Tewkesbury Direct Magazine November 2021

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A BRIGHT NOVEMBER FOR TEWKESBURY As the festive season swiftly approaches, the Borough of Tewkesbury is gearing up to celebrate in style.

With the darker days of last year now firmly behind us, the panto season returns to the Roses Theatre on Saturday 27th November.

Maurice Gran (writer of TV’s ‘Birds of a Feather’) and Nick Wilkes bring ‘King Arthur The Panto’ to the town, with group and family discount tickets a cause for extra celebration. Full details can be found on page 26.

Lighting up the skies this year, the Rotary Club’s annual bonfire and fireworks display returns to The Vineyards on Saturday 6th November.

It will be very traditional, with the bonfire being lit at 6.30pm, followed by fireworks at 7pm, set against the backdrop of the abbey.

In the abbey itself, the festival of lights runs from 2nd-5th November, by timed ticket, bookable in advance. For details, see page 51 inside this issue.

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lights are switched on by Father Christmas, and special guests.

Santa’s stage will be viewable from all three streets A full traffic redirection to avoid the roads named above has been agreed and will be closed on the day of the event from 7am until 8pm.

For further information on the big switch on, visit www.tewkesburychristmaslights.com 䡵 King Arthur and Co. at The Roses

Elsewhere in the Borough of Tewkesbury, Bishop’s Cleeve’s Christmas Lights switch on will take place at 4pm on Saturday 20th November in the village centre. Tewkesbury Town Band will be providing the music, and there will be a funfair in the library car park. See details on page 53.

Tewkesbury’s own Christmas Lights spectacular will start off with a bigger than ever Christmas Market in the

Town Centre on Sunday 21st November.

The will expand into two more streets, with attractions and stalls in Barton Street, Church Street and the High Street.

There will also be free parking in all of the Borough Council owned car parks within the town centre.

This year, a main stage will be erected next to the Cross to broaden the area for people to gather at 5pm when the

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This latest novel by one of my favourite authors transports us nostalgically back into the summer of 1968, and as ever William Boyd is pitch perfect on his period settings. The world is enduring the Vietnam War, rioting in Paris, and the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy.

The location is Brighton, where a movie is being filmed with a Hollywood star, Anny Viklund, one of the three main characters who make up the "Trio" and whose lives we follow during the months of production. She has an ex-husband who causes her problems with the FBI and the UK police when he absconds from justice in the States, and is deemed to be in Europe. Her new partner is based in Paris, and we witness her involvement with her co-star, Troy a pop singer seeking an alternative career.

Talbot Kydd, the film's producer is exArmy, a man with a secret existence which helps him escape from the restrictions of his family life, and his earlier military life and colleagues are part of his back story that the reader is given an overview of. His managerial oversight of the filming is never smooth, and William Boyd's experience of film scripts, and filming comes across with authenticity.

The final lead character is Elfrida Wing, a novelist who has not published anything for years, but her writer's block is linked with her love of vodka which she hides from her husband in bottles of white vinegar, Reggie Tipton, the film's director. Oddly he is trying to rename himself Rodrigo, and has his own distractions with Janet, another author who he enlists to help

with script revisions. The storyline follows Elfrida's sad decline with the bottle, her continued attempts to find a subject to write about, and with the location of the filming; Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Set come in as a subplot.

There are a milliard of other personalities enhancing the main structure of this novel, providing distractions and detours to the lives of the principal trio. Their lives are the main focus, and they are certainly an odd selection of individuals, all with their own secrets. It is against the making of the film that we experience not only the progress of the planned movie, but the disintegration of their previous semi-artificial existences. Whilst the main part of the book is in and around Brighton and the south coast, there are frequent trips up to London, and then an escapade across to Paris, and beyond.

As I read this book it came across as one William Boyd wanted to write about the film industry, with the knowledge he has gained over the years, and he has come up with a complex interlinking set of plots, and the lives of the "Trio," played out against an authentic setting of Britain in the late sixties, will please his legion of readers.Selected by: Ian B. Nicholson Alison’s Bookshop Tewkesbury

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Sarah brings album launch tour to Roses Theatre International singer-songwriter and award-winning guitarist Sarah McQuaid returns to Tewkesbury’s Roses Theatre on Tuesday 16th November, when she will be playing songs from her brand new album.

Born out of the pandemic and released on Friday October 15th, The St Buryan Sessions is Sarah’s sixth solo album and is probably her most powerful and emotive offering yet.

Thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign, she was able to finance a live solo recording in the lovely medieval church of St Buryan, not far from her home in rural West Cornwall.

Sensitively captured by her longtime sound engineer and manager, Martin Stansbury, with the aid of ambient microphones placed throughout the church,

This second piece was commissioned by Michael’s wife as a gift for his 80th birthday and sees Sarah at the beauti-

the sound of Sarah’s voice and music soars through the stunning acoustic space as she moves between acoustic guitar, piano, electric guitar and floor tom drum, performing songs that span her 24-year career.

Two previously unrecorded covers feature on the album: the classic jazz standard Autumn Leaves, on which she demonstrates the full dynamic range of her lush, distinctive voice, and a cover of Rabbit Hills, written by her dear friend (and past producer) Michael Chapman, who sadly passed away recently.

ful grand piano that resides in the church.

A six-week UK-wide tour will follow the album launch and con-

tinue through the end of November. Sarah’s 2022 tour plans include Europe, Ireland and the USA.

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Rejuvenate with Absolute Beauty at The Gupshill Are you feeling stressed out? Does your body need nurturing and is screaming out for it to start taking care of itself? Then an informative evening at Tewkesbury’s Gupshill Manor this month could be just for you.

Local therapist Jay Portman, who runs Absolute Beauty, is hosting a presentation at the inn on Monday 8th November, between 7pm and 9pm.

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A lunchtime of historical inspiration and lunch, courtesy of Loz 12 noon - 2pm at The Anchor, High Street, Tewkesbury ‘The Anchor University’ next meeting on

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Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the death of our Bill Shakespeare The sad day was on 23 October 1971 when he was killed trying to emulate the water speed record of 104 mph, which he had achieved in 1969.

The boat was rescued but, to this day, his body has never been recovered and it is commemorated on Lake Windermere by a plaque.

Except for Alan Cromwell’s tribute on the wall of the first workshop used by Bill in Red Lane, there is no plaque in Tewkesbury. His triumph is more than speed because he pioneered the manufacture of fibreglass speed boats, which in the late 20th century replaced wood.

In his autobiography, Bill credited much of his success to his meticulous training as an apprentice of Bathursts from 1944.

From about 1870, this firm manufactured beautiful steamers like the River Queen in 1897 which enabled Sunday School children to visit Worcester or Gloucester by river.

The factory is now replaced by the now aptly name “Boathouse” Restaurant.

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change and sold to Leo Robinson, from Norfolk who was able to benefit from naval orders for boats such as Harbour Defence Motor Launches, fitted out for Air Sea Rescue at Lower Lode. One of them was even transported to the Pacific to fight the Japanese.

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is where he built the fibre glass boats which brought him renown and, sadly, his own death.

His company, however, survived his death but was closed in 1982 despite having £60k worth of orders. The finance director claimed the firm was “no longer viable” - so at least 27 skilled workers lost their jobs – and Tewkesbury lost its proud boat-building tradition.

Enthusiast Richard Nash is rebuilding one of Bill’s boats which we look forward impatiently to seeing.

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Tewkesbury Air Training Corps is now recruiting The Air Training Corps is an organisation for young people aged 12-19 who have an interest in adventure, action and aviation. 785 Squadron, based in Tewkesbury, now has opportunities for young people to join up.

