sheep into 2 full sized croquet lawns (called Courts) both 28 X 36yds. All our members are beginners

at the sport - some of those will be competing in the local league matches during the coming season.

All equipment was donated by the national Croquet Association who also provided support and advice. There

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THE RACE IS ON IN TEWKESBURY! It’s time to dig out that running kit Tewkesbury! Sport Relief is here again.

On Sunday 23rd March the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile will be setting off from Gym & Tonic at 11am with hundreds of locals getting on their marks, set and go for Sport Relief.

Super sprinters and willing walkers will all feel at home with a choice of one, three or six miles.

Enter now at sportrelief.com, get sponsored and help transform the lives of people living here in the UK and in some of the world’s poorest countries, while being part of an incredible nationwide event.

Chris Warren said: “This is the third time the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile has come to Tewkesbury so let’s don the headband, get training and show the rest of the country what we can do.

Come on Tewkesbury what are you waiting for! Last year the Gym & Tonic Mile had more than 100

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FSB PROVIDES VOICE FOR BUSINESS ON FLOODS AND INSURANCE The battle to ensure small businesses are kept at the heart of Government policy when dealing with the flood crisis has been taken up by the Tewkesbury branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB – the biggest business representation group in the UK – has been widely consulted by the Government when assessing the impact of the floods and recently its national leaders were summoned to 10, Downing Street, to give an overview of the situation.

A call went out to local FSB branches to provide information and case studies and Tewkesbury responded immediately with evidence provided by FSB chairman Sue Lambert and also Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Andy Sanders. Both reports were duly handed over to senior Government officials the same day.

One of the main points made by Sue was that despite all the media hype Tewkesbury was still open for business and the danger was the perception of the flooding situation could cause as much damage to business as the water itself. It is a point the FSB has been making very forcefully.

A few days after the meeting, helped by the evidence provided by Tewkesbury FSB and others, the Government announced a £10m package to support small businesses who have been affected. The official Government press release can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-floods-10-million-support-scheme-for-floodaffected-businesses - and one of the key lines is that ‘both businesses that have been flooded and businesses that are in affected areas and have suffered significant loss of trade, will be able to apply for support. ‘ This could be very important for many Tewkesbury firms.

For more information about making a claim contact Katie Power at Tewkesbury Borough Council on 01684 272249 email bisflood@tewkesbury.gov.uk.

The FSB is continuing to gather evidence about the effects of the crisis – polling all its members and chasing case studies – and it is helping to further cement our position as the first port of call for decision-makers when they want to know what is happening in the small business community. At the end of January both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, along with Labour’s business spokesman Chukka Umunna, attended the FSB’s Policy Day conference and it is clear our voice – which is YOUR voice – is being heard loud and clear among the powers-that-be.

Tewkesbury flooding - picture from Nick Jones of The Photo Studio.

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Staff at Tewkesbury Direct were delighted to receive this superb cake, made by Ruth Winters of Northway, featuring past front pages from the magazine.

Using the latest technology Ruth had the icing printed in full colour from a computer image by her colleague, Holly at Caketoppers of Gloucester.

Featuring copies of past front pages othe Tewkesbury Direct, each slice not only tasted great but provided a bit of reading at the same time.

Remember if you have a cake you have made you would like featured in the magazine, please send a good photo and details to tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com.

Volunteers needed for Wednesday lunch club Men and women are needed to help serve coffee, talk to members, serve lunches and help wash up.

The hours are about 11.00 til 1.00ish. All volunteers are retired and really enjoy the friendship and laughs that are had.

The club is held at the Elizabeth Wyatt Hall every Wednesday except Easter, August and Christmas.

If you are interested in helping please call Debbie Surman on 01684 298996.

ABBEYFIELD COFFEE MORNING Come along to Abbeyfield House, 49 Church Street, Tewkesbury on Thursday 27th March 10.30 - 12.00 for a Coffee Morning.

Enjoy great home cooked cakes to eat and takeaway, as well as lots of chat.

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HARRY DAVIES TAKES GOLD Tewkesbury’s Harry Davies took the top slot at the Spartan Grappling Challenge held in Bristol this weekend.

Davies who trains at Outlaw Martial Arts Gym entered in this prestigious submission grappling competition for experience.

Harry won his first fight by arm triangle forcing his opponent to submit inside the time limit.

His second match was taken using a triangle again forcing his opponent to submit.

This win put him in the final where he won using a leg lock.

His coach at Outlaw MMA Gym, Mark Woodard said "This is very impressive to enter a competition like this and win the under 84 kg category first time out."

Another member of the Outlaw MMA Gym Ryan Hall also competed in the same competition.

Ryan won his 1st match and lost his 2nd to the eventual winner of the division.

Outlaw MMA is Tewkesburys only full time martial arts gym and can be contacted by going to www.outlawmma.net.

Harry Davies with his Gold Medal after winning at the Spartan Grappling Challenge in Bristol.

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ASK EMMA Emma Wall, Manager of Coversure Insurance in Barton Street, gave a confident live interview on national TV station Sky News during the recent local flooding.

Whilst being asked for her opinions on the summit taking place between the government and insur-

ance leaders, Emma was watched back in the office by her Manager, Steve Barker.

Steve said he was very proud of Emma’s confidence and the advice given.

For more information about Coversure pop in to 77 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, call 01684 438001 or visit www.coversure.co.uk/tewkesbury.

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The recent storms did a little more than spread leaves on the line. This 110 year tree blew over on the platform of Toddington Station. Little damage appears to have been done and it will be cleared out of the way for the new running season which opens on Saturday 8th March.

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THANK YOU SARAH After receiving a particularly large amount of laundry, owner of Buttercup Ironing and Laundry, Mags Thompson had a major breakdown with one of her washing machines.

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THE FLOODS: WILDLIFE HIT TOO I am certain that everyone is sick of the weather we have been experiencing over the past weeks, the wettest winter on record, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

Although all the news was dominated by stories of people caught up in the floods, properties under water, businesses suffering, travel plans disrupted and farmers, livestock and crops being washed out, what have the enormous volumes of water meant for our wildlife?

