Tewkesbury Direct Magazine May 2014

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TOWN BUZZED OVER THE ‘BIG WEEKEND’ Thousands of locals and visitors turned out to throng the streets of Tewkesbury for the first ever ‘big weekend’ - held over Easter.

The organisers of th weekend were delighted with the turn-out for the first event of its kind in many years.

Everyone enjoyed the parade, entertainment, fairs and events in and around the town.

One visitor commented “'As I looked up the street, waiting for the parade, I could see all the people waiting in anticipation and I felt quite emotional - mainly with memories of carnivals past that I could remember watching or being part of” Paul Gower added “There was a fantastic community spirit,” while Independent Phoenix

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ARRIVALLL ARRIVES THIS MONTH Tewkesbury Battlefield Society’s new ‘Arrivall’ sculptures are set to be dedicated over the May Bank Holiday.

The service will be performed by the Vicar of Tewkesbury before they are handed over to the Borough Council and erected at the Stonehills roundabout.

CLEEVE STREET FAIIR SUN 1st JUNE No rain on our parade! (Photos: Jack Boskett) Trader Kim Yaxley commented: “Thank you to everyone who helped organise the Tewkesbury Big Weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed being part of it, and look forward to next year’s event.” More pics P48

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BECKFORD’S OPEN VILLAGE WEEKEND Beckford is holding an Open Village weekend this year on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June.

During the afternoon on these two days many village gardens will be open for you to visit and enjoy in all their floral splendour.

In addition to the lovely gardens on display, the extraordinarily beautiful twelfth century Church of St John the Baptist will be decorated with flowers.

There will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy refreshments; afternoon teas, home-made cakes, ice creams and a champagne bar will all be available.

Other attractions throughout this weekend include a plant sale, steam engines, the stunning model of Beckford church, classic cars and

Beckford’s historic church

(Photo: Megan Weaver)

vintage Airstream caravan, historic radio collection, local crafts, and an exhibition of old photographs.

For the sports minded, there is also tennis and croquet, plus the opportunity to visit the famous Beckford Silk centre.

The ticket price is £5 (under 12's free) and this provides admission to the open gardens and access to all the attractions. Parking is free.

Funds raised will go toward the upkeep of the village church.

Carved doorway, Beckford church (Pic: Megan Weaver)

Award winning Master Butchers PIG ROASTS OUR SPECIALITY Whatever the occasion, we offer a full pig roast service from 50 to 350 people

LAST OF THE LINE BOOK WILL HELP CHURCH Tony Green, who spent most of his life living in the village of Beckford, has recorded his experiences in a new book.

The publication tells of Tony’s childhood at Beckford and Bredon schools, his work on the railway at Beckford, life in the Vale of Evesham and his sporting pursuits with nearby Ashton-under-Hill Cricket Club.

Called ‘The Last of The Line,’ the book is available from Beckford Stores or through Ashton Cricket Club.

Priced at £6 a copy, £2 from each sale will go towards funds of Beckford’s St John The Baptist Church.

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.

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Double celebration at Mitton Manor Pre-School There was a double celebration for staff, children and mums at Tewkesbury’s Mitton Manor Pre-School recently.

All mothers of preschool children were invited along to the hall in Carrant Road, where the children went on to the stage to show pictures they had painted of their mums, and to sing special Mother's Day songs.

“On the same morning, we also surprised one of our staff, Jill Croker, who has completed 21 years working at Mitton Manor PreSchool, said administrator Ali Jones.

“Jill started working with us in 1993. We arranged for her family and friends to come

Jill Croker at Mitton Manor Pre-School

along to help surprise her. We played a slideshow of old pictures of her working with the children, and she was

presented with a number of cards and gifts.

“It was a memorable and special morning for all involved.”

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Bredon is once again this year hosting a Flower Festival centred on St Giles Church where the theme will be 'Books in Bloom'.

It will take place on the weekend of 27th29th June.

In addition to church displays there will be open gardens in Bredon and on the Saturday and Sunday there will be an art exhibition in the village school hall.

Refreshments will be available all day at The Manor House in Bredon on the banks of the Avon.

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SATURDAY 26th JULY from 2.30pm This year’s event, raising money for CANCER RESEARCH, is being produced and directed by TIM PITMAN - ‘The Voice of Somerset.’

Tim Pitman is one of Britain’s leading classical singers and has been performing and producing concerts and festivals for many years. Tim, and his sound, lighting and marquee team will be providing facilities to enhance everyone’s enjoyment and to combat the British summer weather!

U2 ELEVATION UK’s Leading U2 Tribute Band The ultimate Bono doppelganger, so similar, in fact, that Stuart (AKA Bono) was asked to appear on British TV. An unrivalled band capturing the passion, energy and emotion of this remarkable legendary supergroup.

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The lead singer is the voice of Jon Bonjovi on the Sony Playstation games. He sounds identical to the man himself and sings in the same key as the original songs.

THE ROVING CROWS UK’s Best Irish Folk Band which has won several awards. In 2011 they won 2 Irish Music Awards; Top Celtic Rock Band and Top Fiddle Player. 2012 they won Best Folk Act. Appeared on Mike Harding’s Folk Show and the Paul O’Grady Show.

Spiral Earth’s Top Live Act 2014.

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THE RAMRODS

‘The Voice of Somerset’

Cheltenham's famous band Rock and Roll covers from the Fifties and Swinging Sixties

Songs from Roy Orbison and other great artists

Acoustic duo featuring great songs from the ages

We have arranged an amazing music line up including some of UK’s leading tribute bands. We have a wide selection of fabulous food including a pig roast, a barbecue and plenty of beer, cider and wine. Tickets on sale now - limited numbers so book fast to save missing out on what will be a great musical event.

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SATURDAY 24th MAY An Italian evening with

SARAH MINNS The internationally renowned opera singer who is currently starring in The Young Wife in London will perform for diners on this very special evening.

(See our article on page 23).

SATURDAY 21st JUNE

BLACK & WHITE NIGHTS A Tribute to Roy Orbison A new show, directed, produced and starring The Voice of Somerset

TIM PITMAN Amazing evening combined with a fabulous meal!

SATURDAY 28th JUNE An evening with the

STAN TERRY AS ROD STEWARD Back by popular demand!

Featuring the best songs from Rod Stewart combined with a fabulous meal. A truly remarkable performance.

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Creative Writing Workshop: The Importance of Setting Gloucestershire writer, John Moore, fictionalised his beloved Tewkesbury as the town of Elmbury and this setting is fundamental to some of his best loved books.

Gloucestershire-based Andrew Taylor, is one of this country’s leading crime writers, and the John Moore Museum is delighted to announce that he will be holding a three hour creative writing master class workshop on Saturday 10th May 2014.

The focus will be on the importance of setting in a novel.

The American Boy and his latest book, The Scent of Death.

The American Boy, a gothic mystery linked to Edgar Allan Poe's boyhood years in England, was one of the ten titles featured in Channel 4's Richard and Judy Book Club 2005 and was also selected for The Times Top Ten Crime Novels of the Decade.

Tickets, priced £15, are available from the in advance only from the John Moore Museum in Church Street. Spaces are limited.

Birds of Prey Day Andrew Taylor

Andrew has been the CWA awarded Diamond Dagger for excellence in crime writing, and is the unique triple winner of the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger for his novels The Office of the Dead,

Falconry was an incredibly popular sport in Tudor times. Henry VIII was a keen falconer and Anne Boleyn even had a crowned white falcon as part of her badge.

The Heraldic meaning of the falcon/hawk is ‘one who does not rest until objective achieved.’

During May half term you can go along to the

£8.00.

Sessions will take place from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

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John Moore Museum and learn how important birds of prey were to the Tudors, plus you'll meet a Kestrel, a Buzzard, a Peregrine Falcon, a Barn Owl and an Eagle Owl. On Saturday 24th May a costumed falconer from Midlands-based J.R.C.S Falconry will tell you all about these amazing creatures, the ancient art of falconry and answer all your questions.

This is an ideal activity for families and especially those with children studying the Tudors at school.

Admission is £3.00 for adults, £2.50 for seniors and student, £2.00 for children. Family tickets are available for

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CHEERS FOR CHARITY The Midlands Air Ambulance was presented with a cheque by CAMRA last month.

A total of £627.56 was raised in aid of the charity at Tewkesbury's Winter Ale Festival in early 2014. The Midland air ambulance is currently based next to the M5 motorway services at Strensham.

Pictured left are: Jules Spiers, Gareth Hill, Christine Comens and Alastair McNeill with the cheque at Strensham. (Photo: Jack Boskett)

JOBCENTRE MOVES TO COUNCIL OFFICES Tewkesbury’s Jobcentre has relocated in a move that will add another vital organisation to Tewkesbury Borough Council’s public services centre.

The Jobcentre, which was previously located on Church Street in Tewkesbury, moved into the borough council’s offices on Gloucester Road last month.

NEW LINE DANCING CLASSES FOR TEWKESBURY New Liners is a Line Dance Class which is taking place once a week in Tewkesbury, which has been put together by Billy Wells from Brockworth.

Billy has been line dancing for twelve years, and has set up the new classes for anyone over the age of sixteen.

The class will take place on a Thursday evening at Tewkesbury School in the drama hall, from 7.00pm until 9.00pm.