FINALLY BACK AGAIN! CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS Tuesday 7 December, 6.30-9pm, Watson Hall, Tewkesbury Sunday 12 December, 2-4pm, Watson Hall, Tewkesbury £50 inc. all materials, complimentary fizz and mince pies Come and have a wonderful experience creating your own wreath for Christmas!

Based on the banks of the River Avon in Red Lane, 785 Squadron was founded in 1941 as a detached flight of the local Grammar School.

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‘Gold’ for Tewkesbury Town Britain in Bloom RHS has awarded Tewkesbury Town ‘Gold’ for their 2021 entry.

This does not just recognise the floral displays in the Town but also takes into account community engagement and how well kept the area is.

This year, due to covid 19 restrictions, the judges were unable to physically visit entrants; instead results have been based on submitted portfolios.

Tewkesbury in Bloom Chairman Karen Brennan said, “We are delighted with the result and congratulate all the many groups who contributed to this success.

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The elevated position above the Marina gives it unparalleled views up and down the River Avon and indeed of The Malverns, Bredon Hill and the Cotswold escarpment.This is a large detached house with 4 double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes, 2 with ensuite; 2 reception rooms; roof top balcony with far reaching views; large double garage; carport and garden. EPC D.

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Located within this small residential area of Tewkesbury with excellent public transport links and within walking distance of the popular Gupshill Manor, supermarket and indeed the town centre this is a lovely, detached home. 4 bedrooms; 3 reception rooms; kitchen, utility, ensuite to main bedroom; ground floor wc; attractive garden and driveway parking for several vehicles. EPC D.

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Starting a gentle exercise regime Nikki Sinclair runs regular Bonsai Chi classes in Tewkesbury. Here she tells us more about how to start an exercise regime. out more about Bonsai on 07866 571345 to Think positive, a little Chi please contact me join a session. exercise is better than nothing, standing or seated. Adding modest amounts of gentle physical exercise into your weekly routine will have a profound effect on your mental and physical wellbeing.

Schedule it in so you block out the time, go along with a friend to add to the social interaction you gain from being in a group session.

Be kind to yourself, you won’t know the moves in your first class, so you’ll probably find you’ve got the wrong arm or leg moving. It gets easier over the weeks as you get used to the drills and kata.

Mark your progress, you will improve balance, posture and co-ordination, praise yourself with the small steps you make, progress is progress no matter how small you think it is.

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Webbs Way

£395,995

Moulder Road

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Halifax Cottage

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5 Double Bedrooms! – Situated on The Meadows development in Mitton, this large family home needs to be seen for the space on offer, Dual aspect living room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility area, dining room, downstairs cloakroom and 3 further bathrooms.

Beautiful Gardens! – On the ever popular Newtown estate, is this 3 bedroom home, with a ground floor bedroom and ensuite, two further first floor bedrooms. A large kitchen/dining room, living room with woodburning stove and gorgeous rear garden.

Town Centre Cottage! – This 3 bedroom cottage located along one of Tewkesbury’s side roads, has the beauty of first floor river views. With Separate living room and scope to knock through and create a kitchen dining room, great town living.

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Lovely quiet location! – A great size property, in an enviable location at the end of a quiet cul de sac, in the popular Walton Cardiff, fronting onto a quiet path, this 3 bedroom property with lounge, kitchen/dining room and private rear garden is one not too miss.

Ideal First Home or investment! – An end terrace with garage, on the ever popular Walton Cardiff development, a two bedroom home, with living room, beautiful fitted kitchen/ dining area, downstairs cloakroom and a family bathroom. Lovely private rear garden.

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Wonderful Views! This first floor apartment in the very popular Home Abbey house, has gorgeous views over the River Avon, Tewkesbury Ham and the River Severn beyond, One Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen with river views and Living Room.

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Home Grown Freshly Cut Christmas Trees Available from Saturday 27th November Small variety for ultimate freshness guaranteed - Pot grown trees from beginning of November

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Christmas Exhibition by Tewkesbury Art Society In the Town Hall, Tewkesbury Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd December 2021 10am - 4pm each day.

A great selection of affordable, original artwork and cards, perfect for that special Christmas present.

FREE ADMISSION For up to date information see us on Facebook or our website before visiting.

Please help make the town sparkle again with some tidying up How wonderful it is to see all the shops open again and life returning to normal (or almost).

However, everything is looking a bit drab and we need to tidy things up and make the town sparkle again to encourage visitors and increase trade.

The volunteers from the Regeneration initiative are doing a wonderful job weeding alleys and untidy spots in their spare time but we can’t leave it all to them so come on business owners, sweep the front of your properties, pull up the weeds and lets make the town look wonderful!!!! After all its our livelihood that depends on it and rest assured. T.B.C. aren’t going to do it for us!

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Space rock goes on display

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A fragment of Winchcombe’s celebrated meteorite, which fell on a driveway in the town earlier this year, has now gone on display at the town’s museum.

There were many recorded videos and social media posts of a ‘fireball’ in the sky over Cheltenham in February, but it was the Willock family who found the most identifiable part of the space rock, which made a small crater on their driveway.

The meteorite has since been studied by scientists, and went on display at London’s Natural History Museum, along with part of the tarmac from where it landed.

It is now on display at Winchcombe’s Town Museum, at The Cross, from 10.00am-1.00pm Monday-Friday and 10.00am until 4.00pm on Saturdays.

WHAT’S ON AT THE WATSON The George Watson Memorial Hall, Tewkesbury 5/11 – Open Mic 6/11 – Ceilidh Dance 19/11 – Scallywags Comedy Night 20/11 - Silent Film Harcourt Players 4/12 – Better Than We Look 7/12 & 12/12 – Bluebell Wood Florist Wreath Making Workshop 11/12 – Northern Soul 17/12 – Open Mic 27/12 – Southwest Wrestling For details and tickets please visit the website: tewkesburytown council.gov.uk/whats-on/

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TEWKESBURY THEN AND NOW with John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society

MEDIEVAL BUILDING REVEALED

䡵 Photo 1: after the fire from the alley

䡵 Photo 2: after the fire, High Street view

I must extend my sympathy to all those who suffered from the recent fire at 128 High Street, writes John Dixon of Tewkesbury Historical Society.

I hope that clients follow Andrews to their temporary home at DF Legal, 63 High Street in a - splendid Georgian building.

Witnesses and neighbours, such as I on the next day, were amazed to see a medieval building revealed at right angles to the street.

In the edition of June 2018 Steve Goodchild advised us to “look through the upper windows of the nice symmetrical house and you will see that frontage has been added to a grand timber framed building”.

You can see from photo 2 that, in Tewkesbury, you can never trust a Georgian façade.

The Land Tax Inspector in 1913 agreed: “the front of the house is more recent than back - which is very old”.

Steve also pointed out an auction from 1810 of “a very substantial brick-built house opposite the Town

Hall”.

The earliest illustration we have is photo 3: a not-very-accurate 1900 advert when it was owned by leading draper, Lemuel Jones.

Even the Nottingham Arms next door had its medieval splendour hidden by a Georgian Façade – but the Wheatsheaf had been spared ‘modernisation’.

After Jones’s death, it had Ladies Outfitters as tenants, glorying in names - no doubt fondly remembered by readers: Selina, Annette and Bonnie.

It will be good to see restored the more prosaic name of Andrews.

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Well, Covid got us again!! Unfortunately our speaker for October was unable to attend due to a positive Covid result in her family. We hope all the family are well. Hopefully we will be re-booking ‘Nature in the Garden’ next year.