With any situation there are usually both winners and losers, but these floods have resulted in mainly losers.

Water birds are about the only ones that haven’t minded the extra expanses to explore and feed in, although the extreme winds have blown many off course and caused collisions with buildings, trees etc, and objects submerged in the flood water such as hedges, fencing and trees can cause entanglements to some birds.

Spare a thought also for all the small mammals such as mice, voles and shrews as well as all the invertebrates that will have perished in the floods.

They may be small and unfortunately viewed as insignificant by many, but they are a vital part of the food chain and their demise has a knock-on affect on many other species.

Birds of prey will struggle for food and many

Hand-feeding a baby badger at Beckford will have had to travel further afield to find drier land for hunting, in unfamiliar territories and at risk of conflict with those already holding those areas.

Hedgehogs, which are insectivores, feeding on earthworms, beetles, grubs etc will find very little to eat even after the water has gone.

It will take a long time for the land to return to normal after the weeks of rain we have had, the land will be devoid of invertebrates in places for many months. Large numbers of mammals will have lost their lives, let alone their homes.

Fox earths, badger setts, otter holts all flooded out and their occupants displaced.

Those that have survived this will have had to find new territories, just at a time of the year

when cubs are being born or are due imminently.

How our wildlife fares through the rest of this year remains to be seen and, in my opinion, the numbers of casualties that we deal with at Vale Wildlife Hospital reflects the situation in the wild so it will be interesting to make comparisons

with previous year numbers as we go through 2014.

The manic ‘baby season’ is imminent and we, along with wildlife centres throughout the UK, are gearing up to deal with the influx of baby birds and mammals that will start to arrive within the next few weeks.

With the weather hopefully improving from now on, we are planning to start our weekly Car Boot sales every Saturday from the beginning of April and of course, don’t forget our 30th Anniversary Open Day on Sunday 8th June.

If you want more information about any of our work, please email us at info@valewildlife.org.uk Caroline Gould

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PONY CLUB SHOW AT SUDELEY CASTLE Cotswold Vale Pony Club’s Annual Show will be held at Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, on Sunday 11th May. Events include lead rein, novice and open show jumping, mounted and unmounted fancy dress, a family fun dog show, showing classes and a Gymkhana.

Food will be available and there will be a vairety of stalls and exhibits to enjoy.

For more details please contact Sarah Halling on 07900 924612.

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BADHAMS PRIORS PARK GETS HEALTHY LIVING STATUS

Red Sky in the Morning

by Paul Lynch £7.99 PB

A new Irish author and a book that has received good endorsements and one that I thoroughly enjoyed reading.

The story starts out in Ireland in 1836, where Coll Coyle and his family are facing eviction from their home and farm where his family have been tenants for generations.

The landowner's son and his steward have no sympathy and when after an altercation Coll finds himself on the run pursued by Faller, the steward, a bully even to his fellow henchman, the story starts following Coll's travels and travails.

He avoids Faller and boards a boat to America, but is noticed by his dogged pursuer.

The second section of the book covers the voyage which is vividly described and the reader cannot fail to share the depravities - sickness, disease and death.

Coll survives and along with his new friend "The Cutter" who aided his escape from Ireland finds work on the railroad near Philadelphia, levelling a hill. A harsh life living rough under canvas and where cholera is rife.

A supplies trip to the city puts Faller, who persistently followed his quarry across the atlantic, back on his trail, leading to a violent conclusion as the encampment is swamped by disease.

This is a very good book, written in a slightly unusual old fashioned style to suit the time period, yet it is an easy read and a strong recommendation.

Selected by Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop 138-9 High Street Tewkesbury

The pharmacy team at Badham Pharmacy in Tewkesbury is celebrating achieving Healthy Living Pharmacy (HLP) accreditation.

As an HLP, Badham Pharmacy now offers a broader range of support services and expert advice to help people change their lifestyles and improve their health and wellbeing.

Peter Badham said “We are really proud to be accredited as a Healthy Living Pharmacy.

“This award demonstrates how important the health and wellbeing of our community is to us, and has provided our team with a new focus and enthusiasm.

“We can provide people with expert advice, and put them in touch with services that can help them be healthier, such as help to stop smoking or achieve a healthy weight.

“There’s no appointment system, so it’s really easy for people to come and have a chat.”

One of Badhams’ team is a Healthy Living Champion, an in-store expert on finding healthy lifestyle information and local services.

To be awarded the HLP status, Badham Pharmacy had to demonstrate and apply a healthy living ethos throughout its daily practice. It now provides advice on a range of lifestyle related health issues, including quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, emergency contraception, managing a health condition and sexual health concerns.

Chair of NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, Dr Helen Miller, said: “Healthy Living Pharmacies demonstrate the value that pharmacists add to local healthcare provision, providing expert advice on a variety ofissues “I’d like to congratulate Badhams on achieving the HLP quality mark and for the changes they are helping to deliver.”

Badham Pharmacy at Tewkesbury is one of eight pharmacies in Gloucestershire to be granted the quality mark. It is set to be joined over the next year by a further 46 pharmacies across the county.

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TEWKESBURY’S BIG WEEKEND: HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Leading transport commentator to address rail group’s open meeting

Tewkesbury’s Big Event (see front page) takes place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April. If you want to help organise, raise money for the charities, or get involved in any way, here’s how to go about it.

The organisers want to include as many people from the local community as possible.

All shops/businesses in town are being given the opportunity to participate in a wristband scheme, whereby for £5 they can offer an incentive to those wishing to shop with them over the

weekend.

For that £5 they will get a listing on a information sheet, giving their name, location and details of their offer which will be available at the time of purchase of the wristbands (which will be sold in conjunction with the programme).

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In addition, there will be a separate listing on the Facebook page giving the same information.

If anyone wishes to participate in this scheme, take space at the event, or advertise in the programme then please contact one of the event organisers listed below.

