Tewkesbury Direct Magazine May 2019

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TEWKESBURY’S SUMMER ART TRAIL Talented mural artist,Brandon Higgins has been busy brightening doors in the Tewkesbury neighbourhood, painting vivid and amusing murals, imbuing a good mood for passers by.

In Twyning, a super large double garage mural was commissioned by the Irwin family, and the Village Inn now sports doors with cartoon characters for the forthcoming Sausage and Cider festival.

Brandon's work can be seen all around the area.

See if you can spot some this Summer.

A NEW KIND OF VILLAGE STORES Kemerton Post Office will soon be relaunching as a quirky antique and curio shop, with a small dog friendly café and village shop provisions.

More details will be announced in a future edition of Tewkesbury Direct as refurbishment is ongoing at the time of going to press.

For progress on an opening date, please visit the Instagram page http://instagram.com/_cotswoldsoldpostofficeshop INSIDE THIS ISSUE RESTAURANT’S NATIONAL AWARD - PAGE 3 RAMBLING AROUND - PAGE 11 More pictures inside this issue

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by Esi Edugyan Paperback, £8.99 This novel can be simply defined as a good read, it is also a very well written story.

Whilst it begins as being about slavery it moves well beyond that. When we first meet the central character he is a slave but as the narrator, George Washington Black, [Wash to his friends] recounts his teenage years and his journey to a new life.

The book is segmented into four sections starting in 1830.

As an 11 year old we learn about Wash's hard life as a slave on the sugar plantation of the Wilde family.

Two brothers arrive to take over the property after the death of their uncle, Erasmus is the epitome of the evil slave owner, his brother Christopher known as Titch, a scientist, is far more human, and an abolitionist.

Wash ends up being assigned to help Titch in his experiments to build a "cloud-cutter," the strange vessel pictured on the cover. He discovers his natural artistic ability and Titch supports him and nurtures his various skills.

This position saves Wash, but is also formative in his life. We witness Titch and Wash leave Barbados and end up travelling to the wastes of the Canadian Arctic.

Their adventures distance this novel from being another on slavery as in each section it expands it's breadth.

There is always the background of Wash's old life in Barbados and those like Big Kit who he left behind, and the slave hunter trailing him; threateningly in his mind.

By the third part, in 1834, Wash is alone in Nova Scotia, Titch having disappeared. His life here is always under threat and the wounds he has endured make him stand out, but a chance meeting while he is out painting, again changes his life when he encounters another scientist, marine zoologist, Geoffrey Goff and his daughter, Tanna.

They all end up working together which sees Wash, a young man, in London in 1836.

All that befalls Wash's formative years leads him to become the person that he is; intelligent but also troubled. The reader can enjoy the pleasure of uncovering the ups and downs of Wash's life and his friendship with Titch which leads him across the continents of the world.

His travels make for a good read, and as each section of the book unfolds their two lives and those of their families and acquaintances lead this much praised novel towards it's conclusion in the Moroccan desert.

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TEWKESBURY RESTAURANT NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD MP for Tewkesbury Laurence Robertson has nominated the town’s Rajshahi restaurant for 2019’s Tiffin Cup. The cup, which recognises culinary diversity, is awarded by the Tiffin Club each year. MP’s nominate their favourite local restaurant in a quest to find the best South Asian food in the United Kingdom.

The Rajshahi has made it through to the regional final, with an opportunity to progress to a cook off in the grand national final held at the

Inside the Rajshahi Restaurant House of Commons in July. The competition will be judge by MPs and guest celebrities.

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The Rajshahi specialises in traditional Indian and Bangladeshi food, and is located in Tewkesbury High Street.

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PHARMACY MATTERS by Peter Badham

Changes to EPS and a new Pharmacy App The Electronic Prescription Service has now been upgraded, writes Peter Badham.

Controlled drugs prescriptions can now be sent electronically from the GP surgery.

This is a very great help, as up until recently, we had to collect the controlled drug prescriptions from each surgery, which often caused an extra delay.

I am delighted to report that we have a Pharmacy App, which has numerous free func-

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GARDEN TOWN STATUS FOR TEWKESBURY AT ASHCHURCH Sustainable, well-designed and vibrant communities look like being the future for Tewkesbury, as the borough council wins its bid for the area to become a new Garden Town.

The government has announced that Tewkesbury and its surrounding area is one of only a handful of locations to be awarded Garden Town status, which will see it receive around three quarters of a million pounds in initial funding to deliver long-term sustainable development plans.

Garden Town status means the borough council and its stakeholders can develop Tewkesbury and its surrounding area in a really holistic way - helping to create vibrant, thriving settlements where people can live, work and raise families. This includes improving transport links, education provision and green infrastructure, such as new parks and cycle routes. It also means the council will have access to specialist government support and strategic planning advice.

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Community groups are being asked to express an interest in funds that could pay for new playing pitches, or could help make improvements to existing pitches, in Twyning.

Twyning has seen a number of new homes introduced recently and, as a result of Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Tewkesbury Borough Council has collected contributions from the developers to invest back into local community projects, specifically

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THEN & NOW with John Dixon I was intrigued when Bill Treen posted this photograph (A), writes John Dixon.

It clearly revealed Crouch's former bakery, which is now converted into a home - but what was the location of the houses? Bill was not born then but thinks it features his uncle Frank and his ‘Aunt Bobs’, wife of William Cubitt Treen, whose family ran the nearby Nottingham Arms (129 High Street), from 1939-1958.

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we know more about the history of the area.

This photograph is looking from the High Street to the Oldbury with a block of communal toilets to the rear.

This popular route, formerly Walls Alley, is now a thoroughfare with permissive blue bricks (laid down 1888-1892), but now we have to take two right-angled turns at the end of the former Crouch's Bakery and then again to the Oldbury along what was formerly Heath's Alley, now mostly closed to the High Street. The former

Walls Alley outline can be seen on the map(C).

Walls Alley was named after James Wall, "very respectable and a tailor," who owned 130 High Street (now the Kurdish Barbers), with the restored Tailor's House behind. It contained five dwellings seem in the photo but was partly blocked off between 1871-1881 when Thomas Walker, the fairground ride manufacturer, bought the premises which people will remember as Charlie White's engineering until it was converted recently into housing accommodation.

These houses should have been cleared in the 1939 'slum clearances' but the war earned them

a reprieve. However the MOH had declared: ‘None of the houses had air space at the rear and all were generally damp with inadequate, ventilation and natural lighting..., only one of the seventeen houses having a sink, and … none of the houses had washhouses.'

An evacuee in 1943 stated that they were "only fit for a pig-sty"!

They have now been replaced by buildings owned by the Nottingham public house.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

IN AND OUT OF THE WOODS Tiddesley Wood, in a quiet corner of south Worcestershire, offers fine and varied walking year round, writes Jack B. Walker. But at this time of year with woodland flowers coming into bloom, it is particularly atmospheric. This month’s route also skirts the perimeter of the woods (which are managed by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust) and gives a different perspective to the forest trails.

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Park in the Wildlife Trust’s car park on the Besford Bridge Road,

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Between points 6 & 1

DISTANCE: approx 2.25 miles; ascent through wood. Can be muddy on the bridleway.

CAR PARKING: in the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust car park at the edge of Tiddesley wood.

REFRESHMENTS: choice of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés in nearby Pershore.

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Eventually you will emerge into some meadows (with picnic tables) and meet another path (2). Straight ahead of you can see the imposing stone tower of Pershore Abbey, looking down the Vale of Evesham with the Lenches in the distance.

Turn right along the

path, walking in a southerly direction.

Ahead of you now is one of the best views of Bredon Hill in its entirety. This is the scarp side of the limestone outlier of the Cotswolds, which is often referred to as ‘the stranded whale’ because of the way it rises above the flat plain.

Follow the path as it turns and descends towards a new housing development, to meet a gravelled lane (3).

Bear right up the lane - which is a bridle way towards the woods, which you enter through a kissing gate (4).

If you wish to shorten the walk, take the path to the right through the trees, which will eventually bring you back to point one.

Please note that there is a firing range to the south west of Tiddesley (see sketch map), so do take note of the warning signs and marker flags if you plan to venture deeper into the woods.

Otherwise, continue

Bluebells in Tiddesley Wood along the bridleway across the woods, eventually emerging into open countryside (5).

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A stunning home with equally stunning gardens. 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite; family bathroom and further shower room; garden room; large modern vaulted ceiling kitchen/dining/family room; 2 further reception rooms; laundry room; utility/store room; professionally landscaped gardens; parking. EPC E.

Immaculately presented, a chalet bungalow peaceful located within beautiful gardens. 4/5 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms; lounge; conservatory; separate dining room; office; laundry room; utility; modern kitchen/breakfast room; double garage; greenhouse; gated block paved driveway. EPC D.

With a large garden backing onto fields, this spacious home is modern and characterful. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite & dressing room; lounge; dining room; study; conservatory; modern kitchen/ breakfast room; utility; double garage; driveway parking. EPC D.

Walton Cardiff

Bredon

Twyning

£475,000

£460,000

£435,000

This really is an impressive double fronted detached home.

5 bedrooms; 2 ensuites; dual aspect lounge; dual aspect family room; kitchen/ breakfast room; utility; study; downstairs wc; double garage; driveway parking; garden.

EPC tba.

A lovely elevated position for this detached house with river views. 4/5 bedrooms; master with dressing room; dual aspect lounge/ dining room; modern kitchen; upstairs shower room; study/ bedroom 5; bathroom; ample driveway parking; solar panels; garden. EPC D.