A change was needed so we decided to test our ladies’ knowledge of Gloucestershire, amongst other subjects with our impromptu quiz. After a few moans and groans about the questions being too hard, there were more than a few laughs at the quiz master’s accent in the Catch Phrase round. Can you remember who’s catch phrase ‘Hello Playmates’ was? They had to dig deep!

Next month is our AGM so all members, new and old, please try to attend. December will be the Christmas party, with entertainment and our Christmas fascinator competition, so get crafting.

Mitton W.I now meets at The Baptist Church in Station Road. Meetings start at 7.30pm, all welcome so please come along and join us.

If you would like further information please ring 07846 453523 or MittonWI@gmail.com.

“I have some lovely gift ideas for Christmas presents.

Delightful tealight holders from Pottery Village and for children I have a large range of Orchard Toys.

Do pop in and have a look.”

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TEWKESBURY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Tewkesbury Christmas Lights Committee is delighted to announce that plans are in place for the 2021 Christmas Market to go ahead on Sunday 21st November. A new exciting itinerary is afoot as the event expands into two more streets, with attractions and market stalls in Barton Street, Church Street and the High Street. There will also be free parking in all of the Tewkesbury Borough Council owned car parks within the town centre.

The Christmas Market promises to be an exciting day!

There is an increase in the number of festive stalls and, where possible, they will be in the centre of the street, so as to provide better access to the shops. Businesses in the streets have been encouraged to open up their doors for further shopping during the day. Attractions include, Father Christmas and his reindeer, 100 market stalls, children’s fair rides, falconry display, music entertainment from the Ukulele and Town Training Band’s, The ‘King Arthur’ Roses Theatre Pantomime cast, plus much more!

Gone are the days of Father Christmas getting stuck in the Cherry Picker above the Town Hall! This year, a main stage will be erected next to the Cross to broaden the

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area for people to gather at 17.00 when the lights are switched on

by Father Christmas and special guests. All three streets will be viewable and will ease congestion afterwards.

A full traffic redirection to avoid the roads named above has been agreed and will be closed on the day of the event from 0700 until 2000.

All vehicles in those streets will need to be removed before midnight going into Sunday morning. A full detailed plan will be available on the Christmas Lights website in due course.

To help raise funds, this year we will be selling Christmas tree badges, they will be available in town centre shops from October.

For further information, follow us on Facebook, or visit: www.tewkesburychristmaslights.com.

OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH Traditional or Indian Menu

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GLEVUM CARS

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TEWKESBURY’S USED CAR SUPERSTORE Come and check our great cars and vans online, better still, see them today… Just minutes from Tewkesbury Town Centre, over 50 quality vehicles, on display, waiting to drive away, from £1,000 to £10,000.

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New face and new initiatives at Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Cotswold Riding for the Disabled has a new General Manager – Lesley Gorton. Lesley has worked in the charity sector for the last 20 years and has experience in running charities, fundraising, events and latterly in charity retail.

CRDA is in a good position at present, this is a testament not only to the hard work put in by Claire Jenkins, the outgoing General Manager, but also the way that the staff, coaches, volunteers, supporters, funders and the trustees have pulled together.

We are really excited about the future prospects for Team Cotswold.

Cotswold Riding for the Disabled is more than a riding school.

We have created a community of people who come together to ride ponies, or to enable others to ride.

We know that contact with ponies offers excellent therapy to both young and old, living with any kind of disability. We can see and measure the benefits to those who ride with us, both in terms of physical and mental health and well-being.

Not to mention the FUN! However this all comes at a cost, we

Suppliers of the �inest British meats to the retail and catering trade.

Now taking orders for Christmas

The CRDA shop at the Co-op, Longlevens

need over £200,000 a year, to keep this marvellous operation running.

We are always looking for innovative ways to raise money and Cotswold Riding for the Disabled will be the first branch to venture into the world of charity retail. Charity retail is a fantastic way to raise funds but also represents the charity on the High St and raises awareness.

We already have a shop housed in the Longlevens Co-op.

In addition we will be opening a rather special charity shop at 35 High St, Tewkesbury in early December. We will

be focussing on good quality ladies and gentlemen’s clothing with the unique addition of good quality second-hand Equestrian and country clothing.

We would be delighted to receive donations, please ring the bell at the rear of the shop (through the alley to the left of the front door) Any charity retail venture is almost entirely reliant on volunteers. If you could spare even a few hours a week we would be delighted to hear from you, either for the Tewkesbury or Longlevens shop. The shop number is 07949 115080.

• Local Turkey • Cockerels • Geese • Gammon Joints • Beef • Lamb • Pork • Sausage Meat

…and don’t forget your ‘Pigs in Blankets’

Gift vouchers now available Our meat is now available to order online from Woody’s Fruit & Veg: www.woodysfruitandveg.co.uk

81/82 Barton Street, Tewkesbury Tel. 01684 295002 @KevinsButchers

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BUSY AUTUMN FOR SEVERN UNIT MVS October was a busy month for Tewkesbury based Severn Unit Maritime Volunteer Service when they were called out to assist two quite different types of boats.

Early in the month they went to the aid of a 55ft narrowboat which was visiting the Avon and was on her return trip to Sharpness when she broke down near Bredon.

On one of the wettest afternoons of the year members of the unit located the boat tied to a bush in a field and successfully towed the vessel to a safe mooring at Twyning to await an engineer.

A week later the Unit towed a 10 ton classic 1960’s 32ft Rampart Motor Yacht from Tewkesbury to Upton as the boat had engine problems and could not make the journey under her own propulsion.

Head of Unit Nic Price said “This was a very involved and difficult tow as we had to manoeuvre the boat under King John’s Bridge then through Avon Lock and 8 members of the Unit took part. Minerva was used as the escort and safety boat for this trip to ensure safe passage from the Avon and up the Severn to Upton Marina.”

Severn Unit MVS members preparing the boats for towing outside Avon Lock

Classic Rampart Motor Yacht Doncella in Avon Lock before being towed up the Severn

Tow under way and approaching the iconic Mythe Bridge which was built in 1826 by Thomas Telford

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TEWKESBURY BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

These will take place in the Vineyards Park on Saturday November 6th, organised by the Rotary Club, and everyone’s invited!

It will be very traditional, with the bonfire being lit at 6.30pm, followed by fireworks at 7pm. No Guy Fawkes effigies on the bonfire, but we might just send some Covid symbols up in flames! There’ll also be food and hot/cold drink stalls, and some gentle rides for younger children.

So please come along with your family and enjoy the evening. The fireworks always look spectacular against the backdrop of the 900 year old Abbey, and the view will be even better

this year, as the willow trees along the Swilgate Brook have been trimmed back.

If at all possible, please park elsewhere and come on foot, as Gander Lane is narrow, and needs to be reserved for pedestrians and emergency vehicles only.

The Vineyards is a public park, so we can’t sell tickets—but please make a donation when you come, as the fireworks need to be paid for, and we’d like to raise a bit of funding for local charities, many of them hard-hit by Covid.

So there’ll be buckets near the entrances for notes and coins (including all those pesky little brown ones). And if you’ve got out of the habit of using money, we’ll have contactless card readers..

Saturday 20th November

A final small request - no sparklers pleasethey lead to singed fingers on the night and spiky/twisted metal on the grass the next morning!

Look forward to seeing you there!