Michael or Louise, Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts 01684 290845 or loopylou2009@hotmail.c o.uk Kerry Brooks, M&Co. Paul or Margaret Cronin, Avon Navigation Trust Joan Jennings Marina Court Chris Danter - Town Mayor Carol Crilly, Macmillan Fundraiser (01684) 772666 Jane Griffiths Community Builder (Roses Theatre) You can check out the event’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/Tew kesburysBigWeekend for more details too.

CAN YOU HELP? Tewkesbury Historical Society now believe they have traced the identity of all 156 names on the war memorial, apart from L. Jones and S.Davies.

The research is part of the society’s World War I Project. If you have any information please email johnhistory46@btinternet.com or call (01684) 294262. m Mark Harris, an archive manager at British Pathé, will present an illustrated talk History Through The Lens of British Pathé at the historical society’s next meeting. All welcome on Thurs 20th March, 7.45pm at the Methodist Church.

SHIP SHAPE QUIZ NIGHT There will be a quiz evening at the Watson Hall in Barton Street, Tewkesbury to mark the 190th Anniversary of the founding of the RNLI. Questions will be asked on Saturday, 22nd March from 7.30 pm.. For more details call 01684 773006.

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Leading Transport commentator Christian Wolmar is to address an open meeting at Tewkesbury Library’s Elmbury Room on Friday 7th March.

The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm, is being organised by the Ashchurch, Tewkesbury & District Rail Promotion Group. This is a non-political voluntary organisation whose aims are to promote local rail services, together with raising awareness of the local main-line station and increasing its use.

Light refreshments will be served before the meeting. For further details visit ashchurchandtewkesburyrail.webs.com

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TIDYING TEWKESBURY As the floods retreat two town councillors are looking for volunteers to help get the town looking spick and span ready for the summer.

Councillors Karen Brennan and Peggy Clatworthy want to set up Tidying Tewkesbury Team.They will be operation every Sunday in March.

Initially volunteers are being asked to turn up at the Town Hall any time between 10am and 3pm any Sunday in March – there will be a break for soup, rolls and coffee between 1pm and 1.30pm, and the sessions will finish at 4pm.

Family groups will be very welcome.

The team will be starting work on the Riverside, and will move on to Tolsey Lane and Quay Street, then as far back into the town as time permits.

It would be useful if as many volunteers as possible could bring spades and stiff brooms or any other tools they think may be useful.

Both Councillors can be contacted through the Town Hall.

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HIGH JACK! Tewkesbury & District from the air with Jack Boskett 1

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS as featured in issues of Tewkesbury Direct are available to order as prints from photographer Jack Boskett.

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To place an order, or for more information, please visit Jack Boskett Photography’s website www.jackboskett.co.uk

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Jack was taken into the air by helicopter pilot and local business owner Anthony Stockman.

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High above Priors Park

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In the second of our series of aerial photographs of Tewkesbury & District, Jack Boskett captured these two views above Priors Park.

Can you spot your own home? Plainly in view (above) are the floods of the rivers Severn (1) and Avon (2) to the west of the old town, with the abbey (3) virtually surrounded by water. The River Swilgate (4) has burst its banks over the Vineyards and (5) to the east of Priors Park. Margaret Road (6) and York Road (7) can also be seen.(8) is Aldi supermarket.

A slightly different view (left) focusses on Queen Margaret Primary School (9) with Tewkesbury RFC’s Moats ground (10) at the top of the photo. Queens Road (11) and York Road (12) complete the picture.

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THE BERKELEY ARMS Church Street, Tewkesbury Telephone: 01684 290555 Mobile 07931 692227 Real Pub • Real Food • Real Ale Children and Dogs Welcome See our main ad in Tewkesbury Direct

A warm welcome awaits you at the Railway Inn, Ripple, where Sue, Paul and Val pride themselves on serving delicious home-cooked food, well kept traditional beers and good wine at sensible prices.

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PUB QUIZ ????

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

1: Which is the only town or city in Worcestershire to have ever had a league football team?

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4: Standing at 1017 feet and completed in 2012, what and where is the tallest building in Europe?

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5: In Indian cookery, what is Aloo?

6: Which island’s parliament, said to be the world’s oldest (having been established over 1,000 years ago) is known as the Tynwald?

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FRI 28th MARCH: The Phil Beer Band, The Roses Theatre.

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SAT 29th MARCH: Conrad Carpenter, (guitar/vocals), The Berkeley Arms.

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TEWKESBURY CIVIC SOCIETY: Thursday 13th March. The Mitfords: their times and their friends, with Di Alexander. Elmbury Room, Tewkesbury Library, 7.30pm.

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

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2: Which celebrated horse won the Cheltenham Gold cup in 1964, 1965 and 1966?

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FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: you will find family and local historians at Tewkesbury Library, on most Thursday afternoons. Booking is essential: please call 01684 293086 for more information.

SUN 16th MARCH: Roger Danter, The Nottingham Arms.

New act (rock covers), Greg ‘the axeman’ Winters, White Bear, 4pm-7pm.

SUN 30th MARCH: Tasha, The Nottingham Arms.

Blues Anoraks (new act - harmonica/guitar) The White Bear, 4-7pm.

AFTER THE FLOODS ‘THANK YOU’ PARTY with BRYN THOMAS of Sax & Axe and other local musicians THURS 6th MARCH from 8pm WHITE BEAR TEWKESBURY GL20 5BU

FRI 21st MARCH: Lisbee Stainton, The Roses Theatre.

SAT 22nd MARCH: AFK (duo), The Berkeley Arms.

SUN 23rd MARCH: Sax n’ Axe, The Nottingham Arms.

Sean Saye, (acoustic covers), White Bear, 4-7pm.

TUES 25th MARCH: Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin, (BBC Radio Folk Awards ‘best duo) The Roses Theatre.

WED 26th MARCH: Folk Session, 8.15pm.