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

Rosefields

Stonehills

Kinsham

£425,000

£400,000

£385,000

A modern and spacious detached home within walking distance to town. 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite & dressing room; modern kitchen/ dining room; lounge; study; orangery/ living room; utility; private rear garden; double garage. EPC C.

A completely unique design for this large detached home on this small residential development. 4 bedrooms; master with shower room; 3 reception rooms; kitchen/ breakfast room; study; utility; double garage; private rear garden; solar panels. EPC C .

A pretty cottage in a semi rural location, immaculately presented throughout. 3 bedrooms; lounge with log burner; kitchen/ dining room; utility; downstairs wc; conservatory; sunny aspect garden; home office; garden room/ workshop; driveway parking. EPC F.

Mitton

Westmancote

Stonehills

£385,000

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

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£375,000

With far reaching views, a babbling brook, thick stone walls and a log burner - this is arguably the perfect Cotswold village retreat. 3 bedrooms; lounge; kitchen; dining room; downstairs wc; upstairs bathroom; garden backing onto fields. EPC D.

£355,000

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

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Mitton

£350,000

Bredon

£340,000

Bushley

£330,000

A well loved and maintained detached home. 3 double bedrooms; open plan lounge/ dining room; kitchen; conservatory; downstairs wc; bathroom; garage; ample driveway parking; landscaped garden. EPC tba.

A beautifully presented 3 / 4 bedroom detached property located on a corner plot. Kitchen/dining room; lounge; garden room; downstairs wc; utility; tandem garage.

EPC tba.

In the heart of the village sits this characterful semi detached cottage. 3 bedrooms; lounge with log burner; kitchen/ breakfast room; downstairs shower room; pretty garden; driveway parking; Grade II Listed.

Twyning

Walton Cardiff

Town Centre

£320,000

£300,000

£280,000

Located within a quiet close sits this detached bungalow with lovely front and rear gardens. 2 bedrooms; master with ensuite; lounge; dining room; kitchen/ breakfast room; conservatory; wet room; single garage; driveway parking; brick workshop; no onward chain. EPC E.

Spacious home offering versatile and generously proportioned accommodation. 4 bedrooms; master with ensuite; kitchen/ breakfast room; dual aspect lounge; dual aspect dining / family room; utility room; downstairs wc; family bathroom; single garage; off road parking; garden.

EPC tba .

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

Town Centre

Newtown

Tewkesbury

£275,000

£220,000

£220,000

This is a delightful, spacious end terrace home with glorious views. 5 bedrooms; master with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; modern kitchen; utility; shower room; outbuilding store/ workshop; courtyard. EPC D.

Semi detached bungalow with garage, parking and private rear garden all within walking distance to the town. 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes; kitchen; lounge; separate dining room; no onward chain. EPC tba.

This is a deceptively spacious home overlooking a mature hedgerow. 3 bedrooms; modern fitted kitchen; lounge/ dining room; upstairs bathroom; off road parking; single garage; solar panels; front & rear gardens. EPC B.

Northway

Tewkesbury

Town Centre

£175,000

With space for parking, garage and a southerly aspect rear garden, this is a lovely home. 3 bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; bathroom; walking distance to local shops; great motorway links. EPC C.

£145,000

With delightful views across the Abbey Fields and beyond, this is a lovely upper ground floor apartment for the over 55s. 2 double bedrooms; lounge/ dining room; kitchen; bathroom; unallocated parking; communal gardens; 24 hour careline. EPC exempt.

£130,000

Beautifully presented apartment located within the town centre. Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; modern kitchen/ breakfast room; lounge; bathroom; courtyard garden. EPC tba.

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Bank Holiday at Tewkesbury Abbey Join us in Abbey House Garden and the Abbey on the 5th and 6th May 2019 for Armour at the Abbey.

On Sunday in Abbey House Garden you will be able to see a living history camp from the time of the Battle of Tewkesbury, a cannon will be firing at regular intervals and re-enactors will be around to talk to you.

On Monday inside Tewkesbury Abbey you will be able to see a medieval fashion show, a Knighting Ceremony, Robing of a Priest and hear medieval music.

You will also be able to visit the Clarence Vault or take a trip up the Abbey Tower.

Entry to Armour at the Abbey is £5 with unaccompanied children free. Trips up the Abbey tower cost £7.00 for over 16’s and £5.00 for 8 16’s. Conditions apply to Tower tours.

HANLEY VOICES PRESENT ‘REQUIEM’ at Upton Parish Church Friday 10th May at 7.30pm Bob Chilcott and a choral selection of ‘modern’ classics.

Tickets £10 from choir members, at the door or on 592014

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On May the 4th TAG celebrate 20 years at The Ancient Grudge! During which time we have partnered with over 6000 local residents as their agent of choice in marketing their home from our beautiful listed office on the High Street.

To mark our anniversary, all new instructions listed for sale during May 2019 will be entered into a prize draw and the lucky winner will receive our service free of charge and with our compliments, just call us on 01684 275276 and one of our experienced team will be delighted to guide you through the next stage.

Tewkesbury: The Ancient Grudge, 15 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL. Tel. 01684 275276 Fax. 01684 276661 Walton Cardiff: 4 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP. Tel. 01684 295417 Fax. 01684 851780 www.tagestateagents.co.uk | info@ancientgrudge.co.uk

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OSTEOPATHY ADVICE with Katie Hogg, Two Rivers Osteopathy

The difference between Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Chiropractic I often get asked what the difference is between the manual therapies. I have my standard reply, but I thought I would check in with some colleagues to see what their thoughts were.

Aidan Barry, a Chiropractor at Back in Action says that the biggest difference is the spelling, whilst the next biggest is the pronunciation. Most differences are historical, but we've evolved to the same place as we've gathered evidence. Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with working in the biopsychosocial arena; with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.

Jodie Breach, Senior Physiotherapist at Nuffield Health in Cheltenham says, Physiotherapists aim to help people affected by illness, disability or injury through movement and exercise, manual therapy and advice.

They take a “whole person” approach to health and wellbeing, including discussing your general

lifestyle. They use a combination of approaches in a treatment plan that will enable you to take control of your health and get back to what you love to do.

I would describe osteopathy as is a manual therapy which treats the musculoskeletal system, using hands to diagnose and to treat.

Osteopathy aims to look at where the pain is and what is causing it. This may be an issue local to the pain or a more mechanical issue which includes compensations through the body.

Osteopathy uses muscle stretching and massage as well and joint adjustments and mobilisations to get your musculoskeletal system in the

Katie Hogg best possible position so it can heal itself. We address all aspects of your lifestyle in order to manage this healing process.

So, as you can see from our individual descriptions, there is not much difference between the manual therapies in definition. Indeed, they all historically come from similar dogma. The important thing to establish is that the practitioner you have chosen is qualified and registered. Once you have established that, then it is just a question of finding the practitioner who you get on with, who understands you and your needs and who you are comfortable with.

By Katie Hogg T. 01684 296884

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

Includes a raffle, tea and cakes.

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A RESTORATION MARVEL

NOW OPEN !

Tewkesbury’s new Micro Pub, The Cross House Tavern, opened its doors in early April and has won plaudits from the public for the sensitive and fine restoration carried out to the building by its new owner.

Suspended ceilings and modern wall cladding installed by previous businesses, were removed, revealing, classic architecture and decoration from a number of time periods.

The front bar now features the fine, Art Deco tiling that was probably added when a Butchers business occupied it, but substantial damage to the tiles had been made over the years.

New, replacement tiles were colour matched and hand made by a specialist manufacturer in Stoke on Trent, which, now repaired, create a terrific warm feel to the bar.

Strong Oak beams, small nooks, a cast iron range with blue and white tiles all add to the period feel of the building.

Manager, Catherine Roche told us she was delighted with the instant hit, the pub had with its customers, and that there would be a selection of six real ales, ciders and perries, sourced from within a twenty mile radius of Tewkesbury, available at all times.

Traditional pub fayre will be on offer to include pickled and scotch eggs, pork pies, ham and cheese baps and even a cheese board.

The new pub has added to the civic and period charm of the town and now doubt be a new venue for real ale enthusiast.

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Cider with Probus

Halfords Traditional Butchers offer meats, sourced and produced as locally as possible

H Weston & Sons are located just outside Ledbury and have been making cider there since the late 1800s. Starting with Henry Weston, the fifth-generation cider company is still in private ownership and continues to make authentic ciders (and perries).

Open: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.15pm Saturday 8.00am - 4.00pm

• Homemade pork pies, gravy pies, sausage age rolls, faggots and pasties cooked daily • Your stockist of British, free range and local produce including Gloucester Old Spot Pork

Serving Tewkesbury since 2007

• Seasonal game, BBQ selection, exotics vailable range and frozen fish selection also available • Special offers available in store and bulk buy discounts

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Come and enjoy the Spring with us Great home cooked food available, lunchtimes (apart from Monday) and evenings.

Try our fabulous Sunday carvery with three different cuts of meat only £8.95

Large, comfortabl e family guest room s available for fam ily gatherings

An ideal stop off for walking groups, club outings, socials and family gatherings, all week long.

Carvery can be arranged for prebooked, larger groups.

We have the ideal riverside venue, for Weddings, Christenings, parties, special events and receptions.

We have some availability left in May and October.

Forthampton GL19 4RE Telephone: 01684 293224 Only ten minutes walk from Tewkesbury Town Centre via ferry.

By road from Tewkesbury take the A438 to Ledbury and turn off to Forthampton. At the duck pond turn left and follow the road to the end.

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A small group, including guests, from Longdon District Probus Club recently visited the Much Marcle cider mill and was favoured by a very pleasant Springlike day.