For further information on the fun and easy to learn activity, email newliners@outlook.com

HUGE RANGE OF SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES & BUSHES

Severn Unit MVS Exercise at Port of Bristol Members of Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service recently took part in a very interesting table exercise at their last visit to the Emergency Marine Centre at the Port of Bristol.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “We attend visits to the EMC on a regular basis which gives our volunteer members an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the equipment available in the room.

“This familiarisation stands us in very good stead when we are invited to take part in exercises with other departments and if there is a real incident.

“At our visit last month our own Port Liaison Officer, Peter Collins, planned an imaginative oil pollution incident involving a collision between the dredger the Welsh Piper and the Cable Layer Tyco Resolute.

“We were joined by Deputy Haven Master Peter Stickland in the role of Incident Controller, which gave Peter and ourselves a good opportunity to work together for the first time.”

Pictured are members of Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service during their water rescue display at Tewkesbury's Big Weekend. Head of Unit Nic Price said “We showed how to recover a casualty using our new Fibrelight Rescue Cradle kindly donated by MFC Survival which is a demonstration of an offshore recovery and we were pleased to assist during Tewkesbury's Big Weekend.”

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Join us for delirious home made cakes, pastries and refreshments TUESDAY PIE AND PUD 2 Courses £9.99 WEDNESDAY ROAST LUNCH 3 Courses £11.25 FRIDAY FISH DISHES 3 Courses £11.25 SUNDAY LUNCH Variety of roasts from £7.95 Bookings always advisable for our popular Sunday Lunches Daily specials board - walkers and cyclists always welcome

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ROOM TO LET AT BODY2SOUL Would suit any therapist with own client base. Please contact Niki for more details on Tewkesbury (01684) 273014

EYELASH EXTENSIONS Only £45 with Sarah this month Brown lashes now available

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ADAM’S EYE IN THE SKY Local businessman Adam Jackson has put together an interesting new website showing the villages around Tewkesbury from a different perspective.

Adam, Bredon, control camera

who lives in uses a remote drone with a mounted ben-

eath it, to take images above ground level but well below the height normally associated with

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aerial photography.

“The camera is operated via an iPhone app when the handset is mounted onto the controller,” said Adam.

“The drone is a Phantom 2 Vision quadcopter and the pictures can come from a maximum height of about 300 feet, which is the limit of the wifi communication between the drone and handset for the camera. It can take 12 megapixel still photos or full HD video.

vacy reasons.

“The Phantom Vision is quite an advanced drone with features such as built-in GPS, meaning if it loses the signal from the handset for any reason it returns to where it took off from and lands automatically. Or it will hover in one place without any operator input, using the GPS signal for location.”

Adam has loaded the photos he has taken so far on to a new website, w w w. t h e o c a i r. c o m ,

Avon Weir (Photo: Adam Jackson)

We offer the following treatments: Routine Chiropody treatment i.e. Reduction of callous treatment of corns etc.

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St Giles’ Church, Bredon (Photo: Adam Jackson)

“Even though they are basically just toys, operation of drones is covered by the Air Navigation Order which is overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Drones can be operated well away from buildings and people by anyone, but if you want to get closer the CAA can issue licences for their operation after achievement of specific qualifications, although there are strict limits on where and how a drone can be flown for safety and pri-

where they are free to download.

“At the moment there are photos there from Tewkesbury, Bredon and Overbury, but if anyone has something specific they would be interested in being photographed then they can give me a shout, “ Adam added.

“I'm not charging for copies of the photos as it is just for my interest at the moment, although I may try to make a business out of it in the future if it takes off.”

No pun intended!

Late night appointments are now available with Gemma and Tim on Thursdays and Fridays (subject to availability)

The Cuttiing Crew: Gemma, Tim & Emma with Alan

We have local drivers in clean cars and offer a reliable, friendly service for both local and long distance work

For bookings or quotes please call

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Bredon

£500,000

Church End

This home sits in a prominent position backing onto the Church in the hamlet of Church End. Surprisingly spacious with 3 reception rooms; lounge with modern fuel burner; contemporary integrated kitchen/ breakfast room; utility; downstairs wc; 4 bedrooms; ensuite; double garage; landscaped garden; UPVC double glazed windows. EPC D.

£499,950

No Chain. This is a lovely conversion of a Victorian barn located within the curtilage of the Manor House.With its own private and beautifully planted gardens, it has ample driveway parking; 3 double bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge with log burner; large kitchen/dining room; downstairs wc; study; and views to Bredon Hill. EPC F.

Great Washbourne

£475,000

Pamington

£375,000

Twyning

Rarely available within cul du sac position and within easy walking distance of the village shop, green and local inn, this is an immaculately presented Mews home. 3 bedrooms; ensuite potential; separate dining hall; lounge with log burner; low maintenance pretty rear garden; contemporary bathrooms; garage; parking. EPC D.

£300,000

Tewkesbury

Fantastic opportunity! With pretty outlook over fields from the rear this is a detached 4 bedroom home. Large kitchen/dining/family room with patio doors to the rear; lounge; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; single garage; walking distance to local supermarket; and town centre.

EPC D.

£260,000

Eldersfield

What a fabulous location Offering the opportunity to create a wonderful home, or just maintain as is as a second home, this is a village cottage in a lovely rural location. No Chain. Oil fired central heating; double bedroom; kitchen; lounge; utility; downstairs bathroom; outbuildings; fields on two sides and sitting centrally within its large gardens approx. ¾ acre unmeasured. EPC tba.

£250,000

This is a lovely mews cottage located on the edge ofTewkesbury within 1.5 miles of the centre and yet in a semi rural location.

Dating back to the mid 1800s it has been refurbished and now offers modern accommodation. 3 bedrooms; lounge/dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; conservatory; views; ample driveway parking; pretty garden. EPC F

Walton Cardiff Village

£250,000

Tewkesbury

An elegant period home located within walking distance of the town, countryside walks and local supermarket. 4 bedrooms; dining/kitchen/family room; separate lounge with open fire; utility room; downstairs wc; gas central heating; double glazing; lovely rear garden. EPC E.

£247,500

Newtown

£225,000

Walton Cardiff

£215,000

Northway

£210,000

Non estate, generously proportioned family home in this popular village within easy walking distance of the village shop, school, church and inn. 5 bedrooms; master with dressing area and ensuite; large kitchen/dining room; utility; study; conservatory; lounge with log burner; private gardens; gas central heating; double glazed windows. EPC C.

Characterful 1930s detached village home with delightful outlook to Cleeve Hill. Benefitting from solar power panels generating power and income; 3 double bedrooms; garage; driveway parking; pretty garden; master with ensuite; stunning kitchen/dining room; Great location between Tewkesbury & Bishops Cleeve. EPC D.

Immaculately presented inside and out, this spacious 4 bedroom semi-detached home is located within the popular area of Newtown. Lounge, separate dining room; modern kitchen; 4 bedrooms; integral garage, pretty landscaped gardens; parking; easy access to convenience shops, schools, town centre and motorway network.

EPC tba.

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With the advantage of gated driveway on the side of the property leading to the single garage, this home is located on the established area of this popular residential development.

4 bedrooms; master with ensuite. Contemporary styled kitchen/dining room with underfloor heating; Brand new upvc double glazed windows. Pretty garden.. EPC C.

Extended detached 3 bedroom home with the advantage of large lounge, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with patio doors to the rear garden. Garage on the side with power and light; mature planted rear garden with gated side access to the front; driveway parking. EPC C.

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Detached bungalow with two bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room and dual aspect lounge with patio doors out onto the attractively designed low maintenance rear garden. Detached single garage, gated side access. Quiet private road within with lovely semi rural location between Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Evesham. EPC D.

Little Beckford

£195,000

Mitton

£185,000

Popular location for this semi-detached 3 bedroom home with generously proportioned rooms. This property has a kitchen/dining room at the rear with lovely light lounge at the front; upstairs shower room; gated side access to the rear garden; single garage; parking. EPC D.

Popular location for this traditional solidly built semi-detached home with the advantage of 3 good sized bedrooms, with upstairs bathroom and lounge/dining room; kitchen/breakfast room; garage; ample driveway parking; good size level rear garden; combination gas central heating boiler; double glazed windows. EPC tba.

Walton Cardiff

A beautifully presented, spacious 3 bedroom semidetached home in the popular Walton Cardiff residential area ofTewkesbury. Kitchen/dining room with patio doors to the garden; spacious lounge with modern electric fire; Gas central heating; double glazing; single garage with power and light; parking. EPC C.

£185,000

Newtown

Cul du sac location in this popular area of the town. 3 bedroom semi-detached home beautifully presented with through lounge to dining room; modern kitchen with integrated gas hob and electric oven; two double bedrooms; one single; modern white bathroom suite;single garage at the side;block paved drive;pretty rear garden; gas central heating; upvc double glazing. EPC C.

£179,950

Ashchurch

£177,500

Tewkesbury

This is a beautifully light and spacious ground floor apartment which has the advantage of being leasehold with a share of the freehold and is located conveniently just off the town centre with allocated parking and low maintenance garden with side access.2 bedrooms; bathroom with separate shower cubicle and bath; kitchen/dining room; large lounge. EPC C.

£165,000

Newtown

What a lovely semi-detached home - with its pretty front garden creating a cottage feel in this popular established residential area within easy reach of primary and senior schools. 3 good sized bedrooms; large kitchen/dining room; lounge; double glazed windows; private rear garden; gas central heating; garage en bloc. EPC C.