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PAUL’S DATE WITH SUPERSTAR Locally-based musician Paul O’Neill is to star in a new production of the celebrated stage show ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’

The singer-songwriter and front man with the Roving Crows, Paul O’Neill, will play one of the leading roles in the GODS and JLP.UK production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Gloucester Cathedral.

The production runs from 25th-29th March and sees Paul treading the boards as Caiaphas, Head of the Jews. Jon

Paul O’Neill

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Moses, the ITV ‘Superstar’ Finalist, plays Jesus and Daniel Haslam takes on the role of Judas.

Paul was born into a musical family and raised in Co.Kildare, Ireland. He moved to New York aged 25 and undertook formal training at AADA (The American Academy of Dramatic Arts) as well as becoming a member of the Neighbourhood Play Writers Lab. Paul is a founder member of the award winning local band Roving Crows, who are currently on tour with their second album ‘Deliberate Distractions.’

The album received four star reviews in the Financial Times and R2 music magazine.

The show runs at 7.30pm every evening with an additional 2pm matinee on Saturday 29th March.

The production has musical accompaniment by the Queen’s Philharmonic Orchestra and is directed by Ria Keen and Jerry Lane.

Tickets are available from tickets.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

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Telephone orders welcome - call us on 01684 294265

Friday 14th March EXPRESIDENTS playing live at the Anchor

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MARATHON MAN

Stuart Coxshall, licensee of Tewkesbury’s Royal Hop Pol Hotel, has entered this years London Marathon raising more money for the Wetherspoons chosen charity, Clic Sargent for cancer and leukaemia in children.

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TEWKESBURY SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Meetings start on Thursday 20th March 7.15 for 7.30pm and will run 3rd Thursday each month.

The guest medium for March will be Jan Higgins.

A very warm welcome awaits everyone from Rev Susan Thompson.

Tel 07970 747808 www.tewkesburyspiritualistchurch.com

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By no means is Stuart a seasoned runner, in fact he has not run since arriving in Tewkesbury six years ago.

However Stuart is chuffed to bits by the support shown by local customers as he has already raised £1,200 of his £1,800 target. A couple of events are planned on the run up to the day. Local ale brewers will be making donations during some forthcoming local brewery weeks and a cake sale is planned.

Staff of the Royal Hop Pole are always involving themselves in raising money for this needy charity and anyone interested in sponsoring Stuart should log on to http://www.justgiving.com/user/46138 700.

RNLI QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 22nd March 7.15 for 7.30. Entry £7.50 including supper, licensed bar and raffle.

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TEWKESBURY SUR LA MER

Calm waters on a beautiful winters evening,there are few places in England that have the changeable dynamics that the great town of Tewkesbury has.This view was captured through the lens of Nick Jones of the Photo Studio.

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Local sportsman, Kevin Emery, joins the Warners Group as the Isuzu Brand Specialist.

Former professional Cricketer for Hampshire, Warwickshire MCC and Dumbleton, Kevin will introduce the versatile range of vehicles to those who would benefit from owning one.

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Unfair dismissal claims Compromise agreements Redundancy cases Discrimination claims Disciplinary or Grievance procedures l Contracts of Employment l TUPE transfers

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Cheltenham Office 9 Imperial Square Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1QB 01242 235250

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Telephone 01684 276937 Email tewkesbury@rodericksdental.co.uk Web www.tewkesburyhousedental.co.uk Welcome to our new dentist Sheetal Patel Sheetal graduated from Newcastle University, after which she joined a busy practice in Kent with the aim of enhancing her skill and knowledge in general practice dentistry. She currently works for the Roderick's practices in both Tewkesbury and Gloucester.

Sheetal greatly enjoys her work and and has a particular interest in cosmetic treatments working to improve the appearance of teeth. She is currently working towards part 2 of the Membership of Joint Dental Faculties exam.

In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and reading.

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TEWKESBURY’S NEW BIKE MEDIC After being made redundant just before Christmas, Andy Dallibar decided to use the opportunity forced upon him to pursue a career he had always dreamed of.

All his life, cycling

has been a passion bordering on obsession. An avid road cyclist and mountain biker, he also has a strong interest in the mechanical side of the hobby and has assembled most of the bikes he has owned and

1-2 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PA 01684 296540

ridden himself, even building the wheels.

His new business, Tewkesbury Bike Medic, is aimed at providing Tewkesbury and the surrounding area with a complete bicycle repair service. Customers even have the option of a home visit: there is the facility to collect, repair and then return the bicycle in perfect working order.

Whether you need a puncture repaired (which can actually be done on your doorstep)

a full strip down and rebuild, or even making a bespoke, hand-assembled bike, using the finest components on the market, Andy has an extensive toolkit, wellequipped workshop and more than thirty years of experience in this field.

Andy is always available to offer friendly advice, to give technical and mechanical support at cycling events, as well as to organise local rides.

Please contact Andy via his Facebook page

Andy Dallibar with one of the bikes he repairs at his new business Tewkesbury Bike Medic.

“Tewkesbury Bike Medic” or www.tewkes-

burybikemedic.co.uk or on 07930 630958.

GENERAL SALE Thursday 13th March Starts 10.30am Viewing 12th March 10am - 6pm

www.churchstreet-auctions.co.uk We are the only auction rooms in Tewkesbury

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BETHAN GOES TO THE GAMES Seventeen year old local girl, Bethan Skuse, has been chosen as a Clydesider for the Commonwealth Games equivalent of a Games Maker for Glasgow 2014.

Bethan applied this events, has been nomitime last year and went nated for Young Official for an interview in of the Year and recently Glasgow in September. attended the National Bethan had to explain Young Officials why she wanted to go Academy in and what qualifications Loughborough. and experience she had Bethan is in the sixth in order to meet certain form at Tewkesbury criteria they had.

School and was recogShe was able to tell nised for her contributhem she is a member of tion to school sport at Cheltenham Harriers the recent awards and runs four times a evening. week, is also a junior She is going back to coach, a UK Athletics Glasgow on 7th March registered official and for training and will has been to big athletics have to go another two events as an official and or three times before the an athlete steward such games for further trainas the Indoor Grand ing and to collect her kit.