After a cup of coffee we met Jenny, our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide (see photo) who gave us an introductory chat in front of ‘The Bounds’, the original farmhouse lived in by Henry Weston.

After an interesting video the group was shown the year-round ‘manufacturing’ process, starting with the arrival of the cider apples in the Autumn, through mashing, fermentation, maturing and finally ‘packaging’ into bottles or barrels.

Even though the basic process of making cider hasn’t changed significantly over the years, steps need to be taken to ensure the quality and consistency of the product. For instance, only local cider apples are used (from Herefordshire, Glouces-

tershire and Worcestershire) and champagne yeast is used for fermentation (rather

Buckbury (together with occasional trips out, such as the one above, and social events) and

than rely on unpredictable natural yeasts).

After the fascinating and enjoyable tour members of the group visited the shop, where various ciders and perries could be sampled and purchased Longdon District Probus Club meets on most Monday mornings at the Hunters Inn,

talks on a variety of topics are planned to take place throughout the year.

If you would like to join the Club, or perhaps come along as a guest, please contact the Club in the first instance at longdonprobus@gmail.c om or the Secretary, John, at johnlridley@hotmail.com.

POEMS & PINTS CHARITY EVENT at Theoc House - upper room Friday 31st May at 7.30pm £5 on the door All proceeds to Tewkesbury Refugee Support Group Contact: Tina Ash 07516 410100

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WHAT’S GREEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFÉ Saturday 11th May, Tewkesbury Baptist Church, please note their new time of 2-5pm TEWKESBURY FAIRTRADE STALL Methodist Church, Sun 12th May 11.30am and Sat 25th May,10am-12pm.

Profits from Fair Trade products help people in poorer countries.

Energy and does not cost any more than it did previously.

Further reductions on CO2, waste etc. are also being looked into. (Sophie Tewkesbury Town Councillor) SUSTAINABLE FOOTPATHS COURSE - Two local trainers have been running a 'Footpaths project’ in Tewkesbury,

which help people to live more sustainably.

The course which has covered topics such as home energy and water usage, diet and household waste is going well and in addition to plenty of learning, there has been a lot of fun.

Please contact Sophie, at sophie.fran@welcomme.co.uk for details of further courses.

STONEHILLS COMMUNITY GROUP For meeting dates and further details, please get in touch with catecody99@gmail.com Save the Date: ALMOST ZERO WASTE Talk and Questions Hosted by Friends of the Earth - Wednesday 12th June, 7.30pm, Tewkesbury Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury.

SAVE THE COUNTRYSIDE 12TH ANNIVERSARY WALK on Sunday 19th May, 2pm starting at Stantons Drive, Swindon Village, Cheltenham. For further information, please contact Anne 01242 680602 FOXFIELD PERMACULTURE Saturday 25th May - Free Open Day at the demonstration centre - from 11am until 5pm at Foxfield, Gretton Fields, near Gretton, Gloucestershire, GL54 5HH. Well worth a visit - very inspiring.

GUIDED WALK OF THE NATURE TRAIL at the Worcestershire Wildlife’s Lower Smite Farm, Sunday 26th May, 10am start, lift-sharing available from Tewkesbury for further information, please contact catecody99@gmail.com TEWKESBURY FRIENDS OF THE EARTH Have recently donated £500 to FoE head office and a further £500 to Community R4C, the community-led initiative which provides economic, social and environmental benefits for Gloucestershire by treating waste as a valuable resource rather than burning or burying it.

Friends of the Earth meet every two months and as a not for profit organisation, we are looking for a room in Tewkesbury, suitable for 20 that could be used on a Friday evening just six times a year.

Please get in touch with catecody99@gmail. com if you can offer something suitable.

TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE see their website and Facebook Page for updates and volunteeringopportunities tewkesburynaturereserve.org.uk/wordpress/ TEWKESBURY TOWN COUNCIL ENERGY TTC is now using a green electricity supplier for its buildings: the Town Hall, Watson Hall, and the public toilets.

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TALKING OF TEWKESBURY by Amanda Orton

Unexpected things give the greatest pleasure

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Sometimes in life, it’s the unexpected things, no matter how small, that give us the greatest pleasure, writes Amanda Orton.

With the Easter holidays last month, there have been lots of children in Tewkesbury – some local and some holidaymakers.

I had a surfeit of spare necklaces in my shop, so decided to give them to youngsters shopping with their parents.

The smiles on their faces, at receiving a surprise gift from a shopkeeper has been magical and we have been met with very effusive thank yous.

We have asked them to pass the “gift” on by being helpful to mum later in the day and they have often gone on to tell us about jobs they have already done to help out and what they are doing over the Easter break.

My unexpected gift came later one afternoon, while I was being pestered for a biscuit or two by a friendly greyhound.

Had I seen the swans, the greyhound’s owner asked? Come and have a look she said, and there were Mr & Mrs Swan minding a clutch of seven blue-grey eggs on the bank of the river.

What a fabulous sight!

As we watched, the swans carried on plucking at the surrounding vegetation to add to the

nest, seemingly oblivious to the gathering audience, fascinated by the spectacle.

After a while, the swan sitting on the eggs stood up, treading carefully with his enormous black feet. He moved to one side and the other swan gracefully settled herself down on the eggs.

After a few seconds, she stood up again, probing at the eggs with her bill. She was turning them. This process went on for a good few minutes before she eventually settled down again, tucked her head under her wing and seemed to go to sleep. The other swan stayed at her side to protect his mate and their eggs against predators.

As we were watching this fascinating spectacle, other people joined us and various conversations started up. After a while, we all went on our way, richer for our impromptu nature lesson about nesting swans and smiling at the conversations we’d had with complete strangers.

Visitors to Tewkesbury often tell me what a friendly place they find it and that is just wonder-

ful to hear.

I love this about Tewkesbury too – how friendly people are and how strangers chat to each other. It’s so easy to smile at someone and say something nice. That is a gift in itself and it costs absolutely nothing, yet is too often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The sense of community and caring that we have in our little town is absolutely priceless and must be nurtured at all costs.

SHAKESPEARE AT RIPPLE The Worcestershire Players head for Ripple on Saturday 8th June to give an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.

The play will be presented at 7.30pm in Lessex House Field and tickets, at £15 each, are available from The Railway Inn. There will be a wine bar, a gin bar and a barbecue (available to purchase) - and audience members should bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on.

Details from www.the festivalplayers.co.uk

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WOW AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED. Beautifully presented 5 bedroom detached family home. Impressive master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, a second bedroom with ensuite and a further 2 double bedrooms. EPC B.

OPEN TO OFFERS. Well presented 4 bedroom detached family home. Double glazing, gas central heating and integral garage with off road parking for 3 cars are just some of the benefits this property has to offer. EPC C.

Well presented 3 bedroom detached family home. Lounge with feature multi fuel fireplace and bay window, dining room with patio doors to the conservatory. En-suite shower room, and modern family bathroom. EPC C.

£259,000 Brookside, Evesham

£250,000 Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford

£245,000 Lindsey Avenue, Evesham

Immaculately presented 3 bedroom family home, set in the heart of Hampton. Kitchen/diner, play room, utility room, cloakroom and lounge with open fire and double doors to the garden. Viewing is highly recommended. Set within the catchment area for Prince Henry’s High School. EPC D.

*NO CHAIN* 3 bedroom semi detached family home. The property offers potential vendors the chance to put their own stamp on the property.

Mature gardens to the front, side and rear aspect.

Ideally suited for the keen gardener or families with children. EPC tbc.

Well presented 3 bedroom semi detached family home. Good sized orangery over looking the rear garden and patio area, a modern fitted kitchen, a separate utility room and a good sized lounge/diner adding to the appeal. Privately owned solar panels are an added bonus. EPC C.

£219,000 Bridleway Views, Evesham

£190,000 Peewit Road, Evesham

£85,000 Otters Field, Greet

*NO CHAIN* Well presented three bedroom semi detached family home. The property has a modern fitted kitchen/diner opening on to the rear garden, lounge and cloakroom. Double glazing, gas central heating, garage and off road parking. EPC B.

Well presented two bedroom end terrace family home in the popular area of Hampton. Modern fitted kitchen with a feature fireplace and walk in pantry adding to the appeal. The lounge with its feature fireplace and bay window are an added bonus. EPC D.

2 bed mid terraced family home 50/50 share with Bromford. The lounge/diner with access to the westerly facing rear garden with its mature plants and shrubs adds to the appeal. Gas central heating, off road parking for 2 cars are just some of the benefits this property has to offer. EPC C.

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WINCHCOMBE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS 2019 It’s our ninth year of celebrating music and arts in Winchcombe! This year's Festival runs from Monday 20 May to Bank Holiday Monday 27 May.

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Our ever-popular Art Trail is the largest yet.

Local artists invite you to look round their studios and savour the work on display. The Trail has two new features this year: St Peter’s Church hosts four artists, and two local businesses show ‛taster’ exhibitions. Come along and feast your eyes on paintings, textiles, pottery, stained glass, jewellery…and visit the eclectic sculpture exhibition in a delightful garden.

Our music programme holds events to suit all tastes.

Engage with the invigorating bands on offer: Celtic band Slâinte and the popular local Apple Mashers return to

the Festival.

Experience the music of Zoë Gilby, a singer making a great impression with her powerful collection of jazz-influenced material.

Escape into the folksong-esque world of Colin Pitts and Issy Winstanley.

Explore our classical offerings.

• Lydia Kenny, a saxophonist and 2018’s Gloucestershire Young Musician winner, joins us.

• Cirencester Philharmonia orchestra, appearing in Winchcombe for the first time, performs music by composers such as Mendelssohn and Schubert, and one of Haydn’s energetic symphonies written for his

enthusiastic London audiences.