£165,000

This is a delightful town centre cottage that has been owned by the current vendor since its conversion approximately 6 years ago and offers open plan ground floor accommodation with the plumbing to create a wc; whilst on the first floor is a large double bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Gas central heating; double glazed windows. EPC tba.

Town Centre

£125,000

Webber House

£120,000

Home Abbey

£110,000

Tewkesbury

£93,000

What a fantastic view of the Abbey from the balcony of this Penthouse apartment for the active retired over 55s.

This characterful listed apartment has dual aspect kitchen with space for a dining table; 1 double bedroom; lounge with doors to balcony; excellent communal facilities; lift; parking; walking distance of supermarket.

Mitton

£185,000

Lovely apartment for the over 60s, Home Abbey House is popular for its location on the High Street and attractive communal gardens with outlook over the River Avon and its Lock. Excellent communal facilities; self contained second floor 1 bedroom apartment; lounge; kitchen; bathroom; lift. EPC D.

Modern and well presented 3 bedroom semi-detached home with the advantage of a garage and carport, with off road parking. Lovely private rear garden; conservatory; kitchen/breakfast room; downstairs wc; Master bedroom with ensuite; UPVC double glazed windows; gas central heating. EPC C.

First floor town centre 2 bedroom apartment with the advantage of views and allocated parking! New upvc double glazed windows; 2 bedrooms; bathroom with shower over the bath; kitchen with wall and base units; walking distance of the towns amenities. EPC C.

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Throughout the village, people will be opening their garages and inviting the public to join in this one day extravaganza. The event is being co-ordinated by Eckington WI. In the traditional WI way, light refreshments will be available and the garages will be open from 10am to 3pm. This is the first time such an event has been organised in the village, and if it’s a success, it may even become a bank holiday tradition.

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This charming Victorian house has been immaculately refurbished to the highest quality whilst retaining it's original features & offers quiet Town centre location, courtyard garden, new bathroom suite & fitted kitchen with mini gas range.

This property is a real gem & has been lovingly refurbished.

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On Saturday 17th May Gravity Fitness and a bunch of enthusiastic instructors from Gloucestershire, are hosting a whole day fitness event at Tewkesbury school.

The event is to raise money for 'Walk the Walk, Breast Cancer Charity'.

Participants can choose to do a whole day of exercise for a £15 donation, or take any single class for a £5 donation.

There will be something for everyone, ranging from the newest fitness craze 'Insanity' to Zumba, boot camp and many other activities.

There is no need to book: simply turn up from 9.30am to show your support for a great cause.

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kinsham Detached country house with approx 5.9 acres of land, superb spacious family home.

Various outbuildings, a pony paddock, vegetable garden, Cotswold stone chapel, summer house are all set in the grounds. £899,950

walton cardiff Rarely available well presented detached 5 bed executive Bovis family home. PVCu double glazing and GCH, a refitted shaker style Kitchen/Breakfast room, Lounge and a separate Dining room. £309,950

bredon Nicely presented three bedroom character cottage has been extended and updated over the years to meet the needs of modern day living, yet keeping character features to include exposed beams, a feature fireplace. £299,950

walton cardiff Nicely presented 4 bedroom detached family home with garage built by Persimmon homes. Double glazing and GCH, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms, master bedroom en suite. £285,000

walton cardiff Well presented 4 bedroom Westbury family home. PVCu double glazing and GCH, a refitted Kitchen/Diner with integrated appliances and plenty of space to entertain, Lounge, Study, en-suite to Bedroom 1. £255,000

walton cardiff Well presented 3 bed “Bovis Fletcher” end of terrace family home has views over open fields towards the Cotswold Hills from the front aspect. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating, garage (en-bloc) & off road parking. £210,000

newtown Nicely presented 3 bedroom semi detached family home. Property has been extended to the rear, offering separate utility room. Rewired, re-rendered outside, PVCu double glazed windows and doors and refitted kitchen £189,950

walton cardiff 3 bed mid terrace family home. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating, a relatively private west facing rear garden, garage (en-bloc) and off road parking for one car. Ideal for the first time buyer or rental investor. £174,950

tewkesbury Family semi detached home which has a generous south facing rear garden with rear access off Conigree Lane. Lounge, kitchen, utility, downstairs shower room ideal for those with poor mobility, spacious bedrooms. £155,950

ashchurch Nicely presented 2 bed end terraced family home in a private road. Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, 2 bedrooms, bathroom & separate WC. Refitted kitchen, PVCu double glazing, gas fired central heating. £147,500

tewkesbury 2 bed mid terraced family home.

Open countryside close by. PVCu double glazing and GCH, low maintenance rear garden and parking for 1 car. Lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom. NO CHAIN. £135,000

tewkesbury 3 bedroom mid terrace family home located within easy walking distance of Tewkesbury town centre. PVCu double glazing and GCH. 2 double bedrooms, rear garden with decking area. £135,000

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May Specials SOLICITORS ON SHOW from Devine Beauty

A firm of Tewkesbury based solicitors is re-capturing the spirit and camaraderie of the war years by sponsoring a charity show at The Roses Theatre., writes Shelby Powell.

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The charity show, We Salute You! is being organised by the Tewkesbury Branch of the British Legion and takes place during Armed Forces weekend to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, and to commemorate the centenary of World War one.

Quality Solicitors Thomson & Bancks based at Church Street, Tewkesbury/ came forward to sponsor the show taking place on Sunday 29th June featuring music and song from the Innsworth Military Wives Choir.

A medley of popular World War One tunes will be supplied by the Manor Players amateur dramatic group.

While Tewkes-bury Chamber Choir will fast forward the audience to World War two recreating the music and laughter which kept Britain smiling through her darkest days.

The highlight of the

Julie Roberts & David Bloxham with RBL Club Steward, Wendy Smith. evening will be a grand finale lead by keyboard player, Paul Keyes, when audience participation is encouraged with flag waving in the isles.

Organiser, Peter Godwin said: “It should be a really good evening and bring us closer to this year’s fundraising target which is £25,000 from Tewkesbury towards the Poppy Appeal. We are very grateful to Thomson & Bancks for their support towards our appeal”.

Partner, David

Bloxham comments “Quality Solicitors Thomson & Bancks are delighted to support The Royal British Legion on this wonderful commemorative event and to acknowledge the huge sacrifice made by so many over the last 100 years.”

Tickets are priced at £15 and are available directly from the Roses Theatre Box Office in Sun Street, Tewkesbury or by ringing 01684 295074 or via www.rosestheatre.org

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Semi Rural £297,500 Beautifully presented and well maintained detached bungalow for sale, entrance hall, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, extended driveway and garage.

Walton Cardiff £244,950 Delightful 4 bedroom detached family home benefitting from ensuite to bedrooms 1 and 2, conservatory, kitchen with built in appliances, large lounge, double glazing and central heating. Garage and additional parking.

Walton Cardiff £194,950 3 bedroom semi detached family home, lounge to front with kitchen breakfast to the rear, downstairs wc, 3 bedroom family bathroom and en suite to master, gas fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, garage and gardens.

Furrowfield £179,950 Semi detached 3 bedroom 3 storey town house ideally located for M5 access and Tewkesbury secondary school, wonderful master bedroom suite with on the top floor with dressing area and large ensuite, garage and gardens.

Walton Cardiff £172,500 Exquisite 2 bedroom end terrace ‘ Huntley ‘ design in a quiet cul de sac, kitchen with built in appliances, well proportioned lounge with quality flooring, 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom, double glazing, central heating and garage.

Bevan Gardens £169,950 2 bedroom detached bungalow in a quiet cul de sac with garage and no onward chain, southerly facing low maintenance gardens, UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating, ample off road parking.

Furrowfield £169,950 3 bedroom semi detached family home built by Bloor homes Circa 2005, entrance hall, lounge, kitchen breakfast, wc, 2 double bedrooms and a single bedroom, family bathroom, double glazing, central heating, parking and gardens.

Ashchurch Gardens £159,950 Beautifully presented 3 bedroom townhouse, built in wardrobes to all bedrooms, UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating, boarded loft with power and light, off road car parking and gardens.

Despenser Road £139,950 3 bedroom townhouse, refitted kitchen, lounge with feature fireplace and patio doors to private courtyard,on the first floor are bedrooms two and three with a refitted family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and flatscreen TV, top floor master bedroom.

Bredon Road £129,950 High specification 2 bedroom apartment less than 10 years old and within walking distance of Tewkesbury town centre (approx 700mtrs) UPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating, allocated parking.

Perry Hill £107,500 2 bedroom mid town house (currently used as a three bedroom via partition wall to bed 1) front to back lounge, kitchen breakfast room, UPVC double glazing and warm air central heating, residents parking and gardens.

Queens Road £77,500 Well proportioned first floor 2 bedroom apartment, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, 2 double bedrooms, UPVC double glazing, communal gardens, walking distance to Tewkesbury town centre (approx 900mtrs).

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BUSINESSES SET TO BENEFIT FROM RATE RELIEF Around 1000 retail businesses in Tewkesbury Borough are set to benefit from a government grant to help subsidise business rates.

Small shops, pubs and eateries. with a rateable value of less than £50,000 will receive up to a £1,000 discount on their business

rates for both this year and the next.

Tewkesbury Borough Council will be administering the relief, and it expects approximately up to a 1000 businesses could benefit from the scheme, which was applied last month for the 2014/15 financial year.