Prix, British The games start on Championships and 23rd July til 4th August.

Sainsburys School Volunteers must fund Games. everything themselves She has also helped at including all their travel local club and school and accommodation.

SINCERE APOLOGIES In our advertisement last month, Helen Gilleland, licensee of the Nottingham Arms, kindly endorsed our cleaning work we carried out there.

We want to point out that the before and after cleaning photographs were not of Helen’s cooker and ducting but were library photographs of previous work we had done elsewhere.

Helen runs a spotless

kitchen and provides very tasty home cooked food.

We are very sorry that out photographs may have inferred that they had been taken in Helen’s kitchen.

We would like to wish Helen every success in continuing to run a very successful town centre public house.

Clive Willis - CW Group Hygiene Services Ltd.

SAM CELEBRATES TWELVE YEARS AT THE LOWER LODE

Bethan Skuse will be heading to the Glasgow as a Clydesider.

Landlady, Samantha Snape, would like to welcome customers back to the Lower Lode Inn as soon as the floods subside.

“I am celebrating my twelfth year here and I am used to the pub flooding” says Sam. “It has been two

months this year but it has given me the time to plan some great food and events for the season. As soon as the floods go I hope to see all customers old and new, we have some great food and great ales, see you soon!”.

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A TEWKESBURY DIRECT INVESTIGATION

Why do Tewkesbury’s floods take so long to drain?

Trying to answer this question we visited the course of the River Severn during the flood looking at areas where the inundation occurs and where it disappears.

Flood waters flank the river to the south of Gloucester and then there are occasional flooded fields and waterways further down.

Reaching Newnham on Severn at low tide, it was clear that shoals, beaches and sandbanks were exposed. This indicates a much lower water level in the river at this point. However just a few miles back up stream at Minsterworth, it was clear that the river was struggling to cope with the flow.

It seems as if the river is too shallow at this point to carry away seasonal floods.

The subject of river dredging, has been receiving more attention as a result of the Somerset floods.

Perhaps the Severn needs similar treatment.

There are those that claim it would make no difference but it is clear

the waters have the potential to drain into the tidal reaches, if the river immediately south of Gloucester was deeper.

We apologise about the grainy quality of the photographs, they were taken on maximum telephoto from the top of Newnham Hill.

Exposed beach at Broadoak

The swollen river at Minsterworth

Sandbanks at Newnham

Fascinating Facts!

Did you know?

More people are killed annually by donkeys than die in air crashes!

But did you know?

The Bible says we all die because of sin! (Romans 6 v 23) Most people don’t like thinking about death. But perhaps we should!

If a plane falls out of the sky then we are forced to think about it. Do you know that in an extreme situation like that, most people start praying – even if they are atheist! Why?!....

Because deep down there is an inbuilt part of human psyche that says there is in fact a God.

To find out more - come along and meet us at Tewkesbury Library – 11:30am Sunday (Bible Hour) or Monday 7:45pm (Bible Reading Group).

For more info email info@tewkesburylightstand.co.uk or phone 01684 294833.

We are a small local group of Bible believers attempting to replicate first century Christianity.

Whether we die from a donkey kick or a plane crash or just old age – there is HOPE ...

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silurian Choir singing Workshop with

COME AND SING You are cordially invited to once again join the Silurian Choir of Tewkesbury in a 'Come and Sing' afternoon in the Main Hall of Tewkesbury School on Saturday 22nd March 2014 - registration 2p.m.

maria Jagusz – mezzo soprano

tewkesbury school hall saturday 22nd march 2014 2.00pm to 6.30pm and

Come & sing mozart - requiem Conductor - John Wilderspin accompanist - richard Knight Registration fee £10 - students under 18 years free (If applicable, please bring your own vocal score – hire copies available for a £2 fee) programme:-

Registration 2pm Vocal workshop 2.15pm Followed by Mozart Requiem – chorus rehearsal

After a tea break, there will be a complete sing through of Mozart Requiem at 5.30pm and the afternoon will end at 6.30pm.

Free parking, tea/coffee, cakes and a raffle!

for further details contact: diana Walkley 01684 275212 www.silurian-choir.org.uk • Registered Charity No. 1098886

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At 2.15p.m. Maria Jagusz, mezzo-soprano and President of the Choir, will give a singing workshop to offer advice and encouragement to all choral singers. This will be followed by a rehearsal of all the choral movements from the well loved and sublime Requiem Mass of Mozart. John Wilderspin, the choir's resident conductor, and Maria will add informative and constructive comments during the rehearsal.

At 5.30p.m. after a short tea/coffee and light refreshment break, there will be a complete performance of the Requiem including solo movements and the exhilarating afternoon will end at 6.30p.m.

Do pop along even if you haven't sung in a chorus for some time and renew your enthusiasm for the wonderful world of music.

Make the most of this opportunity and enjoy the delights of becoming

part of the great British tradition of Choral Singing! There will be a £10 charge to cover costs and some copies of the Mozart will be available to hire for a £2 additional fee, but if you have your own copy then please take it along with you.

You can obtain further details by contacting Diana Walkley 01684 275212 or from members of the society.

MARIE CURIE SUCCESS A recent fundraiser at Ell Hair Salon in aid of Marie Curie raised £288.

Owner of the Barton Street salon, Emma Lawson, was really pleased and asked us to

thank Eileen of Neals Yard, Faye of Body Bliss, Miki of Body 2 Soul, Hayley and Keri of Devine Beauty, Sue and Kirsty from Zumba Dance, Lorna of Butterfly Bakery, Louise

and Mike from Cards & Gifts, Justine Shackleton Beauty, Caroline of Mary Kay, Vicky Nails, Jo Castleton from Retro Attire and the Hilton for all their support.

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What should you do when you suffer from mechanical pain?

We all suffer from a degree of minor mechanical pain at times; whether it's a sore back from sleeping on the sofa, or simply the years taking their toll, a headache from using the laptop too much; or even a more severe pain like sciatica or a rugby

injury.