• The international guitarist Alan Brindley Shaw presents a sparkling lunchtime recital.

• The Carducci Quartet makes a welcome return visit.

There’s a Tudor link this year. Sudeley Castle recently discovered a long-lost Tudor garden and the Festival offers the chance to find out more. Related events include a talk about the ‛considerable clothier’ John of Winchcombe, a concert by Eveshambased Musyck Anon,

and a chance to hear local Waytes and Measures at one of our free coffee concerts.

That’s not all of course! We have family workshops galore (African drumming anyone?), poetry, talks, a gin tutorial, story-telling for youngsters … ending with an lively street fair on Bank Holiday Monday. The streets will be full of specialist stalls and buzzing with entertainment from ‛Festival Fringe’, while local shops and cafés will be delighted to welcome folk to try their wares.

It's all happening in Winchcombe…again!

Find out more by visiting www.winchcombefestival.co.uk, ringing the Tourist Information Centre on 01242 602925, or follow our winchcombefma Facebook and Twitter feeds.

By Peter Teague.

FATHER’S DAY

at Hilton Puckrup Hall FATHER’S DAY LUNCH Dad's deserve the best gift this Father’s Day! Join us with the whole family and enjoy a delicious three-course buffet lunch at Coopers Restaurant.

Every Dad will receive a gift from us!

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Jasmine Kilpatrick from Bredon named as a finalist in the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards Local vet nurse, Jasmine Kilpatrick of Casvet, Cheltenham has been shortlisted for the esteemed title of Vet Nurse of the Year in the prestigious 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards.

Now in its 20th year, the awards have gone from strength to strength and this year Petplan received over 40,000 nominations. The annual event will celebrate the nation’s most outstanding veterinary professionals, who have been nominated by their colleagues and pet owners for their hard work and dedication to keeping pets healthy.

Commenting on her nomination, Jasmine said: “Becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) is a dream come true, so being a finalist for such a prestigious award is just incredible. I feel completely overwhelmed and astounded by people’s generosity and as a newly qualified nurse this news has really boosted my confidence.”

Judges were particularly impressed with her dedication to personal development and willingness to go the extra mile with home visits.

She has also proactively driven changes in the practice to improve efficacy and development.

Isabella von Mesterhazy, head of marketing at Petplan, commented: “The judges had a very tough time picking just three finalists in each category.

The quality of entries has been incredibly high and we’re delighted to have received so many nominations from the veterinary community and indeed pet owners

themselves.

“The awards recognise outstanding individuals and teams who go the extra mile to care for the nation’s pets.

The Petplan Veterinary Awards provide an opportunity to say thank you for the exceptional work carried out by members of the veterinary profession across the country.”

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 4th April 2019.

For further information on the awards and to follow the finalists’ progress visit www.petplan.co.uk/vetawards.

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NoW MAkiNG APPoiNTMENTs iN TEWkEsBury! karen Dodd At WLS Solicitors we offer a high quality Conveyancing Service led by a Senior Specialist Conveyancing Lawyer, Karen Dodd, who is also a Director of the Firm, with over 19 years Conveyancing experience in Tewkesbury, Bishops Cleve, Cheltenham, Malvern and surrounding areas.

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

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

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

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

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

Wayne Phillips

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

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

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

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Organiser, Tony Francis was delighted with the turnout with

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Achieve a perfectly cut lawn with your very own Ambrogio Robot Have you ever thought of how wonderful it would be to have a perfectly cut lawn without having to get the lawnmower out on a regular basis when you have so many other jobs to do? Now, it’s a reality when you add an Ambrogio Robotic mower to your garden. All you have to do is enjoy the beauty of your garden, but without the effort of spending time pushing a lawnmower!

Ambrogio robot is the automatic lawn mower that takes care of the lawn completely on its own and in complete safety.

On the market for more than 18 years, these machines are the ideal robotic lawn mowers for those looking for technological innovation, excellence, combined with respect for the environment, plus the fact that you can relax and enjoy a perfectly manicured lawn without ever having to cut it again.

Each Robot can be controlled and monitored via a smartphone making it simple to know what your robot is up to, even when you are away.

Full GPs and tracking will also detect it’s exact position, making it an unattractive option for thieves.

By using sophisticated software, it can only

be used by insertion of your personal pin code, just like your mobile smartphone.

Don’t worry about the shape of your lawn. The installation team will check out your garden and set up the robot to work, making sure that it has access to all key areas.

You don’t have to go too far to see these machines in action either. Just call in at P and D at Fleet Lane Bredon and they will show you their demonstration robot which is

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

Forthcoming Meetings in May: 7th May – No meeting (Bank Holiday) 14th May – The Mughal Empire (with Ron Gallivan) 21st May – Flying is not a game for women (with Peter Donovan) 28th May – No meeting (Bank Holiday) Meetings are held at 10.15 a.m. in Bredon Village Hall. Every interested person will receive a very warm welcome. Please contact our Secretary, Bill Bush on 01684 298419 for further information or visit our new website at:

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We are on the B4080 Tewkesbury/Bredon Road just by the motorway bridge.

We accept all major credit cards

Why not call in and have a browse around. Plenty of parking available.

AMBROGIO ROBOT ROBOTIC LAWN MOWER - ENJOY YOUR SMART GARDEN! Try it out today in store at P and D The automatic lawn mower that takes care of the lawn completely on its own and in complete safety!

Safety Footwear • Electric Fencing • Ratchets And Straps • Sealey Tools • A Range of Power Tools • Worklights • Oil • Fluids/Lubricants Dashcams • Strimmer Cord • Battery Chargers Welding Supplies • Toolboxes • Generators Overalls and Clothing • Model Tractors Logsplitters • Lawnmowers • Strimmers Chainsaws • ATV Quad Locks • Towing Accessories • Water Fittings • Pressure Washers • Fuel Containers • Tractor Paint Cutting and Grinding Discs • Boc Gas …and much much more!

A range of Animal/Horse feeds and bedding always in stock.

In addition to a full range of agricultural tractor and machinery parts.

We are also stocking a full range of compact tractors, mowers and accessories for smallholdings and estates.

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Tewkesbury Summer Beer Festival 2019 AT TEWKESBURY ABBEY GROUNDS 7th and 8th June 11am to 5pm The year 2021 is an exceptional year as it marks the 900th anniversary of the consecration of Tewkesbury Abbey together with the 550th of the Battle of Tewkesbury, the most decisive in the Wars of the Roses.

This new event celebrating over 20 great beers and ciders from award winning local brewers is brought to you by the 20.21 Tewkesbury Together organisers, a team of dedicated volunteers who are working hard to ensure that everybody who lives in, works in, visits and loves Tewkesbury can come together to celebrate its rich and remarkable heritage.

As the build up to what promises to be an extremely exciting and rewarding time for the

town 20.21 Tewkesbury Together held its first event in March with a fabulous concert in the Abbey with a live band,

massed choirs and more than fifty local primary school children performing Alexander L’Estrange’s toe-tapping

Ahoy!

Along with the beers and ciders there will be live music and entertainment from local bands with copious amounts of food including the ubiquitous BBQ and Hog Roast. Supported by Tewkesbury CAMRA it promises to be a great event and all for an entry fee of just £5 (under 16 yrs free).

For more information check our Tewkesbury Summer Beer Festival 2019 on Facebook or call Colin Jones on 07449 182704.

THE CHOIR FACTOR’S 10 ANNIVERSARY YEAR The Choir Factor™ is Gloucestershire’s original contemporary pop choir, a family run business that has been established since 2009. We sing a massive range of songs including Pop, Rock, Motown and Gospel classics from the 60’s through to the present day from a whole host of artists including Andra Day, Guns N’ Roses, George Ezra, Jess Glynne, Lady Ga Ga, to name but a few. Esther Bettis, the Musical Director of The Choir Factor™, arranges her own unique and lively harmonies to each song and then teaches each group their own individual part in turn.

Becoming a member of The Choir Factor™ is a great social experience and a fantastic opportunity to sing with a group of like minded people. It is also an excellent way to unwind at the end of a stressful day, lifting your spirits adding to all the proven health benefits singing provide, singing along to the songs that you know and love.

As this is our 10th Anniversary year, we are recording an album in July that will feature our member’s hand picked selection of songs that we have performed in our live shows and public performances this past decade, we are having a party for all of our members in September and as usual our annual show in November featuring “10 of The Best” songs from the last 10 years and the new numbers that we are currently learning at our weekly choir sessions.

Membership of The Choir Factor™ gives you the opportunity not to just sing Esther’s individual arrangements throughout the year during the choir

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sessions but to also perform them and to sing with other artists. We regularly take to the stage with Brit Award Winning artists Blake at different venues, we were asked to take to the pitch at Kingsholm during the Rugby World Cup to sing 2 national anthems, we have accompanied G4 on a few occasions singing with them at Cheltenham Town Hall so being part of The Choir Factor™ is so much more, We currently hold four sessions per week and meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7.30 – 9.00pm. Morning group on Tuesdays in Quedgeley 10.00am to 11.30am. Our Tewkesbury Group meet on Wednesday evenings. Being a member with The Choir Factor allows you unlimited choir sessions each week with additional sessions throughout the school holidays!

Our new summer term starts week commencing Monday 29th April why not book yourself in for a taster session? These are held during term times and allow

you to join us on a normal choir night to give you a feel and taste of what we do and how we do it, with additional sessions throughout the school holidays if you choose.

For more information, to contact us or to book your taster session please visit our website www.thechoirfactor.com.