The £1,000 discount could be what it takes to help some shops make progress through difficult times, even though an upturn in the economy is forecast.

More information on the scheme and how to claim the relief can be found at www.tewkesbury.gov.uk

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Armour at the Abbey An exhibition of Armour and other living history is to be held in Tewkesbury Abbey over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

On Saturday 3rd and Monday 5th May, visitors can meet King Edward IV, and members of his retinue, watch knighting ceremonies and hear about monastic life at the time of the Plantagenets. There will be a display of copes and vestments, illuminated manuscripts and a chance to see a scribe at work. There‘s also a rare opportunity to see the original 1502 Indenture signed by Henry VII, which calls for Masses to be said for the fallen of the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.

On Sunday 4th May, from 1-4pm in the Abbey House Garden there are archery demonstrations, knights in hand-to-hand combat, a living history exhibition and Medieval encampment. The abbey tower will also be open for tours.

For further information visit www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk

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AB Severn Rowing Club sixteen year olds Jenna Roberts and Danny CasseyGurney have been selected to represent the West Midlands at the British Rowing Junior inter-regional regatta in Nottingham this month. Both will compete in the single sculls.

The regional trial was held over a 2,500 metre course at Worcester in three divisions. Competing in different crews in each division, Danny won two gold medals and Jenna one gold and two silver.

Continuing a remarkable run of success AB Severn Rowing Club had an excellent day of competition against the best crews the region had to offer. The team gained a total of three gold, three silver and one bronze medal.

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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, fancy dress, fun dog show, showing classes and a Gymkhana.

For more details on the show please call 07900 924612.

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METAL DETECTING - with Stuart Borley

HAVE YOU GOT A LIGHT MATE? This month, we feature a variety of relics found recently in and around Tewkesbury by Stuart Borley and his metal detector.

The first item is an early brass petrol lighter, which, when found, the sleeve lid came off easily to reveal a wick which was in useable condition. With a small amount of work the lighter could easily be made to work again. The loss of this item years ago must have been an annoyance to the smoker who lost it.

The second item is an English Groat dating from between 1272 and 1307 AD, and made from silver. The value of the coin was four English pence and it finally disappeared from English currency in the 1880's. The condition of

this find is remarkable for its age and time in the ground.

Finally Stuart holds a

mystery brass decorative item, can any readers suggest what it may be?

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BRONZE MEDALS IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR THREE BLACK BELTS Three black belts from the White Tiger Martial Arts Academy in Tewkesbury took part in the recent PUMA World Championships held in Swindon earlier this month and had to compete against some world class opposition in a competition with nearly 300 entrants from all over the world.

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Liam Keen (12) 1st Dan won a bronze medal in the boy’s Black belt sparring division.

Angela Appleby 1st Dan won a bronze medal in the Black belt patterns division and her son Ryan (19) 3rd Dan won a bronze medal in the men’s Black belt sparring division after sustaining an eye injury.

Their Instructor, Mr Paul Wanklyn, a 5th Degree Black belt said “I’m immensely proud of all three. They proved that they can enter world class tournaments and come away with a medal each. That’s three students from the club with three medals in a world championships and they thoroughly deserved it. I felt sorry for Ryan who was pulled out by the medic after he sustained an injury to his eye and feel confident that he could have

䡵 (left to right) Liam Keen 1st Dan, Angela Appleby 1st Dan and Ryan Appleby 3rd Dan from White Tiger Martial Arts Academy with their bronze medals from the World Championships. gone on to win silver or Gold. I’m looking forward to building a strong team who can represent themselves and the club at other world class events”.

Anyone interested in training at the academy can contact Mr Wanklyn on 07722584919 or visit the website at w w w. w h i t e - t i g e rtkd.com

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There is much to enjoy at Tewkesbury Bowling Club Tewkesbury Bowling Club was established in 1828 by the Monks and was played behind the Bell Inn. In 1976 the Club moved to Gander Lane, its present address.

An invitation is extended to anyone, any age who is interested in playing Bowls to come along on Sunday 4th May from 10.00am to 4.00pm when members will be available to give advice and help regarding playing. If you would like to register your interest please ring

Rod Trower on 01684 294601 or come to the Club on the day where you will receive a warm welcome.

The Club have a Ladies Team, which plays in a number of Competitions in the Gloucestershire League, a Men's Team who play in the North

Gloucestershire League and County 2-Rink and Tewkesbury won League 2 in 2013 and have been promoted to League 1 in 2014. The Club also plays Mixed Games (Ladies and Men) mainly at the weekends against other Clubs. The Club is also involved in inter-Club Competitions over the summer months culminating in a Finals Weekend at the end of September. Janet Bishop captains the Ladies Team and Dave Boulton captains the Men's Team and they are responsible for selecting players.

The Club organises

social events including barbecues during the summer, which proves to be very successful amongst its members and friends.

The Bowling Green itself is tended by Jim Booth and a team of assistants.

The details of the Club, contact numbers and its officers can be seen on the Club's website www.tewkesburybowlsclub.com.

Throughout the winter season, when the green is closed, indoor Short Mat is played by some members with teams in the 1st and 3rd Divisions of the Gloucestershire League.

The Club is hoping to extend its premises in the near future, subject to planning permission.

A great deal of maintenance work at the Club is undertaken by some of its members who do

the work voluntarily.

This is very important to keep the Club in good order as well as keeping the expenses down.

Trower, Rod Chairman, says that he has been Chairman since 2009 and he is very proud of the Club and its members and would encourage anyone who is interested in Bowls to come along on the 4th May.

TEWKESBURY BOWLING CLUB Founded 1828

Come and join us in our friendly game We are a small friendly club with 79 bowling members and can be found at the end of Gander Lane on what is known as the Vineyards, and we can boast one of the best greens in the county. The club is open most evenings during the summer season.

A great place to meet and play

Our lady and gentlemen members currently play in their respective double rink county league’s and the men in the five rink North Gloucestershire League. Also we have two teams in a Inter Club Triples League, one on Monday evening the other on Wednesday.

There are mixed friendly's most weekends so there is plenty of bowling to suit everyone's taste.

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NEW MEMBERS A MORE PERMANENT WELCOME SOLUTION TO A FLAT ROOF PROBLEM

Tewkesbury VIPs organise a monthly social club for sight impaired people. The club meets between 2pm & 4pm on the first Thursday of every month at Tewkesbury Baptist Church.

It’s an opportunity for people, who may have difficulty getting out and are possibly a bit lonely, to enjoy a social occasion. Specifically trained volunteers can bring members to meetings, for a small charge, where we have some entertainment or a talk.

Students from Tewkesbury School help at meetings and provide delicious cakes.

Please contact Christopher Chapman on 01684 293527 or by emailing mail@cchapman.co.uk, if you or someone you know would like to join in.

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AN EVENING WITH SARAH Award winning Soprano, Sarah Minns, is set to delight diners at a forthcoming Italian evening at The Farmers Arms, Apperley.

Sarah trained at the Royal Academy and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and has starred as Verity in the world premiere of “JAGO” by Mike Westbrook, which was broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

Sarah will bring her delightful repertoire of music to the evening which is one of many popular musical dining evenings held regularly at The Farmers Arms.

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MOTHERS DAY SURPRISE

Emma Lawson of Ell Hair Salon in Barton Street ran a competition to win a Mothers Day make over.

Entrants were invited to submit emails explaining why their mums were one in a million.

The winner was Leanne Mills who was nominated by her daughter and husband.

Leanne said “I want to thank my amazing hubby and daughter for Leanne before Leanne after nominating me, I felt truly special and Emma

NEW CAR BOOT AND MARKET

Easter Sunday saw the grand opening of the Throckmorton Sunday Market which is now under the hands of the organisers of Cheltenham Racecourse carboot and Stratford Racecourse carboot sales.

Held on Throckm9.00am to 1.00pm and even more area of level orton Airfield, the site they are hoping to grass parking for buyoffers approximately attract all types of sellers ers.

The market will take twenty acres of hardfrom mum and dad style place every Sunday from standing for traders and carbooters, market traders large and small, antique and bric’a’brack sellers.

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GOOD NEWS FOR YOU Badhams Pharmacy in Priors Park has just attained Healthy Living status, a scheme supported by the Department of Health.

The qualification changes the status of the pharmacy from just a dispensary to a place where you can seek advice on health issues such as minor ailments, over the counter medicines, healthy eating and lifestyle, quitting smoking and so much more.

Badhams have two NVQ Level 2&3 Health Champions that can assist and the scheme is designed to help those who do not want to wait for an appointment to see a doctor.

“The accessibility to better health advice is so much easier” said owner Peter Baddham. “Just pop in to our Priors Park shop in Queens Road and we will be able to help, our pharmacist can

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

䡵 Borough Mayor Claire Wright cuts the ribbon to the new Badhams Healthy Lifestyle Pharmacy in Queens Road ,Priors Park,with Lady Mayoress Elaine Hancox and owner Peter Badham.

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!

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Jennifer celebrates the opening of the new Beauty Room with her sister Sarah and welcomes new stylist ormerly of Peter Kerri (fo Hickman) to the team.

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EMPLOYMENT LAW - by QualitySolicitor Thomson & Bancks

CHANGES TO EMPLOYMENT LAW The 6th April heralded a number of changes to Employment Law including the annual increase in statutory payments.