If you're sensible, these problems will usually resolve themselves within a few days. If it's taking longer than this then it may be worth seeking professional help to put you right again.

Where can you find help?

At Back In Action, near Tewkesbury Abbey, we are able to provide a range of care, including chiropractic and therapeutic massage, to help at such times. We treat each patient as an individual, and tailor our treatments accordingly, using a host of treatment options, advice

The first cuckoo

Steve and Sandy Yardley received a hamper of food and goodies in the recent Tewkesbury Cuckoo Competition.

Twenty six local shops participated and entrants had to spot any items in the shop windows that had been deliberately placed as an odd item out.

Organiser Helen Burns said “Watch out on Facebook for the next competition in May�.

and exercises to get you back in action as quickly as possible.

Why not pop in and see us on our open day at number 71 Church

Street on Saturday 29th March.

PHOTOCOPYING AND MORE Steve Cooper of Cartridge World in Barton Street would like to thank all his customers for their ongoing support and inform readers that the company can offer photocopying, while

you wait and short run printing from emails, memory stick or from the Internet.

Steve also stocks a range of stationery, which maybe useful to some, since the recent sad closure of

Osbournes in the High Street, and of course the usual ink cartridges and printers.

Call in to Cartridge World 84 Barton Street or ring 01684 276889.

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ELECTRIC EVENING FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS

The mysteries of Watts, Ohms, Volts and Amps were explained to the Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service during one of their weekly training evenings in February.

Head of Severn Unit Nic Price said "Unit member Russell Davidson lead the training session which also covered boat circuitry and he explained this with the help of a working model he had cleverly devised and made.

Please can you help, we need: Members were shown how to test for faults and Clothes, Handbags, Books, CDs, DVDs, were given full instrucAudio Books, Large Print, Sheet Music tion on the importance of Puzzles, Pictures, Prints, Maps, Stamps choosing the correct fuse and it was a most interCollection can be arranged esting and informative meeting”.

Bookworm Tewkesbury Transport When the weather and river conditions Offers door to door transport to medical Pictured are members of Severn Unit MVS examining the working model of a allow the unit is hoping and healthcare appointments. boat circuitry system. From Left to Right Russ Davidson, Jane Thomas, David to start work on preparVolunteer drivers needed - mileage paid Peet, Sue Yates, Nic Price, Alec Boddam-Whetham and John Leigh. ing their boats for the Spring and Summer Registered Charity No. 1142225 Season as one of their Easter Saturday and first tasks is to help proSunday. If anyone wishvide safety cover for es to take part in the pro9am-5pm Monday-Saturday some of the water based cession of boats please events as well as leading could they contact Nic 150 High Street, Tewkesbury the procession of decoPrice Tel. 07814 913995. rated boats during Supporting local charities and Cancer Research UK Tewkesbury's "Big KEMERTON Weekend" planned for GARDENING

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CLUB present the Kitchen Garden with Sarah Malleson from Hidcote Manor Wednesday 19th March at 7pm.

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This Dutch barn at Conderton had fallen victim to the recent high winds and storms.With weather this severe, homes and businesses in the area have stood up remarkably well to the conditions.

The

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MOTHERS DAY 30TH MARCH BRING MUM FOR A GREAT TREAT

MUMS EAT FOR FREE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP RACE WEEK RACING BREAKFASTS FROM 9.00AM EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY - ONLY £5.00 NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT & SID’S BIRTHDAY SATURDAY 8TH MARCH DJ Benny, Severnsiders GWA SUNDAY ROASTS ONLY £6.00 choice of 4 meats & homemade Yorkshire Puddings

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EXCELLENT HOMECOOKED FOOD & OUR RENOWNED TASTY PIES STEAK & KIDNEY, STEAK & ALE, CHICKEN & MUSHROOM

COME & DISCOVER TEWKESBURY, CYCLISTS WELCOME, WE HAVE A SECURE BIKE LOCKUP LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY EVENINGS DOG FRIENDLY PUB

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Have you visited the Bell recently?

Rus!c meets contemporary in this local village pub. A fabulous, roaring open log fire offers a unique centre point for diners in the restaurant, crea!ng a warming homely atmosphere. Browse our selec!on of menus offering superb home cooked food from tradi!onal dishes such as Ba ered Fish & Chips and Steak & Ale Pie. Or try “Stone Cooking” where you can enjoy a range of 21 day aged steaks or sample more unusual dishes such as kangaroo, crocodile or ostrich.

Visit us at Sunday lunch!me for a delicious home cooked roast dinner with two choices of freshly carved meats each week all served with tradi!onal roast trimmings.

Our four individually designed en-suite bed and breakfast rooms provide a warm home-from-home feel at an excellent rate.

Separate residents’ access gives you the freedom to explore the surrounding area; perhaps a leisurely stroll in the countryside or a visit to one of the many picturesque riverside towns, all within a short drive.

Mothering Sunday Sunday 30th March Homemade Spring Leek & Herb Soup Crusty Bread

Goat’s Cheese & Fig Tartlet Rocket Salad

Duck & Orange Pâté Cranberry Compote, Toast

••• Roast Sirloin of Cotswold Beef Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Gravy

Roast Leg Of Lamb Redcurrant Stuffing

Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet Coriander Potato Ros!, Lime Hollandaise

Bu ernut Squash, Spinach & Tomato Tikka Masala Steamed Rice & Poppadum

••• Chocolate & Hazelnut Bread & Bu er Pudding Custard

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COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF WINE Bring this voucher along on Mother’s Day to receive a complimentary bo le of house white or red wine.

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CELEBRATION CREATIONS, STILL TOO GOOD TO SHARE Further to our feature on celebration cakes in last months issue we have received some photos from readers of Tewkesbury Direct showing their creative skills.

Samantha Priest says “I just like making cakes, and as I work full time this is just a hobby for me. I

am going to have a stall at Tewkesbury Farmers Markets in March where I will be selling all sorts of cakes and will also have some on display to show what I can do.”