10am ‘til 12pm

Ripple Parish Hall All Welcome * Cakes & Honey * Raffle & Tombola * Homemade Jams & Chutney

* Macrame Gifts * Wood/Leather Gifts * Handmade Gifts

‘Kids Go Free’

Entry £2.50Proceeds includes Tea/Coffee & Cake to Ripple Church Clock Maintenance

NEWTOWN WI We were transported back to the India of the late 1990’s at our October meeting.

Peter Berry kept us all enthralled with his photographs of life in Darjeeling from the little steam train that brings all their supplies up the mountain, to the young girls looking very smart in their school uniforms.

It all looked so primitive to our modern eyes, but everyone had a

smile for the camera.

It was encouraging to welcome four new members to our meeting.

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Wheat Pieces Community Hall at 2 pm, when we look forward to seeing members both old and new.

For further information call Sylvia Taylor on 01684 291745

Join us for your Christmas Festivities ECKINGTON

Festive Menu

Homemade smoked tomato & basil soup

Traditional ham hock, chicken & mustard terrine

herb croutons, crusty bread

winter fruit chutney, crisp bread

Breaded calamari & whitebait

Pear & blue cheese salad

roasted garlic mayonnaise, dressed leaves

cranberry & port reduction, toasted walnuts, dressed leaves

Roast breast of turkey

Supplement Dishes

roast potatoes, bacon wrapped chipolata sage stuffing & red wine gravy

Additional £4.25 per person

Slowly braised blade of beef creamy dauphinoise potatoes, tarragon jus

Goan fish curry, sea bream, snapper, king prawns & mussels turmeric braised rice, flatbread

Catalonian braised cod

dauphinoise potatoes, redcurrant & rosemary jus

Homemade mushroom & stilton pie

Homemade mushroom & stilton pie

creamy mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy

Hot drinks & mince pies

Braised lamb shank

roasted tomato, olive & fennel casserole

creamy mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy

Steamed Christmas pudding

Baked vanilla cheesecake

brandy custard

spiced winter berry compote, Chantilly cream

Chocolate, maple syrup & walnut brownie

Citrus creme brulee

chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream

cinnamon shortbread

Coffee & Warm Mince Pies

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET 13 th N ovember 2-5pm Ashchurch Village Hall

In aid of St N ich olas Ch u rch , Ash ch u rch

Com e an d get you r Ch ristm as sh oppin g started early!

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Lunchtimes Evenings

2 courses £19.95 2 courses £22.95

3 courses £22.95 3 courses £27.95

For all parties of 10 or more, a £5 per person deposit will be required upon booking.

We will require your menu choices one week prior to your booking.

Party Nights £32.95 T Friday 10th • Saturday 11th • Friday 17th • Saturday 18th December SOLD OU Festive Menu followed by a Christmas disco until midnight. £10 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure all Party Night bookings.

For all bookings & enquiries call 01386 750033 info@thebelleckington.com www.thebelleckington.com

Gym and Tonic, is now open 24 hours,seven days a week.

Owner Chris Warren describes his new opening hours at his Bredons Hardwick Gym. “During the covid lockdown we decided to extend the gym opening times to 24 hours as there was a demand for earlier and later use, for key workers in particular.

Some members start using the gym as early as 4am and our later members train up to about 1am.

It’s really helped gain extra members who would not normally be able to train outside of the old opening times.

Spreading out the usage of the gym makes it less busy at peak times. Members are enjoying and benefiting having access to a less crowded gym.

Inductions to the gym are done within working hours making sure members are confident using the kit and then given a

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fob and gate code to get into the premises at the hours they wish.

We have a competitive price of £25 monthly (direct debit) for this access.

We have also introduced a new off-peak membership Monday to Friday 11am -3pm for the monthly price

of £18.99 (direct debit). Fob access will be restricted to these times only.

If you are interested in joining Gym and Tonic for either of these memberships please contact Chris via text 07376 195 437 or Amy 07802 436 591 or through social media”.

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Working towards a weed-free town!

A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all who have helped by joining our weeding parties.

Over 100 hours have been volunteered during October making Quay St., Sun St., The Crescent, Gander Lane, Spring Gardens, High St., Barton St., Nelson St., Back of Avon and alleyways look so much better.

If you see any ‘grot spots’ please let me know. We have now lost the light in the evenings and so from now on weeding with

be restricted to Sundays 10 – 11am, meeting outside the Town Hall (but not 21st Nov

as that is the ‘Tewkesbury Christmas Lights Switch On’).

There is more still

to do so if you can join us please ring Karen Brennan on 07806 762157.

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RAMBLING AROUND with Jack B. Walker

AUTUMN WALKS IN AN ANCIENT WOODLAND Continuing our exploration of the area around Pershore, this month our walk takes us into the heart of an ancient woodland on the edge of the town, writes Jack B. Walker. 䡵 Early Autumn morning, Tiddesley Wood

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Now in the stewardship of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, the wood has many paths for wandering along - as long as you pay heed to the flags and notices warning you when you are near to the gun firing range!

Plans of the paths and information boards are displayed at the woods’ entrances and are also available on the website worcswildlifetrust.co.uk Please note all dogs should be on leads throughout the reserve.

Tiddesley is atmospheric and magical at any time of year. This is one of my favourite short walks, suitable for shorter days.

Park in the Trust’s car park on the Besford Bridge Road, about half a mile west of Pershore.

Leave the car park and join the track (1)

which leads woods.

to

the

As you enter the wood, keep straight ahead on the main broad track, ignoring the turnings to the left.

Forestry work is ongoing here, and the trust is also gradually replacing the conifers with native deciduous trees. The conifers were planted by the Forestry Commission when Tiddesley Wood was used for commercial purposes a few decades ago.

Carry on along the path, which rises slightly and eventually meets a bridleway (2).

䡵 Distance: 1.75 miles; some modest ascents. 䡵 Car Parking: Tiddesley Wood car park, on the Besford Bridge Road (Map Ref: SO 929 462) 䡵 Refreshments: choice of pubs/cafés in Pershore 䡵 OS Sheet 190 recommended; or visit the website www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk for a plan of the wood and more information on its paths Turn right and follow the bridleway as it curves upwards, until it bears right and descends to the end of the wood.

(3).

Leave the bridleway at this point and walk straight ahead along the track.

At the next path turn left (4) and keep climbing upwards until you reach cross tracks (5).

Bear left here - and at

the next junction bear right (6) down a path which can at times be slippery.

At the bottom of the decent you will meet the bridleway again. by a wooden gate (7).

Bear left and take the path into the woods here, and follow it until you meet the main track once more (8). Turn right and return to the car park.

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Bang, Crash, Whizz - what is pet noise anxiety and what can we do to help?!

Firework season is an opportunity to discuss pet noise anxiety Noise Anxiety, also called noise sensitivity, reactivity or phobia, is one of the most common behavioural concerns in dogs, writes Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens Vets. Approximately 50% of dogs react fearfully to some noise.

Common triggers for noise anxiety are typically sudden or sustained loud noises, such as firework parties, engine noises and building work. Interestingly, what seemingly creates little fear or concerns in one pet can result in fear or phobia in another.

So, advice for a pet that suffers from anxiety during firework season is to praise the pet when they “cope” and try to prevent positively reinforcing (respectfully, ignore!) the fear response when they exhibit fearful behaviour. Our role in this experience for pets is that the bangs and whizzes, really are nothing to worry about. I know of owners who, every firework night play, “ball” with their pets so that the “nasty noise”, becomes a better experience. It is all about trying to get your pet thinking about something else rather than what creates anxiety.