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WHAT’S ON in Tewkesbury and District 䡵 TEWKESBURY VIPs: A club for the visually impaired and socially isolated meets on the first Thursday of each month, 2pm to 4pm at Tewkesbury Baptist Church. Great musical entertainment plus lovely cake provided by Tewkesbury School.

Transport available. Call Chris on 01684 293527 䡵 CARE TO SING TEWKESBURY Tewkesbury Day Centre.

Second Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm.

For those with memory problems and their carers/companions.

Tea and cakes and singing favourite songs together. £2.50 per person. Call 01684 772559 for more details. 䡵 BUSY NEEDLES A free club for independent crafters who wish to pursue their craft whilst making friends. For more details please call 01684 276503. 䡵 FREE LOCAL HISTORY ADVICE: You will find a family and local historian at Tewkesbury Library most Thursday afternoons. Advance booking is essential - for more information please call 01684 293086.

䡵 BREDON BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Every Wednesday morning, 10am 11.30am. Bredon Village Hall during Worcestershire term time. Everyone is welcome with their children/grandchildren from newborns to pre-school age.

For more information please contact bredonsteppingout@googlemail.com or check Facebook 䡵 BREDON CRAFTERS: third Wednesday of the month,1pm until 5pm.

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

Village Hall, Bredon. 䡵 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: every Tuesday, 10am-11am, 50+.

Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Road. For more details please call Mrs Allvey on 01531 650200. 䡵 CREATIVE CLUB: Mosaics,Pottery, Embroidery and Crochet Every other Monday from 21st January 2019, 7pm - 9pm Tewkesbury Baptist Church, Station Road, £3 per week.

For further information please call 07377 429495.

䡵 TEWKESBURY MEMORY CAFE: Tewkesbury Day Centre, last Wednesday of each month (2-4pm).

For those suffering from memory loss and/or dementia.

Advice and support, craft activities etc.

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

san breads, cakes and pastries, homemade pies and meals, homemade jams and chutneys, local honey and beeswax candles, handmade gifts, jewellery, glassware, toys and books.

Held on the second Saturday each month.

䡵 BREATHE EASY TEWKESBURY: Held every second Tuesday of the month, 2pm-4pm at the Tewkesbury Boys Brigade Community Centre.

Open to sufferers of lung conditions, their families, friends and carers.

British Lung Foundation Support Group.

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

䡵 TEWKESBURY FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET: Saturday 11th May, Abbey Lawns Car Park, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 5PG, from 9am until 1.30pm.

A great mix of local produce from farmers, growers and food producers, plus a wonderful collection of local arts and crafts. Stalls include: local beers & ciders, handmade chocolates,local meat and cheese, locally grown vegetables, arti-

䡵 TEWKESBURY BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY: Monday 6th May, 9am - Anniversary Walk.

Leaving from Abbey Lawn Car Park in Gander Lane, a 2 hour guided walk of the Battlefield (approx 2 miles in length). No booking necessary stout walking shoes are recommended. Familes and dogs are welcome.

Walks are free although donations are welcome.

Next walk: Thurs 6th June at 7pm.

Re-pointing and repairs of masonry using both lime and cement based mortars ~ Working on new, old and historic buildings to repair masonry and to cut out and re-point where cement based mortars have been used instead of traditional lime mortar ~ Damaged stone and brick repairs ~ Telephone:

07525 976940 or 01684 298029 TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & TALK ON CECILIA COOPER ‘A ROSE OF A POET’ Presented by Steve Goodchild

Thursday 23rd May at 7.45pm Methodist Church, The Cross, Tewkesbury GL20 5PY

Members £2.50 and Visitors £4. All welcome Further details on the website tewkesburyhistory.org

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MEET YOUR LOCAL PRODUCERS by Deb Gilder

FIELD TO BOTTLE Here at Teddington Stores take great pride in offering the finest local produce to our customers, writes owner and director Deb Gilder.

TEWKESBURY’S FAMOUS INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT

Celebrating 20 years in Tewkesbury DINE IN • DINE OUT TAKEAWAYS • (01684) 273727 FREE DELIVERY (within specified area of Tewkesbury) OPEN 6pm UNTIL LATE Rajshahi, 121 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JU

CHINESE & MALAYSIAN CUISINE

OPEN TUES-SAT 5pm-11pm & SUN 5pm-10pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE (MINIMUM ORDER £15)

01684 292046

17 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AL

Specialists in freshly prepared Bangladeshi & Indian Curry, Balti & Tandoori Dishes Opening Hours Lunch 12 noon - 2.00pm Evening 5.30pm - 11.30pm

61 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ Telephone 01684 299584

䡵 Chase Gin Choice at Teddington Stores Many people may be surprised to read that this even includes gin and vodka, made in nearby Herefordshire by Chase Distillery.

Will Chase, perhaps better known as the brains behind the upmarket brand Tyrrells Crisps, grew up in Herefordshire.

He’d been farming potatoes there for over twenty years, before hitting upon the idea of turning his own produce into chips. By the summer of 2002, the business was born, and the success that followed has been phenomenal.

It was in 2004, whilst travelling in the UK looking for packing equipment, that Will stumbled upon a small distillery making vodka from potatoes.

Ever the entrepreneur, Will thought there would be a market for his spirits if he could make a quality product and sell it with provenance and pedigree.

He sourced a traditional still and had a family with over 100 years experience make the rectifying equipment.

By June 2008 the vodka had been produced from Will’s own potatoes, with the new distillery located right on his farm.

Eleven years down

the line the range distilled has expanded to include gin. Products we are very proud to offer at Teddington Stores.

Chinese Restaurant & Take-Away DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

01684 293714 or 07724 630083 The Crown, Mythe Rd, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6EF Sun & Tues-Thurs 5pm-10.30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm Monday closed, Open All Bank Holidays

Quay Street, Tewkesbury

01684 293220

䡵 Deb Gilder Recent years have seen a huge increase in the demand for gin in particular - and some of the more unusual varieties from Chase Distillery are Seville marmalade, pink grapefruit and pomelo, rhubarb and bramley apple, and oak-aged sloe and mulberry.

At Teddington Stores we also offer a carefully chosen selection of wines, local ales and craft beers that perfectly complement our range of locally-sourced produce.

Discover the difference at Teddington Stores. You’ll find us just off the A46 at Teddington Hands Roundabout, with free parking on site. Call us on 01386 725400.

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

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

Tewkesbury Fryer FOR A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN FISH & CHIPS, KEBABS AND BURGERS Gluten-free batter & pizzas now available every day Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff

01684 290888 STONE WILLY’S PIZZA

Mon & Tues: 4.30pm-10pm Wednesday to Saturday: 12-2pm & 4.30pm-10pm

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

At The Royal Oak, Main Road, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7LW Restaurant Opening Times Monday & Wednesday-Sunday Lunch: 12 noon-2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm-11.00pm THAI SET LUNCH 2 Courses £9.95 Take Away Collection Get 10% Off Delivery service within 3 miles Pub open every day from Noon except Tuesday open from 3pm

Exceptional quality Indian food with very traditional flavours

FREE HOME DELIVERY 20%on OFF TAKEAWAY collection orders over £10

in specified areas within 3 mile radius of Tewkesbury

寿 01684 295 226 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6.00pm-11.00pm 117/118 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5JY

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Sunday 9th June at Toddington Railway Station GL54 5DT - see www.gwsr.com

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䡵 1: Which fictional character has been portrayed on screen by Basil Rathbone, Jeremy Brett & Benedict Cumberbatch?

Cross House, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AB www.crosshousetavern.pub

䡵 2: Which Welsh village, featured in the cult TV series ‘The

Aragon married before she married Henry VIII (then Prince Henry)?

Prisoner’ was created by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis? 䡵 3: Which American city has sports teams called the Bears, Bulls and Cubs?

䡵 6: Which band’s hits include Dear John, Something 'Bout You Baby I Like and Red Sky?

䡵 4: Which is the longest river in the British Isles? 䡵 5: To whom was Catherine of

ANSWERS: 1.Sherlock Holmes; 2. Portmeirion; 3. Chicago; 4. The Shannon; 5. Henry’s brother Prince Arthur; 6. Status Quo.

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

TEWKESBURY LIVE Local Music Guide 䡵 WED 1st MAY: The Rod Kelly Trio plus Jeanne Marlow, Fox & Hounds, Bredon. 䡵 THURS 2nd MAY: Acoustic Session, The Anchor, Eckington. 䡵 FRI 3rd MAY - MON 6th MAY INCLUSIVE: Folk Festival Upton-upon-Severn. 䡵 FRI 3rd MAY: Sarah McQuaid, The Roses Theatre. 䡵 FRI 3rd MAY: Mark Harrison with Charles Benfield, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore. 䡵 SAT 11th MAY: Flatworld, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore.

䡵 FRI 17th MAY: Pasadena Roof Orchestra, No.8 Arts Centre, Pershore. 䡵 FRI 17th MAY: Gordon Giltrap (legendary guitarist), The Roses Theatre. 䡵 SAT 18th MAY: The Tough, Wheelhouse Café Bar, The Marina, Upton-upon-Severn. 䡵 FRI 24th MAY: Amy Winehouse Tribute, The Roses Theatre. 䡵 SAT 25th MAY: The Blackheart Orchestra, Market Theatre, Ledbury.

䡵 SAT 11th MAY: El Diablo, Railway Inn, Ripple.

䡵 SAT 25th MAY: The Malvin Hancox Band Wheelhouse Café Bar, Upton-upon-Severn.

䡵 SUN 12th MAY: Swinging at the Cotton Club, The Roses Theatre.