Samantha can be contacted via her website www.misspscakeshop.com

Samantha Priest

Faye Thomas made these two lovely birthday cakes for her sons Finn and Rory, what lucky boys they are to have such a clever Mum! Keep sending those cake pictures in to tewkesburydirect@googlemail.com.

Samantha Priest

Samantha Priest

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Ask Dr Ruparelia at Tewkesbury Dental or a member of his practice team for more information on 01684 295900

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RAMP UP THE RED Last month Karl Robinson took part in the British Heart Foundations 'Ramp Up The Red' Campaign by having his hair dyed red and styled into a mohican style.

Karl would like to thank Ian and Sue of I & P Finishings and everyone who gave their support and donations and is pleased to announce that he raised a little over £600 for this worthwhile cause.

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METAL DETECTING with Stuart Borley

The coin that was made twice

This month we feature a five shilling piece dated 1804 that Stuart found recently.

This is an interesting find in more ways than one as the coin was struck by the Soho Mint in Birmingham between 1804 and 1811,

although all the coins minted bear the date 1804.

The other anomaly is that the coin was originally a Spanish American eight realy coin but was overstruck (remade into the five shilling coin) because of

a shortage of British silver coins at the time.

If you would like Stuart to discover any history on your property using metal detection.

Please call him on 07894 432901.

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

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

MOtHerS DaY 30th March at HILtON PUCKrUP HaLL HOteL & GOLf CLUB From the salad bar Selection of mixed salads, dips & dressings Platters of cold cuts Proscuctio ham, salami, garlic sausage & pickles roast vegetables, feta & olives Baby tomato, mozzarella & basil salad Cream of wild mushroom & tarragon soup From the carvery

freshly carved & accompanied with a selection of vegetables & roast potatoes

Honey roasted ham, roast sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding Seared fillet of salmon, tomato & tarragon salsa four cheese ravioli, olive, tomato & red onion salad For our little guests Mini Hilton Burgers tomato pasta Chicken dippers Chips

From the dessert table apple & mixed berry crumble tart, vanilla custard Platter of mini gateaux Strawberry, tiramisu, mandarin, black forest, mixed berry Selection of cut fresh fruits & berries

£22.50 per adult £11.20 for children up to 12 years of age, children under 5 eat free £19.20 for Livingwell & Golf Club members £9.60 for children up to 12 years of age, children under 5 eat free Should you have any dietary requirements please advise us at the time of booking

Lunch is served 12pm – 3pm, please reserve your table by calling 01684 296200

Planning a wedding, social event or christmas Party?

Come and join us on Sunday 2nd March from 11:00 – 15:00 and see why Hilton Puckrup Hall is the perfect venue for your event.

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TEWKESBURY RESTAURANT HELPS SAVE THE CHILDREN Another successful Charity lunch for Save the Children,was held at the Rajshahi Restaurant in Tewkesbury’s High Street recently.

• Award-winning produce including our GOLD award homecured bacon, award-winning sausages, black pudding, sausage rolls, and much more • Homemade pork pies NOW available!

• Catch 'em while they're hot! Homemade pies, pasties, sausage rolls and faggots cooked daily • NEW Range of homemade chorizo and salami NOW available • Your stockist of British and free range produce, Gloucester Old Spot Pork, Game now available and much, much more at your friendly, local, traditional butchers Like us on Facebook

This the third occasion that the owner Nasir Uddin and his staff have opened on a Sunday lunchtime for the charity Members of the Tewkesbury group of Save the Children were very grateful for this opportunity and for the continued support shown from the people of Tewkesbury and from the surrounding areas who attend their various fundraising events.

It was a very happy successful event raising £480.

For every £1 raised, 89 pence goes straight to be used in the most deserving areas, both in the UK and 120 other countries where Save the Children provide help.

The remaining 11 pence goes to providing resources and support to enable more fund raising.

The local group would like to thank to everyone for enabling them to continue to make a real difference in children's lives.

Pictures from Save the Children’s fund raising lunch If anyone would like more information or would like to join our

Save the Children in Tewkesbury, please call 01684 299298

ON SO U G IN EN M M CO ALS US CI EN PE M YS W IL NE DA

MO BO TH OK 30 ERI NOW th NG F MA SU OR RC ND H AY

A warm welcome from Dan, Jess and the team

Irish Nights at The Farmers Arms - Great Food, Great Craic!

FRIDAY 14th MARCH - GOLD CUP IRISH NIGHT - SEAN DUNN & JIMMY MACK

FRIDAY 28th MARCH A NIGHT WITH NOBBY

Featuring an Evening of Fantastic Irish Songs from two amazing artists.

Enjoy Classic Irish Cooking at its best. 2 courses of fabulous food and live music

A Local Irishman singing classic Irish Folk Music with plenty of jokes and banter.

Enjoy Classic Irish Cooking at its best. 2 courses of fabulous food and live music.

All for only £15 per person

All for only £15 per person

Coming Soon to The Farmers Arms - An evening with the legendary Paul Salvage Paul Salvage rose to fame in 1992 when he won STARS IN THEIR EYES (22 million viewers) with Bobby Hatfield's of Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody.

You will witness his own great voice plus those of over 40 celebrity singing artists. Enjoy his wit and great food too - one night only - Saturday 19th April.

SUPPER CLUB TUESDAY EVENINGS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Fabulous Three Course Meal only £12 per head Take advantage of this amazing offer by booking and preordering by 10 pm Monday evening. The menu changes weekly to add variety and can be found on our website or at the bar. More details on our website.

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright ing flooding in many local areas.. says Sgt Henry Wright of Tewkesbury Police.

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peoples livelihoods have been affected there have also been many stories of good will and communities coming together to help others who are elderly or vulnerable.

However there have also been some problems caused by what can only be called selfish behaviour.

It has been necessary to close numerous roads over the last week which has caused major disruption there are two main reasons for this, public safety and damage to property.