Personally, I have experienced noise anxiety with my old Labrador, Nellie (rest her soul, I miss her terribly!). Nellie was a country dog, happiest picking up pheasants during shooting season and yet would chew her way through a door to get away from the noise of fireworks.

Typical signs of anxiety and fear in dogs include panting, trembling, seeking people, hiding or trying to escape (chewing), refusal to eat, inappropriate urination or defecation and facial expression plus body language indicative of stress and fear.

Like humans, fear is an emotional response caused by specific stimulus that a pet perceives as a threat or danger. A phobia is altogether a different beast.

Phobia is when a fear creates an exaggerated, persistent and irrational fear response which is disproportionate to the level of danger. These phobias typically lead to avoidance behaviour and can develop after a single traumatic event or as a result of repetitions of less severe events.

What can be done for pets with noise anxiety?

This is quite a large topic. Available treatment options can be divided into environ-

mental management, behavioural management, food supplements, other remedies and pharmaceutical therapies. In the majority of cases, successful intervention is a combination of measures.

Ensuring that pets get to experience a gentle introduction to noise at an early age can reduce the potential anxiety in later life, if introduced with care. As you might expect, those pets that have experienced a slow and gentle introduction to noises are far more able to cope with them at a later age.

For those pets that are genuinely petrified of the loud, bangs, pops and whizzes of firework season the good news is that there are some practical advice AND safe medications that can be used to reduce noise anxiety in pets. In my experience, the practical advice helps but medication makes the difference, especially at the early stages of the problem.

Medications to help calm your pet can really make a difference. More effective, requiring a prescription, medications require a consultation, to examine your pet and to discuss and plan to give the most effective, tailored treatment for your pet and their individual needs.

Please speak to one of our vets about what we can do to help.

Wishing you and your pet well, Brad and all of the team at Folly Gardens

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A Tale of Two Rivers Historian and author Martin Andrew and his oldest friend Richard Robinson wanted to reenact the fictitious journey that C S Forester's hero Hornblower undertook when he escaped from the French in 1811 along the Loire, writes Ian B. Nicholson of Alison’s Bookshop.

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Not something to be undertaken without a lot of planning and bit of training, and they chose the Severn from Wales down to Deerhurst.

Martin has now published his account of their two trips, entitled "Two Men in a Boat Rowing Two Rivers".

This is no ordinary travel story as both are keen historians with a love of architecture, and bridges.

Thomas Telford's creations were high on their agenda, as was Fowler's Victoria Bridge carrying the preserved Severn Valley Railway.

Whilst the second half of this book is all about their French adventure, the first section, though starting in Wales, sees the intrepid pair sculling, with stop overs, down the Severn.

From Shrewsbury, they head south, via Ironbridge, Bewdley, Worcester, Upton until they reach Ripple and Tewkesbury before landing at Deerhurst, for a homage to Dumbleton the book has references to Patrick Leigh Fermor.

Throughout both parts of the book, the black and white photographs are predominant-

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Though as both men are also wildlife lovers there is also plenty of natural history for the reader to enjoy.

This is an unusual book, and could well make an interesting Christmas present for someone in the family who loves either architecture, rowing, or travel writing in general; the first section finishing with a local flourish downstream from Tewkesbury.

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Tewkesbury Battlefield Society is offering two guided walks of the historic site this winter.

Tours of the battlefield where the Wars of the Roses came to a head in 1471 will take place on Sunday 7th November and Sunday 5th December, leaving the Abbey Lawn Car Park in Gander Lane at 2pm each day.

Stout footwear for the walks, which last about two hours, is recommended. Walks are currently limited to a small number of people for safety reasons, and a free (although donations are welcome).

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TEWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

‘Port to Port: The Sharpness and Gloucester Canal’ a presentation by Paul Barnett

Thursday 18th November 2021 at 7.45 pm in the Methodist Church, The Cross, Tewkesbury Members: £2.50 Visitors: £4.00 All Most Welcome!

Current Government Rules • Refreshments For more details visit tewkesburyhistory.org

3: Which castle in Kent was used as a royal residence in 1519

by Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon?

1: Which famous map was created by Harry Beck in 1933?

4: Which American musician is the front man of Foo Fighters and was formerly the drummer of the cult band Nirvana?

2: Which popular TV series has featured the actors John Nettles, Neil Dudgeon, Fiona Dolman, Laura Howard and Jane Wymark?

LIVE MUSIC - to promote your event here, visit www.tewkesburydirect.co.uk TUES 2nd NOV: Edgelarks(folk duo Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin), The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

SAT 4th DEC: Tewkesbury Town Band’s Christmas Concert, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

SAT 6th NOV: Hilltop Ceilidh Band, The Watson Hall. tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/

SAT 4th DEC: The Budapest Café Orchestra, The Market Theatre, Ledbury. themarkettheatre.com

SUN 7th NOV: Wishbone Ash, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 12th NOV: Genesis Connected The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

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ARENA BIRMINGHAM 2 NOV RICK ASTLEY 8 NOV BLONDIE 26 NOV JAMES & HAPPY MONDAYS 8 DEC TOM JONES 17 DEC MADNESS www.arenabham.co.uk

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SAT 13th NOV: Katie Grace Harris, Colin Pitts & Mike Weaver (folk music), The Old Baptist Chapel.

Advance tickets only, £10, from the John Moore Museum or www.wegottickets.com/ events/525427 TUES 16th NOV: Sarah McQuaid, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org

5-7 NOV CAKE INTERNATIONAL 10-11 NOV LEISURE, TOY & GIFT FAIR 18-21 NOV FESTIVE GIFT FAIR 25-28 NOV BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW WINTER www.thenec.co.uk

FRI 19th NOV: Gigspanner, The Market Theatre, Ledbury. www. themarkettheatre.com

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THURS 25th NOV: Odette Michell, Evesham Town Hall. www.eveshamlive.co.uk

12-13 NOV DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? 18-24 DEC CHRISTMAS AT TOAD HALL www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk

EVERYMAN, CHELTENHAM 14 NOV JENNY ECLAIR 16-20 NOV BLOOD BROTHERS 26 NOV - 9 JAN JACK & THE BEANSTALK www.everymantheatre.org.uk

5: Which comic actor is the husband of Jennifer Saunders?

SAT 27th NOV: Julie July Band Fotheringay Tour, Huntingdon Hall, worcesterlive.co.uk

SAT 4th DEC: BetterThan We Look.

The Watson Hall. tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ FRI 10th DEC: Swinging Rocking Christmas with Peter Gill, Playhouse Theatre, cheltenhamplayhouse. org.uk SAT 11th DEC: Tim Jones at Christmas, Playhouse Theatre, Cheltenham. cheltenhamplayhouse. org.uk THURS 16th DEC: Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band, The Roses Theatre. www.rosestheatre.org FRI 17th DEC: Open Mic Night at The Watson Hall.

For details please visit: tewkesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/ SAT 18th DEC: Ledbury Community Brass Band Christmas Concert, The Market Theatre, Ledbury. themarkettheatre.com

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MARKET THEATRE, LEDBURY 27 NOV THE VERY GRIMM BROTHERS UNLOCKED27 17 DEC A CHRISTMAS CAROL www.themarkettheatre.com

MALVERN THEATRES 3 NOV SARAH MILLICAN 9-13 NOV THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 9 DEC - 2 JAN 2022 PETER PAN www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

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SWAN THEATRE, WORCESTER 6 NOV ABBA FOREVER www.worcesterlive.co.uk

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QUIZ NIGHT Wednesday 17th November At 7.30pm - teams of four - in aid of Worcestershire Cancer Aid

PIE NIGHT Thursday 25th November an array of irresistible, traditional pies £11.50

SKITTLE ALLEY AVAILABLE for a great night of bowling fun - families, friends and groups. Food available, ring to book

RAILWAY INN CHRISTMAS MENU Starters Brie Wedges • Chicken Liver Paté French Onion Soup • Seafood Cocktail

THE HENRICIAN, EVESHAM 11-13 NOV RECAST: MUSICAL THEATRE YOU LOVE 27 NOV JOEL DOMMETT www.henrician.org

6: Flowing 117 miles to the sea from its source on Ben Lui, which is the longest river in Scotland?