The limit on the effects and rules with became operative from amount of a week’s pay regard to the extension the 6th April whereby for the purpose of calcuof the limitation period Claimant’s who wish to for bringing a claim. submit a claim to an lating statutory redunClaimant’s seeking to Employment Tribunal on dancy payments and bring a claim should be or after the 6th May basic awards for unfair aware of these new rules 2014 must first register dismissal increased from and would be well with Acas under the £450.00 to £464.00 per advised to obtain proEarly Conciliation week. The maximum compensatory award for fessional advice to avoid Scheme. This requires unfair dismissal goes up falling foul of the new that a Claimant must provide certain informarules. from £74,200 to tion before lodging a David Bloxham is an £76,574 although, since claim in the Tribunal. If Employment Specialist the 29th July 2013 there conciliation fails Acas with Thomson and has also been an addiwill issue a certificate Bancks LLP and is a tional cap of one years salary on the compensawith a unique number. A member of the Tribunal will reject a tory award for unfair Employment Lawyers claim unless it contains dismissal.

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SARAH’S CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS Sarah’s second hand emporium in Barton Street, Tewkesbury has been a destination for those treasure hunters amongst us or those who love a bargain.

Sarah Hutchings and her husband, Mark, select good quality items which include furnishings, electrical, domestic appliances (all P.A.T. tested of course), jewellery, antiques, toys and so much more.

Buyers can save so much over buying new plus you never know

what you will discover next.

If you need something why not pop in and pick up a bargain.

Delivery is not a problem as there is a free service available or if you have a house to clear, part or full, Sarah would be delighted to help.

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4 BISHOP’SS CLEEVE STREET FAIR Sunday 1st June 2014

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN IN CLEEVE This year’s Bishop’s Cleeve Street Fair, to be held on Sunday 1st June, will have a ‘summer holiday’ theme.

The popular annual fair will celebrate the many kinds of summer holidays from the British seaside to Caribbean fun in the sun with Jamma Steelpan.

Many old favourites are back such as the teddy bear parachuting from the church tower, the fun dog show, scouts assault course, display of vehicles in the grounds of Cleeve Hall.

A firm favourite is Punch and Judy. Fair ground rides. Some new attractions include Donkey rides at the Tithe Barn Being a seaside holiday theme don't forget to take home a limited edition stick of ‘Bishop’s Cleeve Rock,’ specially produced for the day.

There will be plenty of music for all tastes, and dancing in the streets with pupils from Dance Tec and Danceworks.

Refreshments include everything from tea and cake to fish and chips, not forgetting the ever popular pig roast and burgers.

The charities chosen to be benefit from the fair this year will be local youth groups organisations.

The streets will be lined with lots of stalls.

There should be many new ones this year, plus many of the old favourites which will offer something for the whole family.

If you would like a stall at this year’s fair please contact Rose on 01242 679545 as soon as possible as they are going quickly.

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HIGH JACK! Tewkkesbbury & Disttrict from m thee air with Jacck Boskett 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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This month Jack Boskett is buzzing about above the M5, just east of Tewkesbury.

Looking north, to the top of the picture is the river Avon (1), and Northway Lane (2) crosses the motorway as it heads into Northway village (3). Industrial estates flank the M5, and Shannon Way can clearly be seen (4). The new Porsche garage rises from its foundations (5) right next to junction 9 (6) from where the A46 (7) heads towards Evesham.

In the second photo (left) Bredon Hill is on the horizon (8) and the warehouse of D.A.D is prominent next to the site for the proposed Sainsbury’s store (9). Starbucks is at the edge of the photo (10).

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TEWKESBURY SWIMMING CLUBS MEDAL HAUL AT COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS

APPEAL FOR MEMORIES OF TEWKESBURY BROWNIES

Tewkesbury Swimming Club (TSC) turned out in force at this years County Junior Swimming Championships held throughout the first three months of 2014 coming 6th in the overall medal table.

Over 24 swimmers qualified for the championships entering over 200 races.

Notable performances were achieved by: Becky Sheppard: 15 yrs age group won gold in the 100m and 200m breaststroke setting a NEW county record.

Abi Rawlings: 14 yrs age group won gold in the 50m, 100m and

200m breaststroke.

Matt Benson: 14 yrs age group won gold in the 50m & 100m breaststroke.

Izzy Compton: 16 yrs age group won gold in the 100m & 400m individual medley aswell as gold in the 100m & 200m backstroke.

Faye Jones: 17 yrs age group won gold in 50m, 200, & 400m

freestyle aswell as gold in the 200m fly.

Eve Heeley: Eve attended her first ever county championship and won Gold in the 10 - 11 year old 50m Freestyle.

TSC is a friendly club who is always looking to

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It offers training squads for all abilities and ages and competes in friendly gala’s and leagues aswell as offering its performance swimmers the opportunity to swim at county, regional and national competitions.

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(left to right) Liam Keen 1st Dan, Angela Appleby 1st Dan and Ryan Appleby 3rd Dan from White Tiger Martial Arts Academy with their bronze medals from the World Championships.

Brownies are celebrating a very special birthday this year. They are One Hundred years old this year.

Brownies started in Birthday Challenge June 1914, just before badge, the Brownie the start of World War I. Birthday Stay Away resBrownies idential and the one-day Originally were called ‘Rosebuds’, Big Brownie Birthday the idea being that they Star Quest event. Many would bloom into Brownies from Guides. But the girls did Tewkesbury will be joinnot like the name, so ing other Brownies from they asked if they could all over Gloucestershire at a special adventure have a new name. In 1915 Lord Robert weekend at PGL Baden-Powell suggested Liddington. the name ‘Brownie’ Tewkesbury Brownies from the popular story are wanting to find out called ‘The Brownies’ by more about Brownies in Juliana Horatia Ewing. the past for a display Over the past One later in the year. If you Hundred years Brownies have any old photohave grown from graphs, newspaper clipstrength to strength and pings and stories about about 1 out of every 4 your time as a Brownie eight year old girls in they would like to hear the UK are Brownies. To from you. Please conAtkins, celebrate 100 years of tact Jane Marketing and Brownies, girls will have the chance to take part Communication Advisor in a variety of exciting on girlguidingtewkesadventures including bury@gmail.com. the special Big Brownie

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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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SUNDAY 4th MAY: Bryn Thomas, Nottingham Arms.

SUNDAY 4th MAY: Thunder Road, 4-7pm, The White Bear.

WHAT’’S ON TEWKESBURY ART SOCIETY: Hands on Demonstration in Mixed Media and Acrylics, by local artist Hilary Davies.

Tuesday May 13th, Methodist Hall by The Cross, 10am until 1pm. More details www.tewkesburyartsociety.btck.co.uk MITTON FAMILY FUN DAY: Sunday 18th May, 1pm-4pm.

Mitton Manor Primary School, 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.

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Paul Keys, 4-7pm, The White Bear.

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WINNERS OF THE BELL BOAT RACE held at Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend last week were the Anchor Spankers, from the town’s Anchor 1774 Inn.

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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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by John le Carre £7.99 PB As the master of this genre, John le Carre offers his readership another adventure of espionage.

Much heralded when originally reviewed it is a story that starts out with clandestine events of abduction in Gibraltar.

The subterfuge and proposed rendition of a foreign national are planned in London and this detail is observed and recorded by rising civil servant, Toby Bell.

The story moves forward three years and to Cornwall, where Kit Probyn and his wife are enjoying retirement renovating her old family home. It was Kit though who observes the Gibraltar operation, and it is that escapade that now returns to haunt the idyll of their retirement, as Kit never knew the true outcome.

One of the rock's mercenaries turns up in Cornwall, and this causes Kit to start asking questions so Toby becomes involved. Here the two main characters start to discover the true events and reveal political intrigue, dishonest and self-serving ministers.

This is not le Carre at his 'Smiley' level. It is a book for a good holiday read; an adventure story of intrigue set amongst modern political conspiracy. Enjoy it!

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An unexplained piece of vandalism has focussed our attention on the state of the wall, which divides the market/car park from Station Street, writes of John Dixon Tewkesbury Historical Society.

The wall is all that remains of the much higher wall, which was built in about 1840 to protect Station Street from the railway itself.

It was the branch line from Ashchurch to the Station on the High Street and, in between Oldbury Road and the Maltings (now a retirement complex), was the depot that enabled locomotives to be arduously prepared for the next day’s work.

In the photograph, above, supplied by Geoff Denwood, we can see the wall, which was then twice as high, but which curved round to enable the rail tracks to cross Oldbury Road to the left of the gap in the modern wall.

The photograph also reveals the ‘blind side’ of the houses in Spring Gardens. They are now long demolished - but the wall survived the closure of the line in 1961. Part of the wall still has the iron fittings for tethering horses.

We are now intending to make sure that the wall is preserved whatever fate befalls Spring Gardens as it is a reminder – along with the section in the Tesco Car Park - of an important part of the Town’s History. By the time you read this, we hope the damaged wall will have been repaired by the owners, the Borough Council.

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Try our home cooked, home made take-away menu available from 9.00am-4.00pm hot and cold sandwiches and baguettes fish & chips - omelette - salad - jackets etc Call in to pick up a menu - telephone orders welcome - place your order on 01684 293625 DINING IN? delicious home cooked food available at The Anchor 12noon-4.00pm Monday 26th May - The Annual

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Nineteen young local motorists are set to do a five day rally in five countries in Europe to raise money for the Clic Sargent charity for children suffering from cancer.