The first reason is fairly obvious where the flood water is so deep the road is completely impassable, however we have had numerous instances where motorists have ignored road closures no doubt as they drive 4 x4 vehicles and believe they can get through. The actions of this small minority who ignore these signs have caused damage to property as the "bow wave" they cause can breach the sand bag defences and send water into homes.

I hope we have seen the last of the flood water but if we have further problems this Spring please do not be tempted to ignore the signs, any infringements will be dealt with robustly.

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Opinion: High Street changes are right for pedestrians Dear Tewkesbury Direct, I write with reference to the articles on Tewkesbury High Street by Anthony Stockman, published in your January and February 2014 editions.

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Paradoxically that might help traffic flow as the able-bodied avoid the pedestrian crossings which, of course, do impede the traffic.

As for off-street parking, if we do obtain a Genuine Parking Review, I dream that the system be changed to payment on leaving with the first half hour free.

That would encourage shoppers to make a rational decision on how long they spend in the shops without the fear that too much time would incur a penalty payment.

We would then all, shoppers and pedestrians alike, be treated like adults.

Sincerely, J. A. Dixon, Tewkesbury.

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Many people who visit me, writes David Slater, local Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, seek help for a problem that they may have had for years but have felt almost too embarrassed to mention – Anxiety and Panic Attacks.

This is one of the most common problems that people present when they visit me. They usually see me as a last resort and are so often annoyed that they had not taken the decision to seek help earlier as the situation is totally treatable !

Panic Attacks are not imaginary . They are real and can be truly debilitating. Some people have them to the extent that they feel they are about to draw their last breath !

Do you suffer from Panic Attacks ? Well, let me tell you, YOU DO NOT NEED TO, and my column this month will show you how to beat them and, with practice, kick them out of your life for good !

If you feel a Panic coming on follow this procedure and you will be amazed how effective it can be.

Breathe into a paper bag. You breathe in your exhaled carbon dioxide and that can quickly balance the gasses in your blood and ease the symptoms.

As an alternative you can hold your breath for the count of 10 and then take slow and deep breaths right down into your tummy and not just your chest.

Divert the focus off the symptoms. Dont say “Relax” or “Stop Panicking” but rather think about what is on TV or what you are going to have for your meal. Anything other than the panic itself.

Remind yourself that nobody has ever died from a Panic Attack. They are uncomfortable but that is as far as it goes.

Focus your attention on something outside your own body and symptom feelings. Easy to count backwards ion 3s from 100 or go through the words of a favourite song or poem or just concentrate and what there is to see around you in as much detail as possible. Chat with anyone by you but NOT about how you feel.

Trying to run away and leave the situation causing the problem will only help to reinforce the face that your panic attacks are unbearable. Stay put where you are, If you can sit for a moment that’s fine. Just allow the symptoms to pass and you will gain confidence in your ability to cope.

The more you do this and the more you do not allow the panics to take over your lives the more you will notice just how strong you are and how the power of the panics dissolve to the extent that they can totally disappear.

The more you believe this the easier it is to achieve. Remember YOU have the CHOICE. Take control or be controlled! A ‘no brainer’ when you think about it!

This sounds to good to be true? NOT AT ALL. One patient sent me a Christmas card on which she wrote “ Thank you for giving me back my life.”

She had discovered that Panics need not hold her back any more and was celebrating her success. You can do the same!

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright Continued from page 46

hood of water entering the exhaust and stalling the engine.

Test your brakes as soon as you can after driving through any water after checking there's no one behind you and remember the motorist in front might just be doing the same thing.

Please remember that if you drive too fast through water and soak pedestrians or cyclists, you could be prosecuted for driving without reasonable consideration to other road users. This can result in fine and penalty points on your licence.

Crime Trends Unfortunately the problem we had at the end of last year with catalytic converter thefts has started up again. Vans and 4x4's with their higher ground clearance are better in the floods but unfortunately they are also easier to crawl under which make them

more vulnerable to this kind of theft.

Park your vehicle in a well lit area or if it is parked on you drive fit a security light. You can also purchase an anti theft device called a "Catloc" these are not cheap but perhaps something to be considered when your exhaust system is due for replacement.

Neighbourhood Watch I have added the following article outlining the excellent crime prevention work done by our Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Matt Morris.

Neighbourhood Watch is recognised nationally as one of the most effective voluntary organisations and the best example of police and communities working in partnership to reduce crime and the fear of crime, build safer communities and improve the quality of life.

Neighbourhood Watch started in 1982 and is now the largest voluntary organisation covering 6 million households with 27% of the population belonging to Neighbourhood Watch in 160,000 schemes across the country. As a

THE AIMS OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH To reduce opportunities for crime and to make it more difficult for the would-be thief, vandal or criminal to act.

To build up a community spirit so that you and all your neighbours can work together for everybody's benefit.

To work in partnership with the police and local organisations to raise awareness and, where possible, minimise the fear of crime.

national charity it is supported by the Home Office, the Association of Chief Police Officers and sponsored nationally by a number of major commercial organisations.

The local Association was formed in 1999 and all NHW schemes in the Tewkesbury Policing Area are members.

The Association takes responsibility for promoting the welfare and development of NHW Schemes and assists individual schemes where necessary. It acts as the liaison point between schemes and the police and promotes crime prevention.

Much more information can be found by putting Tewkesbury Neighbourhood Watch into your search engine.

If you are interesting in setting up a scheme then please contact matt.morris@gloucestershire.police.uk Police Sergeant Henry Wright Tewkesbury Police

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SQUASH GIRLS WIN INTER COUNTIES Gloucestershire girls under-17’s squash team, who all train at Tewkesbury Park, have been crowned inter-counties champions for the second year running.

Jade Rothman, Amber Peacey and Beth Parker (pictured above) defeated Yorkshire in the final.

Jordan Hardwick and Ryan Wilson, also from Tewkesbury Park, formed part of the winning under-17 Boys Gloucestershire team.

Tewkesbury Park’s squash courts are at the hotel, golf and country club in Lincoln Green Lane.

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