ANSWERS: 1. The map of the London Underground.

2. Midsomer Murders.

3. Leeds Castle, near Maidstone.

4. David Grohl.

5. Ade Edmondson 6. The River Tay

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Mike Weaver Saturday 13th November 2021 8pm Start | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £10 in advance only from www.wegottickets.com/events/525427 or the John Moore Museum, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5SN

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ANIMAL MATTERS with Jo Knight of Grooming Purrcedures

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The senior matted cat If you have a senior cat you may notice that they have started to get matted fur, writes Jo Knight.

This is pretty common in older cats.

Arthritis often prevents them from being able to reach parts of their body like their back and hips.

Older cats also tend to not be as good at bathing themselves overall.

The best way to tackle matted fur is to help prevent it. Helping your cat with their grooming is the easiest prevention.

De- shedding them regularly and keeping them fluff free will help.

If matts have developed, applying a dry powder shampoo.

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Tel: 01684 273050 Tufty Once you have worked it in with your fingers and started to tease out the fur, you can use a wide-toothed comb or moulting comb to work out the rest.

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Cat’s skin is like tissue paper and is easily caught up in the matts.

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Having No Lasting Powers of Attorney in Place LEGAL ADVICE with Tina Amid, Solicitor at DF Legal LLP Looking after someone who has lost their mental capacity is hard enough, but if you are doing it without the benefit of a power of attorney, you are bound to find it even more difficult, as you don’t have the legal authority to deal with their affairs properly.

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John McGhee gave us a varied and indepth presentation on his experience as an exhibitor at the Chelsea Flower show. John is a leading member of the Hardy Plant Society and having exhibited at other prestigious shows including the Three Counties Show at Malvern, John and his team decid-

ed to enter the Chelsea Flower Show in 2017. Never having entered this show before, John wanted to make the stand at the show different from what might be considered the norm for these displays, so he devised and planned an innovative display for the plants which was based on a garden pod designed to rotate to give visitors to the stand a constantly changing view of the plants. The display was built by a local engineering company and the show was a great success with John’s team being presented with a silver-gilt award. He was interviewed by Joe Swift of BBC Gardener’s World and the

video was shown to members as part of his presentation.

The following week, well-known local businessman Ian Boskett gave us lots of fascinating and little-known facts about the Great Train Robbery of 1963. Ian surprised everyone when he brought into the meeting a real railway signal similar to those used on the line where the robbery took place,

showing how the gang changed the green signal light to red to stop the train without alerting the railway authorities. He also told us that despite the careful planning by the mastermind of the robbery Bruce Reynolds, the gang made several sometimes stupid mistakes in executing the plan which led to their ultimate capture and conviction. Cont. P41…

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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 EVENTS IN NOVEMBER 2 November - Frank Muir and Denis Norden: well-loved comedy writers (with David Howe) 9 November - Northern Ireland 1974-77: some personal perspectives (with Paul Miller) 16 November - Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth & the Kenilworth Entertainment (with Gill White) 23 November - Why the Romans left Britain in AD 410 (with Ron Gallivan) 30 November - A journey through the Syrian Arab Republic (with John McGhee) 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, Steve Tucker on 01684 274258 for further information or visit our website at: www.probusclub.net/tewkesbredon/

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Another example of the wide variety of subjects featured in our talks was one by John Darby who is a volunteer at the Evesham Street Pastors.

He described the work of the Pastors and how they look after and keep safe many of the mainly young people who frequent the clubs of Evesham late at night, sometimes suffering from the effects of too much alcohol, sometimes losing contact with their friends or maybe just needing help in getting a taxi home. He described the unstinting work of the volunteers who do this work and the tremendous rapport between them and the young people they help.

If you are a retired professional or business man and you would like to come along to one or more of our meetings, please visit our website at w w w. p r o b u s c l u b . net/tewkesbredon/ or contact our Secretary Steve Tucker on 07803 907243. Our November programme of talks is featured in this edition of Tewkesbury Direct.

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Tewkesbury Rejuvenation Initiative - Update

By Tim Wright Love for our town - Last month I wrote about repairing the degradation to our town: So, a big A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all who have helped so far with the clearing up. Around 160 hours have been volunteered by many groups. Take a look at some of our Alleyway; Side streets, St John’s Bridge, the Crescent and many more. You will also see there is still much to do so, if you can join us please ring Karen on 07806762157, or help by weeding an area near your home or place of work. This is only the start and next month I hope to cover plans for shop front facade’s and positive help from the High Street Heritage Action Zone managed by TBC. Grants are available but initiatives have to meet certain criteria to unlock them. YOUR innovative ideas, and any skill you can offer to help TRI/Tewkesbury reach its full potential, would be greatly appreciated: Accounting, legal and admin support will be required to explore the benefits of making Tewkesbury a BID (Business Improvement District), as have Cheltenham and Gloucester

some years ago? Discussions are taking place to establish a ‘Social Enterprise’, and to acquire a retail shop through active town investors. This will raise funds which

icated music festival in town. With your support these can become real events and added to the 2022 Events List, which TRI will have ready for circulation in January.

At the Cross House you can now enjoy a pie with your pint.

Valued volunteers, tidying the Beaufort Bridge

retailers and businesses will have total control over and can spend for the benefit of all.

Open Forum. With the above in mind now is the time to start the discussion on the town centre e.g dusting off the 2019 proposals for a one-way system, speed limits, parking, cycle ways and footpath improvements. It is our town and we have realistically to decide what we want. We will invite you to participate in a forum in December if we receive enough support?

Events. There is now tangible support for resurrecting the River Regatta of old. Also, a ded-

Youth activities. Our young people will inherit this Planet one day and the tasks ahead are huge? We read so much about inactivity causing crime? We have some excellent organisations available for youngsters in our town but more would help. We are Woking on this with current youth organisations.

Next month: updates on the Cotswold Retail Park, TBC support, River Avon clean up from the water.

Please contact Tim or Karen Brennan about any of the above: tewkesburytri@gmail. com.

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FANTASTIC NEW BATTLE DISPLAY AT THE MUSEUM The pre-pandemic plan in Tewkesbury was to spend 2021 celebrating a big anniversary of the Abbey and commemorating a big anniversary of the Battle.

As things happened, May 4th, the battle anniversary, passed by without a fanfare, beaten by the virus.

In 1971, the last big anniversary, the Museum unveiled a new battle room display.

The centre piece was a magnificent diorama of a key moment in the battle, made of thousands of Airfix model soldiers fixed onto a landscape carefully constructed of chicken wire, paper, sand and shredded nylon pot-scourers.

The models were individually adjusted and painted in livery colours. Altogether, a striking and surprisingly dramatic display, most of which has survived fifty years in good condition.

The Battlefield Society wanted to do something for the anniversary and a refurbishment of the battle display seemed appropriate. It was agreed with the Museum that they would make a major financial contribution to the cost of the project, and the search started for a volunteer to carry it out.