ZehT or text rust97 £5 The one thousand book.com/ZniZeht or to 70070. mile trip involves travelyou can donate at ling from Dover to www.justgiving.com/Zni Dunkirk then on to Breda in Holland where the drivers will take in a few circuits of the Nurburg Ring race track, then on to Luxembourg and Malmedy in Belgium for another spin on the Fornchamps Rob Whitfield with Toby Bevan and The Raceway. his car Grandad Mighty Tro The tour then goes on to Avermes in France then returning to Dunkirk.

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The drivers are all funding the trip themselves so that all the money they raise goes straight to the charity.

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NEW TEWKESBURY COMPOSITION LAUNCH BY TOWN BAND Tewkesbury Band was founded forty years ago this year by Miles Amhurts and Peter Williams (both of whom have recently passed away).

To celebrate, we are Local choirs, schools mediate band and then a holding extra concerts, a and community groups senior band. All three tour to Ireland and a free will be invited to help us bands will be involved concert in the Abbey perform it. in Octobers concert. We are purely volunteers.

Grounds in June as well The band is made up If you would like to as our usual concerts of three bands, a trainfind out more, contact throughout the year. ing band open to anyone Helen Walters on 01684 We are also having a who will receive free piece of music, commistuition and the loan of 291675. sioned and funded an instrument, an interBy Julia Simmonds. through various local donations and grants, written by the composer, Peter Meechan, and worded by the Gloucestershire poet, Laureate - Brenda ReadBrown. It will chart Tewkesbury’s rich history and be narrated by our Town Crier! We will perform it in the Abbey in October.

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WHAT A TONKA!

PUSH THE BOAT OUT

Many older readers may recall the ranges of toy cars and lorries made by the Tonka company.

May is National Watersports Month and Sail and Paddle @ Croft Farm Water Park in Tewkesbury are hoping to get 50 people out on the water on RYA Push the Boat Out weekend.

The vehicles were made from pressed steel a little in the style of traditional car construction, which made them very tough.

This 1970's style camper with its original box, turned up at Tewkesbury's Church Street Auctions for inclusion in the forth-

coming toy and collectables sale on June 26th.

In remarkable condition this vehicle comes with a fold out awning, male and female campers and the family Dog. It is sure to attract a fair amount of interest at this popular regional sale.

On 17 and 18 May, the club will be opening its doors and inviting people of all ages and abilities to come along and have a go at windsurfing and sailing.

Sail and Paddle will be one of the many sailing clubs and centres across the country taking part in RYA Push the Boat Out weekend.

Whether you’re completely new to the sport, looking to get back on the water or sail regularly, you could be one of hundreds of people taking part in sailing at open days, have-a-go sessions and fun events for all the family.

Starting at 10am, on

Saturday 17 May at Croft Farm there will be a morning of windsurfing tasters. At 10am on Sunday 18 May, there will be dinghy sailing tasters. Bring a pair of shoes to wear in the water and shorts / swim costume to wear under a wetsuit – everything else will be provided. Costs are just £15 each for adults and £10 for juniors.

For full details about what’s going on at Sail and Paddle @ Croft Farm, please call in at the watersports reception, call 01684 772321 (ext 2) or email tom@croftfarmleisure.co .uk.

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THE BIG WEEKEND PICTORIAL

It was exactly that, The Big Weekend celebrations brought out the crowds and the mood was great these photos taken before the parade sum up the fun, music and more. Further photos are on our website at www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk.

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ALL FRESH AND LOCAL “Everything has to be fresh” that’s what the TV chefs remind us of to get the true flavours from our cooking.

When it comes to Centre is open Tuesday les and preserves. locally grown fruit and to Friday 9.00 - 5.00 Orders can be made veg it doesn’t get much and Saturdays 9.00 up for customers and a fresher than from Lisa 2.00. Walk through the delivery service is availBrookes Shop. garden centre to find her able if you call 07921 The well known shop, there is ample free 529438. shop at parking available and it Brookes family have Lisa’s Tewkesbury Garden will be worth it. been growing at there nearby market garden in Twyning for many years, where Lisa’s cousin Adam and father Tim continue to grow by hand.

Lisa’s display of fresh home grown and local seasonal produce are a delight. You can see the quality and choice of what you buy and this is why customers keep coming back.

Apart from in season produce, which includes local asparagus, new potatoes and tomatoes, Lisa sells juices from Hayles Fruit Farm, local free range eggs from Happy Hens, honey from The Mythe as well as a vast range of her own range of tasty pick-

STEVE’S CHALLENGE Steve Welsh is a resident at Theoc House, which is an acquired brain injury rehabilitation unit based in Tewkesbury.

Steve suffered a significant brain injury at the age of 17 when he was involved in a moped accident.

Although Steve faces challenges on a daily basis he has set himself a new goal. On the 12th May Steve plans to complete a mini Triathlon.

This will involve Steve Pedaling, Paddling and Walking for 3hours. His walk and cycle will take place at Theoc House Gym, and his swim will be at Cascades pool, Tewkesbury.

Steve is set to raise a considerable amount of money through sponsorship and has chosen to donate the money to Macmillan Cancer Support. Steve felt he would like to contribute to this worthy cause as they took such great care of his mum, Norma, who he recently lost to Pancreatic cancer.

Anyone wishing to donate to Steves Challenge can do so directly at Theoc House, York Road, Tewkesbury.

£3250 RAISED FOR CLIC SARGENT Licensee of the Royal Hop Pole, Stuart Coxshall recently took part in the London Marathon, and he wishes to thank his generous customers who sponsored him to raise £3250, up to the time of writing, with a couple of pledges still outstanding.

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GETTING THE MOST FROM CYCLING - by Andy Dallibar

BICYCLE LIGHTS AND YOUR SAFETY The first topic I want to cover, in what I hope will be a regular column, are bicycle lights. The most obvious reason for having lights on any bicycle is for safety. With roads getting busier and accidents making the news at alarming regularity, it is always advisable to take as many precautions as possible. All too often, cyclists are travelling in the dark hours with no real awareness of the law.

For starters, the lights must have the British Kite Mark. This way you can be sure of their quality and that they are adequate for the purpose.

Secondly there must be a RED light at the rear

and a WHITE or YELLOW one on the front.

Front and rear reflectors must also be fitted.

Amber coloured pedal reflectors must be fitted on both front and rear also. Wheel reflectors are not a legal require-

ment. These regulations only apply to a bicycle that is ridden between sunset and sunrise. A bicycle ridden during the day need not have any form of lighting or reflectors. Bicycle light technology has come

into the 21st century and can be very discretely fitted, unlike the hefty objects we had to fit in the past!

The Police can enforce an on the spot fine of £30 for failing to comply with the regulations or

you could even be taken to court and fined up to £1000. You need to consider that you could be found at fault if were to be involved in an accident.

Keep your wits about you, look after your bike and stay safe, people!

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CLEANING COMPANY CHAIRMAN REACHES 50 YEARS SERVICE SUPPORT THE ROSES One of the many partnerships that exist between The Roses and local businesses is that between the theatre and Executive Cleaning, who are actively helping with their ever inventive fundraising campaign.

Executive Cleaning, who pride themselves on their modern quality and traditional service, pledge to offer £1 per hour of cleaning as a result of new business obtained through their partnership with The Roses.

“When you look at the core values of both The Roses and Executive Cleaning, you can see that it was an obvious and easy decision to embark upon the partnership” explains Dulcie Collins, Chief Executive of the cleaning company. “We are both organisations who value individual relationships with very loyal

customers, whilst making waves on a regional scale when it comes to expansion, delivery and reputation.”

As modern day life continues to become busier, investing in a company to clean your home or business is becoming more and more popular.

Why not enquire how Executive Cleaning can help you?

Contact exec.clean@btconnect.co m or phone 01905 371845 and don’t forget to quote The Roses when you make your enquiry to ensure that the donations come their way.

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy Ltd is currently celebrating it’s 75th year of business. What began life as a 136 litre milk round, is now thriving as an independent, family owned and run company producing over 210,000 litres per day.

This success can be largely attributed to the ethos of the founder, Mr Harry Workman, who strongly believed that real service to the customer and a top quality product would grow the business to its full potential. He was right and when his son Roger Workman joined the company in 1963, he adopted the same principles to help drive the company forward.

On 2nd April 2014, George Workman, current Managing Director and son of Roger Workman, surprised his father with a restored milk cart from circa 1930’s, in recognition of over 50 years’ service and unfailing hard work.

The milk cart, which

would have been traditionally pulled by a horse, has been restored in Cotteswold Dairy’s company colours and a

plaque has been added to commemorate the occasion.

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this topic, please contact: George Workman at 01684 298959 or email georgeworkman@cottes wold-dairy.co.uk.

Roger Workman presented with restored 1930’s Cart in celebration.

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NIGEL, THE ANIMALS FRIEND SAYS THANK YOU A PLACE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

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Nigel Sligh, owner of Northway pet supplies shop, Animals Only, tells us that his business has now been open for one and a half years.

Nigel said “Time has flown by and I want to thank all my customers for the support they have given me.”

Nigel opened to serve the local community, he sells feeds, pharmaceutical products and accessories for most pets (including poultry) all at very competitive prices.