䡵 WED 29th MAY: Kim Cypher Quartet (Jazz Club), Theoc House.

Mon-Thurs 7am-8pm Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm Motorists, cyclists and walkers all welcome

VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

CAR BOOT SALE EVERY SATURDAY From 9.30am, gates open at 9.00am for sellers. £5 Boots, £10 Traders AT VALE WILDLIFE, BECKFORD GL20 7AN SIGNPOSTED FROM A46

䡵 FRI 31st MAY: The Future Set, The Berkeley Arms. 䡵 FRI 31st MAY: Martin & Eliza Carthy, The Cube, Malvern.

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

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

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

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

䡵 WED 26th JUNE: Jazz Club, Theoc House.

STRUMMERS GUITAR OF THE MONTH

by Paul Thomas

GIBSON SONEX As the 1970’s limped to a close, beset by a confusion of PostPunk, Post-Modernism and PostManpat, the Gibson guitar company were having problems of their own, writes Paul Thomas.

They just couldn’t understand how they were being so massively outsold by their fierce rivals, Fender, when it seemed self-evident to them that theirs’ was a far superior product.

Cue meetings in smoke-filled rooms and much soul-searching.

Eventually, the Gibson executives came to a conclusion. Fenders were more popular, they decided, because they were cheaper and more readily available.

To solve the problem of price, Gibson decided they would need to use more cost-effective materials for the body of their Fender-busting new design and (gasp) copy Fender’s use of a bolt-on neck; far more economical than Gibson’s traditional set-neck approach.

OK, so that was price taken care of; they could now produce a guitar at a similar price point to Fender. The second problem (availability) was going to take some serious thinking about.

You see, in order to nurture their reputation as purveyors of quality and exclusivity, Gibson made it very hard (and expensive) for music stores to become “Official Gibson Dealers”. Fender, on the other hand, were far freer with their favours and, consequently, it was much easier for guitarists to pop into a local “guitar shop” (remember them?), test drive a Strat or Tele and…buy it.

So, Gibson needed to get their new guitar into all the little guitar shops from Cleveland to Cleethorpes, Sacramento to Swindon, Birmingham to…Birmingham… and they needed to do it without upsetting those “Official Gibson Dealers” who had sold their sold their souls to achieve their exalted status. Gibson’s solution was pretty ingenious. Instead of the usual Gibson headstock logo, they would create a brand-new logo for their brand-new line of guitars.

The new guitar would go by the name “Sonex” with a headstock that sported the logo; The Gibson Guitar Company USA. The body was constructed from an inner core of tone wood, sandwiched between layers of a composite material called Resonwood and the neck, of course, was bolted on. Everything else about the guitar was like, well, a Gibson - pick-ups, bridge, tuners… everything.

The result was a fabulous, powerful, more affordable guitar but, unfortunately, the quality of the instrument did not translate into sales. Quite the opposite, in fact. Fender players were never going to take to this hum-bucking rock monster just because it had a bolt-on neck. And Gibson players were appalled by the bolt-on and the Resonwood and wouldn’t go near the Sonex with a bargepole.

The consequence of all this were some of the direst sales figures in the history of electric guitars. Following a proud launch in 1980, the Sonex series was quietly shelved and, by 1984, Gibson were pretending the whole experiment had never happened.

However, we know the experiment did happen, don’t we? And if you’re lucky enough to get your hands on one of these ace guitars… give it a try because (whisper it) it’s an absolute cracker!

The Gibson Sonex Custom is available alongside many other cool and fascinating guitars from; Strummers, Malt House Emporium, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 8JP www.strummersguitars.com

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LEADING SONGWRITER RETURNS TO TEWKESBURY

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One of the contemporary folk scene’s leading singer-songwriters is returning to Tewkesbury this month.

With a voice likened to Any Deeper It Could Get ‘malt whiskey and meltDangerous, which was ed chocolate’ and her produced by the legexquisite guitar playing, endary guitarist Michael Sarah McQuaid’s return Chapman. to the town is much anticipated.

She will be playing at the The Roses Theatre on Friday 3rd May (8.30pm start).

Born in Madrid (to a Spanish father and an American mother), raised in Chicago and now residing in Cornwall, Sarah was taught piano and guitar by her folksinging mother, and from the age of twelve she was embarking on tours of the US and Canada with 䡵 Sarah McQuaid the Chicago Children’s Choir.

Sarah will be back in She launched her solo Tewkesbury later this career live on Irish TV in year too. On Friday 29th 2007, and ten years and November she will play four albums later, was in the intimate setting of given a Lifetime the Old Baptist Chapel Achievement Award at a venue which she sold the International Guitar out last year.

Festival in Northern There’s folk at the Old Ireland.

Baptist Chapel on Friday Sarah has been tour21st June as well, with ing Ireland, the UK and Town Musicians of the USA promoting her Bremen, Mike Weaver latest album If We Dig and Kim Lowings Duo.

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COUNTRY MATTERS with Jack B. Walker

Cat of the Month Walking festival celebrates tenth

anniversary

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This month marks ten years of the popular Cotswolds Walking Festival, writes Jack B. Walker.

Organised by Winchcombe Walkers are welcome, this year’s festival takes place from Friday 17th-Sunday 19th May. Advance booking is essential for all of the walks and events, and may be made by visiting the website www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com/festival Routes vary from an easy three miles exploring the historic town of Winchcombe, to a strenuous 13.5 mile hike over the wolds to the highest point in the county.

There is much to interest ramblers of all abilities here. There’s a trek to Beckford Nature Reserve, a visit to an archaeological dig at Sudeley Castle, a ride on a steam train (which includes a tour of the GWR heritage railway’s engine workshops), pub lunches and even a visit to a Cotswold brewery.

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too: from full day sorties to evening strolls - plus a festival dinner, quiz and an illustrated talk.

Some of the walks also include meeting experts on flora, fauna and farming - as well as historians. In some cases transport is provided, and prices for the walks vary from £2-£12 depending upon the extra activities provided.

Events are centred on the Abbey Fields Community Centre, and as well as full details on the website (see above) information can be obtained from the Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre (01242) 602925.

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

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START YOUR MAY BANK HOLIDAY ADVENTURE HERE WITH M5 MOTORHOME HIRE M5 Motorhome Hire’s first motorhomes went out on hire May Bank Holiday 2018, a year on and over 70 successful rentals later they are looking forward to the start of their second season with great excitement.

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motorhomes available this year with the addition of 4 brand new

Swift models. They now have a fabulous range of motorhomes that are

suitable for all types of customers - couples, friends, families and even have dog friendly motorhomes!

Marc and Clare make up the M5 Motorhome team and are committed to providing a 5* service.

“Most of our customers have never hired a motorhome before so it can be both exciting and daunting, we soon put our customers at ease and provide a full handover of the motorhome and often give advice on route planning to ensure our customer have an amazing motorhome adventure. We are very proud of our 5* Google and Facebook reviews:” “Had an amazing time in the Sunlight T69L Motorhome, came fully

3 motorhomes going out for Easter, the Sunlight A72 heading up to Scotland, the brand new Swift 684 going to the Isle Of Wight and the Sunlight T58 is out and about around the Cotswolds equipped right down to washing up liquid and tea towel. Instructions at the beginning were thorough and handover at the end quick. The recommendation for where to stay for our first night was fantastic too. This was our first

time in a Motorhome and hopefully won't be the last. We will definitely hire again from M5 Motorhome hire. Thank you Mark and Claire.” by Rebecca Harris.

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D-Day Darlings performing at the Watson Hall in Tewkesbury

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Tewkesbury Town Council is thrilled to announce that the D-Day Darlings will be performing as a trio, at the Watson Hall in Tewkesbury on Sunday 2nd June for a matinee performance.

The D-Day Darlings shot to fame following their success on 2018’s Britain’s Got Talent. The group, (originally formed 10 years ago as a trio) became an overnight success and the group’s popularity grew with young and old alike, continuing their mission of keeping the wartime spirit alive and into the new generation.

The timing of this performance will be particularly meaningful as DDay 2019 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings.

The Town Council is delighted that the Watson Hall is working on a programme of events and this is the first concert of hopefully many, that are currently being planned for the

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Tewkesbury Town Mayor, Councillor Christine Danter, said: “The D-Day Darlings are a personal favourite of mine and I’m blown away by the fact that they’ll be performing for

us in Tewkesbury. The Watson Hall is a fantastic venue and we’re hoping to add some extra touches to make it a truly memorable event.”

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2.00pm Native Orchids at KLNR – a walk focussing on the 9 species of orchids we have at KLNR led by KCT Chairman Adrian Darby.

Sensible footwear is advised. Car parking will

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVA They say the older you are, the wiser you’ll be. Which makes this birthday, birthday woman of the hour!

Eva, a resident at Tewkesbury’s Magnolia House Care Home, turned 105 in April, having lived through two world wars, 20 prime ministers, four British monarchs, one abdication – and so much more.

She was four years old when Daylight Savings Time was introduced, 13 when the television was invented and 55 when the first man walked on the moon.

Fast-forward to a digital age, and Eva is still going strong. Please do join us in raising a glass on this very special occasion.

Many happy returns Eva!

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CHARLES GERARD’S REGIMENT Come join us as we garrison the loyal town of Upton-upon-Severn From 3rd-6th May 2019 Meet the men, women and children of the Civil War. Living history displays throughout the weekend at the Tudor House Museum, Church Street.

Children’s games, dressing up and the chance to try out some pike drill.

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MOTORING TIPS from RP Motors

The Benefits and Advantages to Aircon Servicing Car air conditioning systems cool the vehicle and its occupants in hot weather, and are now a common feature in most modern cars.