Neither the Battlefield Society nor the Museum anticipated what they had started. Cameron Lawrence volunteered to take the project on, and proposed a dramatically different vision to the ‘things in cases’ approach which is normal in museums.

His ideas were agreed and he set to work.

Then Covid happened.

Access to the building was severely restricted and delay was inevitable.

Cameron soldiered on off site, making or acquiring the various components for his vision, with a lot of help from cabinet maker Jenny Burt. The end of lock-down saw more delay with the museum closed again; this time for essential roof repairs. The Watson Hall kindly provided space to store the growing pile of boxes and timber frames. All that frustration is in the past, though. As soon as it was possible to work in the Museum, installation started and the vision is there for all to see.

The display is dazzling, and shows Cameron’s skills in

theatrical set design and construction to perfection. The story of the battle is told, step by step, from both the Lancastrian and Yorkist viewpoints, with dramatic backdrops, accentuated by fully costumed models of King Edward and

Queen Margaret. Between them stands the historic diorama of the battle.

Now that the Museum is open again, visitor reaction has been very positive indeed. People spend much, much, longer in the room than they

used to and say very complimentary things afterwards.

The display has arrived much later than planned for, but that was unavoidable. It has certainly been worth waiting for. It’s a wonderful follow-up to the fairground room, unveiled just before the pandemic, and makes a visit to the museum even more interesting and educational.

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Kick Christmas off with a visit to The Tewkesbury Baptist Church Christmas Fayre and Big Family Quiz After running a successful Fun Day in September, Tewkesbury Baptist Church is opening up to its local community again on Saturday November 20th from 4:00pm. Between 4:00pm and 6:30pm will be the Christmas Fayre with stalls selling home-made cards, drawings and gifts ideal as Christmas presents, as well as a cake and sweet stall.

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Refreshments including mince pies and turkey baps together with a hot drink will be available whilst being entertained by local bands and choirs including ‘the Nancys’ and ‘Tewkesbury Rock Choir’.

Entries to a Children’s Christmas Art competition will also be displayed.

At 7:00pm the Big Family quiz will commence for family, adult, teenager and children’s teams. This is part of a national quiz prepared by Tear Fund. There is no charge for entry, but donations will be

appreciated to be divided between Tear Fund (a Christian relief and development agency committed to eradicating poverty and responding to crises around the world) and the Church’s Community Build fund to

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Dear Gloucestershire Fire Fighters, On 28th September you responded to a fire at my studio in Tewkesbury. At the time, I was working miles away and could only watch in absolute horror as events unfolded live on social media.

Fear for my neighbours and the gut wrenching dread of the unknown consumed me that evening as I realised there was nothing I could do but

wait until the morning to travel home.

I understand you had a difficult job and that each individual involved had to rapidly apply their skills in conditions that were extremely dangerous and scary.

I also understand that a number of units were called upon in County-wide team response to the situation and that has made it tricky to track you all down, to thank you personally.

Sam Morris and the cows

will always and forever stay with me.

I am so humbled by your actions because even though I feel disorientated and everything is displaced I’m able to maintain some form of business - which I can’t find the words to explain how important that is to me.

Everything in life is interconnected and your collective insight and action in containing the fire, protecting my neighbours and saving my work directly gave me the energy to literally pick up the pieces that morning.

I am so grateful to you and your brave hearts Thank you, Sam and the cows x

So whilst I try to find you all, I wanted to take the opportunity with the help of Tewkesbury Direct to thank you all as a whole team and to give you a little insight into how grateful I am for your bravery.

By the time I arrived back in Tewkesbury I had been well prepared for what I was going to walk into and I’d mustered a sense of stoicism to face a situation where everything had gone, As I walked into the studio to my disbelief I found most of my paintings (my cows) had been moved to a safer room and wrapped for protection, I very nearly crumbled.

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Support Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation using Smile Amazon When you next shop online using Amazon, please change to Smile Amazon. smile. amazon.co.uk and support the fundraising activities of Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation. Choose The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation as your charity to support.

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at 4.00pm, with the Tewkesbury Town Band Father Christmas will be in his Grotto at Badhams Pharmacy from 2.30pm, and he will be switching on the lights at 5.00pm.

The Fun Fair will be in the top/library car park from 2.00pm plus our Christmas Market held in the Community Building.

David Billingham, President of Bishops Cleeve Chamber of Commerce welcomes readers of Tewkesbury Direct to come and enjoy the festivities and said, “This is the 23rd year that Bishops Cleeve Chamber of Commerce has arranged the lights.

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Cotteswold Dairy sponsors teacher, Tom, in training for World Triathalon event GB triathlete Tom Radley hit the roads of Gloucestershire back in August as part of his training for the World Triathlon sprint distance and relay championships. Tom Radley is sponsored by Cotteswold Dairy and made a plan to cycle to a number of their supplying farmers.

Cotteswold Dairy started sponsoring the Tewkesbury based School teacher / Triathlete back in 2018.

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Tom cycled to 13 farms on the 31st of August in preparation for the championships

in Bermuda. The journey around the farms took him a total of 4.5 hours reaching a total of 85 miles, with a few stops in-between to say hello to the farmers that supply Cotteswold Dairy with great tasting milk!

Unfortunately Tom has since been informed that the event in Bermuda has been postponed and will not now take place this year, which is extremely disappointing for him.

He has commented to say ‘it’s a real shame as I have hit good form in the last month, winning in the Bournemouth Triathlon and Oulton Park recently’ he had planned to compete in both the individual event and the mixed

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He has now rearranged his plans and instead will head to Turkey to try a half ironman event, this is

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It is great to see a local sportsman doing so well and we wish him all the best in his upcoming competitions.

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TEWKESBURY FLOWER CLUB Our November meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th November at Bushley Village Hall - doors open at 2.30 and the meeting starts at 3.00.

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Northway schools spring into action ‘Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much’ It’s that time of the year when the Autumn leaves are falling, the nights are getting darker and you start hunkering down for the winter. It is also the time of year when you might decide to start planning spring time flowers for the gardens.

Northway Preschool Playgroup, Northway Infants and Carrant Brook Juniors wanted to give something back to the Northway Community who have supported them through the recent lockdowns and add some sunshine to the local area.

So, on a recent INSET day, all three settings came together to plant an array of different bulbs around Northway with the ultimate aim of wanting to make people smile!

Different locations were selected, staff set to work and hundreds of bulbs were planted.

A big thank you to parents, local people in the community and Morrisons for the generous donations of bulbs. A special thank you also goes to Tewkesbury Borough

Danielle Morley (Headteacher of Northway Infants), Joyce Sprason (Business Manager of Northway Pre-school Playgroup) and Maria Budd (Headteacher of Carrant Brook Juniors).

flowers popping up to brighten up the world after the season of winter and we do hope that when you see them, they make you smile and think of sunnier times ahead.

Council and Northway Parish Council for supporting this venture and for the generous donation of bulbs as well.

There is nothing quite like spring

Bishops Cleeve, Chamber of Commerce, President, David Billingham, thought readers may wish to know that, Joyce Arnold, who ran the Greengrocers/Fruiterers in Church Road with her Sons Adrian and Peter had sadly passed away on the 26th September.

She worked 6 days a week until August. She was 85.

Joyce started from a barrel but then progressed to a shop and was a legend throughout the area. Her Funeral on the 13th October saw the streets lined as the Hearse stopped outside the shop before progressing to a packed Church.

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New gift ideas from Church Street Gifts

by Jane Gisborne Church Street Gifts is currently housed in Plantagenet House a stunning Grade II* property in Church Street Tewkesbury. A property that has been dated to 1332 in a recent dendrochronology survey, making it the oldest in town.