As he is Amtra qualified he can advise on pharmaceutical products including wormers and frontline. Live and frozen food is stocked for reptile owners and a micro chipping service is offered too.

As a family businessman, Nigel is keen to build long term relationships with customers and their pets. For the best for your pet, give Nigel a call on 01684 273050.

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Hidden away down a pretty country lane, on the outskirts of Twyning, lies Cotswold Grange Country Park.

Situated alongside the river Avon, with private fishing and boat storage with river access (BUT PARK NEVER FLOODS), and just a few minutes walk to the Village Inn and stores, make it the perfect country retreat.

We have static caravans for use 10 months of the year from £11,995, luxury holiday homes for all year round use from £24,995, lodges and park homes are available from £99,950.

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FOR THAT FLAWLESS LOOK A new salon to get a new look has just opened in Lee Road Northway.

The official launch evening of Flawless has just taken place, where partners Nicole Broadway and Mollie Febrey introduced new clients to their newly equipped business.

The salon focuses on hair styling with Nicole bringing over eleven years experience with the best cuts, colours, perming and styling, whilst Mollie provides a wealth of beauty treatments that include, spray tanning, waxing,

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COMMUNITY STRENGTH THRIVES IN OUR TOWN A really fun community Tewkesbury has to offer.

Pupils from Tirlebrook and Tewkesbury Schools helped with the event, serving food and drinks, and displays of

day took place recently at the Watson Hall. A number of groups and agencies set up stalls and displays to show visitors what Bollywood street dancing, singing and music provided by were Tewkesbury School pupils.

The event was attend-

ed by the fire service, Age UK, Fair Stores, Priors Park Chapel, Gloucestershire Deaf Mears Association, Group and neighbour-

hood watch.

The event was organised by PCSO Sandra Jones, Jo Fowler from Tewkesbury School and Jane Griffiths,

䡵 Vocalists and musicians from Tewkesbury School.

䡵 Bollywood and Street Style dancing.

䡵 Jane Griffiths talking to residents.

䡵 Members of the African Community Foundation, who produced traditional hot African Food.

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Jane would like to thanks Nail Express, Jelly Roll Cafe, Caffe Ricci, Greggs, Dominos Pizza, Salerno

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䡵 Claire Wright, Marzena Trojanowska (Polish Community Agent from GRCC) and Jane Griffiths with baby Ruby.

䡵 Visitors enjoying the fun community day.

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Friday 16th May 9am to 4pm Italian cheeses, meats and oils are on the menu in Tewkesbury this May as a fabulous Italian food market heads to town.

Lots of stalls selling all the wonderful produce you would expect to enjoy in Italy, including Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, salami, olives, extra virgin olive oils and much more.

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FUND RAISING TARGET SMASHED A special coffee morning and sponsored pool marathon raised a massive £2,020.50p in aid of Leukaemia Care at the event that was held in March at Marina Court.

The pool marathon lasted twelve hours and the players were tired and achy the following day. There were a number of stalls selling local produce as well as home made cake and refreshments.

The cheque was presented to Fundraising Manager, Helen Whatmore for Leukaemia Care which was far in excess of the original £1,000 target that the residents had hoped to raise. Marina Court is a purpose built complex for elderly and disabled people over the age of fifty-five and is based in Mitton.

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POLICE NOTES with Sgt Henry Wright

Don’t get taken in by rogue traders Well I hope that you have all been enjoying the good weather we have had recently. I had the pleasure of attending the multi-cultural event described below and meeting pupils from two local schools, writes Sergeant Henry Wright of Tewkesbury Police.

Local officers from Tewkesbury attended a multi-cultural/multiagency event held at the Watson Hall last month.

The event was organised by Pcso Sandra Community Jones, builder Jane Griffiths and Jo Fowler, a teacher

from Tewkesbury Comprehensive school.

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Dancing, accordionist, singing, poetry, and musical instruments.

Pupils from Tewkesbury Comprehensive and Tirlebrook Primary School did an outstanding job of serving drinks and food supplied by local businesses.

In recent crime trends we have unfortunately had a few incidents of rogue traders.

These individuals cold call on unsuspecting members of our communities who are more often than not elderly or vulnerable.

These criminals can be quite charming initially, they may tell you that work is necessary when it isn’t or even cause damage deliberately in order to ‘repair it’.

These rogue traders have a variety of sales tactics such as they are working in the area and the that the offer is for a limited period only, they may trick you into agreeing with them which makes it difficult to say no. When the work has been completed the mood of the traders often changes and they can become quite threatening, demanding more cash on the pretence they have done extra work.

There has been a recent incident where they even escorted an elderly person to the bank in order to withdraw cash.

Here are a few golden rules, never open the door to people you don’t know or aren’t expecting. Look through a window or a door viewer if you have one. If you need work doing never engage the services of cold callers, get several written quotes from trustworthy or recommended firms. Ask family or friends who have been satisfied with work completed and if possible take a look at the workmanship yourself.

Never pay any money up front for materials before the work starts and never settle in full until you are completely satisfied. If at any time you are unhappy with anyone calling at your home ask them to leave and if they refuse contact the police. If possible get any information you can such as vehicle registration numbers or descriptions of the callers but do not put yourself at risk in order to do so.

On a similar note never sell anything to cold callers. In the past there have been instances of vulnerable householders selling antiques, jewellery or military medals for way below their true value.

These callers

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03 AUDI A3, (pictured) diesel, 5 door..............................£2795 03 JEEP CHEROKEE, (pictured) petrol/gas, tidy .............£1995 07 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 5 door....................................£2995 52 plate JAGUAR XK8 COUPÉ, silver metallic, cream hide, loads of history. Priced to sell at .....................................£4285 51 plate FORD COUGAR 2, 3 door coupé, alloys, full MOT test, finished in metallic green ..................................................£995 53 plate ROVER 45 1.6 5 door, metallic silver, full MOT test, alloys, tidy car....................................................................£995 02 CITROEN SAXO VTR in black .......................................£995 X FORD FIESTA 1.3 5 door, tax and MOT .........................£995 S plate HONDA CIVIC 1.6 5 door, metallic silver, black leather interior, long tax & MOT, drives 100%, alloys....................£695 55 plate RENAULT LAGUNA 5 door, diesel, alloys, full MOT test, metallic black...........................................................£1495 51 plate VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 AUTOMATIC metallic silver, power steering, central locking .......................................£1695 Y plate TOYOTA AVENSIS GS ESTATE 5 door, 1.6, tax & MOT test, power assisted steering central locking....................£995 X plate CITROEN BERLINGO 1.4 petrol multispace estate. 5 door, long tax & MOT, towbar, low tax rate.......................£895 R plate PEUGEOT 206 CABRIOLET, 1 owner, long MOT test, needs a window regulator ...................................£500 to clear TO CLEAR VW POLO 4 dr, 1.4, petrol...............................£495

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FOODBANK CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY Tewkesbury Foodbank celebrates its first birthday this month, writes Shelby Powell.

Set up with the help of volunteers and members of Churches Together in it has Tewkesbury, received 9.065 tonnes of food since opening its doors provided by generous individuals, businesses and community groups including local schools to help local people in food crisis.

In total 5.569 tonnes

Foodbank volunteers of food has been issued

by Tewkesbury Foodbank, which has its food collection point at Holy Church in Trinity

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LOWEST RATE ES AROUND FOR CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

GOING ON HOLIDAY? BE SAFE, BE SURE. Bring your car in for a FREE CHECK BATTERIES • OILS • FILTERS CLUTCHES • SHOCKS • BRAKES RADIATORS • IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT CLEANING & POLISHING MATERIALS MATS • WHEEL TRIMS AND MUCH MORE All Parts for all makes of car usually available same day, or sooner WORKSHOPS AT CROFT FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BREDON ROAD

Tell 01684 290295 Mobile 07786 033716

Oldbury Road.

Over 800 adults and children have been helped during the first year of the Foodbank’s operation, each receiving three days’ worth of emergency food supplies.

Over 45 local agencies and organisations have signed up to issue Foodbank vouchers.

These include GPs, social workers, teachers, charities as well as statutory agencies. This means those in need of help are identified quickly, and issued with a voucher which can be exchanged for essential food items.

Food supplies have also been topped up by local supermarket collections held during the year at Tesco and Morrisons all with the generous help of shoppers who have donated food items from the Foodbank’s “shopping list.”

In February the Foodbank was able to help families affected by flooding, and supplied 500Kg of emergency food aid for 45 stranded flood victims on the outskirts of Tewkesbury town centre.

All those running the Foodbank are unpaid volunteers.

More volunteers are always required to spread the load.

If you would like to help or find out more information please ring 01684 439471 or visit www.tewkesbury.foodbank.org.uk.

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BLINDS & CURTAIINS

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

Tel 01684 295754 Fax 01684 274659 Unit G4 Northway Trading Estate, Tewkesbury

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Ring THE CHIMNEY MAN now FULLY INSURED - C.I.T.B REGISTERED

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Garages • Slate and Tile Roofing Restorations and Alterations Double Glazing and Installations Conservatories • Facia and Cladding

Tel: 01684 296511 Mobile : 07889 046526

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DRAIINAGE

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• General Plumbing • Kitchens/bathrooms • Heating • Oil installation, maintenance & servicing • Renewable energy • Wood burner installation • 24 hour emergency call out

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

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

Mike Spearing

Call 07521 221713

Heating & Plumbing

Excellent and reliable service Fully insured, references available

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

General Plumbing. Bathrooms. Tiling.