The Air conditioning system filters and dehumidifies the air entering the cabin, which aids towards the demisting of windows in all weather

conditions. Plus also helps with filtering the allergens entering the car.

If the system is not used often, a build up of fungus and bacteria will grow in the system emitting an unhealthy vapour into the car. A System desterilizer will combat this and relieve

the smell and fungi An Air-conditioner with no gas and oil will permit the seals inside the system to dry and perish allowing the

gases that will harm you and the environment to leak in to the atmosphere. Causing expensive repair bills. An Airconditioning system may lose up to 15% of its gases every year. The system must be serviced every 2 years to maintain full efficiency.

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Severn Unit MVS set buoys to warn boaters of submerged narrowboat hazard When a 60ft narrowboat failed to rise on her mooring poles and sank at Bredon after the River Avon came into flood after the heavy rain in Mid March, Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service was called into action to see if they could help and put out warning buoys.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “First of all we had to locate exactly where the stricken vessel lay and then our team had to use great ingenuity to set a row of marker buoys attached to weights around the sunken boat which had slipped a good 12 feet out into the river.

Nothing at all was showing above the water and it was a hazard to navigation so the area needed to be marked and protected quickly.”

Avon Navigation Trust (ANT) Volunteer Director Paul Cronin passed on the thanks of the Trust’s Chief Executive Clive Matthews and the ANT Council to Severn Unit

for doing this job and said “At the time the ANT workforce was in the middle of vital major repair work further up the Avon at Evesham lock so the MVS saved us having to deploy

some much needed staff to do this job at Bredon.

We were very grateful for the Unit’s prompt response so that the area got protected until the boat could be raised.”

Severn Unit MVS Members Will Fish (left) and Chris Adcock (right) putting out a marker buoy and a string of floats.

TEWKESBURY FLOWER CLUB at Bushley Village Hall Tuesday 14th May 7.00pm and the meeting begins at 7.30pm This month our demonstrator is Margaret Rumens from Solihull and her title is "Serendipity" Visitors are very welcome to join us and entrance is only £6. No experience is necessary - just join us for a relaxing evening watching an expert arrange beautiful flowers.

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2nd Tewkesbury Guides Fundraising for SARA 2nd Tewkesbury Guides and their Leaders visited SARA headquarters last month to present a cheque to Anton Richardson, Fund Raiser Manager for SARA. The Guides and their Leaders donated £180 from their Christmas fundraising efforts in Priors Park.

The crew from SARA came along and helped the Guides by towing Santa’s sleigh whilst Rudolph and friends had a rest. The Guides and SARA members walked through Priors Park wishing everyone a Happy Christmas.

The Guides had an enjoyable time and there was a real community feel about the night.

Heather Caley, Guide Leader said, “We have had a fantastic time tonight, learning about

the important role that SARA provides to our town and surrounding area. I just want to say a big thank you to the Guides, Leaders, Parents and the SARA crew who helped us to raise the money. Also a big thank you to the fire station and SARA crew for showing us around tonight.”

If you would like to volunteer and join in the fun, Tewkesbury Division Girl Guides are currently looking for

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EU Settlement Scheme : Tewkesbury company to ease Brexit anxiety for its EU Employees Tewkesbury EU Citizens could face a round trip of over an hour to get to their nearest government scanning centre, but an innovative move by a Tewkesbury employer is set to save its employees the journey.

Following Brexit, all EU Citizens are required to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in order to continue living and working legally in the UK after December 2020 (or June 2021 if the UK leaves the EU with a deal).

Idemia UK Ltd, based in Tewkesbury are running a series of support sessions for its EU employees wishing to apply for settled or presettled status through the scheme. The sessions will give all EU employees access to compatible phones and computers, along with technical support so that the process can be completed as easily as possible.

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ID as part of the application only works on certain smart phones and for those who can’t get the app to work, the Home Office recommends either borrowing the correct phone, or travelling to a scanning centre, the nearest ones being in Worcester, Hereford and Bath.

Idemia hope that these support sessions will be helpful and a far more convenient solution for its EU employees and alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that some may be experiencing.

“We felt that it was

really important to support our friends and colleagues who are EU citizens, to ensure that their

right to continue to live and work in the UK is protected.

“They are a valued part of our organisation and our local community and the UK decision to leave the EU should not affect this.

“Many of our EU nationals were unaware of the requirement to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme or were confused about what they needed to do.

“We asked people to express an interest if they would like some support with the process and had an enthusiastic response in return.

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“We will begin running a number of support sessions for people to attend from the 9th April and will be offering: a briefing presentation, information leaflets, access to PCs for completing the application form and Android Phones with the EU Exit: ID Document Check app on for people to use.

“The sessions will be open to both permanent employees and our agency temporary workers.” said Nina Grant – UK HR Business Partner.

Idemia, specialise in security and identity solutions in both the physical and digital space, helping to make it easier for people to buy and pay, travel, get around and entertain safely.

Idemia UK Ltd, formerly Oberthur Technologies UK Ltd, have been a major employer in Tewkesbury since 1989 (30 years this year). EU nationals account for over 20% of the workforce. Idemia are proud to be involved in their community, sponsoring local businesses and charities including the Priors Park Neighbourhood Project, The Roses Theatre and Gloucestershire Young Carers.

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5.00pm & 7.00pm: Northway Village Hub, The Ray Shill Building, Lee Walk, Northway, GL20 8QG. Call Anne on 07392 974815

at The Methodist Church Hall, By The Cross, Barton Street, Tewkesbury

7.30pm: Bredon Hancocks School, Church Street, Bredon GL20 7LA. Call Karen on 07967 831348

Tuesday May 14th 10.15am until 12.30pm Demonstration the artist JOHN HORTON Beach scene and skies in Watercolour Refreshments available, hall is disabled friendly. £5.00 for non members.

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Probus Club launch website VW, AUDI, SKODA & SEAT SPECIALISTS Servicing from £95.00 MOT £39.95 Cambelts from £249.00 Air Conditioning regas £45.00 Free Courtesy Cars Collection & Delivery

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Tewkesbury and Bredon Hill Probus Club have launched their new website.

It will provide an easy way for you to discover what the Club is about, to take a look at our busy schedule of events and the people to contact if you have any queries. Ask any of the contacts if you need any more information about the Club or feel like coming along to one of our meetings as a guest.

Although we meet on Tuesday mornings at Bredon Village Hall, the Club’s catchment area covers the borough of Tewkesbury and many of the villages and communities which surround Bredon Hill, so we have included images featuring both Tewkesbury Town and Bredon Village.

The website includes a section on the Village Hall and for new members thinking about coming along to one of our meetings, a map and directions on how to find us are included.

The site will also be useful for external speakers who may like to bring their specialist subjects to the attention of the Club and we include names and photographs of the Club’s officers with contact details.

We also feature a list of forthcoming events including our very popular external visits, such as our two-centre visit in June to the Welsh National Assembly and the Royal Mint, both in

Cardiff.

If you are a regular reader of Tewkesbury Direct you may have seen our articles each month describing talks

businessman and would enjoy the stimulating company of like-minded individuals, you are very welcome without obligation to come along to

that we have enjoyed or visits to interesting places. These articles are all available on the website for potential new members to browse them and get a feel for the events on offer.

The web address is www.probusclub.net/te wkesbredon.

Enjoy browsing our new website and if you are a retired or semiretired professional or

one or more of our Tuesday morning meetings as a guest.

Please contact our Secretary Bill Bush on whose contact details are on the website. Bill will be more than happy to introduce you to members and help you experience the Probus Club spirit

By Chris Brown for Tewkesbury & Bredon Hill Probus Club.

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WHAT’S ON AT JOHN MOORE MUSEUM PILGRIMS IN THE HOUSE (Living history event) : Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May, 10am to 5pm (last admission 4.30).

The Merchant’s House, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Glos.

Visit the beautifully restored 15th century Merchant’s House in the heart of historic Tewkesbury to meet members of the Walsingham Pilgrims living history group who will be taking up residence and recreating life in a medieval tailor’s

shop and house.

The Walsingham Pilgrims are dedicated to interpreting the domestic and military life of the 14th century and so will be doing a spot of time travelling for their visit to the Merchant’s House.

Meet them for some fun hands on history in our atmospheric timberframed building.

FREE Admission: Donations welcome.

WOMEN IN THE TUDOR AND STUART ERAS – Museum Talk: Saturday 25th May, 11am to 12pm.

The Old Baptist Chapel, Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ. “WOMEN IN HER GREATEST PERFECTION WAS MADE TO SERVE AND OBEY MAN.” History was often written by men about other men, whilst

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women’s lives were often deemed inferior and unworthy of recording. As a consequence of this, our understanding of women’s lives has been harder to discern, since they have been overshadowed, and in some cases completely overlooked by men.

MOT’s £39.95

Open 6 days a week by appointment But this was the time of great and powerful women, such as Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, who proved to the world they could be the equals and superiors of men.

This museum talk delves into the feminine world, looking at all aspects of women’s lives from education, marriage and even touching upon the oldest trade in history.

Tickets: Adult £6.00, Concession £4.50, Child £2.00.

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Bouncy castle and challenge equipment hire Small Bouncy Castle £80 Large Bouncy Castle £110 Sumo (Junior & Adult) £80 Gladiator Duel £110

Bungee Run £110 Giant Slide (Staffed) £230 Zorb Pool (Staffed) £400 Mobile Climb Wall £495

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COFFEE MORNING at Bushley Village Hall Forthampton & District RBL

Monday 6th May 10.30am - Midday Cakes stall, plant stall, Tombola, Bric-a-brac, Raffles, Trash or Treasure Admittance 50p Proceeds to Branch and Poppy Funds

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

Free Admission.