The support and encouragement of locals and visitors alike provided the confidence boost needed to open in April 2021 with a wider range of gifts as well as handmade items from a few select local makers.

The latest news is that Church Street Gifts is now selling small batch distilled Tewkesbury 1471 Gin: In collaboration with a local distillery the recipes created were developed and tested over the summer months and are made using botanicals that were available in the fifteenth Century. The distinguished artist Graham Turner has kindly given permission for his artwork to be used on the labels.

Graham is well known

for his military art and in Tewkesbury for his detailed artwork on the Medieval Festival posters: Earlier in the year the Royal Mail issued Wars of the Roses stamps that featured his work.

Tewkesbury 1471 Gin has also been bottled with a distinctive clear vinyl label, decorated with images of the town’s timber fronted buildings.

Two more recipes make up the current range and include a ‘Winter Knight’ gin, which has slight Christmas notes of plum and clove while the ‘Wars of the Roses’ edition has a rose middle note.

For those who prefer a sweeter tipple a wide range of Mead is stocked including the

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Christmas spice version.

The shop has a range of Christmas items now in stock and includes traditional decorations alongside some more quirky and unusual ones such as the ‘Hipster Santa’ or the ‘Christmas dinner Dome’. Obviously, for this year, gin related

items feature large and the ‘Gin Stones’ (re-usable ice cubes) that were such a hit earlier in the year will be back in the shop in time to add to Christmas Stockings.

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GARDENING ADVICE with Tim Hoskins

PLANNING AHEAD

Autumn is my favourite time of year in the garden. It is when the garden can have its last tidy, mulch can be put down and all the mistakes or things I’ve missed over the growing season don’t matter any more.

It is also when somebody always asks if I wouldn’t mind looking at a certain tree that’s dying, only for me to inform the owner that autumn is here and the tree will ‘come back to life’ in a few months – yes really, every year!

Now is the time to start thinking about next year’s plans in the garden. It is natural to leave it until mid-winter when you’re perhaps less busy or doing the less urgent jobs, but you can steal a march by putting your mind to it now. The obvious thing to think about is bulbs, because the planting season for those is underway (but you have plenty of time left). You’ll find spring bulbs for sale everywhere now, although some of the more unusual varieties may have already sold out. Here’s a design tip: use bulbs to tie together beds in the early season that may have different styles

or displays later in the season.

The optimum planting season for roses, trees and shrubs will start soon as they are sold as bare root plants, so new architectural elements can be planned and budgeted for and money saved.

Herbaceous plants are generally better left until spring so you have plenty of time to plan and change your mind.

To amuse yourself for a while yet, remember that some cuttings can still be taken, wildflower seed can be sown and turf can be laid now, hard landscaping elements can be done without vegetation poking you in the eye, spring

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WHAT’S GREEN ONTHE LOCAL SCENE with Cate Cody TEWKESBURY REPAIR CAFE IS BACK! November date TBC. Tewkesbury Baptist Church. Bring things that need fixing (toys, phones, hoovers, clothes, tools etc etc).

boxes,planters & handmade crafts for sale from the PPNP Sheds project. Contact info@ppnp.co.uk 01684 290069 priorspark neighbourhoodproject.co .uk

COP26 AWARENESS MARCH IN TEWKESBURY Saturday 6th November.

UK wide marches are taking place on 6th November, to raise awareness for COP26.

Groups and individuals in Tewkesbury are organising something in the morning. For more information look out for social media posts or contact cate cody99@gmail.com A larger event is taking place in Gloucester during the afternoon.

CHELTENHAM & TEWKESBURY CYCLING CAMPAIGN For further details and to become a member, see http://www.cyclechel tenham.org.uk

FILL UP YOUR MILK BOTTLES AT THE B NATURAL SHOP! Another great provision from B Natural - They now have a refrigerated milk dispenser from Cotswold Dairy, offering semi-skimmed milk refills. Bottles are available for people to purchase, or you can also bring in any bottle yourself.

Alongside this, the following will be available in glass bottles (people can bring the glass bottles back for Cotswold Dairy to reuse) • Whole Milk (non Homogenised) • Organic Whole Milk (non Homogenised) • Oat Milk If there is enough interest for an Oat Milk Refill Station, this may be a possibility too, so go into the shop and let them know! They are at 74 Barton Street, Tewkesbury

Mute swans at Tewkesbury Natrure Reserve

EXCITING NEWS FROM TEWKESBURY NATURE RESERVE (TNR) - TNR has just recruited Robyn Kinnersley as its new Learning and Outreach Officer for the ‘Green Lung’ project, funded under DEFRA’s Green Recovery Challenge.

Robyn will be designing learning activities for schools, lively outreach activities for adults and a new training programme for volunteers, developing its participation in citizen science projects and working with partners like The John Moore Museum. It is exciting to utilise the reserve as an educational environment that benefits community wellbeing and wildlife in the process. Robyn is based at Priors Park Neighbourhood Project and can be contacted at: learning@tewkesbury naturereserve.org.uk PRIOR’S PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT - PPNP Pantry is a tailored grocery shopping service with a membership £3.50 per week.

Conditions apply.

PPNP supports local families/ households in saving money whilst

promoting the rewards of giving to their local community charity Creative workshops available. Bird

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A local career in hospitality Have you ever fancied a rewarding career in hospitality, or felt ready for the challenge of taking on something new?

If you have, then the recruitment event at Tewkesbury Park on Thursday 4th November (4pm8pm) could be just the thing for you.

The prestigious hotel’s heads of department will be on hand, and would love to meet people who are passionate about making guests happy. Full-time, part-time and apprentice roles are available at Tewkesbury Park in a variety of roles.

Positions are available front of house, on reception, and in the kitchen - as well as for night staff, housekeeping, events and in health and spa facilities. Excellent staff benefits are available to all employees.

Interested? Then come along to the Tewkesbury Park on Thursday 4th November to find out more. for more information about the hotel and its facilities, visit the website www.tewkesburypark.co.uk or call 01684 273200.

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COUNTRY EVENTS with Jack B Walker GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAY: Fortieth anniversary gala event marking the awardwinning heritage railway’s fortieth anniversary. Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th November.

Santa Special services (advance booking essential) commencing 27th November. Details www.gwsr.com

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NATURE IN ART: off the A38 between Tewkesbury and Gloucester (GL2 5PG).

Museum and gallery dedicated to art inspired

by nature. Now open Thurs-Sunday. Events include Trees In Lino Printing with Beth Jenkins (Nov 6/7), Landscapes in Acrylics with Nick Dawe (Nov 13/14) and A Parrot, coloured pencils on Mount Board with Karen Coulson (Nov 27/28). For more information see natureinart.org.uk SNOWSHIILL MANOR: Fascinating collections and curiosities at the unconventional home of Charles Wade, near Broadway.

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TEWKESBURY ABBEY: 2nd-5th November 2021, Festival of Lights. A walking journey through the abbey as sound and light art transform the space and trace its history. Timed entry tickets, bookable in advance only.www. tewkesbury2021.com

Autumn levels check including top-ups £25.00 inc VAT

including FREE tyre and brake checks

AIR-CONDITIONING

SUDELEY CASTLE: Former home of Queen Katherine Parr near Winchcombe. ‘Spectacle of Light’ from Friday 26th Nov until Thursday 30th

December. See website sudeleycastle.co.uk

Classic Car and Bike Specialists

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must be booked in advance. 19th Century Samurai Armour on display. Open Sat and Sun in Nov. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshillmanor-and-garden

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