Under Floor Heating. Power Flushing.

Over 12 years experience in the trade including working as a Service Engineer for TOP boiler manufacturing company Worcester Bosch Up to 7 Years Manufacturer’s Warranty on selected boilers. Full Public Liability Insurance.

Gas Safe and Oftec Registered.

Please Call us on

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We can also upgrade, service and offer maintenance or repairs for any solar pv system

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

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Rewires, extra sockets, lighting, consumer units All areas of electrical and mechanical work

PAIINTING & DECORATIING

Tel 01684 295754 Fax 01684 274659 Unit G4 Northway Trading Estate, Tewkesbury

“No Job Too Small” • 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

Martin Peek PAINTER/DECORATOR AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Call Alan Knight on Tel 0330 330 4275 Mob 07792 230789 info@askelectricalsolutions.co.uk www.askelectricalsolutions.co.uk

home: 01684 292741 mobile: 07833 337388

GARDENING & LAN NDSCAPPING SERVIICES

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

Please call: 07706 096 070 TO ADVERTIISE VISIT WWW.TTEWKESBURYD DIRECT.CCO.UK

Email:andrewgoscomb@btinternet.com Towbury Farm • Ripple • GL20 6HB

TEWKESBURY FLAT & PITCHED ROOFING Flat Roofing • Tiling & Slating Chimneys & Leadwork • Single Ply Fascia & Guttering Fully insured

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Hardworking Tewkesbury volunteers nominated for community awards Tewkesbury's hardworking volunteers have been nominated for awards in the 2014 Heart of Gloucestershire Community Awards scheme, writes Shelby Powell.

Firstly, Ricky Gill of Ash Road Priors Park, has been nominated in the 'community hero' category for his tireless

fundraising work.

From helping the Town Council to secure funding to repair Tewkesbury's war

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memorial to organising a charity music gig in aid of local teenager, Levana Hanson, Ricky's selfless actions have raised thousands of pounds for local good causes over the past couple of years.

While volunteers at Tewkesbury's Royal British Legion Club based in Church Street have found themselves nominated in the 'community project of the year' category.

This year the branch's target is to raise £25,000

for the Poppy Appeal which it achieves with the help of local volunteers through various fundraising activities. Spokesperson Peter Godwin said: “This nomination is for everyone who has helped and supported RBL Tewkesbury in the past, as well as for our current volunteers.

The Legion just could not do it without you.

Every volunteer has made a real difference.

We salute you all.”

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WASH HING MACH HINE REPAIIRS

SEWING, TAIILORING & REPAIIRS

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 or 07773 718786 jofiggett@yahoo.co.uk

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RBL Club Steward, Wend dy Smith, and Tony Parry

PHARMACY MATTERS with Peter Badhaam

Now is the time to think about losing weight Most of us could do with losing a little weight and now is the time to put your plan into action with Badham Pharmacy, writes Peter Badham Weight affects our general heath, increasing blood pressure, wear and tear on joints, higher risk of diabetes and cancer to name but a few complications.

Set yourself a sensible target, we would suggest a sensible weight loss target of say 0.5 kg per week To achieve this, think about your lifestyle and come into our pharmacy to discuss a plan.

Think about changing your diet , increasing vegetables, fibre and water intake.Think about portion sizes.

Think about increasing your activity , walking to work, using the stairs, walking in the evening.

Also think about non food rewards, a trip out, a hair cut, new clothes

Peter Badham At our pharmacy in Priors Park we have trained advisors who can help you put together your own personal plan, please call in for this free service and make that change to a healthier you today.

Some of our clients have lost over a stone in weight, we are here to help you achieve your goal.

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Your local pet and livestock food and accessory supplier Unit B, The Northway Centre Northway Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 8TW Tel: 01684 273050

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My Great Grandfathers Enjoy fine dining in Tewkesbury Town Centre A Warm Welcome A La Carte • Table D’Hote Mon 12noon-2pm, 6pm-9pm; Wed, Thurs, Fri 12noon-2pm, 6-9pm Saturday 6pm-9pm Sunday Lunches 12noon-2pm Dining out? Check out our menus www.mygreatgrandfathers.co.uk 84-85 Church Street Tewkesbury GL20 5RX Bookings 01684 292687

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

Tewkesbury Fryer FOR A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN FISH & CHIPS, KEBABS AND BURGERS Gluten-free batter available every Thursday STONE WILLY’S PIZZA Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff

01684 290888 Mon & Tues 4.30pm-10pm; Wed-Sat 12-2pm & 4.30pm-10pm

Treat Yourself!

Great Chinese Food to eat in or take away We use only the finest ingredients for fresh, tasty eating. Delivery service available.

Orders/Bookings 01684 772393 Royal Oak, Bredon, Near Tewkesbury GL20 7LW Tues-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10.30pm, Open Bank Holidays

FRONTLINE AND ADVANTAGE FLEA TREATMENTS for those little summer irritations

ONE ODD WEEKEND IN APRIL For a majority of the year we deal only with British wildlife – that is what we are here for after all.

However, we do sometimes find ourselves looking after animals from further afield, writes Caroline Gould of Vale Wildlife Rescue.

I talked last month about how we brace ourselves at this time of year for all the young birds and mammals which will inevitably end up in our care during the spring and summer months.

This particular weekend however, we were called upon to look after some rather more unusual casualties. The first, a very small corn snake, was brought in by the RSPCA late one Friday night.

Corn snakes are probably the most commonly kept snake in the UK but they are also among the best escapologists too and they are found as strays on a fairly regular basis.

The RSPCA often board them with us for a few days before moving them on to specialist rescue centres.

The very next day we had a visit from the RSPCA again, this time with a terrapin that had been found in a garden in Malvern. During the late 1980’s and into the 1990’s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became extremely popular amongst children and with this came the start of a craze for having tiny terrapins as pets.

Thousands and thousands of the tiny creatures, some not much

Terrapin bigger than a fifty pence piece, were imported into this country and then sold in pet shops to Ninja Turtle fans.

As with most TV/film inspired crazes, the novelty eventually wears off and in this case it resulted in large numbers of these terrapins being dumped into our rivers and ponds. Many of them have survived and, although they have ended up in pretty poor health, they are still being found on a fairly regular basis.

Not long after the terrapin arrived, a bluetongued skink turned up after being found in amongst a field of sheep in Bredons Hardwick, obviously either an escapee or an unwanted exotic pet that had been dumped.

It turned out to be a busy exotic reptile weekend as we also received

a call about a lizard that had been found in a consignment of lettuce from abroad but for some reason it wasn’t brought in to us in the end.

I have to stress that we do not normally take in anything but British

wildlife though, unless it comes in via the RSPCA for temporary boarding.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone about our 30th Anniversary Open Day which is taking place on Sunday 8th June 2014, from 10am – 4pm. It is shaping up to be a great day and you can see lots more information about what will be going on by visiting at our website www.valewildlife.org.uk

Skink

EQUESTRIAN WHAT’’S ON SUNDAY 4th MAY: Unaffiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206.

TUESDAY 6th MAY: Senior British Showjumping, Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633 SATURDAY 24th & SUNDAY 25th MAY: Affiliated Dressage, Abbey Dressage, Fiddington GL20 7BJ Tel: (01684) 293206.

SUNDAY 18th MAY: Hereford & District RC Hunter Trials, Hilltop Cross Country, Ledbury HR8 1LN Tel: (01531) 632630.

TUESDAY 20th & 27th MAY: Senior British Showjumping, Summerhouse Equitation Centre, Hardwicke, GL2 2RG. Tel: (01452) 726633 RIDING SCHOOLS: Tewkesbury Riding School, Twyning.

Off A438, opposite Puckrup Hall.

07879 027790

QUICK CROSSSWORD Answeers All types of Gates and Fencing supplied and erected

Takeaway & Sandwich Bar

• Digger Hire • Flail Hedgecutting • Foundations and Concreting • Ditching and Land Drainage

Fresh • Sandwiches • Baps • Breakfasts • Teas • Coffees • Outside catering • Events DAILY DELIVERY SERVICE Watch our for our Jiffy Truck for the fastest food to your business.

5 Nelson Street, Tewkesbury

Tel: 01684 293386 Genuine Cantonese, Peking & Thai Cuisine 28 Lee Rd, Northway, Tewkesbury GL20 8QF OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK (Closed Tues) 5pm-10.30pm • DELIVERY 5pm-10pm NEW LOYALTY CARD - CALL FOR DETAILS

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Local clubs excel at Taekwondo World Championships Clive Harrison's and Martin Paradine's local Taekwondo Schools have just come back from the P.U.M.A World Championships with a hat full of medals.

They also claimed five new World Champions titles. The schools who belong to Clive Harrison’s Family Taekwondo (MCHF TKD) entered a squad of eighteen fighters (pictured above) and brought home five gold, three silver and six bronze medals.

“Months of hard work went into preparing the squad for this huge event and it was all down to correct instruction, preparation and coaching plus the students commitment and perseverance and this was evident in our students excellent performance, said Clive.

“Between myself and Martin we have over 70 years experience in Martial Arts and this was also a huge contributing factor.”

For further information on local classes, call 07976 986439 or email clive01@talktalk.net

Cascades introduce NEW national learn to swim school Cascades Leisure Centre Spring Gardens Oldbury Road Tewkesbury GL20 5LR

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