Tewkesbury CIC Please can you help, we need: Books, CDs, DVDs, Audio Books, Large Print, Sheet Music, Puzzles, Pictures, Prints, Maps, Stamps, Coins.

One of Brandon Higgins’ new murals for Sausage & Cider Fest at The Village Inn, Twyning. See front page.

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HOPP Youth Club coming to Tewkesbury Heart of Priors Park Community Interest Company are proud to announce that after months of organising and preparing, HOPP Youth Club will begin on Friday 3rd May 2019. The youth club will be for ages 12 – 16-year olds, which will be held at Tewkesbury Youth Club, Link Road, Tewkesbury from 7pm – 8.30pm.

There will be subs of £1.00 per teenager, which will go towards activities and hopefully raise enough to do a day trip in the summer holidays. The tuck shop will be available every week with a small charge. The Youth Club will be overseen by seven volunteers who have had an Enhanced DBS Check and a lot of training including Safeguarding.

Donna Wallis, who is the Youth Leader said “We are delighted to finally get the youth club of the ground and we hope the teenagers will come along. We will have lots of different activities but would like some ideas from the teenagers on what they would like to do. We are asking that parents come along on the 3rd May to meet the volunteers and see what we will be doing.”

A spokes person for HOPP said “The Youth Club will be a great asset for Tewkesbury because the teenagers are bored and need something to look forward to each week. The seven volunteers have worked hard with our committee to

get the Youth Club up and running. We would like to thank all seven volunteers for their dedication and hard work over the last 3 months.

For teenagers 16 – 17 we are looking at starting a youth leadership program, which will give them the knowledge to be able to lead the youth club with our volunteers in the future. HOPP and the youth club volun-

teers would like to thank Tewkesbury School, for their support of the new project.”

To join the youth club there is a registration form which will need to be completed on the night by parents. We are happy to send you a form by email, please e m a i l : hoppyouthclub@gmail.c om or ringing 01684212295.

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Grief is the price we pay for love

By Matthew Morgan - Dragon Vet Centre As veterinary surgeons, we will have from time to time the inevitable (and unenviable) job of having to facilitate the passing of a much loved older pet.

As a vet who works regular shifts at the out of hours clinic, I was required on two occasions over the most recent weekend to perform this difficult task.

Both dogs had reached of the family. leaves you, when can the end of their lives, Our pets give us so you? We nurture our and for each of them much more than just a pets, we feed them, play their health was rapidly loyal presence; they give with them, provide sheldeclining. There was no us affection and appreciter and affection, and doubt that being able to ation, they’re a nonwhen the time comes we save them the last few judgemental, ever-presave them from the final days of suffering and sent companion, and stages of physical deteriunhappiness was a most importantly they oration and suffering. kindness and relief but give us unconditional Grief is the price we the sadness and grief love. For those non-pet pay for love. It is awful were written large on the owners out there it is and terrible, but it is faces of their owners. hard to appreciate the because of the joy that No pet owner ever depth of the human-pet we have shared, and the makes the decision to let bond and perhaps why knowledge that the a pet go lightly, even it's sometimes difficult source of that joy is when it is clearly the to adequately sympaleaving us. kindest option. The thise with the extent of Understandably, at emotional mix of loss, the grief that is felt when the time of loss, many guilt and helplessness a pet passes away. pet owners say to me leave pet owners feeling We are a nation of that they won't get the intense sadness of animal lovers but also a another pet, that the the departure of a pet nation known for emosadness of losing them that for many of us is tional restraint. For me is too much to bear. But not just a furry companas a veterinary surgeon it is the joy that they ion but a critical member and a pet owner, the best give us that makes the advice I can give for grief so potent and it is grieving owners is to the joy that we should say: “Don't apologise for remember. It is that very crying. Don’t apologise happiness that enriches for the sadness you our lives and reminds us feel.” If you can't why having a pet is a unashamedly weep at gift for which we are forthe moment your pet ever grateful.

NEWTOWN W.I. At our April meeting we learnt that ‘The WillowTrust’ charity was founded in 1979 to provide two specially built broad beamed boats on the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal. Each boat is wheelchair accessible with all up to date facilities required.

This means that each year up to 7,000 disabled and seriously ill children, adults and their carers can spend a day of fun and freedom on the water at no cost to themselves. Their day out can help them experience new skills and be an unforgettable adventure. Qualified skippers are assisted by a pool of about 90 volunteer helpers. It costs £175,00.00 per year to maintain and run the boats all of which is raised through sponsorship and donations. For further information visit www.willowtrust.org.

At the next meeting is on May 8th we will discuss this year’s resolutions followed by a Quiz and sampling of Puddings supplied by our members.

If you are interested in joining us please telephone 01684 292067 for more information.

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MASSIVE STAGE | MASSIVE PA | MASSIVE MARQUEE | GREAT FOOD AND DRINK COMPLIMENTARY COACH SERVICE FROM GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND HEREFORDSHIRE JUST 25 MINUTES FROM TEWKESBURY! ONLY FOOD AND DRINKS BOUGHT FROM THE PREMISES WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES. DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY FACTORS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE RE-ENTRY ONCE YOU HAVE LEFT THE EVENT WITHOUT PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

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Bredon FunFest 2019 Put the date in your diary now – Bredon FunFest is coming to Croft Farm Water Park on Saturday, 1st June from 12 noon to 4pm!

This family friendly day will feature live music, including two sets from popular local band, The Brethryn, and home grown performer Ellie Kelly. Our brand new event will feature a barbeque and Pimms bar as well as beer and cider.

There will be bouncy castles, glitter and henna painting and some of Worcestershire’s best craft sellers will be present with stalls offering everything from fused glass to silver jewellery.

Please come along and spend an afternoon enjoying the beautiful

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surroundings of the lake at Croft Farm with food and live entertainment on hand for all.

Entry to the event is just £2.50 with under 12’s free. Free car parking will be available on site. All funds raised will benefit our village church, the beautiful and historic St. Giles at

Bredon (registered charity no. 1129909).

If you would like to rent a table in the craft market, available at £20 each, please get in touch with Bryony Baynes on bbaynes@kempseyps.or g.uk.

Further details of this new event will be published in the days to come; please keep an eye on Facebook for more information.

Find Bredon Funfest at Croft Farm Water Park, Bredon’s Hardwick, Tewkesbury GL20 7EE.

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Solid Fuel - Oil - Gas - Wood - Biomass

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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STOVES & CHIMNEYS

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POSITIVE THINKING with David Slater How do you measure great moments? Are they big wins? Big social events?

Fabulous holidays or jobs?

Some can be outwardly very tame and unexciting yet, at the same time,life changing, says David Slater, as this story will show you.

The taxi driver had always enjoyed his job. He had been in the business for most of his working life. It wasn't the driving he loved so much as the opportunity of meeting people.

He chose to work at nights as that was when he met the most interesting of people. People who wanted to talk. People who would make him laugh or cry.

There was one night he received a phone call which was to lead to him having what he later called “the most important moment” in his life.

He arrived at the address he had been given and honked on his horn which was his usual way of letting people know the taxi had arrived. No one appeared. He honked again but still no response.

He decided to go and knock on the door. It was risky. It could mean someone wished him ill or it could mean that someone needed assistance.

He knocked on the door and immediately heard a frail voice say “Just a minute, dear!”

He heard something being dragged across the floor and when the door eventually opened he saw a frail old lady standing by the side of her suitcase. She was dressed in an old fashioned print dress such as you saw on the old films of the wartime.

The furniture was covered

GREAT MOMENTS COME UNANNOUNCED in dust sheets. The walls were bare.

The driver picked up the case and put it in the car. He then went back and helped the little lady to the taxi and helped her in, making sure she was comfortable.

All of the time she kept thanking him and saying how kind and helpful he was.

She gave him an address and said there were some places she would like to see on the way, even though it was night time.

“I am on my way to a hospice,” she said. “The doctor says that I haven't got long. I called you as I don't have any family to take me.”

The taxi driver turned off the meter and said “ You just say where you want me to take you and I will do so with pleasure!”

They drove for two or three hours. They passed the school where she used to teach; the house where she lived with her late husband ; the hall where she used to go dancing as a young girl; the church where she was married; the park where she used to go and feed the birds.

Eventually they reached the hospice. Two people came out as they were obviously expecting her.

They carried her suitcase and carefully sat her in a wheel chair ready to go into the building.

“How much do I owe you?” she asked the taxi man.

“Nothing,” he replied.

“But you can't do all that for nothing,” she said looking intently at him. He simply bent down and gave her

a warm hug and said, “It was a pleasure to do that for you”.

“You have given an old lady some moments of joy she can remember always,” she said, beaming at him.

The nurse turned the chair round and pushed it carefully to the door. They went through and the door shut.

That door shutting was, as the driver was to say later,

the closing of a life.

He was pleased he had been the driver to take the old lady on this special journey.

Someone else may not have agreed to the lady's requests and may have been rude and ill tempered. He took no more calls that night.

He went home and sat quietly thinking about his evening's work.

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“I haven't done many important things in my life,” he said to himself. “That has been the most important thing that I have ever done and am ever likely to do. I have just lived my GREATEST MOMENT.” The story tells us that great moments often catch us when we least expect them and where we least expect them. Others may see

them as small and unimportant, even insignificant but the thing is that we recognise the true greatness and importance of that special moment in our life.

Be prepared for your greatest moment to come when you least expect it.

May even be today!

Are you ready to embrace it? It will be great but will very likely not advertise itself as such at the time you first encounter it.

David Slater

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